Saturday, Dec. 13
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt Anarchist Book Fair
Manila Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Anarchists will uniformly gather for the seventh straight year. Books are that powerful.
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The Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $1
Over 60 local craftspeople and artisans on site. Presented by the Arcata Recreation Division.
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The Emerald Cup
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
/ 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
/ $45
/ $80 Weekend Tickets
/ $45 Single Day Tickets
Celebrating 11 years as California’s preeminent, outdoor, organic, medicinal cannabis competition.
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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.
Dell’Arte’s Pippi Longstocking
Eureka Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Bound to capture the hearts of audience members at any age, this year’s holiday show delivers original music, lively comedy and a cast of endearing characters in a celebration of spirit and adventure.”
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Dell’Arte Character Projects
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
“Share the evening with 10 actor-poets (Dell’Arte’s 2nd year graduate students) as they transform into lively characters in a moving kaleidoscope of richly imagined worlds.”
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Mike Birbiglia
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $45
/ $10 HSU students
“Thank God for Jokes.” Award-winning comedian, actor, and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia returns to the stage with more painfully awkward stories in his all-new show about jokes, and how they can get you in trouble.
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Savage Henry Presents
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.
“Our good friend and professional baseball predictor Andrew Holmgren returns to the North Coast. He’s bringing Connor Marshall with him! Opening are locals Dr. Foxmeat, William Toblerone and Sue Charnes.”
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Shook Twins, Marty O’Reilly
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ 21+
“Born and raised in Sandpoint Idaho, Shook Twins are an Indie folk-pop band now hailing from coniferous forested Portland, Oregon. Identical twins, Katelyn and Laurie Shook, Kyle Volkman and Niko Daoussis form the core quartet.”
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sambAmore
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Trinidad and Blue Lake Elementary Schools have some instruments that need repair. The proceeds from this show will all go to that process.
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Glitter Wizard, Qui
Alibi
/ 11 p.m.
Pink metal and LA rock and roll.
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All Events!
Holiday Castles and Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 1-2:30 a.m.
/ $15
/ $20 Non-Residents
Your child will create their own elaborate holiday house to bring home, enjoy crafts and stories with friends. For Ages 4-6 10:30am-12:00pm For Ages 7-10 1:00pm-2:30pm.
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Rainwater Catchment Workshop
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $50
/ $30 Full wkshp, sliding scale
/ $10 Fri. Only, sliding scale
Learn how to construct a rainwater catchment and storage system through hands-on installation on an Arcata home.
Swap It! Record Fair
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
/ $40 vendor - whole table
/ $5 Early birds
Buy, sell, and trade Vinyl, CD’s, DVD’s, posters, instruments, other pop culture paraphernalia
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property by removing invasive plants and making room for more native diversity. Tools, gloves and cookies provided.”
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15th Annual Holiday Boutique
Redway Elementary School
/ 10-6 a.m.
/ Free
Over 30 booths: redwood products, See’s Candy, Young Living Oils, baby blankets, crocheted items, leather products, LOTS of jewelry, turquoise and fossils, homemade goodies and breads to benefit the humane society.
Holiday Craft Bonanza
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
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Yardsale Fundraiser for Marcelo McDermott-Baker
Eureka Church of the Nazarene
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Marcelo is the three year old boy who lost his mother, Hannah McDermott-Baker, in a tragic car accident on the Highway 101 near Garberville. He has been fighting for his life in the Oakland ICU. All profits and donations will help support his recovery and family commuting from Eureka to Oakland.
Arcata Plaza Winter Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Local, sustainable and delicious.
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Dad and Me Playgroup
Discovery Museum
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
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Stories with Santa
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $15
/ $12.50 MGMA members
Activities include interactive storytelling by Santa, holiday art activities, photo opportunities with Santa and refreshments. Each child goes home with a picture with Santa.
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Holiday Castles and Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $15
/ $20 non-residents
Children create their own elaborate holiday house to bring home, while enjoying additional holiday crafts and stories.
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Holiday Castles and Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $15
/ $20 Non-Residents
Your child will create their own elaborate holiday house to bring home, enjoy crafts and stories with friends. For Ages 4-6 10:30am-12:00pm For Ages 7-10 1:00pm-2:30pm.
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River Rage ‘64
Rio Dell Fire Hall
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Displays and presentations commemorating the 1964 flood, and information about ways to prepare for future natural disasters.
Babies at the Library
Trinidad Library
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Bring your baby, aged 3 months-2 years, to the library for songs, rhymes and playtime.
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SantaCon Eureka
Old Town Eureka
/ noon
/ Free
/ 21+
We’re still doing this? Man.
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Holiday Castles and Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 non-residents
Children create their own elaborate holiday house to bring home, while enjoying additional holiday crafts and stories.
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Christmas Dessert Theater
Faith Center
/ 1 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 12 and under
Featuring “Buddy the Elf,” an adaptation.
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Family Arts Day
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 Seniors/Students
/ Free MGMA members/ Children 17 and Under
Create holiday inspired art projects with the whole family.
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(CANCELED) A Merry Little Christmas
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
LoCO got a call. This ain’t happening.
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Italian Christmas Beer Pairing Dinner
Eel River Brewery
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $30
/ 21+
Each person receives four different Eel River Brewing tasters each paired perfectly with four courses of delicious food served by a beer expert.
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Isbell, Torres and Adler
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
Local soundsmiths.
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All Seasons Orchestra Holiday Concert
Church of Latter Day Saints
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Join our all-ages orchestra for a free evening of holiday pieces that are sure to warm your hearts.”
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The End of History, a Transmedia Event
Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 seniors, students
/ Free HSU students (limited seating)
/ 18+
Themes of love and revolution inspired by the earth-shaking happenings of 1989, including the fall of the Berlin wall, revolution in eastern Europe, the first same sex civil union, the Exxon Valdez oil spill, rebellion and repression in China’s Tiananmen Square and the Loma Prieta earthquake.
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
NCRT
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $25 benefit for Redwood Reading Service Nov. 14
/ $20 benefit for Children’ Author Festival Nov. 15
The story concerns young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, rises from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company.
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HSU Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 seniors, children, students
/ Free HSU students
The HSU Jazz Orchestra performs a radical reworking of a grunge band hit, a jazz arrangement of a steel pan tune, originals by band members Kyle McInnis and Ryan Woempner and early 60s big band arrangements from Charles Mingus, Count Basie and the Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band.
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The Mother Vines EP 7” Vinyl
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
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Backstreet
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Rock ‘n’ roll.
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Hunter and The Dirty Jacks
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Rock ‘n’ roll.
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Selector Rotten
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
All vinyl set of ska, rocksteady and early reggae.
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Birthday/Christmas Costume Party
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Celebrate Jeremy Contreras’ birthday. Wear a Christmas themed costume. Performers include Z-Man and True Justice from the Bay, Dirty Rats and Hiway from Humboldt.
Pressure/Anya
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Butts will move.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BIG HERO 6 2D: 12:00, 2:45, 5:30, 8:10
- BIRDMAN: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05, 8:55
- DUMB AND DUMBER TO: 1:25, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30
- EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS 2D: 1:45, 3:35, 5:10, 8:30
- EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS 3D: 12:10, 7:00
- HORRIBLE BOSSES 2: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:25
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1: 12:20, 2:25, 3:20, 5:20, 6:20, 8:20, 9:15
- INTERSTELLAR: 12:35, 4:20, 8:00
- NIGHTCRAWLER: 12:30, 3:10, 5:50, 8:30
- PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR 2D: 12:40, 3:00, 5:25, 7:45
- THEORY OF EVERYTHING: 12:05, 3:05, 6:00, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
- BIG HERO 6 2D: 12:25, 3:00, 5:35, 8:15
- EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS 2D: 1:50, 5:10, 8:30
- EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS 3D: 7:00
- HORRIBLE BOSSES 2: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:25
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1: 12:20, 2:25, 3:20, 5:20, 6:20, 8:20, 9:15
- INTERSTELLAR: 12:10, 3:50, 7:35
- PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR 2D: 1:10, 2:20, 3:30, 4:40, 5:50, 8:10
Minor Theatre
- HOMESMAN: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05, 8:55
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1: 12:00, 2:55, 5:50, 8:45
- PELICAN DREAMS: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40, 9:10