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TODAY

Reggae music with Dakeye and the Detour Posse and the Mystic Roots

will be performed at Kozmos, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway. Doors will

open at 9 p.m. There will be a $7 cover charge, and students with ID

will be charged $5. Women will be admitted free before 10 p.m.

Information: (562) 592-2200.

California’s Funniest Female Contest will be performed at 8 p.m.

at Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave. There will be a $10 cover charge

and $10 minimum. Information: (714) 840-2129.

The Photography and Multimedia Exhibit will showcase student work

in a variety of media, including photography, animation, digital art,

film and computer graphics by students in kindergarten through high

school. The art will be shown through April 25 at the Huntington

Beach Art Center at 538 Main St. Reception: Sunday, April 18, 2 to 4

p.m. Information: (714) 374-1650.

A Chinese Brush Painting Show will be held at the Huntington

Beach Central Library Corner Gallery. Gallery hours vary daily, call

for more information. The gallery is at 7111 Talbert Ave. The

exhibition will be on display through April 29. Information: (714)

842-4481.

Newly discovered landscape paintings by A.F. Jones will be

exhibited at the Fine Arts Gallery at Golden West College. Call for

gallery hours. The paintings will be on display through April 23.

Golden West College is located at 15744 Goldenwest St. Information:

(714) 895-8356.

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.

FRIDAY

The “Breath” Dance Concert will feature works created and

performed by Golden West College faculty, students and guest artists.

The 8 p.m. show will be performed at the Golden West College

Mainstage Theater, at 15744 Goldenwest St. Tickets will cost $11 for

general admission, $9 for students, seniors and children under 12.

Information: (714) 895-8150.

SATURDAY

The Huntington Beach Smooth Jazz Series will present Chuck Lobe,

with the proceeds benefiting children with autism. The 7:30 p.m.

concert will be performed at the Central Library Cultural Center

Theater at 7111 Talbert Ave. Admission will cost $35 to $55.

Information: (714) 377-7574 or https://www.bbjazz.com.

The “Breath” Dance Concert will be performed, featuring works

created and performed by Golden West College faculty, students and

guest artists. The 8 p.m. show will be performed at the Golden West

College Mainstage Theater, at 15744 Goldenwest St. Tickets will cost

$11 for general admission, $9 for students, seniors and children

under 12. Information: (714) 895-8150.

California’s Funniest Female Contest will be performed at 8 p.m.

at Martini Blues 5874 Edinger Ave. There will be a $10 cover charge

and $10 minimum. Information: (714) 840-2129.

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.

SUNDAY

Jazz at the Center will present a recital of classical and

operatic works sung by baritone Richard Taylor. Taylor will sing

works written by composers including Rossini, Verdi and Mendelssohn.

The 4 p.m. performance will be held at the Huntington Beach Art

Center, 538 Main St. Tickets will cost $20, or $15 for Art Center

members. Information: (714) 374-1650.

The Opening Reception for the Photography and Multimedia Exhibit

will be held. The show will be an exhibition of student work in a

variety of media, including photography, animation, digital art, film

and computer graphics by students in kindergarten through high

school. The reception will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Huntington

Beach Art Center, at 538 Main St. The art will be shown through April

25. Information: (714) 374-1650.

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.

TUESDAY

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.

APRIL 23

“The Dining Room,” a play written by A. R. Gurney and directed by

Jack Messenger. This “dramedy” will be performed through May 9 by the

Huntington Beach Playhouse at the Central Library Theater, 7111

Talbert Ave. Call for show times. Tickets will cost $6 to $20.

Information: (714) 375-0696. https://www.hbph.com.