Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California
 

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2005

March 12, 2005  Beachcruisers Woodie Meet, Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Street and the north side of the Huntington Beach Pier in the City parking lot. The 5th Annual Beach Cruiser Meet is open to all "Beachcruisin" vehicles manufactured through 1967. If you hauled your board, buddies or babe to the beach in it, its' a beachcruiser. Open to all station wagons, sedan deliveries, convertibles, VW transporters, nomads, woodies, pick-ups and other similar vehicles of the era. Time: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry fee: $20 - 30. Free admission to public for viewing. Call: Joseph Alphabet (949) 650-1322, Tom Long (760) 468-2115 or Bobby Jimenez (949) 574-7494 

March 12, 2005   Windows Gallery Huntington Beach Art League Members' Coop Show at Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center features the paintings, photos and mixed media. Public can contact artists to purchase artwork.  Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: free. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, HB 92647    / Photos

March 12, 2005   Calling all kids! Come meet Max the Bunny! He will share some of his favorite stories and give hugs to all the kids. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781.  

March 12, 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.  

March 12, 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.  

March 12, 2005    Bands - Jumpin' Jack Flash (Tribute to the Rolling Stones) at Perqs. Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996.

March 12, 2005   Windows Gallery Huntington Beach Art League Members' Coop Show at Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center features the paintings, photos and mixed media. Public can contact artists to purchase artwork.  Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: free. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, HB 92647   / Photos

March 12, 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! 

March 12, 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  

March 12, 2005   Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House 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

March 12, 2005  Gala - 8th Annual Golden West College Gala with Wayne Foster Music and Entertainment benefiting the students of Golden West College. Location: Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway. Time and cost information, call (714) 895-8316.

March 12, 2005   Play - The Second Time Around, a comedy by Henry Denker is the story of an older couple who strike up a love affair and decide to live together so that they can keep social security benefits they would otherwise lose. Their children hit the ceiling when they find out. The play is presented by Huntington Beach Playhouse at Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. It runs through March 13, 2005. Times: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cost: $9 - 21. Box Office: (714) 375-0696.

March  12, 2005    Johnny Knight and DJ Shaggy present 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, late night sushi restaurant, 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.  

March 12 to April 10, 2005   Art Exhibit - Detours is a multimedia exhibition that defines various collective practices and explores their motivations, methodologies and audiences as viable models of interaction and production. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 374-1650.

March 12, 2005   Play - Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton - A wicked game of conquest is underway. Anything goes when a predatory, wealthy widow challenges a notorious rake to seduce a beautiful young newlywed. The rake succeeds, but not before falling helplessly into a fatal attraction. A smash hit on the London and Broadway stages, and the basis for the Academy Award winning film, Dangerous Liaisons, this is a story of lust, seduction, and revenge among the 18th century French aristocracy. Full of compelling characters and malicious wit, Les Liaisons Dangereuses is shamelessly decadent fun!  Location: Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West Street. Box Office Tuesday through Thursday 2 pm – 5 pm. The Box Office will open one hour before the start of the performance. Call: (714) 895-8150, option 1. Performance time: 8 p.m. The play runs through March 20, 2005. Cost: Admission: $11 General; $ 9 Students, Seniors and Children under 12.  

March 12, 2005   Musical Play - Evita will be performed by the student cast of Huntington Beach's Academy for Performing Arts. Evita was a Broadway success that also was made into a film starring Madonna. It is based on the life Argentina's Eva Peron, a girl from a small town who moves to Buenos Aires and becomes the wife of General Juan Peron. When Peron is elected president, Eva becomes the most powerful woman in South America. Time: 7:30 p.m., Cost: $15.00/$12.00 Reserved seating.  Call:(714) 536-2514. Location: 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648.    Photo

March 12, 2005 Bands - Opening Act: DYLAN MICHAELS. SAVAGE CITY plays Blues at Martini Blues. Time: 9:00PM. Cover: $7: $10/minimum order per person. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888) 24-BLUES (25837). www.martiniblues.com

March 12, 2005 Comedy - 3rd annual California's Funniest Female Contest. Preliminary round #2 Guest Host - Jeff Capri Comedy/Stand Up/ Competition. Time: 8:30PM. Cover: $7: $10/minimum order per person. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888) 24-BLUES (25837). www.martiniblues.com

March 12, 2005 Band - ROD PIAZZA & the MIGHTY FLYERS play the Blues. Time: 9:00PM. Cover: $15: $10/minimum order per person. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. Call: 714-840-2129 or Toll Free at (888) 24-BLUES (25837). www.martiniblues.com

March 12, 2005   Band - Live music at King Neptune's. Dinner is served from 5 to 10 p.m. and show begins around 10 p.m. Full bar with drinks served to 21 and older with valid ID. Cost: Free to $5, depending on band. Call: (562) 592-4878. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy (one block north of Warner) Sunset Beach, Ca 90742     Photos

March 12, 2005   Live Entertainment - The Blarney Stone Irish Bar, 11761 Edinger Ave., Fountain Valley, CA  (714)775-9987.

March 12, 2005  Music and dining - Enjoy live piano music every Friday and Saturday night at Baci Restaurant. Known for it's authentic menu and extensive wine list, Baci has become an Orange County favorite for tourists and locals alike. Saltimbocca alla Romana, Veal scaloppine topped with Italian ham, sage and white wine sauce, Veal ala Boscaiola and Sauteed veal scaloppine with Porcini mushrooms, white wine, a touch of cream and a touch of tomato sauce are few of the dozens of favorites. Entrees start at $11.50. Location: 18748 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach CA 92648 Call: (714) 965-1194   www.bacirestaurant.com

March 12, 2005   Grunion Run - Saturday 10:40 PM - 12:40 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

March 12, 2005 Band - American Wake (theamericanwake.com) Irish band at Gallagher’s Pub and Grill in Huntington Beach CA, located right off Main Street behind Huntington Surf and Sport surf shop. 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

March 12, 2005 Band - Fitzgeralds Presents Hopsing from 9:00pm-1:00am. No Cover! Place: Fitzgerald's. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523   

March 12, 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.  

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