April 22, 2008  Actress Marilu Henner - Author Book Reading and Signing,  "Wear Your Life Well" by Marilu Henner. Meet Marilu Henner, actress and author of Wear Your Life Well: Use What You Have to Get What You Want. Please, no memorabilia. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781.

OUTDOORS

April 22, 2008   Sunset Gondola Cruise Tickets. Individuals, couples and families can take a  personal gondola tour.

April 22, 2008   Surf City Nights - SCN is a Locals (and Tourists') Night to get out and experience downtown Huntington Beach There's a street closure,  Farmer's Market and Craft Fair plus free live entertainment and 2 hours free parking in City-owned garage at Pier Promenade, 200 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free admission. www.hbdowntown.com

April 22, 2008  Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, one of the West Coast's significant flyways for migrating birds. Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views of these soaring creatures. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail.  No pets or bikes permitted on the trails. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

April 22, 2008  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.

April 22, 2008  Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 714-842-4772 

MUSEUMS & ART

April 22, 2008  Surfing Sounds Exhibit - Features the works and memorabilia of Jan & Dean, and French artist Celine Chat. Location: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. Location: 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost:$2/donation, Kids $1. Call: (714) 960-3483. surfingmuseum.org

April 22, 2008  Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library exhibit features 19th century urban planner Ildefons Cerdà. This exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. 

April 22, 2008 Art - Creative Visions. The Huntington Beach Unified School District (HBUSD) Arts Festival features visual art from the seven district high schools. Also, Imagination Celebration exhibit featured is a partnership with Imagination Celebration of O.C. and Arts O.C. This exhibition of student work features stunning visual images in a variety of media including,
photography, animation, digital art, film, and computer graphics by students of all ages
from k – 12. Runs through April 24, 2008. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374-1650.

COMMUNITY & FUND-RAISERS

April 22, 2008  Senior Income Tax Assistance - Free income tax assistance for seniors over the age of 55. Appointments are required. Location: Rogers Senior Center, 1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Time: Noon - 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 536-9387. hbcoa.org

April 22, 2008  Beach Bingo at Huntington Beach High School opens its doors at 5:15; early bird game at 6:15 p.m. $1/each card or $3/4 cards. Payouts for games $250 (all prices subject to change). The Main game starts at 7:00pm. Location: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA.

ENTERTAINMENT

April 22, 2008 Twisted Tuesdays - Battle of the Bands Showcase with Corvette Sandy, DJ Matt & Curse at Hurricanes Bar & Grill , 21+, no cover. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374-0500. hurricanesbargrill.com

April 22, 2008 Karaoke with Patrick -  at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, which 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.

April 22, 2008  Band - Cubensis at Marlin Bar. Cubensis is the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band. From Estimated Prophet to Workingman's Dead, Dead Heads will be groovin'. Age 21 and over welcome. Location: 16651 Gothard, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Call (714) 842-5587.