Return to entire Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  August 2006

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2006

August 19, 2006  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.

August 19, 2006  Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.  Photo

August 19, 2006   Shipley Nature Center features trails, interactive touch and feel displays for youth, and wildlife such as birds, turtles and plants endemic to the region. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free, Donations accepted.  Location: Huntington Central Park West on Golden West Street between Slater Ave. and Talbert - Central Library Dr., Huntington Beach, CA (Map Location: 17732 Golden West St.) Call: (714) 842-4772.  www.fsnc.org  Photos

August 19, 2006 Live Band Have Another Monkey at Tumbleweeds. Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, features 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

August 19, 2006  Surf Exhibit - Surfin' - Direction of a Sport, documents the development of fins in a rare collection that not only shows the original invention, but its numerous size and shape modifications through a 71-year period  beginning in 1935. Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Hours: 12pm (Noon) to 5pm Monday through Friday; 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.  Suggested donation: $2/adult, $1/student. Location: 411 Olive St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: 714.960.3483. www.surfingmuseum.org  Photos

August 19, 2006  Musical - Surf City USA -  It's a new musical, dude. Romance blossoms in the shadow of some gnarly waves in this nostalgic look back at The Beach Boys and Gidget. Such are the days when girls wore modest two-piece bathing suits, teased hair and no tattoos. Beach boys were torn between surfing and their girls, but romance usually found a way to overcome the obstacles set in its path. Such is life in this idealized look at Surf City USA. Book, lyrics and music by Shirley Orlando, directed and choreographed by Roberta Kay, music directed and arranged by Erik Przytulski, produced by Bettie Muellenberg, Monica Bartolone and Mike Bower. Show time: 3 & 8 p.m. Cost: $18 - 20. Location: Huntington Beach Playhouse, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-0696. www.hbph.com 

August 19, 2006 -Longboard Sand Soccer Tournament amateur national soccer competition features men and women teams ages 18+. Location: Next to Huntington Beach Pier at Huntington City Beach, PCH & Main St. Begins around 8 a.m. Call: (714) 270-8433 www.hbsandsoccer.com
 

August 19, 2006  Art Exhibit - Anderson Gallery features fine arts exhibits with 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

August 19, 2006  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!  www.funroll.com   

August 19, 2006   Blues BBQ Buffet and Entertainment with Teddy Lee Hooker and Elektrik Rain - Pete's Sunset Grille buffet includes BBQ shredded pork, steak, chicken, salad, dessert and a blues band, plus extra fun. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Cost: $35/person; $15 ages 5-10;  Free parking  with minimum $25 purchase, must validate. Reservations: (714) 845-4775. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

August 19, 2006 Band - at Martini Blues at 8:30 p.m. 21+, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 www.martiniblues.com, Call: (714) 840-2129.  Time: 8:30 PM.  Photos

August 19, 2006  Band - Vibe Tribe at Perqs. 21+. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: 714 960 9996. Photos

August 19, 2006  Entertainment  - Myron Barnett at Martini Blues at 8:30 p.m. 21+, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 www.martiniblues.com, Call: (714) 840-2129.  Time: 8:30 PM.  Photos

August 19, 2006  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

August 19, 2006  Live Music with April Spain DuoHyatt's Red Chair Lounge night club.  Time: 8:30pm - 11:30pm. No cover. 21+. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA photos

August 19, 2006  Tour -  Take a tour of the Shipley Nature Center. Trained docents provide renovation information, answer questions, and lead tours. You are free to wander the trails, view renovation progress, and spot birds, turtles and other wildlife. Note that the gates are closed for inclement weather, and the Nature Center may be closed for major holiday weekends and the fifth Saturday in some months. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Donations accepted.  Location: Huntington Central Park West on Golden West Street between Slater Ave. and Talbert - Central Library Dr., Huntington Beach, CA (Map Location: 17732 Golden West St.) Call: (714) 842-4772.  www.fsnc.org  Photos

August 19, 2006   Distance Derby: 10 mi. run, 5 mi. run/walk, & Surf Kids fun run. Pier Plaza Amphitheatre, Huntington Beach. Very scenic, flat oceanfront course. Orange County's longest running road race event. Proceeds benefit Project Self-Sufficiency, a program to assist single parents and their children. For more info, contact Huntington Beach Community Services Dept. (714) 375-8490, jlaudenback@surfcity-hb.org

August 19, 2006   Live entertainment with Calypso Compromise at Hyatt Huntington Beach poolside Mankota's Grill. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Call: (714) 845-4775. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Surfin' USA in Surf City, HB.

August 19, 2006  Comedy - Lahna Turner is Comedy Headliner - 8:30 p.m. at Martini Blues.   21+, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 www.martiniblues.com, Call: (714) 840-2129.  Time: 8:30 PM.  Photos

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