Here we go again. Oh.
For those brave enough to endure the krazy, Memorial Day weekend means one thing in Humboldt County: the Kinetic Grand Championship rules all. Yes, it's that time of year again when kontraption kaptains, Rutabaga Queens and thousands of spectators will again convene with the hope that glory will manifest before them. You all know the drill at this point -- three days and 42 miles of nerd olympics between Arcata and Ferndale are unavoidable at this point. Hobart help us.
Racers will then make their way across the Samoa Bridge to Eureka's Halverson Park before collapsing. Bring them beer.
Blue Ox Millworks
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
Join Cornerstone Theater Company for an epic, year-long, ten-city, decade-in-the making, once-in-a-lifetime, world premiere theatrical road-trip across the greatest state in the nation.
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
FINAL WEEKEND: Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials and tribulations, and the exhilaration of the teen years.
442-6278 /
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Eureka Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
Rolling Stone tribute band plays songs you know. They say: ""They sounded more like the Rolling Stones than the Rolling Stones do. In fact, The Unauthorized Rolling Stones sang many of Stones' songs better than the Stones!"
415-298-8483 /
aprill@musiccitysf.org /
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Harbor Lanes
/ 8 p.m.-noon
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away (but actually at Harbor Lanes) was Rock-N-Bowl. It returns.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $30
/ $25 Adults
/ $20 Students
Original designs were conceived of and constructed by AAI students. 9-12 designers, from 40-60 models on the runway, and include everything from laser cut garments, handmade hats, fabric printed with custom illustrations, to dresses lit up with Arduino programmed LED lights and dell'arte masks.
825-2400 /
arcataartsinstitute@gmail.com /
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The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Local heroes The Hip Joint host the Bay Area's Royal Jelly Jive at The Jambalaya Arcata. Let's tear up the floors! (Seriously, this is the last night before they put in new floors at the Jam.)
822-5266 /
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Humboldt County
/ 8 a.m.
/ Free
Register before June 6 to build a stand and spark a dream. Choose your location and time and keep your profits! Pre-register to receive a workbook to use with a mentor in creating a unique, fun and profitable stand.
822-4616 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Orick School
/ 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $35
"There is a fun Western dress code that includes a button up shirt with a collar that can be tucked in, jeans, and riding boots."
496-1766 /
barreljunki@gmail.com /
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Arcata Co-Op
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Off-Plaza due to Kinetic Grand Championship.) North Coast Growers' Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Volunteers are needed to help restore the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.
Day 1 of the Kinetic Grand Championship starts on the Plaza in Arcata, California at the noon whistle every Memorial Day weekend. The racers take off to the Manila dunes, where they race through miles of sand to the great and inevitable "Deadman's Drop". Then on to Eureka's downtown gazebo.
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Carson Park
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Come to an afternoon in the park featuring a bounce house for the kids, live music, testimonies and a raffle for amazing local prizes. Faith Center’s Celebrate Recovery is a recovery program based on 8 principles from the Beatitudes and the Christ Centered 12 Steps.
442-1784 /
info@eurekafaithcenter.org /
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Clarke Historical Museum
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $3
/ Free members
/ $5 families
The Clarke Historical Museum will be exhibiting a display of Humboldt’s clothing history spanning from the 1920s to the 1940s as well as a tribute to the history of baseball in Humboldt County with objects and photographs spanning from modern day all the way back to the 19th century.
443-1947 /
clarkehistorical@att.net /
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Humboldt County Courthouse
/ 3 p.m.
Promo: "Bring your kids, dogs, costumes (honey bees, bumble bees beekeepers, butterflies, ladybugs, the possibilities are endless!), dogs, signs, drums - whatever your imagination dictates, to this important part of the global movement to label, better yet, ban GMOs."
The Sanctuary
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
"Caitlin Jemma & The Goodness perform original tunes that are influenced by tradition, delivered with soul, and will surely bring the audience a good down-home country feeling."
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Blue Rhythm Revue graces the stage with their blend of R&B, Soul, Funk & Rock n' Roll. Featuring an all-star lineup of local musicians, and the vocal stylings of Samantha Toste, Blue Rhythm Revue never fails to please.
733-9644 /
halseyray@bearrivercasino.com /
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Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
Rock and blues dance music.
616-4534 /
hollandhomes@live.com /
