Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
/ 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
/ Free
"All day Saturday the ten mile scenic Newton B. Drury Parkway will be free of motorized vehicles yet open to hikers, bikers, skateboards and anyone else without a motorized vehicle."
488-2039 /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2 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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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 6 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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Kinetic Museum Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
The Kinetic Museum Eureka is celebrating the Glorious Grand Opening of it's new expanded location, 518 A Street, during Arts Alive.
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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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Eureka Theater
/ 7:30-8:30 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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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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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $3 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ $10 General
Presenting contemporary and experimental music for Percussion Ensemble, the pulsating sounds of the Brazilian Samba, the exciting rhythms of West Africa, and the high-energy dance music of the Humboldt State Calypso Band.
826-3531 /
patrick@humboldt.edu /
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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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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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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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Arcata High School
/ 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
/ $10 Early birds
Benefits ArMack Orchestra and Arcata High School Madrigal Choir.
825-2400 /
ed1@suddenlink.net /
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Newburg Park
/ 10 a.m.-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."
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 4 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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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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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
This is a fascinating lecture about famous cats on ships by the very intriguing lecturer, author, photographer and weird stuff expert extroardinaire, Dr. Paul Koudounaris!
630-5000 /
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