Raise a glass to 2015. Take a drink. Now smash that glass on the floor. You were a rough one, 2015. 'Tis time for Humboldt to celebrate the end of you.
Should you have an aversion to Arcata for some reason (sure!), there are other people clusters to glom to. Note that queer cabaret spectacle Caravan of Glam will be at Blue Lake Casino — they’re big fun. Too many metal bands will ruin your ears for the new year at The Siren’s Song Tavern in Eureka (one of the groups is called Muppet Hunter!). Or maybe you want to drive to Petrolia! The Mattole Grange Society is hosting a family friendly barn dance featuring necessary ingredients Striped Pig Band and caller Lyndsey Battle. Designate a driver or yurt.
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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Mattole Grange Hall
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ Free 12 and under
/ $6 teens
"The Mattole Grange Society is hosting a family friendly New Year's Eve Barn Dance with music from The Striped Pig Stringband and caller Lyndsey Battle. There will local burgers, salad, local beer and wine for sale to support ongoing restoration projects at the Mattole Grange."
629-3500 /
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $17
/ 21+
"There will be a champagne toast at midnight. Ring in the New Year with a great night of music and friends."
826-2739 /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
With bands Dullahan, Buckshot, Burning Hash, Muppet Hunter, Ultramafic and Sk Weaver.
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
"Caravan of GLAM is taking over Blue Lake Casino & Hotel for our New Years 2016 Sapphire Palace party. Shows will be spread out throughout the night and you will be taken through the decades with several performance sets as well as pop up performances from all of your favorite GLAM performers."
668-9770 /
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The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ $12
/ 21+
"The funkiest new years eve party maybe ever!"
822-4766 /
booking@jambalayaarcata.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $25
/ $15 Limited Online Only
/ $20 Advanced
/ 21+
Featuring sets by The Librarian, Danny Corn and Zanapod. Void audio provided by Basscraft. Visuals by Johnny Dumps. Champagne toast. Prizes for Fancy Pants Dance Off.
613-3030 /
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Central Station
/ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Macktown NYE yeehaw.
839-2013 /
centralstationtavern@gmail.com /
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
"We've got Pandemonium Jones & Friends spinning eclectic dance tunes in the The Miniplex, drink specials, a countdown and champagne toast at midnight, and partying like it's 1999 but with less crushed velvet* (*probably)."
630-5000 /
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Benbow Inn
/ 6 p.m.
Featuring The Steve Homan Quartet playing upbeat, jazzy hits for a night of dancing.
923-2777 /
jsells@benbowinn.com /
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The Fabulous Tip Top Gentlemen's Club
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Free limo pickup, bottle service and lap dance specials. Complimentary champagne to toast at midnight (while supplies last).
443-5696 /
josh.lertzman@yahoo.com /
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Scotia Lodge
/ 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
Dinner, jazz, class.
764-5338 /
brickley@sonic.net /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
With DJs Andreas, Masta Shredda, and Trey. Complimentary champagne toast, door prizes.
923-3188 /
Harbor Lanes
/ 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $15
Includes; unlimited bowling, shoe rental and the party favors.
443-4533 /
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