events
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.
theater
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.
art
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.
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
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.
STAFF PICK / art / 6-9 p.m. In and around Old Town, Eureka. Monthly celebration includes food, music and incredible art. 442-9054.
STAFF PICK / theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theatre begins its 26th Season with the musical comedy. Opening night gala includes champagne reception. $16.
events / 8 a.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Local pastel artists and business turn the Plaza sidewalk into an art gallery. Music and the fresh produce of the local farmers market. 825-1302.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet leader Lauren Tompkins at 8:30 a.m. at the parking lot at the end of South I Street. Bring binoculars and have a great morning birding. Trip held rain or shine. 822-3613.
outdoors / 8:45 a.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Three day bicycle tour of Humboldt County from Arcata to the Redwood Curtain at Richardson Grove State Park. Option to continue to State capital. saverichardsongrove.blogspot.com. 618-9107.
food / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh fruit, vegetables and plants from local growers. Music by Chubritza. humfarm.org. 441-9999.
food / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh fruit, vegetables and plants from local growers. Music by the Striped Pig Band. humfarm.org. 441-9999.
outdoors / 9 a.m. Redwood Park, top of 14th St., Arcata. Bigfoot Bicycle Club invites hikers and bikers to get their hands dirty in the Arcata Community Forest. Call to register. E-mail ridehard@bigfootbicycle.org. 840-9032.
etc. / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Bargains on items spread out over 3 buildings. Proceeds benefit Humboldt County youth. E-mail humboldtsponsors@yahoo.com.
music / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ferndale Fairgrounds. Reaching out to local veterans and their families to receive medical attention, clothing and other supplies. northcoaststanddown.org. 442-4322.
meetings / 9:30 a.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Monthly meeting featuring presenter Daniela Mineva. $15/$3 w/ potluck dish. 443-1291.
events / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Features ongoing workshops, demonstrations and exhibits of spinning, knitting, weaving, and dyeing plus vendors selling fleeces, fibers, yarns and tools. $5. naturalfiberfair.com. 599-2729.
books / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Selection of books CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes. Drawing for a quilt donated by Open Heart Quilters. 822-5954.
events / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Volunteer workday to help the zoo keep accreditation. Zoo provides work supplies, and volunteers are asked to bring their favorite 1” paintbrush. Everyone who participates will get a free Zoo souvenir mug and popcorn. 441-2463.
events, music, food / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Various locations throughout Fortuna. Celebration of the fall apple harvest includes music, orchard BBQ, apple pie contest, vendors, kids’ stuff and health fair. sunnyfortuna.com/festivals/apple. 725-9261.
etc. / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. McKinleyville Lions members will be at Kmart, Safeway and Ray’s Food Place to collect donations to benefit community members with sight-related issues. 839-3768.
food / 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Ferndale Farmers’ Market, Main and Shaw sts. Ferndale. Fresh farm-grown produce. 726-9371.
meetings / 11 a.m. Pathfinders Bookstore, 320 2nd St. Ste. 1C, Eureka. The origins of magic and how it works. $25. 444-8554.
etc. / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ferndale Fireman’s Pavillion, 100 S. Berding St. Harvest festival with food, beer, games and music by the Accordianaires.
dance / Noon-6 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Performances all weekend. Dance and drum workshops (drum circle, Sunday 1pm). International bazaar featuring jewelry, clothing, henna. Special guest dancer, Dalia Caella from NYC. $5. www.redwoodcoastbellydance.com. 616-6876.
for kids / Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Free monthly workshop for children, families, and childcare providers. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
art / 1 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Sonoma artist creates casts of local children to be included in an installation exhibit. www.Kzsolt.com. 677-0919.
books / 1:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Frannie Erickson discusses her book, Grandpa’s Museum, based on the sawmill her grandfather and great uncle built and ran on Berry Summit during the years of the Great Depression. www.humboldthistory.org. 445-4342.
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Tour of the marsh focusing on history, birds and ecology. Rain or shine. Bring your binoculars. 826-2359.
art / 6-9 p.m. HSU First Street Gallery, 422 First St., Eureka. Local artists show works of diverse contexts and style. Runs through November 7th. 443-6363.
music / 6:15 p.m. Plaza Design Eureka, 5th and F sts. None. www.TheSouthSide.org. 441-1380.
music / 6:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka.
events, music / 7-11 p.m. Portuguese Hall, 1185 11th St., Arcata. Leaping Stone and Laurel Tree Learning Center raise money to build schools in Africa. Dancing with music by Pilot Rock Ramblers. Food by Porter Street Barbecue. Lost Coast Beer and wine. Please RSVP. $20. www.laureltreelc.org. 822-5626.
dance / 7-8 p.m. The Studio, 139 3rd St., Eureka. Non-traditional, adults only cabaret performed by The Studio’s drama class. www.thestudioonline.org. 443-1428.
movies / 9 p.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. Showing of Reefer Madness. $10. www.wildrivers101.com. 444-6633.
music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka.
music / 10 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Music at the Pearl Lounge.
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.
