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TODAY

California’s Funniest Female Contest will be hosted at Martini

Blues. The winner of the stand-up comedy competition will win $3,000.

The show will begin at 8 p.m. Martini Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets will cost $10. Information: (714) 840-2129.

Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will welcome the Los Angeles

Clippers Girls to sign autographs and pose for pictures. The

cheerleaders will visit from 6 to 8 p.m. The bar is at 17296 Beach

Blvd. Admission will be free. Information: (714) 848-0113.

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 located at 7111 Talbert Ave. The event will be held on March

28 at the Huntington Beach Hyatt. Information: (714) 842-4481.

FRIDAY

National Professional Paintball League competitions will be held

through March 21. The competitions will be held at the north side of

Huntington Beach pier at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway

and Main Street. There is no charge to watch the events. Information:

https://www.nppl.tv

“Damn Yankees” will be performed by the students of the Academy

for the Performing Arts. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be

performed at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. Tickets will

cost $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. The

show will run through March 21. Call for dates and show times.

Information: (714) 536-2514, ext. 4025.

“The Grapes of Wrath” will be performed at the Mainstage Theater

at Golden West College. The college is located at 15744 Goldenwest St. The play will be performed on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.,

and at 3 p.m. on Sundays. General admission tickets will cost $11,

the charge for students and seniors will be $9. The show will be

performed through March 28. Information: (714) 895-8150

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

“Beyond Craft,” an exhibition at the Huntington Beach Art Center,

will feature ceramics, monoprints and bronzes by artist Paul Soldner.

An opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. The art center is

at 538 Main St. The exhibition will be held through April 1.

Information: (714) 374-1650.

California’s Funniest Female Contest will be hosted at Martini

Blues. The winner of the stand-up comedy competition will win $3,000.

The show will begin at 8 p.m. Martini Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets will cost $10. Information: (714) 840-2129.

An exhibition of ceramics will open at the Huntington Beach Art

Center Gallery. The opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.

at the Art Center at 538 Main St. The exhibition will be open through

April 18. Admission will be free. Information: (714) 374-1650.

The Huntington Beach Smooth Jazz Series Presents concert series

will be a benefit for children with autism. The 7:30 p.m. concert

will be held at the Central Library Cultural Center, 7111 Talbert

Ave. Tickets will cost $35 to $55. Information: (714) 377-7574.

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.