Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005

July 28, 2005  KTLA Channel 5 WB Live Morning News Broadcast Live from South of the Huntington Beach Pier. The public is invited to come enjoy the fun with free surf lessons from HB Wahine to the first kids that show up. Come support you home town, meet the City Council, City Officials and show your love of Huntington Beach. Time: 6 to 9 a.m. Location: Huntington City Beach, south of the Huntington Beach Pier at Main and Pacific Coast Highway. Just show up!

July 28, 2005 US Open Schedule Times & Events: 

7 a.m.        Men Round 96 Heats 19 through 24 at USOS Surf Stadium

9 a.m.        Festival Village Opens

9 a.m.        Women  Round 48  Heats 1 through 12 at USOS Surf Stadium

9 a.m.        Soul Bowl  Open Practice

11 a.m.      Soul Bowl Skate Practice

1 p.m.        Soul Bowl Bike Practice

1 p.m.        Mens Round 48 Heat 1 through 5 at USOS Surf Stadium

3 p.m.        Soul Bowl Open Practice

3 p.m.        Concert Stage Teen Vogue Fashion Show

July 28, 2005    (through July 31)  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  Beach Games photos

July 28, 2005  Teen Vogue Fashion Live! - is held in conjunction with the Bank of the West Beach Games. Teen Vogue Fashion Live! features a high-energy runway fashion show presenting looks from Billabong, Hurley, O'Neill, Vans and other designers. Also live on stage will be Tyler Hilton and The Veronicas performing songs from their debut albums, along with LA's KIIS FM DJ Drew. Demos by pro-surfers and extreme sports stars, autograph signing, interactive booths and free promotional items will be handed out. Be one of the first 2,000 guests and receive a gift bag filled with gifts from sponsors.  Time: 3 p.m.  to 6 p.m. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

July 28, 2005  Movie - Jesse’s Story fundraiser - This Life Rolls On Foundation fundraiser features the biography of paralyzed surfer Jesse Billauer. Includes footage of Jesse's first time ever being towed into a huge barrel at Cloudbreak, Fiji! Proceeds will support spinal cord and stem cell research. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $9/adult. Location: Mann Pierside 6 Cinema, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151.   Photo

July 28, 2005  Movies at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING: Bad News Bears Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 51 min. (11:00 AM), (1:40), (4:20), 7:10, 9:50; 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 28, 2005  Movies - Edwards Charter 5 - NOW PLAYING -Fantastic Four Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 3 min. (12:45), (4:00), 7:30, 10:15; The Island Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 18 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. (12:30), (4:15), 7:40, 10:30; 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.   

July 28, 2005  Movie - Fabio Fabuloso—Brazilian night at the Surf Film Fest will feature a documentary of surfing great Fabio Gouveia. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $9/adult. Location: Mann Pierside 6 Cinema, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151.   Photo

July 28, 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 28, 2005   Surfing Walk of Fame Induction - Held in conjunction with US Open of Surfing, personalities contributing to the surfing culture and industry are inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame in an annual event. This Huntington Beach Walk of Fame resembles the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with inductees receiving a granite stone with their name. Location:  Jack’s Surfboards, 101 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648  Cost: Free.  

July 28, 2005   3rd Annual Surf Theatre Film Festival. Each night two different video events along with special tribute and fundraiser
events. There will be raffles with opportunities to win surf gear, clothing and more. Location: Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy., #203, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. 714-969-3151. Show times: 7 & 9 p.m. Cost per show per person: $9. 

July 28, 2005 Band - Acoustic Music at Mahe, a restaurant specializing in fish and sushi that offers a separate lounge. No cover. Location: 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Call: (562) 431-3022. www.mahesb.com
 

July 28, 2005 Band - Dynamic Hip Hop with Nonpareilyx and DJ Matt at the Club Lyx. $5 cover after 8:30 p.m. Location: Hurricane's Bar & Grill, 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500.   Photos

July 28, 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 28, 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

July 28, 2005  Band - 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 28, 2005    Live Music - Paul Douglas. Pete Mallory's is all about live entertainment! Friday and Saturday nights are off the hook with acoustic sounds of the newest, upcoming bands in Orange County. Jam sessions begin at 7pm sharp and end at 10pm. So come on by, grab a drink, kick back and enjoy the atmosphere. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 698-1234.    Photos

July 28, 2005  Bands - Live Magazine Presents Porque Si, Its The Pigs and Culture Smoke 8:30pm-12:00am; 11:00pm-12:00am Porque Si; 10:00-10:45pm Its The Pigs 9:00-9:45pm Culture Smoke $5.00 Cover. Location: Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523 

July 28, 2005  Live Music in Open Jam Night at Perqs. Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996. 

July 28, 2005    Swim - Lap Swim at Huntington Beach High School pool. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost $3 or 20 -punch pass for $50. Call: (714) 960-8884. Location: 1905 Main Street  Photo 

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July 28, 2005 Concert - Flogging Molly, the Vandals, & Goldfinger at Pacific Amphitheatre. Location, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $19.99 - $25. Parking: $5 - 10. Call: (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

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