As everyone on the internet has already anguished, 2016 was a year in which the world dropped its ice cream cone. Many celebrities expired. A few democracies got way lamer. To quote the year’s primary bummer, “Sad!”
Will 2017 be any less crap-a-lish? Well, Humboldters can certainly attempt to will joy into existence by gathering with friends and countrymen at a number of local soirees put on by people promising to put their all into making you forget recent horror. Scroll your New Year’s Eve Lowdown below and choose your therapy group. --AG
The Local Cider Bar
/ 4-11:59 p.m.
After 5 amazing beer filled years we are excited and saddened to announce that we will be closing down The Local Beer Bar permanently on December 31st of this year!
497-6320 /
thelocalbeerbar@gmail.com /
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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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Mattole Grange
/ 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ $6 teens
Dosey-do to the calls of Paul Sheldon and the Mattole Mudstompers until 10 p.m. Then, open mic and DJ music until midnight. Burger dinner served all night.
629-3421 /
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RampArt Skatepark
/ 7 p.m.
Fun-filled evening skating ramps, playing games, watching movies on the huge projector and more. Breakfast served in the morning. Pick up time is 10 a.m.
826-0675 /
info@rampartskatepark.org /
The RockSlide Bar & Grill
/ 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Hendrix, Prince, funk, blues, R&B and rock and roll soundtrack for your New Year.
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
"A special New Years celebration edition of Soul Night. Bring in the new year and dance the night away to your favorite Soul tunes."
826-2739 /
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Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Humboldt rockers sip champagne with you.
839-2013 /
Arcata Playhouse
/ 9 p.m.
/ $20
/ $99 table of four
Speakeasy is written and performed by Jacqueline Dandeneau with Tim Randles, Tim Gray, Tim Theiss and Corey Goldman. Harkening back to the days of cocktail tables and candlelight, Speakeasy takes you on a journey of old jazz standards and new jazzy tales.
822-1575 /
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Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Come out for a traditional New Year's Eve celebration with the classic sounds of a really BIG band!
499-1628 /
burt.codispoti@gmail.com /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJs Crazy Leggs, Peter Piper, and Spaceman Spliff will be spinning strictly songs by artists we lost in 2016. Bowie, Prince, Sharon Jones, Bernie Worrell, Kashif, Phife Dawg, Rod Temperton... the list goes on.
630-5000 /
ldvflix@att.net /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Find farm fresh produce, locally raised meats, hot food and much more!
441-9999 /
outreach@humfarm.org /
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Newburg Park
/ 10 a.m.-8 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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Vista Del Mar
/ 4 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
443-3770 /
vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /
Vista Del Mar
/ 4 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
443-3770 /
vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /
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 Forks
/ 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
Live rock, blues and funk.
530-629-2679 /
hollandhomes@live.com /
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Red Lion Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Music by DJ Pete Meyer, Champagne toast, party favors.
