Blue Lake Community Resource Center
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Please consider donating your unneeded gently used toys to the Blue Lake Community Resource Center. Donated toys will be given away for free to parents and caregivers to regift to the children in their lives for the holidays.
668-5239 /
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Adorni Center
/ 10 a.m.
/ $7
/ Free members
/ $4 seniors
EnerChi is comprised of easy to learn, modified tai chi forms aimed at improving well-being.
441-4248 /
cjungers@eurekaca.gov /
Adorni Center
/ 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m.
/ $7
/ Free members
/ $4 seniors
Nothing is better than a workout that doesn't feel like a workout. Join our talented Micheale for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!
441-4248 /
cjungers@eurekaca.gov /
Adorni Center
/ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ Free members
/ $4 seniors
Both Beginners and Intermediate welcome to attend this hour session of classic line dancing! Come have fun!
441-4248 /
cjungers@eurekaca.gov /
Coffee Break
/ 3:30 p.m.
Learn from an experienced bracelet maker. Grab a drink and get crafty. All supplies provided and take home your creation.
825-6685 /
coffeebreakhumboldt@gmail.com /
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Ferndale
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
Old-fashioned Christmas magic meets festive holiday street fair at Ferndale's annual Hospitality Night. Main Street merchants stay open late the first Friday in December to serve up holiday cheer to patrons.
786-4477 /
info@visitferndale.com /
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Arcata High School
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
A variety of handmade, one-of-a-kind items will be for sale including gifts made in our woodshop, laser engraved items made in our Maker Space, wreaths, art and photography from the Arcata Arts Institute, and so much more!
825-2400 /
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Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 5-7 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
925-214-8099 /
wetravelconnectusa@gmail.com /
Bayshore Mall
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $25
Fundraiser for Gordon Clatworthy for 1st District Supervisor. Goldeneye, Mario Kart 64, and more! Tickets available at Sparky Fox Arcade at the Bayshore Mall. Prizes depend on participation.
clatworthy.gordon@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Bay Social Club
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $15
Tarot Card Readings every first Friday of the month at HBSC with Nina Fazio-Dean.
502-8544 /
Adorni Center
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ Free members
/ $4 seniors
"Nothing is better than a workout that doesn't feel like a workout! Join our talented Zumba instructors for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!"
441-4248 /
cjungers@eurekaca.gov /
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
This will be an educational & community building event. There will be speakers and educators to discuss psilocybin mushrooms, iboga, ayahuasca and more.
840-5374 /
decrimhumboldt@gmail.com /
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Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
"A musical journey that intertwines Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Hip-Hop with the cultural tapestry of Humboldt County and Jamaica."
986-7700 /
family@gyppo.com /
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Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Buckle into your seat to enjoy some melodic indie-arthouse, space-rock from a local favorite, Dreams On Fire!
986-7700 /
family@gyppo.com /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $10
An evening of play and fun in the Arcata Community Center Gymnastics Room. For ages 5-12 years. No gymnastics experience required.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Synapsis
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Four local poets, Harvey Gray, Jace Aundreiu, Olivia Mitchell, and Moth Taylor, are releasing new publications! Come to Synapsis to hear their work in person and catch a celebration of local poetry and genderistic community, including some local musical features.
616-3104 /
muppet33@gmail.com /
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Northtown Books
/ 7-8 p.m.
"e welcome poet and novelist Jim Dodge back to the store to read from Always Something, his new collection of poems from Limberlost Press."
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
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SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Long-running Old Town musical institution featuring some of the region's best jazz players.
444-2244 /
jessdancer.speakeasy@gmail.com /
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The Sanctuary
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 Sliding Scale
DJ Pandemonium Jones will be spinning soul & funk music from 7-10pm. There will be drinks & treats available.
together@sanctuaryarcata.org /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $19
/ $10 RUSH cash student at 7 p.m.
/ $15 RUSH cash adult at 7 p.m.
The orchestra opens with Gwyneth Walker's "Symphony of Grace" then is joined by mezzo-soprano Molly Mary Mahoney and tenor David Powell for Handel's "Comfort Ye" and "Every Valley."
845-3655 /
ticketing@eurekasymphony.org /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $18 Seniors/Students
/ $20 Adults
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as an on-stage radio broadcast. With an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds on Christmas Eve!
442-6278 /
ncrtboxoffice@gmail.com /
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
/ $5 Children
The King's Milk Quartet is comprised of members Niko Roberds, alto sax, Dylan Westfall, guitar, Andrew Erbach, bass, and Gavin Kingsley, drums.
826-3928 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $15 day of show
/ 21+
Vancouver, B.C. artist Ora Cogan has toured extensively throughout Europe & North America, and her latest album 'Formless' was released in August. With psych-folk luminary Meg Baird.
630-5000 /
info@miniplexevents.com /
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The Basement
/ 9-11:45 p.m.
/ 21+
Dance the night away with Claire Bent & Citizen Funak at the Basement in Arcata
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Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
839-2013 /
centralstationtavern@gmail.com /
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Have one of the best nights of your life with the passion of Latin Rhythms! DJ Pachanguero brings the heat to the Wave Lounge.
668-9770 /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Molina came to the first open mic at The Jambalaya more than 10 years ago and he's still crushin' the jokes. Headlining the club for the first time in over a year. He's recording his first special.
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The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m.
/ 21+
A night of '90s-early 2000s hip hop, dance and R&B music with DJ KRTMS and special guests. Live dancing by Kelslay and Syn.
822-5266 /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
Josh Barnes brings his variation of the night show back to Savage Henry's late nights. The latest show will be a mix of late night talk show, a touch of music and Savage Henry ton of Shenanigans.
845-8864 /
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