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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Gently Used Toy Drive

Blue Lake Community Resource Center / 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Please consider donating your unneeded gently used toys to the Blue Lake Community Resource Center. Donated toys will be given away for free to parents and caregivers to regift to the children in their lives for the holidays.

668-5239 / Web site

Silver Sneakers Tai Chi

Adorni Center / 10 a.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

EnerChi is comprised of easy to learn, modified tai chi forms aimed at improving well-being.

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Zumba with Michaele!

Adorni Center / 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

Nothing is better than a workout that doesn't feel like a workout. Join our talented Micheale for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Beginner/Intermediate Line Dancing

Adorni Center / 1:30-2:30 p.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

Both Beginners and Intermediate welcome to attend this hour session of classic line dancing! Come have fun!

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Gift Making Series

Coffee Break / 3:30 p.m.

Learn from an experienced bracelet maker. Grab a drink and get crafty. All supplies provided and take home your creation.

825-6685 / coffeebreakhumboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Peaceful Rally for Gaza Ceasefire

Eureka Courthouse on 5th Street / 4-6 p.m. / Free

Vigil, rally and march for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Language Exchange Meetup

Familia, Arcata / 5-7 p.m.

Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!

925-214-8099 / wetravelconnectusa@gmail.com /

Hospitality Night in Ferndale

Ferndale / 5-9 p.m. / Free

Old-fashioned Christmas magic meets festive holiday street fair at Ferndale's annual Hospitality Night. Main Street merchants stay open late the first Friday in December to serve up holiday cheer to patrons.

786-4477 / info@visitferndale.com / Web site

Artisan Faire

Arcata High School / 5-8 p.m. / Free

A variety of handmade, one-of-a-kind items will be for sale including gifts made in our woodshop, laser engraved items made in our Maker Space, wreaths, art and photography from the Arcata Arts Institute, and so much more!

825-2400 / Web site

Retro Video Game Tournament

Bayshore Mall / 5-8 p.m. / $25

Fundraiser for Gordon Clatworthy for 1st District Supervisor. Goldeneye, Mario Kart 64, and more! Tickets available at Sparky Fox Arcade at the Bayshore Mall. Prizes depend on participation.

clatworthy.gordon@gmail.com / Web site

Zumba!

Adorni Center / 5:30 p.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

"Nothing is better than a workout that doesn't feel like a workout! Join our talented Zumba instructors for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!"

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Skate Nights!

Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 5:30-8 p.m. / $5 / $6 Adult

Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night??

441-4248 /

Tarot Card Readings

Humboldt Bay Social Club / 5:30-8:30 p.m. / $15

Tarot Card Readings every first Friday of the month at HBSC with Nina Fazio-Dean.

502-8544 /

Irie Rockerz

Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-8 p.m. / Free

"A musical journey that intertwines Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Hip-Hop with the cultural tapestry of Humboldt County and Jamaica."

986-7700 / family@gyppo.com / Web site

Pat Holland

Six Rivers Brewery / 6-8 p.m.

Acoustic guitar.

616-4534 / path63b@gmail.com / Web site

An Evening of Entheogenic Education

See Event Description / 6-9 p.m. / Free

This will be an educational & community building event. There will be speakers and educators to discuss psilocybin mushrooms, iboga, ayahuasca and more.

840-5374 / decrimhumboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Dreams On Fire

Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-9 p.m. / Free

Buckle into your seat to enjoy some melodic indie-arthouse, space-rock from a local favorite, Dreams On Fire!

986-7700 / family@gyppo.com / Web site

Friday Night Flips

Arcata Community Center / 6-8 p.m. / $10

An evening of play and fun in the Arcata Community Center Gymnastics Room. For ages 5-12 years. No gymnastics experience required.

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Jim Dodge: Always Something

Northtown Books / 7-8 p.m.

"e welcome poet and novelist Jim Dodge back to the store to read from Always Something, his new collection of poems from Limberlost Press."

822-2834 / info@northtownbooks.com / Web site

DJ Pandemonium Jones

The Sanctuary / 7-10 p.m. / $5 / $20 Sliding Scale

DJ Pandemonium Jones will be spinning soul & funk music from 7-10pm. There will be drinks & treats available.

together@sanctuaryarcata.org / Web site

Moth & The Three Two-Spirits

Synapsis / 7 p.m. / Free

Four local poets, Harvey Gray, Jace Aundreiu, Olivia Mitchell, and Moth Taylor, are releasing new publications! Come to Synapsis to hear their work in person and catch a celebration of local poetry and genderistic community, including some local musical features.

616-3104 / muppet33@gmail.com / Web site

Stand-up Comedy

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-8 p.m. / Free / 18+

Ten minute open mic sets for comedians working to hone their craft.

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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.

444-2244 / jessdancer.speakeasy@gmail.com / Web site

“Let’s Talk About Palestine” Film Screenings

Humboldt State University Native American Forum / 7-9 p.m. / Free

Join us on Friday evenings to learn more about Palestine. Film screenings are in BSS 162, Cal Poly Humboldt, Native American Forum.

Eureka Symphony: A Joyful Celebration

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9 p.m. / $19 / $10 RUSH cash student at 7 p.m. / $15 RUSH cash adult at 7 p.m.

The orchestra opens with Gwyneth Walker's "Symphony of Grace" then is joined by mezzo-soprano Molly Mary Mahoney and tenor David Powell for Handel's "Comfort Ye" and "Every Valley."

845-3655 / ticketing@eurekasymphony.org / Web site

Peter and the Starcatcher

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30 p.m. / $18 / $16 Students/Seniors

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo.

786-5483 / info@ferndalerep.org / Web site

Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Combos

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8 p.m. / $10 / Free Cal Poly Students with ID / $5 Children

The King's Milk Quartet is comprised of members Niko Roberds, alto sax, Dylan Westfall, guitar, Andrew Erbach, bass, and Gavin Kingsley, drums.

826-3928 / Web site

International Folk Dance Party

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 8-10:30 p.m. / $5

The event features easy dances and an evening of international music with Chubritza.

496-6734 / kurumada@humboldt.edu / Web site

It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-9:30 p.m. / $18 Seniors/Students / $20 Adults

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as an on-stage radio broadcast. With an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds on Christmas Eve!

442-6278 / ncrtboxoffice@gmail.com / Web site

Ora Cogan, Meg Baird

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $10 / $15 day of show / 21+

Vancouver, B.C. artist Ora Cogan has toured extensively throughout Europe & North America, and her latest album 'Formless' was released in August. With psych-folk luminary Meg Baird.

630-5000 / info@miniplexevents.com / Web site

Claire Bent & Citizen Funk

The Basement / 9-11:45 p.m. / 21+

Dance the night away with Claire Bent & Citizen Funak at the Basement in Arcata

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Nando Molina Special Recording

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10

Molina came to the first open mic at The Jambalaya more than 10 years ago and he's still crushin' the jokes. Headlining the club for the first time in over a year. He's recording his first special.

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Latin Nights with DJ Pachanguero

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Have one of the best nights of your life with the passion of Latin Rhythms! DJ Pachanguero brings the heat to the Wave Lounge.

668-9770 / Web site

Karaoke

Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!

839-2013 / centralstationtavern@gmail.com /

YO! First Fridays

The Jam / 9:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. / 21+

A night of '90s-early 2000s hip hop, dance and R&B music with DJ KRTMS and special guests. Live dancing by Kelslay and Syn.

822-5266 / Web site

The Latest Show

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 11 p.m.-midnight / $5

Josh Barnes brings his variation of the night show back to Savage Henry's late nights. The latest show will be a mix of late night talk show, a touch of music and Savage Henry ton of Shenanigans.

845-8864 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema