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
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.
events
Mechanical Menagerie
Today, 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.
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.
Humboldt Arts Festival
What:
Our two day festival will take place on May 12th & 13th, and is slated to coincide with Humboldt State University’s graduation weekend. The Humboldt Arts Festival will feature a massive arts exhibit with the Humboldt Arts Project holding visual arts receptions at the Robert Goodman Winery, Humbrews, Om Shala & the Jambalaya. The Humboldt Arts Festival will be showcasing a wide range of art including photography, painting, drawing, installation and an outdoor sculpture garden. There will be multiple stages featuring more than fifty music and dance performances throughout the two day event. Confirmed acts include Woven Roots, The Trouble, Berel Alexander, Samba da’ Alegria, a special fire performance by a collaboration of troupes like Humboldt Circus, Irie Fire, Nightshade Serenade, Aerial Dance Circus, Chakra Nation, & Circus of the Elements. West African Dance by CADA, Belly Dancing by the Yahabibi Dance Company, New World Ballet & much more! In addition to the venues and entertainment the Humboldt Arts Festival will be hosting Humboldt County’s best Arts and Crafts vendors. Delicious food and drink including beer and wine will be provided by local businesses.
For more information on the Humboldt Arts Project Please visit www.HumboldtArtsProject.com
When/where:
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| Time | noon-10 p.m. |
| Venue | See Event Description |
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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.
