Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005

December 15, 2005  Art - Just Visiting Art Exhibit examines works from artists in California, New York and England at at Huntington Beach Art Center. Time: Noon to 8 p.m.  Location:  538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 374-1650. Photos

December 15, 2005  Performing Arts - Ballet Etude’s Nutcracker, Time: 7 p.m. Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Cost:$3/child, $5/Adult. Call: (714) 842-4481.  

December 15, 2005  Snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street through New Year's Day. Approximately 84 artificial snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights adorn light downtown Huntington Beach. They are a delight to see. There are 48 on the pier and 36 stretching along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Orange Avenue. Traditionally placed along Main Street and the Huntington Beach Pier, they are truly beautiful displays of holiday spirit in Huntington Beach. Watch the twinkling lights reflect on the Pacific Ocean waters below. Photos

December 15, 2005  Santa and Sassy Claus will guide a Holiday Pub Crawl up and down Main Street. Complimentary appetizers will be served at Longboard Pub from 5 to 7 p.m.  Location: 217 Main Street, Huntington Beach Call: 714-960-1896. photo

December 15, 2005 Edwards Charter Centre 5 Movies - Jarhead Rated (R) • 1 hr. 55 min. (4:00), 7:00, 9:50; Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Rated (R) • 1 hr. 43 min. (4:20), 7:20, 9:45; The Legend of Zorro Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 10 min. (4:15), 7:10, 10:00; Prime Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 46 min. (5:00), 10:05; Saw II Rated (R) • 1 hr. 31 min. 7:40; Zathura Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 35 min. (4:50), 7:30, 10:10. Matinee show times are in parentheses. Ticket price: $6.50/matinee; $9/adult; $7/student; $6.50/senior; $6/ child.  Location: 7822 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92647.  Call: 714-841-0770 or  (800) 326-3264. 

December 15, 2005  Stand Up Comedy - Doug James Comedy Night brings professional comedy acts to Huntington Beach for a show to make you laugh includes 3 professional comedians followed by live music at Gallaghers Pub & Grill.  Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Very cheep cover! 21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422. Photos

December 15, 2005 Comedy Competition  Preliminary round #8 8:30 PM Start $5 cover and $10 minimum Host: Claudia Maittlen-Harris Special Guest: Erik Mackenroth 1. Armando 2. Paul Bement 3. Leslie Berger, The Berger with Everything 4. Joe Faina 5. Jason Garthoffner 6. Patrick Hanifin 7. Marybeth Murphy 8. Brad Schecter 9. Eric Schmidt 10. Julie Suronen, Time: 8:30pm. All shows 21+. $10 minimum order of food and beverage, cover on some shows. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837. www.martiniblues.com   / Photos

December 15, 2005 Karaoke - at Martini Blues, Back Stage Room, 8:30 p.m. No cover/$10 minimum. Age: 21, valid ID required. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837).  

December 15, 2005 Ballet - Children's Matinee of The Nutcracker Ballet performed by the Ballet Repertory Theatre.  This traditional, delightful Christmas ballet is presented in its original, full-length version for your holiday enjoyment. Location: Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West Street. Time: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Cost: $13; $12/Students & Seniors; $11/Children under 12. Call: (714) 895-8150, option 1.

December 15, 2005  Art - Digital Photographic Essay of Montecito's Val Verde estate. Perhaps even more significant than its Spanish Colonial Revival house designed by Bertram Goodhue, are Val Verde's powerful and poetic gardens, transformed in the 1930s from formal academic expressions into a simple evocation of an Italian villa garden. Enjoy this artistic journey into the gardens and halls of Val Verde. Cost: Free. Golden West College Fine Arts Gallery is located on the campus of Golden West (Community) College on Gothard Street. Enter on Center Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.  

December 15, 2005 Band - Club Lyx with Peter G and special guests. $5/cover, 21+ a must! Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Location: 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500.  

December 15, 2005  Boat Tour - Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights Broadway Melodies Family Night. Boat tour times: 6pm, 7pm & 8pm.  Location: 16821 Algonquin Street, Huntington Harbour Mall. Cost: $10/adult, $7/age 2 to 12. Call: 714-840-7542  www.cruiseoflights.org

December 15, 2005 Bands - Open Jam Night at Perqs. Must be 21 or older, valid ID required. Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996. www.perqs.com 

December 15, 2005   Band - Parkai Moon at Tumbleweed's Bar & Grill, 21+. No Cover. Begins after 8 p.m. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776. 

December 15, 2005 Brews - Brew-A-Case Night at 6pm for 21+. You can even take a variety of what is brewed on your night, only $29.50 per case, personalized labels available too! Event includes great music, fun and sports action on demand. Location: BrewBakers, 7242 Heil Avenue. Huntington Beach, CA. 714-596-5506. Photos

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

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