Friday, Nov. 17
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Girls Night Out: The Show
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $40 seated
/ 21+
“The Show’s got it all: amazing choreographed dance numbers and ripped abs, there is also interactive crowd participation with multiple opportunities for you & your girlfriends to get in on the action!”
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It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as an on-stage radio broadcast. With an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds on Christmas Eve!
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Familiar Faces, The Lamonts, The Critics
Humboldt Brews
/ 8 p.m.
/ $13
/ $10 adv.
Indie rock band from Southern California that was formed by identical twin brothers Sean and Chad Bierman, who serve as the lead guitarists and lead vocalists as well as the primary songwriters for the band.
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A Weekend With ‘Elvis’
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ $40 both nights
Experience the electrifying energy and charm of the young and dynamic Elvis Presley. With his signature moves and that unforgettable voice, Jesse Aron will take you on a journey through the early hits that catapulted Elvis to stardom.
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Mikel Nordstrom and Benton Harshaw
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Mikel Nordstrom is a standup comic and producer based in the California Bay Area. He has performed at venues such as the Sacramento Punchline and Cobbs Comedy Club.
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All Events!
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.
Garberville Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
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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!
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!
Fall Storytelling with local Ali Freedlund
McKinleyville Library
/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Fall Storytelling Family Literacy Party with Ali Freedlund
Humboldt County McKinleyville Branch Library
/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free all
Stories focused on the natural world of rivers, animals, trees, fish, and birds that are part of what we all share on the North Coast.
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Science on Tap: Fish and Frogs
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
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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!”
Ray Bevatori & Michael Curran
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-9 p.m.
Sit back, grab a beer and enjoy the music of Ray Bevatori & Michael Curren. Ray & Michael has been playing in Humboldt County for over 35 years and we all absolutely love them!
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Friday Night Flips
Arcata Community Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $10
An evening of play and fun in the Arcata Community Center Gymnastics Room. For ages 5-12 years. No gymnastics experience required.
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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.
Entrées and Espionage
See Event Description
/ 6 p.m.-midnight
/ $50
/ 18+
/ Web site
Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $6 Adult
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?? Come on down to Skate Night at the Eureka Municipal Auditorium!
Big 8
Wrangletown Cider Company
/ 7-9:30 p.m.
/ $10
Your chance to dance in the wine cellar! Great venue, great music and the kind of event that makes Humboldt the place to be. American roots, Muscle Shoals, New Orleans, Memphis.
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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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“Let’s Talk About Palestine” Film Screenings
Humboldt State University Native American Forum
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Join us on Friday evenings at 7pm to learn more about Palestine. Film screenings are in BSS 162, Cal Poly Humboldt, Native American Forum.
Poetry Meets Jazz with Jerry Martien, RLA Trio, and Gary Lewis, sax/flute.
Trinidad Town Hall
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $20 sliding scale
Since his first chapbook, The Rocks Along the Coast, written in Trinidad 40 years ago, Jerry Martien has published and performed his poetry in multiple venues throughout Humboldt County and northern California.
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Circus? You Hardly Know Us!
Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:27 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students
/ 18+
“We are the Humboldt Circus! A 23 year old club/community organization through Cal Poly Humboldt. We are putting on our annual fall show! This time, a Classic Circus themed Circus show!”
Rhythm and Rhymes
The Basement
/ 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Advance Sales
/ 21+
Spanning a variety of genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, and Reggae freestyle cypher and Spoken Word! Plus DJ Pressure and DJ Goldilocks will have things jumping with a dance party starting at 11 p.m.!
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the Lost Dogs Band
See Event Description
/ 8-11 p.m.
the Lost Dogs Band
See Event Description
/ 8-11 p.m.
NightHawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
NightHawk is a Humboldt County Rock Band, dedicated to creating music that makes you want to dance! From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues.
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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
- FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S: 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 8:00
- JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM: 4:40
- KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: 3:05, 7:15
- NEXT GOAL WINS: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40
- PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE: 11:45
- PRISCILLA: 2:00, 7:10
- TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR: 12:00, 3:30, 7:00
- THANKSGIVING: 12:50, 3:20, 5:50, 8:20
- THE HOLDOVERS: 1:00, 4:10, 7:05
- THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES: 12:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30
- THE MARVELS 2D: 11:40, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20
- THE MARVELS 3D: 12:40
- TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 2D: 11:30, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50
- TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 3D: 12:45
Mill Creek Cinema
- FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40
- KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: 11:30, 6:40
- PRISCILLA: 3:50
- TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR: 12:00, 3:30, 7:00
- THANKSGIVING: 12:20, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00
- THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES: 12:30, 4:00, 6:20, 7:30
- THE MARVELS 2D: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20
- TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 2D: 11:40, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50
- TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 3D: 12:50, 3:40