music
Moksha
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.
upcoming
STAFF PICK / music
Vidagua CD Release
Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Reggae-meets-Latin bilingual vocal duo Vidagua is celebrating the release of a self-titled CD. theredfoxtavern.com. 269-0282.
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
Tomorrow, 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.
theater
The Finals
Today, Tomorrow, 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.
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival
What:
Thursday, April 14. 16th Annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival kicks off with six trips between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Information and registration at www.godwitdays.com or call 707-826-7050.
Friday, April 15. Godwit Days opening reception, Arcata Community Center, 5-7 p.m. Vendor booths, live birds of prey from Humboldt Wildlife Care Center, decoy carvers, over 450 entries in student bird art contest, silent auction, festival merchandise. Field trips, boat excursions, other events throughout day (6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.). On-site registration opens 3 p.m. Free lecture on “Two Decades of Habitat Restoration in Arcata” following reception. Information and registration at www.godwitdays.com or call 707-826-7050.
Saturday, April 16. Godwit Days continues, hall open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendor booths, live hawks and owls, decoy carvers, silent auction, festival merchandise. Field trips, boat excursions, other events throughout day (5 a.m.-9 p.m.). Presentation of art and writing contest awards, 11:30 a.m. Free family nature crafts, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Keynote lecture by Scott Weidensaul on history of American birding, 7:30 p.m. Information and registration at www.godwitdays.com or call 707-826-7050.
Sunday, April 17. Godwit Days continues, hall open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor booths, live raptors, festival merchandise. Field trips, boat excursions, other events throughout day (5 a.m.-5 p.m.). “March of the Penguins” movie at Arcata Theater Lounge, 7 p.m.; admission free for Festival registrants, $5 for general public. Information and registration at www.godwitdays.com or call 707-826-7050.
Monday, April 18. Three Godwit Days field trips, 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19. One Godwit Days field trip, 6:30-8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 20. Final Godwit Days “Wrap-up Wednesday,” 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | various |
| Phone | 707-826-7050 |
| Venue | Arcata Community Center |
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Mechanical Menagerie (Today)
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.
