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
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.
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.
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.
54th Annual Trinidad Fish Festival
What:
The Trinidad Fish Festival began as a $1 all-you-can-eat crab feed in 1957. All festival workers are volunteer Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce Members and kind-hearted village folk. Fun for the whole family.
Event highlights include:
Whitefish and salmon dinners - $11, combo $13, under 12 $8, seniors $1 off; Soda, beer and wine from Moonstone Crossing and Winnett Vineyards; Free live music - Vintage Soul, Pilot Rock Ramblers and more; A children’s activities area; A street fair from Town Hall to the Memorial Lighthouse; Trinidad Head Lighthouse tours (happens once a year); Coast Guard helicopter rescue demos; New this year, Trinidad Bay activities at the Pier and the Marine Lab will be open! Shuttles to the pier and up Trinidad Head for free tours of the working lighthouse; Results of this year’s art and best fish story contests.
This fundraiser supports our Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce Scholarships, our “Discover your Trinidad” visitor promotions and many other local programs including activities that support our local businesses community.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-677-1610 |
| Venue | Trinity Street |
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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.
