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.
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.
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.
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.
What:
The Northcoast Environmental Center presents the All Species Ball, to kick off North Country Fair and our 27th annual International Coastal Cleanup Day. The All Species Costume Ball is Friday, September 16th from 6-11:30 p.m. at the Arcata Vet’s Hall at 1425 J St. Come dressed as your favorite species and enjoy great organic food, microbrews and wine, a fabulous auction, a costume contest, face and body painting and a supervised kids corner. Live music will be performed by the fantastic Sky Miller Quartet, the all girl—all fabulous Singing Nettles, and the ever-popular Miracle Show, with a surprise performance by local talent. Come out and show your love of our region’s biodiversity and support the NEC, our region’s oldest environmental organization for our annual ALL Species Ball and fundraiser, Friday, September 16th form 6-11:30. Tickets are available at the NEC office plaza level Jacoby Storehouse, at the Works and at the door. To RSVP or for tickets just call the NEC at 822-6918 or email
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 6-11 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-822-6918 |
| Venue | Arcata Veterans Memorial Building |
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.
