FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010

October 8, 2010 Farmer's Market and Arts & Crafts - Buy certified California grown produce and shop for hand-made one-of-a-kind jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings. Rugs in the shape of surfboards, surf themed wall decor and planter boxes, household gifts, original art and body products are usually featured by vendors selling their creations at this weekly event held at Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street adjacent to pier and city beach 6th Street parking lot, Huntington Beach, CA.

October 8, 2010 Oktoberfest. Old World Village Oktoberfest is an annual tradition for decades. Bands from Germany, import beer on tap, and lots of food and dancing. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Cover. Location: Old World German Restaurant, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

Imaging China: Contemporary Photographs from Commercial and Find Artists - at the Fine Arts Gallery, Golden West College. Show runs September 16 – October 13. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am – 2 pm and Wednesday, 6-8 pm. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, Calif. goldenwestcollege.edu/finearts. Call: (14) 895-8772.

2010 Plein Air Festival - Huntington Beach Art Center's Plein Air Festival invites Plein Air artists of the plein air (outdoor painting) style to participate in a competition. Painting in the Streets allows the public to view artists at work while they paint on Main Street and at The Strand in downtown Huntington Beach. The resulting artwork will be on display at the Huntington Beach Art Center from September 25 to October 10. Location: 538 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA

HB Aquatic Classes through Parks & Recreation.