Calendar May 26 – June 2, 2022 Photo by Mark McKenna
Inching back toward “normal” for Humboldt includes giant mushrooms, spaceships and mythical animals rolling through town and into the bay. At last, after a COVID hiatus, the Kinetic Grand Championship returns in-person and out of control from May 28-30. The three-day, 42-mile, human-powered kinetic sculpture race for the glory over roads, sand and sea starts on the Arcata Plaza on Saturday, May 28, where you can see the wild rides before the noon start and the push to Dead Man’s Drop on the dunes. (Bring bug repellant.) The next day, Sunday, May 29, is a splashy event on the Eureka waterfront, with the amphibious wonders hitting the waves. Finally, on Monday, May 30, head for the finish line on Ferndale’s Main Street. Visit www.kineticgrandchampionship.com for details and glorious updates.
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eads up, Humboldt: While the county’s masking mandate has been lifted, Public Health is still strongly recommending masking indoors in public, social distancing and “avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.” COVID-19 is still with us, so be sure to check the protocols at event venues.
26 Thursday ART
North Coast Open Studio Preview. Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 627 Third St., Eureka. Artworks by 27 of the event’s 96 participating artists will be on view at the gallery’s new location in Old Town. The exhibition will be by appointment Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. inkers@inkpeople. org. 442-8413.
BOOKS Beelzebub’s Tales To His Grandson Radio Hour. 10-11 p.m. The book will be read in its entirety on Humboldt Hot Air, every week. This week’s reading is “An Objectively Impartial Criticism Of The Life Of Man”: Episode 19: Chapter 30 (Part 3). Free. rybopp@suddenlink.net. HumboldtHotAir. org. 826-7567.
COMEDY Comedy Night. 7 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. Eugene, Oregon comic Seth Milstein headlines, joined by comedians Rudy Tyburczy and Jessica Grant. Food trucks on-site. Beer and Old Growth Cellars wine available. $20. @Oldgrowthcellars.com. Oldgrowthcellars. com. 407-0479.
MUSIC Americana Music. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Grind Cafe, 734
Ferndale Memorial Day parade. YouTube
It’s a long weekend for remembrance, starting with the 27th annual Trinidad Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at Trinidad Memorial Park (free). Pay tribute to those lost or buried at sea by the Memorial Wall with bagpipe music, Samantha Day singing “Amazing Grace,” speakers, U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flyover and “Taps.” On Monday, May 30, a Memorial Day Celebration marches along Ferndale Main Street at 10 a.m., followed by a ceremony at the Ferndale Cemetery and a return parade to the Veterans Memorial Building.
Fifth St., Eureka. Bolton Basil plays songs of American folk music, including bluegrass, country and popular music of the 1950s and 1960s. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Barbaro Live at Arcata Playhouse. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Barbaro brings original acoustic music to the Arcata Playhouse barbaroband.com $18. arcataplayhouse.org/events/barbaro/.
EVENTS Friends of the Arcata Marsh Duck Teapot Online Auction. Virtual World, Online. Bidding for 31 handcrafted ceramic wild duck teapots in nine species by Michael Harris in remembrance of his father, Stanley Harris. Benefits FOAM’s environmental education and community outreach. Pick up or ship. Opening bids $30-$40. Bidding closes at 5 p.m. on June 1. info@arcatamarshfriends.org. biddingowl.com/FriendsoftheArcataMarsh.
FOOD Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. Help fight hunger and improve nutrition in the community. Visit the website to be invited to a Zoom orientation. Free. volunteer@foodforpeople.org. foodforpeople.org/ volunteering. 445-3166 ext. 310.
GARDEN Drop-In Volunteer Day. 1-4 p.m. Bayside Park Farm, 930 Old Arcata Road, Arcata. Get a taste of a farmer’s work growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. Come prepared for sunshine, cold, wet and working in the dirt. Bring a water bottle, snacks, closed toe shoes, long pants, sleeves and a sun hat. Free. baysideparkfarm@cityofarcata.org. cityofarcata.org/440/Bayside-Park-Farm. 822-8184.
MEETINGS Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. For BIPOC families. See the HC Black Music and Arts Association Facebook page for more information.
Shutterstock Photo by Rachel Noel
Get down to get upcycled at the Trash Fashion Show on Saturday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Arcata Playhouse. Apprentice Entertainment is hosting a runway show, lobby art exhibition, poetry, dancing, food and photos. Show up at 6:30 p.m. if you want to create some scrappy sculpture, then strut the catwalk in your best Oscar de la Grouch couture or golf clap from the audience with the rest of the beautiful people ($5, no one turned away).
Enrich yourself at Synapsis on Saturday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Only Skin Deep: An Evening of Art, Poetry and Dance ($5-$20). Clink glasses at a cocktail hour and settle in for an immersive couple of hours of spoken word and dance celebrating voices of local artists of Indigenous, Pan African, Latinx, Asian and mixed heritage. See it in-person or livestream wherever you are.
hcblackmusicnarts@gmail.com. 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.
a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show with behind-the-scenes footage, movie trivia, unique short films, house-made trailers and more at 11 p.m. Movie at midnight. Rated NC-17, 18 and up. $8. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/events/1206261646577574. 613-3030.
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English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Ongoing. Build English language confidence in ongoing online and in-person classes. All levels and first languages welcome. Join anytime. Pre-registration not required. Free. englishexpressempowered.com. 443- 5021. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 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. $3-$5 donation per class, no one is turned away for lack of funds. annconstantino@gmail.com. sohumhealth.org. 923-3921.
27 Friday ART
North Coast Open Studio Preview. Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 627 Third St., Eureka. See May 26 listing.
COMEDY Comedy Night. 8-9:30 p.m. Bear River Casino and Resort Ballroom, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Local comedians perform in the Thirsty Bear Lounge, including Jessica Grant, Joshua Barnes, Stephanie Knowles, Evan Vest and Calista LaBolle. Ages 21 and up. Free. fb.me/e/3bqcUuems.
MOVIES Midnight Movie: The Evil Dead (1981). 11 p.m.-2
Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Crankin’ a real blues dance party. buddyreedblues.com. DJ Goldylocks. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino and Resort Ballroom, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. DJ Goldylocks spins hits. Ages 21 and up. Free. fb.me/e/nMUaGR2rh. Kenny Bowling. 9-midnight. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Country music. Every Friday. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Shelter n Play. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Public group on Facebook made up of local musicians and music fans. Live streams, videos, events and local music links. facebook.com/groups/224856781967115.
THEATER The Rocky Horror Show. 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. A rock musical sci-fi/horror spoof. For ages 16 and up. Through June 21. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. ferndalerep.org.
EVENTS Friends of the Arcata Marsh Duck Teapot Online Auction. Virtual World, Online. See May 26 listing.
FOR KIDS Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. Continued on next page »
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