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TODAY

Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson will be signing and discussing

their book, “Dune: The Battle of Corrin” at the Barnes and Noble,

7777 Edinger Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. Information: (714) 897-8781.

Orange County’s Funniest Person Contest: Preliminary round No. 4

at Bill Word’s Killer Komedy, Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets are $7 with a $10 minimum. Information:

https://www.ocfunniest.com.

FRIDAY

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.

Orange County’s Funniest Person Contest: Preliminary round No. 5

at Bill Word’s Killer Komedy, Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets are $7 with a $10 minimum. Information:

https://www.ocfunniest.com.

SATURDAY

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 is $65; children between 5 and 12 will be

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

845-4775.

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.

Orange County’s Funniest Person Contest: Preliminary round No. 6

at Bill Word’s Killer Komedy, Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets are $7 with a $10 minimum. Information:

https://www.ocfunniest.com.

SUNDAY

Surf music will be played at the Surfin’ Sundays concert at the

Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. The concert will start

at 1 p.m. The museum is at 411 Olive St. Admission will be free.

Information: (714) 960-3483.

A rhythm and blues concert will be performed by Blowin’ Smoke

featuring the Fabulous Smokettes at 1 p.m. at Pier Plaza, next to the

Huntington Beach Pier. Admission will be free. Information: (714)

536-5486.

The Rogelio Mitchell Group will perform a jazz concert at the

Huntington Beach Art Center from 4 to 6 p.m. The art center is at 536

Main St. Tickets will cost $20. 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. Golden West College is at 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 take place at 8:30 p.m. at Martini Blues,

5874 Edinger Ave. There will be no cover charge and a $10 drink

minimum. Information: (714) 840-2129.

SEPT. 4

The Huntington Beach Civil War Reenactment will feature costumed

actors and vivid displays of life in the 1800’s. Central Park will be

transformed into a battle ground between the artillery and infantry

with combat, canon fire and encampments. There will also be period

music and vendor booths including books, period costumes and other

items of interest. Camps will open to the public at 10 a.m., the

first battle will start at 1:30 p.m., the living history and weapons

demonstration at 2:30 p.m. and second battle at 4 p.m. with a special

twilight concert to follow. The event will be at Huntington Central

Park behind the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714)

969-8928.

The Huntington Beach Disc Golf Tournament will be a two-round

contest at one of the country’s first 18-basket courses. All

divisions will be invited to play. Games will begin at 10 a.m. at

Huntington Central Park at the Golden West entrance across the street

from the Huntington Beach Public Library. There will be an entry fee

of $6 to $15. Cash prizes will be awarded. Information: (714)

425-9931.

SEPT. 5

The Huntington Beach Civil War Reenactment will feature costumed

actors and vivid displays of life in the 1800’s. Central Park will be

transformed into a battle ground between the artillery and infantry

with combat, canon fire and encampments. There will also be period

music and vendor booths including books, period costumes and other

items of interest. Church services will start at 8 a.m. Camps will

open to public at 9 a.m., the first battle will start at 11 a.m., the

living history and weapons demonstration at noon and the second

battle will commence at 2 p.m. with a special twilight concert to

follow. The event will be at Huntington Central Park behind the

Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 969-8928.

SEPT. 11

The Core Tour will feature bike, inline and skateboarding

competitions along with live music and cash prizes. Open practice

will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Events will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The games will be held near the Huntington Beach Pier. Admission will

be free. Information: https://www.coretour.com

The 34th annual Summer Surf Contest will be a freestyle surfing

competition with trophies awarded to the top six finishers in all

divisions. All competitors will receive a T-shirt. Surfing will begin

at 8 a.m. at the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier.

Information: (714) 536-5486.

The Huntington Beach Pro/Junior Surf Series will be a United

States Surfing Assn. sanctioned competition. Surfers will battle it

out for prize money in this popular surfing competition held on the

south side of the Huntington Beach pier. United States Surfing

Federation sanctioned. Information: (714) 596-5019 or

https://www.hbsurfseries.com.

SEPT. 12

The Core Tour will feature bike, inline and skateboarding

competitions along with live music and cash prizes. Competitions will

be held throughout the day. The games will be held near Huntington

Beach Pier. Admission will be free. Information:

https://www.coretour.com

The 34th annual Summer Surf Contest will be a freestyle surfing

competition. Trophies will be awarded to the top six finishers in all

divisions and all competitors will receive a T-shirt. The surfing

will begin at 8 a.m. at the south side of Huntington Beach Pier.

Information: (714) 536-5486.

The Huntington Beach Pro/Junior Surf Series will be a United

States Surfing Assn. sanctioned competition. Surfers will battle it

out for prize money in this popular surfing competition held on the

south side of the Huntington Beach pier. United States Surfing

Federation sanctioned. Information: (714) 596-5019 or

https://www.hbsurfseries.com.