Saturday, Dec. 17
Top Events!
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Bayside Grange Holiday Handmade/Makers’ Fair
Bayside Grange
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join us for a fabulous art and craft show featuring beautiful items sold by the makers, tasty food and drink, marvelous live music all day.
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The Holiday Dash
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Starts at Del Norte Street Pier. The City of Eureka Parks & Recreation Department is inviting the community to come together for the grand opening of Phase A of the Eureka Waterfront Trail with a 1-mile family fun run.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2 p.m.
/ $16
/ $8 youth
The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. This family favorite runs 60 minutes long with no intermission and is suitable for children ages 3 and above.
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Alice in Wonderland: The Dell’Arte Holiday Tour
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ $12 Adult
/ $10 Students & Seniors
/ $8 Kids
This nimble new piece from the Dell’Arte Company featuring original music and athletic acting, this isn’t your everyday Alice! Uprooted by family transition and trying to find her footing in a new town, Alice is having trouble adjusting to NorCal life.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
Van Duzer Theater
/ 2-4 p.m.
Guest artist Charles Torres from San Francisco joins the cast again this year as the Cavalier, bringing with him a guest Sugar Plum Fairy. Students from The Dance Scene Studio and community members dance together to bring this traditional ballet story to life.
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Christmas Puppet Show
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 3 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With Isaac Bluefoot. Magical puppet show for kids and adults alike!
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Holiday Candlelight Walk
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $20 Family
“With the help of Board members, staff and the HBG “elves”, the Greenhouse will be converted into a festive space with holiday decorations and lights…and it will be beautiful!”
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Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum
Community Center of Mendocino
/ 7:30-10:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $25 at the door
In the spirit of bluegrass and old-time music, Grammy-award winner Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum will perform their versatile and engaging repertoire of love songs, laments, social commentary and free-wheelin’ fun.
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Alice in Wonderland: The Dell’Arte Holiday Tour
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $12 Adult
/ $10 Students & Seniors
/ $8 Kids
This nimble new piece from the Dell’Arte Company featuring original music and athletic acting, this isn’t your everyday Alice! Uprooted by family transition and trying to find her footing in a new town, Alice is having trouble adjusting to NorCal life.
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Burlesque Birthday Bash
Eureka Theater
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
/ $25 Premiere at door
/ $20 Premiere Advance
/ $15 General at door
/ $12 General Advance
/ 21+
VaVaVoom Burlesque Vixens are mashing together the ho-ho-holidays and a duo birthday celebration for Ophelia Cox and Gypsy Jezebel! Come experience the celebratory magic, featuring special guests Hugh Johnson, Demi Fluxx and Grrrlz 2 Men.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
/ $8 youth
The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. This family favorite runs 60 minutes long with no intermission and is suitable for children ages 3 and above.
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Imperial Destructo Album Release Party
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Ode to the Buzzard” Album Release Party with local favorites Ultramafic and Dead Mans Tale.
Soul Night #61
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
Missing Link Records presents your monthly soul injection.
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All Events!
The Lost Dogs
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Local blues and R&B band.
Bayside Grange Holiday Handmade Makers Fair
Bayside Grange
/ 10-5 a.m.
/ $1
Featuring over 40 artists along with great food catered by Comfort of Home and live music throughout the event. Come do your last minute shopping.
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Humboldt Ice Rink
Newburg Park
/ 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 children 12 and under
“The rink will be staffed by local community groups, including various school clubs and sporting teams, local service clubs, and more.”
Open Day
Humboldt Revolution Paintball
/ 11 a.m.-noon
Regular day of play.
Youth Art Christmas Ornaments
The MGC
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5
Each child will go home with between one and four handmade ornaments of their very own!
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Nature Story Time
See Event Description
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Geared for ages 3-6, Story Time will focus on local wildlife and will be followed by a simple craft project. Meet at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center and come prepared to explore the trails on your own after the program.
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Snow Party!
Humboldt County Library
/ 2-3 p.m.
Watch the Waltz of the Snowflakes performed by the Dream Quest Ballet Troupe.
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Harry and Snowman
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 4 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinee
/ 21+
This inspiring documentary about two underdogs tells the story of Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer, and Snowman “the Cinderella horse,” a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck, who would go on to win the triple crown of show jumping in the 1950s.
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Kunle Centre Warm Line
Humboldt County
/ 6-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
If you are depressed, anxious, or having a hard time managing your feelings-don’t wait until you need a hotline or crisis number for intervention-call the warm line at the Kunle.
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Handmaiden
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinee
/ 21+
In 1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl (Kim Tae-ri) is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress (Kim Min-hee) who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle (Jo Jin-woong).
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Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas… - A Seasonal Celebration in Song & Story
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
“Halloween isn’t the only time for ghosts and ghost stories. In Victorian Britain, spooky winter’s tales were part of the Christmas season, often told after dinner, over port or coffee.”
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Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All ages
Local.
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8 Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
USGGO
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization is a local funky improvisational jazz band.
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Ultra Secret
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
Original jazz rock.
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BluEnglish
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come out for a night of classic rock with BluEnglish.
Live Comedy.
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
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Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ARRIVAL: 12:25, 3:10, 5:55, 8:40
- COLLATERAL BEAUTY: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
- DOCTOR STRANGE 2D: 12:30, 3:20, 6:10
- FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 2D: 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:15
- HACKSAW RIDGE: 8:25
- MISS SLOANE: 2:45, 9:00
- MOANA 2D: 11:55, 12:50, 2:40, 3:45, 5:25, 8:10
- NOCTURNAL ANIMALS: 12:05, 5:40
- OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 11:50, 12:40, 1:45, 2:55, 3:50, 4:55, 6:05, 7:10, 8:20, 9:10
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 3D: 1:00, 4:25, 6:30, 7:50, 9:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- ARRIVAL: 12:50, 3:35, 6:20, 9:00
- COLLATERAL BEAUTY: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
- FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 2D: 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 9:10
- MISS SLOANE: 5:20
- MOANA 2D: 12:00, 2:45, 5:30, 8:15
- OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 11:50, 1:50, 2:55, 6:05, 8:25, 9:10
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 3D: 1:00, 4:25, 7:50
Minor Theatre
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY: 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30