Friday, Nov. 14
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Ready or Not, Humboldt is Already Doing Christmas Things
Thanksgiving might still be two weeks away, but eff it. Let’s jump ahead and do Christmas. If you’re already ready to get into merry mode, LoCO will direct your attention to Eureka’s North Coast Repertory Theatre where an ambitious production of A Christmas Carol will play for the next three weekends. How ambitious? We are promised giant puppets!
For more details, consider tuning into the audio player below which features a chat between KHUM’s Jordan Dobbins and Carol co-directors Shawn Wagner and Isabel Semler. Or, if you’re more the humbug type, there are less festive events in your Friday Lowdown listings farther down.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Downtown & Old Town Holiday Open House
Downtown and Old Town Eureka
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Kick off the holiday season with a night of festive cheer. Live music, Humboldt Bay Fire Truck & Toy Drive, Face Painting & Kids’ Crafts.
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Logger Legends, Liars and Lookers
Logger Bar
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
A family reunion in the bar gone horribly wrong. Secrets, ghosts, songs, whiskey, legends, liars, lookers, politics and the past create an elixir found only at the Logger.
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Metal Friday!
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6:30-11 p.m.
/ $13
Sets by Plague Bearer, Vaulderie, Warp Chamber and Bone Crown.
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Writer’s Roundup Songwriter Showcase
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $20
/ Free Kids 10 & Under
Join us for a Nashville style in the round Songwriter Showcase hosted by local singer-songwriter Ruby Ruth George featuring Polimana, James Zeller, and Fo Fera!
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A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
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Amaru Shia, Arrasssta, Diblinski
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 sliding - notaflof
/ 21+
A night of Bass Music, Baile Funk, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Digital Cumbia and more.
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Fuego: A Benefit For Centro Del Pueblo
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Presented by Nostalgia Crew and Arcata Theatre Lounge, this edition of FUEGO is a benefit event for Centro Del Pueblo, an organization united for the empowerment of Indigenous Migrants, Latiné communities, and the youth who lead the way.
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All Events!
Fitness Classes and Drop-In Sports
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Check out today’s fitness and drop-in sports schedule at the Adorni Center!
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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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Adult Intermediate Ballet Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $16
Intermediate Ballet is for those with experience in ballet training who understand dance vocabulary, can learn movement at a quick pace & apply corrections.
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Solstice Holiday Pop-Up
See Event Description
/ noon-7 p.m.
/ Free
We have a choice selection of gift items from local makers and artisans from afar.
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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
Immanuel Lutheran Church
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
Our primary intent is a gathering where the person with PD and their caregiver(s) may find some insights and know they aren’t alone.
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Lhatsik Harutkshi ‘Moving Stories’ Wiyot Film Festival
Eureka Theater
/ 5:30-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Wiyot Tribal Members
A two-day celebration of contemporary Indigenous storytelling through film.
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Language Exchange Meetup
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6-8 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
Live Music w/ The Dinner Service
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Birthday Bash Show
Froth
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
We’ve got a killer show this Friday with bands Something Wicked, Image Pit, Brain Dead Rejects, and Psyop Victim!
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Elderberry Rust String Band
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Music ranging from bluegrass traditionals, to originals, to Grateful Dead covers.
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Dead On
Fieldbrook Country Kitchen
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
We will have Dead On performing live at 6pm this Friday. Come on out for a great evening of music, food and fun.
November Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ $6 Adults
/ $5 Youth
“Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?? Skate!”
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Divine Polarity: Healing Through Sound
See Event Description
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $40
Every other Friday, I play with creating new worlds through experimental sound. The pendulum swings from grounded stillness to ecstatic flow, exploring the dance of presence and surrender.
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Adult Hip Hop Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $16
/ 18+
This class is designed for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience.
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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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GETTING DARK: Three One-Act Comedies by Daniel Lehman
Exit Theatre
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $20
/ $25 I Support the Arts
/ $15 I Need a Discount
“Is He Sick?,” “This Is My Spot!,” and “The Stump” written by Arcata playwright Daniel Lehman, directed by Wendy Butler featuring Amadeus Garcia Brown, Larry Crist, Kimberly Haile, Victor Howard, Heather Petersteiner and James Wright.
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Antigone
Gist Hall, HSU
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $13
/ $11 Children/Students
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
“Written almost 2,500 years ago in the 5th century B.C.E. by the playwright Sophocles, “Antigone” still resonates today.”
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Comedian Tay Stello
See Event Description
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Oak Deli Brewery presents Comedian Tay Stello! Featuring Josh Ruff, Markles Moneyscratcher, Lillith Blume, and more! Hosted by Pete Nelson.
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One Wise Sound
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Sean Tall’s Birthday Bashment with music by One Wise Sound spinning deep reggae tracks!
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Thankfully Queer Late Night Lounge
The Summitt
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
We’re launching our new late-night hang out!!
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Pachanguero is our resident Latin DJ and has been so for quite some time.
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Nighthawk
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Nighthawk rocks the night away with classic rock covers that will have you singing all night long!”
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