DATEBOOK

Send DATEBOOK items to the Huntington Beach Independent, 18682 Beach

Blvd., Suite 160, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; fax to (714) 965-7174; call

(714) 965-7176 or e-mail o7 hbindy@latimes.com. f7 Submissions must be

received two weeks before publication. A complete listing may be found at

o7 https://www.hbindy.com.

f7

TODAY

Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill will feature comedians Colleen Crabtree

and Jay Demtrak at 9 p.m. at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714)

848-0113.

The Barnes and Noble Lemony Snicket Young Readers group will discuss

“A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room” by Lemony Snicket at 5

p.m. at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

FRIDAY

The Del Taco Huntington Beach Pro/Junior Surf Series will begin a

weekend of surfing with the Pro/Junior surfers and air show contestants

competing in preliminary rounds at 8 a.m. at the south side of the

Huntington Beach Pier. The series will continue through Sunday.

Preregistration will guarantee an entry in the competition. Information:

(714) 596-5019. Web: www.hbsurfseries.com.

SATURDAY

Pier Plaza Art-A-Faire will feature more than 50 vendors offering

unique handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., every Saturday and

Sunday at the entrance to the Huntington Beach Pier. Information: (714)

846-5509.

Pier Plaza Presents, in partnership with Chevrolet and the city of

Huntington Beach, will feature the Susie Hansen Latin Band and Little

Willie G. The concert will start at 1 p.m. at the Pier Plaza Amphitheater

next to the Pier. Information: (714) 374-1657.

The Huntington Beach Central Library will present When Pigs Fly!, a

traditional Celtic-Americana band. The concert will start at 3 p.m. at

7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and children under 18 are

admitted free with an adult. Information: (714) 842-4481. Web:

www.hbpl.org.

The Huntington Beach Playhouse will present “Henry IV, Part I.” Though

titled after his father, the main plot centers around a young Henry V and

his unusual friendship with the gluttonous Sir John Falstaff. Directed by

Wendi di Barros, the play will show at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

through July 28 at the outdoor amphitheater in Huntington Beach Central

Park. Tickets cost $8. Information: (714) 375-0696. Web: www.hbph.com.

SUNDAY

Pier Plaza Presents, in partnership with Chevrolet and the city of

Huntington Beach, will feature local band Suburban Legends and

Wonderlove. The concert will start at noon at the Pier Plaza Amphitheater

adjacent to the Pier. Information: (714) 374-1657.

Old World German Village will host German Heritage Day. Visitors will

be treated to traditional German music with the 18-piece German/American

Brass Band, folk dancers, food and dachshund races. The event will kick

off with the dachshund races at 2 p.m. at 7561 Center Ave. Information:

(714) 895-8020. Web: www.oldworld.ws.

Music in the Park will present Moonlight Express, who will perform big

band classics. The concert will start at 5 p.m. in Huntington Beach

Central Park adjacent to the Huntington Beach Main Library. Parking and

admission are free and barbecue dinners and drinks will be available for

purchase. Information: (714) 962-2293.

The Golden West College Symphonic Band will perform at 5 p.m. at the

Golden West College Starshower Amphitheater. Head in through the Gothard

Street entrance. Information: (714) 895-8150.

MONDAY

Barnes and Noble will welcome actors from the Huntington Beach

Playhouse as they perform scenes from “Henry IV, Part I” by William

Shakespeare at 7:30 p.m. at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)

897-8781.

TUESDAY

The Barnes and Noble Adventures in Travel group will discuss Paris at

7 p.m. at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

WEDNESDAY

The Huntington Beach Central Library and the Friends of the Children’s

Library will present John Abrams and the Animal Magic Show of Doom. Two

shows will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Tabby Showtime

Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $3 and advanced purchases are

suggested. Information: (714) 375-5107.

JULY 18

Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill will feature comedians Wendy Wilkins

and Ian Greenspan at 9 p.m. July 18 at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information:

(714) 848-0113.

The Barnes and Noble American Girls Club will meet for arts and

crafts. Reservations are highly recommended. The event will start at 5

p.m. July 18 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Reservations: (714) 897-6201.

JULY 19

Barnes and Noble will host author Elizabeth Kaye, who will discuss and

sign her book “Ain’t No Tomorrow: Kobe, Shaq and the Making of a Lakers

Dynasty” at 7 p.m. July 19 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)

897-8781.

JULY 20

Barnes and Noble will host Angelina Ballerina who will share her

favorite stories at 11 a.m. July 20 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information:

(714) 897-8781.

JULY 21

Music in the Park will present the swing and jazz tunes of the Los

Angeles Police Jazz Band. The concert will start at 5 p.m. July 21 in

Huntington Beach Central Park adjacent to the Huntington Beach Main

Library. Parking and admission are free and barbecue dinners and drinks

will be available for purchase. Information: (714) 962-2293.

The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum will present the

Fabulous Planktones as part of its Surfin’ Sundays Concert Series. The

concert will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. July 21 in the museum parking

lot, . Information: (714) 960-3483.

JULY 25

Barnes and Noble will host an open mike session for local poets. The

event will start at 7 p.m. July 25 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information:

(714) 897-8781.

Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill will feature comedian Terry Johnson,

“The Funny Plumber” at 9 p.m. July 25 at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information:

(714) 848-0113.

JULY 28

Music in the Park will present the Huntington Beach Concert Band

Moonlight Express to perform popular tunes from Rodgers and Hammerstein,

Irving Berlin and many others. The concert will start at 5 p.m. July 28

in Huntington Beach Central Park adjacent to the Huntington Beach Main

Library. Parking and admission are free and barbecue dinners and drinks

will be available for purchase. Information: (714) 962-2293.

AUGUST 4

Music in the Park will present the Tom Kubis 17-piece Big Band and

Carol Jolin. The concert will start at 5 p.m. Aug. 4 in Huntington Beach

Central Park adjacent to the Huntington Beach Main Library. Parking and

admission are free and barbecue dinners and drinks will be available for

purchase. Information: (714) 962-2293.

AUGUST 11

Music in the Park will present the Orange Symphonic Band. The concert

will start at 5 p.m. Aug. 11 in Huntington Beach Central Park next to the

Huntington Beach Main Library. Parking and admission are free and

barbecue dinners and drinks will be available for purchase. Information:

(714) 962-2293.

AUGUST 14

The Huntington Beach Central Library and the Friends of the Children’s

Library will present “Pharaohs and Foxes.” Two shows will take place at

11 a.m. and 1 p.m., August 14 at the Tabby Showtime Theater, 7111 Talbert

Ave. Tickets are $3 and advanced purchases are suggested. Information:

(714) 375-5107.

AUGUST 18

Music in the Park will present Enerjazz! who will perform a mix of

jazz, fusion, blues and originals. The concert will start at 5 p.m. Aug.

18 in Huntington Beach Central Park adjacent to the Huntington Beach Main

Library. Parking and admission are free and barbecue dinners and drinks

will be available for purchase. Information: (714) 962-2293.

ONGOING

BINGO

The Huntington Beach Elk Lodge #1959 hosts bingo games. The doors open

at 10 a.m. and early-bird games begin at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the

Lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 848-9440

Huntington Beach High School has bingo at 6:15 p.m. for the early

birds and 7 p.m. for the main game Tuesdays at 1905 Main St. (714)

536-2514.

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Main Street Library Branch will accept book donations for the

Friends of Library book sales during normal library hours, 10 a.m. to 7

p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 525 Main St.

(714) 375-5071.

The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time series is

shown at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays on Time Warner cable Channel 6. (714)

375-5107.

The Huntington Beach Children’s Library presents Folktale Story time

for K through fourth graders starts at 3 p.m. on Thursdays at 7111

Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-5107.

Enjoy stories, activities and fun at a story time held from 11 a.m. to

noon on Saturdays in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble

Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave. Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.

The Huntington Beach Library will present Laptime Storytime 10 and 11

a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18

months to 3 years old. The program emphasizes parent and child

participation. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5

years old will be 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. (714) 842-4481.

The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. on Fridays at

525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m.

Wednesdays. (714) 375-5071.

The Tumble-N-Kids program is offering gymnastics classes for children

ages 10 months to 12 years starting April 8. Classes run for eight weeks.

Three new classes have been added: Teeny Tumblers, Tumble-N-Yoga and

Kiddycise. Classes are held at Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Dr.,

(714) 960-8895; Edison Center, 21377 Magnolia St., (714) 960-8870; and

City Gym and Pool, 1600 Palm Ave., (714) 960-8884. Class descriptions can

be found in the winter publication of “Sands.” Information: Dayle Lusk,

(714) 842-3586.

DANCE

Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., will hold swing dance

classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354 or

sign up at o7 https://dance.netfirms.comf7

FARMERS MARKETS/SWAP MEETS

The Craft Fair and Farmers Market will be held from 1 p.m. to dusk

Fridays at Pier Plaza. Information: Craft Fair (714) 846-5509 and Farmers

Market (714) 573-0374.

FITNESS

The Vibe Tribe offers free Yoga sessions to new students at 12:15

p.m., Wednesdays; 6:45 p.m., Thursdays; and 5:15 p.m., Fridays. The

studio offers a variety of classes at different levels in Hatha,

Ashtanga, movement and other wellness workshops at 301 Main St., suite

109. Information: (714) 536-4988.

The Sierra Club’s Orange County Sierra Singles holds a fast-paced

four-mile walk around Mile Square Park at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. The group

meets in the parking lot at Brookhurst Street and Heil Avenue behind the

basketball courts. Information: (714) 963-6345.

The Comprehensive Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free

introductory tai chi chuan classes at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at 17308 Beach

Blvd. (714) 841-7129.

HOBBIES/RECREATION

The Senior Citizens Club of Huntington Beach hosts bingo at 12:30 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays at the Rogers Senior Center, 1706 Orange Ave.

Bingo cards are 4 for $1 and prizes are $2 gift certificates from Ralphs.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, will offer a 8 lesson

course in “Boating Skills and Seamanship” at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Boat

U.S. Marine Center, 16390 Pacific Coast Highway (Peter’s Landing Marina).

Cost is $25, includes books. Information: Paul Busher, (714) 840-0232 or

Sam Emer, (714) 890-1808.

The Huntington Beach Scrabble Club meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the

International House of Pancakes Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd.

Information: Penny Baker, (949) 380-1764 or Paul (714) 968-7546.

The Huntington Beach Concert Band is an all-volunteer community

organization with approximately 70 members, led by music director Tom

Ridley. Founded in February 1973, the band plays a wide variety of

musical styles -- from classical, to Broadway, to contemporary. They

perform frequently at events and locations throughout Southern

California, including Disneyland, Leisure World, Huntington Beach Pier

Plaza, and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Huntington Beach Concert

Band is open to all interested musicians age 18 and over. Rehearsals are

held 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the band room at Marina High School

at 15871 Springdale St. Information: (714) 963-3681.

The American Shortwave Listeners Club meets from noon to 4 p.m. the

first Saturday of each month at 16182 Ballad Lane. The group will listen

to international broadcasts via the shortwaveradio bands. The public is

invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Stewart

MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit the group’s Web site at o7

https://www.ocnow.com/community/groups/shortwaveradio.f7

The Poetry Pleasure Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at

the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. (714) 842-3479 or (714)

960-4897.

The West County YMCA presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls in

kindergarten through third grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. once a month

at 7262 Garfield Ave. Days vary. (714) 847-YMCA.

A group for angel devotees will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first

and third Tuesdays of each month. Space is limited. Registration

required. $10. Location varies. (800) 797-2960.

The Amateur Radio Club meets every first Thursday of the month at 1

p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. Free.

(714) 963-2986.

The Huntington Beach Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a social and 7

p.m. for dinner the first and third Thursdays of each month at Meadowlark

Golf Course Club House, 16782 Graham St. (714) 569-1329.

NIGHTLIFE/MUSIC

Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill has Comedy on Thursday, live bands

Friday and Saturday and karaoke on Wednesday. 17269 Beach Blvd. (714)

848-0113

The Rhino Room has DJs and dancing Tuesday, and Thursday through

Saturday. 405 Freeway at Beach Boulevard, behind the Huntington Beach

Center. (714) 892-3316.

Duke’s Restaurant will feature authentic Hawaiian music by Duke’s

Trio, featuring Titus Napoleon of the movie “Big Wednesday” from 10:30

a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at 317 Pacific Coast Highway. (714) 374-6466.

Gallagher’s Pub & Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, has Thursday night

comedy night at 9 p.m. Free. (714) 536-2422.

T.C.’s Bar features live bands at 18529 Beach Blvd. (714) 963-7744.

Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill has five big-screen televisions, game

room with air hockey, darts, billiards and video challenges. Wednesday

night is karaoke, and weekends feature live bands doing the Top 40

circuit. 17296 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113.

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

(106.7) music plays nightly. There are comedy nights, three pool tables

and Mexican food. (714) 892-0294.

The Tap House has DJs and dancing Thursday through Saturday. 8082

Adams Ave. (714) 374-0811.

Restaurant Kikuya presents live music Wednesday through Sunday. 8052

Adams Ave. (714) 536-6665.