Wednesday, Dec. 17
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Chanukah on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza
/ 5 p.m.
/ Free
Lighting of a giant menorah. Free raffle for a Silver Menorah. Enjoy delicious hot potato latkes, chocolate gelt and dreidels for all. Lively Chanukah music.
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Eel River Brewery
/ 5-11 p.m.
/ Free
An excuse to rock that knitted one-of-a-kind gift from Nana? Yes!
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Sci Fi Night Xmas Extravaganza
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
Brace yourselves for this year’s barrage of winter madness with a variety of 20 – 60 min wacky, kooky, freaky, and bizarre holiday related films.
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The Nutcracker
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7 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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2014 Winter Concert
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
Join the ArMack Orchestra, Arcata High School Madrigal Choir and Concert Choir under the direction of Maestra Carol Jacobson for an evening of orchestra and madrigal music for the season; traditional carols and so much more. Delectable homemade concessions available.
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All Events!
Family Music for Babies
Arcata D St. Neighborhood Center
/ 3-3:30 p.m.
/ $60
/ $70 non-residents
/ $11 Drop-In
Join Anna of Redwood MusikGarten.
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Cycle of the Seasons Family Music
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 4:30-5 p.m.
/ $60
/ $70 non-residents
/ $11 Drop-In
Family music time (for kids 3-5 years) with Anna of Redwood MusikGarten.
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Truck Driver Training-Informational Meeting
College of the Redwoods Downtown Site
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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Volunteer Orientation
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
As a nonprofit creative reuse center, volunteers are essential to the services that SCRAP Humboldt offers.
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Open Mic with Mike Anderson
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
Usually some singer/guitarists, a couple spoken word guys and then that one wildcard oddity that makes you go “hmm.”
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Pelican Dreams Film
Minor Theatre
/ 6:40 p.m.
Made by internationally acclaimed film maker Judy Irving (The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill) and featuring Humboldt County’s own Monte Merrick (Humboldt Wildlife Care Center/Bird Ally X), and footage by local film maker ishan Vernallis.
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Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization, No Covers
SpeakEasy
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Open Mic w/ Lauren Smith
Logger Bar
/ 8 p.m.
First Wednesday of every month.
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The Mike Dillon Band w/ Norwood and Ween’s drummer
Northern Delights, Hayfork
/ 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $15
“Mike Dillon of Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade will combine his extraordinary percussion skills with Norwood from Fishbones’ bass, and Claude Coleman Jr. of Weens drums. Gonna be sweet!”
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Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Singing in public is easier with beer.
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Salsa Night
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
Get a salsa lesson then apply that knowledge.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Comedy Open Mikey
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Hosted by Nando Molina. Beats by Gabe Pressure.
Whomp
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
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Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, “Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?” Here it is!