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.
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.
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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.
What:
The North Coast Repertory Theatre opens its 27th Season with the musical Company with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. The production opens at 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 16 with an opening night gala that includes a champagne reception after the show. This performance will also serve as a benefit for the cast and crew. All seats for opening night are $17.00. The performance on Friday, September 17 will be a benefit for Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center; tickets are $17.00 or $20.00 at the door. The performance on Saturday, September 18 will be a benefit for Reading Service of the Redwoods; tickets are $20.00. Regular ticket prices of $16.00 for all seats will begin on Friday, September 24. The run will continue Fridays and Saturdays through October 16. There will be one additional regular Thursday performance on October 14. All evening performances begin at 8:00 PM. There will be three matinee performances at 2:00 PM on Sundays, September 26 and October 3 and 10. NCRT is located at 300 Fifth Street, Eureka. For reservations, group rates, or more information, please all 442-NCRT (6278). www.ncrt.net.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 8 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-442-6278 |
| Venue | North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Cost | $17.00 |
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.
