STAFF PICK / theater
Today, 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Gathering of local and Bay Area puppeteers including Lush Newton, James Hildebrant, Sean Powers, Mark Dupre and Issac Bluefoot. Presented in a cabaret format with live music by Tim Gray and Jill Petricca. $10/$8 students and seniors. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
STAFF PICK / music, dance
Today, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
theater
Today, Friday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
STAFF PICK / events
Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
What:
The annual Henderson Center Holiday Open House is Thursday, November 17th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy free rides in a Motorized Trolley Car (formerly used at the Eureka Inn).
Henderson Center Merchants will be offering 3-hour only discounts, in-store refreshments and drawings.
There’s a lot to see and do:
Santa Claus will be strolling the area handing out free candy canes and a lot of ho ho hos.Enjoy holiday music by the Salvation Army Choir and Eureka High School’s Limited Edition.Police and fire vehicles will be stationed on F Street for children who would like to see a vehicle up close! Spotlight Video will be hosting the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots with some some help from Buzz Lightyear. Smiles the Clown will be giving away animal balloons to children. Look for Shadow the dog as he performs very special tricks at Umpqua Bank. Enter a drawing to win free baskets.
In the building where Roberts was formerly located:
Food for People will be collecting non perishabel food itemsThe Sequioa Park Zoo will be there with animal gift ideas.St Bernards School will be hosting a bake sale
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 5-8 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-443-4811 |
| Venue | Henderson Center |
STAFF PICK / music, dance / 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
