Huntington Beach Events
Saturday, March 8, 2014
turday, March 8, 2014
FUN! International Tiki Marketplace, Tiki Festival - at Don the Beachcomber. Cool cars, costumes, music, drinks and tiki merchandise to feast your eyes on. Listen to live Hawaiian entertainment. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $10 (includes $10 voucher for food and drink). Location: 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA ι Phone (562) 592-1321
Pier Kite Party Mar. 8-9, 2014 Public is invited to watch some of the nation's top kiters. kiteparty.com
Sunset Beach Community Association Open House. Event features original Sunset Beach Watercolor Paintings by Bill Anderson, owner Anderson Art Gallery, located on Pacific Coast Highway next Captain Jack's. Time: 3-6 p.m. Location: Sunset Beach Community Center, 16861 12th St. Sunset Beach, CA.
Children's Activities - at Shipley Nature Center. Held in Central Park West, parking off Golden West between Slater & Central Library Drive. Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. shipleynature.org
Public bird tour - at Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Sponsored by Bolsa Chica Conservancy, this free guided tour of Bolsa Chica informs guests about the history, wildlife, and restoration of the wetlands! What you need: close-toed shoes, water, and sunscreen, hat, cameras and binoculars. Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: 3842 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA. bolsachica.org
Animal Feeding - at Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center. Time: 12 Noon – 1 p.m. Location: 3842 Warner Ave, HB 92649 Learn about the animals at HB's interpretive center! During the feeding, guests learn about feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of the center's reptiles and marine animals! Warning: Snake feedings involve live mice. Location: 3842 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA. bolsachica.org
42, free film premier - at Central Library. 42 is the 2013 biographical sports film about the integration of baseball player Jackie Robinson, who wore jersey number 42, through his first year of professional baseball. The film tells the story of Jackie Robinson who, under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey, signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers to become the first African-American player to break the baseball color barrier. Time: 2:30-5 p.m. Location: Library Theater, Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
Pediatric Lecture - for Child Life at Central Library. Fountain Valley Regional Hospital presents information about their Pediatric Unit, including ancillary services & family support for kids who have extended stays in our Pediatric Unit. Call: (877) 228-3638. Cost: Free. Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Location: Talbert Room, Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
Truly Talented You American Girl, kids event - at Barnes & Noble. Girls ages 8 to 12 are invited to a special American Girl Event. Truly Talented You features fun activities, puzzles and crafts inspired by the newest Girl of the Year. Time: 11 a.m. Cost: Free. Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach at Bella Terra 7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 897-8781
REI Garage Sale - at Huntington Beach REI. Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Get significant discounts on slightly used gear, clothing, and footwear. Location: Location: 7777 Edinger Ave., Ste 138, Huntington Beach, CA. Phone:(714) 379-1938
Donut Derelicts Saturday Car Cruisers - Free to see, just go and admire the cars! Time: 6-9 a.m. Location: the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop, Adams & Magnolia, Huntington Beach, CA.
Farmer's Market & Crafts Fair. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Peter's Landing, 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.
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, CA.
Sunset Beach exhibit - Anderson Art Gallery presents new works. (Bill) Anderson Art Gallery, 16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, California 90742 Call: (562) 592-4393. Hours: Friday & Saturday 1 - 9 PM, .Sunday 1 - 6 PM.
The Great Gatsby, play - at Golden West College Mainstage Theater. Time: 7:30 p.m. General admission: $15. Location: 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA. Ticket info: (714) 895-8150 x1
OC Cocktail Week (occocktailweek.com) at Solita. Grande Tableside Shaken Margarita made with Don Julio 1942 for $20.14, includes cocktail, warm chips, fresh duros, and housemade salsas. Cocktail Week goes Mar. 2-8, 2014. Location: 7631 Edinger Avenue, Ste 1508 Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (949) 675-9800
BANDS, MUSIC:
HB Surround Sound, band with guest band with band The Shiny Pennies - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2422
The Whatever Band - at Nadine's Irish Mist. Time: 9 p.m. No cover. Location: 16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA Call: (562) 592-7000
Tice, Karaoke - at Don the Beachcomber. Time: 3-7 p.m. Location: 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA ι Phone (562) 592-1321
Jason Stuart & Brandon Vestal, comedy show -at new Fuzion. Surf City Comedy Club (surfcitycomedyclub.com) presents Stuart from Always Sunny in Philadelphia, & Brandon Vestal from Last Comic Standing. Location: 7227 Edinger Ave. Time: 8 p.m. Doors open at 7. Cost: $18, age 18+. Minimums apply. Call: (949) 287-3161 surfcitycomedyclub.com
Zero G, band - at Taco Surf. Great entertainment in a casual, friendly beach atmosphere. Location: 16281 PCH Sunset Beach, CA 90743 (562) 592-2290
Jim Quealy, musician - at Captain Jack's, Jim Quealy guitar, harmonica, vocals. Location: Captain Jack's, 16812 Pacific Coast Hwy., Sunset Beach, Ca.
Mouhammad Bassaj -at Taco Surf Westminster. Location: 6061 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA. Call: (714) 892-8686
Hempstead, band - at J.King Neptune's. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy (one block north of Warner) Sunset Beach, Ca 90742. Make your reservations: (562)592-4878
Rock City Rhythm - at Surf Dog's Sports Grill. Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Band at night. No cover. Location: 5932 Warner Ave Huntington Beach CA. Call (714) 846-5700
Liquor Bachs - at Perqs Bar. Time: 9 p.m. at HB's only downtown bar. Location: 117 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-9996
Dean Grech, Solo Guitar and Vocals - at the Red Chair Lounge. Time: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Location: Hyatt RegencyHB, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 968-1234
Club Canes Dance Party with DJ Peter G and DJ Richard Rocka - at Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Location: 200 Main St., Floor #2, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374-0500. No Cover before 9 p.m., $5 cover after, Age Limit 21+
Thank U Drive Thru, band - at Tumbleweeds Bar & Saloon. Open, call (714) 960-3776. Location: 21094 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA
Danny Maika - at Bella Terra. Danny Maika eases into the soulful vibe of Al Green, the raw emotion of classic rock legend Neil Young or pulling out the occasional Don't worry, be happy, by Bobby McFerrin. O.C. based singer-songwriter effortlessly performs rock, soul and pop standards in a feel-good concert. Time: 6 -10 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave., Amphitheatre in Courtyard, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 897-2533
Parkaimoon, band - at Mahe Seal Beach. Time: 8 p.m. Mahe, 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA. Call: (562) 431-3022. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.
NEARBY:
Weekend pick: Dana Point Whale Festival
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Saturday Night Cosmic Bowling with DJ. Cosmic Bowling is three hours of glow-in-the-dark bowling ( with a dance club atmosphere that rocks. Consisting of a light show as well as a DJ who keeps the center rockin', it really is the place to be to be in the place! Sign in for our door prizes too...come early space is limited. Cosmic Saturdays: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. $18/person, min. 4 per lane. Location: 17110 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA. Call: (714) 963-7888
WESTMINSTER: Book Blast, Simon Kidgits Club - at Westminster Mall. Free 11th annual Book Blast includes read-aloud sessions, giveaways and story-inspired activities, providing families the chance to make reading a fun, social experience with various kid-focused crafts and activities. Read-aloud: 10 a.m. to noon in Center Court, located near Guest Services and Target. Children are also invited to bring a new or gently used book to the event to be donated to a local non-profit organization. Location: Westminster Mall, 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA (714) 898-2559 simon.com/kidgits/
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