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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

ENF Inflation Buster

Eureka Natural Foods, Eureka / 7 a.m.-9 p.m. / Free

442-6325 / Web site

Gently Used Toy Drive

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 / Web site

Silver Sneakers Tai Chi

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 /

Zumba with Michaele!

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 /

Beginner/Intermediate Line Dancing

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 /

Gift Making Series; Candle Making

Coffee Break / 3:30 p.m.

825-6685 / coffeebreakhumboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Peaceful Rally for Gaza Ceasefire

Eureka Courthouse on 5th Street / 4-6 p.m. / Free

Vigil, rally and march for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Arts! Arcata Holiday Edition

Arcata Plaza / 4-8 p.m.

822-3619 / arcata@arcatachamber.com / Web site

Immersive Digital Art & Film Exhibition

The Summitt / 4-8 p.m. / Free / 21+

613-0732 / thesummittsportsbook@gmail.com / Web site

Language Exchange Meetup

Richards' Goat Tavern / 5-7 p.m.

Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!

925-214-8099 / wetravelconnectusa@gmail.com /

Hospice Celebration of Remembrance

See Event Description / 5:30-7 p.m. / Free

923-7276 / hospice@asis.com /

Zumba!

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 /

Fortuna's Al Gray Electric Lighted Parade

Fortuna / 6 p.m.

The Fortuna Chamber, in partnership with the City of Fortuna and Redwood Village Shopping Center Merchants Association, is pleased to announce the Al Gray Electric Lighted Parade will be held in Fortuna.

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Arts! Arcata Triple Extravaganza

The Sanctuary / 6-8 p.m. / Free

together@sanctuaryarcata.org /

Friday Night Flips

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 / Web site

Opera Alley Cats

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 / Web site

Stand-up Comedy

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-8 p.m. / Free / 18+

Ten minute open mic sets for comedians working to hone their craft.

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“Let’s Talk About Palestine” Film Screenings

Humboldt State University Native American Forum / 7-9 p.m. / Free

Join us on Friday evenings to learn more about Palestine. Film screenings are in BSS 162, Cal Poly Humboldt, Native American Forum.

ACxDC, BRAT

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7 p.m. / $15

A night of powerviolence at a comedy club.

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Six Rivers Charter High School’s Winter Performance

Arcata High School / 7-9:30 p.m. / $10

825-2428 / mfroloff@nohum.k12.ca.us / Web site

The Nutcracker

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7 p.m.

North Coast Dance's magical holiday tradition is back, LIVE on stage! Join us for an exciting ballet full of familiar favorites and fresh new twists. This year’s production features a cast of local dancers, and world class guest performers.

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Peter and the Starcatcher

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 / Web site

The Little Match Girl: A Warm Tale on a Cold Night

Arcata Playhouse / 7:30 p.m. / $12 / Free 3 and under / $40 family of 4+

Based on the original tale of The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, this Playhouse version has a twist, with an ending guaranteed to warm your heart. Antics and comedy abound, with mask play, puppetry, and original music.

822-1575 / info@arcataplayhouse.org / Web site

Shiny Eyes, Elegant Humanoid, DJ Dental Floss

The Siren's Song Tavern / 8-11 p.m. / Free

442-8778 / thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com / Web site

Monthly Stand Up Comedy Night

Bear River Casino Resort / 8-9:30 p.m. / Free / 21+

733-9644 / marketing@bearrivercasino.com / Web site

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

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 / Web site

Silence in the Snow, Petiole, DJ Satanica

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+

The duo Silence in the Snow recently relocated from Oakland to Arcata after putting out two albums, "Break In the Skin" (2016) and "Levitation Chamber" (2019) to rave reviews.

630-5000 / info@miniplexevents.com / Web site

Karaoke

Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!

839-2013 / centralstationtavern@gmail.com /

Papa Haole and the Fleas

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free

668-9770 / Web site

Ghost Train at The Basement

The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+

230-6451 / info@basementarcata.com / Web site

BLVK H3RO

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+

BLVK H3RO is one of Jamaica's most exciting and original young artists, but he's far from new to the scene.

826-2739 / Web site

The Latest Show

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 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema