Parkway. Joel Sonenshein leads. 839-7063.
MOVIES
THE WORLD NEEDED A FEW MORE CHARACTERS. SO, ONCE AGAIN, THEY CHURNED SOME OUT AT DELL’ARTE. THIS YEAR’S MODELS WILL BE ON DISPLAY WHEN SECOND YEAR MFA STUDENTS SHARE THEIR CHARACTER PROJECTS THIS THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 6 TO 8.
ARRIVING A LITTLE MORE THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS, IT’S TRILLIUM DANCE STUDIOS’ ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OF ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THIS YEAR IN THE EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ON DEC. 8 AND 9. THE HOLIDAY FAVORITE BALLET IS BASED ON THE CLEMENT C. MOORE POEM. ULTRA-MEGASPECIAL NCJ SHOUT-OUTS TO A PIRATE NAMED LILIA, A SNOWFLAKE NAMED JOJO AND A TEDDY BEAR NAMED AVA.
THE HSU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE, FILM AND DANCE TACKLES SANSKRIT TO BRING YOU THE ANCIENT INDIAN FAIRY TALE SHAKUNTALA AT THE GIST HALL THEATRE FROM DEC. 6 TO 8. FEATURING GODS AND DEMONS, MAGIC AND CURSES, SINGING, DANCING AND SHADOW PUPPETS, THE PLAY IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY CINDERELLAISH SPECTACLE.
A Wild American Forest. 7-9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Film about the Klamath Mountain region followed by discussion with Susan Harrison, an expert on serpentine soils from UC Davis, about revisiting botanical plots set up by Robert Whittaker in the 1960s. $5/$3 sliding scale. backcountrypress.com. 407-7686. Ocean Night Film Screening. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring Ikkatsu which follows three kayakers traveling the roadless coast of the Olympic Peninsula. Filmmaker Q&A follows. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.
ETC.
Non-therapy Poetry Learning Group. Noon. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Share, discuss, explore through new poetry experiences. 442-1466. Nature Joe’s Animals. 6 p.m. Humboldt Hardware, 531 Second St., Eureka. Seeks to entertain and teach respect for animals, through interactive programs and live animal exhibits. www.facebook.com/HumboldtHardware. 444-2717. Tulip Perfume Holiday Event. 6-9 p.m. Robert Goodman’s Wine Tasting Room, 937 10th St., Arcata. Local perfumes for sale. 826-9463. Move to Amend Affiliate Meeting. 7-8:30 p.m. Humboldt State University Library, Arcata. Get involved in community awareness, fundraising and political activism. movetoamend.org. 832-2018.
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Jane Hirshfield. 8 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room, HSU. Award-winning poet, translator and essayist reads from collections of her poetry. Followed by an informal booksigning. 826-3928. A Taste of Success. 5-8 p.m. Larrupin’ Cafe, 1658 Patrick’s Point Drive, Trinidad. Fundraiser for the Trinidad Library features savory tapas, jazz by Al Macy and unconventional holiday songs by the Trinidad Civic Club Singers. $40. 677-5089. HSU’s Fall Art and Artisans Fair. 3 p.m. Reese Bullen Gallery, HSU, Arcata. HSU emerging artists sell prints, ceramics, jewelry and more. E-mail RBG@humboldt. edu. 826-5814.
Strongs Creek Plaza Holiday Open House. 5:30-8 p.m. Fortuna. Holiday cheer with merchant specials, holiday treats, carolers, hot pulled pork sandwiches and pumpkin pie. Take a photo with Santa to benefit Fortuna’s Volunteer Fire Departments Santa’s Sleigh program. 725-3200.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
McKinleyville Christmas Celebration. 5-7 p.m. McKinleyville Shopping Center. Includes Santa Claus coming to town on a fire truck, free activities for the kids, shops open late and more. 834-6460.
THEATER
Character Projects. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Eleven actor-creators transform the stage into a collage of individual characters, some comic, some tragic. www. dellarte.com. 668-5663. The Fish in My Head. 5 p.m. Orick Community Hall. Dell’Arte’s 32nd annual touring holiday show features a one-of-a-kind theatrical storytelling spectacle celebrat-
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ing the mysteries of the imagination through physical comedy, music and song. 668-5663. Shakuntala. 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theater, HSU. Familyfriendly magical love story from India with a cast of 20, directed by Rae Robison from an adaptation by Margaret Kelso. Music by Brian Post. $10/$8 students and seniors. HSUStage.blogspot.com. 826-3928.
MUSIC
Sara Watkins. 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Fiddle player best known for her work in the Grammy Award-winning band Nickel Creek. $15. humbrews.com. 826-2739. AM Jazz Band. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Tunes by Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus. Original composition by Armando Rivera. $7/$3 students and seniors. HSUMusic.blogspot.com. 826-3928. Humboldt Folklife Society Group Sing Along. 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
friday
EVENTS
EPIC Open House and Membership Meeting. 5-8 p.m. Environmental Protection Information Center, 145 South G Street, Suite A, Arcata. Connect with EPIC staff and board of directors to talk about forest conservation strategies for the North Coast and provide input for EPIC’s future campaigns! Live music, drinks, appetizers and silent auction. wildcalifornia.org. 822-7711. Garberville Arts Alive. 5:30 p.m. Garberville downtown. Holiday edition! Local businesses featuring talented local artists. 923-4789. Warm and Fuzzy Clothing Drive. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Eureka Co-op, Fourth and B streets. 94.1 KSLG-FM helps local philanthropist Betty Chinn warm those in need. Drop off gently worn jackets, pants, socks, sweaters, gloves and even underwear. kslg.com. 496-4420.
THEATER
Larry Welcome’s Holiday Extravaganza. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Annual holiday production