Saturday, Dec. 12
Top Events!
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Arcata’s Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $120
/ $100 Senior Room
“This important event is a fundraiser for the Youth Development Scholarship Fund, which supports the youth in our community by subsidizing the fees for our Recreation programs.”
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The Nutcracker
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 2 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.
HSU Jazz Orchestra Billy Strayhorn Tribute
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 seniors, children, students
/ Free HSU students
HSU Jazz Orchestra honors famed Ellington orchestra composer Billy Strayhorn in his centennial year, playing hits (“Take the ‘A’ Train”) plus unrecorded tunes and arrangements from his 30 year career. Dan Aldag directs.
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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
NCRT
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 Students/Seniors
Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects that make this story of idealistic George Bailey unfold as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
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Va Va Voom Revue
Eureka Theater
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $125 VIP Tables: Advanced Only
/ $20 Premier Advanced
/ $12 Advance
/ 21+
“Join us for our last bi-monthly show of 2015 as we go out in style at the Historic Eureka Theatre! December 12th we celebrate Ophelia Cox’s birthday the way we know best… burlesque!”
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All Events!
Dune Ecosystem Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity.
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Dad and Me Playgroup
Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ $5 Regular Admission
Runs every second Saturday 10:00 to 11:30am year round. Crafts/ activities are provided and circle time begins at 11:00. We will occasional provide a snack and/or community guest to lead circle.
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Arcata’s Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come out and shop for unique handcrafted gifts from over 50 artisans while enjoying live music.
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Holiday Castles and Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $15
/ $20 non-residents
“Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house.”
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Vintage Map Star Decorations
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 11 a.m.
Use vintage maps of local and far away places to create large 5-point star decorations or small versions to string on a garland or as an ornament. Use embellishments from our material bins to make your stars sparkle.
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Eureka SantaCon 2015
See Event Description
/ noon
/ 21+
It’s that time of year to bring holiday cheer! Dress in your finest Santa suit (or variation) and join us for a day of Santa fun! Even Santa needs to unwind sometimes! This year we will be donating to a local non-profit.
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Christmas Dessert Theater
Faith Center
/ 1 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 12 and under
Faith Center’s Christmas Dessert Theater will be presenting an adaptation, “Bah-Humbug: A Humboldt Christmas Carol.”
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Holiday Castles and Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 non-residents
“Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house.”
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Nature Story Time
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Join naturalist Karen Mast for Nature Story Time at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Geared for ages 3-6, story time will focus on the natural world and will be followed by a simple craft project.
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Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:20 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors 60+
/ $5 Children 8 and younger
Follows the story of young Jo March–at a crossroads between her family and her career–and her three sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, as they each learn what it means to leave their childhoods behind and how to navigate the pressures of an adult life.
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Stories with Santa
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 Students/seniors
/ Free MGMA members/children
Bring the kids out for storytelling and photos with Santa, holiday treats, and gift making projects during Family Arts Day at the Morris Graves Museum of Art!
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2015 New York International Children’s Film Festival
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 3:30-5 p.m.
/ $6.50
The NYICFF was founded in 1997 to cultivate an appreciation for the arts, encourage active, discerning viewing, and stimulate lively discussion among peers, families, and the film community.
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Meet the Artists: Wildflower Exhibit
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Seniors
/ Free Adults
/ Free Kids
A celebration of the artists and photographers featured in our rotating exhibition, including Dorothy Klein, Annie Reid, Patricia Anne Sennott, Rick Tolley, Ron Johnson, and Gordon Schatz.
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Holiday Open House
Essential Elements Wellness Spa & Sauna
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Public
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Arcata Holiday Passport
Arcata Main Street
/ 5-3 p.m.
Festival of Lights
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 5-7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Children 16 and under
Live music every night in the beautifully decorated big tent, Holiday Sweets Café, wine, hot cocoa, hot cider, and marshmallows at the camp fire.
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Heart of a Dog (2015)
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 5:00 matinees
/ 21+
Grammy nominated, pioneering musician LAURIE ANDERSON directed this poetic remembrance of her piano-playing, finger-painting rat terrier.
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UFC
Shooters Off Broadway
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Anton in Show Business
Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students & seniors
/ Free HSU students (limited seating)
/ 18+
“Is it a comedy about a tragedy, or a tragedy about a comedy? This satirical take on contemporary American theatre features an all-female cast playing characters of both genders.”
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Ladies’ Only 8 Ball Touirnament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:20 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors 60+
/ $5 Children 8 and younger
Follows the story of young Jo March–at a crossroads between her family and her career–and her three sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, as they each learn what it means to leave their childhoods behind and how to navigate the pressures of an adult life.
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The Character Projects
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Join Dell’Arte’s 2nd year MFA students in a spirited evening of performance as they transform into vibrant characters and inhabit an extraordinarily imagined world on stage. These characters are the result of a two-month in-depth study of character development.
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Bigfoot Lodge Holiday Radio Hour
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Seniors, members, veterans
/ $8 children 12 and under
The Arcata Playhouse annual holiday extravaganza returns in the form of a live radio show. Cast features James Peck, Sarah Peters, Kit Mann, Jacqueline Dandeneau, Amelia David and Sarah McKinney.
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Music and Comedy
Dave’s Not Here
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
$1,750 Cash Giveaway Weekend featuring four live bands and six comedians.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Live dance hits.
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
Harmonious Fits Humboldt Tour
Dave’s Not Here
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $7
/ 21+
“Live Music & Comedy. 4 Live Bands and 7 comedians. There’s no place like, Dave’s Not Here. Hear “Harmonoius Fits”
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The Lost Dogs
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Local blues and R&B band.
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Jimi Jeff and The Gypsy Band
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Jimi Jeff and The Gypsy Band
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Overstimulaors
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
The Overstimulators once known as The Anna Hamilton Trio are still tearing it up with their comedic blues/jazz.
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The Overstimulators
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Jazz, blues and comedy.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
SNL (Saturday Night Life)
Shamus T Bones
/ 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ 21+
DJ LiveStrong from Accurate Productions, Inc.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- CREED: 11:45, 2:50, 5:55, 9:00
- GOOD DINOSAUR 2D: 12:10, 1:10, 2:45, 3:45, 5:20, 6:20, 7:50
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2: 11:50, 1:40, 3:00, 4:50, 6:05, 8:00, 9:10
- IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 2D: 11:45, 2:35, 5:30, 8:25
- IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 3D: 3:25, 8:55
- KRAMPUS: 2:00, 4:30, 7:05, 8:45, 9:40
- LETTERS: 1:00, 6:30
- LOVE THE COOPERS: 12:45, 6:15
- MARTIAN 2D: 8:10
- NIGHT BEFORE: 1:55, 4:25, 7:00, 9:30
- PEANUTS MOVIE 2D: 12:50, 3:15, 5:40
- SECRET IN THEIR EYES: 3:55, 9:15
- SPECTRE: 1:50, 5:10, 8:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- CREED: 11:50, 2:50, 5:55, 8:55
- GOOD DINOSAUR 2D: 12:10, 1:10, 2:45, 3:45, 6:20, 8:50
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2: 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 8:10, 9:10
- IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 2D: 12:25, 3:15, 6:10, 9:00
- IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 3D: 5:20
- KRAMPUS: 1:30, 4:00, 6:40, 9:15
- NIGHT BEFORE: 12:45, 3:10, 7:00, 9:30
- SPECTRE: 12:20, 3:40, 5:30, 8:45
Minor Theatre
- BROOKLYN: 1:20, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15
- ROOM: 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 9:00
- SPOTLIGHT: 11:50, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45
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