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SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2005

May 7, 2005  Movies all day at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING:   Crash Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min. (11:40 AM), (2:10), (4:50), 7:30, 10:00; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 50 min. (11:30 AM), (12:00), (2:00), (2:30), (4:30), (5:00), 7:00, 7:40, 9:30, 10:10; The Interpreter Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 8 min. (12:20), (3:30), 6:40, 9:40; Kingdom of Heaven Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 25 min. (11:50 AM), (12:30), (3:00), (4:20), 7:10, 8:00, 10:30. Cost: $9/adult, $6.25/child, senior, $6.50/matinee before 6 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151.    Photo

May 7, 2005   Movies - Edwards Charter 5 - NOW PLAYING -   Edwards Fever Pitch Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 41 min. (2:00), (5:00), 7:20, 10:20; House of Wax Rated (R) • 1 hr. 26 min. (1:15), (4:15), 7:15, 10:25; A Lot Like Love Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 47 min. (1:30), (4:30), 7:30, 10:15; Sahara Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (1:00), (4:00), 7:00, 10:00; XXX: State of the Union Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 34 min. (1:45), (4:45), 7:45, 10:30. Ticket price: $6.50/matinee; $9/adult; $7/student; $6.50/senior; $6/ child. Location: Edwards Charter Centre 5, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: 714-841-0770.    

May 7, 2005   Art Fair - Held  from approximately 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier. The Art Fair features over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Free admission to attend. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.   Photos

May 7, 2005 Dancing - All requests with DJ offering the best in night time dancing at Atlanta Lounge, full bar. Time: 9 to 1 a.m. No Cover. Location: 21022 Brookhurst Ave. Huntington Beach. Call: (714) 968-9800.

May 7, 2005   Saturday Car Cruisers known as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams.  Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission

May 7, 2005 Surfing Competition - HB Surf Series Surfing Competition - The HB Surf Series will hold four of six events at the most visible surf venue in the world, the famous Southside of Huntington Beach Pier. Nine divisions comprise the events and include: Super Grom, Boys, Juniors, Men, Masters, Super Men, Women, Longboard, and Professional. World class surfers Jeff and Barry Deffenbaugh created this event, providing an opportunity for surfing in categories for groms, masters and longboard. The 2005 series features six events with a combined cash purse and prize packages of over $20,000. Location: 9th Street at Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Call: (714) 964-9976. www.hbsurfseries.com

May 7, 2005   “Home Tour” - A spectacular tour of prestigious Huntington Beach Homes and a gourmet lunch at the Huntington Beach Art Center. Co-sponsored by the Huntington Beach Education Foundation and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Tickets are limited; available at HBAC through April. Exciting Home Tour Coming Up – Tickets are available at the Huntington Beach Art Center for the May 7 Home and Garden Tour. A variety of unique homes and gardens specially decorated for this driving tour open for viewing include a Victorian house, a home in The Bluffs and a Colonial house on Main Street. A gourmet lunch at the center and map to the homes will be provided. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $45 per person until April 24, $50 per person afterwards. Call the Huntington Beach Education Foundation: (714) 378-1512.  Ticket Mail -in Form

May 7, 2005   Windows Gallery Huntington Beach Art League Members' Coop Show at Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center features the paintings, photos and mixed media in Huntington Beach Art League Annual Open Juried Art Show. Public can contact artists to purchase artwork.  Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: free. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, HB 92647  Photos

May 7, 2005  Ol' Fishin' Hole Derby - Volunteers are being sought for the Ol' Fishin' Hole Derby to be held on May 7 at Chris Carr Park. The city of Huntington Beach Community Services Department and the Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club sponsor this event. Approximately 180 children with disabilities are expected, and they will need a lot of help. Many of these children have never been fishing before, and it has proven to be a fun event for both the children and the volunteers. The Huntington Beach Rotary Club will provide lunch. We are asking that volunteers arrive at 8:30 a.m., and bring a fishing net if they have one. Please call 536-5486 to sign up to volunteer. Location: Springdale at Heil.

May 7, 2005   Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.

May 7, 2005   Roller Blading Fun Roll - Join the group of roller bladers who meet near the Huntington Beach Pier for a fun roller blade 16-mile round trip at an easy going pace (all levels and ages, plus bicycles welcome) from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach.  Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Just show up! 

May 7, 2005   Anderson Gallery features fine art works in a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists Bill Anderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock, Milford Zornes and more. Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.  Photos

May 7, 2005 HB Lions Club Pancake Breakfast - Time: 7 am to 11 am. Location: Lake Park, Main at Lake Street. Cost: $4, Kids under 7 free. Call: (714)  536-9813

May 7, 2005  Girls Surf Camp - 2 day camp held May 7 & 8 teaches surfing. Camp includes use of surfboard & wetsuit, certificate of completion, T-shirt and more. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $125. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway near Warner. Call: (714) 969-9399. www.hbwahine.com

May 7, 2005  Ukulele Exhibit - Ukulele Exhibit - History of the Ukulele is a fun, interactive exhibit for all ages. It features vintage ukuleles, musical instruction workshops and band performing at various times during the exhibit run. Time:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $2/ adult. Location: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, 412 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 960-3483. Photos

May 7, 2005  Meeting for Parents - Huntington Beach Charter School informational meeting for a proposed tuition-free independent public school, Arts and Sciences Elementary Charter School. A curriculum enriched by the arts, sciences and natural environment is being planned with emphasis on educating the whole child in a learning environment that supports developmental needs. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Edison Park. Call: 714-963-4969 or email. hb_charter@yahoo.com / www.hbcharter.info

May 7, 2005     Kids - School Age Storytime and Crafts for ages 5 to 9 years. Time: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Laptime Storytime for ages 18 months to 3 years at 10 a.m.  Huntington Beach Central Library Children's Wing. Cost: Free. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA  

May 7, 2005  Live Music - Lony Hauff plays the music and songs you remember best on the finest accordion in the West. It's a bit of the Old World charm at  Rathskellar Pub and Restaurant. Location: 7561 Center Avenue. Cost: Free. Phone:  (714) 894-6612.   Photos

May 7, 2005   Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd.,   Huntington Beach  CA  92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777.   Photos

May 7, 2005  Sunset Beach Art Festival - Sunset Beach 38th Annual Art Festival is a show and competition plus vendor booths with food, crafts and artwork. Sponsored by Las Damas, the event promotes raises funds to support educational and social activities for local youth. Contact: Las Damas, C/O Jackie Morrison, PO Box 795, Sunset Beach, CA 90742.  Location: Sunset Beach Greenbelt east of Pacific Coast Highway. Cost: Free to attend, fee to compete. Phone: 562-592-2964.

May 7, 2005   Research - Orange County California Genealogical Society meets at Huntington Beach Central Library with a variety of seminars. The Orange County California Genealogical Society general meeting is held in meeting room C & D at the Huntington Beach Central Library. The public can attend the general meeting for free. Workshops: $5/each. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA   

May 7, 2005   Art A-Faire from Noon to Dusk. Held  at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier, Art Fair  features over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.     Photos

May 7, 2005  Play - The Crucible by Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman). Although the events of the play are based on the witchcraft trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, Miller was liberal in his fictionalization of those events. The witchcraft trials grew out of  moral system of the Puritans, which promoted interference in others' affairs as well as a repressive code of conduct that frowned on any diversion from norms of behavior. The play is presented by Huntington Beach Playhouse at Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. It runs through May 15, 2005. Performance times: 3 and 8 p.m. Cost: $9 - 21. Box Office: (714) 375-0696.

May 7, 2005   Play  - Guys and Dolls with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Performed at Golden West College Mainstage Theater, this is the quintessential Broadway musical that has it all: love, laughs, drama, memorable music, and a happy ending! Join Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, organizer of the oldest floating crap game in New York, and their colorful cronies as the join forces with the Salvation Army to save the sinners of Times Square in the 1940’s!Location: Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West Street. Box Office Tuesday through Thursday 2 pm – 5 pm. The Box Office will open one hour before the start of the performance. Call: (714) 895-8150, option 1. Performance time: 8 p.m. Play runs through  May 15. Cost: Admission: $20 General; $18 Students, Seniors and Children under 12.  

May 7, 2005  Bands -  Fitzgeralds Presents The Politicians, Second Chance and The Wrecked. Line Up: 9:30-10:00pm The Wrecked; 10:15-11:00pm Second Chance ; 11:15pm-12:00am The Politicians. $5.00 Cover. Place: Fitzgerald's. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523   

May 7, 2005 Band - Munky Wurx at Perqs. Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996. 

May 7 , 2005  Bands - Stickman Grind and Con Job at J. King Neptune's includes Da Fundament and Long Beach Unified.  Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Call: Call: 562-592-4878.  Photos

May 7, 2005   Band - Late Night Drive, Izler, Vesper and Magnolia Thunderpussy play at Marlin Bar. 16651 Gothard, Huntington Beach, California 92647. 21 and over welcome. Call (714) 842-5587. Photos 

May 7, 2005  Live Jazz - The Red Chair Lounge presents April Spain Duo. Unwind, meet friends, enjoy billiards or sit by the fire at Red Chair Lounge, which specializes in a wide-variety of Spirits, Martinis and Signature Cocktails. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 698-1234.   / Photos

May 7, 2005   Live Music - Niki Smart. Pete Mallory's is all about live entertainment! Friday and Saturday nights are off the hook with acoustic sounds of the newest, upcoming bands in Orange County. Jam sessions begin at 7pm sharp and end at 10pm. So come on by, grab a drink, kick back and enjoy the atmosphere. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.  Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 698-1234.  Photos

May 7, 2005 Band - RICKY LEWIS BAND plays Blues/Rock, Website: rickylewisband.com appearing in the CELEBRITY ROOM. Showtime: 9:00PM, Price: $10 cover and $10 minimum order per person, Age: 21 , valid ID required, Dining Till Midnite. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837). www.martiniblues.com

May 7, 2005 Bands - Opening Act: ALBERT HEIJN GROUP, Genre: Rock/Blues/Soul. Headline Act 10:30PM: QUEEN BEE, Genre: Rock/Blues/Soul from Back Porch Room Entertainment! Door: 7:00PM. Showtime: 9:00PM. Price: $12 cover and $10 minimum order per person. Age: 21 , valid ID required. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837). www.martiniblues.com  /  Photos

May 7, 2005 Comedy Event - Act: Bill Word presents 3rd annual California Funniest Female Contest Preliminary round #12. Genre: Stand Up Comedy Competition. Website: funniestfemale.com, appearing in the BACK PORCH: Door: 7:30PM. Show Starts: 8:30PM. Price: $7 cover and a $10 minimum order per person. Age: 21 , valid ID required. Dining Till Midnite. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837). www.martiniblues.com   /  Photos

May 7, 2005  Band - Acoustic music at HB Beer Co. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. Huntington Beach Beer Company, 201 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call:714-960-5343 www.hbbeerco.com Photos

May 7, 2005 Live Jazz - Enjoy great jazz artists in an intimate lounge setting at Kikuya, a restaurant with full bar and straight ahead jazz. Time: 8:30 p.m. to Midnight. $10 minimum food or drink order applies. No cover. Location: 8052 Adams Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call: 714-536-6665.

May 7, 2005  Dance - WET Saturday with absolutely the best Top 40, Hip Hop and 80s. The Party sells out so early arrival is suggested. Liquid ULTRA Lounge VIP Bottle Service available. Liquid Lounge offers four Bars, 13 TV’s, a pumping sound system, VIP Area’s and Two heated smoking patios. Doors open 8 p.m. Cost: $5 before 10 p.m. $10 after 10 p.m. 21 and over only. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294. 

May 7, 2005  Band  -  Traditional Irish music, The Wake at Gallaghers Pub & Grill.  Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Very cheep cover! 21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422.  Photos

May 7, 2005  Band - Orion at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, featuring the best food, fun and music from rock to blues. Begins after 8 p.m. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776.  www.tumbleweedshb.com

This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.