Saturday, Dec. 14
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Winter Arts Faire
Mateel Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Kids 12 and under, seniors over 65
Festive 2-day event features nearly 60 handmade artisan booths. Food by local chef Courtney Gossett.
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The Nutcracker
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 4 p.m.
/ $20
/ $12 children under 12
North Coast Dance presents their annual holiday tradition. Features guest choreographers Ikolo and Sarah Griffin, a fantastic cast of local dancers, and world class guest performers.
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Annual Truckers’ Christmas Parade
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
Annual local tradition we’re really proud of featuring big rigs covered in Christmas lights. Starts at Redwood Acres and makes a Harris Street to I Street to Seventh Street to Myrtle Street loop before ending where it began.
Daddy Issues DVD Recording
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7:15-10 p.m.
/ $5
Comedian Matt Gubser records his first full length album in front of a thankful Humboldt comedy crowd.
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The Music Man
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors
(FINAL WEEKEND) Con man Harold Hill poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash.
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The Character Projects
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
“Share the evening with nine actor-poets as they transform into lively characters in a moving kaleidoscope of richly imagined worlds.”
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Willie Nelson
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $86
/ $76 HSU students
“Iconic Texan is the creative genius behind historic recordings like “Crazy,” “Hello Walls,” “Red Headed Stranger” and “Stardust.” His career has spanned six decades. His catalog boasts more than 200 albums. He’s earned every conceivable award and honor to be bestowed a person in his profession.”
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The Siren’s Saturnalia
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ 21+
One year anniversary. Special brews on tap and some special bottles. Fire show at 9:30 p.m., dancing, aerial, music.
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All Events!
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Restoration
Friends of the Dunes
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tools and gloves provided, bring water and wear work clothes.
MGC Stocking Stuffer Boutique
The MGC
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hand-crafted items from our creative community members.
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HSU Forestry Club Christmas Tree Sale
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Trees for your house. You clean up the needles.
Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $1
Featuring over 50 local artisans. Put on the City of Arcata’s Recreation Division.
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Humboldt Anarchist Book Fair
Manila Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
See guest speakers and participate in workshops covering a wide range of topics like fighting back for your rights at work and union organizing presented by the Bay area branch if the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World). Presented by Humboldt Grass Roots.
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Arcata Winter Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
North Coast Growers Association event featuring nutritious, high quality, non-GMO foods
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Be Inspired Playshop
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 1-4 p.m.
Whole body-mind games, movement, play, and laughter.
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This Wonderful Life
Faith Center
/ 1 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Children 12 and under
Faith Center’s annual Christmas dessert theater.
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Humboldt Hardcourt Bike Polo
Jefferson Community Center
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Bring a helmet, they have plenty of mallets.
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Nature Story Time
Friends of the Dunes
/ 2-3 p.m.
Geared for ages 3-6, story time will focus on local wildlife and a simple craft project.
Babes in Toyland
Eureka Theater
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free w/ a canned food donation
Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday show returns for its 33rd year with a mad-cap adaptation of Victor Herbert’s classic family tale.
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HSU Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 seniors, children
/ Free HSU students
Blurs musical boundaries with jazz arrangements of a 60s pop tune (“Wichita Lineman”), a 50s country song (“I Can’t Stop Loving You”) and an obscure funk tune recorded by James Brown.
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You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
Based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz.
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Anarchist Bookfair Afterparty
The Ink Annex
/ 8 p.m.-11 a.m.
/ $5 everyone
/ 21+
“Bands playing, yummy libations, and a special chance to smash patriarchy with baseball bats.”
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‘80s Winter Wonderland
Nocturnum
/ 9 p.m.
Where’s Queerbill and DJ Razorburns are at it again! Come out and deck the halls!
Dead Man’s Tale, Imperial Destructo
Clam Beach Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Get down at The Digger.
The Monster Women, Dubais, Mattress
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
Indie rock.
Tripwire
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Local classic rock.
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Pressure/Anya DJs
The Ritz
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Dance … dance … get on down in ya undapants …
Movie Showtimes
Mill Creek Cinema
- DELIVERY MAN: 4:00, 9:10
Minor Theatre
- HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG 2D: 1:00, 4:35, 8:10
- HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE: 2:05, 5:25, 8:45
- PHILOMENA: 1:15, 3:40, 6:05, 8:30