Saturday, Dec. 8
Top Events!
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Loleta 2018 Holiday Craft Fair
Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Featuring over 60 vendors and Famous Indian Tacos made by the Pentecostal Church Youth Group of Eureka to support their Youth Convention in Visalia.
Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $1
Come out and shop for unique handcrafted gifts from over 50 artisans while enjoying live music and warm, nutritious eats.
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Humboldt Ice Rink
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 kids
/ $5 school skate
The Humboldt County Fair is proud to announce our new ownership of the Humboldt Ice Rink! We are excited to provide a new indoor home for the rink in Belotti Hall at the Fairgrounds in Ferndale.
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Annual Truckers’ Christmas Parade
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
Annual local tradition we’re really proud of featuring big rigs covered in Christmas lights. Starts at Redwood Acres and makes a Harris Street to I Street to Seventh Street to Myrtle Street loop before ending where it began.
Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir Holiday Concert
Arcata Presbyterian Church
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 Student & Senior
/ Free Children 5 & under
The AIGC Youth Choir will open the show. The adult choir is directed by Kristin Kirby and accompanied by a full band. Lorenza Simmons-Phillips directs the youth choir.
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Robin Hood Knight of the Stars-A Space-capade
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students and Members
/ $8 Kids 12 and under
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49th Annual Christmas Celebration in Song
Christ Episcopal Church
/ 7:30 p.m.
The Ferndale Community Choir performs an eclectic selection of sacred and inspiring music from across the centuries and around the world, plus readings to inspire your holiday spirit.
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A Christmas Story: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Produced in collaboration with Humboldt Light Opera Company, A Christmas Story is a sure-fire holiday hit for the whole family.
Humboldt Council of the Blind 10th (Non) Annual Benefit Show
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
Featuring local hard rock bands Lord Ellis and The GoAways, plus comedian Gavin Smiley and others.
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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
“In this charming and irreverent musical comedy, six awkward and neurotic spelling prodigies give it their all, so that one will be the final victor of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Parental guidance suggested for ages under 13.”
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The Character Project
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
“In Dell’Arte International’s “Character Project,” eight young actor-creators transform into physical characters of their own devising, in a collage of richly imagined stories and worlds!”
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‘All You Need Is Love’
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Silver Hammer celebrates the life and music of John Lennon on the anniversary of his death. Join us for a night of Beatles music and some solo Lennon material.
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Northwest Invasion w/ Sam Miller
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Sam Miller (Olympia), headlines a night of Oregon and Washington’s funniest comedians. Rudy Tyburczy and Tylor Jones also come down and local stalwart Matt Redbeard also performs. Eugene’s Great Grandfather of laughter Seth Milstein hosts.
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Money
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
Humboldt County’s most notable and reliable Pink Floyd tribute act.
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All Events!
Drop-In Gymnastics
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 9-9:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
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Gentle Yoga!
Om Shala Yoga
/ 9:15-10:15 a.m.
/ $9
This class is for all levels and those seeking a practice focusing on stretching, relaxation, and calming of the mind.
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Breakfast With Santa
Red Lion Hotel
/ 9:30 a.m.
/ $17 Adults & Children 12+
/ $8 Children (2-11)
Come eat breakfast, decorate cookies and get your picture taken with Santa.
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Humboldt Pet Supply’s Monthly Marsh Cleanup
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 9:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
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Stocking Stuffer Boutique
The MGC
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Come join us in “filling” your stockings, and gift lists! We will have Santa here, and Sandy Petersons Photography to record the moment.
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All Seasons Orchestra
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $31 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invite 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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Drop-In Gymnastics
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 10-10:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
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42nd Annual Winter Arts Faire
Mateel Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Arcata Plaza Winter Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Join us every Saturday on the Arcata Plaza to purchase the freshest gmo-free foods from across the county.
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Holiday Castles & Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $15
/ $21 non-resident
Join friends for holiday crafts, games and sweets treats. Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house.
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Free Crafting With RCEA
The Jefferson Project
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join RCEA on Saturday, December 8th to make Holiday Cards with LED lights!
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Eureka Trash Bash
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This is a special bi-monthly cleanup due to a partnership with ECO Eureka and PacOut Green Team.
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Open Lab
The Sanctuary
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ $5
Open Lab is a time for community access to art-making resources, tools and facilities.
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Visits with Santa
Jacoby’s Storehouse
/ noon-3 p.m.
Downtown Arcata has created many opportunities for your family to visit with Santa, all of these events are complimentary. Please be welcome to stay and enjoy all the beauty that our magical downtown historic Arcata has to offer throughout the holiday season.
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Holiday Castles & Graham Cracker Houses
Arcata Community Center
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $21 non-resident
Join friends for holiday crafts, games and sweets treats. Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
Arcata High School
/ 2-5 p.m.
/ $10
/ $10 General Admission
/ $8 Students/Seniors
/ $5 Opening Night Student Special
The Arcata Arts Institute presents Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-nominated play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, directed by Melanie Zapper.
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Artist Talk with Leslie Price
The Black Faun Gallery
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ Free
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45th Anniversary Gala and Holiday Party
The Historic Eagle House
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $65 Non-members
/ $60 Society members
/ $10 Dancing only 7:30-10pm
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Craft Singles: A Cheesy Trivia Night
See Event Description
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Single? Love trivia? Come meet some new friends at Arts & Drafts’ Cheesy Trivia Night!
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Around the World in 80 Days: The Dell’Arte Company’s 38th Annual Holiday Show Tour
Eureka Theater
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holiday show tour, now in its 38th year, ushers in the festive season with an adaptation of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days; The timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and attempting the impossible.
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Dancing to the Delta Nationals
The Historic Eagle House
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $10
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HSU Wind Ensemble
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ Free HSU Students with ID
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Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Strictly Soul Saturdays
The Griffin
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bring your dancin’ shoes and groove to classic and contemporary R&B, hip and soul tunes!
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Jimi Jeff and The Gypsy Band
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Brad Wilson
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Performing over 100 shows a year, Brad has become known as a smokin’ hot Blues player who can rock the house all night long with the best of them.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: 12:00, 3:10, 6:10, 9:10
- BOY ERASED: 7:15
- CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?: 7:00, 9:25
- CREED II: 12:05, 3:05, 6:05, 9:05
- DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH 2D: 11:45, 2:00, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45
- FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD 2D: 11:40, 1:10, 2:45, 4:10, 5:50, 8:55
- INSTANT FAMILY: 11:55, 2:50, 5:40, 8:30
- NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS, THE 2D: 11:50, 2:15, 4:40
- POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:25, 9:40
- RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 2D: 11:30, 1:00, 2:10, 3:40, 4:50, 6:20, 7:30, 9:00
- ROBIN HOOD: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30
- WIDOWS: 12:15, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20
Mill Creek Cinema
- BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- CREED II: 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:15
- DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH 2D: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50
- FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD 2D: 11:45, 2:50, 5:55, 8:55
- INSTANT FAMILY: 12:05, 3:05, 5:50, 8:45
- POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20
- RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 2D: 11:55, 2:40, 5:25, 8:05
- ROBIN HOOD: 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30
Minor Theatre
- AT ETERNITY’S GATE: 2:30, 5:00, 7:50
- FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD: 1:30, 5:30, 8:30
- THE GRINCH: 3:30, 6:00, 9:00