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TODAY
Tickets are now on sale for the Taste of Huntington Beach, a
benefit featuring food from local restaurants. Ticket sales will be
donated to the Huntington Beach Children’s Library. Guests who order
tickets in advance will be able to pay $40 instead of the $50 door
price. Tickets can be purchased at the reception desk at the Central
Library at 7111 Talbert Ave. The event will be held on March 28 at
the Huntington Beach Hyatt. Information: (714) 842-4481.
Centered on the Center will feature more than 200 regional artists
in a group exhibition. About 325 works will be on display. The event
is slated to run through Feb. 29. The exhibition will be at the
Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. Admission is free.
Information: (714) 374-1658.
FRIDAY
“Proposals,” a comedy written by Neil Simon and directed by James
Gruessing, will be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse at
Central Library Theater through March 7. The Playhouse is at 7111
Talbert Ave. Tickets cost $6 to $20. Information: (714) 375-0696.
Mardi Gras Brazilian Carnival, a musical stage show with
Christiane Calli and the Girls from Ipanema, will offer dancing and a
barbecue kitchen. The carnival will run from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. The event will also be held on
Feb. 21. The cost is to be announced. Information: (714) 647-7107.
The Fusion 2004 Dance Concert, Academy for Performing Arts dance
faculty, guest choreographers and the Ensemble Dancers will present
an evening of traditional and original works in ballet, jazz, tap and
modern dance. The show will be held at Huntington Beach High School,
1905 Main St., at 7:30 p.m. General admission will cost $10, tickets
for students and seniors will cost $8. Information: (714) 536-2514,
ext. 4025.
The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used
items. Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and
collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next
visit to the parking lot event that offers free parking and
admission. The address for Golden West College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday. Information: (714) 898-7927.
The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire, held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to
the Huntington Beach Pier, will feature more than 50 vendors selling
handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m.
to sunset. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714)
846-5509.
SATURDAY
The Rick Holstrom Band will play blues guitar at the Huntington
Beach Beer Company. The show will begin at 8 p.m. and there will be
no cover charge. The Huntington Beach Beer Company is at 201 Main St.
Information: (714) 960-5343.
Hypnotherapist Eleanor Field will sign her new book,
“Brainstrorms!: Out of a Torrential Past Into a Triumphant Future, a
True Story.” The signing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at California
Greeting Cards & Gifts, at 301 Main St. Information: (714) 960-1688.
SUNDAY
Huntington Beach Christian Singles will host a potluck, seminar
and social at St. Peter’s by the Sea Church. The event will begin at
1 p.m. and the church is at 16871 Bolsa Chica Road. Information:
(714) 625-3508.
The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used items.
Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and
collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next
visit to this parking lot event with free parking and admission. The
address for Golden West College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet
will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (714) 898-7927.
The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire, held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to
the Huntington Beach Pier, will feature more than 50 vendors selling
handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from 10 a.m.
to sunset. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or (714)
846-5509.
TUESDAY
Author Shannon Peck will discuss and sign her book “Love Heals” at
the Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 7777 Edinger Ave. The free event
will begin at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 897-8781.
Huntington Beach Senior Services will offer dancing lessons from
2 to 3 p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center. The lessons
are structured in five-week sessions at a cost of $65 per dancer.
Couples and singles are welcome for lessons, registration forms are
available at the Seniors’ Center, which is at 1706 Orange Ave.
Information: (714) 536-9387.
WEDNESDAY
The Barnes & Noble Artist’s Way Workshop is designed to help
participants rediscover their creative selves. The two-hour workshop
will begin at 7 p.m. The store is at 7777 Edinger Ave. Admission
will be free. Information: (714) 897-8781.
THURSDAY
At the Brazilian Mardi
Gras Luncheon & Show, choreographer Leila Flores of Tropidanza has
assembled a diverse team of beautiful and talented dancers who
entertain with energy and passion. The meal will include chicken and
Brazilian-style meatballs with sweet sauce, mashed potatoes, black
beans, vegetables, salad, cake and coffee. The event will be held at
the Old World Festival Hall, 7561 Center Ave., in room 49. The show
will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost will be $25 per person,
including tax and tip. Information: (714) 895-8020.
An “open mic” night of poetry will be held at Barnes and Noble
Booksellers. The free event will begin at 7:30 p.m. The store is at
7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.
FEB. 27
Mardi Gras Brazilian Carnival, a musical stage show with
Christiane Calli and the Girls from Ipanema, will offer dancing and a
barbecue kitchen. The carnival will run from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. The event will also be held on
Feb. 28. The cost is to be announced. Information: (714) 647-7107.
Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will begin a series of
discussions on “The Passion of the Christ,” directed by Mel Gibson.
The talks will feature Christian and Jewish leaders as speakers.
Additional sessions are planned for March 5 and March 12. The
discussions will begin at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 20444
Magnolia St. Information: (714) 962-3333.
FEB. 28
Jazz at the Center will present Gospel Music through the Ages, a
concert featuring special musical performers to be announced later.
The concert will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 538 Main St. General
admission will cost $20. Information: (714) 374-1650.
MARCH 1
Surfin’ Sundays Concert Series will showcase free concerts from
authentic surf bands. The concerts will be held through Oct. 30 at
the International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive St. The concerts are
scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. Admission will be free. Dates have yet to
be determined. Information: (714) 969-9575.
MARCH 5
Mardi Gras Brazilian Carnival, a musical stage show with
Christiane Calli and the Girls from Ipanema, will offer dancing and a
barbecue kitchen. The carnival will run from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave. The event will also be held on
March 6. The cost is to be announced. Information: (714) 647-7107.
MARCH 6
The Jericho’s Kids for Clean Waves Surf Contest will be held near
the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
entry deadline is March 1. Information: (949) 369-6677.
MARCH 28
Taste of Huntington Beach, a benefit event for the Huntington
Beach Childrens’ Library, will feature food prepared by local
eateries and California wines. The event will be held from 1 to 5
p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa located at 21500 Pacific
Coast Highway. Admission will cost $50 at the door, tickets may
pre-ordered at a cost of $40. Information: (714) 842-4481
ONGOING
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. Information: (714) 375-5071.
Huntington Beach Central Library will host Books Art Storytime
every Saturday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Children 5 through 9 are invited
to enjoy stories and related crafts at the library, at 7111 Talbert
Ave. Information: (714) 375-5107.
Saturday Sunrise Car
Cruisers, billed as the best free car show in the world, is a
15-year tradition that brings classic and hot rod car collectors,
known as the Donut Derelicts, to the parking lot near 9025 Adams
Ave., every Saturday from 6 to 9 a.m. Admission is free. Information:
Rodding Around at (714) 963-2928. https://www. river-road.net/oldcars.
The Clara Barton Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters
of the American Revolution meets at 9:30 a.m. every third Saturday at
Community United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil Ave. Membership in
Daughters of the American Revolution is open to any woman who is at
least 18 years of age and can prove lineal descent from an ancestor
who aided in achieving American independence. Information: (714)
848-4297.
The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time
series is shown at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays on Time Warner Cable Channel
6. (714) 375-5107.
The Huntington Beach Children’s Library presents Folktale Story
Time, for kindergartners through fourth-graders, starting at 3 p.m.
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 Saturdays in the
children’s section of Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave.
Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Story time is held at
11 a.m. Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.
The Huntington Beach
Library presents Laptime Storytime at 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays and
at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18 months to 3
years old. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5 are
held at 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. (714) 842-4481.
The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. Fridays at
525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays. (714) 375-5071.
DANCE
Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., holds swing dance
classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354
or sign up at https://dance. netfirms.com.
FARMERS MARKETS/SWAP MEETS
The Craft Fair and Farmers Market are 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 at 301
Main St., Suite 109. Information: (714) 536-4988.
The Sierra Club’s Orange County Sierra Singles holds a
moderate-paced four-mile walk around Mile Square Park at 6 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. Saturdays at 17308 Beach
Blvd. (714) 841-7129.
HOBBIES/RECREATION
Huntington Beach Disc
Golf Tournaments are held the first Saturday of each month in
beautiful Central Park. Enjoy one of the nation’s first 18-hole
(basket) disc courses for two-round tournaments held the at Golden
West Street entrance of the park across the street from the
Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center. Information:
(714) 425-9931.
Surf Academy has designed boys-only “Kanaka” and girls-only
“Wahine” camps and welcomes all children ages 7 to 17. The camp takes
place north of the Huntington Beach Pier, between Lifeguard towers 8
and 10, and run through the end of August. Fees vary depending on
half- or full-day sessions. For more information and to register, log
on to https://www.surfacademy.com or call the Huntington Beach
Community Service Department at 714-960-8884.
Centerfield Sportsbar &
Grill, 17296 Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach, has ceased its live
entertainment during the weekends as well as karaoke on Wednesday
nights in favor of video games, an Internet Juke Box and free
wireless Internet access. Information: (714) 848-0113.
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 four for $1 and prizes are $2 gift certificates
from Ralphs.
The U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, offers an eight-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 and contemporary. They perform frequently
at events and locations throughout Southern California, including
Disneyland, Leisure World, the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and the
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Huntington Beach Concert Band is
open to all interested musicians age 18 and older. Rehearsals are
held at 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 shortwave radio bands. The
public is invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available.
Stewart MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit https://groups.yahoo.com/
group/ASWLC
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 meets 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.
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