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August 16, 2008 Gondola Ride - Sunset Gondola Cruise Tickets. Gondoliers take you through the channels of Huntington Harbour on a daylight, sunset or night cruise. Price for two is around $75. Location: Peters Landing, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 11 - 11 daily.
August 16, 2008 Naked I Clothing Fashion Extravaganza at Martini Blues. Kids show @ 1 pm and an adult show @ 3pm. Tickets will be sold at the door $20. Location: Edinger & Sprindale (Von's shopping center), HB, CA. Cost: Free admission, drink or food purchase required, 21+. Call: (714) 840-2129.
August 16, 2008 Adventure Playground - Adventure Playground Huntington Beach. Located at Central Park, Adventure Playground allows kids to romp, roam, play in the mud, build forts, rafts, and generally get wet and dirty in pure fun that kids simply love. Rafting on a shallow pond, navigating a rope bridge, sliding down a mud slide and fort building with hammers, wood and nails are a few of the activities under adult supervision. Tennis shoes are required, and kids should bring a change of shoes and clothes in a plastic bag or some protected parcel. Showers and changing area are available for an event best suited for kids ages 5 to 12 years. Adventure Playground is open through August 18. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $2/ child with proof of residency; $3/group per person, non-resident. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave (up the hill past the Youth Shelter), Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 842-4481.
August 16, 2008 Starfish Surf Series - Starfish Surf Series. This Volcom surfing series event for groms and youth offer opportunities to move onto finals held annually, and offering a purse in the thousands! Event surfing begins early (series opens at 6 a.m.) and goes to evening. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, PCH & Main St. (parking in City lots). Free to watch. Call: (949) 646-2175. volcom.com
August 16, 2008 Comprehensive Bike Maintenance Class - At REI. A class offers quality hands-on time working on your own bike with a certified Bike Technician leading the class. REI provides all tools and bike stands. Just bring your bike and be ready to learn! Time 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Huntington Beach REI, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714)379-1938. Cost:$70/members $90/non-members, registration required.
August 16, 2008 Save-A-Life Saturday CERT instruction. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) teaches CPR, disaster preparation and more. Time: 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Noon. Location: 18301 Gothard St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-5974. surfcity-hb.org
LIVE MUSIC
August 16, 2008 Band - Thank U Drive Thru. No cover, 21+. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Tumbleweeds, 21094 Beach Blvd., Huntington Bch, CA. Call: (714) 960-2776
August 16, 2008 Brad Wilson Live at Blues & BBQ - Pete’s Sunset Grille creates a festive atmosphere in its outdoor patio overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Summertime fun with the Blues & BBQ at Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa offers a tasty, finger-licking menu and some hot blues for cool summer nights. Cost: $35/person; $15/age 5-10 ; Free: 4 and under. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Location: Pete's Sunset Grille, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 845-4775. huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com
August 16, 2008 Rock-Punk-Goth. Thinman Entertainment, Bad Form, Ghoul Town, 45 Grave at Blue Cafe, HB, CA (Warner & PCH). 21+
August 16, 2008 OC Punk Night with Social Task ,The Blob, Haight Club, Yeastie Boys at Surf City Saloon, Ellis & Beach Blvd., HB, CA. Starts at 10 p.m., 21+
August 16, 2008 Best Live Bands with DJ Matt and Deep Cover. 21+ $7 cover after 8:30 p.m. at Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Location: 200 Main, upstairs, HB, CA.
August 16, 2008 Big Drill Car - 2nd show added at Fitzgeralds! from 8 pm to 1 am. $12 Cover, 21+. Magnolia at Garfield in Home Depot Center, HB, CA
August 16, 2008 Jungle Juice - House Band plays live at Perqs. Time: after 9 p.m., 21+. Location: 117 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-9996.
August 16, 2008 Vern Nelson Piano - Jazz, classical and rock piano. At Baci's, 18748 Beach Blvd., HB, CA Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m., Call: (714) 965-1194.
August 16, 2008 Robby Armstrong - Harpoon Harry's. Location: Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA. Time: 8 p.m.
MUSEUMS & ART
August 16, 2008 Art Exhibit - Milford Zornes, N.A., American Artist. Honoring the works of one of America's esteemed artists, oil paintings that have never been exhibited until now are featured in the rare collection of art by Zornes, who passed away in February after reaching 100 years of age. Anderson Art Galleryis the top dealer of Zornes art. The gallery features fine arts exhibits with a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists BillAnderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock, Milford Zornesand more. Time: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.
August 16, 2008 The Art Exhibit - Photography of Anita Brace, who has traveled the globe in search of interesting faces and scenes, will be featured at this month-long event. Location: Windows Gallery, Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free admission. Time: Regular library hours. Call Anita for photo acquisition: (714) 878-1066. anitabrace.com
August 16, 2008 Art exhibition - Celine Chat, a surfer and artist from France, exhibits at the International Surfing Museum of Huntington Beach in California a combination of her artwork made in Australia , Caribbean and Brazil : Sharing Perspectives. Her abstract artwork is now renowned in many countries like France, United Stated, Australia, West Indies or Brazil, from (celine-chat.com). Chat will join Dean Torrence who also is featured. Location: International Surfing Museum of Huntington Beach, 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-3483
August 16, 2008 Surfing Sounds Part II: Jan & Dean. This new exhibit explores the relationship and affect surfing music has on the surfing culture and pop culture, as well. It will feature original art by Huntington Beach resident, Dean Torrenceof Jan & Dean, and will include memorabilia from the band's decade-long rise to fame with songs that topped the charts with 28 hits: Deadman's Curve, Little Old Lady from Pasadena, Surf City and that actually continues today with concert tours. (Note: Jan Berry passed away in March 2004.) In addition to this exhibition, Celine Chat will present abstracts. Read More Below
August 16, 2008 Art Exhibit - Ground US. Artists Kiel Johnson, Lucrecia Troncoso and P. Williams. are three creators who explore and investigate the sprawling environment and the constant development of concrete encroaching on natural spaces. Everyday materials such as cardboard, wood, paper and sponge are used in the creation of the artists’ ideal utopias. Event runs through August 31, 2008. Admission: Free. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday - 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm; Sunday - 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. Closed Monday - Tuesday Call: (714) 374-1650.
August 16, 2008Art Exhibit - at The Gallery HB. Original sculptures and oil paintings by Corinne Hartley, largest collection of Todd White art and works by Toreen West, plus Dean Torrence (Jan & Dean) graphics are featured at Huntington Beach's premier fine arts gallery. Gifts such as jewelry and art glass begin at $50. Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call:(714) 845-4835.
August 16, 2008 Newland House Museum Tour- The historic Newland House 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
OUTDOORS
August 16, 2008 Golden West College SwapMeetin 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.
October 16, 2008 Beach Bonfire. You must bring your own fire wood to the beach for a beach bonfire. Fire rings are located north of the Huntington Beach Pier at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Pacific Coast Highway (between Warner Ave. & Seapoint St.) and south of the Huntington Beach Pier on PCH between 1st Street and Beach Blvd. at Huntington City Beach or between Beach Blvd. & Brookhurst Street at Huntington State Beach. Cost: Free, first come-first serve.
August 16, 2008 Donut Derelicts - Classic and hot rod car show, one of the oldest unofficial car club gatherings in California & U.S. meets each Saturday morning near Adams Ave. Donuts parking lot from 6 to 9 a.m. Be mindful of neighbors trying to sleep in nearby. Admission is free, all ages welcome. Location: Adams Ave. & Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA (just look for the action)
August 16, 2008 Fun Roll - Roller Skate, roller blade, bike, jog and walk with a group of enthusiasts that have been making the 16-mile round trip trek along the beach path each week for nearly a decade. The group meets around 10 am at Pier Plaza north of the Huntington Beach Pier (Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street). The event is free, the fun rolls on and you can do your own thing or join in. funroll.com
August 16, 2008 Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, one of the West Coast's significant flyways for migrating birds. Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views of these soaring creatures. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail. No pets or bikes permitted on the trails. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
August 16, 2008 Disc Frisbee Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931.
August 16, 2008 Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 714-842-4772. shipleynature.org
