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TODAY

“The Miracle Worker” will be presented by the Academy of the

Performing Arts. The play tells the story of deaf, blind and mute

12-year-old Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. The 7:30

p.m. play will be performed at Huntington Beach High School, 1905

Main St. The play will be performed through May 2. The May 2 show is

scheduled for 2:30 p.m. General admission tickets will cost $9, and

the price for students and seniors will be $7. Information: (714)

536-2514, ext. 4025.

Bill Word’s Killer Komedy will be hosted every Thursday by Martini

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

Ave. Information: (714) 840-2129.

FRIDAY

“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.

“Off the Lip,” which has been called the “Spinal Tap” of surfing

movies and stars Newport native Marguerite Moreau, will screen at

7:20 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Mann Pierside Pavilion 6. Viewers

can hang with the director, cast and surf celebs after the screening.

The Huntington High girls surf team has helped promote the screening

to raise funds for a trip to Hawaii. Information: (310) 450-1435.

SATURDAY

“Comedy on The Back Porch” with headliner Matty Kirsch will be

performed at Martini Blues. The show will begin at 8 p.m. Martini

Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave. There will be a $5 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

unique, 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

The Huntington Beach Art League will sponsor its 10th annual Open Juried Show. The exhibition will be juried by watercolorist Hal

Lambert. Cash prizes will be awarded. Artwork will be open for public

viewing through May 28. The show will be held in the Windows Gallery

in the Huntington Beach Central Library at 7111 Talbert Ave.

Information: (714) 962-0263.

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

unique, 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

Open mike night will be hosted every Tuesday by Martini Blues. The

show will begin at 8:30 p.m. Martini Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave.

Information: (714) 840-2129.

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.

MAY 7

The Creative Forces Student Choreographer’s Showcase will be

presented by the Academy for Performing Arts. The show will be a

dance concert with new dance pieces in jazz, hip-hop, neo-classical

ballet, tap and modern dance. The 7:30 p.m. show will be performed at

Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. General admission tickets

will cost $8, tickets for students and seniors will be $6.

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

“Sylvia” will be presented by Golden West College’s Mainstage

Theater. The play is A.R. Gurney’s comedy about a couple and their

grown children who move to Manhattan where unexpected challenges

await them. Friday and Saturday shows will be performed at 8 p.m.

Sunday shows will be performed at 3 p.m. The play will run through

May 23. The theater is part of Golden West College, 15744 Goldenwest St. Tickets will cost $11 for general admission, the price for

students and seniors will be $9. Information: (714) 895-8150.

MAY 8

The “Women Who Surf” exhibit will have a grand opening with

longboard champion and recording artist Daize Shayne. The exhibit

will be on display at the International Surfing Museum at 411 Olive

St. Information: (714) 960-3583.

The Creative Forces Student Choreographer’s Showcase will be

presented by the Academy for Performing Arts. The show will be a

dance concert with new dance pieces in jazz, hip-hop, neo-classical

ballet, tap and modern dance. The 7:30 p.m. show will be performed at

Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. General admission tickets

will cost $8, tickets for students and seniors will be $6.

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

The Home and Garden Tour will be a driving tour of specially

decorated unique homes. The event will be a benefit for the

Huntington Beach Education Foundation. A lunch and map will be

provided. Tickets will cost $40. Information: (714) 848-1845.

MAY 11

ESPN sportswriter Nick Bakay will discuss and sign his book, “Tale

of the Tape: Taking on the World of Sports, One Fight at a Time.” The

7 p.m. event will be held at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 7881

Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.