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Inked Hearts Valentine’s Tattoo Expo

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Today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.

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15th Annual Arcata Eye Ball

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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.

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Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary

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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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Heyoka

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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.

Fall 2009 Sustainable Futures Speaker Series

What:

As part of the Fall 2009 Sustainable Futures Speaker Series, Riki Ott, Phd, will speak about “The Impacts of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill on Ecology and Community.” Ott is a community activist, former commercial salmon “fisherm’am,” and has a degree in marine toxicology with a specialty in oil pollution. She offers thought-provoking remedies for the climate crisis, the economic crisis, and the democracy crisis by building sustainable communities and separating corporation and state. The event will take place in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building, Room 166, on the HSU campus.

When/where:

Dates
Time5:30-7 p.m.
Phone707-826-3653
VenueNative Forum, BSS Building
CostFree
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Sister Carol (reggae) (Today)

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.