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Mechanical Menagerie

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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

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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.

theater

The Finals

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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.

music

Moksha

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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.

Mardi Gras Bingo

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KEET-TV is hosting a bingo night with a Mardi Gras theme on Saturday, February 20th at Blue Lake Casino’s Sapphire Palace. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games start at 5:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m.  All bingo players can Try your luck for cash and prizes and support public television at the same time.

KEET-TV’s Mardi Gras Bingo’s regular games feature cash payouts from $100 to $200 and a Night On The Town Prize Package valued at more than $450.  The Night On The Town package includes one night at the Arcata Best Western Inn, dinner at Carmela’s, tickets to the San Francisco Jazz Collective at HSU, a gift certificate to Libation and a pass to the Finnish Country Sauna and Hot Tubs.  Raffle prize drawings and pull tab sales with cash prizes will take place throughout the evening.  Raffle prizes include: a night for two at Benbow Inn; jewelry by Holly Yashi; Green Fees at Beau Pre Golf Course; a night for two at Myers Inn and jewelry by Baroni Designs.  The winner of the final special game of the night brings home a $300 cash prize.

All proceeds benefit KEET-TV’s informative, entertaining programming that inspires, empowers and connects this community.

Mardi Gras Bingo is an 18 and older event and admission is $25 for KEET members, $30 for non members.  This price includes paper bingo cards for all regular games, a door prize entry ticket, a dauber, $5 in casino slot play and entry for the King, Queen and Joker drawing. Advance tickets are encouraged and are available at keet-tv.org or by calling (707) 445-0811 during business hours.  A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.  It is possible to reserve a table for parties of eight or more.  For more information, contact Jennifer Thelander at 707-445-0813 or jthelander@keet-tv.org.  This event is presented by Blue Lake Casino and Hotel and sponsored, in part, by Best Western Arcata Inn and KGOE-AM.

When/where:

Dates
Time5 p.m.
Phone707-445-0813
VenueBlue Lake Casino

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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.