Saturday, May 27

SATURDAY LOWDOWN: Good Li’l Humboldters Will Head to the Arcata Plaza This Morning, Won’t We?

UPDATE: (PHOTOS/VIDEO) Know Your Kinetic Sculptures 2017!

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Well, krap! We’re doing this thing again!

Like it or not, for the next three days Humboldt roadways will be klogged with kurious krafts for the 49th Kinetic Grand Championship, our beloved local art nerd olympics. Hobart lives!

If you are somehow uninitiated as to how this thing works, sorry, we’re not going to decipher all the weird lore for you again, here — we’ll instead direct you to the KGC website with the hopes that the Kinetic Universe has done their job and you’ll be able to absorb some sense of what the hell this is, there. 

Real quick, as far as Saturday goes there are two things worth knowing more than all the other things:

  • Get the to the Arcata Plaza! The start of the race is easily the most concise chance to see all the sculptures up close before they are destroyed by sand, water and (not) fire. The race officially starts at the Arcata noon whistle. LoCO generally recommends that you arrive around 10:30 a.m. Again, check the KGC Spectator’s Guide if you want tips on how to watch sculptures travel through the dunes, down Dead Man’s Drop and on to Halvorsen Park.
  • LoCO will be providing you your 2017 Kinetic Sculpture field guide! Sometime not-too-long after the start of the race check back in with us for a complete visual list of this year’s klass of kontraptions. More on that when we get it up. (Spoiler: It’ll look like last year’s koverage.)

OK. Shut up. Go be glorious. —Andrew Goff

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Co-Op / 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Off-Plaza for Kinetic Sculpture Race. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day One
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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Beauty and the Beast
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m. / $18 / $16 students/seniors / $10 youth 3-14
“Directed by Christopher Kehoe. Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.”
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2017 Thesis Festival
Dell’Arte / 8 p.m. / Free / Free Pay-What-You-Can
Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre presents the 2017 Thesis Festival featuring four new one-act plays created by this year’s graduating MFA class.
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Beauty and the Beast
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $18 / $16 students/seniors / $10 youth 3-14
“Directed by Christopher Kehoe. Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.”
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AAI Flow Fashion Show
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8-11 p.m. / $30 / $20 Senior/Student
“This fashion showcase is the culminating event for Arcata Arts Institute’s fashion design students. Some students will be returning for their third showcase, for others this will be their first time.”
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HMS Pinafore
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10:30 p.m. / $18
“Love levels all ranks in this beloved musical classic about a Victorian lady who falls in love with a sailor. Filled with the quirky lyrics and bright musical numbers of Gilbert & Sullivan, HMS Pinafore is a silly energetic musical romp for the whole family.”
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Money
Logger Bar / 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / Free / 21+
Humboldt’s own four-piece Pink Floyd Tribute, Money, returns to the Logger Bar in Blue Lake to play Floyd’s hits and deeper cuts ranging from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn up to The Final Cut.
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Brews ‘n Bass
Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $10
A tasteful bass in your face! Spring has sprung, and we are excited to have ONHELL, McG and Cassidy Blaze for this next edition of Brews ‘n Bass.
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Submit your event!
PROMOTED

Eyes Anonymous
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Experience a time warp back to the 80’s with local favorites, Eyes Anonymous!
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All Events!

Skate Workshops & Girls Shred Skate Camps with Arcata Recreation
See Event Description / 3 a.m. / $23 / $110 non-residents weekly fee / $100 weekly fee / $25 non-residents Workshop fee
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Farm Shares
Bayside Park Farm & Garden / 6 a.m.-11 p.m. / $450
Farm Shares are still available for purchase. Shareholders receive a weekly box of fresh produce.
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Drop-In Activities For All
Arcata Community Center / 9 a.m.-10 p.m. / $3 / $20 punch card
Choose from: Badminton, Basketball, Community Song Circle, Hula Dance, Pickle Ball, Samba Drumming and more.
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Beach Clean-Up
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / noon-3 p.m.
Eureka High School Students, Sarah Lester & Jessi Simon, are hosting a beach cleanup to fulfill their stewardship project for Advanced Marine Biology.
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Photobirding Humboldt and Beyond
Samoa Cook House / noon-1 p.m. / Free
Bird photographer Mike Anderson will give a presentation titled, “Photobirding Humboldt and Beyond” at noon at the Samoa Cookhouse during a North Coast Mensa Forum, which is open to the public.
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The Booth Brewing Co.
The Booth Brewing Company / 1-4 p.m. / $14 750ml growler / $5 10oz pour / 21+
“Stop by for a fresh pour of our Hop Ale fresh out of the tank or our limited small batch releases!”
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Halvorsen Kinetic Party
Halvorsen Park / 1-8 p.m. / Free
The Halvorsen Park Finish Line Party is the easy access way to get close and personal with the Kinetic Grand Championship.
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I Can Read! Storytime with Paddington Bear!
Northtown Books / 1-3 p.m. / Free
There will be lots of fun activities, snacks and special prizes. It’s a perfect thing to do after watching the start of the Kinetic Sculpture race on the plaza.
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My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 6 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 Matinee
From acclaimed graphic novelist Dash Shaw, with voice talent from Jason Schwartzman, Maya Rudolph, Reggie Watts, Lena Dunham, and Susan Sarandon.
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Bingo and Desserts Night
First Covenant Church, Eureka / 6-8:30 p.m.
Come out and have a good time while supporting an orphanage in Myanmar!
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Chuck Mayville
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Come on down to Gallagher’s in Old Town to eat, drink and be merry while Chuck plays and sings some classic tunes.
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Noble
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free All ages
Reggae DJ.
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Eyes Anonymous
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Experience a time warp back to the 80’s with local favorites, Eyes Anonymous!
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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Band O’ Loko
Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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Band O Loko
Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free
Come have a pint or two, grab some killer food, and enjoy some of the best original music humboldt has to offer.
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90’s Night - Costume Dance Party!
The Fuzion / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. / $10 / $15 Non-Members / 21+
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • ALIEN: COVENANT: 11:50, 12:50, 2:40, 3:40, 5:30, 6:35, 8:20, 9:25
  • BAYWATCH: 11:55, 1:00, 2:45, 3:50, 5:35, 6:40, 8:25, 9:30
  • BOSS BABY 2D: 12:05, 2:30
  • DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL: 1:05, 3:25, 5:50, 8:10
  • EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING: 1:20, 3:55, 6:20, 8:45
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 2D: 11:55, 3:05, 6:10, 8:00, 9:10
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 3D: 4:55
  • KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 2D: 12:35, 3:30, 6:25, 9:20
  • PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES 2D: 12:00, 3:00, 4:35, 6:00, 9:00
  • PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES 3D: 1:30, 7:40
  • SNATCHED: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35
Mill Creek Cinema
  • ALIEN: COVENANT: 12:55, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30
  • BAYWATCH: 12:30, 3:30, 6:25, 9:15
  • DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL: 1:00, 3:20, 5:40, 8:00
  • EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING: 1:25, 3:50, 6:15, 8:40
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 2D: 11:45, 2:45, 5:50, 8:55
  • KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 2D: 12:45, 3:35, 6:30, 9:20
  • PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES 2D: 12:00, 1:35, 3:05, 6:05, 7:45, 9:05
  • PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES 3D: 4:40
Minor Theatre
  • ALIEN: COVENANT: 2:45, 5:45, 8:45
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: 3:40, 9:30
  • NORMAN: THE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER: 1:00, 6:45
  • PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES: 2:00, 5:00, 8:00

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