Calendar Feb. 24 – March 3, 2022
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Student filmmakers at work. Submitted
See what Cal Poly Humboldt’s budding Scorseses and DuVernays are creating at the Student Filmmakers’ Showcase, Thursday, March 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Van Duzer Theatre (free). The films in the showcase will vary from 30 seconds to 20 minutes in length and will include a range of topics, genres, sensibilities and perspectives. Recommended for high school age and older.
eads up, folks: Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area, many events are in flux. Please check our online calendar for event changes and contact information before heading out. We’ll do our best to update the rapidly changing info. At press time, these events are still on. Please remember the county mandatory masking ordinance is in place and mask up for yourself and your neighbors.
24 Thursday ART
Food and Drink Exhibition. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. This in-gallery membership exhibition features artists’ interpretations of all things related to food and drinks. Multimedia pieces including oil paintings, ceramics, photography, pastels are featured. Right to Vote Exhibition. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. This exhibition was a challenge from the Redwood Empire Quilting Guild to members asking for creations inspired by the right to vote. Through March 11, 2022.
SPOKEN WORD
Robbie Fulks, Photo by Andy Goodwin
Don’t miss Grammy-nominated Robbie Fulks and Humboldt’s own Jenny Scheinman this Sunday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at Arcata Playhouse ($20, $18 members/students/seniors). Fulks’ most recent solo release, 2017’s Upland Stories, earned year’s-best recognition from NPR and Rolling Stone, as well as two Grammy nominations. Scheinmann has taken the No. 1 Rising Star Violinist title in the Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll and has been listed as one of its Top 10 Overall Violinists for a decade. It will be quite a concert. Proof of vaccination (including booster) required at the door.
The Writers Lounge via Zoom. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A writing workshop geared toward stand-up and comedy. Zoom Room: 857 4217 6054. Password: writers. Join Zoom Meeting www.us02web. zoom.us/j/85742176054?pwd=dWp4UGVqaUVYQ0wzekVnZkZ0VlMzZz09.
THEATER Madsummer. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. A world premiere adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (don’t expect any Shakespearean verse) with all of the lovers over the age of 60, set in a nursing home during a pandemic with a live band and songs. Must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (at least 14 days have passed since the final dose). All patrons must wear masks over their nose and mouth at all times while inside the venue except when eating or drinking. $20, $15 senior/student. info@dellarte.com. www.dellarte.com/product/ madsummer-weekone-2022/. 668-5663.
EVENTS Mardi Cause 2022: Virtual Benefit for SHS. Virtual World, Online. Log into Facebook on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. to view the video event or view it online. The online auction from Feb. 13-27 supports care for the pets in the shelter, including veterinary care, food and supplies. www.facebook.com/events/424797476051046. Photo by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
The Eureka NAACP’s 51st annual Charles Washington Soul Food Lunch & Dinner is Sunday, Feb. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. Things are a little different this year as the new Razz Ma Tazz food truck will be serving up the eats! Grab some grub to go or, better yet, bring a blanket or lawn chair and eat on the grass. Rather than tickets, just purchase food from Razz Ma Tazz directly. You can also stop by the Eureka NAACP table to donate to its general and educational funds.
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FOR KIDS MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Humboldt and Del Norte county youth ages 12 to 26 learn to express themselves creatively in visual art, audio and video production. All MARZ students have free access to equipment, software and training. Meets via Zoom by appointment. Free. marzproject@ inkpeople.org. 442-8413.
FOOD Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. Help fight hunger and improve nutrition in the com-
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munity. Visit the website to be invited to a Zoom orientation. Free. volunteer@foodforpeople.org. www. foodforpeople.org/volunteering. 445-3166 ext. 310.
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Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. For BIPOC families. See the HC Black Music and Arts Association Facebook page for more information. hcblackmusicnarts@gmail.com. Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Community members who identify as white are invited to weekly conversations led by white facilitator from Equity Arcata. Email for the Zoom link. equityarcata@gmail.com.
Mardi Cause 2022: Virtual Benefit for SHS. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. Online Auction for 2022 Safe and Sober Grad Night. -March 6. Online auction fundraiser to support a safe grad night celebration for Arcata High School, Six Rivers Charter and Pacific Coast High School. Auction includes golf packages; ski lift tickets; Oregon Shakespeare packages; a private movie screening; work from local artists; vintage vinyl records; beauty and spa packages; business gift certificates; local artisan food items; body art; among other surprises. For more information visit www.arcatahighschool.nohum. org/apps/pages/safeandsober. Free. ahsSafeandSober2022@gmail.com. www.carljohnsonco.hibid.com. Trivia Night. 5-7 p.m. Papa & Barkley Social, 4325 Broadway, Eureka. General trivia with prizes. 21 and up event. Free. retail@humboldt-social.com. www. papaandbarkleysocial.com/events.
ETC Contracting with CA: I’m Certified, Now What? 10-11 a.m. Learn how to best utilize your Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification. Free. info@norcalptac.org. www.norcalptac.org/events/contracting-california-im-certified-now-what-2. 267-7561. English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. This class offers pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, verb conjugations and common expressions. All levels welcome. Join anytime. Free. www. englishexpressempowered.com. Public Input Sessions: Tepona Point Public Access Improvements. 6-7 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Learn about Trinidad Coastal Land Trust’s plans for public access and safety improvements at Tepona Point, formerly known as Luffenholtz County Park. Ask questions and provide feedback. On Zoom Feb. 24 or on site, Sunday, Feb. 27 from 3-4 p.m. Email for a Zoom link or to RSVP for the site visit. info@ trinidadcoastallandtrust.org. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents classes focused on strength and mobility (Tuesday), and on relaxation and breath work (Thursday). Contact instructor Ann Constantino for online orientation. $3-$5 donation per class, no one is turned away for lack of funds. annconstantino@gmail.com. www. sohumhealth.org. 923-3921. Trinidad Vaccination Clinic. 2-7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. For ages 5 and up. All three vaccines are available. Reservations at www.MyTurn. ca.gov are recommended, but not required. This is a drive-up clinic in front of the Town Hall. Free. tcc@ trinidadcivicclub.org. 677-3655. Trivia Night. 6-8 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. Scotia Lodge is partnering with Reel Genius Trivia for a fun trivia night with prizes. Free. hello@humboldt-social.com. scotia-lodge.squarespace.com/ events-calendar/. Wing Woo Gar Kung Fu. 5:30-6:30 p.m. McKinleyville Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Road. Traditional southern style Chinese Martial Art. Begginers welcome. Ages 16 and up. $10 drop-in, bulk class punch cards available.
25 Friday MUSIC
Shelter n Play. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Public group on Facebook made up of local musicians and music fans. Live streams, videos, events and local music links. www.facebook.com/groups/224856781967115.
Madsummer. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 24 listing.
FOR KIDS MARZ Project. Noon-5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing.
GARDEN Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.
ETC A Call to Yarns. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A weekly Zoom meetup for knitters and crocheters. Sign up using the Google form for an email invitation. Free. sparsons@co.humboldt.ca.us. www.forms.gle/ CkdbZSbjbckZQej89. 822-5954. English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See Feb. 24 listing. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents online classes with short, high intensity cardio workouts. Contact instructor Stephanie Finch by email for a link to the class. Free. sfinch40@ gmail.com. www.sohumhealth.com.
26 Saturday BOOKS
Reading in Place - An Online Reading Group. 1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Sign up online for a Zoom meeting invite and the week’s reading for discussion. www.forms.gle/zKymPvcDFDG7BJEP9.
COMEDY Lewis Black. 8 p.m. Bear River Recreation Center, 265 Keisner Road, Loleta. The Grammy award-winning comedian’s stand-up show (postponed from its original November date). $45-$95.
MOVIES Robo-Cat Productions Presents: Terror Of The Tomes. 5-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. This 27th online presentation will have you shaking in your boots. On YouTube. Link on Facebook. Free. robocatproductions@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/ events/4744009645694720. 267-4771.
