Friday, Dec. 12

FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Humboldt’s Other Trucker Parade

Fortuna does it too

As we’re sure you can already feel in your bones, Saturday is the Trucker’s Christmas Parade in Eureka. But non-Eel River Valley residents will be forgiven if they are unaware of a similar affair that takes place annually in the Friendly City. The participants in the Al Gray Lighted Parade in Fortuna also take joy in affixing brightly colored lights to rigs where they usually ain’t. Were you to go this Friday, you could consider it a “HONK HONK HONK”-version of Jingle Bells warm up for your precious ears. 

Details on that and other Friday fun in your Lowdown below. 

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Mateel Winter Arts Fair
Mateel Community Center / 4-8 p.m. / Free
Handmade crafts, festive food, and live music!
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Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange / 6 p.m. / $20 / $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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Fortuna Al Gray Light Parade
Fortuna / 6 p.m. / Free
The Fortuna Al Gray Lighted Parade is an annual holiday event featuring festive floats, big rigs, and vehicles decorated with dazzling lights parading through downtown Fortuna.
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Turtles Feast
Humboldt Brews / 7 p.m. / $20 / $100 VIP / 21+
Super group featuring ‘60s musical icons and historical figures Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton, Greg Douglass, Roy Blumenfeld and more.
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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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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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Rise: A Concert by the University Singers and the Humboldt Chorale
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $15 / $5 Children / Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The 100+ member strong Humboldt Chorale will raise the audience’s spirits with Rosephanye Powell’s “Arise, Beloved,” a compelling and energetic take on the commonly known psalm.
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Comedian Jon Alcabes
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / $10
JON ALCABES is a Brooklyn based stand up comedian and a writer for satire website Clickhole.
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Fuego Reggaeton Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $15 / 18+
Humboldt County’s hottest Latin dance party. With DJs Pressure and D’vinity and the Fuego Crew Dancers. Whether you’re a reggaeton devotee or just looking for a night of pure dance floor magic, FUEGO delivers an unforgettable experience every month.
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DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
DJ Pachanguero is our resident Latin DJ and has been so for quite some time.
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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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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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Hydraulic Press Workshop
Phosphene / 2-5 p.m. / $95 / 18+
Our resident metalsmith, Erin Austin, will guide you through creating dies, and forming metal with the press.
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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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Language Exchange Meetup
Unitea Tea House / 6-8 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
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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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“Choreography Showcase” at Cal Poly Humboldt
Van Duzer Theater / 7-8 p.m. / $10 / $8 Children / Free Cal Poly Students with ID
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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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Annual Choreography Showcase
Van Duzer Theater / 7 p.m. / $10 General / $8 Children / Free CPH Students
Directed by Haylee Wolff and Linda Maxwell. Choreography Showcase is a culmination of the work of dance majors and minors in their second semester of the program’s choreography two-class sequence.
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Swingo Domingo
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8 p.m. / Free
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Flashback Friday - 2000s Edition
The Basement / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / $5 / $10 After 10PM / 21+
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Soul 3 and The Funky Brothers
The Wild Hare Tavern / 9-11 p.m. / $5 / 21+
“Featuring Lionssachar, Empress Dandelion, Jude, Mike Kimmel, Tim and Jimmy Foot.”
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Swingo Domingo Quartet
Kaptain’s Quarters / 9-11 p.m. / Free
“Scurry on down for a raucous night of reimagining nostalgia with your favorite rag-tag hooligans.”
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DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
DJ Pachanguero is our resident Latin DJ and has been so for quite some time.
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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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DECK THE HALLS with CARRIE KELLER
Havana / 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. / $10 / $15 Door - GA / 21+
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