Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2005

July 23, 2005 US Open Schedule: Venue - USOS Surf Stadium, Times & Events: 

7 a.m.        Junior Men Round 96 Heats 5 through 24;  Longboard Round 48 Heats 1 through 8;

9:40 a.m.    Longboard Round 32 Heats 1 through 8

12:20 p.m.  Junior Women Quarter Heats 1 through 4

1:40 p.m.    Junior Men Round 48 Heats 1 through 4; Longboard Quarter Heats 1 through 4

US Open of Surfing & Beach Games is a surfing and extreme sports festival featuring the US Open of Surfing and Beach Games that include Soul Bowl Skateboard competition and BMX Bike competition. The event includes concerts, fashion, vendor booths, autograph signing and Surf Village, an interactive area on the sand with video games, fashion, music and sports demos.
Schedule: Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O'Neill -  July 25-31 with pretrial rounds held July 22-24; Soul Bowl - Skateboarding - WCS Sanctioned; team competition format and BMX (Hoffman Sports Association Sanctioned). Arrowhead It's Better Up Here Contest: Highest air contest for skate & BMX sponsored by Arrowhead. Freestyle Motocross Demos - July 29 -31 featuring three 30-40 minute demos per day. Featured athletes may include Jeff 'Full Tilt' Tilton, Tommy 'Tom Cat' Clowers, Ronnie Renner, Mike Mason, Taylor Sterner. Karch Kiraly Invitational (4-Man Pro Beach Shootout) features 4 on 4 volleyball competition with four total matches; 11 men & 4 women. July 30, 11am - 3pm and July 31, 2pm - 4pm. Concert Stage featuring national and regional artists July 30 and 31st.
Festival Pavilion or Village - gaming lounge and more than 70 sponsor displays & vendor booths, July 29 - 31. Also, Teen Vogue Fashion Live! fashion show with interactive booths, music on July 21, 3pm-6pm.Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Cost: Free. Phone: 310-473-0411 www.usopenofsurfing.com    Map / Driving Directions / Beach Games photos

July 23, 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.  

July 23, 2005  Movies at the Beach all day at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING:  - Bad News Bears Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 29 min. (11:00 AM), (1:40), 7:20, 10:20; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 46 min. (11:10 AM), (12:30), (1:50), (3:30), (4:30), 6:30, 7:30, 9:20, 10:10; The Devil's Rejects Rated (R) • 1 hr. 49 min. (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:40), 7:40, 10:15; Mr. & Mrs. Smith Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 55 min. (1:00), (4:00), 7:00, 9:40; Wedding Crashers Rated (R) • 1 hr. 59 min. (1:10), (4:10), 7:20, 10:20.  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

July 23, 2005 Movies - Edwards Charter 5 - NOW PLAYING -Batman Begins Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 20 min. (12:30), (3:45), 10:40; Fantastic Four Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 3 min. (12:45), (4:00), 7:30, 10:15; The Island Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (12:15), (3:30), 7:00, 10:20; 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. 7:20; War of the Worlds Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 59 min. (1:00), (4:30), 7:40, 10:30. 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

July 23, 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

July 23, 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. 

July 23, 2005 Art - Vietnamese and American artwork at Huntington Beach Art Center celebrate the Vietnamese culture in an exhibit partially funded by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Location: 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 374-1650. Photos

July 23, 2005  Girls Surf Camp - 2 day camp held July 23 & 24 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

July 23, 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!  

July 23, 2005  Band - Big Tuna (Blues), 8:30 p.m. $10 cover. $10 minimum order per person. 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. www.martiniblues.com   / Photos

July 23, 2005   Band - April Spain Jazz Duo at The Red Chair Lounge, specializing in a wide-variety of Premium Spirits, Infused Martinis and Signature Cocktails. Time: 8:30 to 11:30. p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 698-1234.   Photos
 

July 23, 2005  Live Rockin' Blues at Huntington Beach Beer Co. Location: 201 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. Saturdays: Time: 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: No cover. Call: (714) 960-5343.  Photos

July 23, 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

July 23, 2005  Bands - Destroyers O.C (punk records in there entirety) with Uprising (formely El Centro) 9:00pm-12:00am; 11:00pm-12:00am Destroyers O.C (punk records in there entirety); 10:00-10:45pm Uprising (formely El Centro) (Punk records in there entirety)
$3.00 Cover. Location: Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523   

July 23, 2005 Bands - Hit by a Semi, One Big Lie, Chacer and The Schemers at Surf City Saloon, 18528 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92605. 21+, valid ID. Call: (714) 963-7744.

July 23, 2005 Bands - Liquid Summer Events 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 

July 23, 2005  Luau - Dance with the Waves. Time: begins at 8 p.m. Cost: $70/adult, $35/age 6 to 12, under 5 is free. Location: Pete Mallory Surf City Sunset Grille.  Call: 714.845-4775. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.   Photos

July 23, 2005   Band - Have Another Monkey at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, featuring the best food, fun and music from rock to blues. 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

July 23, 2005   Adventure Playground invites kids ages 6 to 12 to raft on a small pond, navigate a rope bridge, build forts and go down a mud slide. Bring a plastic bag with a change of shoes and clothes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., enter from Youth Shelter path and look for water tower with sign. Cost: $2 - $3. Phone: 714-536-5486. 

July 23, 2005   Band - Grampa's Grass (grampasgrass.com) and Forward Escape and Hot Buttered Bread at Marlin Bar. Time: 8 p.m. 16651 Gothard, Huntington Beach, California 92647. 21 and over welcome. Call (714) 842-5587. Photos

July 23, 2005   Grunion Run - Saturday  11:30 PM - 1:30 AM*  (Where the time relating to the expected run is after midnight, the date of the previous evening is shown.) You must purchase a fishing license to catch the Grunion. Call: Big 5 Sporting Goods, 18595 Beach Boulevard, (714) 848-3493 or Sport Chalet, 16242 Beach Boulevard, (714) 848-0988.    More 

July 23, 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

July 23, 2005 Band - Dave and Andrew at Mahe. No cover. Location: 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Call: (562)431-3022. www.mahesb.com

July 23, 2005   Band - Irish Band The Vacation at Gallaghers Pub.  Band begins after 9 p.m. Very cheep cover! 21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422   Photos

July 23, 2005  Band - Rockin blues or jazz 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

July 23, 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.

July 23, 2005  Music - DJs Spin 80s at Inka Grill. Enjoy 60's to the 2000's for the 21+ crowd. Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Location: 301 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA www.inkagrill.com   Photos

July 23, 2005   Bands - Forward Escape, Hot Buttered Bread and Grampas Grass at Marlin Bar. 16651 Gothard, Huntington Beach, California 92647. 21+ welcome. Call (714) 842-5587. Photos

July 23, 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.  

July 23, 2005 Celebrity Surfer - Meet pro surfer Mary Osborne. Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Cost: Free to public. Location: HB Wahine All Girls Board Store, 301 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA www.hbwahine.com Photos

July 23, 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

July 23, 2005 Concert - Pacific Symphony Orchestra presents Ellis Island: An American Dream including Rachmaninov: Piano Work and Peter Boyer: Ellis Island — The Dream of America. Doors open 7 p.m. Concert: 8 p.m. Location: 8808 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618. Cost: Single tickets are priced from $18 to $101, with children under age 14 half-price. Pacific Symphony ticket office at (714) 755-5799. www.pacificsymphony.org

July 23, 2005 Concert - Psychedelic Furs at Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $14 - $19.99. Parking: $5 - 10. Call: (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com
 

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