Arcata Community Center
/ 5 p.m.
/ $25
Mark your calendars! The holiday tradition continues. Great local foods and wine. Live entertainment! Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise. 16 years and older, please.
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 members and students
UPDATE: Smiither had to cancel due to health issues.
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $76
/ $32 HSU students
"Academy Award and GRAMMY winning artist, Melissa Etheridge, will take the stage to perform songs from her new album, This is M.E., as well as some of her greatest hits like “Come to My Window”, “I’m The Only One” and “I Want To Come Over”. "
826-3928 /
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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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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
Born and raised in Sandpoint Idaho, Shook Twins are an Indie folk-pop band now hailing from coniferous forested Portland, Oregon.
826-2739 /
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Orick Community Resource Center
/ midnight-2 p.m.
/ Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.
441-4650 /
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
Using yarn and yarn remnants, learn how to create latch hook and other yarn-inspired wall hangings, pom poms and more.
633-8349 /
director@scraphumboldt.org /
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Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
A discussion on fire management in the Bald Hills of Redwood National Park, touching on the history of the program, land management objectives, and fire monitoring efforts. We will also discuss challenges in the successful application of repeated burning, as well as alternative management strategies
826-2359 /
amic@cityofarcata.org /
Humboldt County Library
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Former California State Librarian Susan Hildreth will be giving a lecture entitled “Rising to the Challenge: Re-Envisioning Public Libraries," in the Eureka library's large meeting room.
269-1900 /
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Trinidad Library
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Bryan Radzin, HSU graduate and local author has published the sequel to his “Search for Truth” book series. “The next Step” is a continuation of the synchronistic journey into the heart of politics and what makes us human.
616-8649 /
brr5@humboldt.edu /
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Dead Reckoning Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
"Carrying a passion and vigor behind his unique style of songwriting, exploring the place where beauty and darkness trade punches – emotional, intelligent, minimalist, and unapologetic."
rdavidson17@gmail.com /
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Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.
444-2017 /
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