Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange / 6 p.m. / $20 / $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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Sci-Fi Night: Gremlins (1984)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
“After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.”
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Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange / 6 p.m. / $20 / $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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James Zeller: Let us Play Among The Stars!
Arcata Playhouse / 6:30-8 p.m. / $10 / $30 sliding scale / $20 (dinner minimum)
“Accompanying himself on piano and guitar, James will dig into his extensive knowledge of American popular song of all genres to present favorite classics and some lesser known (soon to become (your) favorite) gems.”
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Modern Nature, Brigid Dawson & The Mothers Network
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7:30-10:30 p.m. / $15 / 21+
“Their music explores collectivism, our relationship with the natural world, and the weight of consciousness and their latest album ‘The Heat Warps’ was released this year on Bella Union Records.”
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Maxwell Friedman Group
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
21 year old is truly the future of modern keyboard wizardry having already appeared onstage numerous times with legendary artists.
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Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange / 6 p.m. / $20 / $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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Metal Thursday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-9 p.m. / $10
Sets from bay area grind band Violent Opposition, Psyop Victim, Brain Dead Rejects and Stridor.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $15 / $40 family / $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Mateel Winter Arts Fair
Mateel Community Center / 4-8 p.m. / Free
Handmade crafts, festive food, and live music!
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Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange / 6 p.m. / $20 / $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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Fortuna Al Gray Light Parade
Fortuna / 6 p.m. / Free
The Fortuna Al Gray Lighted Parade is an annual holiday event featuring festive floats, big rigs, and vehicles decorated with dazzling lights parading through downtown Fortuna.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $15 / $40 family / $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Turtles Feast
Humboldt Brews / 7 p.m. / $20 / $100 VIP / 21+
Super group featuring ‘60s musical icons and historical figures Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton, Greg Douglass, Roy Blumenfeld and more.
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Rise: A Concert by the University Singers and the Humboldt Chorale
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $15 / $5 Children / Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The 100+ member strong Humboldt Chorale will raise the audience’s spirits with Rosephanye Powell’s “Arise, Beloved,” a compelling and energetic take on the commonly known psalm.
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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Comedian Jon Alcabes
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / $10
JON ALCABES is a Brooklyn based stand up comedian and a writer for satire website Clickhole.
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Fuego Reggaeton Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $15 / 18+
Humboldt County’s hottest Latin dance party. With DJs Pressure and D’vinity and the Fuego Crew Dancers. Whether you’re a reggaeton devotee or just looking for a night of pure dance floor magic, FUEGO delivers an unforgettable experience every month.
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse / 2 p.m. / $15 / $40 family / $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange / 6 p.m. / $20 / $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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Annual Trucker’s Christmas Parade
Eureka / 6 p.m.
Thousands of people line the streets of Eureka and delight at the evening spectacle of huge trucks adorned in holiday lights. A Eureka tradition for over 30 years, the Christmas convoys range in size from 50 to 100 rigs.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $15 / $40 family / $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Bella Rayne Band
Septentrio Barrel Room / 8 p.m.-midnight / $15 / $20 Day of / 18+
Bella Rayne is and 18 years self taught guitar phenomenon from Mendocino, California who is quickly making a name for herself in the music industry.
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Mateel Winter Arts Fair
Mateel Community Center / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free
Handmade crafts, festive food, and live music!
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse / 2 p.m. / $15 / $40 family / $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Rise: A Concert by the University Singers and the Humboldt Chorale
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 2 p.m. / $15 / $5 Children / Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The 100+ member strong Humboldt Chorale will raise the audience’s spirits with Rosephanye Powell’s “Arise, Beloved,” a compelling and energetic take on the commonly known psalm.
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December Second Sunday Drag
The Wild Hare Tavern / 5-7 p.m. / $20 / 21+
All I want for Christmas is a night of 1,000 Mariah Careys! Festive Drag performances, drink specials and door prizes! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater to enter.
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Santa’s Boat Parade
Trinidad / 5 p.m.
Decorated boats and marching bands line up at the harbor, follow the main road driving twice through town. Animated Christmas tree light display on the tennis court fence and the Trinidad School Carolers.
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Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange / 6 p.m. / $20 / $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $15 / $40 family / $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Mateel Winter Arts Fair
Mateel Community Center / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free
Handmade crafts, festive food, and live music!
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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Broken Compass Bluegrass
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
Broken Compass Bluegrass emerged in 2021 and has quickly gained recognition for their tight arrangements, tasteful picking, and standout songwriting.
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Hurricane Relief for Jamaica
Mateel Community Center / noon-11 p.m.
The Jerk Kitchen and Rastafari Headquarters presents. Live Performance Seed N Soil, Irie Rockers, Leaf of Life, DJ’s Just One and more.
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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Jingle Jam free kids concert
Arcata Playhouse / 4-5 p.m. / Free
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Jingle Jam Holiday Music Benefit Concert
Arcata Playhouse / 7-9:30 p.m. / $25
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Eureka Theater / 7-10 p.m. / $10 / $5 kids under 12
Join Clark Griswold and his family as he plans the perfect “old-fashioned family Christmas” and everything that can go wrong, does.
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4th Annual Evan Vest Holiday Spectacular
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / $10
Jokes, Guests. Songs. Cheer!
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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Durant’s Annual Headlining Set!
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / $5
Comedy Club founder and booker Chris Durant headlines with Josh Barnes, Brandy Lara, Madison Lopez, Chris Calpineri and more!
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The Basement New Years Eve Decades Party!
The Basement / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / $10 / 21+
Join DJs Anya Slayer and Zero One as they take us through all the hits spanning from 1970 through the 2000s. The giant clock will be counting us down to Midnight.
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New Year’s Eve Party w/ The Undercovers!
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
This year, we have none other than The Undercovers playing in the Wave Lounge for our New Year’s Eve celebration!
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $35 / $30 Advance / 21+
GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based have taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul.
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Mike Dillon Band, Brian Haas & Chris Noonan
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $18 Advance / 21+
Mike has performed as a key sideman to artists like Rickie Lee Jones, Les Claypool and Ani DiFranco.
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Gimme Gimme Disco
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $25 / $18 Advance / 18+
We are a DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80’s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, & so much more
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Mania: The ABBA Tribute
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30 p.m.
Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $40 / 21+
Featuring Curtis Salgado, Magic Dick, Anson Funderburgh and more.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Acapulco Lips, Hey Eleanor, Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes
The Shanty / midnight / $7 / 21+
Seattle psych-surf trio have been hypnotizing the Pacific Northwest with their novel blend of surf-rock sounds mixed with old-school girl group bubblegum dazzle.
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