Sunday, Dec. 14
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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Rise: A Concert by the University Singers and the Humboldt Chorale
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 2 p.m.
/ $15
/ $5 Children
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
The 100+ member strong Humboldt Chorale will raise the audience’s spirits with Rosephanye Powell’s “Arise, Beloved,” a compelling and energetic take on the commonly known psalm.
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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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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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Santa’s Boat Parade
Trinidad
/ 5 p.m.
Decorated boats and marching bands line up at the harbor, follow the main road driving twice through town. Animated Christmas tree light display on the tennis court fence and the Trinidad School Carolers.
December Second Sunday Drag
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
All I want for Christmas is a night of 1,000 Mariah Careys! Festive Drag performances, drink specials and door prizes! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater to enter.
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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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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All Events!
Trinidad Indie Craft Fair
Trinidad Town Hall
/ midnight-4:30 a.m.
/ $2
“We have such a beautiful selection of local artists from all over Humboldt County filling the whole town hall.”
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!
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.-4 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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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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Good!
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Good! delivers mellow music that grooves and improves the atmosphere of any room he’s in.
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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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Afro: Fusion Feel & Flow
The Sanctuary
/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $15
Explore and enjoy a fusion of West African movements fromg Guinea, Senegal, Liberia, Congo, and Mali with the genre of Afro Beats & traditional West African drumming.
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Photos with Santa
Bear River Casino Resort
/ noon-3 p.m.
/ Free
Free photos with Santa in the Tish-Non Ballroom!
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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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Dog Party
Hounds of Humboldt
/ noon-3 p.m.
If you bought a crowdfunding package and live in town, you can pick it up at the event!
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Solstice Holiday Pop-Up
See Event Description
/ noon-5 p.m.
We have a choice selection of gift items from local makers and artisans from afar.
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Milonga By The Bay Tango
The Historic Eagle House
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $10
Come and have some fun learning how to tango!
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McKinleyville Community Choir
Grace Good Shepherd Church
/ 3 p.m.
/ Free
njoy 40+ members of your local community performing beautiful non-traditional seasonal music.
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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It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5-8:15 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
A holiday favourite for generations… George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls.
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Thumb Leader
Comedy Karasmokey
Cali Planet
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Hosted by Humboldt County Comedy Legend (and KJ) Pete Nelson.”
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Holidays in Trinidad
409 Trinity Street
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
Artisan’s Faire featuring multiple vendors and unique boutique gifts; Photos with Santa, McKinleyville Community Choir Holiday Concert and Unique Boutique.
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Adult Skate
Blue Lake Roller Rink
/ 6:30 p.m.
Sorry, kiddos. Sometimes you get in the way.
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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.
Let There Be Joy
New Heart Community Church
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join HLOC for a festive Christmas concert featuring both it’s “Babes” and Guys choirs.
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Mariachi de Humboldt
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $5 Children
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
“Mariachi de Humboldt” will perform some of their favorite rancheras and sones, including Dos Arbolitos and Volver, Volver.
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Sunday Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
Sunday comedy open mic hosted by Josh Barnes.
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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 59,000 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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