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.
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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.
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.
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.
Humboldt Folklife Festival
What:
KHUM Kickoff: Noon - 2 pm Friday, July 7/16
To listen, tune into KHUM Radio Without the Rules at 104.7/104.3 FM.
Country Swing Dance: 8-11 pm Friday, July 7/16
Falling Rocks & Friends
Family Contra Dance: 7-10 pm Saturday, 7/17
Sue Moon and the Wild Rumpus Band
Annie & Mary Day Fiddle Festival: 12 noon to 5 pm Sunday, 7/18
12 noon A fiddle dance set with the Striped Pig Stringband & Tara Stetz; 1:10 pm Sam McNeill’s Academy Fiddlers; 2 pm No Good Redwood Ramblers; 2:40 pm Blue Lake Fiddlers; 3 pm Yo Tango; 3:40 pm Good Company; 4:30 pm Mon Petite Chou
International Dance Showcase: 7:30 pm Monday, 7/19
Humboldt Capoeira, Tango with Yo Tango, Hip Mamas, Glitzy Dames, Samba Na Chuva, and more!
Emerging Songwriters: 7:30 pm Tuesday, 7/20
Jazz Night: 7:30 pm Wednesday, 7/21
co-presented with the Redwood Jazz Alliance
Easton Stuard, Rose Armin Hoiland, and the Slippery Society
Backyard Bluegrass & Beyond: 6 pm Thursday, 7/22
Huck Flint, Old Dog, Compost Mountain Boys, and Bucky Walters
Barn Dance: 8-11 pm Friday, 7/23
The ALL DAY FREE FESTIVAL: From 10 am to 8 pm Saturday, 7/24
This year’s Free Fest includes 20 acts on two main stages, a children’s stage, more than a dozen music and dance workshops, jam sessions, fantastic food and fun for all! Click here to view the All Day Free Fest Schedule!
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | various |
| Phone | 707-822-5394 extension 5 |
| Venue | Various Locations |
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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.
