upcoming

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.

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.

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.

12th Annual Bowl of Beans Dinner

What:

The City of Arcata Recreation Division with Arcata Elementary School holds the 12th AnnualBowl of Beans Benefit on Monday, Jan. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arcata Community Center,321 Community Park Way. This benefit honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and benefits localyouth. Enjoy a dinner of rice and beans from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by musical performancesand storytelling. Admission is $6.00 at the door with proceeds benefitting Arcata Recreation’sArts in the Afternoon Program and Arcata Elementary School’s Art Program. Raffle tickets areavailable at the event or at the Recreation Division Office with great prizes donated by localbusinesses. Buy beautiful ceramic bowls made by youth in the Arts in the Afternoon Program.For more information, contact the Arcata Recreation Division at (707) 822-7091 or visit ourwebsite at www.cityofarcata.org/rec. Find us on Facebook.

When/where:

Dates
Time5-8 p.m.
Phone707-822-7091
VenueArcata Community Center
Cost$6.00
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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.