DATEBOOK

TODAY

Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach presents a Beatles tribute at 8 p.m. Call for cover charge; $10 minimum. Call (714) 840-2129 or go to www.martiniblues.com.

TILL FRIDAY

As part of Golden West College’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, a fall exhibit featuring works of art created by faculty members will be on display at the Fine Arts Gallery, located on the east side campus. Admission is free. Call: (714) 892-7711. Golden West College is at 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach.

FRIDAY

“Dare to Dream,” the 28th Annual Ed Arnold Benefit Dinner & Auction will be held at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway. The evening’s activities include dinner, entertainment and a live/silent auction. Proceeds will fund programs for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley, helping disadvantaged families in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley. Tickets are $150. Call (714) 309-4962 or go to www.bgchv.com.

Cathy Thomas, food editor and author of “Melissa’s Best Produce Guide”, will be appearing at a luncheon given by Friends of the Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $15; reservations are required. Call (714) 842-4481, ext. 2213.

TILL SUNDAY

Huntington Beach plays host to the 21st edition of the 2006 Lost Energy Drink International Surfing Association’s World Surfing Games when opening ceremonies kick off with the colorful “Parade of Nations” and “Sands of the World” at 2 p.m. Over 33 teams from countries including Brazil, Canada, Sweden and Hawaii will be competing in the nine-day contest. For information, call (858) 551-5292 or go to www.isasurf.org.