Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $1
Come out and shop for unique handcrafted gifts from over 50 artisans while enjoying live music and warm, nutritious eats.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
"The growing season may be winding down but the bounty of the North Coast doesn’t end with Fall. The Arcata Plaza farmers’ market continues all winter long."
441-9999 /
laura@humfarm.org /
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/ 12:15 p.m.-11:59 p.m.
/ 21+
Ho, Ho, Ho!! It's that time of year again! Put on that Santa suit (or Santa Helper suit) and come on down to share in the Holiday Cheer, and libations, as we make our way through a few of Eureka's fine establishments! Yeah, its a thing.
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.” This Christmas, though, a nasty flu works its way though the boarding school, and only Madeline manages to stay healthy.
Faith Center Foursquare Church
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5 Child
/ $10 Adult
Faith Center’s Christmas Dessert Theater is back this year with Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, an adaptation based on the novel by C.S. Lewis.
442-1784 /
info@eurekafaithcenter.org /
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Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Students, Seniors
/ 18+
"An "unauthorized parody," this dark comedy imagines beloved child characters from a popular comic strip as teenagers facing the fact that they must someday grow up and deal with the harsh realities of finding their place in the world."
826-3928 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 students & members
The Arcata Playhouse annual holiday show returns with comedy, music, song and special guests galore.
822-1571 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
"This gorgeous third feature from Ireland's Cartoon Saloon is based on the novel of the same name, about a young Afghani girl who disguises herself as a boy to try to rescue her father from the Taliban."
630-5000 /
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The Old Steeple
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $25 door
Sourdough Slim & Robert Armstrong have had the pleasure of sharing their lively roots music with audiences at Carnegie Hall and The Lincoln Center to concert halls, festivals and fairs around the country.
786-7030 /
ferndalemusic@yahoo.com /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.” This Christmas, though, a nasty flu works its way though the boarding school, and only Madeline manages to stay healthy.
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
A spectacle-filled musical quest of epic discovery — Join wayward prince Pippin as he tries to discover his own little “Corner of the Sky.” Originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, Pippin is an adventurous examination of life, death, passion, and the purpose of existence.
268-0175 /
ncrt@sonic.net /
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Dell'Arte's Carlo Theatre
/ 8-9:45 p.m.
/ Free
Share an evening with 9 actor-creators as they transform into striking new characters in a moving kaleidoscope of richly imagined worlds.
668-5663 /
roman@dellarte.com /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
To borrow a phrase from heaven's new poet laureate, Leonard Cohen, Nicole Atkins was "born with the gift of a golden voice." But somewhere along the way she misplaced it. Goodnight Rhonda Lee is the story of Nicole finding her voice, and how, in doing so, she went a little crazy.
826-2739 /
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/ 8:30 a.m.
Christmas season is approaching us, fast. Our local Limited Edition Choir is getting ready and wants you to pick them to sing at your Christmas party!
362-9669 /
youngc@eurekacityschools.org /
Loleta Fireman's Pavilion
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
12th Annual Loleta Craft Fair sponsored by the Wiyot Tribe with over 70 vendors for your holiday shopping.
273-7425 /
oceansidejams@yahoo.com /
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Jacoby Creek School Gym
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $25
/ $5 students
If you are an artist or maker, or just plain crafty... we invite you to sell your product at our boutique. We will have hot coffee, baked goods, cookies, gift wrapping and more! Please email for more information.
jcspantherpress@gmail.com /
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $30 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invites you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $15
/ $20 non-resident
Join friends for holiday crafts, games and sweets treats. Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 non-resident
Join friends for holiday crafts, games and sweets treats. Enjoy the excitement of creating an elaborate cookie and candy house.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
"The world’s first fully oil-painted feature film brings the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to life to tell his remarkable story. All 65,000 frames of the film were hand-painted after being shot first as a live action film."
630-5000 /
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Humboldt Bay Social Club
/ 6 p.m.
/ $75
/ 18+
Humboldt Bay Supper Club is an event series of catered dinner weekends created by guest chefs, caterers, and event planners. Located in different locations throughout Humboldt Bay Social Club's properties on the Bay, each supper has a distinct style and flavor.
502-8544 /
amy@humboldtbaysocialclub.com /
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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
Annual local tradition we're really proud of featuring big rigs covered in Christmas lights. Starts at Redwood Acres and makes a Harris Street to I Street to Seventh Street to Myrtle Street loop before ending where it began.
truckersparade@keka101.com /
The Griffin
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
825-1755 /
vanessa@griffinarcata.com /