Pints for the Playmaker
Six Rivers Brewery / noon-8 p.m.
Six Rivers Brewery is hosting a fundraising event where a portion of the days proceeds will send McKinleyville High’s Senior football star Walter Morton, to play in the Native All-American football game in Minneapolis on December 14th.
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Made in Humboldt: A Night to Shine
The Historic Eagle House / 5:30-9 p.m. / $45
End of year celebration, honoring the creativity, resilience, and contributions of local small businesses that keep our community thriving.
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Dick Taylor Chocolate’s 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Dick Taylor Chocolate Factory / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Food trucks, hot chocolate samples, Old Town Carriage, and the Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir.
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Sci-Fi Night: Brazil (1985) 40th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel.
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Jackson and the Janks
The Olde Riverwood / 7-10 p.m. / Free
Free show. New York-based rock-and-roll, rhythm-and-blues, garage gospel band. Known to light up the floor with fresh and time-honored dancin’ music.
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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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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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Winter Tales: A Holiday Concert
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Eureka Symphony invites the community to experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season. This year’s holiday program is a festive journey through beloved classics and vibrant contemporary works.
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Comedians Marc Yaffee and Adam Stone
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 8 p.m. / $30 / $40 front row / $20 adv.
Marc’s funny-not-filthy comedy has landed him two Dry Bar comedy specials and Best of the Fest Burbank Comedy Festival honors. Marc was also named one of the 25 Indigenous Comedians to watch by IllumiNatives Magazine.
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Lauren Brenner
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / $10
Brenner now calls Humboldt County, CA home where she lives with her daughter, a dog and one turtle (so far), where she is the morning weathercaster and news reporter for NBC affiliate KIEM & KVIQ TV, a regular at the Savage Henry Comedy Club and serves as a writer for the Savage Henry Magazine.
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A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $20 / $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
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Jacki & the Jollies
Logger Bar / 8:30-11:30 p.m. / Free
Local disco/grunge/funky/rockers.
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Bicicletas Por La Paz, Makenu
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $18 Advance / 21+
Oakland’s leading psychedelic Cumbia band brings you folkloric cumbia with a modern psychedelic twist.
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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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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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Black & White Ocean Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6:30-10:30 p.m. / Free
“This isn’t your average gala. It’s a full-on community party dedicated to protecting what we all love: the wild, beautiful Humboldt coast.” Music by Checkered Past.
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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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Will Jam For Food
Eureka Theater / 7 p.m. / $30 / $75 VIP
A Community Gathering to support those experiencing food insecurity. Local musicians unite at Eureka Theater to fight hunger in Humboldt County. Brett McFarland, Dash Rowe (of The California Poppies), Claire Bent, and Leah Crenshaw (Bump Foundation) all backed by B. Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge.
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Winter Tales: A Holiday Concert
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Eureka Symphony invites the community to experience the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season. This year’s holiday program is a festive journey through beloved classics and vibrant contemporary works.
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Emo Night
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-11 p.m. / $5
Halloween on Christmas with sets by Immolate, Crash Monroe and Jeezy Rogue.
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A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $20 / $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
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Stick Men
The Wild Hare Tavern / 9-11:55 p.m. / $40 / 21+
Powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Marcus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance.
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The Brothers Comatose
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $30 / $25 Advance / 21+
Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance.
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Arcane Artists: Arcane Nightmare
RampArt Skatepark / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / $15 / $45 Door VIP / $35 Presale VIP / $30 Door GA / 21+
Come immerse yourself in this Nightmare Before Christmas. We are bringing none other than the sensational EDM duo Rich DietZ, who have gained global recognition for their unique sound.
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A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2-4 p.m. / $20 / $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
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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 / 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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Mdou Moctar
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7:30 p.m.
Nigerian guitarist, singer and songwriter Mahamadou Souleymane performs modern rock inspired by Tuareg guitar music.
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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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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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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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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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Fuego Reggaeton Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $15 / 18+
DJs Pressure, Statik and D’Vinity bringing that high-voltage global club energy straight to the Arcata Theatre Lounge for the final Fuego of 2025.
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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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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 / 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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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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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 / 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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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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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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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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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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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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