music
Moksha
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.
upcoming
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.
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free
44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
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
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.
Trinidad Bicycle Tour
What:
Easy Family Tour: 20 km (12 miles). Starts 10:00 am at Trinidad Elementary School, ride to the end of Patrick’s Point Drive and back. This is a fun and scenic ride under the redwoods and firs.. Much of it is relatively flat, but a bike with multiple gears is recommended for the few hills on the route.
Family Challenge Tour: 45 km (28 miles). Starts 9:30 am. This one takes in some of the most scenic sections of the 100K route, including Scenic Drive and Patrick’s Point Drive. After the start the route tours Westhaven Drive, US 101 and skirts the ocean on Frontage road. It then goes behind the airport on Central Ave. in McKinleyville before turning onto idyllic Dow’s Prairie, Crannell. Back onto US 101 to Westhaven Drive, Patrick’s Point Drive. Take Old Stagecoach Road for a fun, twisting turning ride back to town.
Rider’s Challenge: 100+ km (65+ miles). Starts 9:00 am. This route has all of the fun and scenic sections of the 45K, plus so much more, including the climb under the redwoods on Murray Road, followed by a breath-taking descent to Fieldbrook and the flowing twists and turns that follow. Climb up Highway 299 to earn a fun descent to Blue Lake. From Blue Lake take West End Road for a scenic and fun route to the flat farmlands of Arcata. Cross the historic Hammond Bridge over the Mad River, cruise through McKinleyville and enjoy the idyllic scenery of Dow’s Prairie. The highlight of the ride is Scenic Drive, with crashing waves and seastacks below. Then it’s out to Patrick’s Point and back to Trinidad via the twists and turns of Stage Coach Road. A fun, challenging and oh-so-scenic ride!
REGISTRATION / START / FINISH for all rides are at Trinidad Elementary School, 300 Trinity St., Trinidad.
POST RIDE MEAL:All riders will get to enjoy a great Mexican buffet lunch after the ride, courtesy of Cher-Ae Heights.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | various |
| Phone | 707-845-3095 |
| Venue | Trinidad School |
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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.
