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.
music
Sunday, 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Five-piece kick-ass, funk rock band that lets loose in a not-so-spiritual fashion. $10. 822-1220.
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.
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.
What:
Multicultural Outreach Event April 15-20, 2010
Afro Cuban Culture Master Artist, Reynaldo Gonzalez
Come learn about Cuban culture through song and dance for 5 days of FREE events April 15-20, 2010, with Cuban master drummer, singer, and dancer, Reynaldo González.
Originally from Matanzas, Cuba, Reynaldo González crosses cultural boundaries with his passion for teaching the deep traditions of Afro Cuban music and dance.
* Thursday, April 15, 5:30-7 pm
Learn Afro Cuban Folkloric Dance
Redwood Raks Studio, 824 L St, Arcata
* Friday, April 16, 7 pm
Performance of Afro Cuban Folkloric Dance, Drums & Songs
HSU Native Forum Behavioral & Social Sciences Building Room 162
* Saturday, April 17, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Learn Afro Cuban Folkloric Dance
HSU Kinesiology Building Dance Studio
* Saturday, April 17, 2-3 pm
Sing Afro Cuban Folkloric songs
HSU Native Forum BSSB Room 162
* Sunday, April 18, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Learn Afro Cuban Folkloric Dance & Rumba
HSU Gist Hall Room 102
* Tuesday, April 20, 5:30-7 pm
Dance Cuban Salsa
Redwood Raks Studio, 824 L St, Arcata
In support of diversity in our community, this event is made possible by grants from HSU MultiCultural Center, Clubs & Activities, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Departments of Music, and Theatre, Film and Dance, Wells Fargo and Umpqua Banks, and Rita’s Restaurants.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 5:30-7 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-445-1377 |
| Venue | Redwood Raks World Dance Studio |
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.
