events
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.
theater
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.
art
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.
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
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.
What:
Most of Humboldt County’s bicycling enthusiast participated in last weekend’s grueling Tour of the Unknown Coast. Next weekend is their chance for a race with few hills (none) and a faster pace at Pacific Outfitters Redwood Acres Criterium. The racing action all happens on the 3/8 mile oval track normally used for car racing. There will be racing for all abilities and ages and a variety of other 2-wheeled activities for all to enjoy. The racing action will be fast and close and with the entire course being visible from the grandstands it makes for a great show. Spectating is free.
10:00 - 12 Noon FREE! TEST RIDE A CANNONDALE OR A FELT
Pacific Outfitters will bring out a fleet of bicycles. Experience the latest from Cannondale and Felt on the super smooth 3/8 mile race track–no traffic, no traffic lights, no pot-holes…just you and a thoroughbred bicycle.
10:00 - 11:30 FREE! PACIFIC OUTFITTERS BIKE MECHANIC CLINIC: Learn to perform basic bicycle chores: fixing a flat tire, cleaning and lubing your chain, adjusting shifting and changing brake pads. Bring your own bike and your desire to learn.
12:30 Just For Lil’ Kids. FREE! A free lap o’ fun for the little ones. Bikes, trikes, Big Wheels, Striders, etc are all welcome and everyone gets a ribbon at the finish line.
1:00pm Race #2, Big Kids Race, age groups, 8-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14+ 15-Minutes + 1 lap.
1:30 pm Men Beginner Adults, 20-Minutes +1 lap,
2:00 Fastest Lap: FREE to anyone registered in the other races. It’s a one at a time lap against the clock. Fastest man & woman each get $25 Pacific Outfitters Gift Certificates.
2:30 Fastest 2 Laps: FREE to anyone registered in the other races. It’s a one at a time lap against the clock. Fastest man & woman each get $25 Pacific Outfitters Gift Certificates.
3:00 pm Mens Intermediate, 30-Minutes +1 lap,
3:45 pm Race Women’s 20-Minutes+1 lap (All women will start together, but we’ll award placings in beginner, intermediate and expert categories)
4:15 pm Race Mens Expert, 45-Minutes +1 lap
5:30-ish: Huffy Toss: Right after the 50 Minute. FREE ! Using the UHTI (Union Huffy Toss Internationale)Rules. Winner takes home the remaining bicycle debris plus a $25 Team Bigfoot Gift Certificate.
6:00 pm Race, MISS & OUT: This final event of the day will be WILD! Each entrant puts in $10; the last place rider on each lap gets pulled out. The last rider left takes all the MONEY!
PRIZES: Top three in each category receive medals. Expert mens & womens winners also get $150 Pacific Outfitters gift certificates, 2nd place expert men & women get $50 Pacific Outfitters gift certificates.
PHOTO: The smooth course makes for close-quarters racing action.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 10 a.m. |
| Phone | 707-845-3095 |
| Venue | Redwood Acres Fairground |
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.
