Thursday, Dec. 12

Top Events!
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Ugly Sweater Cumbia Dance Party
The Local Cider Bar
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
Cider, compadres, y cumbias with Hispanic! at the Disco all night.
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Metal Thursday
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $5
Sets by Oxygen Destroyer, Kontusion, Bloodspire and Image Pit.
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All Events!
Photos with Santa
Humboldt’s Hometown Store
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $25
The sessions are approximately 15 minutes and are by appointment.
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The Arts and Wellness in Rural Spaces
Baywood Golf and Country Club
/ 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Jacqueline Dandeneau, Executive and Artistic Director of Playhouse Arts will talk on “The Arts and Wellness in Rural Spaces.” Playhouse Arts as the Local Arts Agency for the City of Arcata, provides art engagement opportunities for all ages.
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Good Vibes w/Good!
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Sparkling Light Spectacular
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $3
/ $5 Suggested Donation per auto
/ $3 Suggested Donation for Walkers
The holidays just got BRIGHTER as the Humboldt County Fairgrounds announced its First Annual Driving and Walking Light Tour!
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Back Seat Drivers
The Boardroom, Ferndale
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Music with your meat.
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Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
One of comedian Richard Pryor’s live performances caught on film. Pryor talks about: rascism and the differences between blacks and whites, along with talking about some of his recent film roles.
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Good Time Charlies
Septentrio Winery
/ 6 p.m.-8 a.m.
/ Free
Let the good times roll with some original music of the Americana rock persuasion.
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Jokes & Smokes! 420 Comedy Night
Crisp Lounge
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Have a laugh and burn one. Enjoy local comics while indulging in craft canna-cocktails.
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Chocolate Bark Making Workshop
Dick Taylor Chocolate Factory
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $35
Join us at Dick Taylor Chocolate for an evening of making delicious chocolate treats inside our factory!
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Anna Hamilton Trio
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free 21 and over
/ 21+
Blues, funk, swing and boogie with the very entertaining Anna Hamilton Trio.
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Thumb Leader

Closed Mic
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Comedians assemble for a sweet basement mic at the vets hall. Newly remodeled.
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DJ Whistle Punk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Whistle Punk will be in the lounge spinning classic country vinyl all night long!
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The Siren’s Open Mic
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
“Our stage is open and our mic is on. Add your performance to our open mic.”
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Supportive atmosphere, over 45,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.
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