upcoming

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.

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.

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.

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.

4th Annual Hospital and Clinic Ball

What:

The Jerold Phelps Foundation presents the 4th Annual Hospital and Clinic Ball and staff appreciation night featuring the swinging sounds of Magnolia. Dress up or down and dance the night away on Saturday, April 17 at the Mateel Community Center in Redway. Dinner and drinks with music starts at 6:30 with Ruland, Nester & Fries and the Alice Avenue Players. Magnolia boogie woogies at 8 pm. Donation of any amount at the door. All funds raised will buy life saving equipment for the Phelps Hospital and Community Clinic. All staff enter and eat for free. Volunteers needed. Call 223 3788 for info.

When/where:

Dates
Time	6:30 p.m.
Phone	707-223-3788
Venue	Mateel Community Center

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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.