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.
upcoming
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.
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.
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.
Secret Arcata Show
What:
WHO: M.C. Brendan Otto (Rubberneckers), Brett the Truck (Henpecker), Hydropods, Elvis and the Hound Dogs, + special guest.
WHAT: Benefit for the Coastal Grove Parent Org.
WHEN: Thursday, June 11, 7:30-11PM
WHERE: Call this Secret Arcata Show hotline: 822-4221 for directions
Price: $10 (includes food)
WHO: 21+ only—SORRY SPY KIDS!
Prepare for a quirky matching of music, stories and food, to be held in a secret location in Arcata, California. Hosted by M.C. Brendan Otto, the event will include a solo performance by Brett the Truck Shuler who is also catering the event (http://www.brettshulerfinecatering.com/), the “spoken words with music played” duo Hydropods, Elvis and the Hound Dogs featuring Tim Breed as ‘young Elvis’ and a SECRET ARCATA SHOW guest. Food, beer and wine will be available.
About Hydropods
In a rare Arcata performance, Hydropods (John Dooley & Gary Glover) bring an acoustic-ish collection of spoken word poetry and music, to celebrate the release of their 5th album, Gorilla and Poems of Pretense. Based in Portland, Oregon, Hydropods first performed in Arcata in 1996. A pre-show in-store performance is planned for The Works in Arcata. John & Gary are both former Humboldt County residents.
A review of Gorilla and Poems of Pretense can be read here: http://www.outsiderwriters.org/archives/1634
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 7:30-11 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-822-4221 |
| Venue | Call for details |
| Cost | $10.00 |
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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.
