Drop that plastic gift card right now. Far more original presents are to be had at the Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds on Friday (noon to 9 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Hey, five stages of bands playing real music all day instead of mall Muzak is worth $3 admission. Unless you love a synth carol, in which case, go on about your business.
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ART
Figure Drawing Group. 7-9 p.m. Cheri Blackerby Gallery, 272 C St., Eureka. A chance to hone your skills with a live model. $5. 442-0309.
MUSIC
Jessi Lea Cabaret Fundraiser. 7 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. Local talent performs eclectic music, dance and comedy. The evening’s profits go toward the Coastal Headwaters Association’s fund for the Whale Gulch Community Center and a studio recording of Jessi’s Lea’s The Mirror. Free. persimmonsgardengallery@outlook.com. www. persimmonsgardengallery.com. 923-2748. Keller Williams. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Funky acoustic music that will make you want to dance. $24. info@arcatatheatre.com. kellerwilliams.net.
THEATER
The Freak Show of Humanity. 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. An original play by the teenage theatre group Recycled Youth. $12. office@ mateel.org. www.mateel.org. 923-3368. The Music Man. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Meredith Wilson’s TonyAward-winning musical. Dec. 12 is Cast Benefit Night 7:30 p.m. $18, $16 students and seniors. brad@ferndale-rep.org. 786-5483.
FOR KIDS
Young Discoverers. 10:30 a.m. Discovery Museum, 501
Find out what it takes to save a sacred site at the screening of Tuluwat: Restoring a Culture at the Arcata Theatre Lounge on Friday at 7 p.m. ($3, free for Ocean Conservancy, Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper members). Hear Wiyot tribal members speak about the village of Tuluwat and the efforts to rescue the historical landmark from erosion and looting.
Third St., Eureka. Stories, crafts, songs and dance for children ages 3-5. Space is limited, so call ahead. $2. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org. 443-9694.
FOOD
College of the Redwoods Farmers Market. 11:30 a.m.5 p.m. 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Shop produce grown by students at the college’s 38-acre Bianchi Farm in Shively. Market is held in front of the campus bookstore.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Babes in Toyland. 7 p.m. Trinidad School, 300 Trinity. Dell’Arte presents a wild twist on Victor Herbert’s classic family story. Bring a canned food item. Free. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663 ext. 5. Bigfoot Lodge Holiday Jamboree. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Featuring live music and song, a collection of comic characters and special guests galore, all with a focus on Humboldt’s furry friend. $12, $10 students. Christmas Celebration. 4 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza, Central Avenue. A craft fair with music, treats, Santa on a fire truck and a Christmas tree lighting. Free. 834-6460. Holiday Open House. 5:30-8 p.m. Strongs Creek Shopping Center, 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. A Christmas tree lighting, visit from Santa and much more. Free. Christmas Tree Lighting. 5-6:30 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Join the whole town, including Santa, for the flipping of the switch! Free.
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It’s cold out there. Warm up with some island music at the Van Duzer Theatre on Saturday at 8 p.m. ($10, $5 seniors and kids, $3 HSU students). HSU’s Percussion Ensemble, the World Percussion Group and the HSU Calypso Band are taking everybody to hotter climates with Caribbean, Brazilian and African sounds that will make you forget your coat.
MEETINGS
Future of Redwood Memorial Hospital. Noon. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. Discussion of what action should be taken to save the obstetrics program. Free. 725-3959. Human Rights Commission. First Thursday of every month, 5 p.m. County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. This month’s agenda includes the use of public property and prison conditions. Free. 668-4095.
ETC
Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. Join fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and other fiber artists as they socialize and work on their current projects. 442-9276.
6 friday ART
Arts Fortuna. First Friday of every month. Fortuna Main Street. Free. 845-2038.
BOOKS
Jim Dodge. 7 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. The local author will read from several of his books, but not from Fup. Free.
DANCE
World Dance Party. First Friday of every month, 8 p.m.
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. A night of easy dance lessons and international dance music played by Chubritza and other musicians. All ages and dance levels are welcome. $5. ckurumada@aol.com. www.humboldtfolkdancers.org. 822-8045.
LECTURE
Naomi Klein. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. The award-winning journalist, contributing editor for Harper’s and author of the #1 international bestseller The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism talks about world politics, economics and the environment. $25, $5 HSU students. carts@humboldt.edu. 826-3928.
MUSIC
HSU Symphonic Band. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Paul Cummings conducts “Sanctuary” by Frank Ticheli and Julie Giroux’s “Culloden.” Guest conductor Brian Cardany presents a lively wind-band masterwork. $8 general, $5 seniors. 826-3928.
SPOKEN WORD
The Real. 7 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. Singer/songwriters presented by Aloha Awa Nights, with Kauaia’s Son Da One poets and DJ Advanced Primate. Free. www.persimmonsgardengallery.com.
THEATER
The Freak Show of Humanity. 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center. See Dec. 5 listing. The Music Man. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, See Dec. 5 listing.