Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $120
/ $100 Senior Room
"This important event is a fundraiser for the Youth Development Scholarship Fund, which supports the youth in our community by subsidizing the fees for our Recreation programs."
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 2 p.m.
/ $20
/ $12 children under 12
North Coast Dance presents their annual holiday tradition. Features guest choreographers Ikolo and Sarah Griffin, a fantastic cast of local dancers, and world class guest performers.
442-7779 /
northcoastdance@sbcglobal.net /
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ Free HSU students
/ $5 seniors, children, students
HSU Jazz Orchestra honors famed Ellington orchestra composer Billy Strayhorn in his centennial year, playing hits (“Take the ‘A’ Train”) plus unrecorded tunes and arrangements from his 30 year career. Dan Aldag directs.
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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NCRT
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 Students/Seniors
Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects that make this story of idealistic George Bailey unfold as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
442-6278 /
ncrt@humboldt1.com /
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Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte)
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Join Dell'Arte's 2nd year MFA students in a spirited evening of performance as they transform into vibrant characters and inhabit an extraordinarily imagined world on stage. These characters are the result of a two-month in-depth study of character development.
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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Eureka Theater
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $125 VIP Tables: Advanced Only
/ $20 Premier Advanced
/ $12 Advance
/ 21+
"Join us for our last bi-monthly show of 2015 as we go out in style at the Historic Eureka Theatre! December 12th we celebrate Ophelia Cox's birthday the way we know best... burlesque!"
442-2970 /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity.
444-1397 /
jess@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ $5 Regular Admission
Runs every second Saturday 10:00 to 11:30am year round. Crafts/ activities are provided and circle time begins at 11:00. We will occasional provide a snack and/or community guest to lead circle.
443-9694 /
redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come out and shop for unique handcrafted gifts from over 50 artisans while enjoying live music.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $15
/ $20 non-residents
"Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house."
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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SCRAP Humboldt
/ 11 a.m.
Use vintage maps of local and far away places to create large 5-point star decorations or small versions to string on a garland or as an ornament. Use embellishments from our material bins to make your stars sparkle.
633-8349 /
director@scraphumboldt.org /
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See Event Description
/ noon
/ 21+
It's that time of year to bring holiday cheer! Dress in your finest Santa suit (or variation) and join us for a day of Santa fun! Even Santa needs to unwind sometimes! This year we will be donating to a local non-profit.
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Faith Center
/ 1 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 12 and under
Faith Center’s Christmas Dessert Theater will be presenting an adaptation, “Bah-Humbug: A Humboldt Christmas Carol.”
442-1784 /
info@eurekafaithcenter.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 non-residents
"Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house."
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Join naturalist Karen Mast for Nature Story Time at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Geared for ages 3-6, story time will focus on the natural world and will be followed by a simple craft project.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:20 p.m.
/ $18
/ $5 Children 8 and younger
/ $16 Students/Seniors 60+
Follows the story of young Jo March–at a crossroads between her family and her career–and her three sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, as they each learn what it means to leave their childhoods behind and how to navigate the pressures of an adult life.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free MGMA members/children
/ $2 Students/seniors
Bring the kids out for storytelling and photos with Santa, holiday treats, and gift making projects during Family Arts Day at the Morris Graves Museum of Art!
442-0278 /
janine@humboldtarts.org /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 3:30-5 p.m.
/ $6.50
The NYICFF was founded in 1997 to cultivate an appreciation for the arts, encourage active, discerning viewing, and stimulate lively discussion among peers, families, and the film community.
630-5000 /
info@ldvflix.com /
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Clarke Historical Museum
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Seniors
/ Free Adults
/ Free Kids
A celebration of the artists and photographers featured in our rotating exhibition, including Dorothy Klein, Annie Reid, Patricia Anne Sennott, Rick Tolley, Ron Johnson, and Gordon Schatz.
443-1947 /
clarkehistorical@att.net /
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 5-7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Children 16 and under
Live music every night in the beautifully decorated big tent, Holiday Sweets Café, wine, hot cocoa, hot cider, and marshmallows at the camp fire.
964-4352 /
info@gardenbythesea.org /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 5:00 matinees
/ 21+
Grammy nominated, pioneering musician LAURIE ANDERSON directed this poetic remembrance of her piano-playing, finger-painting rat terrier.
630-5000 /
info@ldvflix.com /
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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
Annual local tradition we're really proud of featuring big rigs covered in Christmas lights. Starts at Redwood Acres and makes a Harris Street to I Street to Seventh Street to Myrtle Street loop before ending where it began.
truckersparade@keka101.com /
Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free HSU students (limited seating)
/ $8 students & seniors
/ 18+
"Is it a comedy about a tragedy, or a tragedy about a comedy? This satirical take on contemporary American theatre features an all-female cast playing characters of both genders."
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
442-7665 /
Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:20 p.m.
/ $18
/ $5 Children 8 and younger
/ $16 Students/Seniors 60+
Follows the story of young Jo March–at a crossroads between her family and her career–and her three sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, as they each learn what it means to leave their childhoods behind and how to navigate the pressures of an adult life.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 children 12 and under
/ $10 Seniors, members, veterans
The Arcata Playhouse annual holiday extravaganza returns in the form of a live radio show. Cast features James Peck, Sarah Peters, Kit Mann, Jacqueline Dandeneau, Amelia David and Sarah McKinney.
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Dave's Not Here
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
$1,750 Cash Giveaway Weekend featuring four live bands and six comedians.
TheBookofMoney@gmail.com /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Dave's Not Here
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $7
/ 21+
"Live Music & Comedy. 4 Live Bands and 7 comedians. There's no place like, Dave's Not Here. Hear "Harmonoius Fits"
TheBookofMoney@gmail.com /
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Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
The Overstimulators once known as The Anna Hamilton Trio are still tearing it up with their comedic blues/jazz.
839-7580 /
6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com /
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