STAFF PICK / events
Saturday, 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.
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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
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.
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Friday, Saturday, 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.
What:
On Wednesday, January 4, at 6:30 PM , the Humboldt County Library in Eureka will present a Share a Story program. The theme this month is “Winter Tales” and will feature video, stories, activities and crafts that celebrate this chilly season. This program is co-sponsored by KEET TV’s Ready to Learn Service and each participating family will also receive a free copy of the featured book, “The Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson.
A grant from First 5 Humboldt makes it possible to offer this program in several Branch Libraries as well. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 AM at the Rio Dell Library
Saturday, January 7 at 11 AM at the Willow Creek Library
Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 PM at the McKinleyville Library
Wednesday, January 18 at 6 PM at the Kim Yerton Memorial Library in Hoopa
Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 PM at the Arcata Library
These programs are free and all ages are welcome. The Library’s programs and services are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please let us know if you require assistance. The Humboldt County Library is located at 1313 3rd Street in Eureka. For further information call JoAnn Bauer at 269-1910 or visit our website at www.humlib.org.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 6:30 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-269-1910 |
| Venue | Arcata Library |
| Cost | Free |
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STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 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.
