art
Jesse Allen Opening
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.
upcoming
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
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.
events
Mechanical Menagerie
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
The Finals
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
Jan. 10, 2011
Marketing Your Organization in the Community
etc. / Noon-1:30 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. NorCAN Board Leadership Roundtable hosts a brown bag lunch discussion facilitatd by Byrd Lochtie. $10. www.northerncalifornianonprofits.org. 442-2993.
SongSwap
music / 6 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, Blue Lake. Song circle hosted by Mogan Corviday. Evening of local songwriters sharing songs and stories. 668-5680.
PFLAG Meeting
meetings / 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 900 Hodgson St., Eureka. Confidential support group meeting for parents, family and friends of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender. Everyone is invited. 768-3287.
Swing Dance Night
dance / 7:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Swing what your mama gave you! $5. 616-6876.
HumBrews’ Open Mic
music / 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 826-2739.
Curley’s Open Mic
music / 8 p.m. Curley’s, Fortuna. The most rip-roaring open mic in Fortuna. That bartender can shred! 725-1595.
Dolla Bill’s Karaoke
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Does it feel like a Springsteen night to anyone else? 839-7580.
DJ Rotten (ska/reggae)
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Rock Steady Mondays at the Jambalaya. You’ll be hipper just by being there. $3. 822-4766.
Dead Panic (hardcore punk)
music / 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $2. 822-3731.
Submit an event
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.
