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The “Best Live Electric Band Competition” is at Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, at 7:30 p.m. The competition features a 30-minute set by artists, musicians or bands with at least one member from Orange County. There is a $5 cover charge; parking is free. Call (714) 840-2129 or go to www.martiniblues.com.
TILL FRIDAY
The Huntington Beach Playhouse, located in the Huntington Beach Public Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, presents “A Song For Christmas” at 8 p.m. This upbeat musical tells the story of how holiday music influenced the life of a boy from childhood through adulthood. Tickets are $20; call (714) 375-0696 or go to www.hbph.com.
TILL SATURDAY
Take the Cruise of Lights along the waterways and channels of Huntington Harbour, where residents decorate their boats for the holidays. Park for free at Huntington Harbour Mall, 16821 Algonquin; a bus takes you to the dock of the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club and cruises depart at 6, 7 or 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 for adults; $8.50 for ages 2 to 12. Call (714) 84-7542 or go to www.cruiseoflights.org.
TILL SUNDAY
Golden West College’s Ballet Repertory Theater performs the traditional Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker,” at the Mainstage Theater, 15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach. Tickets are $13; $12 students, seniors and groups; $11 children under 12. For performance times, call (714) 895-8150 or go to www.gwctheater.com.
LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive Ave., presents its newest exhibit, SurFin’, a Direction of the Sport, the first time a collection of surfboard fins has been available for public viewing. Fins from 1953 to present day are on display. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students. For information, call (714) 960-3483.
ONGOING
Windows Gallery in the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., features works from amateur and professional artists with themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. Admission is free.
Call (714) 847-5973.
Tumble-N-Kids, Inc. offers beginning through advanced gymnastics classes for children from birth to 12 years. A series of Yoga-4-Kids classes has been added, and all sessions last for 10 weeks. Classes are held at the Murdy, Edison and City Gym and Pool Community Centers in Huntington Beach. Call Dayle Lusk at (714) 842-3586 for information on class times, prices and locations or go to www.tumblenkids.com.
The historic Newland House Museum, 19820 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, offers tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. The house is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $2 for adults, $1 for children. For information, call (714) 962-5777.
“Pajamarama” with Miss Susanna is offered at the Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, every Monday evening at 7 p.m., and features a new book each week for children and toddlers. Admission is free. For information, call: (714) 897-8781.
Kids Klub at Bella Terra mall, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach meets every Monday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and features puppets, story-telling, jugglers, musicians and more. Designed for parents & small children, this free program is held in the amphitheater just outside Century Theatres. For information, call (714) 897-2534 or go to www.bellaterra-hb.com.
The Huntington Beach Adult School is holding free circuit training classes in the Huntington Beach High School weight room from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Everyone from 18 to 80 years old is welcome to attend and receive a personalized workout with a certified fitness professional. Information: (714) 847-2873, ext. 219 or www.hbadultschool.com.
Rodgers’ Senior Center hosts the Huntington Beach Council on Aging Ballroom Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Adults of all ages are invited to join the festivities, which include live music, food and refreshments. Admission: $5. For more information, call (714) 536-9387. Location: 1706 Orange Ave.
Saturday Sunrise Car Cruisers, billed as the best free car show in the world, is a 20-year tradition that brings classic and hot rod car collectors, known as the Donut Derelicts, to the parking lot at Magnolia and Adams Ave. every Saturday from 6 to 9 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Rodding Around at (714) 963-2928 or go to www.river-road.net/oldcars.
Golden West College’s school of cosmetology offers facial treatments specialty treatments, makeup application and hair waxing to members of the community for a fraction of the cost of a traditional spa every Tuesday and Friday. Enjoy 30 years of expertise and relax with one of Huntington Beach’s up-and-coming spa technicians who are supervised by qualified professors. Price: $3.50 to $25. Location: Fine Arts Room 112, 15744 Golden West St. For more information and appointments, call (714) 895-8124.
The Edison Community Center hosts themed “Friday Nite Funtime Dances” for developmentally disabled youths every third Friday of the month, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Participants can dance the night away to the sounds of a DJ. Admission: $2. Location: 2137 Magnolia St. For more information, call (714) 960-8870.
A two-hour walking tour of the Bolsa Chica mesa and wetlands is conducted from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of every month by the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. This docent-led tour makes five stops along the walk bridge and loop trails of the wetlands. Meet in the reserve parking lot on Warner Avenue. Warm clothing, comfortable shoes and binoculars are recommended. Tours are free and open to the public. For more information, call (714) 846-1001 or go to www.bolsachicalandtrust.org.
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