Dec. 6, 6 to 9 p.m.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere as galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants extend their hours.
C STREET ARTS ALIVE FEST C Street (Second – Third streets). Guest artists, musicians, performance groups, food trucks and more!
4TH STREET MERCANTILE 215 Fourth St. Various artists.
40° North Gallery 320 Second St., Suite 102. Holiday pop-up shop with various artists selling holiday ornaments to fine art plein air paintings.
ART CENTER FRAME SHOP 616 Second St. Sandra Henry, Sara Starr, Lynne Bryan and Judy Lachowsky, watercolors.
ART CENTER SPACE 620 Second St. Featured Artist: Julie Clark and Anthony Johnson, photography, sculpture and collage.
BELLE STARR CLOTHING 405 Second St. “Sparkle, Shine and Swe.” Handmade beaded ornaments by Orb Weaver Designs; hand-sewn accessories by Dry Fountain Studio; dressing room murals by Christina Swindgler. Folk music.
BLUE OX BOUTIQUE 515 Second St. Ollie.Elli.Co., permanent jewelry and tooth gems.
THE BODEGA 215 F St. Community portrait mural, Mir De Silva. Maker pop-up with Gretchen Gavlahn.
BY NIEVES :: HANDMADE NATURAL SKINCARE 308 Second St. Pam Ward, acrylic painting, jewelry.
C STREET STUDIOS 208 C St. Various artists.
CANVAS + CLAY STUDIO 272 C St. Grand reopening of the Cheri Blackerby Portfolio Gallery, various artists, acrylic painting, watercolors, pen and ink, charcoal, drawings, sculpture, textile, mixed media. Gift sale.
CLARKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 240 E St. Holiday Market featuring antiques, locally made ornaments, gifts, jewelry, cards and more. Selfies with Santa and free hot cider. Free five-minute mini massage from Craft Massage.
DA GOU ROU LOUWI’ CULTURAL CENTER 417 Second St., Suite 101. Meet David Mata of Ípak Arts, acrylic painting and mixed media.
EUREKA BOOKS 426 Second St. “Tarou: The Fall, “Dana Fredsti and David Fitzgerald, book release and signing.
FRIENDS OF SOUND 412 Second St. Elizabeth Gohr, live music photography, vintage music poster art.
THE GAZEBO Second and F St. “Melding Mermaid Fin,” Sheala Dunlap, interactive life-size, bronze cast mermaid fin.
GEORGE SENNOTT STUDIO 618 F St. Artists Patricia Sennott and Libby George, watercolors, drawings, cyanotype, pastel painting, etching and monotype.
HAVEN SALON 311 E St. Grand Opening featuring Trevor McBroom Photography, Betty Bakes in Humboldt, BAMADECO, the Fizzy Blonde, Moon Baby Candles and the Soap Shack.
HISTORIC EAGLE HOUSE 139 Second St. Golden Hour party with Funky T. Rex King and Maxwell from the Arcata Soul Party Crew (21+, $50-$10 sliding scale cover).
THE HOOD 621 Fifth St. “Historic Fighter Jets,” Howard Rutherford, oil painting.
HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL 636 F St. Season of Giving Holiday Tree unveiling with the Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir from 6 to 7:30 p.m. William Thonson: “10th Street Studio,” Carol Andersen, Laura Corsiglia, Peggy Rivers and Van Shields. Knight & Anderson Galleries: “Humboldt Arts Council Annual Members Exhibition,” exhibition juried by mp Warming. Permanent Collection Gallery: Work by Morris Graves from the HAC Permanent Collection. MGMA Gift Shop: Merchandise inspired by the artwork on view.
HUMBOLDT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 220 First St. Tiesha Cooper and Darin Price, oil painting, handmade and painted ceramic clocks. Light bites, beverages and a door prize raffle for a gift basket.
HUMBOLDT BAY COFFEE CO. 526 Opera Alley. Christopher Dmise, acrylic painting, mixed media, spray paint. Music by The Deckhands, folk/country. Serving free, freshly brewed coffee.
HUMBOLDT CRAFT SPIRITS Corner of Sixth & C streets. “Art Expresses”, Sherry Sharp, photography and watercolors.
HUMBOLDT HERBALS 300 Second St. “Paintings by Noelle,” Noelle Cox, oils on birch ply with gold leafing. Music by Gritty Kitties, classic tunes with a twist on drums, tuba, and trombone.
HUMBOLDT MERCANTILE 123 F St. Music by A Banjo Makes 3, acoustic, folk, jazz.
INK PEOPLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS at TWO STREET ART LAB 527 Second St. “Artists’ Challenge 2025,” Ink People member artists who’ve created 12 works in 30 days for sale.
LAND OF LOVELY 127 F St. Music by Jeff Smoller, acoustic guitar.
LITTLE SHOP OF HERS 416 Second St. Seana Burden, acrylic painting, pen and ink, glitter.
LIVING DOLL VINTAGE BOUTIQUE & GALLERY 239 G St. “Sparkle and Shine on!” Living Doll Holiday fashion show. Ethereal jazz by Selkie, with performance by Bubblin with Kombucha, Viola or Queen Karma.
LOST COAST BREWERY & CAFE 617 Fourth St. Randy Spicer, paintings.
LYNN-OLEUM 501 Third St. Lynn Jones, printmaking. Last event before moving to Blue Lake.
MAKER’S APRON MIDWAY Clarke Plaza (Third and E St.). Free recycling games and upcycle crafts.
MANY HANDS GALLERY 438 Second St. Featuring the work of over 40 local artists and handmade treasures from around the globe.
MENDENHALL STUDIOS 215 C St. Various artists using different mediums.
THE MITCHELL GALLERY 425 Snug Alley. Work by Willa Briggs, Regina Case, Susanna Gallisdorfer, Joan Gold, Georgia Long, Katherine McAbee, Emma Miller, Dana Mitchell, Linda Mitchell, Natalie Mitchell, Terry Oats, Kathy O’Leary, Nancy Rickard, and Rachel Schlueter. Also introducing Carol Hender and Christy Tjaden.
OLD TOWN ART GALLERY 417 Second St. Featured member artist: Yvonne Jarrett, jewelry, sculptures. Guest artist Barrie Love, collage paintings. New gallery member: Chad Lloyd, handcrafted jade jewelry, Music by Aloha 808, ukulele and guitar.
OLD TOWN COFFEE & CHOCOLATES 211 F St. Various artists. Live music.
PHOSPHENE 426 Third St. “The Ornament Show,” Phosphene artists, textile, mixed media, metalwork. Music by singer-songwriter Brandon Travis, acoustic, folk and rock.
PROPER WELLNESS CENTER 517 Fifth St. “Dansky Takeover,” Dansky, textile.
REDWOOD ART ASSOCIATION 603 F St. “Beyond the Page: A Focus on Sculpture and Fiber.” Live music, exhibitions in the Small galleries.
REDWOOD DISCOVERY MUSEUM 612 G St. Kids Alive! 5:30 to 8 p.m. drop-off program for children aged 3.5-12. Kids can enjoy crafts, science activities, pizza and uninhibited museum fun ($20/child or $17 for members). Must be confidently potty-trained.
RESTAURANT FIVE ELEVEN 511 Second St. Anna Sofia Amezcua and Jamie Pavlich Walker. Acrylic painting and collage.
SAILOR’S GRAVE TATTOO 138 Second St. Tattoo art.
SAVAGE HENRY 415 5th St. Comedy.
SCHLUETER GALLERY 330 Second St. “Silent Auction Fund Raiser for Karuna Animal Rescue and Sanctuary,” Randy Spicer, oil painting. Music by Anna Hamilton, acoustic.
THE SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley. Music by Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band, 8 to 11 p.m. 21+, no cover.
THRAP MARKET COMPANY 323 Second St. Build-your-own-wreath bar and a letters to Santa station. Music by Calen Woodrow, acoustic.
THE VOID 228 F St. Live painting on canvas by artist Ghozt, acrylic painting, mixed media, performance and stippling. Music by Sara Torres, acoustic, folk.
TWO STREET ART LAB 527 Second St. “Artists’ Challenge 2025,” Ink People member artists.
ZENO’S CURIOUS GOODS 320 Second St. Suite 1B. “Scary Monsters and Super Creeps (final month),” Stevo Vidnovic, pen and ink, drawings, sculpture.
ZUMBIDO GIFTS 410 Second St. “Nativities from Around the World,” sculpture.
This article appears in Flash Fiction 2025.