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TODAY

Author Elizabeth George will discuss and sign her book, “With No

One As Witness,” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Ave.

Information: (714) 897-8781.

FRIDAY

The Huntington Beach Council on Aging will host a ballroom dance

from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Rodgers Senior Center, 1706 Orange

Ave. Adults of all ages are invited to attend. Tickets cost $5.

Information: (714) 536-9387.

SATURDAY

A Surf City Casino Night fundraiser to benefit the Academy for the

Performing Arts Foundation will be held at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge,

7711 Talbert Ave. The event will feature cabaret-style entertainment

by academy alumni, prizes and gaming tables. Tickets are $70 per

couple or $40 per person. The price includes $100 in gaming chips

along with access to the buffet, raffle prizes and a silent auction.

Information: (714) 969-1516.

The Goldenwest College Dance Department will present Move Me!, a

production that brings together the talents of faculty, students and

guest artists, at 8 p.m. at Golden West College Mainstage Theatre,

15744 Goldenwest St. All styles and genres of dance will be

performed, from ballet to hip hop and middle eastern to physical

theater. Tickets cost $9 to $11. Information: (714) 892-7711.

SUNDAY

The Huntington Beach Lions Club will host the ninth annual

Crabfest at 4 p.m. at the Old World Restaurant, 7561 Center Ave. This

all-you-can-eat affair combines Dungeness crab with entertainment, a

silent auction and opportunity drawing. Tickets are $40 and proceeds

will benefit Canine Companions For Independence and other local

charities. Information: (714) 962-4260.

Surf City Cruiser will present a custom PT Cruisers and Hot Rod

show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16651 Gothard St. The public is invited

to buy, sell, swap and cruise. The event will feature raffle prizes

and live music. Information: (714) 596-5500.

TUESDAY

“Tuesday Tons of Laughs” will be held 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.