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art

Jesse Allen Opening

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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 / music

Vidagua CD Release

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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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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.

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.

Sierra Club Hike: Decker Creek, Humboldt Redwoods State Park

What:

This 8-mile, medium difficulty hike begins on the Rockefeller Loop Trail, then heads south on the River Trail to the ruins of Forest Lodge, then backtracks and finishes the Loop, crossing Decker Creek and Bull Creek along the way. View nice stands of redwood, vine maple, and a variety of other trees and plant life along the way. Bring cameras, food, and water. Wear appropriate footwear and layered clothing. Carpools meet at 9 a.m. at the Arcata Safeway parking lot. If coming from south, meet at the trailhead at 10:15 a.m. Must register in advance by calling leader Susan at 707-840-9084. This free hike for the general public is sponsored by the North Group, Redwood Chapter, Sierra Club.

When/where:

Dates
Time10:15 a.m.
Phone707-840-9084
VenueCall for details

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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.