Friday, Dec. 5
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Hospitality Night
Main Street, Ferndale
/ 5 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.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Winter Tales: A Holiday Concert
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Eureka Symphony invites the community to experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season. This year’s holiday program is a festive journey through beloved classics and vibrant contemporary works.
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
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Thumb Leader
Lauren Brenner
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10
Brenner now calls Humboldt County, CA home where she lives with her daughter, a dog and one turtle (so far), where she is the morning weathercaster and news reporter for NBC affiliate KIEM & KVIQ TV, a regular at the Savage Henry Comedy Club and serves as a writer for the Savage Henry Magazine.
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Comedians Marc Yaffee and Adam Stone
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 8 p.m.
/ $30
/ $40 front row
/ $20 adv.
Marc’s funny-not-filthy comedy has landed him two Dry Bar comedy specials and Best of the Fest Burbank Comedy Festival honors. Marc was also named one of the 25 Indigenous Comedians to watch by IllumiNatives Magazine.
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Bicicletas Por La Paz, Makenu
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 Advance
/ 21+
Oakland’s leading psychedelic Cumbia band brings you folkloric cumbia with a modern psychedelic twist.
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Jacki & the Jollies
Logger Bar
/ 8:30-11:30 p.m.
/ Free
Local disco/grunge/funky/rockers.
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All Events!
HIIT
See Event Description
/ 8-9 a.m.
/ $10 All
This class includes a warm up, HIIT workout, and cool down.
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Nominations are Open
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
This prestigious award will be presented at the State of the Community Luncheon this spring.
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Liquidation Sale
Crisp Lounge
/ 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Huge discounts! Check in at 2029 Broadway Eureka to see the selection.
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Fire Arts Center Gallery Show
Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fire Arts Gallery features works from our staff and board members during November and December.
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Adult Intermediate Ballet Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $16
Intermediate Ballet is for those with experience in ballet training who understand dance vocabulary, can learn movement at a quick pace & apply corrections.
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Solstice Holiday Pop-Up
See Event Description
/ noon-7 p.m.
We have a choice selection of gift items from local makers and artisans from afar.
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Soldering Basics Workshop
Phosphene
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ $85
/ 21+
A for anyone that would like to expand their metalsmithing skills to include soldering.
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‘Share the Magic of Christmas’ 652 Toy Drive
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free Anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy
New, unwrapped toys can be brought to any of the fire stations, or several local businesses around Eureka.
Magic Hour Makers’ Market & Intuitive Art Making Tarot Salon
The Historic Eagle House
/ 4:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ $25 For Tarot Salon attendees
Elise began offering Tarot Salons at the Sunshine Prophecy in Oakland over two years ago, and has been hosting salons in Humboldt since last year.
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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.
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Festival of Lights
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 5-8 p.m.
This 100% original, handmade light show features imaginative displays crafted by MCBG staff and volunteers.
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Hammered Hoops Workshop
Phosphene
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $85
/ 18+
Instructor Kelsey Owens will walk you through forming, texturing, and adding gems to your 1-of-a-kind creation. This is an introductory workshop and beginners are welcome.
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Zack Miles Acoustic Set
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Join us for an evening with Zack Miles at the tap room!”
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Language Exchange Meetup
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6-8 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
Live Music w/ The Dinner Service
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Roland Rock SoLo
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
“Making fun music solo style.”
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Adult Hip Hop Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $16
/ 18+
This class is designed for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience.
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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.
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Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Combos
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $5 Children
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
“Modal Citizens” features Gabriel Avila, trumpet, Jazmine Busteed, guitar, Alex Hofer, bass, and Nick Howell, drums.
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BIG 8
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Big 8 is a New Orleans R&B Memphis Soul and Alt Country group that features Jeff Landen, Paul DeMark, Justin Brown and Doug Marcum.
Irie Rockerz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Humboldt music veteran Stevie Culture has been performing all over the county for a number of years; if he’s part of a project, you know it’s going to be worth checking out.
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FireSign
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
“Playing all your favorite classic and alt rock hits.”
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Puro Pinche Perreo w/ HisPanic! at The Disco & JeezyRogue
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale
/ 21+
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Safety Corridor
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
Get ready for a brass explosion! Featuring some funky holiday tunes to get you in the festive spirit!
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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