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TODAY

“Laura,” a mystery written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar will

be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse. The 8 p.m. show will

be at the Huntington Beach Central Park and Cultural Center, 7111

Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $6 to $20. Information: (714)

375-0696.

FRIDAY

Tebot Bach will present poet Joseph Stroud as he reads from his

new book “Country of Light.” The 8 p.m. reading will be at Community

Room 102, Golden West College, 15744 Goldenwest St. Information:

e-mail info@tebotbach.org.

“Laura,” a mystery written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar will

be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse. The 8 p.m. show will

be at the Huntington Beach Central Park and Cultural Center, 7111

Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $6 to $20. Information: (714)

375-0696.

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.

SATURDAY

A Halloween party with rock bands Dirty Little Secret and Civet

will be sponsored by the Huntington Beach Moose Lodge. There will be

a costume contest and a chance to win a guitar. The event will be a

fundraiser for the Children of the Moose endowment fund. The 9 p.m.

party will be at the Moose Lodge, 7453 Lorge Circle. There will be

$10 admission fee, with a $2 discount for guests wearing costumes.

Information: (714) 654-0632.

The National Scholastic Surfing Assn.’s Open Season will be an

A-rated contest with 10 events. The all-day competition will be at

the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. There will be no cost to

watch the surfing. Information: (714) 536-0445.

“Laura,” a mystery written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar and

will be performed by the Huntington Beach Playhouse. The 3 and 8 p.m.

shows will be at the Huntington Beach Central Park and Cultural

Center, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $6 to $20. Information:

(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 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.

SUNDAY

Oktoberfest will be celebrated with German music, beer and food.

The event will be from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Old World Village, 7561

Center Ave. There will also be dachshund races from noon to 3 p.m.

Information: (714) 647-7107.

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.

MONDAY

Illustrator Gris Grimly will sign copies of “Edgar Allen Poe’s

Tales of Mystery and Madness” and “Boris and Bella.” The 7 p.m. event

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

Information: (714) 897-8781.

A Halloween reading will be chance for guests to wear costumes and

read scary stories. The 7 p.m. event will be at Barnes and Noble

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

TUESDAY

Children’s Author Ian Ogilvy will sign copies of “Measle and the

Wrathmonk” at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 7881 Edinger

Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

“Open Mike” night will take place at 8:30 p.m. at Martini Blues,

5874 Edinger Ave. There will be no cover charge. Information: (714)

840-2129.

WEDNESDAY

Oktoberfest will be celebrated with German music, beer and food.

The event will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Old World Village, 7561

Center Ave. Information: (714) 647-7107.

THURSDAY

Oktoberfest will be celebrated with German music, beer and food.

The event will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Old World Village, 7561

Center Ave. Information: (714) 647-7107.

OCT. 28

Art of the Brew will be a chance to taste local micro brews. The 6

to 8 p.m. event will be at the Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main

St. Admission will cost $15. (714) 374-1650.