Calendar

Calendar May 20 – 27, 2021

Photo by Mark Larson

20 Thursday

ART

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

MEETINGS

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

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.

21 Friday

ART

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. Zoom link: www.us02web.zoom.us/j/89934694851.

MUSIC

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/

CkdbZSbjbckZQej89. 822-5954.

English Express: An English Language Class for

Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents online classes with short, high intensity cardio workouts. Contact instructor Stephanie Finch by email for a link to the class. Free. sfinch40@ gmail.com. www.sohumhealth.com.

22 Saturday

Online Art Show/Auction & Poorly Drawn Pet

Portraits. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing.

BOOKS

Reading in Place - An Online Reading Group. 1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Sign up online for a Zoom meeting invite and the week’s reading for discussion. www.forms.gle/zKymPvcDFDG7BJEP9.

MOVIES

Robo Cat Presents: Attack Of The Mummy. 5 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Two hours of mummy features, songs and screams. Free prizes and online chat during the live show hosted by Robo-Cat Productions. www. facebook.com/events/287146969753087.

MUSIC

Buddy Reed and the Rip it Ups. 9 p.m.-midnight. Bear River Casino and Resort Ballroom, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Live blues band. EmRArt with James Zeller. 2-4 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Cross-platform entertainment from remote locations. James Zeller plays jazz from Arcata, and Emily Reinhart lays charcoal on birch wood in Eureka. Watch via Facebook (www.facebook.com/EmRArt) or by YouTube. Free. emily@emilyreinhart.com. www. youtube.com/channel/UClclGc_-RErDvHWjNBsbhIQ. No Big Deal (Trio). 8-11 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. Live music.

THEATER

Thesis Festival. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 20 listing.

EVENTS

All Fired Up!. 3-8 p.m. Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department, 320 South Fortuna Blvd. Drive-up tri-tip dinner at the Fortuna Fire Hall from 3-6 p.m. followed by online bingo and auction from 7-8 p.m. Get tickets at https://fortunasunriserotary.org/events. $75 for two. Back to the Future: A Strolling Gala for CASA. 4-8:30 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See May 21 listing.

Humboldt Bay Rowing Association Online Auction.

Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing. Remote-A-Baga Ball 2021. Virtual World, Online. Streamed live on the Kinetic Universe YouTube channel.

FOR KIDS

HCBMAA Reading and Book Discussion. Noon-1 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Presented by the HC Black Music and Arts Association every Saturday during farmers market. For youth and families. info@ hcblackmusicnarts.org. www.hcblackmusicnarts.org. Preschool 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

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Every Saturday Humboldt County farmers bring their non-GMO bounty, rain or shine. EBT accepted and Market Match is offered. Information and COVID rules online. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org. 441-9999.

GARDEN

Free Compost for Food Independence. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Recology, 555 Vance Ave., Samoa. Free compost and native plants to kick-start your summer garden. Bring a shovel and container, first come, first served. Masking and distancing required. Residential use only. Free. rpraszker@ci.eureka.ca.gov. fb.me/e/6eOzKG4du. 441-4206.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a guided field trip with leader Larry Karsteadt. Bring binoculars. Reservations required. COVID-19 participation guidelines online. Sign up by emailing name and phone number by 6 p.m. the day before. Free. shrikethree@gmail.com. www.rras.org/home.aspx. FOAM Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Meet leader Ken Burton in front of the Interpretive Center (which remains closed to the public) on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on marsh birds, plants and ecology. Limited to 15 people. Masking and social distancing outside family groups. Cancels if Humboldt County returns to red COVID tier. 826-2359. Live from Behind the Redwood Curtain. Ongoing, 3-3:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing. Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday. Noon. Wigi Wetlands, behind the Bayshore Mall, Eureka. Help create a bird-friendly native habitat and restore the bay trail behind the Bayshore Mall. Meet in the parking lot behind Walmart. COVID-19 participation guidelines online. Tools, snacks provided. Bring your own water, gloves and mask. Free. jeremy.cashen@ yahoo.com. www.rras.org/home.aspx. 214-605-7368.

ETC

Club Triangle Streaming Saturdays. Virtual World, Online. Weekly online queer variety show. Submissions accepted daily. Post your art on social media and tag @clubtriangle. #coronoshebettadont. Free. www.facebook.com/clubtriangl .

English Express: An English Language Class for

Adults. Ongoing. Virtual World, Online. See May 20 listing.

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