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TODAY

The Ultimate Laff-Down III, finals comedy competition will be

hosted by Martini Blues at 8:30 p.m. at 5874 Edinger Ave. There will

be a $5 cover charge and a $10 drink minimum. Information: (714)

840-2129 or https://www.laffdown.com.

“The Pirates of Penzance,” a musical by Gilbert and Sullivan and

directed by Jim Alexander, will be performed by the Huntington Beach

Playhouse at Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets will

cost $6 to $20. Call for show times. Information: (714) 375-0696.

https://www.hbph.com

Adventure Playground, a playing experience for children, will be

open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Central

Park, 7111 Talbert Ave. Children can raft on a small pond, navigate a

rope bridge, use a cable slide, go down a mud slide and build forts.

Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. This

experience is suitable for children 6 to 12 years old. Adult

supervision will be provided and tickets are $2 to $3. Enter from the

Central Library parking lot. Information: Group reservations, (714)

842-7442 or (714) 536-5486 when closed.

FRIDAY

“The World War II Radio Review,” a musical fundraiser that will

showcase an evening of music and memories from the 40’s will take

place at the Huntington Beach Playhouse, Central Park Library

Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue. The event will begin at 8 p.m. and

requires a $20 donation. Reservations: (714) 375-0696.

“The Pirates of Penzance,” a musical by Gilbert and , will be

performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse at Central Library

Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $6 to $20. Call for show

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

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.

Adventure Playground, a playing experience for children, will be

open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Central

Park, 7111 Talbert Ave. Children can raft on a small pond, navigate a

rope bridge, use a cable slide, go down a mud slide and build forts.

Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. This

experience is suitable for children 6 to 12 years old. Adult

supervision will be provided and tickets are $2 to $3. Enter from the

Central Library parking lot. Information: Group reservations, (714)

842-7442 or (714) 536-5486 when closed.

SATURDAY

The Marina High School Class of 1994 will celebrate its 10-year

reunion. The reception will be at 7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe in

Newport Beach, 451 Newport Center Drive. Information: 714-891-8100

The sixth annual Wild Women Waterday will be presented by the

League of Women Surfers. Events will include longboard, shortboard

and hula-hoop surfing. Same day registration will be at 6:30 p.m. The

first event will start at 7 a.m. and the last competition will begin

at 2 p.m. All events will be at the south side of the Huntington

Beach Pier. Information: (877) 599-7873.

The 50th annual Distance Derby will begin with a 10-mile run

through Surf City, which will be followed by a 5-mile run/walk and

the Surf Kids Fun Run. Same-day registration will be at 6 a.m. The

first event will begin at 7 p.m., 5-mile event will start at 8:30

a.m. and the fun run will begin at 10 a.m. All events will start at

the Huntington Beach Pier, near Pacific Coast Highway and Main

Street. All proceeds will benefit Project Self-Sufficiency, which

aids low-income single parents. The fee to enter the races will be

$30, the fee for the fun run will be $20. Information: (714)

375-8490.

The seventh annual Huntington Beach Offshore Grand Prix powerboat

races will begin at Peter’s Landing in Huntington Harbour. The races

will take place in the Pacific Ocean between Huntington Beach and

Long Beach, with vendor booths, contest awards and other activities.

The event will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Peter’s Landing is at 16400

Pacific Coast Highway. There will be no charge to watch the races.

Information: (714) 893-4529.

Art by Serafin, an exhibit by Joshua Serafin, will be on display

at the artist’s local studio gallery, 19400 Beach Blvd., No. 10 from

5 to 8 p.m. Serafin hopes to inspire and enlighten visitors with his

interpretation of surf and music. Information: (949) 394-7871.

“Surf City,” an exhibit at the gallery at the Hyatt Regency

Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway will

showcase a selection of accomplished artists in several mediums from

6 to 10 p.m. This includes an artist’s reception to meet the artists

and purchase from the gallery. Information: (714) 845-4835.

“The World War II Radio Review,” a musical fundraiser that will

showcase an evening of music and memories from the 40’s will take

place at the Huntington Beach Playhouse, Central Park Library

Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue. The first event will begin at 3 p.m.

and the second at 8 p.m. and requires a $20 donation. Reservations:

(714) 375-0696.

Dance for the Waves, a Polynesian luau featuring Hawaiian music,

tiki torches and hula lessons, will be held Saturdays at Pete

Mallory’s Surf City Sunset Grille. Guests will receive their own lei

before the buffet meal. Check-in will begin at 7:30 p.m. The event

will be held through Sept. 4. The restaurant is located at the Hyatt

Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway.

The price for adults will be $65; children between 5 and 12 will be

charged $30. Children younger than 4 eat free. Information: (714)

845-4775.

“The Pirates of Penzance,” a musical by Gilbert and Sullivan and

directed by Jim Alexander, will be performed by the Huntington Beach

Playhouse at Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets will

cost $6 to $20. Call for show times. Information: (714) 375-0696.

https://www.hbph.com.

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.

Adventure Playground, a playing experience for children, will be

open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Central

Park, 7111 Talbert Ave. Children can raft on a small pond, navigate a

rope bridge, use a cable slide, go down a mud slide and build forts.

Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. This

experience is suitable for children 6 to 12 years old. Adult

supervision will be provided and tickets are $2 to $3. Enter from the

Central Library parking lot. Information: Group reservations, (714)

842-7442 or (714) 536-5486 when closed.

SUNDAY

The sixth annual Wild Women Waterday will be presented by the

League of Women Surfers. Events will include longboard, shortboard

and hula-hoop surfing. Same day registration will be at 6:30 p.m. The

first event will start at 7 a.m. and the last competition will begin

at 2: 30 p.m. All events will be at the south side of the Huntington

Beach Pier. Information: (877) 599-7873.

The seventh annual Huntington Beach Offshore Grand Prix powerboat

races will begin at Peter’s Landing in Huntington Harbour. The races

will take place in the Pacific Ocean between Huntington Beach and

Long Beach, with vendor booths, contest awards and other activities.

The event will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Peter’s Landing is at 16400

Pacific Coast Highway. There will be no charge to watch the races.

Information: (714) 893-4529.

“The World War II Radio Review,” a musical fundraiser that will

showcase an evening of music and memories from the 40’s will take

place at the Huntington Beach Playhouse, Central Park Library

Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and

requires a $20 donation. Reservations: (714) 375-0696.

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.