Calendar May 20 – 27, 2021 20 Thursday
MEETINGS
Zoom link: www.us02web.zoom.us/j/89934694851.
MUSIC
Online Art Show/Auction & Poorly Drawn Pet Portraits. Virtual World, Online. Throughout May, National Pet Month, Sequoia Humane Society hosts an online art show and auction to support the cats and dogs in their care. SHS will also be offering Poorly Drawn Pet Portraits. sequoiahumaneadopt@gmail. com. www.sequoiahumane.org/petmonth21. 442-1782.
Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Community members who identify as white are invited to weekly conversations led by white facilitator from equity arcata. Email for the Zoom link. equityarcata@gmail.com.
OUTDOORS
ART
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What’s new with Humboldt State University’s Citizen Science river otter study? Tune in for an update with HSU graduate student Karlee Jewell at Merging Citizen Science and Art: A Year in Review + A Year Ahead on Friday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Jewell will share project updates and findings, and talk about her graduate research on our playful pals. Catch it all on Zoom at www.us02web.zoom. us/j/89934694851.
DANCE Dances of Brazil. 5:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Learn Brazilian dances with instructors Rocío Cristal and María Vanderhorst. All levels. Limited to five people. Register online. $15. talavera.rocio@gmail.com.
MUSIC J St. Regulars Radio Hour. 7-8 p.m. Virtual World, Online. One hour program streamed live from the Sanctuary in Arcata. See monthly schedule at www. sanctuaryarcata.org. music@sanctuaryarcata.org. www.facebook.com/thesanctuaryarcata. 822-0898.
SPOKEN WORD The Writers Lounge via Zoom. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A writing workshop geared toward stand-up and comedy. Zoom Room: 857 4217 6054. Password: writers. Join Zoom Meeting at www. us02web.zoom.us/j/85742176054?pwd=dWp4UGVqaUVYQ0wzekVnZkZ0VlMzZz09. YouTube
Screen Queens are at it again. Catch all the inzanity of the Remote-A-Baga Ball 2021 on Saturday, May 22, when queen contenders show us what they’ve got as they vy for the title of Rutabaga Queen 2021. The event will be streamed live on the Kinetic Universe YouTube channel and features recorded silliness in the usual Ruta categories: formalwear, water crossing and talent. Get into the Kinetic spirit now and come back to the Kinetic Universe channel next weekend for the Kinetic Sculpture in Place 2021.
THEATER Thesis Festival. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre presents The Cauldron of Destiny, four original works by graduating MFA students in the theater and Big Top Revival Tent. Only 25 seats per night. $10 suggested, pay-what-you-can. www. dellarte.com. 668-5633.
EVENTS Humboldt Bay Rowing Association Online Auction. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. The Adventure Never Ends auction continues keeping HBRA afloat with community fundraising. Check out the auction and giveaways online. $5 per giveaway drawing /auction bids. www.hbra.betterworld.org.
FOR KIDS
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Take a Sunday drive to Ferndale, take in its green pastures and Victorian architecture, then take home a hearty dinner of beans, linguiça, salad and bread from the Holy Ghost Celebration on Sunday, May 23 from noon to 3 p.m at the Ferndale Portuguese Hall (donation). Yum. Donations help the Portuguese Hall with repairs and operating expenses for future Holy Ghost celebrations.
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Dragon Dance Party with Shoshana. 10 a.m. Virtual World, Online. The local dancer and entertainer leads an hour of dragon stories and creative dance. All children, families and classrooms are invited. Info online. Free. www.Humboldtliteracy.org. 445-3655. Fortuna Library Recorded Readings. Virtual World, Online. Hosted by the Fortuna Branch Library on its Facebook page. www.facebook.com/HumCoLibraryFortuna. Virtual Junior Rangers. 11:30 a.m. Virtual World, Online. North Coast Redwoods District of California State Parks offers kids’ programs and activities about coast redwoods, marine protected areas and more, plus Junior Ranger badges. Register online and watch live. www.bit.ly/NCRDVirtualJuniorRanger.
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Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. California State Parks’ North Coast Redwoods District is broadcasting programs featuring tall trees and rugged seas from state parks via Facebook. Free. www.facebook.com/ NorthCoastRedwoods.
ETC English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. This class offers pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, verb conjugations and common expressions. All levels welcome. Join anytime. Free. www. englishexpressempowered.com. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents classes focused on strength and mobility (Tuesday), and on relaxation and breath work (Thursday). Contact instructor Ann Constantino for online orientation. Free. annconstantino@gmail.com. www.sohumhealth. org. 923-3921. Virtual Meditation & Mindfulness Class. 5-6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Join on Zoom at the Abbey of the Redwoods for a one-hour class with three group meditations, guidance and Q&A. Suitable for all levels. Free. mindfullymatt@gmail.com. www. us02web.zoom.us/j/86371764436?pwd=a1hJaVBoRC93cHd0ckcwQ1lFd2ltZz09.
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Online Art Show/Auction & Poorly Drawn Pet Portraits. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing. Studio Space. KEET TV, Channel 13, Humboldt. This 13-week series hosted by Kati Texas and David Ferney features 26 local artists including potters Peggy Loudon and Conrad Calimpong, animator Steven Vander Meer, Native carver Alme Allen, copper sculptor Scott Hemphill, printmaker Lynn Jones, painter Leslie Price and others.
LECTURE Eel Zoom. 5-6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A happy-hour presentation on the Eel River watershed. Go to the website or Eel River Recovery Project Facebook page for Zoom links. May 21: Eel River Flow – How Watersheds Work & Flow Changes Over Time with Dr. Davis Dralle and Eli Asarian. eelrecovery@gmail. com. www.eelriverrecovery.org. 839-4987. FOAM Presents: Merging Citizen Science and Art: A Year in Review + A Year Ahead. 7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Humboldt State University graduate student Karlee Jewell shares project updates and findings from the HSU Citizen Science River Otter Study. A Q&A session follows.
J St. Regulars Radio Hour. 7-8 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing. Shelter n Play. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Public group on Facebook made up of locals. Open mic for all skill levels, all styles, everyone’s welcome to watch or perform. Sign-ups Wednesdays at noon. www. facebook.com/groups/224856781967115.
THEATER Thesis Festival. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 20 listing.
EVENTS Back to the Future: A Strolling Gala for CASA. 5-8:30 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. A historic, COVID-19 safe walking tour of Old Town Eureka with hors d’oeuvres, craft cocktails and wine. Costumes encouraged. Tickets online. www. humboldtcasa.org/back-to-the-future-a-big-nightfor-casa-options. Grand Opening Bike Party. 6:30 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Bandemonium and members of the Garberville Town Band make joyful noise at a bike party for Full Cycle Compost, a bicycle-powered, worker-owned cooperative. Humboldt Bay Rowing Association Online Auction. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing.
FOR KIDS School-age Storytime. 11 a.m. Virtual World, Online. Hosted by the Arcata Branch Library via Zoom. To sign up, email sparsons@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 822-5954.
FOOD Friday Fish Fry. 5-6 p.m. Bridgeville Elementary School, 38717 Kneeland Road. Featuring local fresh cod served with homemade tartar sauce, coleslaw and rice. Vegetarian menu of grilled tofu and mushrooms with rice also available. Homemade pies. Call 777-1775 to RSVP/order. Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Local farmers, prepared food vendors and crafters bring their bounty to Southern Humboldt. Non-GMO produce. EBT accepted and Market Match is offered. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. 441-9999. Mateel Drive-Through Dinners. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Weekly meals prepared by local chefs. Drive into the lower parking lot to pick up orders and exit out the back gate. Limited table seating is available on the hillside. www.mateel.org.
OUTDOORS Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing.
ETC A Call to Yarns. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. A weekly Zoom meetup for knitters and crocheters. Sign up using the Google form for an email inviation. Free. sparsons@co.humboldt.ca.us. www.forms.gle/
