Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California March 2006

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2006

March 24, 2006  National Professional Paintball League NPPL World Tour - 2006 Super 7 Series - Huntington Beach will be the first stop of the 2006 National Professional Paintball League Super 7 Series. See fantastic play from return groups such as Dynasty, Avalanche, Empire and Naughty Dogs. Registration fills up rapidly with teams from around the globe competing for the World Title which is earned through points acquired in the tour stops: Huntington Beach , Tampa , Denver , Pittsburg IAO, San Diego and Miami. Huntington Beach is on the beach play with sand-tarped net arenas, bleachers and free admission. Audience - old clothes recommended as paint splashes outside the arena.  A vendor expo with tents and booths includes, products, paint guns, paintballs, clothing, gear, paintball supplies, great souvenir clothing and autograph signing. Location: Huntington City Beach north of the HB Pier at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Call: (714) 536 9050. Time: Team play usually begins after 9 a.m. and ends around 5 p.m. The expo village stays open until 8 p.m. (approx.) Cost: Free to watch. www.nppl.tv  Photos Event runs March 24 - 26.

March 24, 2006    Farmer's Market and Art A-Faire Held weekly on Friday  from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) Held most Fridays at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier, a certified Farmer's Market sells the finest California grown fruits and vegetables, breads, nuts, flowers and perishables. The Art Fair held in conjunction with the Farmer's Market features over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.  Photos

March 24, 2006  Movies at the Beach - Mann Pierside Pavilion 6 presents: Failure to Launch Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 36 min. 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 6:40pm, 9:20pm; The Hills Have Eyes Rated (R) • 1 hr. 45 min. 1:00pm, 3:40pm, 6:30pm, 9:30pm; Inside Man Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 9 min. 1:10pm, 4:10pm, 7:00pm, 9:50pm; The Shaggy Dog Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 39 min. 12:40pm, 3:10pm, 6:00pm, 8:50pm; She's the Man Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 45 min. 12:30pm, 3:20pm, 6:10pm, 9:00pm; V for Vendetta Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 12 min. 12:50pm, 3:50pm, 6:50pm, 10:00pm.Cost: $9.25/adult, $6.75/child, senior, $7/matinee before 6 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151. Photo

March 24, 2006  Movies at the new Century 20 Bella Terra (with stadium seating) - Shows & showtimes: Inside Man R • 2 hr. 9 min. • Playing on 2 screens Cast: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster A tough detective matches wits with a bank robber, while an enigmatic woman has her own agenda. 12:10 I 1:40 I 3:10 I 4:35 I 6:00 I 7:30 I 9:00 I 10:25; Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector PG-13 • 1 hr. 29 min. • Playing on 2 screens Cast: Larry the Cable Guy, Iris Bahr, Joanna Cassidy An uncouth investigator probes an outbreak of food poisoning at ritzy restaurants. 11:20am I 12:55 I 1:45 I 3:05 I 4:00 I 5:15 I 6:15 I 7:25 I 8:25 I 9:35 I 10:30; Stay Alive PG-13 • 1 hr. 25 min. Cast: Jon Foster, Samaire Armstrong, Sophia Bush Teenagers playing an online horror game actually die along with their characters. 11:45am I 1:50 I 3:55 I 5:55 I 8:00 I 10:05; Find Me Guilty R • 2 hr. 4 min. Cast: Vin Diesel, Peter Dinklage, Linus Roache A mobster decides to defend himself in court instead of ratting out his associates. 11:25am I 2:15 I 5:10 I 7:55 I 10:20; She's the Man PG-13 • 1 hr. 45 min. Cast: Amanda Bynes, James Kirk, Channing Tatum Romantic complications ensue when a gal poses as her twin brother and takes his place at school. 11:30am I 1:50 I 4:20 I 7:05 I 9:45; V for Vendetta R • 2 hr. 12 min. • Playing on 3 screens Cast: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea Vigilante known as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight the totalitarian state in which he lives. 11:30am I 12:30 I 1:30 I 2:30 I 3:30 I 4:30 I 5:30 I 6:30 I 7:30 I 8:30 I 9:30 10:30; Failure to Launch PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 min. 11:40am I 12:40 I 2:00 I 3:15 I 4:15 I 5:40 I 7:00 I 8:05 I 9:20 I 10:25; The Hills Have Eyes R • 1 hr. 45 min. 12:15 I 2:45 I 5:20 I 7:45 I 10:10; The Shaggy Dog PG • 1 hr. 39 min. 12:00 I 2:25 I 4:50 I 7:15 I 9:45; 16 Blocks PG-13 • 1 hr. 45 min. 12:05 I 2:40 I 5:05 I 7:35 I 10:00; Aquamarine PG • 1 hr. 49 min. 11:25am I 1:55 I 4:25 I 7:15 I 9:55; Eight Below PG • 1 hr. 52 min. 11:35am I 2:20 I 5:00 I 7:40 I 10:15; The Pink Panther PG • 1 hr. 32 min. 12:10 I 2:35 I 4:45 I 7:20 I 9:40; The World's Fastest Indian PG-13 • 2 hr. 7 min. 11:20am I 4:35 I 9:50; Munich R • 2 hr. 44 min. 3:50 I 9:35; Brokeback Mountain R • 2 hr. 14 min. 1:55 I 7:10; Syriana R • 2 hr. 3 min. 1:20 I 7:00 . Century 20 Bella Terra Huntington Beach,  7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647(714) 895-3456. Bargain Shows M - F Until 6pm $7.25; Bargain Shows Sat, Sun, & Holidays Until 2pm $7.25; General Admission Sunday after 2 pm, Monday -Thursday after 6 pm, Saturday 2 pm to 6 pm $9.75; General Weekend Friday - Saturday after 6 pm $9.75, Child (3 to 11) $6.50, Senior (65 & up) $7.  Photo

March 24, 2006   Live Music - Aaron Broeing. Pete Mallory's at the Hyatt hotel 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. Grab a drink at the cozy cocktail bar, kick back and enjoy the atmosphere. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 845-4775.  Photos
 

March 24, 2006   Live Music with Dean Rod - Dean Rod performs Piano / vocals in the Red Chair Lounge. Dean Rod (www.deanrod.com) features strong delivery and style at the Hyatt'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

March 24, 2006 Band -  The Blast 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

March 24, 2006   Band -  Club Canes at Hurricanes Bar & Grill. Cover/21+. Location: Hurricane's Bar & Grill, 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500. Photos

March 24, 2006  Martini Blues - Comedy, Music and Live Entertainment in 3 shows under one roof - California's Funniest Female Contest 8:30pm; City Beat 8:00pm; Peter Brandon mentalist 8:00pm.  21+, valid ID required. Cover: Call for details. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Live Entertainment Nightly! Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. www.martiniblues.com, Reservations: 714-840-2129 $10 minimum order per person.  Photos

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

California Beach Hotels / Huntington Beach Hotels

Best Western Huntington Beach Inn
800 Pacific Coast Highway (at the beach)
Best Western Regency Inn
19360 Beach Boulevard (affordable Beach Boulevard alternative)
Comfort Suites Huntington Beach
16301 Beach Blvd. (near 405 San Diego Freeway)
Howard Johnson Express Inn
17251 Beach Blvd. (affordable family hotel)
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway (beautiful beach resort)
Oceanview Motel
16196 Pacific Coast Hwy (beach is across the street, but requires 2 block walk)