upcoming

STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free

44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race

kinetic-grand-championship-2

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.

art

Jesse Allen Opening

visionary-artist-jesse-allen-opening-at-earth-gallery

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

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.

events

Mechanical Menagerie

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.

Thrill of the Grill

What:

Food for People and the North Coast Co-op team up for the 6th annual Thrill of the Grill, lunchtime BBQ Benefit on Friday, June 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Eureka North Coast Co-op (located at 24 4th Street at the corner of 4th & B Streets). The Eureka Co-op staff will be grilling Humboldt Grassfed Beef Hamburgers, Tofu Shop Tofu Burgers and Niman Links plus providing chips and choice of drink, all for just $5. Fabulous music will be provided throughout the event by the Blue Rhythm Review!

All of the proceeds from this event go to support Food for People’s Child Nutrition Programs, which include the After School Snack Program, Backpacks for Kids and the Children’s Summer Lunch Program.

Bring your appetite and your friends to this year’s Thrill of the Grill held at the Eureka North Coast Co-op.  The food, music and company are sure to be great! And all proceeds go to help Food for People make sure that every child, every day, has enough to eat in Humboldt County. For more information, Contact Harriet Pecot, Food for People’s Fund Development Director at (707) 445-3166 extension 306.

When/where:

Dates
Time11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone707-445-3166
VenueEureka Co-op
Cost$5.00

Submit an event

mechanical-menagerie

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.