AUGUST 9 Cool Summer Nights - The Raptors of Orange County - Peggy Chase returns with her wonderful raptor friends. She will share her experiences and knowledge of these wonderful birds some you may have seen at Shipley. Presentation 6-7 p.m. Shipley Nature Center stays open till 8 p.m. Free admission, donation welcomed. Location: 17851 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 842-4772. shipleynature.org.
Comedy Night 9-12 a.m. 300 Pacific Coast Highway #113, Downtown Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422
Open Jam - starts at 8 p.m. Perqs Nite Club. Location: 117 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call (714) 960-9996
Moonsville Collective, band. Songs from America’s Roots in an Old-Time band playing genres -- String Band, Folk, Country, Dixie and New Orleans Rag. Time: 6– 9 p.m. Location: Courtyard, Bella Terra Mall, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
Americana Music!Country, Western, Blues, Rockabilly, Cowboy, Hillbilly-Line Dancing! 6:30 -11 p.m. Location: Don the Beachcomber, 16278 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Phone (562) 592-1321. donthebeachcomber.com
Chris Cruz, band at Nadine's Irish Mist, 9 p.m. Nadine's Irish Mist. Location:16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA. Call: . nadinesirishmist.netAugust 9 Disc Frisbee Golf Amateur League Competition - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Competitors are assigned a handicap. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: 3 p.m. Call for pricing and sign up: (714) 425-9931. Photos
August 9 Shipley Nature Center - Nature trails, 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 Photos
August 9 Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to visit Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, a significant flyway for migrating birds. Binoculars recommended. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. 1.5 mile loop trail and 300 acres of protected wetlands! Pets and bicycles are not permitted on the trails. Open sunrise to dusk. Photos
August 9 Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library is open daily. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo
August 9 Gondola Cruises - Huntington Harbour Sunset Gondola Cruise offers daytime rendez vous or night time social or romance cruises. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway near Anderson). Location map & reservations / Photos
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