Calendar of Events

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007

Friday means the bars and restaurants heat up for the weekend. This week at Perqs the featured bands will serve up some raucous rock & roll with tributes to Social Distortion and Mommy's Little Monster. How hot is that?  Also on tap is live entertainment at Canes (Hurricanes), Martini Blues, Tumbleweeds, Surf City Saloon, Blues Cafe, and many other local clubs. Take a nap so you can stay up late.  For daytime activities, kids and adults can shop at the Boutique of Lights, buy fresh produce, foods and crafts at Friday Farmer's Market, and  go to story time at Central Library. There's a special excitement on Fridays in HB, because that day signals the weekend. And in California, that can mean a weekend vacation to the mountains, Central Coast or a flight to some far away destination.

October 19, 2007  Kids - Sandcastle Story Time. 3 to 5 years young age level stories and reading. Time: 10 to 11 a.m..  Cost: Free. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-5107.

October 19, 2007  Bands - Tribute to Social Distortion and Mommy's Little Monsters at Perqs Nite Club. 21+, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA.  Perqs, home base for the Walter Trout Band, is a lively, casual bar that once served as a brothel in Huntington Beach. Today it is  just a bar, and is grandfathered as the only "strictly bar" in Huntington Beach. It's Friday night and you're staying out late. Nearby Howard Johnson has a room for just over $70. That's pretty cheap for not having to drive home long distances. But you can also walk to your hotel from the bar and stay at the Best Western three blocks away for around $125.  714-960-9996. photos

October 19, 2007 - Held Oct. 18-20,  Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee's second annual Boutique of Lights includes over 20 vendors and artisans, plus Attic Treasures with many gems from Huntington Harbour homes. Jewelry, crafts and art, food and a raffle featuring a gift basket from Salon Ambiance, a Duffy Boat ride, restaurant certificates and more will be in store. This event and the Cruise of Lights proceeds fund music programs for children in Orange County. If you'd like to be a vendor or donate to Attic Treasures, call the HHPC office at (714) 840-7542.  Location: Harbour View Clubhouse, 16650 Saybrook (Saybrook Lane near Heil Avenue), Huntington Beach, CA 92649.   Time: Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm. Call: (714) 421-2637. cruiseoflights.org

October 19, 2007 Movies at Rodgers Senior Center. Watch "Just Like Heaven" at the Center. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 1701 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374-1544

October 19, 2007   Oktoberfest at Old World Village. Get out your lederhosen and learn the Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest in Huntington Beach. The event includes entertainment with German bands, dancing and tasty German foods. A variety of German and assorted beers on tap are sold as well as mixed drinks and liqueurs in shot glasses sold by "shot girls" wearing dirndl skirts. Location: 7561 Center Avenue #49, Huntington Beach, California. Doors open around 6 p.m.  Phone: 714-647-7107.  

October 19, 2007  Disc Frisbee Golf  - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931. 

October 18, 2007  Comedy Night - with Doug James at Gallaghers Pub, 3 comedians for $3. Time: 9 p.m. Top national acts seen on Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Letterman and HBO Comedy Central. 21+, ID. Gallagher's Pub and Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2422. photos 

October 19, 2007  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.

October 19, 2007  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. 

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

Oct 2005  19 ; October 2006  19 ; Oct 2007 19