Sunday, Dec. 20
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Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt Ice Rink
Newburg Park
/ 10 a.m.-8 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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Winter Solstice Walk
Ma-le’l Dunes North (Off Young Lane)
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
Naturalist Susan Penn will share Solstice lore while exploring dune forest draped in lichens and carpeted with mosses. As twilight descends, experience the gloaming forest during this special time of year.
/ Web site
The Nutcracker Ballet
Van Duzer Theater
/ 2 p.m.
/ $18
/ $18 Adults
/ $12 under 12 years old
/ $12 Adults - Online
/ $10 under 12 years old - Online
The Dance Scene Studio and The Ink People’s Sundance Ballet Company present their 3rd annual full length production of the holiday classic.
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Nice N Easy
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 students/seniors
/ Free MGMA members/children
Jazz trio with Bear Winkle on bass, Albert Clark on piano and vocals and Bill Moehnke on drums and vocals joined by special guest Brigette Brannan on vocals.
/ Web site
White Christmas (1954)
The MGC
/ 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with The MGC’s inaugural classic movie matinee.
All Events!
Lego Club
Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Members
Legos for younger kids and older kids!
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Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
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Second Degree Reiki Class
Sun Yi’s Academy of Tae Kwon Do Arcata
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $200
“Second Degree Reiki is for those who have received their First Degree attunement and are ready to expand their Reiki practice and begin helping others with this gift.”
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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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Solstice Restorative Yoga
SoHum Yoga Studio, Garberville, CA
/ 2-4 p.m.
Enter the season of rest with a restorative yoga practice led by Rachel Ruth & Holly Carter.
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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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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Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $7
/ $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
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Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt’s most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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KaraokeIDOL
Shooters Off Broadway
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
Comfy Cozy Goatsy Karaoke
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Always fab. Always free. Always fun. With your host DJ MATTY G LOL <3."
/ Web site
Deep Groove Society
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Chill out your Sundaze.
/ Web site
KaraokeIDOL
Shooters Off Broadway
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
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: 11:30, 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: 11:00, 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