Thursday, Nov. 20
Top Events!
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Taste of the Holidays
Arcata Community Center
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $45
This beloved community event brings together the region’s finest chefs, restaurants, and artisans for an evening of festive tasting, community connection, and holiday cheer.
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Wild Left Turns and Chance Encounters
Exit Theatre
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $20
/ $25 I Support the Arts
/ $15 I Need a Discount
Features a variety of stories and songs about the serendipity of life with a mixture of humor and a bit of drama.Performers include Michael Crowley, Jeff DeMark, Pam Long, Siena Nelson and Marvin Samuels.
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Elderberry Rust Stringband
The Basement
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Round up your kinfolk for a foot-stompin’ hoedown. Saddle up for an evening steeped in the twang of folk, bluegrass, blues, and Americana, seasoned with that unmistakable Humboldt County charm.
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All Events!
Humboldt Ice Rink
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Families and friends can lace up their skates and experience the magic of gliding on real ice at the Fairgrounds
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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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Nature Story Time with Friends of the Dunes
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Nature Story Time is geared for ages 3 to 6. Each week there is a short story, movement activity and art project for children and their caregivers to enjoy.
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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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Happy Hour w/ Good!
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Language Exchange Meeting
College of the Redwoods Community Education
/ 4:30-5:15 p.m.
/ Free
The event will connect Spanish and English speakers looking to practice either language in an event of mutual benefit and support.
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Pints for Non Profits
Humboldt Bay Social Club
/ 5-8 p.m.
Benefitting Humboldt Mediation Services.
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Bluegrass With Cousin Vinnie
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $5
Bluegrass Jam and Show this Thursday!
Film & ‘Andrea Gibson’ Poetry/Open Mic Night
The Summitt
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
6 p.m. screening of Come See Me in the Good Light (Ryan White, 2025) followed by ‘Andrea Gibson’ Poetry & Open Mic Night
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DJ Josh Def3nder
Crisp Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
Neon glowing dance party.
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Trivia Night
Froth
/ 6:30-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
With our unique take on trivia, it’s not only a battle of wits but a hilariously good time. Come and grab a drink to drink, a bite to eat, and something sweet!
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The Vatcher Brothers
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7 p.m.-9 a.m.
/ Free
Free show for all!
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Wild Left Turns and Chance Encounters
Exit Theatre
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $15
Humorous and poignant stories about life’s wild left turns with Michael Crowley, Jeff DeMark, Pam Long, Siena Nelson, and Marvin Samuel’s. Music by Brothers DeMarkov.
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Redwood Coast Energy Authority Presentation
Humboldt Grange #501
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
Join RCEA’s Community Strategies Manager, Brytann Busick, for a presentation about who we are, what we do, and how we’re helping Humboldt County move toward a cleaner energy future.
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Food Web Responses to Klamath Dam Removal
Six Rivers Masonic Lodge
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
Presentation by Alison O’Dowd entitled “Food web responses to Klamath Dam removal: an examination of salmonid food resources downstream of Iron Gate Dam.“
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Three Ring Thursdays
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 advance
/ 18+
Hosted by Pete Nelson. Burlesque from Bella Bestia! Tarot Card Readings! Comedy Open Mic! Bands!
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Kaptain Kirk’s Kosmic Koncoction
Logger Bar
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
That’s right freaky people! Kaptain Kirk is back at the world famous Logger Bar to blow your minds!
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Thumb Leader
The Deposition
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5
Savage Henry’s monthly storytelling show.
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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 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ 21+
Treat Yourself Entertainment hosts.
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