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TILL MARCH 15

The Huntington Beach Restaurant Association will sponsor the sixth annual “Taste of Huntington Beach,” benefiting the Huntington Beach Children’s Library and the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines at Camp Pendleton on Sunday April 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Pre-sale tickets are $50; ticket price increases to $60 after March 15. To buy tickets, call (714) 375-5023.

TILL MARCH 18

“The Cripple of Inishmaan,” the story of a young man trying to break free of the restrictions on his body and the boredom of his life, will be on stage at the Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. In this play intended for mature audiences, Cripple Billy is determined to be its star when a Hollywood director comes to a neighboring Irish island to begin filming his movie. Tickets are $12; $10 for students, seniors and children under 12. For show times, call (714) 895-8150 or go to www.gwctheater.com.

TILL APRIL 15

A solo exhibition titled, “Just An Inch of Ocean,” featuring drawings and paintings by artist Sherie Franssen, will be on display at the Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St. An opening reception will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Hours for the Art Center are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission and parking are free. Call (714) 374-1650.

TILL MAY 22

“Surf City Nights” will take place on Tuesday nights from 4 to 9 p.m. along a closed off section of Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach. These weekly street fairs will feature a farmer’s market, bounce house, street performers, sidewalk sales and local restaurants offering special menus. Admission is free. Call (714) 655-0569.

TODAY

Pierside Surf City 6 Cinemas, 300 Pacific Coast Highway #203, Huntington Beach, will screen, “Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown,” at 7 and 9 p.m. The movie profiles 92-year-old surfing legend Woody Brown, who also invented the modern catamaran and set world gliding records. Tickets are $7. Call (714) 969-3151 or go to www.bigredprod.com.

SUNDAY

Ocean lifeguard tryouts for the city of Huntington Beach will take place at 8 a.m. at Lifeguard Headquarters, 103 Pacific Coast Highway. Interested candidates must submit a completed application form available on-line at www.surfcity-hb.org/jobs prior to the performance exam, which includes a 500 yard ocean swim, 1,000 yard ocean swim, and a 1,500 yard run-swim-run. For further information call (714) 536-5285.

MARCH 12 TILL APRIL 6

An opening night reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery, 15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, for the exhibit, “India: Miniature Paintings and Victorian Era Bronze Toys.” Admission is free; parking is $1. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (714) 895-8356.

MARCH 24 AND 25

Boats of all styles and sizes will be on display at the Huntington Harbour Boat Show and Expo from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. This all-day event at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club, 3821 Warner Ave., features marine services, fishing gear exhibits, food, prizes, and yacht club tours. Admission is free. Call (562) 592-2186 or go to www.hhyc.com.

MARCH 30 TILL APRIL 1

The Assistance League of Huntington Beach is participating in a “Trade In, Trade Up,” promotion with the Huntington Beach Stein Mart, 19041 Beach Blvd., to raise funds for the League’s Bargain Box thrift store located at 8071 Slater Ave. Proceeds from the thrift store help support community projects. Assistance League members will collect the clothing dropped off at Stein Mart, and contributors will receive a 20% discount coupon from Stein Mart for each donated item (limit of 4 coupons).

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

Huntington Beach Friends of the Library are in need of volunteers for the 6 to 8:30 p.m. shift in the gift shop, and to help with an ongoing book sale. To volunteer, call (714) 842-4481 ext. 2213.

The Huntington Beach Christian Singles group meets the second Friday and the fourth Saturday of the month at Avant Garde Dance Studio, 4250 Scott Dr., Newport Beach. Dance lessons are offered from 8 to 9 a.m.; dancing follows from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $12. Call (949) 442-7600 or go to www.hbchristiansingles.org.

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.