Sunday, Dec. 17
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The Nutcracker
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 2 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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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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The Little Match Girl: A Warm Tale on a Cold Night
Arcata Playhouse / 2 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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Viva Dell’Arte! A Commedia Feast
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre / 4:30-8:30 p.m. / $100 / 21+
The Dell’Arte Players bring their gut-busting physical comedy and entertainment for a gala dinner, silent auction, performances, celebratory stories, and miscellaneous Viva La Famiglia festivities!
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Elf (2003)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
“Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father.”
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Zoo Lights: Holiday Extravaganza
Sequoia Park Zoo / 5:15-7:15 p.m. / $4
Guests are invited to bask in the glow of thousands of lights while enjoying appearances by Santa, treats from the Ecos Cafe, and signature libations poured by the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation.
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31st Annual Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade
Ferndale / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
Local farmers and ranchers parade fancifully decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons depicting holiday scenes down the Victorian Village’s historic Main Street for a sparkling country Christmas celebration!
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Treasures and Trinkets Flea Market
See Event Description / 10-4 a.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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Dune Restoration Work Days
Ma-le’l Dunes / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Humboldt’s dunes have been restored by hard working hands like yours! You can make a difference in the ecosystem, one invasive plant removal at a time.
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Krampus Christmas Gift Faire
Six Rivers Brewery / 1-6 p.m. / Free
Creepy cool craft vendors, adoptable cats from Companion Animal Foundation, gift wrap fundraiser booth and winter coat drive.
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Make A Thing: Holiday
The Sanctuary / 1-5 p.m. / $20 / $40 Sliding Scale
Join us for a day of fun in our maker labs! Start the day by sewing a tote bag using a simple design. Then head downstairs where you will be able to stamp a block print design onto your tote.
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McKinleyville Community Choir
See Event Description / 3 p.m. / Free
Listen to the voices of 40+ members singing traditional and more modern Holiday songs.To add to the enjoyment, listen to 2 quartets adding the season’s joy.
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Wreath Making Workshop
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 5-8 p.m. / $60
The holiday season is here and Mad River Brewery would like to invite you to join us for our second pop-up Wreath Workshop by Moon Carrot Farms! The first workshop was such a success we’re doing one more this month!
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Open Mic Night
Crisp Lounge / 5 p.m. / 18+
Hosted by Tim Trip.
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Jazz Jam
Blondies Food and Drink / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free
Epic jam of the jazz varietal. Open to new joiners and also combined of people who have jammed for years. Come hear some of the legends of Humboldt.
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Line Dancing
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 6-7:30 p.m. / $10
Beginner friendly.
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HLOC’s Babes and Guys Choruses in Concert
New Heart Community Church / 7-8:30 p.m. / Free
Let the joyous music of HLOC’s Babes and Guys Choruses lift your holiday spirits with a mix of beautiful melodies and jazzy tunes!
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Drive-thru Live Nativity
Fortuna Adventist Community Services / 7-9 p.m. / Free
Make the Annual Drive Thru Live Nativity part of your family’s holiday tradition. Listen to the narration as you drive through scenes depicting Christ’s birth and mission.
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Comedy Workshop
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-8 p.m. / Free
One of Savage Henry Comedy Club’s regular performers runs a workshop where comedians of all levels work on their craft.
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Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9 p.m.
Are you funny? Weekly comedy open mic. No cover.
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Karaoke Sundays
Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
“Come sing your heart out here at Bear River Casinos Thirsty Bear Lounge every Sunday.”
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: HOLY NIGHT: 3:30, 6:30
  • DIE HARD 35TH ANNIVERSARY: 12:15, 3:20, 6:40
  • GODZILLA MINUS ONE: 1:20, 4:30, 7:40
  • NAPOLEON: 11:40
  • 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: 3:30, 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, 3:50, 4:50, 6:40, 7:30

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