Saturday, Dec. 15
Top Events!
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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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Around the World in 80 Days: The Dell’Arte Company’s 38th Annual Holiday Show Tour
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students/Senior
/ $8 Children Under 12
The timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and attempting the impossible. To purchase tickets visit our website, call, or stop by in person at Dell’Arte.
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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.
Camp Fire Benefit Show
Forever Found
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $5
To rally the Humboldt community in the wake of the devastating fire, the Camp Fire Benefit Show will donate 100% of all proceeds to the North Valley Community Foundation. Bands! Aerials! Food and drink! Good community!
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Around the World in 80 Days: The Dell’Arte Company’s 38th Annual Holiday Show Tour
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students/Senior
/ $8 Children Under 12
The timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and attempting the impossible. To purchase tickets visit our website, call, or stop by in person at Dell’Arte.
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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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Around the World in 80 Days: The Dell’Arte Company’s 38th Annual Holiday Show Tour
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Seniors/Students
/ $8 Childer Under 12
oliday 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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Casey Neill & The Norway Rats, Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters
The Historic Eagle House
/ 7:30-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
With a long history in Humboldt County, Portland songwriter Casey Neill returns to Eureka with his band to conclude a year long tour in support of his acclaimed new album Subterrene.
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Casey Neill & The Norway Rats w/ Ashleigh Flynn
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7:31-11:31 p.m.
/ $10
/ $12 At the door
/ 21+
“With a long history in Humboldt County, Portland songwriter Casey Neill returns to Eureka with his band to conclude a year long tour in support of his acclaimed new album Subterrene.”
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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.
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.
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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Dune Ecosystem Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property.
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The Goat Down with DJM
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9:30-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“For over 20 years DJM has practiced the art of DJing.”
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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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Hot Yoga
See Event Description
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ $15
/ $125 monthly unlimited
/ $25 new students 5 classes
/ $15 drop in
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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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Bayside Community Hall Holiday Makers Fair
Bayside Community Hall
/ 10-5 a.m.
/ $1
“Great crafts, live music and good food. Come see some of the best Humboldt has to offer.”
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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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FREE Screening of Victoria-3 at the Minor
Minor Theatre
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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The Elfin Makers Workshop: a DIY Holiday Event!
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $5
Making unique and sustainable gifts for loved ones during the holiday season can be a challenge.
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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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Eureka SantaCon
Downtown and Old Town Eureka
/ 12:15 p.m.-11:59 p.m.
/ 21+
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Falk: Company Lumber Town of the American West Book Talk
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ Free
Julie Clark, the author of the new book, is providing a talk on the history of the company town of Falk and signing books.
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Virtual Reality
McKinleyville Library
/ 2-5 p.m.
/ Free
The McKinleyville branch of the Humboldt County Library is offering a virtual reality experience every first and third Saturday of the month.
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Nature Story Time: Flowers!
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Vanessa Munoz for Nature Story Time. Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time focuses on local wildlife and is paired with a simple craft project, props and fun movement activities. This month we will be learning about flowers!
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Artist Talk with Monica Coyne
The Black Faun Gallery
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ Free
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Visits with Santa
Jacoby’s Storehouse
/ 5-8 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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Loleta Open House
See Event Description
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Santa has cleared a spot in his busy schedule for this special Loleta appearance, arriving via fire engine (courtesy of Loleta Volunteer Fire Dept). Bring the littles to meet Santa and his merry band of helpers.
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AAI music showcase
Humboldt Brews
/ 7 p.m.
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Rosewater: Grateful Dead Tribute
The Jam
/ 7 p.m.
/ 21+
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Blue Rhythm Revue
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Dance!
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The Roadsters
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
An energetic, interactive, dynamic country/rock band whose strong male and female vocals offer variety & versatility.
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Dead On
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
Dead On is an acoustic trio exploring the music of the Grateful Dead and more.
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Evan Vest Does An Hour
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
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Husky Burnette - live music
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 9:10
- DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH 2D: 11:45, 2:00, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45
- FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD 2D: 11:40, 2:45, 5:50, 8:55
- GREEN BOOK: 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:15
- MORTAL ENGINES 2D: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- MORTAL ENGINES 3D: 1:30, 7:15
- MULE, THE: 12:40, 3:25, 6:05, 8:50
- POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE: 12:50, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25, 9:40
- RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 2D: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30
- ROBIN HOOD: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30
- SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 2D: 11:50, 1:10, 2:30, 3:55, 5:15, 6:40, 8:00, 9:25
- SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 3D: 4:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH 2D: 12:05, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50
- FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD 2D: 11:45, 2:50, 5:55, 8:55
- MORTAL ENGINES 2D: 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 9:10
- MORTAL ENGINES 3D: 3:50
- MULE, THE: 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20
- RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 2D: 11:55, 2:40, 5:25, 8:00
- SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 2D: 11:50, 1:00, 2:35, 5:20, 8:05, 9:30
- SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 3D: 6:50
Minor Theatre
- AT ETERNITY’S GATE: 12:00, 5:45
- EDWARD SCISSORHANDS: 3:00
- MET OPERA: LA TRAVIATA: 9:00, 9:55
- ROMA: 1:30, 1:45, 5:00, 8:15
- SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30
- SUSPIRIA (2018): 9:00