72 Hours

FRIDAY

Gecko’s, 7887 Center Drive, has two levels of dance floors.

alternative rock music plays nightly. There are comedy nights, three pool

tables and Mexican food. (714) 892-0294.

SATURDAY

The Main Street library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an

open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at the library, 525 Main St. There will be

clowns, face painting, story telling, a balloon lady and a visit from

Reada -- the library mascot. Information: (714) 375-5071.

SUNDAYThe Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center is

presenting a Gala Opera Night with tenor Christopher Campbell, baritone

Boris Zhaivoronok, soprano Cynthia Snyder and lyric soprano Malina

Gerges. The performers, who have starred with leading opera companies in

the United States and abroad, will sing arias by Puccini, Verdi, Mozart

and other favorites at 8 p.m. Sunday, at the library, 7111 Talbert Ave.

General admission $10, seniors and students $7, children 12 and younger

$5. Information: (714) 842-4481.