Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California
 

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005

March 18 -March 20, 2005  Paintball - National Professional Paintball League NPPL Kick-Off for 2005 Series begins in Huntington Beach, California.  NPPL and Pure Promotions are pleased to announce the Professional teams for the 2005 NPPL Super 7 World Series Pro League: Dynasty, XSV, Infamous, Avalanche, Arsenal, Naughty Dogs, Joy Division, Team Rage, Redz Hurricanes, Sedition, Nexus, Ironmen, Tontons Acyd, Brimstone Smoke, Bushwackers Int., Shockwave U.K., London Tigers and Evil Factory.  The divisions will be: Professional, Division I (Semi-Professional), Division II, Division III. The tentative schedule for the 2005 Super 7 Paintball World Series is: Huntington Beach, CA March 18 - 20 (this is confirmed), Tampa, FL May 13 - 15, Denver, CO July 22 - 24, San Diego, CA September 15 - 17, Miami, FL November 11 - 13. Huntington Beach event location: Huntington City Beach at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Time: Daily. Contact: Pure Promotions, Tel: (714) 536 9050 ext.13. www.nppl.tv

March 18, 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 18, 2005  Dance - Developmentally Disabled Fun Time Dance for Developmentally Disabled Teens and Young Adults includes a fantastic DJ to rock and roll the night away. The dances are held at Edison Community Center, 21377 Magnolia across from Edison High School. Cost: $2 per person paid at the door. Time: Door opens at 7:15 p.m. with no first entry after 8 p.m. The dance ends at 9:30pm. Call John Valinsky: (714) 960-8870.

March 18, 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 18, 2005 Celebrity appearance and movie. Meet professional surfer Kassia Meador at HB Wahine store and watch the movie, Fashion. Bring lawn chairs to sit in. It's a fun, indoor evening. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: HB Wahine, 301 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 969-9399. www.hbwahine.com

March 18, 2005  Dance and Music - FUNKY FRIDAYS include DJ Shaggy and DJ Tommy with a vinyl battle between 80s Remixes and Hip Hop. Late Night Happy Hour $1 Drinks from 6 p.m. to 10:30 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 18, 2005   Live Entertainment - The Blarney Stone Irish Bar, 11761 Edinger Ave., Fountain Valley, CA  (714)775-9987.

March 18, 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 18, 2005    Bands - World Famous Walter Trout and the Free Radicals at Perqs. This winner of the international Blues best artist award will make his last appearance before his European tour. Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996.

March 18, 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  18, 2005   Club Canes with DJ Matt at Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Time: 8 p.m. Must be 21 or older with valid ID. Cover: $5. Location: 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648. Call: (714) 374-0500. 

March 18, 2005 Band - Fitzgeralds Presents Coexist, Chaser and October. Times: 10:45-11:30pm Coexist, 10:00-10:30pm Chaser, 9:15-9:45pm October. $5 Cover.  Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523   

March 18, 2005 Bands - South Bay Music Awards' Nominees Presentation Showcase" Best Blues Band TEDDY LEE HOOKER at 8:30PM, HUSH (Eddie Estudillo) at 9:30PM, DENNIS JONES at 10:30PM. This Martini Blues Special Event includes Music/ Blues. $10 cover: $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 18, 2005 Mentalist Entertainment - BRANDON CROSS with An Evening of Strange. Time: 9:00 PM. $10 cover: $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 18, 2005 Bands - South Bay Music Awards Nominees Presentation Showcase" Best Rock/Adult Contemporary Rock Bands with 1. andrewesley (Marathon Records) PM 2. Solarcade (7 Records/Synergy Dist.- Coldplay Tour, 2005) 3. TBA in a Special Musical event featuring Soul/Rock and Rock/Alternative. Time: Begins at 8:00PM. $10 cover: $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 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. 

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