FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2006

May 28, 2006  Volleyball - AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington Beach Open Qualifier - AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington Beach Open  tournament includes 150 of the world's best volleyball players such as Olympic Gold Misty May & Kerri Walsh team, Olympic  Holly McPeak & Elaine Youngs and  Karch Kiraly. The main draw finals will be broadcast live on TV.  Gaming Oasis and other sponsor exhibits, games and vendor kiosk where you can purchase the latest volleyball products will be represented at this tour competition that travels around the US. (Local volleyball sand court play will be moved to a dedicated area on opposite side of pier. Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Location: Beach near Huntington Beach Pier  315 Pacific Coast Highway. Cost: Free to watch. www.avp.com

May 26, 2006  Bands - Live music with 3 shows at Martini Blues. Shows and times: California's Funniest Female Contest Quarter Finals 8:30pm; Greg Weins; Hot August Night (Tribute to Neil Diamond). Location:  Martini Blues, 21+, valid ID required. Cover.  $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.   Photo

May 26, 2006  Live Music - Dean Rod in the Red Chair Lounge. 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

May 26, 2006  Live Music - The Kombis from 7 to 10 p.m., 21+, no cover. Location Pete's Sunset Grille, 21+, no cover. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 845-4775.  Photos

May 26, 2006 Bands - Red Gun, Radar, Chelsea Smiles, The Amplifiers, Civet and The Fakes. The Brigg, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. The Brigg. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (562) 592-2200. www.thebrigghb.com Photos

May 26, 2006  Awards - CNN's Larry King and his wife Shawn King will be awarded Community Service Award by the BYU Management Society and speak. Shawn will perform a musical number. Listen to, honor and mingle with one of our day's great broadcasters. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California. More info: Bill Chapman 714 550-7720; Cost: $120. Time: Reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Website: https://marriottschool.byu.edu/mgtsoc/members/calendar/index.cfm?find=4 (Click on May 26, 2006)

May 26, 2006  Band  - House on Magnolia. Time: 9:00pm, 21 plus ID, Fitzgerald's. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523 www.fitzgeraldsoc.com

May 26, 2006   Band - The Heat at Tumbleweed's Bar & Grill in Huntington Beach. No cover, 21+. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776.

May 26, 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.  Map / Driving Directions / Photos / Full Schedule

May 26, 2006   Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library is holding its annual Member's Co-op Show of the Huntington Beach Art League. Located on the first floor of the library, the exhibit features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. For information on joining this affordable club (membership is around $30/year, subject to change), call Louis LaCroix (714) 847-2813. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.  Photo