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Music Tonight: Friday, Dec. 15

By Collin Yeo on December 15, 2023 at 4:00AM

Hot on the heels of the Hip Hop Humboldt Holiday hoedown earlier this month comes another group cypher with a lot of the same names on the marquee. This one’s at Humbrews and it comes in two stages, so listen up.

Sundance Ballet Company. Rat King-Stephanie Carter, Clara-Sophia Acorn, Nutcracker-Stuart Cataldo, Nathaniel-Miles Grant, Drosselmeyer-Sean Powers.

Holiday Dance Magic

By Kali Cozyris on December 14, 2023 at 6:05PM

The season of holiday dance is upon us — a time when tutus twirl, pointe shoes pirouette and the spirit of the season comes alive on stages across the county. The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's timeless classic, gets some love from two outstanding local dance companies this week, plus a creative take on a holiday favorite.

Music Tonight: Thursday, Dec. 14

By Collin Yeo on December 14, 2023 at 4:00AM

The Sanctuary continues its Cozy Classicals series of a meal and live music combo this evening. Tonight’s tunes will be provided by flutist Jill Petricca, along with her quintet of fellow air benders named Wind Energy.

Music Tonight: Wednesday, Dec. 13

By Collin Yeo on December 13, 2023 at 4:00AM

A lot of shows shuffle or evaporate this time of year to make way for the build-up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This is a normal order of operations, and one planned for by our merchant and venue-owning class.

Music Tonight: Tuesday, Dec. 12

By Collin Yeo on December 12, 2023 at 4:00AM

Once again, you have the opportunity to enjoy the jazz stylings of the Opera Alley Cats at one of the group’s weekly gigs. This one is at the SpeakEasy at 7 p.m., no door cover, so be sure to bring some cash to tip the band and bartender.

Comedy Tonight: Monday, Dec. 11

By Collin Yeo on December 11, 2023 at 4:00AM

I can’t say that I know much about comedian Pete Nelson, other than I have been seeing his name around town quite a bit hosting a variety of open mics and comedy shows. Tonight’s gig at the Crisp Lounge is a multimedia affair called Pete’s Projecting Again.

Music Tonight: Saturday, Dec. 9

By Collin Yeo on December 9, 2023 at 4:00AM

There are two DJ-curated dance shows happening tonight and both cover a lot of ground, sound-wise, so you can have your pick. At 7 p.m., it’s the final time the Logger Bar will be hosting the Red Room, a darkwave and post punk dance party provided by DJs Zero One, Datura and Kreepeeo.

Music Tonight: Friday, Dec. 8

By Collin Yeo on December 8, 2023 at 4:00AM

There’s a big metal show tonight at 7 p.m. at Savage Henry Comedy Club. Los Angeles powerviolence band ACxDC has had a large touring schedule lately and are headlining one with New Orleans newcomers Brat, whose style of punk and metal comes with a pink glam patina.

Music Tonight: Thursday, Dec. 7

By Collin Yeo on December 7, 2023 at 4:00AM

Jeff Landen, singer, guitarist, and songwriter known locally as a member of the Bayou Swamis, returns to the Logger Bar tonight at 7 p.m. for a free solo set. Expect a lively mix of covers and originals all sung and played quite well.

Music Tonight: Tuesday, Nov. 21

By Collin Yeo on November 21, 2023 at 4:00AM

Not to beat the theme into the dust, but since we are nearing Thanksgiving, I’m going to continue this “jam roll” we are on and suggest one more free open jam night. This one is at the Siren’s Song Tavern and runs for about an hour, starting at 8 p.m.

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