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.
upcoming
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.
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. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.
art
Jesse Allen Opening
Today, 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.
Homegrown Hip-Hop
What:
On Saturday, May 8th, the Mateel Community Center in Redway presents the return of Homegrown Hip Hop. An annual celebration of conscious CA grown hip hop, this special edition will celebrate pioneering women in the genre. Featuring Grammy-award nominated female hip-hop pioneer Mystic; “the party slapper,” DJ Pam The Funkstress (from The Coup); and the soulful disco-tinged hip hop of Alex Lee and her live band, LeVice, this will be a show that is not to be missed.
Tickets are on sale now at the usual local outlets and online at www.inticketing.com. They are priced at $22 in advance and admission at the door will be $25. MCC members and teens will receive a $2 discount. Doors open at 8pm with music from 8:30 til late. Beer, wine, snack foods, deserts, and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information call 923-3368 or visit www.mateel.org and don’t miss Homegrown Hip Hop on Saturday, May 8th at the Mateel Community Center.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 8 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-923-3368 |
| Venue | Mateel Community Center |
| Cost | $25.00 |
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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.
