Huntington Beach Events December 2011

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011

Cruise of Lights - Huntington Harbour Lighted Homes Boat Tour - Runs 9 days from December 15 - 23. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Cost: $17 adult, $10 age 2 -12. Location: Load onto buses at Huntington Habour Mall, Algonquin at Saybrook St., Huntington Beach, CA, and be taken to boat docks. Call for tickets: (714) 840-7542.

Wine Tastings - at Hilton Resort. Every Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the ocean view lounge offers guests and locals a chance to taste wine from all over the world with their casual Wine Tasting Thursday events. $15/four pours. Special Events $25/four pours. Location: 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 845-8000

Sassy Claus Holiday Cocktail Party & Pub Crawl - Wear your sexy outfit or ugly sweater in this annual tradition that's guaranteed to earn you new friends or make a few enemies, depending on your you act. Location: Longboard Pub, 217 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA. (714) 960-8447. longboardpub.com

Comedy Night - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 - 11:30 p.m. Location:300 Pacific Coast Highway #113, Downtown Huntington Beach Located on Walnut between Main & 3rd, Call (714) 536-2422

Hawes Elementary School Sings - at Bella Terra mall. Time: 6:30 - 7 p.m. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave. Huntington Beach, CA bellaterra-hb.com

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

Steve Jennings - musician performs. Location: Harvey's Steakhouse, 6060 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 842-5111

Storytime - at Banning Library. Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5 is held Thursdays at 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Repeats 11 - 11:30 a.m. Grandparent Storytime: for all ages 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Location: 9281 Banning Avenue Banning Branch, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-5005

Bootleggers Brewery Beer Tasting - Join in on a night of fun tasting a number of craft beers brewed right in Fullerton, just 14 miles from the Surf City store! Tastings come with snacks, and is only $5 per person. Time: 5 - 8 p.m. Location: Whole Foods Market, 7881 Edinger Ave. Suite 150, Huntington Beach, California. Phone: (657) 200-4200.

Christmas Trees - 3 to 15 feet tall. Moon Valley Nurseries, 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week till Christmas (Dec. 25). moonvalleynurseries.com

Thirsty Thursday - College Night at Black Bull Chop House where the back transforms into the largest dance floor in downtown Huntington Beach. No Cover, Live Band and DJ, Bullrides start at 10 p.m. 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #112, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 969-6700. blackbullchophouse.com

Huntington Harbour Holiday Lights Gondola Cruises. Expert gondoliers will guide you on a fabulous tour through channels and bays the larger yachts can't navigate. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway near Anderson). Offered evenings through New Years. Tickets

NEARBY: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Dec. 14 -18, 2011 christmasboatparade.com

The Creepers, band - performs at Mahe Seal Beach. Location: 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA. (562) 431-3022

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