Dec. 17

* The Random Acts of Comedy players perform at Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St., Arcata. Show at 8 p.m. Cost: $4 for all ages though parental guidance recommended.

* WoMama, sambAmore, and Humboldt Calypso Band perform at Humboldt Brews, Arcata at 9 p.m. $10.

Dec. 18-20

* Oliver! at the Ferndale Rep. Shows at 8 p.m. Sunday (final) show at 2 p.m. 923-2399 for tickets.

Dec. 18

* Preservation Hall Jazz Band in a Creole Christmas at 8 p.m. in the Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Tickets: $35 General, $30 Senior/Child and $25 HSU students. Tickets at the Works in Arcata and Eureka, University Ticket Office at HSU at 826-4411.

* “A Christmas Star,” performed by Trinity Ballet. Tickets: $10 Adults, $8 for kids under 12 if tickets are pre-purchased at the TBA studio at 1547 Pickett Road, Suite B in McKinleyville. Call 839-1816.

Dec. 19

* John David Young and his trio will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall at Mantova's Two Street Music. John has played with legends Roy Orbison and Mike Bloomfield. Mantova's Two Street Music is at 124 2nd St., Eureka.

Dec. 23

* Frank Wiens piano concert, at the Benbow Inn, Garberville.

Dec. 31

* Gala New Year's Eve dinner and dance, Benbow Inn, Garberville.

Jan. 9

* W. Broadway Co. perform at the Fortuna Concert Series. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m., Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Tickets: $8 General. $6 Students/Seniors. Tickets at: Green's Fortuna Pharmacy in Fortuna; Fortuna Music Mart in Fortuna/Eureka; Becker's Insurance Agency (Ferndale); Berliner's Cornucopia (Eureka) and at the door. Call 682-6092 or 725-7974 for tickets.

Jan. 24

* Open Mic Jamboree, 2 to 4 p.m., Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Call 726-9203 for details.

Jan. 29

* San Francisco Opera Center Singers perform at the Eureka Chamber Music Series at 7:30 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. Call 445-9650 for tickets.

Feb. 10

* Scott H. Biram at 9 p.m. in the Depot, HSU. Tickets: $5 General and free for current HSU students. Tickets at the Works in Arcata and Eureka, or go to www.centerarts.humboldt.edu.

Feb. 13

* Vinca string quartet plays at the Fortuna Concert Series. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m., Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Tickets: $8 General. $6 Students/Seniors. Call 682-6092 or 725-7974 for tickets.

Feb. 28

* Open Mic Jamboree, 2 to 4 p.m., Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Call 726-9203.

March 13

* Barbara Davenport Quartet performs at the Fortuna Concert Series.

Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Tickets: $8 General. $6 Students/Seniors. Call 682-6092 or 725-7974 for tickets.

March 28

* Open Mic Jamboree, 2 to 4 p.m., Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Call 726-9650.

April 10

* Piano Voce perform at the Fortuna Concert Series. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Tickets: $8 General. $6 Students/Seniors. Call 682-6092 or 725-7974 for tickets.

May 8

* Dead Sea Drifters perform at the Fortuna Concert Series. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Tickets: $8 General. $6 Students/Seniors. Call 682-6092 or 725-7974 for tickets.

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