Huntington Beach Events Calendar Daily View
BOOKS
May 7, 2008 Book Signing - “Images of America: Huntington Beach Lifeguards" by Kai Weisser. Meet the author, a former Huntington Beach Lifeguard, Kai Weisser, at Sugar Shack between 10 a.m. and Noon. Arcadia Publishing, recognized as America’s leading photo-history publishing house, recently released “Images of America: Huntington Beach Lifeguards", photo rich with 225 images and captions. Buy a book ($20/copy), get it signed. Location: 213 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. arcadiapublishing.com
May 7, 2008 Toddler Story Time - With Miss Lonna. Ideal for ages 3 - 5. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos
May 7, 2008 Reading & Book Signing - Egle by Jeff Stone. Jeff Stone, author of the Five Ancestors Series, will be reading and signing his latest in the series, Eagle. Eagle is the story of Ying, who searches to figure out who his friends and enemies are. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
May 7, 2008 Big Wednesday - Launch of the Big Lifestyle event, this first Big Wednesday will include classic surfer / boardshaper Robert August pouring drinks. Now how BIG is that? Duke's HB Big. Location: Dukes Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, Ca. Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
May 7, 2008 Comedy Club - Eric Schwartz - Showtime and The Tonight Show; Tere Joyce - Last Comic Standing, The Dope Show, Comedy Central; Grace Fraga - Grace Show, Las Camrades of Comedy and host Bob Perkell. Top Los Angeles comedians in one show, no cover! Time: 9 p.m. Location: Martini Blues, 5847 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 840-2129.
May 7, 2008 Karaoke - Center Stage Karaoke with Josh. Location: Surf City Saloon. Time: 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Address: 18528 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 963-7744.
May 7, 2008 Band - Cubensis at Marlin Bar. Cubensis is the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band. From Estimated Prophet to Workingman's Dead, Dead Heads will be groovin'. Age 21 and over welcome. Location: 16651 Gothard, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Call (714) 842-5587.
May 7, 2008 Band - Royal Issue. It's Reggae Night at Gallagher's Pubin HB. Rastafarian music never sounded so breezy! Time: 9 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, HB, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422.
COMMUNITY & CLUBS
May 7, 2008 Bingo - Elks Bing Wednesday Matinee - 25 total games; $15 minimum buy in, all games pay $250. Doors open at 10 a.m. Early bird 11 a.m., regular at 11:30. Color monitors and computerized bingo verification enhance the experience. Food, soft drinks available for purchase; free coffee, tea and popcorn provided. Location: 7711 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 848-9440. hbelks.com
May 7, 2008 Artist Demonstration with Rafael Manaigo. Location: Rodgers Senior Center, Orange & 17th Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 7:30 p.m. Public invited.
BUSINESS
May 7, 3008 Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce New Member Reception. Come by and have sandwiches, cookies, drinks and find out how to get the most out of your membership. Time: 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Chamber Office, 19891 Beach Blvd #140, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-8888.
OUTDOORS
May 6, 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.
May 6, 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.
May 6, 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
May 6, 2008 Sunset Gondola Cruise Tickets. Individuals, couples and families can take a personal gondola tour.
MUSEUMS & ART
May 7, 2008 Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
May 7, 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). Location: International Surfing Museum of Huntington Beach, 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-3483
May 7, 2008 New exhibition- 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 features original art by Huntington Beach resident, Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean, plus 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 more.
May 7, 2008 Art Exhibit - Windows Gallery features Huntington Beach Art League 2008 Open Juried Show. Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Hours: Regular library hours apply.
This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.
