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ARMACK Music Holiday Tree & Wreath Sale

Arcata High School / 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m. / $35 / $130 Really nice tall trees / $65 Really Nice Trees / $35 Wreaths

Trees and wreaths.

825-2400 / cmoulton@nohum.k12.ca.us / Web site

AIDS Quilt Panels at Cal Poly Humboldt Library

See Event Description / 8 a.m.-7 p.m. / Free

Two AIDS Quilt Panels will be displayed at Cal Poly Humboldt Library to commemorate the more than 700,000 U.S. lives lost to AIDS.

pmla1@humboldt.edu / Web site

Photos with Santa

Humboldt's Hometown Store / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / $25

The sessions are approximately 15 minutes and are by appointment.

798-7707 / tsg.ferndale@gmail.com / Web site

Warm & Fuzzy Clothing Drive

North Coast Co-Op in Eureka / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

KSLG along with Betty Kwan Chinn Foundation will be hosting the annual Warm & Fuzzy clothing drive. Bring your new/gently used warm clothing such as jackets, hoodies, sweats etc. Twin size bedding is a high priority this year.

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Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 4-9 p.m. / $5 / Free Kids 12 & under, Seniors 65+

The festival features over 100 booths of handmade gifts by North Coast artisans and craftspeople.

humartscraftsmusic@gmail.com / Web site

WNBA Draft Party

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

Come Celebrate the Initial Team Selections for the Newest WNBA Team and 13th WNBA Franchise representing San Francisco & the Bay Area!

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

Arcata High Artisan Faire

See Event Description / 5-7:30 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, fiber arts, art and photography from the Arcata Arts Institute, and so much more!

616-8664 / jmauro@nohum.k12.ca.us / Web site

Hospitality Night

Main Street, 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 / Web site

Yard Duties

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

Join us at Gyppo Ale Mill for an unforgettable evening with Yard Duties! Dylan and Rosa, both Children's House alumni, bring their dynamic energy and passion for music to our stage.

223-3443 / family@gyppo.com / Web site

Sparkling Light Spectacular

Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-9 p.m. / $3 / $5 Suggested Donation per auto / $3 Suggested Donation for Walkers

The holidays just got BRIGHTER as the Humboldt County Fairgrounds announced its First Annual Driving and Walking Light Tour!

786-9511 / vendors@humboldtcountyfair.org / Web site

Language Exchange Meetup

Richards' Goat Tavern / 6-8 p.m.

Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!

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

December Skate Nights

Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.

Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?

832-6563 / Web site

Eureka Skate Night

Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.

Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?

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The Critics, Small Craft Advisory, Snow Removal

Outer Space / 7 p.m. / $5

Local alt rock heroes The Critics headline a night of bands bands bands.

outerspacearcata@gmail.com /

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

Andre Nickatina

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7 p.m.-midnight / $45 / 18+

"A favorite at public venues and on college campuses, Andre Nickatina continues to sustain a loyal fan-base, while engaging new supporters throughout North America."

613-3030 / Web site

Humboldt Comedy Competition

Crisp Lounge / 7 p.m. / $5 / 18+

Anyone can enter with their best five minutes. A fair voting scheme will assure the best comedian is selected. Prizes for the top three!

388-0898 / info@crisphumboldt.com / Web site

Zach Squared

Septentrio Barrel Room / 7 p.m. / $10 / 21+

The two Zachs of Humboldt county funk band Diggin Dirt bring you a rare exposé past their robust masculine exteriors and into their tender hearts with luscious lullabies, jazz and bluesy ballads.

672-2058 / Boss@septentriowinery.com /

The Valiant Red Rooster

Arcata Playhouse / 7:30-9 p.m. / $15 / $40 Family / $10 kids

The Valiant Red Rooster returns to the Arcata Playhouse this December for TWO WEEKENDS of fun, laughter, and festive cheer.

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

Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Combos

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $15 / Free Cal Poly Students with ID / $5 Children

Bone Broth and the Break Burgers features Raymond Endert, trombone, Michael Caban, guitar, Julian Wan, piano, Andrew Erbach, bass and Nick Howell, drums.

826-3928 / Web site

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $18 / $14 10+ Group Tickets / $16 Student / Senior / $18 General

Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.

786-5483 / info@ferndalerep.org / Web site

Eureka Symphony's Messiah Divine Inspiration Concert

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-10 p.m.

‘Divine Inspiration’ is an inspired rendition of Georg Friedrich Händel’s Messiah featuring guest soloists Clara Lisle (soprano), Sara Couden (contralto), David Powell (tenor), and Kevin Thompson (bass) along with the Eureka Symphony and Chorus.

845-3655 / EurekaSymphony@gmail.com / Web site

The Game's Afoot by Ken Ludwig

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $20 / $18 Seniors/Students

Set in 1936, the play follows Broadway star William Gillette, world-renowned for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes.

442-6278 / Web site

Widdershins CD release party

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

Come celebrate with Widdershins, Thundercloud, and Red Hot Shame Widdershins C.D. release party.

599-8986 / thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com / Web site

Safety Corridor

Kaptain's Quarters / 8-11 p.m. / Free

Shake that Brass to some Nawlins vibes!

798-1273 / Web site

Karaoke

See Event Description / 8:30 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+

Get ready to unleash your inner superstar! Every Friday, North Coast Casino transforms into the ultimate karaoke hotspot.

407-0011 / Web site

The Craig Woods Band

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

Playing Country, Rock and Pop Covers.

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Karaoke

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

Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!

839-2013 / centralstationtavern@gmail.com /

Latin Night With DJ Pachanguero

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Come dance to the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, and much more. DJ Pachanguero will bring the fuego to Blue Lake.

668-9770 / Web site

Jacki & The Jollies, Northern Blight

Logger Bar / 9-11 p.m. / Free / 21+

Get your boogie on.

668-5000 / jackiandthejollies@gmail.com / Web site

Trevor Lockwood

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

One of Humboldt's fan favorites headlines a night!

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Trace Mountains, Lily Seabird

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $18 / $15 online presale / 21+

“Merging heartland rock with influences from synth-pop and 80s-inspired aesthetics… layered with Benton’s characteristic warmth.” -The Fire Note

630-5000 / Web site

Threshold

Eureka Theater / 10 p.m. / $35 / 18+

An unforgettable night of bass and beats with sets by Soohan, Mr. Jennings, Beatkitty and more. With the fabled Basscraft Soundsystem powering the night.

442-2970 / Web site

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