North Coast Co-Op in Eureka
/ 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
"The holidays are about giving, and for 9 years KSLG has teamed with local humanitarian Betty Chinn to help clothe those in need in our community. The KSLG girls will be broadcasting live and accepting donations for our 'Warm and Fuzzy' clothing drive."
786-5784 /
nikki@kslg.com /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 5-9 p.m.
Arcata Main Street, local businesses, and members of our community come together every year in the heart of historic Arcata. Celebrate peace, community, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Orick School
/ 5-6 p.m.
/ Free
This nimble new piece from the Dell’Arte Company featuring original music and athletic acting, this isn’t your everyday Alice! Uprooted by family transition and trying to find her footing in a new town, Alice is having trouble adjusting to NorCal life.
668-5663 /
alex@dellarte.com /
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Trinidad
/ 6-9 p.m.
Kinda like Garberville Arts Alive, but in Trinidad.
Garberville Theater
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Come out for some ganjified humor stonier than a witch in the dark ages. Featuring the radical humor of Jason Robo, Pat Dylan, Thomas Conners, and other local laugh masters.
Bayside Grange
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
We all know about early-day Humboldt’s two biggest industries, redwood lumber and canned salmon - but what about the other lucrative activities that helped locals make a living? We’ll look at several of these lesser-known enterprises, including two prize-winning products.
822-9998 /
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Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students, seniors
/ 18+
HSU Theatre presents "columbinus," a docu-drama that looks at issues of alienation, hostility and social pressure in high schools and was suggested by the April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado.
826-3928 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 kids 12 and under
/ $10 Students & seniors
"Jack and the Holiday Beans is a madcap take on the fairytale favorite where Jack sells his beloved cow for beans. In the tradition of the Arcata Playhouse Holiday show, this hilarious holiday comedy is filled with silly jokes, music, guest acts, and fun for the whole family."
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
/ $8 youth
The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. This family favorite runs 60 minutes long with no intermission and is suitable for children ages 3 and above.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-11 p.m.
One family reunion will end in murder. But that means the deadly game has just begun. Prepare yourself for a dark thriller by the master of suspense, Agatha Christie.
442-6278 /
ncrt@sonic.net /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $15 Suggested Donation
/ $5 Under 19
The teen theatre company Recycled Youth address such issues as the Dakota Pipeline, the decline of the honey bee population, the vulnerability of trimagrants, society's attitude towards women, the Prison System and more using comedy, spoken word, clown, dance, aerial arts, maskwork and acrobatics.
923-3368 /
office@mateel.org /
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Club Expression at The Tip Top
/ 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $35
/ 21+
After the deaths of both his father and sister, Mickey decided that he wanted more out of life, moved back to Los Angeles, and chose to make one final attempt to clean up his act. Shortly after his return, Mickey was befriended by ex-MTV VJ Simon Rex, who encouraged Avalon to pursue hip-hop.
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ Free HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ $8 General
"Simple Gifts" is the theme of the HSU Symphonic Band concert, under the direction of Paul Cummings. Each work on the program is a widely performed classic of the concert band repertoire, and is also meant to be a simple and timeless gift to our audience during the holiday season.
826-3531 /
patrick@humboldt.edu /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 8:45 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinee
/ 21+
"Filmed in Arcata. Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her Gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However, her spells work too well, leaving her with a string of hapless victims."
630-5000 /
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The Jam
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
"Diggin Dirt's first full length album, "Full Season", is officially released to the masses. Come groove with them one more time before next year and get a free copy of the album with entry! The Dubbadubs open."
822-5266 /
diggindirtband@gmail.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $20
/ $15 adv.
World Famous Productions presents two headliners who demand dance shoes.
613-3030 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $10
"Recorded at Isaac Brock’s studio (Ice Cream Party), the band’s fourth album is still full of their infectious and joyful melodies while also reflecting on several serious existential themes."
826-2739 /
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Newburg Park
/ 2-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 children 12 and under
"The rink will be staffed by local community groups, including various school clubs and sporting teams, local service clubs, and more."
Humboldt County
/ 6-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
If you are depressed, anxious, or having a hard time managing your feelings-don't wait until you need a hotline or crisis number for intervention-call the warm line at the Kunle.
599-2381 /
kunle.centre@gmail.com /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 6:45 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinee
/ 21+
This inspiring documentary about two underdogs tells the story of Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer, and Snowman "the Cinderella horse," a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck, who would go on to win the triple crown of show jumping in the 1950s.
630-5000 /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7:45-11 p.m.
/ $5
The evening begins with dances which will also be performed at this weekend's Holiday Crafts Faire with music played by The Crafts Faire Band. The rest of the evening features easy dances and world music played by the international band Chubritza.
496-6734 /
kurumada@humboldt.edu /
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Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
First Friday is upon us once again. Come to the Logger Bar and dance the night away.
668-5000 /
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