Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California March 2006

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2006

March 25, 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 25, 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.

March 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2006 Band -  The Heat 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 25,  2006   Art Exhibit - Anderson Gallery features fine arts exhibitis 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

March 25, 2006   Live Jazz with Danny Tims Duo in the Red Chair Lounge.  Time: 8:30pm - 11:30pm. No cover. Parking fee is charged--call Hyatt for price (714) 845-4775.  21+. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA photos

March 25,  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   

March 25,  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

March 25,  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

March 25, 2006 Bands - Decry, Broken Bottles appearing at The Brigg. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (562) 592-2200. www.thebrigghb.com Photos

March 25, 2006  Martini Blues - Comedy, Music and Live Entertainment in 3 shows under one roof - California's Funniest Female Contest 8:30pm; Gabble Ratchet 8:30pm; Myron Barnett 9:00pm.  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)