Saturday, Dec. 16

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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
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/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2 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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Black & White Ocean Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ $5 Suggested Donation
This classy evening will feature live music by Checkered Past and Makenu, live painting by Matt Beard plus special gift raffles with awesome local goodies and lots of holiday cheer.
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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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Stinkfoot Orchestra featuring Ray White
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $25
The Stinkfoot Orchestra pulls no punches - delivering two sets of Frank’s music via a 14-piece ensemble which incorporates a six-piece horn section, tuned percussion, and five vocalists.
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Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Fair
Dow’s Prairie Grange
/ 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $10
/ $6 Child Breakfast
/ Free Meeting Santa
/ Free Vision Screening
/ Free Under 2
Santa is coming to Dows Prairie Grange #505 and he would love to greet our local good little boys and girls during a pancake breakfast hosted by Girl Scouts.
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Zumba with Michaele!
Adorni Center
/ 9-10 a.m.
/ $7
/ $4 seniors
/ Free members

Sequoia Park Ivy League
Sequoia Park
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
We have our own Ivy League in town and it’s not what you think. Instead of hitting the books hard to get that college degree, we are hitting the park hard to eradicate ivy from our beloved Redwood forest.
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The GNOME ADVENTURE
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/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $5

New to You! Free Gently Used Toy Giveaway
Mad River Grange
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Inspired Yogalates with Micheale
Adorni Center
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $7
/ $4 seniors
/ Free members
“Join this fun session filled with the perfect balance of both yoga and pilates. Beginners welcome!”
Silver Sneakers Classic
Adorni Center
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $7
/ $None members
/ $4 seniors
Silver Sneakers Classic focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities.

FREE Classes
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/ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
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STRONG by Zumba
Adorni Center
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ $7
/ $4 seniors
/ Free members
Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat.
Zumba with Dani!
Adorni Center
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ $7
/ $4 seniors
/ Free members
“Nothing is better than a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout. Join our talented Dani for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!”

Mad River Brewery Tour
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Looking for a fun outing with friends, co-workers, or family this holiday season? Join us for a brewery tour!
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Zoo Lights: Holiday Extravaganza
Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 5:15-7:15 p.m.
/ $4
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Black & White Ocean Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ $10 Suggested Donation
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Drive-thru Live Nativity
Fortuna Adventist Community Services
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
‘Never A Dull Moment’ A Tribute To Rod Stewart
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8:30-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
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Low Class Jazz at The Basement
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
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New Faces
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Hosted by Josh Barnes.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino and Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Dr. Squid performs the greatest dance music from the last 50 years of rock and roll as well as jazz standards and a bit of country music.
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Braturday Night Live
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11-11:59 p.m.
/ $5
Brandy Lara and Evan Vest present a late night Anything-Can-Happen-And-Everything will happen show that blends comedy, talk, games and surprises.
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