Huntington Beach Events 2011

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011 Big Day at US Open!

August 4, 2011 US OPEN OF SURFING INFORMATION

Thurs, August 4, 20117 a.m. - 6 p.m. Welcome Center ASP Surf Check-In Open7:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Surf Stadium Surf Men (Rd 2: H7-12)8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Nike USOS Retail Store Open8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Hurley Brand Experience Open8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Score Card Check-In Open8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Festival Village Merchandise Kiosk Open9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nike Brand Experience Open9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Public Park Skate U10 Skate9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. BMX Park BMX Team Video Shoot 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Music Stage WTW Bobby & DJ Soundcheck10 a.m. Surf Inductions at Jack's Surfboards PCH & Main10:36 a.m. - 12:39 p.m. Surf Stadium Surf Women (Rd 4: H1-4)11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Public Park Skate Open Skate11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Music Stage WTW On-Site Soundcheck 12 p.m. 4 p.m. Skate Stadium Skate Coastal Carnage Practice12:30 - 2 p.m. Music Stage The Sounds Load In & Sound Check12:40 - 4:47 p.m. Surf Stadium Surf Men (Rd 3: H1-8)1:30 - 2 p.m. Music Stage WTW Students Arrive On-Site2 - 3 p.m. Music Stage WTW Celebrity Judges Arrive4 - 4:30 p.m. Music Stage WTW Students In Place For Show 4:30 - 6:35 p.m. Music Stage Walk the Walk Championships6 - 6:45 p.m. Music Stage Music Concert: The Sounds7 - 9:30 p.m. 5th Street / The Strand Lost Atlas Movie Premiere

August 4, 2011 US Open of Surfing Through Aug. 7, 2011 - Huntington Beach's biggest sporting event of the year is held at City Beach, and includes world class surfing, extreme sports action, and great, free concerts.

The highlight of August 4 events at US Open is a guest appearance by actress/singer Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) at an annual high school fashion show at 4:30 p.m. Hudgens, a Salinas native, has many film and music credits. She has won numerous awards for her tasteful attire. Her co-judge, Tristan Wilds, is no stranger to Huntington Beach, having filmed on location as Dixon Wilson in 90210. He also played the role of Zacharry Taylor starring opposite Dakota Fanning in the Secret Life of Bees. After the fashion show, The Sounds, a pop-rock band from Sweden with a huge fan base and no doubt, many fans, hits the stage at 6 p.m. for a 45 minute concert you won't want to miss. They drop into HB for the concert and head back to Europe to continue their summer tour schedule. For surfing fans, check out the Indie surf film over at 5th Street near PCH around 7 p.m.

Surf Inductions at Jack's Surfboards - Hole in the Wall Gang, Dick Dale, Gidget and a cast of all star surf legends are being inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame. Public is invited. Mostly standing room crowds. Time: 10 a.m. Cost: Free. Location: Corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main, HB

Back Home, band - Classic Country and Classic Rock Band performs at J King Neptune's in Sunset Beach. Time: 8 p.m. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy., Sunset Beach, CA. Call: (562) 592-4878

Seussical, musical. Based on the books of Dr. Seuss, the primary plot centers on Horton the elephant's endeavors to protect the people of Who-ville, who live on a tiny speck of dust. Featuring characters and scenarios from many other Seuss books, familar story lines from Butter Side Uppers / Downers of The Butter Battle Book and Gertrude McFuzz, The Cat in the Hat acts as narrator briefly leaping into the action on several occasions to create conflict and keep the story moving. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Box office: (714) 375-0696. hbph.com

Comedy Night - Top acts from L.A. area at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #113, Downtown HB, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422, gallagherspub.com

Adventure Playground - Kids ages 6 - 12 can build a fort with lumber, ride a raft on the pond, jump in the mud, navigate a rope bridge, and learn how to play in nature. Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. Cost: $3 / child. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call: (714) 842-7442. Adventure Playground goes thru Aug. 12 in Central Park. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Photos

Explore the Skies above Shipley - at Shipley Cool Summer Nights Orange County Astronomers will help explore nearby planets and star systems light years away! Evening hours will be extended for this program from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. The Center is open Every Thursday Evening during July and August from 4 pm to 8 pm. Programs are free, donations accepted. Location: Central Park (west side) 17851 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Shipleynature.org

Storytime - at Banning Library. Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5 is held Thursdays at 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Repeats 11 - 11:30 a.m. Grandparent Storytime: for all ages 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Location: 9281 Banning Avenue Banning Branch, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 375-5005

US Open Fans-- Bars and entertainment downtown HB will include: Sharkeez, Killarney, Aloha Grill, Perqs, and more. Stroll Main Street to find the action at night!

August 4: 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012