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TODAY
The Huntington Beach
Playhouse will present “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” the twisted plot
of a husband’s planned weekend of marital treachery and deception
involving his best friend, mistress, wandering wife and a gourmet
cook. The play will run through Sunday at the Huntington Beach Public
Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-0696.
www.hbph.com
FRIDAY
Old World Village will
celebrate Mardi Gras with music, beads, Cajun and Brazilian food
and contests from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. today and Saturday. The
celebration is open to adults 21 years old and older. The village is
at 7561 Center Ave. Information: (714) 240-9662. www.oldworld.ws.
The Golden West Mainstage Theatre will present “Shadowlands.” The
Broadway play written by William Nicholson explores the love affair
between author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Gresham. The play
will run through March 15 at 15744 Golden West St. General admission
is $11; $9 for students and Gold Key cardholders. Information: (714)
895-8150.
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present a live performance
from Orion at 9 p.m. The cover is $3. The grill is at 17296 Beach
Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113. www.centerfieldsportsbar.com
SATURDAY
Dean Torrence, of Jan and Dean, and the Surf City Allstar Band
will perform at Golden West College Gala. The dinner, dance and
silent auction will raise funds to benefit programs at the college.
Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, the event will begin at 6 p.m. at
the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway.
Information: (714) 895-8316.
Karaoke for Kids will offer a musical experience designed to
develop confidence and self-esteem. Children ages 5 through 11 will
learn about breath control, pitch and audition techniques. The class
will meet from noon to 5 p.m. at the City Gym, 1600 Palm Ave. The
cost is $32. Information: (714) 960-8814
The Huntington Beach Art Center will open a contemporary art
exhibition featuring Arrowsmith and Estrada-Vega sculptures and
paintings. The center is at 538 Main St. Information: (714) 536-5358.
The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee and Highmark Funds
will host the eighth annual Charity Golf Classic. The day will begin
with a putting contest, move to 18 holes of golf (including longest
drive contest), and will be followed by two charity auctions and an
awards dinner. The event costs $250 and will take place at the
Newport Beach Country Club, 1600 E. Coast Highway. Information: (714)
840-7452.
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present a live performance
by SWAY, National Product and Best Day at 9 p.m. The cover is $7. The
grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113.
www.centerfieldsportsbar.com
SUNDAY
Surf City Cuiser is hosting a PT Cruiser meet and greet and
barbque from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16651 Gothard St. Cruiser owners and
the public are welcome to come out and see all the custom PT Cruisers
on display from mild to wild.Information: (714) 596-5500
MARCH 14
The Academy for Performing Arts will present the original Broadway
production of “The Music Man.” The play will show at 7:30 p.m.
through March 23 at the Huntington Beach High School Auditorium, 1905
Main St. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students.
Information: (714) 536-2514.
Golden West College Stage West will present a free theatrical
production of “The Hasty Heart.” The play will show at 8 p.m. tonight
and March 15; 3 p.m. on March 16 at Golden West College, 15744 Golden
West St. Information: (714) 895-8150.
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present a live performance
from Home Cooking at 9 p.m. The cover is $3. The grill is at 17296
Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113. www.centerfieldsportsbar.com
MARCH 15
Huntington Beach Smooth Jazz Series will present a dinner concert
with saxophonist Euge Groove. Proceeds will benefit children with
autism. Dinner times will start at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; show
times 7 and 9 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Central Library and
Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 377-7574.
www.bbjazzcentral.com
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present a live performance
from Love Hound at 9 p.m. The cover is $3. The grill is located at
17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113.
www.centerfieldsportsbar.com
Sts Simon and St Jude Parish Music Ministry will hold its sixth
annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance and Pot o’Gold Casino. The
evening’s entertainment will include a corned beef dinner, dancing to
the DJ Connection and a casino. Doors at Coleman Hall will open at 6
p.m., dinner will be served from 6:30 to 9 p.m., the casino will be
open from 7 to 11 p.m. and dancing will be from 7.30 to 11.30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and include dinner, dancing and $100 in casino
chips. They will be available at the parish office, or at the door.
Sts Simon and Jude is at 20444 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach.
MARCH 17
New Orleans Cafe will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef
and cabbage served all day, along with Guinness, Harp and Bushmills.
The cafe is located at 18522 Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 593-9080
Kozmos Club Speakeasy will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Jordan
Scott and special guest DJ’s who will spin progressive and jazzy
house from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover charge and only adults 21 years
and older will be admitted. Kozmos, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway (562)
292-2200
MARCH 21
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present a live performance
from Loose Rendition at 9 p.m. The cover is $3. The grill is at 17296
Beach Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113. www.centerfieldsportsbar.com
MARCH 22
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present a live performance
from Identity Crises followed by Comedian Maria Parkinson at 9 p.m.
The cover is $3. The grill is at 17296 Beach Blvd. Information: (714)
848-0113. www.centerfieldsportsbar.com
The third annual Huntington Beachcruiser Meet will be held on Main
Street at Pacific Coast Highway at Pier Plaza. Three blocks of
Downtown Main Street will be closed to non-participating vehicles
until 4 p.m. The event is free to the public. All pre-1968
“beachcruisin’” vehicles are welcome. Vehicle registration is $20 in
advance and includes an event T-shirt. There will be trophies in many
classes for both stock and modified plus one for the Mayor’s Choice.
Also, the Longboard Collectors Club will have an extensive collection
of old, unusual and valuable vintage surfboards on display. The event
is sponsored in part by local merchants and businesses and both
Huntington Beach and Edison High Schools benefit from the proceeds.
The National Nomad Assn. and So. Cal Woodies help make this a premier
“Surf City” event. Information: Joseph (949) 650-1322, Bobby (949)
574-7494 or e-mail [email protected].
MARCH 28
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill will present a live performance
from Orion at 9 p.m. The cover is $3. The grill is at 17296 Beach
Blvd. Information: (714) 848-0113. www.centerfieldsportsbar.com
MARCH 29
St. Bonaventure will present “Night Fever,” its 13th annual
dinner, dance and auction to benefit the school’s educational
programs. Live entertainment will be performed by “The Groove
Daddeez” and alumnus Steve Oedekerk, the Academy Award nominated
producer of “Jimmy Neutron,” will be honored. The event will begin at
5:30 p.m. at the new Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa,
21500 Pacific Coast Highway. The cost is $75 per person before Friday
and $90 per person thereafter. Information: (714) 842-1850.
The Assistance League of Huntington Beach will present” Treasures
By the Sea,” a fashion show, luncheon and silent auction. The event
will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $60 per person.
Information:(714) 960-6199.
ONGOING
CHILDREN/LIBRARY
The Main Street Library Branch will accept book donations for the
Friends of Library book sales during normal library hours, 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, at 525
Main St. (714) 375-5071.
The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time
series is shown at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays on Time Warner Cable Channel
6. (714) 375-5107.
The Huntington Beach Children’s Library presents Folktale Story
Time, for kindergartners through fourth-graders, starting at 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-5107.
Enjoy stories, activities and fun at a story time held from 11
a.m. to noon Saturdays in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave. Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Mondays and at 11 a.m. Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.
The Huntington Beach Library presents Laptime Storytime at 10 and
11 a.m. Tuesdays and at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for
children 18 months to 3 years old. The library’s Preschool Storytime
for children 3 to 5 are held at 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. (714)
842-4481.
The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. Fridays at
525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays. (714) 375-5071.
The Tumble-N-Kids
program is offering gymnastics classes for children ages 10 months
to 12 years old. Classes run for eight weeks. Three new classes have
been added: Teeny Tumblers, Tumble-N-Yoga and Kiddycise. Classes are
held at Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Drive, (714) 960-8895;
Edison Center, 21377 Magnolia St., (714) 960-8870; and City Gym and
Pool, 1600 Palm Ave., (714) 960-8884. Class descriptions can be found
in the winter Sands publication. Information: Dayle Lusk, (714)
842-3586.
DANCE
Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., holds swing dance
classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354
or sign up at dance.netfirms.com.
FARMERS MARKETS/SWAP MEETS
The Craft Fair and Farmers Market are held from 1 p.m. to dusk
Fridays at Pier Plaza. Information: Craft Fair (714) 846-5509 and Farmers Market (714) 573-0374.
FITNESS
The Vibe Tribe offers free yoga sessions to new students at 12:15
p.m. Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, and 5:15 p.m. Fridays at 301
Main St., Suite 109. Information: (714) 536-4988.
The Sierra Club’s Orange County Sierra Singles holds a fast-paced
four-mile walk around Mile Square Park at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. The
group meets in the parking lot at Brookhurst Street and Heil Avenue.
Information: (714) 963-6345.
The Comprehensive
Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free introductory tai chi
chuan classes at 9 a.m. Saturdays at 17308 Beach Blvd. (714)
841-7129.
HOBBIES/RECREATION
The Senior Citizens Club of Huntington Beach hosts bingo at 12:30
p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Rogers Senior Center, 1706 Orange
Ave. Bingo cards are four for $1 and prizes are $2 gift certificates
from Ralphs.
The U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, offers an eight-lesson course in “Boating
Skills and Seamanship” at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Boat U.S. Marine
Center, 16390 Pacific Coast Highway (Peter’s Landing Marina). Cost is
$25, includes books. Information: Paul Busher, (714) 840-0232 or Sam
Emer, (714) 890-1808.
The Huntington Beach
Scrabble Club meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the International
House of Pancakes Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd. Information: Penny
Baker, (949) 380-1764 or Paul (714) 968-7546.
The Huntington Beach
Concert Band is an all-volunteer community organization with
approximately 70 members, led by music director Tom Ridley. Founded
in February 1973, the band plays a wide variety of musical styles --
from classical to Broadway and contemporary. They perform frequently
at events and locations throughout Southern California, including
Disneyland, Leisure World, the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and the
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Huntington Beach Concert Band is
open to all interested musicians age 18 and older. Rehearsals are
held at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the band room at Marina High
School at 15871 Springdale St. Information: (714) 963-3681.
The American Shortwave
Listeners Club meets from noon to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of
each month at 16182 Ballad Lane. The group will listen to
international broadcasts via the shortwave radio bands. The public is
invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Stewart
MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit www.ocnow.com/community/
groups/shortwaveradio.
The Poetry Pleasure Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays
at the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. (714) 842-3479 or
(714) 960-4897.
The West County YMCA
presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls in kindergarten
through third grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. once a month at 7262
Garfield Ave. Days vary. (714) 847-YMCA.
A group for angel devotees meets from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. Space is limited. Registration
required. $10. Location varies. (800) 797-2960.
The Amateur Radio Club meets every first Thursday of the month at
1 p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave.
Free. (714) 963-2986.
The Huntington Beach
Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a social and 7 p.m. for dinner
the first and third Thursdays of each month at Meadowlark Golf Course
Club House, 16782 Graham St. (714) 569-1329.
NIGHTLIFE/MUSIC
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill has comedy on Thursday, live
bands Friday and Saturday and karaoke on Wednesday. 17269 Beach Blvd.
(714) 848-0113
The Rhino Room has DJs
and dancing Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday. 405 Freeway at
Beach Boulevard, behind the Huntington Beach Center. (714) 892-3316.
Duke’s Restaurant will
feature authentic Hawaiian music by Duke’s Trio, featuring Titus
Napoleon of the movie “Big Wednesday” from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
every Sunday at 317 Pacific Coast Highway. (714) 374-6466.
Gallagher’s Pub & Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, has Thursday
night comedy night at 9 p.m. Free. (714) 536-2422.
T.C.’s Bar features live
bands at 18529 Beach Blvd. (714) 963-7744.
Centerfield Sports Bar &
Grill has five big-screen televisions and a game room with air
hockey, darts, billiards and video challenges. Wednesday night is
karaoke, and weekends feature live bands doing the Top 40 circuit.
17296 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113.
Gecko’s, 7887 Center Drive, has two levels of dance floors.
KROQ-FM (106.7) music plays nightly. There are comedy nights, three
pool tables and Mexican food. (714) 892-0294.
The Tap House has DJs and dancing Thursday through Saturday. 8082
Adams Ave. (714) 374-0811.
Restaurant Kikuya presents live music Wednesday through Sunday.
8052 Adams Ave. (714) 536-6665.
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