STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
STAFF PICK / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / events
Today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
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.
What:
The Eureka Chamber Music Series presents the Parker String Quartet on Friday, November 5, 2010, 7:30pm, at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Avenue, Eureka.One of today’s most dynamic and exciting young ensembles on the rise, winners of top honors at both the Concert Artists Guild International and Bordeaux International String Quartet Competitions in 2005, the Parker Quartet charms and delights audiences and critics around the world with its impassioned interpretations and unique voice. The Quartet is in its second season as Quartet-in-Residence with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. They are also the first-ever Artists-in-Residence with Minnesota Public Radio(MPR) and American Public Media(APM).They will perform Quartets of Haydn, Op. 74, No. 3 in G minor, “The Rider”; Ligeti, No. 1, “Metamorphoses Nocturnes”; and Beethoven, Op. 131 in C-sharp minor.A “Meet the Artists” reception will follow the performance.Donations; Adults $30, Students $5.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 7:30 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-445-9650 |
| Venue | Calvary Lutheran Church |
| Cost | $30.00 |
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.
