Trinidad
/ 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
The Trinidad community of artisans, musicians, shopkeepers, restaurants and wineries are coming together again to help celebrate the holiday season.
677-1610 /
askchamber@trinidadcalif.com /
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Newburg Park
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 kids 12 and under
Ice skate in Fortuna! Open from December 4th through January 17th. Price includes skate rental.
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 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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Humboldt Brews
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Instruments, amplifiers, records, CD's, posters, music memorabilia, and more for sale.
826-2739 /
humbrews@gmail.com /
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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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Chabad of Humboldt
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
On the last night of Chanukah join the Humboldt Jewish community, special dignitaries, friends, alumni, and parents as we open and dedicate this monumental new center for Jewish life and learning! Lighting all 8 branches of the menorah. Hors d'oeuvres, lively music.
633-8770 /
Rabbi@JewishHumboldt.com /
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Ferndale
/ 7 p.m.
Ferndalians put holiday lights on farm equipment and then drive those lighted agricultural vehicles up and down Main Street. Come one, come all. Starts at 7ish.Prior to the parade, sit down for an old fashioned chicken dinner at the Ferndale Community Center, Firemen's Park, end of Main Stre...
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ Free HSU students
/ $5 seniors, children, students
With a seasonal flavor and a diverse menu of songs, the University Singers (directed by Rachel Samet) and Humboldt Chorale (community group directed by Elisabeth Harrington) present their shared winter concert.
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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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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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $2
/ $1 after 09:00am
Come check out the Holiday deals at the Humboldt Flea Market rain or shine over 180 tables and in three buildings on the grounds of Redwood Acres.
822-5292 /
jacobygr@gmail.com /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join mycologists Peter Haggard and Virginia Waters for a guided walk at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Walk leaders will focus on Mushrooms of the Dunes.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 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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Highland Park
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
541-531-6671 /
daryl_witmore@yahoo.com /
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Fortuna River Lodge
/ 1:30-6 p.m.
/ Free
All Seasons Orchestra is a community orchestra open to all ages, includes strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free MGMA members/children
/ $2 Students/seniors
Be transported to a warm tropical island with Hoaloha Pumehana (meaning warm hearted friends) performs traditional Polynesian and Hula dances.
442-0278 /
janine@humboldtarts.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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Gist Theater at HSU
/ 2-4 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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Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 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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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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Bayside Grange
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ $5
Temple Beth El invites the community to a Chanukah Celebration from 4-8 pm complete with latkes, trimmings, and green salad. Group menorah lighting and singing at 5 pm with Rabbi Naomi Steinberg and the TBE Choir.
444-2846 /
bethel@reninet.com /
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Faith Center
/ 4 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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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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Orick School
/ 5-6 p.m.
/ Free
Reimagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood, an international cast of performers and musicians bring you on an enchanting adventure full of comedy, original song, dance, and lively characters. Bring along your family and friends and delight in a richly imagined world.
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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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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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $7
/ $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
496-6189 /
jacaronda@suddenlink.net /
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Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt's most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
800-684-2464 /
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Shooters Off Broadway
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Adam G. from Accurate Productions, Inc. will be hosting the premiere karaoke night in town for you and your whole crew! Bring a friend or two! You won't regret it.
442-4131 /
