Sunday, Dec. 15
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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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The Valiant Red Rooster
Arcata Playhouse / 2-3:30 p.m. / $15 / $40 Family / $10 kids
The Valiant Red Rooster returns to the Arcata Playhouse this December for TWO WEEKENDS of fun, laughter, and festive cheer.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
“Halloween is over. Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion. Now he must join together with his friends to save Christmas.”
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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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Fire Arts Holiday Sale
Fire Arts Center / 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
It’s our biggest sale of the year! Loads of functional and decorative ceramics and fused glass pieces for Holiday gifting!
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The 47th Annual Winter Arts Faire
Mateel Community Center / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free
Featuring local handmade crafts, music, food, and activities for the kids, including Santa Claus!
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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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Arcata Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / $2
Join us for the 23rd Annual Arcata Recreation Division’s Holiday Craft Market. Come shop from a variety of over 50 regional artisans while enjoying refreshments and live musical performances from local musicians.
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Humboldt Paintball Community
See Event Description / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. / $40
Looking for an unforgettable adventure with friends? Forget the boring indoor parties – it’s time to take it outside!
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Vintage Holiday Boutique
Annie B Ryan House and Gardens / noon-7 p.m.
The Vintage Holiday Boutique is happening again this year and you are invited.
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Adult Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
The Makers’ Space / noon-2 a.m. / $35 / 21+
All gingerbread houses are pre-baked and prepared for your creative flair! Join us at The Makers’ Space for a fun and imaginative experience.
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Krampus Christmas Gift Faire
Six Rivers Brewery / noon-5 p.m. / Free
Our kitchen will be closed but we will have food trucks on site and the bar will be open!
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Samba Drumming Workshop Drums Provided
HLOC’s The Space / 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. / $20
6-week fall workshop. This series will focus on some styles of samba from the Bahian region of Brazil, specifically Samba Afro and Samba Reggae.
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Holiday Market
Logger Bar / 1-6 p.m. / Free / 21+
An opportunity to shop for your loved ones this holiday season while supporting local makers!
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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4 p.m. / $18 / $18 General / $16 Student / Senior / $14 10+ Group Tickets
Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.
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“Seeing the Light” a Concert by the University Singers and Humboldt Chorale
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 2 p.m. / $15 / $5 Children / Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The 100+ member strong Humboldt Chorale will wake everyone up with Rise, Shine!, a powerful African American spiritual arranged by Texas-based composer Marques L.A. Garrett.
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Partnership in Music Orchestra Holiday Performance
Eureka Woman’s Club / 2-4 p.m. / Free
Our performances will be presented by Musical Director/Conductor Garrick Woods, Professor of Music at Cal Poly Humboldt, and Concertmaster, Holly MacDonel!
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Play Lab Scores
The Sanctuary / 5:30-8 p.m. / $5 / $20 sliding scale / $15 sliding scale / $10 sliding scale
Join us for body movement improvisation on the third Sunday of each month. Bring ideas and your body.
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Comedian Paul Conyers LIVE
The Basement / 6 p.m. / $20 / 21+
Shows at 6 and 8 p.m. Paul Conyers is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy today. While his college basketball career was spent mostly on the bench, Paul’s knack for storytelling and razor-sharp wit has taken him to heights his shooting percentage never could.
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Open Mic Comedy
Crisp Lounge / 6-7 p.m. / Free / 18+
All skill levels welcome! Longer set times allowed. Come be a part of Humboldt’s Comedy Scene!
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11th Annual Holidays in Trinidad
Trinidad Town Hall / 6-7 p.m. / Free
Drive by the tennis court to see beautiful lights sponsored by local businesses and community members and down to the Harbor to see the Lighthouse Monument shining forth for the first time in almost a decade.
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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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HLOC’s Babes and Guys Chorus in Winter Songs
New Heart Community Church / 7-8:30 p.m. / Free
Through the years they have explored a wide variety of musical types from classic pieces to jazz and a little bit of pop.
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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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Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9 p.m.
Are you funny? Weekly comedy open mic. No cover.
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