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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

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 /

Treasures and Trinkets Flea Market

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

3940 Dows Prairie Rd. McKinleyville. Learn about our organization, consider joining, enjoy hot cider and snack, browse a huge variety of items for sale, including gift items, housewares, many sizes of clothing, and much more. Different items will be featured depending upon the day and sellers.

834-2479 / Web site

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 /

Creamery District Holiday Open House

Old Creamery Building (Arcata) / 2-8 p.m. / Free

The GNOME ADVENTURE

See Event Description / 3:30-7 p.m. / $5

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Gift Making Series

Coffee Break / 3:30 p.m.

Our artist of the month, Stella, will be leading a macrame class on how to make plant hangers. She has been working in fiber arts for years, and will show the basics of macrame.

835-6685 / coffeebreakhumboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Caroling and After-Party

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 3:30 p.m. / Free

Will you join us in spreading a little holiday cheer? Wear your ugly sweaters, your goofy Santa hats, your Christmas tree onesie - whatever puts you in the festive mood!

822-3793 / connect@huuf.org / 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.

Adorni Pickleball

Adorni Center / 4-7 p.m. / $3 / Free Adorni members

Come on down and get some exercise by playing a game of Pickle Ball!

441-4246 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Hatton Family Band

Old Creamery Building (Arcata) / 4 p.m.-6 a.m. / Free

The Hatton Family Band will be joined by their friends and mentors Tristan and Tashina Claridge for some old time and bluegrass classics.

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 /

Skate Nights!

Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 5:30-8 p.m. / $5 / $6 Adult

Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night??

441-4248 /

Pat Holland

Six Rivers Brewery / 5:30-8 p.m. / Free

Acoustic guitar songs.

839-7580 / path63b@gmail.com / Web site

Robert Tripp

Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-8 p.m. / Free

Join us at Gyppo Ale Mill for an enchanting evening with Robert Tripp, where the serene world of ambient music meets the captivating realm of shadow art.

986-7700 / family@gyppo.com / Web site

McKinleyville Arts Night

McKinleyville Business Dist. / 6-8 p.m.

Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.

The Lost Dogs Band

Fieldbrook Market / 6-8:30 p.m.

Come out to Fieldbrook Market to hear local Blues and Americana band, The Lost Dogs.

633-6097 /

“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.

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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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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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

Remember Gathering: A Solstice Ritual

Outer Space / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $10

Not great for small children. Bring a special item to lend the altar.

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

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

Irie Rockerz

Cherae Heights Firewater Lounge / 8 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+

A unique blend of genres from smooth Reggae grooves to an electrifying fusion of Rock, R&B, and rhythmic Hip-Hop beats, the Irie Rockerz bring a positive and uplifting vibe that the world needs right now.

267-1283 / stevie.culture@yahoo.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 /

Synthetic with DJs Unseelie and Datura

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

"Synth Pop, New Wave and Dark Wave - DJs Unseelie and Datura are bringing all the vibes Friday night at the newest and most exciting bar in Humboldt County."

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

Fuego Party

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $10 / $15 Door / 18+

We’re throwing a very Fuego Christmas Party this Friday! Santa’s Twerkshop is gonna be bouncing all night with the hottest dancers at the North Pole. We fully encourage you to embrace the season in Christmas attire and get into the gift of twerking.

613-3030 / Web site

Irony Chef

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10

Three teams of comedians get a secret ingredient (just like the famous competition, Iron Chef) and have to make something edible for a panel of celebrity and crowd judges. The winner will win!

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Latin Nights with DJ Pachanguero

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 / Web site

Emo Night

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $5 / $10 w/o costume / 21+

DJs Immolate & Jeezyrogue will be spinning deep cuts, new new, and the staples. Plus J.D. Garza will be bringing some LIVE emo vibes.

630-5000 / info@miniplexevents.com / 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