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Mechanical Menagerie

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Tomorrow, 8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Whimsical all-ages animal-themed benefit for Nighshade Serenade. Music by Gunsafe, fire show, animal hijinx by Blue Angel Burlesque, bellydancing and silent auction. $10. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 832-8973.

STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free

44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race

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Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. www.KineticGrandChampionship.com. 889-3024.

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Jesse Allen Opening

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Tomorrow, 3-9 p.m. Earth Gallery, 436 maple lane, Garberville. Collection of hand pulled prints from the ‘60s to late ‘90s. www.facebook.com/earthgallery. 923-1121.

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The Finals

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Today, Tomorrow, Saturday, 8 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Students of the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre’s Class of 2011 presents seven 10-minute plays. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.

What’s happening

Aug. 2, 2009

Topper

movies / 6:05 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. 599-1668.

Annual Elegant Flea Rummage Sale

etc. / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Humboldt Grange, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. College of the Redwoods Foundation League hosts benefit sale for CR scholarships. Sale runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. 445-1044.

Reggae Rising Music Festival

music / 8 a.m. Dimmick Ranch/French’s Camp, SoHum, Garberville. www.reggaerising.com. 923-4583.

Wildwood Days

events / 8 a.m. Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Sunday’s events include a classic car show, logging show, barbecue, line dancing and a live auction. 764-3937.

Humboldt Baykeeper Boat Tour

outdoors / 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Meet at City Marina Dock, Eureka. Hour-long boat ride around Humboldt Bay in Boston Whaler. By reservation only. 268-8897.

Drip Irrigation Presentation

garden / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Landscaper Keith Hamm will offer tips drip irrigation systems. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.

Ritual Drum Circle

music, etc. / Noon-1:30 p.m. Oddfellows Hall, 239 Buhne St., Eureka. Drum for fun and positive intention. No experience or drum needed. 269-7044.

Stitch and Bitch

events / 2-6 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. www.blondiesfoodanddrink.com. 822-3453.

Humboldt Crabs vs. Southern Oregon Riverdogs

sports / 5:30 p.m. Arcata Ballpark, Ninth and F streets. Doubleheader. Root for your hometown baseball team. Music by the Crab Grass Band. $7/$5 students and seniors/$3 kids under 12. humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.

The Sound of Moolah

theater / 6 p.m. Unitarian Fellowship Hall, Arcata. Original musical about healthcare reform. $3. E-mail hum_single_payer@sbcglobal.net. 822-3986.

Karaoke at the Boiler Room

music / 7 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. 443-5464.

Karaoke at the Alibi

music / 8:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $1. www.thealibi.com. 822-3731.

Ooh La La - Cabaret & Bulesque

theater, music, dance, food / 9-10 p.m. 3 Foods Cafe, 835 J St., Arcata. None. $15. www.theoohlalagirls.com. 834-5173.

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Mechanical Menagerie (Tomorrow)

events / 8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Whimsical all-ages animal-themed benefit for Nighshade Serenade. Music by Gunsafe, fire show, animal hijinx by Blue Angel Burlesque, bellydancing and silent auction. $10. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 832-8973.