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STAFF PICK / theater

Today, Tomorrow, 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.

Comedy

Today, 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Monthly showcase of professional comedians. This month features Rodger Lizoala. $10. www.mateel.org. 923-3368.

STAFF PICK / music

Today, 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Portland invasion also features Colin Vance and Gabe Rozzell. $5. 822-3731.

theater

Today, Tomorrow, Feb. 17, 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.