SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2008
December 27, 2008 Ganja Gear's Christmas Special. Reggea, rock & hip hop are served up in this post-Christmas celebration described as "peaceful, stony vibes" hosted by MC I.H.I. "Come get faded" with sponsors such as OC Weekly, and free ganja gear apparel and CDs. Over 10 different groups will perform with the line-up including: Toko Tasi, Barikuda, 40 Ounce Mouse, Under a Tree, Inhale, CaliX King, The High Council, Mastasche Spesh, Binge Team, J. B. Movement, Iyahwada and E. Jah Michael. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $10, 21+. Location: 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA. Phone: 562-592-1302.
December 27, 2008 Bands Noise Attack, Tone Junkies, Reserved, James And West. Hillacious line-up of bands help you rock off the pounds at Surf City Saloon. Show starts around 8 p.m. Drink specials. 21+, ID. No cover. Location: Surf City Saloon, 18528 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 963-7744
December 27, 2008 Big Cat Challenge Run 2008 - Participants may run any length that they choose. Official events will be the half marathon, full marathon and ultra 12 hour challenge. All participants will receive a finisher's medal and certificate. Race Shirt will be included in entry fee. 2-3 miles loop course in a park setting. Participants have 12 hours for their events. Age/gender awards for half, full and ultra. Ultra will be based upon most miles in 12 hours. Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $50 - register at active.com. Location: Huntington Beach Central Park, 6622 Lakeview Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: Robert English (714) 421-4619 - BigCatRaceTeam@gmail.com
December 27, 2008 Band - Midlife Crisis. No cover. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Location: Taco Surf, 16821 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA. Call: (562) 592-2290.
December 27, 2008
Drew LaSala, Modified,
Disorient Express, King of
Somewhere
- bands at
Gallaghers Pub & Grill.
Time: 8 p.m. Location: 300
Pacific Coast Highway,
Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714)
536-2422. gallagherspub.com
December 27, 2008 Band, Blues Machine - at Tumbleweeds, where food is served till Midnight! Location: 21094 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, California. (714) 960-2776
December 27, 2008 Dean Rod Band - Studying piano and composition at the acclaimed California Institute of the Arts music school, this Los Angeles-based composer and performer's song repertoire spans the universal and enduring genres of music, including: pop, classic rock, golden oldies, jazz, romantic ballads, standards, showtunes, country-western, British invasion, and blues. Time: 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Location: Red Chair Lounge, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. (714) 698-1234
OUTDOORS
December 27, 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.
December 27, 2008Shipley Nature Center - Restoration Days. The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will be planting, weeding and cleaning up, and they need your assistance. On the first Saturday of the month, the public can tour Shipley Nature Center at 11 a.m., in addition to the clean up activities that begin at 9 a.m. and go till noon. Location: Central Park West, near Breakfast in the Park or on 17829 Golden West Street, between Slater and Central Library Drive, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 842-4772. shipleynature.org
December 27, 2008 Saturday Car Cruisersknown 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.
December 27, 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 during daylight hours.
December 27, 2008Disc 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.
December 27, 2008Golden 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
December 27, 2008Fun Roll - Roller skate & blade meet up 16 mile ride. Meets each week at Pier Plaza for an exercise regimen in a relaxed environment at the beach. Time: 10:30 a.m. No fee, no reservations necessary. Just show up at Pacific Coast Highway & Main, Pier Plaza next to Huntington Beach Pier. funroll.com
December 27, 2008 The American Wake - Great Irish trio serves up a lively beat to go with your stout or ale in an authentic Irish pub, Killarney Pub & Grill Irish Food & Entertainment. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Killarney, 209 Main St., HB, CA. Call: (714) 536-7887
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