Friday, Dec. 15
(VIDEO) FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Playhouse Yuks
LA-based standup Barry Rothbart headlines a night of comedy at the Arcata Playhouse Friday night.
Top Events!
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Creamery District Night Market
Arcata Creamery District
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
Creamery District is hosting another Night Market just in time for the holidays.
On The Spot #11
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $7
The fastest growing live Improv comedy show in Humboldt County history is back at it again at the amazing and legendary house of local laughs, The Arcata Theatre Lounge.
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The Snow Queen
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $12 Adults
/ $10 Students/Seniors
/ $8 Kids Under 12
“When a magical mirror shatters and two pieces fall into the heart and eye of young Kai, his friend Gerda must embark on a journey of a lifetime to set things right and eventually embrace the power within her.”
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Madeline’s Christmas
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.” This Christmas, though, a nasty flu works its way though the boarding school, and only Madeline manages to stay healthy.
The Nutcracker
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 8 p.m.
/ $35
/ $20 kids
The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition, follows young Clara through magical dream-lands with the Nutcracker Prince. Set imaginations aglow this holiday season with this all-ages live dance performance at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts.
Barry Rothbart
Arcata Playhouse
/ 9-11:30 p.m.
/ $10
Barry Rothbart from ABC’s “Downward Dog” and Comedy Central returns to Humboldt for a night of laughs with one of the best. Danny Solomon from LA joins him and Andrea B from Tahoe also comes up for the show. Locals Josh Barnes and Jessica Grant open and Matt Redbeard hosts.
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XMAS JAM at Humboldt Brews
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ 21+
Fraktal Productions and Humboldt Brews present.
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All Events!
Pom Pom 101 Workshop
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 5:30-7:30 a.m.
/ $15
Learn how to make fabulous pom poms to liven up any space. Participants will discover how to create basic and patterned pom poms by reusing everyday, household items.
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Salsa Lesson and Social Dance
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6-7:30 a.m.
/ $7
/ 18+
We offer salsa dance lessons for everyone from no experience to very experienced. No partner required, but be prepared to meet people!
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Eureka High Schools Christmas Caroling
See Event Description
/ 8:30 a.m.
Christmas season is approaching us, fast. Our local Limited Edition Choir is getting ready and wants you to pick them to sing at your Christmas party!
Diggin Dirt. The Velvet Touch
The Jam
/ 9-2 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
A farewell to 2017 with some of Arcata’s most soulful and funky acts! Shake off the stress and dance your way into the new year in style!
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Baroni & Tomas Warehouse Sale
See Event Description
/ noon-6 p.m.
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Sauna Happy Hour
Om Shala Yoga
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $5
Cheap heat.
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Atlantis’s Fit Club
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 5:30-6:45 p.m.
/ $5
Arcata Recreation and Instructor Atlantis Riddle offer classes that are dynamic, music driven focusing on both high and low impact, as well, as high and low intensity taught in a manner that incorporates ALL fitness levels.
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An Evening of Caroling in Sunny Brae
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Arcata CA
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Bring a flashlight, all ages are invited and children are most welcome to join in this joyous holiday tradition.
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The Breadwinner
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
“This gorgeous third feature from Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon is based on the novel of the same name, about a young Afghani girl who disguises herself as a boy to try to rescue her father from the Taliban.”
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Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free
Live funky blues.
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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.
Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Author Bryan Radzin Book Reading
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Author Bryan Radzin offers this continuation of the synchronistic journey into the heart of politics and what makes us human.
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Queers in Space
Outer Space
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $5
An all ages queer dance party at Outer Space Arcata featuring queer bands, electronic artists, and DJs.
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HSU Faculty Artist Series: Garrick Woods and Rex Woods
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
Wind down from a busy week and settle into the holidays with a wonderful father and son concert, a part of the HSU Department of Music Faculty Artist Series.
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Rosewater
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Rosewater plays our 2 year anniversary show.
Signals Presents: Goth Night
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Hosted by DastBunny with guest DJs.
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Ugly Sweater Contest
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
How ugly is your sweater?
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Ghost Program
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Gettin’ down in Opera Alley.
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Winter Solstice Local Loudness
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Lashing Out will be rocking the house with other local talent.
Friday Night Function
Club Expression at The Tip Top
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ 21+
NightHawk
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
NightHawk is a Humboldt county rock band, dedicated to creating music that makes you want to dance! From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Dr Squid performs the greatest dance music from the last 50 years of rock and roll as well as jazz standards and a bit of country music.
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Doug Fir & the 2x4s
Cherae Heights Firewater Lounge
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Multigenerational rock and roll band comprised of fathers and sons playing classic rock and beyond.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- COCO 2D: 12:35, 3:10, 5:45, 8:20
- DADDY’S HOME 2: 11:55, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30
- DISASTER ARTIST: 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40
- FERDINAND 2D: 11:40, 12:30, 2:15, 4:50, 7:30, 8:40
- FERDINAND 3D: 3:00
- JUST GETTING STARTED: 1:35, 4:00, 6:20
- JUSTICE LEAGUE 2D: 12:40, 3:25, 6:15, 9:05
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 2D: 11:30, 12:20, 1:45, 2:45, 3:40, 5:10, 6:00, 7:00, 8:30, 9:15, 10:00
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3D: 1:20, 4:40, 6:30, 8:00
- THOR: RAGNAROK 2D: 12:10, 3:15, 6:10, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- COCO 2D: 12:30, 3:05, 5:40, 8:15
- FERDINAND 2D: 12:45, 4:55, 6:10, 8:40
- FERDINAND 3D: 3:20
- JUST GETTING STARTED: 3:25, 8:30
- MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: 12:40, 5:50
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 2D: 11:30, 12:25, 1:35, 2:45, 3:45, 6:00, 7:10, 8:20, 9:15
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3D: 1:20, 4:40, 8:00
- THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:25
Minor Theatre
- LADY BIRD: 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: 2:00, 3:50, 7:00, 8:30, 10:10, 11:30
- THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: 5:30