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.
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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, 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 / 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.
What:
The Random Acts of Comedy players perform Thursday, November 19, at Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St in Arcata. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Cost is $4 and is all ages though parental guidance recommended.
The Random Acts of Comedy players are a group of Local improv artists, Humboldt’s funniest freaks this side of the asylum, local loons, possible pole dancers - who knows-anything goes with this hysterical group of zany characters. They will guide the show through games using massive audience participation, similar to “Whose Line is it Anyway?”. Consider this your group therapy for the month. If laughter is the best medicine, be prepared to OD. Starting in November, the second Thursday of each month will feature Random Acts of Comedy!
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 7:30 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-822-1220 |
| Venue | Arcata Theatre Lounge |
| Cost | $4.00 |
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.
