Events in Huntington Beach, California | HB Event Calendar

Huntington Beach Events
calendar is filled with beach activities and
events information. Concerts, Art Afair
craft fair at Friday Farmers Market Pier Plaza, Surf City
Nights on Tuesdays, car shows,
and special events such as Concours
d'Elegance, US Open of Surfing and Cruise of
Lights are annual events held in Surf City,
California. Bands, karaoke and DJ's appear
in Huntington Beach bars, clubs and
restaurants. Shop and dine at your favorite
Surf City stores and restaurants and enjoy
our parks.

THURSDAY,
MAY 23, 2013
DW3 Jazz - at Spaghettini. Cost: $15. Time: 7:30 p.m. Spaghettini
Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, Calif. Call:
(800) 595-4849
Soul Fresh - at Perqs Bar. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 117 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-9996
FRIDAY,
MAY 24, 2013
Farmer's Market and Arts &
Crafts - Buy certified
California grown produce and
shop for hand-made one-of-a-kind
jewelry such as bracelets,
necklaces, rings and earrings.
Rugs in the shape of surfboards,
surf themed wall decor and
planter boxes, household gifts,
original art and body products
are usually featured by vendors
selling their creations at this
weekly event held at Pier Plaza
next to the Huntington Beach
Pier. Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
approx. Cost:
Free admission. Location:
Pacific Coast Highway at Main
Street adjacent to pier and city
beach 6th Street parking lot,
Huntington Beach, CA.
Battle of the Bands - 4 bands play off at Tap House for $10K in
winnings. Location: 8901 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. (714)
847-2337
Art Exhibit -
The Anderson Art Gallery presents new works by Howard Hitchcock. (Bill)
Anderson Art Gallery, 16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, California
90742 Call: (562) 592-4393. Hours: Friday & Saturday 1 - 9 PM, .Sunday 1 - 6
PM.
The Blast - at Perqs Bar. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 117 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-9996
The Natural Thrill, band - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. - 1:30
a.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.
Call: (714) 536-2422
Instigator, band - in the Amphitheater. Time: 7-9 p.m.
Bella Terra Mall free concerts. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave.,
Huntington Beach, CA Mall info: (714) 897-2533
Gail Jhonson - at Spaghettini. Cost: $25. Time: 7:30 p.m. Spaghettini
Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, Calif. Call:
(800) 595-4849
NEARBY: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, May 24-27, 2013.
Free Strawberry Cake at 6 p.m. tonight! Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets
Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival.org
SATURDAY,
MAY 25, 2013
May 25, 2013 Party Jones, band - at Taco Surf. Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: 16281 Pacific Coast Highway, Surfside, CA. Call: (562)
592-2290
Dub 8 - at Perqs Bar. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 117 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-9996
Golden West College Swapmeet - Saturdays & Sundays Year
Round. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission.
Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California
92647. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information.
Huntington Beach Concert Band - in the Amphitheater. Time: 1-2
p.m. Rockit Scientist performs 6-9 p.m. Bella Terra Mall free
concerts. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Mall
info: (714) 897-2533
Mothership, band - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call:
(714) 536-2422
Art Exhibit -
The Anderson Art Gallery presents new works by Howard Hitchcock. (Bill)
Anderson Art Gallery, 16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, California
90742 Call: (562) 592-4393. Hours: Friday & Saturday 1 - 9 PM, .Sunday 1 - 6
PM.
Russ Hewitt - at Spaghettini. Cost: $25. Time: 7:30 p.m. Spaghettini
Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, Calif. Call:
(800) 595-4849
NEARBY: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, May 24-27, 2013. Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets
Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival.org
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2013
Golden West College Swapmeet - Saturdays & Sundays Year Round.
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission.
Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California
92647. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information.
Art Exhibit -
The Anderson Art Gallery presents new works by Howard Hitchcock. (Bill)
Anderson Art Gallery, 16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, California
90742 Call: (562) 592-4393. Hours: Friday & Saturday 1 - 9 PM, .Sunday 1 - 6
PM.
Shenanigans, band - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 3-6 p.m. Natural
Heights band also performs 8 p.m. - Midnight. Location: 300 Pacific
Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422
Big D and the Blues Street Band - in the
Amphitheater. Time: 4-7 p.m. Bella Terra Mall free concerts.
Location: 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Mall info: (714)
897-2533
Carol Duboc, Jazz - CD Release Party at Spaghettini. Cost: $15. Time:
7:30 p.m. Spaghettini
Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, Calif. Call:
(800) 595-4849
NEARBY: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, May 24-27, 2013. Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets
Garden Grove, CA strawberryfestival.org
MONDAY,
MAY 27, 2013
Memorial Day Ceremony. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony is held at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, hosted by the American Legion, VFW and the Jewish War Veterans.
It features a 21-gun salute, flag-raising and playing of taps. Local dignitaries are also in attendance.
Between 10 and 11 a.m. poppy distribution takes place to raise
donations for veterans! Sharon Stoll is the Unit 133 Poppy
Chairwoman: (714) 839-8977. Ceremony time: 11 a.m. Cost: Free. Location: Main and Pacific Coast Highway, HB.
Call Dennis Bauer (714) 536-3855. hbpost133.com
The Originalites, band - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call:
(714) 536-2422
TUESDAY,
MAY 28, 2013
Surf City Nights- It's a weekly street fair with a farmer's
market, live entertainment, food vendors and arts & crafts. Come
join the fun. Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St.,
Huntington Beach (located on Main Street between Pacific Coast
Highway and Orange Ave. Temporary street closure goes in effect on
day of event so read signs to avoid having car towed from market
area!)
Beyond Bike Maintenance Basics - Brakes & Drive Train
If you've already taken a Bike Maintenance Basics class, this is your next step! Get prepared for the road or trail ahead by digging a little deeper into the components of your ride and learn what minor adjustments you can make.
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach REI Store,
7777 Edinger Avenue,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 379-1938
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013
Rick Marcel Jazz - at Spaghettini. Cost: $10. Time: 7 p.m. Spaghettini
Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, Calif. Call:
(800) 595-4849
THURSDAY,
MAY 30, 2013
Hoops of Hope Shoot-a-Thon. Hoops of Hope encourages kids, teens and
adults to shoot 1000 free throws to represent the 1000 kids orphaned
every 4 hours by HIV/AIDS. Participants will spend their day at the
free-throw line shooting baskets in honor of these children as well
as enjoying live music, food, raffles and more! Started in
2004 by now18-year old Austin Gutwein. Time: 3 p.m. -7 p.m.
Location: Huntington Beach High School Gym 1905 Main St. Huntington
Beach, CA Cost: $10. hbhshoopsofhope.wordpress.com
Author Discussion/Signing Nantucket Blue by Leila Howard Debut
author Leila Howard discusses and signs Nantucket Blue, her new
release for teens. Time: 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach at Bella Terra,
7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA.
Events may change, please call to confirm: (714) 897-8781.
Karaoke - at Perqs Bar. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 117 Main St.,
Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-9996
Comedy Night - at Gallaghers Pub. Location: 300 Pacific Coast
Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422.
DW3 Jazz - at Spaghettini. Cost: $15. Time: 7:30 p.m. Spaghettini
Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, Calif. Call:
(800) 595-4849
FRIDAY,
MAY 31, 2013
May 31, 2013 Hollywood Blonde -at Luggatti's Italian Grill, 210 5th St.
Huntington Beach, Ca. Time: 8:30 p.m. (714) 536-3773, luggattis.com
Prior Axe, band - in the Amphitheater. Time: 7-9 p.m. Bella Terra
Mall free concerts. Location: 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Mall
info: (714) 897-2533
Farmer's Market and Arts &
Crafts - Buy certified
California grown produce and
shop for hand-made one-of-a-kind
jewelry such as bracelets,
necklaces, rings and earrings.
Rugs in the shape of surfboards,
surf themed wall decor and
planter boxes, household gifts,
original art and body products
are usually featured by vendors
selling their creations at this
weekly event held at Pier Plaza
next to the Huntington Beach
Pier. Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
approx. Cost:
Free admission. Location:
Pacific Coast Highway at Main
Street adjacent to pier and city
beach 6th Street parking lot,
Huntington Beach, CA.
Art Exhibit -
The Anderson Art Gallery presents new works by Howard Hitchcock. (Bill)
Anderson Art Gallery, 16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, California
90742 Call: (562) 592-4393. Hours: Friday & Saturday 1 - 9 PM, .Sunday 1 - 6
PM.
Sir Madam & Guests, band - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. - 1:30
a.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.
Call: (714) 536-2422
May 31 - June 1, 2013 Syn*er*gy. Dance
show of spectacular movement centers around
Dance Ensembles, special guest
choreographers and collaborative works.
Location: Huntington Beach High School
Historic Theater, 1905 Main St., Tickets:
$22 adults, $16 students and seniors. Shows
3 performances-- nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m. Call (714)
536-2514 ext. 4025. hbapa.org
May 31, 2013 Face2Face: A Business Expo - at Huntington Beach Pier. Vendors showcase
their businesses to the public. Meet the Public & Other Businesses, Best Spot to Sell Your Business in Town, Grow Your Referral Group, Network with Other Vendors, Refreshments,
Live Music. Time: From 2 - 7 p.m. Location:
Pacific Coast Highway & Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714)
500-6180, hbchamber.com
Porcupine Soldier - at Perqs Bar. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 117 Main
St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-9996
Jonathan Fritzen, Contemporary - at Spaghettini. Cost: $30. Time: 7:30 p.m. Spaghettini
Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, Calif. Call:
(800) 595-4849
SATURDAY,
JUNE 1, 2013
May 31 - June 1, 2013 Syn*er*gy. Dance
show of spectacular movement centers around
Dance Ensembles, special guest
choreographers and collaborative works.
Location: Huntington Beach High School
Historic Theater, 1905 Main St., Tickets:
$22 adults, $16 students and seniors. Shows
3 performances-- nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m. Call (714)
536-2514 ext. 4025. hbapa.org
Huntington Beach Elks Chili Cook-off and Car Show. The 10th Annual R.C.
Classic Antique Car Show and Chili Cook-Off.
Huntington Beach Elks Lodge
Huntington Beach, CA
The Huntington Beach Elks presents the R.C. Classic Antique Car Show and Chili Cook-Off. Come on down to
'the beach' for Classic Cars, Great Chili, Crafts, Entertainment, Raffles, Vendors, Silent auction, and good old fashioned family fun. Admission is FREE! The Chili Cook-Off winner will go to the World Chili Finals later this year. Car show and breakfast starts at 8 A M; Proceeds to benefit OHBEF (Operation Huntington Beach Elks Fund) serving local Military and families in need.
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 714-848-8984. Location: 7711 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
Saturday, June 1, 2013 Bolsa Chica
Wetlands Tour - Free First Saturday Tour of Bolsa Chica
Ecological Reserve. Tours begin every 15
minutes and five areas of interest are
included in the presentation: history,
birds, endangered species, ecology and
restoration. Docents stationed on or
near the footbridge, a truly magnificent
entrance to the restored Bolsa Chica
wetlands, offer exceptional on-site presentations
on the first Saturday of each month. Time:
9-10:30 a.m. Location: Pacific Coast Highway
between Seapoint and Warner Streets across the street from the main entrance to Bolsa Chica
State Beach. Cost: This free tour is on a
first come, first served basis.
amigosdebolsachica.org
June 1, 2013 - Huntington Beach Elks
Regional Chili Cookoff. Car show starts at 8 a.m. Breakfast and
other food will be available - vendors and food booths.
Location: HB Elks Lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach,
California. chilicookoff.com
June 1, 2013
OC Dreamin' Gala - to benefit the Bolsa Chica Conservancy's Center for Coastal Ecology.
Location: Quiksilver Headquarters, 15202 Graham Street, Huntington
Beach, CA.
Individual Tickets: $175
Sponsorships available. Contact Michelle Moberly at michelle@bolsachica.org for more information.
Event begins at 5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013
Pajamarama Storytime - Children may come dressed in their pajamas! Time: 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach at Bella Terra,
7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA.
Events may change, please call to confirm: (714) 897-8781.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013
Weekly Storytime
Join the weekly Storytime, featuring stories and activities for children of all ages.
Time: 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach at Bella Terra,
7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA.
Events may change, please call to confirm: (714) 897-8781.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013
Comedy Night - at Gallaghers Pub. Location: 300 Pacific Coast
Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422.
SATURDAY,
JUNE 8, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013 Huntington Beach
Pier Swim Pier. 63rd Annual Huntington Beach
Pier Swim honors top three finishers in each
division. The Gene Beshe Memorial Perpetual
Trophy will be awarded to the top team.
Cost: $25. Pre-Registration includes a
t-shirt (April 17, 2013 - May 24, 2013.)
Late Registration on June 8, 2013, will be
taken on the beach only and starts at 7 a.m.
Late Registration does not include a t-shirt
(extra t-shirts may be available for $10.
Contact: jvalinsky@surfcity-hb.org or (714)
960-8870.
June 8, 2013 Walk to Make a Difference.
Memorial walk sponsored by Huntington Beach
Soroptimist. Location: Central Park, 7111
Talbert Ave., HB, CA.
soroptimisthuntingtonbeach.org
June 8,
2013
Season Finale and Academy Awards
A grand celebration of the 2012-2013 APA experience. An Oscar-worthy award
ceremony featuring live performance, video
productions, and a comprehensive review of
the years' accomplishments, faculty work and
student achievement. Location:
Huntington Beach High School Historic
Theater, 1905 Main St.
Call (714) 536-2514 ext. 4025. hbapa.org
SATURDAY,
JUNE 15, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013 Summer Kickoff
in the Park Family Day free
event features kid friendly activities such
as face painting, relay races, game booths,
jump houses, and maybe a fun game of freeze
dance. Information about all summer
programs including youth sports, aquatics,
summer camps, and more is available and the
Community Center will be open for any
registration needs you might have.
Time: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Location: Murdy
Community Center Event Supervisor: Kristin
Martinez Contact Email: kmartinez@surfcity-hb.org
Call: (714) 960-8895
Chili at the Beach - 6th Annual Chili at the Beach Chili Cook Off and Salsa Tasting Contest includes 50 Vendors,
25 Chili / Salsa Booths for tasting and judging,
Inflatable Slides,
Street Performers,
Carnival Games,
3 stages of music
,Ferris Wheel,
Raffle Opportunities,
Chili / Salsa Tasting & Judging. tic Tasting tickets: $10 pre, $15 day of. Buy
tickets at Surf City Nights, or Time 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tickets: 2013chiliatthebeach-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1#
SUNDAY,
JUNE 16, 2013
June 16, 2013
Father's Day Wiener Dog Races - at Old World
Village German Restaurant. Time: 3-4 p.m.
Cost: $2 admission. If you have a Dachshund you'd like enter in a race, you'll need to Call Inge at (714) 898-5111-
fees charged for registration. Location: Old
World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington
Beach, CA.
June 16, 2013 Free Bolsa Chica Tours
- Learn about the history of Bolsa Chica, its wildlife, and plant life with a Bolsa Chica
Land Trust guide. Literature and merchandise are also available at this
two-hour tour on the third Sunday of each month. The free guided walking tour of the Bolsa Chica
wetlands and upper mesas includes walking--wear comfortable shoes and sun
protection, and be sure to bring binoculars or a camera! Time:10 a.m.
Location: Ecological Reserve South Parking Lot on Pacific Coast Highway
betweem Sepoint and Warner, across from Bolsa Chica State Beach. Info: (714)
964-8170, bolsachicalandtrust.org
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 19, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Downtown
Huntington Beach Dishcrawl. Explore the best eats of Downtown HB while enjoying the amazing weather and beautiful scenery it has to offer! Take a midweek break and meet
up in this famous part of Orange County!All
ticket holders will be notified of meeting
location via email, 48 hours prior to the
event. I'm a Vegetarian: Vegetarian options
are available, however we may not be able to
accommodate other dietary restrictions.
Drinks not inclusive the ticket price. Drink
specials and pairings may be available at
discretion of the participating restaurant.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken
only if given 48 hours advance notice. All Dishcrawl events are held rain or shine.
About Dishcrawl: Food, Fun, and Exploration! We here at Dishcrawl aim to provide
you with a premier culinary social
experience by bringing together neighborhood
restaurants, local chefs, regional food
producers and fellow food enthusiasts. Join
us if you'd like to embark on a
one-of-a-kind gastronomic adventure! Buy your tickets now before it's too late!
Where to Meet Us:
Address, location: Main Street, HB Cost to attend: $45, to register: dishcrawl.com/tasteofdowntownhb/
FRIDAY,
JUNE 21, 2013
Friday, June
21, 2013 On Course Golf Tournament.
HBCOA 21st annual tournament at Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. The day begins with a putting contest and barbeque lunch, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30
p.m. A buffet awards dinner with raffles, auctions and other fun activities,
plus a no host bar, immediately follows the
tournament around 6 p.m. Call: (714)
536-9387. hbcoa.org
SATURDAY,
JUNE 22, 2013
SUNDAY,
JUNE 23, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Family Summer Concert, featuring Peter and the Wolf narrated by famous comedian and guest of Arsenio Hall and David Letterman shows - Emo Philips; and patriotic songs with participation of the HBSO
Young People's Choir. Time: 3:30 p.m. Cost:
$18-20. Location: Central Library
Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington
Beach, CA. For more information or tickets
call (714) 274-5524, hbsymphony.com
Sunday, June 23, 2013 Wags N’ Wine - Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort. Great food, delectable wine, silent & live auction, opportunity drawings, live entertainment, dancing, a pooch pageant & more!
Ticket: $45 pre, $50 door.
VIP $60 includes early entry at 1p.m., upgraded wine glass, swag bag, premium
wine tastings, "special bites"; VIP $65 door. $15 age 6-12, free
under age 5. $10 Pooch Pageant entry. Location:, 21111 Pacific Coast
Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. wagsnwine.com
MONDAY,
JUNE 24, 2013
June 24-September 6, 2013 Huntington
Beach Surf Camp Sessions Age 8 to 16. Surfing
instruction in a fun and safe environment
for all levels. Focus is on basic skills,
paddling, overall riding, and wave selection. Participants also learn
about ocean safety and the importance of surfing around the tides.
Each student receives a sponsor gift pack and Del Taco lunch is
served on Friday. Surfers must be 8 or older and comfortable in the
ocean. The instructor is a former competitive surfer and coach of
the South African National Surf Team. Camp provides boards and full
suits--you bring a towel, hat, sweatshirt, sunscreen, water
and snacks. No class 7/4. Open to ages 8-16 years, the summer camps cost: $245
each and take place at Huntington City
Beach, Beach Service Center -south side of
Huntington Beach Pier. Sessions are offered
June 24-28; July 1-5 (reduced price and
hours); July 8-12; July 15-9; July 22-26;
July 29-August 2; August 5-9; August 12-16;
August 19-23; August 26-30; and September
2-6. Register at hbsands.org, or call: (714)
536-5486
June 24-August 30, 2013 Huntington Beach
Surf Camp Sessions Age 5 to 8 years.
Students learn to play safely in water, play
beach games, body board and even surf!
Wetsuits and boards provided during class.
Students will wear an identifying rash guard
at all times. Water supervision is 1:4 and
surf lessons are one-on-one with 1:8 for
land supervision. Aloha Friday potluck on
Fridays, family members welcomed. Bring
lunch and arrive with sunscreen applied.
Location: Huntington City Beach, 9th Street
and PCH. No class 7/4. Open to ages
5-8 years, the summer camps cost: $230 each.
Sessions are offered June 24-28; July
1-5 (reduced price and hours); July 8-12;
July 15-9; July 22-26; July 29-August 2;
August 5-9; August 12-16; August 19-23; and
August 26-30. Register at hbsands.org, or
call: (714) 536-5486
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 26, 2013
June 26-July 3, 2013 Surfing NSSA National Airshow Championships
and National Open and Explorer Championships. Awards ceremony held on July 3. Location: Huntington Beach Southside Pier,
Pacific Coast Highway and Main St., Huntington Beach, Ca. nssa.org
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