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Comedy Tonight: Sunday, Feb. 15
In the mood for some clean comedy from a nice Midwestern fella? Come by the Arcata Theatre Lounge tonight at 6 p.m. for the microphone stylings of Michael Palascak. A familiar face on the night…
Music Tonight: Saturday, Feb. 14
How about an all-ages Queer Prom Party at Siren’s Song Tavern tonight to celebrateCupid’s stupid little annual mess? Join Heaven’s Taint and Clean Girl and the DirtyDishes — with an added theremin player — for…
Music Tonight: Friday, Feb. 13
It’s the first of a trio of Fridays the 13th in 2026, and what better way to celebrate theeerie auspices on this eve of Valentine’s Day than a night of punk rock at everyone’sfavorite indoor…
The Vagina Monologues Returns
The Vagina Monologues returns to the Eureka Theater on Friday, Feb. 13 at7 p.m., with shows on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. ($25). Twenty-five years ago, Kristy…

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