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.

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.

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.

Blue Rhythm Revue (soul/funk/blues)

What:

Blue Rhythm Revue’s R&B-based funk ensemble has a distinctive and sensual sound that any age group can enjoy. The band explores funk, soul and disco with a smooth collection of dance-floor driven hits like “Brick House,” “Chain of Fools” and “Signed, Sealed and Delivered.” Even though BRR showcases more of its funk roots, the band also delves into the commercial pop arena with such hits as Maroon 5’s “Sunday Morning” and Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good.” If you enjoy popular R&B artists like James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Dusty Springfield, you’re sure to like the soulful sounds of Blue Rhythm Revue.

When/where:

Dates
Time	9 p.m.
Venue	Central Station Cocktail Lounge

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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.