Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California
 

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2005

March 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2005    Author and athlete Lynne Cox will discuss and sign copies of her memoir, Swimming to Antarctica. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781.  

March 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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. The Huntington Beach event will include the world's leading equipment manufacturers and distributors. Get the low down on the newest, hottest products before they hit the streets. See the Stars road-testing next season's game breaking gear. Check out what's going to be hot for next season and get your hands on it first with great deals, blowout specials, giveaways, signings and meet the  Stars. Three days of non-stop action from the world's greatest teams in the pinnacle of paintball excellence will be filmed for broadcast on Fox Sports Net.  Huntington Beach event location: Huntington City Beach at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Time: Daily. Team signup should contact: Pure Promotions, Tel: (714) 536 9050 ext.13. Public is invited, free admission. VIP Tickets are available. www.nppl.tv

March 19, 2005   Jazz Concert - CD release party for 3rd Force (www.3rdforce.com) with special guest saxophonist, Eric Darius - With six CD releases and critical acclaim, 3rd Force enjoys air time on smooth jazz radio stations throughout the nation currently with the track "Believe in Me". Joined by Eric Darius (www.ericdarius.com) who played with Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D’Rivera, Darius has also shared the stage with notable smooth jazz artists such as Rick Braun, Richard Elliott, Ken Navarro, David Benoit, Jonathan Butler, Warren Hill, Norman Brown, Chris Botti, Kim Waters, Chuck Loeb, and many others. Time: Two shows with two (optional) dinners.  Location: Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue. Performance times: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Optional Dinner times: 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost: $40/General admission rows 7-14, $90/VIP Gold rows 1-6 with Dinner included. $25/Dinner for General admission. Call: (714) 377-7574.

March 19, 2005 Bands - Opening Act: To Be Announced. GIVE ME BACK MY WIG plays Blues/Rock. Time: 8:30PM. $5 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 19, 2005 Comedy - 3rd annual California's Funniest Female Contest. Preliminary round #3 Guest Host - Dan Rothenberg. Comedy/Stand Up/ Comedy Competition. Time: 8:30PM. $7 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 19, 2005 Bands - Open act: LAURIE MORVAN BAND. Also featuring THE RED ELVISES playing Blues/Rock and Rock' n' Roll. Time: 8:00PM & 10:00PM, $7 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 19, 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

March 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2005   Live Entertainment - The Blarney Stone Irish Bar, 11761 Edinger Ave., Fountain Valley, CA  (714)775-9987.

March 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2005   Band - Fitzgeralds Presents Original Booty Burglars, The Pervz, The Taint and Friends of the Friendless. Times:11:15pm-12:00am Original Booty Burglars; 10:30-11:00pm The Pervz; 9:45-10:15pm The Taint; 9:00-9:30pm Friends of the Friendless; 2nd Year Anniversary! $5 Cover. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523   

March 19, 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.