upcoming

art

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.

theater

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.

events

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.

What’s happening

Sept. 30, 2010

Henderson Center Farmers’ Market

food / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eureka. Fresh farm-grown produce. www.humfarm.org. 441-9999.

Les Craig (singer/songwriter)

music / 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. Les flutes it up and more in her weekly Has Beans gig. 442-1535.

Mosgo’s Family Movie Night

music / 6 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. A family movie every Thursday. Come hang out and enjoy $1 popcorn. Admission is free.

Blondies Open Mic Night

music, free / 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. blondiesfoodanddrink.com. 822-3453.

Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard

music / 8 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. 668-9770.

Karaoke w/ Chris Clay

music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. You know you want to. 498-7388.

DJ/Thirsty Thursday

music / 10 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. myspace.com/centralstation. 839-2013.

Northtown Dub (reggae)

music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Music at the Jambalaya! 822-4766.

Submit an event

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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.