Saturday, Dec. 13
SATURDAY LOWDOWN: OK, Here’s The Trucker’s Parade Map Again
Nothing aggressively solidifies the return of the holiday season in Humboldt quite like a good ol’ monotone “HONK HONK HONK… HONK HONK HONK… HONK HONK HONK, HUH-HONK.” Yes, happy Eureka Trucker’s Christmas Parade to all who celebrate.
This year’s Rex Bohn-sponsored event kicks off at 6 p.m. and, as always, will feature an impressive, endless stream of colored light-bedecked big rigs slithering their way through Eureka.
Also, LoCO is here to help: Because every year we see numerous comments online inquiring about the parade’s route, we’ll just go ahead and prominently feature THE PARADE MAP below while also reminding you that this will be an impossible night to drive through large swaths of Eureka.
Merry Honk-mas to you and yours. Other less-diesel-fume-engulfed events in your Saturday Lowdown farther down.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Mateel Winter Arts Fair
Mateel Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Handmade crafts, festive food, and live music!
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Annual Trucker’s Christmas Parade
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
Thousands of people line the streets of Eureka and delight at the evening spectacle of huge trucks adorned in holiday lights. A Eureka tradition for over 30 years, the Christmas convoys range in size from 50 to 100 rigs.
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Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol
Mad River Grange
/ 6 p.m.
/ $20
/ $16 students
“A board meeting for the financially-challenged National Theatre of the Woods is caused awry when members are trapped in the local grange after the town bridge collapses due to tumultuous weather.”
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Holiday Essential Cinema: It’s a Wonderful Life
Eureka Theater
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 kids under 12
Join George Bailey on his profound journey and rediscover why this story of hope, community, and second chances has resonated for generations.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Bella Rayne Band
Septentrio Barrel Room
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
/ $20 Day of
/ 18+
Bella Rayne is and 18 years self taught guitar phenomenon from Mendocino, California who is quickly making a name for herself in the music industry.
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The Red Room
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 After 10PM
/ 21+
We welcome Special Guest DJ Satanica (Goth Nite Arcata), with their signature blend of occult club energy and our Residents KreePeeO and Datura Prime weave Darkwave, Post-Punk, Industrial and More!
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All Events!
Sequoia Park Ivy League
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Instead of hitting the books hard to get that college degree, we are hitting the park hard to eradicate invasive ivy from our beloved Redwood forest.
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4th Annual Loleta Holiday Market
Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Over 75+ vendors and artisans!! Join us for food, fun and festival frivolity at this TWO day event! Food by Smokin Amens and beverages by Easy Squeezy Lemonade and Rustic Bull Coffee will be available for sale!
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Friends of the Arcata Marsh is seeking help from the community to combat invasive Himalayan blackberry at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary.
Adult Beginning Ballet Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $16
/ 18+
Beginning Ballet is designed for those with little to no ballet experience & those wishing to return to a slow-paced class that takes the time to explain technique, vocabulary & classical structure.
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Fire Arts Holiday Sale
Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Support your local artists in Humboldt this Christmas giving season.
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Jacoby Creek School Holiday Boutique
Jacoby Creek School Gym
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Holiday Boutique is an annual tradition at JCS featuring creations from students and adults.
Fire Arts Center Gallery Show
Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fire Arts Gallery features works from our staff and board members during November and December.
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Annual Arcata Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $2
The Holiday Craft Market is a two-day event where artists, crafters and musicians come together and share their talents with the community.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more!
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Reiki Level II: Weekend Intensive
See Event Description
/ 11-4 a.m.
/ $333
/ 18+
Experience a transformative weekend with our Reiki Level II intensive at our serene bed and breakfast. Deepen your healing skills and enhance your spiritual practice.
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Music and Makers
Eureka Natural Foods, Eureka
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Presented by Humboldt Made.
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Hometown Christmas
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Celebrate the magic of the season with us.
Chainmaille Workshop
Phosphene
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $90
Learn the basics with April Sandoval.
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Solstice Holiday Pop-Up
See Event Description
/ noon-7 p.m.
We have a choice selection of gift items from local makers and artisans from afar.
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Vintage Holiday Boutique
Annie B Ryan House and Gardens
/ noon-7 p.m.
/ Free
The Heritage Society invites you our annual holiday boutique. There will be lots of gifts and gift ideas available. The refreshments will be available in the tent to toast the season.
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Holiday Zumbathon
Adorni Center
/ 2-4 p.m.
Featuring Zumba instructors and teaming up with Humboldt Bay Fire’s finest.
Sean’s Shadows Presents The Magic Measuring Cup a Family Literacy Party
McKinleyville Library
/ 3-2 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free all
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Fused Snowflake Ornament Workshop
Phosphene
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $95
/ 18+
Our resident metalsmith, Erin Austin, will guide you through fusing copper and silver, refining the edges with files and sandpaper, creating a hook, and finishing with patina.
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Mitote at the Dunes
See Event Description
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
The event will feature a cultural dance offering by Danza Azteca-Mexica club of Cal Poly Humboldt, showcasing traditional dance and honoring Indigenous heritage.
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Festival of Lights
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 5-8 p.m.
This 100% original, handmade light show features imaginative displays crafted by MCBG staff and volunteers.
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Artist Reception for Fire Arts Staff and Board Holiday Show
Fire Arts Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
Join us for an artist reception to celebrate our Staff and Board Holiday Show.
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Drive-thru Live Nativity
Fortuna Seventh-Day Adventist Church
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Still-life actors and audio narration bring color and dimension to this timeless story.
Blues Fusion and Swing Night
Cali Planet
/ 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come on over and warm up the dancefloor after the Truckers Parade.
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Annual Choreography Showcase
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $8 Children
/ Free CPH Students
Directed by Haylee Wolff and Linda Maxwell. Choreography Showcase is a culmination of the work of dance majors and minors in their second semester of the program’s choreography two-class sequence.
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Thumb Leader
The Secret Society of Silly Things #18
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $10
No scripts. No plan. No clue what’s coming.
Just a crew of quick-witted weirdos making up ridiculous scenes and games on the spot — and dragging you along for the ride.
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Swiftmas
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $15
Come Celebrate the Queen’s Birthday!
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“Choreography Showcase” at Cal Poly Humboldt
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Children
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The Cal Poly Humboldt School of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents their annual Choreography Showcase, directed by Haylee Wolff and Linda Maxwell.
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Karashroomie
Culture Shrooms
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Karaoke hosted by local musician Alien Tacos.
Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $5 Children
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre Presents the Cal Poly Humboldt “Jazz Orchestra”.
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Pennies for Pluto
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Local alt rock band Pennies for Pluto headlines with special guests Hank VK, Izaak A, My Ex Wife, and Lxs Perdidxs!
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Stand Up Ink
Four Swords Tattoo
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Ever see comedians try and perform while getting tattooed? Now you can.
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Erica Rochel
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Erica Rochel and her fantastic band hail from Southern Oregon.
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Frogbite
Logger Bar
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
Original eclectic four piece band creating a diverse landscape of styles from rock, country, jazz, blues, and all in between.
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Karaoke en Español: A Benefit for Centro del Pueblo
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale
/ 21+
Una noche de karaoke de canciones españolas a beneficio del Centro del Pueblo.
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Matthew Wallace & the Flying Saucers
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Psychedelic Southern Rock.
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The Miracle Show
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
Humboldt’s longest running Grateful Dead tribute returns to Humbrews.
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