Huntington Beach Events December 2011

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011

Classic Car Saturdays. Every Saturday Night It's all about the cars. No registration fees. Lots of free parking, open to all car enthusiasts. Trophies awarded each week. Free spectator admission. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Car show info, call: (714) 636-2010. Location: Old World Village 7561 Center Ave #49 Huntington Beach CA 92647. oldworld.ws

December 17, 2011 Art-Afaire Weekend Crafts Fair at Pier Plaza. Vendors sell unique hand-made gifts at Pier Plaza, Pacific Coast Highway and Main, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: Noon till dark.

The Nutcracker with Huntington Beach Coast City Ballet. Dec. 17 @ 7 p.m. & Dec. 18, 2011 @ 2 p.m. Huntington Beach High School Auditorium 1905 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA (714) 963-9771 coastcityballet.com

John & Scott of the Fabulous Nomads - at Luggatti's, all ages OK. Located in Downtown Huntington Beach, Luggatti's is known for its casual beach atmosphere and friendly "Cheers" vibe. Serves great pizza, Italian, steaks, fish and more. Full bar and extensive wine list, plus beers on tap. Kids menu, too. Time: 8 p.m. Location: 210 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-3773

Cruise of Lights - Huntington Harbour Lighted Homes Boat Tour - 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.

Serafin Art Show Museum of Surf - at Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. Location: 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 3 to 8 p.m. CCall: (714) 960-3483. surfingmuseum.org

Sir Madam and guests Sean Murphy and the rubberband, Allensworth, bands - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Location:300 Pacific Coast Highway #113, Downtown Huntington Beach Located on Walnut between Main & 3rd, Call (714) 536-2422

Exquisite, band - at Harvey's Steakhouse. Location: 6060 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 842-5111

Danny Rydman Returns - at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill takes place after the game. Location: 17296 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach CA, (714) 848-0113

Sweet 112 Saturdays, bands, and DJ Shaggy in adult entertainment. Mechanical bullrides after 10 p.m. Cover: $5. at Black Bull Chophouse, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #112, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 969-6700. blackbullchophouse.com

Live entertainment - at Aloha Grill. Time: 5 p.m. - Midnight (12 a.m.) Location: 221 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Calif. Call: (714)374-4427.

Zepidemic, band - Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Fitzgeralds Pub. $5 cover. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. Phone: 714 968 4523

Bands, Jamie Wood (4p) and Abby Road (9p) - at Nadine's Irish Mist. No cover. Location: 16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA. Call: .

Christmas Holiday Tasting - Not sure what to serve for Christmas? Join the annual complimentary Christmas Holiday Tasting and try many dishes offered from this year’s Holiday Menu! Time: Noon - 3 p.m. Location: Whole Foods Market, 7881 Edinger Ave. Suite 150, Huntington Beach, California. Phone: (657) 200-4200.

Ice Skating at The Strand on 5th through Jan. 1, 2012. 2nd annual seasonal holiday ice rink utilizes synthetic surface to skate. Ideal for youngsters. Time: Location: 155 5th Street Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 465-4528. AtTheStrand.com Hours: Dec. 16: 3pm - 8pm. Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 8pm Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 9pm; Sunday: 12pm - 6pm; Closed Christmas Day. Skate rental $7, $5 children under age 12.

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

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: After Party at Silky Sullivan's Irish Pub. Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Location: 10201 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. (714) 963-2718. silkysullivans.com

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