Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Gary Friedrichsen at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails, a beautiful view of Humboldt Bay, and a diverse range of winter birds, including ducks, shorebirds, raptors, pelicans, and cormorants.
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/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
441-9999 /
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org /
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Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Our members and students, younger and older, come to us from all different backgrounds, but have arrived here with the desire to learn to make beautiful, functional or sculptural objects from clay and glass.
826-1445 /
director@fireartsarcata.com /
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/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to join with family, friends, neighbors for a few hours to have fun and help the community. Click here to sign up!
nancydean@suddenlink.net /
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Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Artists include Alder Gustafson, David Jordan, Elaine Y. Shore, Elizabeth P. Johnson, Jessica Swan, Natalia Meléndez Rosa, and Sophie Holderman.
826-1445 /
director@fireartsarcata.com /
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Fieldbrook Elementary School
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Craft fair and holiday market featuring local artists and makers. Plus a bake sale and raffle! The event benefits the school garden club. Located in the gym.
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/ 10 a.m.
Please join us at the UIHS Potawot Health Village located at 1600 Weeot Way, off Janes Road in Arcata, CA in celebration of the season and in the support of local American Indian artists.
825-5070 /
media@uihs.org /
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Arcata Library
/ 10:30-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
Using refined sleight-of-hand, marvelous escapes, and masterful illusions, Lorzo delivers sparkle and comedy for the whole family. Each show will be unique so people attending more than one show will see different things at each. Presented by Humboldt Literacy Project.
269-1910 /
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Trinidad
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
The Trinidad community is gearing up for 3 days of festivities to celebrate Holidays in Trinidad, organized by the Trinidad Civic Club with sponsors Forbes & Associates--Sarah Corliss and many local businesses. Special events, menus and gifts at these venues add to the celebration.
677-3655 /
tcc@trinidadcivicclub.org /
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/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Six visual artists welcome all to visit their studios: Laura Corsiglia, Patricia Sennott, Libby George, Carol Andersen, Benjamin Funke and guest artist Joyce Jonte'.
496-1922 /
psennott@gmail.com /
Old Town Gazebo
/ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
This lovely part of Eureka is lined with planters and you can help us keep them beautiful! We will be working the first Saturday of every month ongoing. We will provide all supplies to get the job done. This is a family friendly event, kids must have a parent/guardian present.
441-4080 /
jthomas@ci.eureka.ca.gov /
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Arcata Plaza
/ noon
Please join the United Bikers of Northern California for the 2022 Toy Run on Sunday, December 4! We will meet at the Arcata Plaza and kickstands go up at 12pm sharp. We will ride to the Eureka Veteran's Hall at 1018 H Street, where a free lunch will be served.
834-6782 /
rslater64@gmail.com /
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Eureka Center for Spiritual Living
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
In December 2019, ECSL launched the first-ever, Free Holiday Decoration Exchange. At that event, thousands of holiday decorations were given to anyone who needed them. Donations were not required.
834-4090 /
scottq@scottqmarcus.com /
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Bayside Community Hall
/ noon-7 p.m.
/ Free
Third Annual Bayside Holiday Market. Featuring over 30 artisans under 1 roof. Special guest artists each weekend. Your one stop shopping destination. Free entry. We have everything from hand made soaps, candles, housewares and more.
593-6544 /
amysalmostperfect@gmail.com /
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Trinidad Art Gallery
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ Free
For the month of December, Trinidad Art Gallery features sculptor and creator of the Woodland Folk, Eleanor Seeley, alongside harpist and painter Howdy Emerson. Visit Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 PM to view featured works, enjoy tasty snacks, and hear enchanting harp tunes.
677-3770 /
trinidadgallery@gmail.com /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Student
/ $16 Seniors
Seussical is a musical comedy by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based on the many children's stories of Dr. Seuss, with most of its plot being based on Horton Hears a Who!, Gertrude McFuzz, and Horton Hatches the Egg.
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/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
Using refined sleight-of-hand, marvelous escapes, and masterful illusions, Lorzo delivers sparkle and comedy for the whole family. Each show will be unique so people attending more than one show will see different things at each. Presented by Humboldt Literacy Project.
269-1910 /
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Scotia Lodge
/ 5-6 p.m.
/ $25
Tours at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Scotia Lodge Historical tours. Take a guided tour to learn the history of this historic hotel. Get access to closed off areas and enjoy this true Humboldt County gem.
298-7139 /
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Land of Lovely
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Land of Lovely is proud to host the jazz band, Young & Lovely's sibling trio for December's Arts Alive in Old Town Eureka.
The Wine Cellar
/ 6 p.m.-9 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Zach Alder from Diggin' Dirt and a trio will be playing at The Wine Cellar for Arts Alive.
798-5006 /
thewinecellar407@gmail.com /
Eureka Books
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Leilia Moskowitz and Kathy Wollenberg sign their books Growland and Far Less during Holiday Arts Alive! Make your holidays LOCAL!
444-9593 /
info@eurekabookshop.com /
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Kimtu Cookhouse
/ 6 p.m.
"Come on down to the historic Kimtu Cookhouse. We'll have a cozy fire burning in the wood stove. It is the Drama Club's first performance since the pandemic closure and we're delighted to share this event at no cost as our holiday gift to you."
530-629-2136 /
Old Town Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
By all accounts, Humboldt’s kids were extra good this year. So, as a pre-Christmas reward, El Pulpo Magnifico, the giant, flaming metal octopus creation of longtime local artist Duane Flatmo, is scheduled to wiggle its way down to the December edition of Eureka Main Street’s Arts Alive.
Faces of the Moon
/ 6-9 p.m.
Connect with plants, art and your fellow humans at a Stained Ghost art opening at Faces of the Moon during Arts Alive!
Old Town Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
Eureka Main Street presents First Saturday Night Arts Alive on December 3rd from 6-9 p.m. Our galleries, museums, theaters, bars, and restaurants are open late for your enjoyment. Full listings here.
Synapsis
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $10
The Only Skin Deep Project seeks to provide a platform and a safe container for local artists of Indigenous American, Pan African, Latinx, Asian and Mixed Heritage to share our unique selves and talk about our experiences.
661-748-5921 /
onlyskindeep@inkpeople.org /
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Eureka Veterans Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
An evening of fun and merriment as Award-Journalist Dave Silverbrand tells stories of his life and times in Humboldt County and beyond. Enjoy the dry wit and sharp humor of a man who has never really won an award.
498-0089 /
das1721@att.net /
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SpeakEasy
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Join us for Arts Alive with Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band. No cover.
444-2244 /
speakeasyeureka@gmail.com /
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
/ $5 Children
The Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre at Cal Poly Humboldt presents Contemporary Music for Percussion performed by the Cal Poly Humboldt Percussion Ensemble; The Exciting Rhythms of the Brasilian tradition performed by the World Percussion Group
826-3928 /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 8-11:30 p.m.
/ Free
This local show All Ages Show for Arts Alive will rock your socks off. So please wear shoes.
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $18 day of show
/ 21+
"At their most piledriving and furious, Helen sound like the Jesus and Mary Chain’s wall of melodic noise topped off with wistful Slowdive vocals." -Music & Riots.
630-5000 /
info@miniplexevents.com /
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North Of 4th
/ 8:30-11:30 p.m.
/ $5
After the Arts Alive Eureka events die down slide on in to North of Fourth and partake of the offerings of the full bar and the newly opened dance hall in the back. Relax and enjoy the country and north coast rockabilly tunes by the TPHD.
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
Our buddy from Nebraska returns to the Club!. Out of Omaha Nebraska, after spending time in Chicago and Los Angeles, Zach Peterson is consistently touring around the country working at clubs, theaters and festivals year round.
845-8864 /
info@savagehenrycomedy.com /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Beatles lovers unite, all you need is love- allow Silver Hammer to fill your heart with those warming Beatles classics we all adore. Over ten years of Beatle mania celebrated by Silver Hammer; a cover band inside a yellow submarine, all aboard!
668-9770 /
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The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $10
/ $15 door price
Arcane Artists Inc. kicking off the winter season with the first ever Audio Affair as we bring minimal/tech DJ/producer, KENNY CORDEIRO from San Jose to make his Humboldt debut, accompanied by San Francisco disco/tech house DJ, ANDRES.
916-207-6208 /
info@arcaneartistes.com /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11-11:59 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
It's a late night comedy showcase hosted by Baseball Robby. Loosey goosey funny show.
845-8864 /
info@savagehenrycomedy.com /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11:15 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ Free those who attended 9 pm show
/ 18+
Local comedian Baseball Robby currates a line up of local and touring acts for a night cap of comedy after the headlining show.
845-8864 /
info@savagehenrycomedy.com /
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