Huntington Beach Events December 2011

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011

Cruise of Lights - Huntington Harbour Lighted Homes Boat Tour - Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Cost: $17 adult, $10 age 2 -12. Location: Load onto buses at Huntington Habour Mall, Algonquin at Saybrook St., Huntington Beach, CA, and be taken to boat docks. Call for tickets: (714) 840-7542.

Ice Skating at The Strand on 5th through Jan. 1, 2012. 2nd annual seasonal holiday ice rink utilizes synthetic surface to skate. Ideal for youngsters. Time: Location: 155 5th Street Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 465-4528. AtTheStrand.com Hours: Dec. 16: 3pm - 8pm. Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 8pm Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 9pm; Sunday: 12pm - 6pm; Closed Christmas Day. Skate rental $7, $5 children under age 12.

Huntington Beach Symphony Noel Night Concert - Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Saint Vincent Depaul Church, 8345 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92646. hbsymphony.org

Christmas Party with Flip the Switch, band - at Fitzgeralds Pub. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. Phone: 714 968 4523

Mike Vitale, singer - at Luggatti's, all ages OK. Located in Downtown Huntington Beach, Luggatti's is known for its casual beach atmosphere and friendly "Cheers" vibe. Serves great pizza, Italian, steaks, fish and more. Full bar and extensive wine list, plus beers on tap. Kids menu, too. Time: 8 p.m. Location: 210 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-3773

Bad Cop Bad Cop, band, Tartar Control, band and Yeastie Boys - at Gallaghers Pub. Time: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Location:300 Pacific Coast Highway #113, Downtown Huntington Beach Located on Walnut between Main & 3rd, Call (714) 536-2422

The Slacktones - LA's most famous surfing genre band appears in the Dagger Bar. No cover. Time: 9 p.m. - Midnight. Location: 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. donthebeachcomber.com (562) 592-1321

Robby Armstrong - band at Nadine's Irish Mist. Time: 9 p.m. No cover. Location: 16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA. Call: .

Sal Barco - Las Vegas Style Show. Location: Harvey's Steakhouse, 6060 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 842-5111

NEARBY: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Dec. 14 -18, 2011 christmasboatparade.com

Mattina, band - at Perqs. Time: 8 p.m. Location: 117 Main St., Huntington Beach, Ca. kennyhale.com

Joe Blanchard and the Bone Daddies, band - at Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill takes place after the game. Location: 17296 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach CA, (714) 848-0113

Live entertainment - at Aloha Grill. Time: 5 p.m. - Midnight (12 a.m.) Dining entertainment with Hawaiian, Reggae or Rock. Tropical themed bar known for the frozen Rainbow cocktail. Location: 221 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Calif. Call: (714)374-4427.

Crimson Crowbar, band - performs at Mahe Seal Beach. Location: 1400 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, CA. (562) 431-3022

Christmas Concert - Annual concert at St. Bonaventure Catholic Parish, Time: 6 p.m. Location: 16410 Springdale St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 846-3359

Noel Night Concert at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 8345 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach, CA. Call:(714) 842-3000. svdphb.org

Huntington Harbour Holiday Lights Gondola Cruises. Expert gondoliers will guide you on a fabulous tour through channels and bays the larger yachts can't navigate. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway near Anderson). Offered evenings through New Years. Tickets

NEARBY:

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Dec. 14 -18, 2011 christmasboatparade.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Gypsy Dolls at Silky Sullivan's Irish Pub. Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Location: 10201 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. (714) 963-2718. silkysullivans.com

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