Friday, Dec. 15
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The Nutcracker
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7 p.m.
North Coast Dance’s magical holiday tradition is back, LIVE on stage! Join us for an exciting ballet full of familiar favorites and fresh new twists. This year’s production features a cast of local dancers, and world class guest performers.
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The Little Match Girl: A Warm Tale on a Cold Night
Arcata Playhouse / 7:30 p.m. / $12 / $40 family of 4+ / Free 3 and under
Based on the original tale of The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, this Playhouse version has a twist, with an ending guaranteed to warm your heart. Antics and comedy abound, with mask play, puppetry, and original music.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30 p.m. / $18 / $16 Students/Seniors
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo.
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Emo Night
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $5 / $10 w/o costume / 21+
DJs Immolate & Jeezyrogue will be spinning deep cuts, new new, and the staples. Plus J.D. Garza will be bringing some LIVE emo vibes.
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Irony Chef
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10
Three teams of comedians get a secret ingredient (just like the famous competition, Iron Chef) and have to make something edible for a panel of celebrity and crowd judges. The winner will win!
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Latin Nights with DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Have one of the best nights of your life with the passion of Latin Rhythms! DJ Pachanguero brings the heat to the Wave Lounge.
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All Events!

Gently Used Toy Drive
Blue Lake Community Resource Center / 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Please consider donating your unneeded gently used toys to the Blue Lake Community Resource Center. Donated toys will be given away for free to parents and caregivers to regift to the children in their lives for the holidays.
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Treasures and Trinkets Flea Market
See Event Description / 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
3940 Dows Prairie Rd. McKinleyville. Learn about our organization, consider joining, enjoy hot cider and snack, browse a huge variety of items for sale, including gift items, housewares, many sizes of clothing, and much more. Different items will be featured depending upon the day and sellers.
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Silver Sneakers Tai Chi
Adorni Center / 10 a.m. / $7 / $4 seniors / Free members
EnerChi is comprised of easy to learn, modified tai chi forms aimed at improving well-being.
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Zumba with Michaele!
Adorni Center / 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. / $7 / $4 seniors / Free members
Nothing is better than a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout. Join our talented Micheale for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!
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Beginner/Intermediate Line Dancing
Adorni Center / 1:30-2:30 p.m. / $7 / $4 seniors / Free members
Both Beginners and Intermediate welcome to attend this hour session of classic line dancing! Come have fun!
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Caroling and After-Party
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 3:30 p.m. / Free
Will you join us in spreading a little holiday cheer? Wear your ugly sweaters, your goofy Santa hats, your Christmas tree onesie - whatever puts you in the festive mood!
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Gift Making Series
Coffee Break / 3:30 p.m.
Our artist of the month, Stella, will be leading a macrame class on how to make plant hangers. She has been working in fiber arts for years, and will show the basics of macrame.
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Peaceful Rally for Gaza Ceasefire
Eureka Courthouse on 5th Street / 4-6 p.m. / Free
Vigil, rally and march for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Hatton Family Band
Old Creamery Building (Arcata) / 4 p.m.-6 a.m. / Free
The Hatton Family Band will be joined by their friends and mentors Tristan and Tashina Claridge for some old time and bluegrass classics.
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Adorni Pickleball
Adorni Center / 4-7 p.m. / $3 / Free Adorni members
Come on down and get some exercise by playing a game of Pickle Ball!
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Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 5:30-8 p.m. / $5 / $6 Adult
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night??
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Pat Holland
Six Rivers Brewery / 5:30-8 p.m. / Free
Acoustic guitar songs.
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Zumba!
Adorni Center / 5:30 p.m. / $7 / $4 seniors / Free members
“Nothing is better than a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout! Join our talented Zumba instructors for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!”
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Robert Tripp
Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Join us at Gyppo Ale Mill for an enchanting evening with Robert Tripp, where the serene world of ambient music meets the captivating realm of shadow art.
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist. / 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
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The Lost Dogs Band
Fieldbrook Market / 6-8:30 p.m.
Come out to Fieldbrook Market to hear local Blues and Americana band, The Lost Dogs.
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“Let’s Talk About Palestine” Film Screenings
Humboldt State University Native American Forum / 7-9 p.m. / Free
Join us on Friday evenings to learn more about Palestine. Film screenings are in BSS 162, Cal Poly Humboldt, Native American Forum.
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Stand-up Comedy
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-8 p.m. / Free / 18+
Ten minute open mic sets for comedians working to hone their craft.
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy / 7-10 p.m. / Free / 21+
Long-running Old Town musical institution featuring some of the region’s best jazz players.
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Remember Gathering: A Solstice Ritual
Outer Space / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $10
Not great for small children. Bring a special item to lend the altar.
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Irie Rockerz
Cherae Heights Firewater Lounge / 8 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+
A unique blend of genres from smooth Reggae grooves to an electrifying fusion of Rock, R&B, and rhythmic Hip-Hop beats, the Irie Rockerz bring a positive and uplifting vibe that the world needs right now.
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Latin Nights with DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Have one of the best nights of your life with the passion of Latin Rhythms! DJ Pachanguero brings the heat to the Wave Lounge.
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Karaoke
Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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Synthetic with DJs Unseelie and Datura
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
“Synth Pop, New Wave and Dark Wave - DJs Unseelie and Datura are bringing all the vibes Friday night at the newest and most exciting bar in Humboldt County.”
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Fuego Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $10 / $15 Door / 18+
We’re throwing a very Fuego Christmas Party this Friday! Santa’s Twerkshop is gonna be bouncing all night with the hottest dancers at the North Pole. We fully encourage you to embrace the season in Christmas attire and get into the gift of twerking.
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The Latest Show
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 11 p.m.-midnight / $5
Josh Barnes brings his variation of the night show back to Savage Henry’s late nights. The latest show will be a mix of late night talk show, a touch of music and Savage Henry ton of Shenanigans.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: HOLY NIGHT: 6:30
  • DIE HARD 35TH ANNIVERSARY: 12:15, 3:20, 6:40
  • GODZILLA MINUS ONE: 1:20, 4:30, 7:40
  • NAPOLEON: 11:40, 3:00
  • THE BOY AND THE HERON (ENGLISH DUBBED): 11:50, 5:40
  • THE BOY AND THE HERON (JAPANESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES): 2:40, 8:30
  • THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES: 12:20, 3:50, 7:20
  • TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 2D: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10
  • WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL: 11:35, 3:10, 7:00
  • WISH 2D: 11:45, 2:00, 4:20, 6:45
  • WONKA: 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 1:30, 2:10, 2:50, 3:30, 4:10, 4:50, 5:30, 6:10, 6:50, 7:30, 8:10
Mill Creek Cinema
  • CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: HOLY NIGHT: 6:30
  • GODZILLA MINUS ONE: 12:40, 4:00, 7:20
  • THE BOY AND THE HERON (ENGLISH DUBBED): 1:00, 7:40
  • THE BOY AND THE HERON (JAPANESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES): 4:20
  • THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES: 12:00, 3:30, 7:10
  • TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 2D: 11:50, 2:15, 4:30, 6:50
  • WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL: 6:50
  • WISH 2D: 11:40, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00
  • WONKA: 11:30, 12:20, 1:10, 2:10, 3:00, 3:50, 4:50, 6:40, 7:30

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