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TODAY

The Classical Spring Music Concert will be hosted by the Academy

for Performing Arts. Selections will be performed by large and small

ensembles and will range from classical to contemporary and jazz. The

7:30 p.m. show will be performed at Huntington Beach High School,

1905 Main St. General admission tickets will cost $7, student and

senor tickets will cost $5. Information: (714) 536-2514, ext. 4025.

“Islands in the Stream,” will be presented by Surf Theatre. The

film features action filmed on the outer islands of Tahiti. The 7:30

p.m. show will be at the Mann’s Pierside Pavilion 6 near the corner

of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714)

842-4338.

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

Mystery author Earlene Fowler will discuss and sign her newest

book, “Broken Dishes.” The 7 p.m. signing will be at Barnes and Noble

Booksellers at 7881 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

SATURDAY

Mystery author Julia Spencer-Fleming will discuss and sign her

book, “Out of the Deep I Cry.” The 7 p.m. signing will be at Barnes

and Noble Booksellers at 7881 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)

897-8781.

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

A live surf music show will be performed as part of the Surfin’

Sundays Concert Series. The concert will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the

International Surfing Museum at 411 Olive St. Admission will be free.

Information: (714) 960-3483.

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.

Vern Nelson, well-known Orange County pianist, will give a concert

at 3 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Central Library. The concert will

feature the works of Bach, Chopin, Gershwin, Mouk and Santana.

Information: (714) 842-4481.

MONDAY

The Barnes and Noble Fiction Reading Group will discuss

“Atonement” by Ian McEwan. The discussion will begin at 7 p.m. Barnes

and Noble Booksellers is at 7881 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)

897-8781.

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.

The Banned Book Club will discuss “Animal Farm” by George Orwell.

The 7 p.m. discussion will be at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 7881

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

WEDNESDAY

“Coppelia” will be performed by Ballet Etudes. “Coppelia” is the

story of a toymaker named Dr. Coppelius who creates a doll that seems

to come to life. Show times will be 4 and 7 p.m. The ballet will be

performed at the Central Library Cultural Center Theater, 7111

Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $5 for adults and $3 for children.

Information: (714) 375-5107.

The Mystery Reading Group will discuss “The Tiger in the Smoke” by

Margery Allingham and “The Program” by Stephen White. The 7 p.m.

meeting will be at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 7881 Edinger Ave.

Information: (714) 897-8781.