Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  /  DECEMBER  2005 Events
 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2005

August 14, 2005   AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Huntington Beach Open is the 4th annual "On the Beach" AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Huntington Beach Open. Sunday, Aug.14  10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Main Draw Competition/Women’s Finals- 1:30 pm)  The AVP Nissan Championship Series is underway and the excitement is heating up. Double points and prize money continue on the third stop of the series with the AVP Nissan Series Huntington Beach Open presented by Bud Light. Fans will have the opportunity to experience world-class beach volleyball in a beach-party atmosphere. Every tournament represents a fiercely pitched competitive battle amongst the world’s top beach volleyball players in a lifestyle-charged environment.  Events will include Xbox Gaming Oasis; Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon; Halls Fruit Breezers "Halls of History Exhibit", Shoot the Breeze Game and Volleyball Jump Test; Sirius Satellite Radio Listening Stations; Nature Valley Granola Bars Sampling booth; Wilson SpeedZone and Guessing Game, Liftoff™ Sampling station, Bud Light Beer Garden, Nissan Road Ralley, and Nair Smoothing Effects Tent.  More than 150 of the top professional beach volleyball athletes including 2004 Olympic gold medal winners Misty May and Kerri Walsh, 2004 Olympic bronze medal winners Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs, and rising AVP star Rachel Wacholder. On the men’s side, three-time Olympic gold medal winner Karch Kiraly, rising star Mike Lambert, and 2000 Olympic gold medalists Eric Fonoimoana and Dain Blanton. The Competition will be broadcast on LIVE ON NBC Saturday, Aug.13 1:30 PST/4:30 p.m. EST and LIVE ON NBC Sunday, Aug. 14 1:30 PST/4:30 p.m. EST. Location: Huntington City Beach, Pacific Coast Highway near Main Street. Cost: Free to watch. Phone: 310-426-8000.   Photos / SEE FULL SCHEDULE!

August 14, 2005  Movies at the Beach Mann - Pierside 6 Cinemas  NOW PLAYING:  Bad News Bears Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 51 min. (1:00), (3:50); Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 46 min. (11:10 AM), (1:50), (4:30), 7:00, 9:40; The Dukes of Hazzard Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 45 min. (11:00 AM), (12:00), (1:30), (2:30), (4:00), (5:00), 6:30, 7:30, 9:00, 10:00; Stealth Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 1 min. 6:40, 9:20; Wedding Crashers Rated (R) • 1 hr. 59 min. (1:10), (4:10), 7:20, 10:10. Cost: $9/adult, $6.25/child, senior, $6.50/matinee before 6 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151.  Photo  

August 14, 2005 Movies - Edwards Charter 5 - Now Playing: Four Brothers Rated (R) • 1 hr. 49 min. (1:30), (4:30), 7:30, 10:25; March of the Penguins (La Marche de L'Empereur) Rated (G) • 1 hr. 24 min. (12:00), (2:20), (4:40), 7:10, 9:45; Must Love Dogs Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 30 min. (12:30), (4:15), 7:40, 10:20; The Skeleton Key Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 44 min. (12:45), (4:00), 7:00, 10:10; Sky High Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 42 min. (1:00), (3:45), 7:20, 10:00. Ticket price: $6.50/matinee; $9/adult; $7/student; $6.50/senior; $6/child. Location: Edwards Charter Centre 5, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: 714-841-0770.  

August 14, 2005  Play -  The Jungle Book. Adapted from the stories of Rudyard Kipling, this energetic dramatization of the classic tale of Mowgli, the man-cub, who was abandoned as a baby in the jungle and raised by wolves is directed by Robert Michael Conrad. Presented by the Newport Beach Repertory Theater and City of Newport Beach Recreation Services, the play is appropriate for children and families. Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: The Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach. Cost: Presale $12/adult, $10/senior or student. Door $13/dults, $11/senior or student. To order tickets, call (949) 633-1580. www.geocities.com/newportbeachrepertorytheater
 

August 14, 2005 Surfing Competition - HB Surf Series Surfing Competition - The HB Surf Series will hold four of six events at the most visible surf venue in the world, the famous Southside of Huntington Beach Pier. Nine divisions comprise the events and include: Super Grom, Boys, Juniors, Men, Masters, Super Men, Women, Longboard, and Professional. World class surfers Jeff and Barry Deffenbaugh created this event, providing an opportunity for surfing in categories for groms, masters and longboard. The 2005 series features six events with a combined cash purse and prize packages of over $20,000. Location: Golden West Street at Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Call: (714) 964-9976. www.hbsurfseries.com

August 14, 2005   Band - Hawaiian duo and island dancer provide soothing sounds during the Sunday Brunch featured at Duke's Huntington Beach. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $18.95 / Adult, $9.95 under 12. Location: 317 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, California 96248 Call: (714) 374-6446.  Photos

August 14, 2005    Play - Hello, Dolly (Musical) by Jerry Herman. Hello, Dolly! is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi's efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder. Hello, Dolly! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, filled with happy songs and one of the most energetic characters on the musical stage...Dolly Gallagher Levi! The play is presented by Huntington Beach Playhouse at Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. Hello, Dolly! runs through August 21, 2005. Performance time: 2 and 7 p.m. Cost: $9 - 21. Box Office: (714) 375-0696.

August 14, 2005 Bands - Liquid Summer at J. King Neptune's. Time: 2 - 6 p.m. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Call: Call: 562-592-4878.  Photos

August 14, 2005   Anderson Gallery features fine art works in a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists Bill Anderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock, Milford Zornes and more. Time: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.  Photos

August 14, 2005   Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647. 

August 14, 2005 Band - Upstream plays Reggae at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, featuring the best food, fun and music from rock to blues. 21+ with valid ID. Begins after 8 p.m. Food served until Midnight every night. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776. www.tumbleweedshb.com

August 14, 2005   Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd.,   Huntington Beach  CA  92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777 Photos

August 14, 2005 Band - Blues rocker Brad Wilson (www.bradwilsonlive.com) at Mother's Tavern. The singer/songwriter/guitarist fronted the blues rock band, STONE. Brad's music has been featured in John Carpenter's last two films and soundtracks, Vampires and Ghosts Of Mars. Time: 2 to 6 p.m. Location: 16701 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742 Call: (562) 592-2381.

August 14, 2005  Band - New Breed and DJ Dime  at Hurricane's Bar & Grill, 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500. Party starts at 5 p.m. No cover.    Photos

August 14, 2005  Dance - Club Dance to NOTHING BUT PURE ROCK for age 21 and over. Special drinks include $4 Long Islands, $4 Jack Daniels, $3 Domestic Deer, $3 Well Drinks. The Liquid Lounge was voted the hottest nightclub in Orange County for house, trance, hip hop, Pure Rock, top 40 and fun. Offering five different nights of supreme entertainment, world famous DJ’s, beautiful Liquid Staff, four Bars, 13 TV’s, a pumping sound system, late night sushi restaurant, VIP Area’s and Two heated smoking patios. Cost: No Cover. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294. 

August 14, 2005  Band  -  Blues Nite with hot bands from 6 to 10 p.m. Roast Beef or Turkey Dinner w/Yorkshire Pudding - $9.95 at Gallaghers Pub & Grill. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422.  Photos
 

August 14, 2005   Band - Say When at Pete Mallory Surf City Sunset Grille Sunday Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunch. Cost: $29/person, tax & gratuity not included. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Call: 714.845-4775. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.  Photos

August 14, 2005 Bands - Hit n Run (Blues/Classic Rock), at Martini Blues, Celebrity Room, 4-7 p.m., No Cover/$10 minimum. 21+ Valid ID required. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837. www.martiniblues.com   / Photos

August 14, 2005 Karaoke - w/ KJ Diva Donna (Music/Vocals), at Martini Blues, Celebrity Room, 8 p.m., every Sun. No cover/$10 minimum. 21+ Valid ID required. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837. www.martiniblues.com   / Photos

August 14, 2005 Bands - Big Harmonica Bob's Blues Party & pro jam (Blues) Big Hamonica Bob, a Long Beach local, is now known the world over. But like all blues people you need to hear him to understand that he is the "Real Deal" featured at Martini Blues, Legends Room, 4 p.m., No Cover/$10 minimum. bigharmonicabob.info. 21+ Valid ID required. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837. www.martiniblues.com   / Photos

August 14, 2005 DJ in the evening - Red Pearl Kitchen, 412 Walnut, Huntington Beach. Call: (714) 969-0224. Photos

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August 14, 2005  Go Fly a Kite Festival. See exhibitions of precision kite flying and learn how to make our own kite. Free kites available. Enjoy music, food on the beach. Cost: Free. Call (562) 434-1542.Time: 10 am - 4 pm - Granada Beach in Long Beach, CA www.alfredosbeachclub.com

August 14, 2005 Band - Cowboy Junkies at The Coachhouse. Cost: $35. Door opens at 6 p.m. Concert time: 8 p.m. Location: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA Call: (949) 496-8930. www.thecoachhouse.com

August 14, 2005 Concert - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with special guest Jackson Browne at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Doors open 6:30 PM Cost: $29.50 to $68.50. General Parking: $8. Location: 8808 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618. www.ticketmaster.com. Call (949) 855-8095

This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change. 

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