Friday, Dec. 18
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Top Events!
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KSLG’s 8th Annual Warm & Fuzzy Clothing Drive
North Coast Co-Op in Eureka
/ 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Gather your donations of new or gently worn jackets, blankets, sleeping bags, sweaters, sweatshirts,sweatpants, thermals, clean socks and underwear, hats, jeans and pants, walking shoes, and newborn clothes. Donations go to Betty Chin’s Blue Angel Foundation.
Humboldt Ice Rink
Newburg Park
/ 2-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 kids 12 and under
Ice skate in Fortuna! Open from December 4th through January 17th. Price includes skate rental.
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We Wish You a Scary Christmas
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Christmas is the traditional time for ghostly tales, and we’ve gathered a fine collection for the final days of December! Join Carpathian the wandering spectre and his special human guests, storyteller Paul Woodland, singer/songwriter Lisa C. Sharry and harpist Howard Emerson.
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Li’l Red in the Redwoods
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students/Seniors
/ $8 Kids 12 and under
Reimagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood, an international cast of performers and musicians bring you on an enchanting adventure full of comedy, original song, dance, and lively characters. Bring along your family and friends and delight in a richly imagined world.
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Huckleberry Flint Holiday Show (SOLD OUT)
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
Huckleberry Flint is a name known fondly around Humboldt County. What began as a traditional string band in 2003, has blossomed into a dynamic 6-piece group that incorporates many musical influences such as bluegrass, alt-country and rock.
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Mr Divas Holiday Drag Show
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
Featuring incredible local queens and kings including Tucker Noir, Fuscia Rae, Justin Cider, Jaime Bondage and Charlie Darling plus some very special guests. Music provided by DJ Joe-E.
March Fourth Marching Band
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
Dressed in redesigned marching-band-themed costumes, they bring electric bass, 5-piece percussion corps, a 6-part brass section, stilt-walkers, dancers, acrobatics and a very diverse musical repertoire.
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All Events!
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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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist.
/ 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
Persephony, Velvet Touch
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 6 p.m.
/ 18+
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Free Community Art Class
The MGC
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
“Monica Topping will teach you how to make recycled rubber stamps, the perfect way to personalize your holiday gift wrapping!”
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8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Corner pocket.
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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Random Acts of Comedy
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $6
“The Random Acts crew has a gift for you and that is the gift of laughter! (Ok, weI lied…not about the laughter, that is gauranteed!)”
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Eureka Pizza Council
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
Jazz/funk.
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Blacksage Runners
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Local rock trio from Eureka.
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Kindred Spirits
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Acoustic roots folk.
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Mojo Rockers
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Rock/Blues/Funk.
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North Bay Ridaz
Dave’s Not Here
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $3
/ 21+
Two live bands and six comedians.
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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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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP: 11:15, 12:10, 1:40, 2:30, 4:00, 4:55, 6:25, 7:15, 8:45
- CREED: 11:40, 2:40, 5:50, 8:55
- GOOD DINOSAUR 2D: 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 2D: 11:55, 2:45, 5:40, 8:35
- KRAMPUS: 2:00, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40
- SISTERS: 12:20, 3:15, 6:05, 9:00
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 2D: 12:00, 1:30, 3:05, 4:40, 6:15, 7:50, 9:20
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 3D: 11:00, 1:00, 2:05, 4:05, 5:15, 7:20, 8:25
Mill Creek Cinema
- ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP: 12:50, 1:50, 3:15, 5:40, 8:00
- GOOD DINOSAUR 2D: 1:25, 3:55, 6:25, 8:55
- HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 2D: 12:05, 2:50, 5:55, 8:45
- SISTERS: 12:55, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 2D: 12:00, 3:05, 4:30, 6:15, 7:40, 9:20
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 3D: 2:05, 5:15, 8:25
Minor Theatre
- BROOKLYN: 1:20, 3:55, 6:30, 9:05
- SPOTLIGHT: 11:50, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45
- STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 2D: 12:00, 3:05, 6:10, 9:15