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.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 Eighth St. Mazzotti’s Arcata, former home of Brewin’ Beats and Cafe Tomo, relaunches as a music venue Thursday with a show featuring Australian “funkadelic hippo hop monkey crunk” electro artist Opiuo. Be prepared to dance. $12. 822-1900.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 5-8:30 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, Blue Lake. Featuring performances by The Trouble, The Rezonators, Kulica, Jan Bramlett, Jeff Kelley, Patrick Cleary, Marty L’Heralt and Jeff DeMark. www.chrisparreira.com. 668-4151.
What:
The Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir presents the 19th annual Community Prayer Breakfast and Gospel Concert.
A gourmet continental breakfast will be served starting at 9 a.m. Music will begin at 10:00 a.m. This event will feature lively and inspiring singing by the Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir that’s guaranteed to “move” you. Special guests will be the youth choir of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, directed by Terrance Kelly.
You’ll have the chance to win some great goods and services from local businesses at a silent auction and Dutch raffle.
Tickets for the Community Prayer Breakfast and Gospel Concert are $15 general and $10 students and seniors. Children under five are free. Tickets are available at People’s Records on the Arcata Plaza and The Works in Arcata and Eureka, or at the door.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-822-4444 |
| Venue | Arcata Community Center |
| Cost | $15.00 |
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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.
