Saturday, Dec. 16
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Foxtrot, Paradise Inc., Opossum Sun Trail
The Jam
/ 9-2 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Psychedelic rock hat trick.
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The Nutcracker
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 2 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.
Madeline’s Christmas
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2 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 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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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.
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.
Aeromyth
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
In 2002, 5 southern California musicians set out to become the best Aerosmith tribute on the market. Years later, a few personnel changes and a new name, the band has accomplished what they set out to do, become the World’s Greatest Aerosmith Tribute Band!
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Soul Party #6
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Monthly DJ’s Red, Jaymorg, Tanasa, and friends spinning Soul vinyl.
/ Web site
All Events!
Santa visits Dows Prairie Grange Pancake Breakfast
See Event Description
/ 8:30-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ $5 Large Breakfasts
/ $3 Small breakfasts
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!
Kids Toy, Book, and Game Exchange!
See Event Description
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
Arcata Plaza Winter Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
“The growing season may be winding down but the bounty of the North Coast doesn’t end with Fall. The Arcata Plaza farmers’ market continues all winter long.”
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All Seasons Orchestra Fall Season
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $30 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invites you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
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18th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Redway Elementary School
/ 10-6 a.m.
/ Free
Humboldt paintball community
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $40
/ Web site
The Blue Lake Holiday Market
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Holiday Storytime
Northtown Books
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ Web site
Introduction to Lichens
Ma-le’l Dunes North (Off Young Lane)
/ 1-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Nature Story Time
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
HSU Forestry Club Christmas Tree Sale
See Event Description
/ 3-7 p.m.
Proceeds from this sale go to the HSU Forestry Club, which promotes the professional and ethical advancement of HSU forestry students.
Blase & the Stellar Jays
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Songs and Stories of American Immigrants
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $10
Jens Jarvie & the Heart Wide Open
Om Shala Yoga
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ Web site
Loving Vincent
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
“The world’s first fully oil-painted feature film brings the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to life to tell his remarkable story. All 65,000 frames of the film were hand-painted after being shot first as a live action film.”
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Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
Funky blues.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
The Roadmasters
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Roadmasters are one of Northern California’s longest running country bands.
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Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
/ Web site
DJ Gabe Pressure
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Hit the dance floor with Gabe Pressure after the Aeromyth concert in the Wave!
/ Web site
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: 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, 6:30, 9:30
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: 2:00, 4:00, 5:30, 9:00, 10:30
- THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: 1:00, 7:30