Saturday, Dec. 31

BURN IT DOWN: New Year’s Eve 2016 Lowdown

Dammit.

As everyone on the internet has already anguished, 2016 was a year in which the world dropped its ice cream cone. Many celebrities expired. A few democracies got way lamer. To quote the year’s primary bummer, “Sad!”

Will 2017 be any less crap-a-lish? Well, Humboldters can certainly attempt to will joy into existence by gathering with friends and countrymen at a number of local soirees put on by people promising to put their all into making you forget recent horror. Scroll your New Year’s Eve Lowdown below and choose your therapy group. —AG 

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The Local Beer Bar’s Final Farewell
The Local Cider Bar / 4-11:59 p.m.
After 5 amazing beer filled years we are excited and saddened to announce that we will be closing down The Local Beer Bar permanently on December 31st of this year!
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The Love Witch
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 6 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 matinee / 21+
“Filmed in Arcata. Elaine, a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her Gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, and then picks up men and seduces them. However, her spells work too well, leaving her with a string of hapless victims.”
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New Year’s Eve Square Dance
Mattole Grange / 6 p.m.-1 a.m. / $10 / $6 teens
Dosey-do to the calls of Paul Sheldon and the Mattole Mudstompers until 10 p.m. Then, open mic and DJ music until midnight. Burger dinner served all night.
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Youth Overnight Lock-In New Years Eve
RampArt Skatepark / 7 p.m.
Fun-filled evening skating ramps, playing games, watching movies on the huge projector and more. Breakfast served in the morning. Pick up time is 10 a.m.
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Big Bass New Year’s Eve
The Fabulous Tip Top Gentlemen’s Club / 8 p.m. / $15 / 21+
With Masta $hredda and special guest Grasshoppa.
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NYE 2017: Absynth Quartet, Scuber Mountain, King Foot
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m. / $18 / $14 adv. / 21+
Three of Humboldt’s hardest working bands guide you into 2017.
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Jimi Jeff New Year’s Eve
The RockSlide Bar & Grill / 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Hendrix, Prince, funk, blues, R&B and rock and roll soundtrack for your New Year.
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New Years Soul Night Celebration
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $10
“A special New Years celebration edition of Soul Night. Bring in the new year and dance the night away to your favorite Soul tunes.”
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New Year 2017 Party w/ Taxi
Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Humboldt rockers sip champagne with you.
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‘80s NYE: Eyes Anonymous
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / 21+
‘80s hits help you kill 2016.
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New Year’s Eve Speakeasy
Arcata Playhouse / 9 p.m. / $20 / $99 table of four
Speakeasy is written and performed by Jacqueline Dandeneau with Tim Randles, Tim Gray, Tim Theiss and Corey Goldman. Harkening back to the days of cocktail tables and candlelight, Speakeasy takes you on a journey of old jazz standards and new jazzy tales.
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New Year’s Eve w/ Motherlode
The Jam / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Funk off 2016.
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Zion I: New Year’s Eve 2016
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $30 / $25 adv.
Booty Shakin’ Music Productions Presents
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Burt’s Big Band
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / $5 / 21+
Come out for a traditional New Year’s Eve celebration with the classic sounds of a really BIG band!
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R.I.P. 2016 NYE Dance Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / Free / 21+
DJs Crazy Leggs, Peter Piper, and Spaceman Spliff will be spinning strictly songs by artists we lost in 2016. Bowie, Prince, Sharon Jones, Bernie Worrell, Kashif, Phife Dawg, Rod Temperton… the list goes on.
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‘80s NYE: Eyes Anonymous
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / 21+
‘80s hits help you kill 2016.
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All Events!

Rinkydink String Band
See Event Description / midnight-1:30 a.m. / Free / 21+
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Rinkydink String Band
See Event Description / midnight-1:30 a.m. / Free / 21+
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Winter Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Find farm fresh produce, locally raised meats, hot food and much more!
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Humboldt Ice Rink
Newburg Park / 10 a.m.-8 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.”
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join this tasty jazz trio during our Noon Year’s Toast.
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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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NYE at the Vista
Vista Del Mar / 4 p.m. / Free / 21+
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NYE at the Vista
Vista Del Mar / 4 p.m. / Free / 21+
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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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The Movers and The Shakers
The Forks / 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / Free
Live rock, blues and funk.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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Dr. Squid
Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 9 p.m. / 21+
Humboldt party band would prefer you dance more.
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New Year’s Eve Party
Red Lion Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+
Music by DJ Pete Meyer, Champagne toast, party favors.
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New Year’s Eve Speakeasy
Arcata Playhouse / 9 p.m. / $20 / $18 students & members
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • ASSASSIN’S CREED 2D: 2:45, 2:45, 5:40, 8:15
  • ASSASSIN’S CREED 3D: 12:15
  • COLLATERAL BEAUTY: 11:55, 2:20, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
  • FENCES: 1:40, 1:40, 4:50, 8:00
  • LION: 12:20, 3:10, 6:00, 8:55, 8:55
  • MOANA 2D: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00
  • OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY: 9:35, 9:35
  • PASSENGERS 2D: 11:55, 12:50, 3:35, 5:30, 6:20, 9:05
  • PASSENGERS 3D: 2:40, 8:05
  • ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 11:50, 11:50, 2:55, 6:05, 9:10
  • ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 3D: 1:00, 1:00, 4:25, 4:25, 7:50
  • SING 2D: 12:00, 1:15, 1:15, 3:55, 5:25, 6:35, 9:15
  • SING 3D: 3:00, 8:25
  • WHY HIM?: 12:45, 12:45, 3:30, 6:10, 6:10, 8:50
Mill Creek Cinema
  • ASSASSIN’S CREED 2D: 3:50, 5:45, 9:20
  • ASSASSIN’S CREED 3D: 12:15
  • COLLATERAL BEAUTY: 11:55, 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
  • FENCES: 1:10, 4:20, 7:30
  • PASSENGERS 2D: 1:05, 6:35, 9:00, 9:00
  • PASSENGERS 3D: 3:00
  • ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 11:50, 2:55, 4:35, 4:35, 6:05, 9:10
  • ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 3D: 1:20, 7:50
  • SING 2D: 12:50, 3:35, 6:20
  • SING 3D: 8:25
  • WHY HIM?: 1:00, 3:45, 3:45, 6:30, 9:10
Minor Theatre
  • ARRIVAL: 12:30, 9:00
  • LOVING: 6:00
  • MANCHESTER BY THE SEA: 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
  • MOONLIGHT: 3:00
  • ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00

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