Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ midnight
/ $19
/ $49 LOGE
/ $15 Adults (RUSH)
/ $10 Students (RUSH)
"Religious or not, concert-goers will appreciate the incredible vocal range, from soaring soprano to the richest bass, featured in Handel’s “Messiah” performed by the Eureka Symphony and the Eureka Symphony Chorus."
845-3655 /
eurekasymphony@gmail.com /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ $3
/ Free with a toy for toy drive
/ Free seniors
/ Free kids
The festival features over 100 booths of handmade gifts by north-coast artisans and craftspeople. Four buildings are decorated in a holiday theme with four stages of live holiday and dance entertainment that will showcase local musicians throughout all hours of the festival daily.
444-8817 /
humartscraftsmusic@gmail.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $12
/ Free kids under 5
/ $6 children under 12
/ $10 students/seniors
A delightful Belly Dance infused twist on the classic Nutcracker story enjoyable for audiences of all ages. This show features traditional Middle Eastern dances along with creative fusion styles including special guest Basinah of Los Altos CA as our Sugar Plum Fairy!
616-6876 /
shoshannaraks@gmail.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $12
/ Free kids under 5
/ $6 children under 12
/ $10 students/seniors
A delightful Belly Dance infused twist on the classic Nutcracker story enjoyable for audiences of all ages. This show features traditional Middle Eastern dances along with creative fusion styles including special guest Basinah of Los Altos CA as our Sugar Plum Fairy!
616-6876 /
shoshannaraks@gmail.com /
Web site
The Black Faun Gallery
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
The Black Faun Gallery presents “In This Moment” featuring abstract works by Leslie Price and forged steel sculptures by Monica Coyne.
798-6207 /
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Ferndale Community Church
/ 7:30 p.m.
The Ferndale Community Choir performs an eclectic selection of sacred and inspiring music from across the centuries and around the world, plus readings to inspire your holiday spirit.
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North Of 4th
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ 21+
ShinBone à Deux at North of Fourth for Arts Alive
798-6303 /
shinbone@suddenlink.net /
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ $10 General
Traditional and contemporary music for percussion ensemble; the exciting rhythms of the Ewe tradition of Ghana, West Africa; and the festive steel drum sounds of the Calypso tradition of the Caribbean.
826-3531 /
mus@humboldt.edu /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
"In this charming and irreverent musical comedy, six awkward and neurotic spelling prodigies give it their all, so that one will be the final victor of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Parental guidance suggested for ages under 13."
442-6278 /
northcoastrepertory@gmail.com /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Produced in collaboration with Humboldt Light Opera Company, A Christmas Story is a sure-fire holiday hit for the whole family.
786-5483 /
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $7 adv.
/ 21+
"Humboldt's favorite string-bands are facing off for an epic night of stomping and hooting and hollering! The No Good Redwood Ramblers have been bringing their unique brand of Bluegrass-Pop to the West Coast for 10 years."
826-2739 /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
Booty Shakin' Music Productions presents Z-TRIP, Trophy Beats, DJ M and AKIL of Jurassic 5.
367-5949 /
bootyshakinmusicproductions@yahoo.com /
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Blondies Food & Drink
/ 8 a.m.-noon
/ Free
"Dead Drift and Droll Weevil once again share the stage. This time featuring the instrumental surf punk jams of The Flying Hellfish."
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 9-9:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ $5 school skate
/ $8 kids
The Humboldt County Fair is proud to announce our new ownership of the Humboldt Ice Rink! We are excited to provide a new indoor home for the rink in Belotti Hall at the Fairgrounds in Ferndale.
humboldticerink@gmail.com /
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D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $31 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invite you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arcata Judo Hut
/ 10-10:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Coastal Grove Charter School
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
We'll be celebrating the season Waldorf-style with fine-crafted, handmade goods of all types! There will be wonderful gifts to fill your homes, bellies, and stockings with a wide range of goodies and prices available.
825-8804 /
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Headwaters Forest Reserve
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Elk River Watershed Restoration Day is a community volunteer event aiming to reduce erosion and help salmon in the Elk River by removing networks of social trails.
825-2368 /
ksouthall@blm.gov /
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See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Join us every Saturday on the Arcata Plaza to purchase the freshest gmo-free foods from across the county.
441-9999 /
info@humfarm.org /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
The Lanphere Dunes Unit is home to diverse coastal ecosystems including coastal dune forest, seasonal wetlands, and large moving sand dunes.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ Free 4 yrs and younger
/ $10 Adult (13 + yrs)
/ $5 Child (5 - 12 yrs)
Nature Joe is hosting a Thanksgiving celebration at the new Humboldt Nature School in Redwood Acres! Explore the maze of doors themed for Thanksgiving!
601-5637 /
naturejoe@gmail.com /
The Sanctuary
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ $5
Open Lab is a time for community access to art-making resources, tools and facilities.
822-0898 /
info@sanctuaryarcata.org /
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McKinleyville Library
/ 2-5 p.m.
/ Free
The McKinleyville branch of the Humboldt County Library is offering a virtual reality experience every first and third Saturday of the month.
839-4459 /
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Yurok Tribal Headquarters
/ 5-6 p.m.
/ Free
The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday show tour, now in its 38th year, ushers in the festive season with an adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days; The timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and attempting the impossible.
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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SoHum Yoga Studio, Garberville, CA
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ $20
Sound can heal by vibrating our Body to a healthier state. It reduces stress and feels amazing.
223-1806 /
beesacred@gmail.com /
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
The Madrone
/ 7 p.m.
Come in from the cold and have a beer while you rock out to LD51! LD51 weaves styles of rock, funk, classical, Latin, and pop into a quilt of head bobbing, danceable tunes.
273-5129 /
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Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students. seniors
/ 18+
HSU Theatre, Film and Dance presents the Margaret T. Kelso Short Play Festival Six playwrights, six directors, six world premieres! A rare opportunity to see a fascinating variety of work from talented young playwrights.
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
"Its Dj night it will be a great night to come out with family and friends."
733-9644 /
karlaramirez@bearrivercasino.com /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Jesse Hett is a human comedian based in Oakland, California by way of central Kansas. He has appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal doing comedy while wearing a virtual reality helmet.
845-8864 /
editor@savagehenrymagazine.com /
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Mazzotti's
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ $25 VIP
/ 21+
A free event sponsored by Proper Wellness Center to announce our Grand Opening.
Properwellnesscenter@gmail.com /
