Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2005

June 18, 2005   Saturday Car Cruisers known as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams.  Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission. 

June 18, 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. 

June 18, 2005  Girls Surf Camp - 2 day camp held June 18 & 19 teaches surfing. Camp includes use of surfboard & wetsuit, certificate of completion, T-shirt and more. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $125. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway near Warner. Call: (714) 969-9399. www.hbwahine.com

June 18, 2005  Ukulele Exhibit - Ukulele Exhibit - History of the Ukulele is a fun, interactive exhibit for all ages. It features vintage ukuleles, musical instruction workshops and band performing at various times during the exhibit run. Time:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $2/ adult. Location: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, 412 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 960-3483. Photos

June 18, 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 10 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.  Photos

June 18, 2005   Art A-Faire from Noon to Dusk. Held  at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier, Art Fair  features over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.     Photos

June 18, 2005   Roller Blading Fun Roll - Join the group of roller bladers who meet near the Huntington Beach Pier for a fun roller blade 16-mile round trip at an easy going pace (all levels and ages, plus bicycles welcome) from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach.  Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Just show up!  

June 18, 2005   Kids - School Age Storytime and Crafts for ages 5 to 9 years. Time: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Laptime Storytime for ages 18 months to 3 years at 10 a.m.  Huntington Beach Central Library Children's Wing. Cost: Free. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA  

June 18, 2005  Play - Dandelion Wine is a moving play in which a 38-year-old man must uncork the wrenching summer of his childhood in order to free himself of loneliness that has been bottled up in his heart for the last 23 years. He succeeds by going back in time and confronting his bright-eyed teenage self, and together they relive those days that once put music in his ears and magic in his eyes. Written by Ray Bradbury, the play is directed by Robert Michael Conrad and produced & performed by Newport Beach Repertory Theater in conjunction with Huntington Beach Art Center. Performance Times: June 18 @ 1:30 and 8 p.m. and June 19 @ 1:30 p.m. Cost: $12/adult, $10/senior, children 12 and under. Call: 949-633-1580 or 714-374-1650. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.

June 18, 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

June 18, 2005   Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Mesa Tour meets the third Sunday of every month. Time: 10 a.m. to Noon. This is a two-hour walking tour of the Bolsa Chica Mesa and Wetlands conducted by the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. This docent-led tour makes five stops along the walkbridge and loop trails of the wetlands. Meet in the Ecological Reserve parking lot. Warm clothing, comfortable shoes and binoculars are recommended.  Location: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve,  Pacific Coast Highway between Warner Avenue and Seapoint Street directly across from Bolsa Chica State Beach. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 840-1575 www.amigosdebolsachica.org

June 18, 2005    Play - Plaza Suite (Comedy) by Neil Simon. Plaza Suite is one of Broadway’s biggest hits by popular playwright, Neil Simon. This richly comic play originally starred Maureen Stapleton and George C. Scott and also spawned two other “suite” plays, California Suite and London Suite. Plaza Suite is a three-act play that details the misadventures of three very different couples as they face crucial moments in their respective lives – all in the same hotel room in the famous Plaza Hotel. The play is presented by Huntington Beach Playhouse at Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. Plaza Suite runs through June 26, 2005. Performance times: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cost: $9 - 21. Box Office: (714) 375-0696.

June 18, 2005  Band - Acoustic music at HB Beer Co. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No cover. Huntington Beach Beer Company, 201 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call:714-960-5343 www.hbbeerco.com  / Photos

June 18, 2005  Live Music - Lony Hauff plays the music and songs you remember best on the finest accordion in the West. It's a bit of the Old World charm at  Rathskellar Pub and Restaurant. Location: 7561 Center Avenue. Cost: Free. Phone:  (714) 894-6612.    Photos

June 18, 2005 Live Jazz - Enjoy great jazz artists in an intimate lounge setting at Kikuya, a restaurant with full bar and straight ahead jazz. Time: 8:30 p.m. to Midnight. $10 minimum food or drink order applies. No cover. Location: 8052 Adams Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call: 714-536-6665.

June 18, 2005  Dance - WET Saturday with absolutely the best Top 40, Hip Hop and 80s. The Party sells out so early arrival is suggested. Liquid ULTRA Lounge VIP Bottle Service available. Liquid Lounge offers four Bars, 13 TV’s, a pumping sound system, VIP Area’s and Two heated smoking patios. Doors open 8 p.m. Cost: $5 before 10 p.m. $10 after 10 p.m. 21 and over only. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294.  

June 18, 2005  Band  -  Traditional Irish 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

June 18, 2005  Band -  Dennis Jones Band plays popular urban, country, jazz, and rock sounds. He's the rare newcomer to recording who displays mastery over his musical expression without resorting to bombast, flash, fury, or histrionics. Time: 9 pm.

No cover: $10/minimum order per person. Full dining till 10 p.m.. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888)24-BLUES(25837). www.martiniblues.com /  Photos
 

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

June 2006   18 ; June 2007 18