December 2012 Huntington Beach Events Calendar

Annual events in California include Cruise of Lights Boat Tours of Huntington Harbour. This annual events is one of the highlights of the Christmas holidays.December 2, 2012 Light a Light of Love Christmas Parade, Santa Arrival and stage presentations. Let the warmth of family, friends and community take the chill from the air, and rejoice at the sight of snowflakes on the Huntington Beach Pier! Huntington Beach Pier Plaza at Main Street & Pacific Coast Highway 2 -7 p.m. Schedule of Events Downtown HB on Main Street and Pier Plaza. Children’s Holiday Parade 4:30 p.m. down Main Street from Orange to Pier Plaza Surf City Santa Visits the Beach Have your picture taken with Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Pier Plaza Following the Children’s Parade Pier Plaza Entertainment Enjoy performances from local youth organizations & High School groups 3:30 - 7 p.m. Light a Light of Love Formal Pier and Main Street Snowflake Lighting 6 p.m. This annual celebration benefits the CSP Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, an emergency crisis and intervention program for youth ages 11 to 17. The Shelter program provides emergency shelter to homeless and struggling youth and focuses on reuniting youth with their families. Sponsor a Snowflake-- contact Elsa Greenfield or Alyssa Kapranopoulos (714) 842-6600

December 4, 2012 Fall Into Winter, concert with Golden West College Symphonic Band under direction of Dr. Collette Hausey, Conductor. Wind band offers seasonal flavor. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $12 General Admission, $10 Students, Seniors, & Children under 12. Location: Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 895-8150 x1. gwctheater.com

December 7, 2012 Hindsight is 20/20 - concert. A retrospective with 20 choral selections, one from each year of Dr. Bales’ 20 year tenure at Golden West College. Location: Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 895-8150 x1. gwctheater.com

December 8-9, 2012 HHPC Boat Parade Golden Memories - 50 Years of Music. The Boat Parade is the start of the major fund raiser, Cruise of Lights, providing funds for music education for Orange County school children. hhboatparade.org

December 8, 2012 Thank U Drive Thru, band - at Tumbleweeds. 21094 S. Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach (714) 960-2776. tumbleweedshb.com

December 8-23, 2012 The Nutcracker Ballet. Presented by the Ballet Repertory Theatre Anthony Sellars, Artistic Director Dates: December 8 - 23, 2012 Times: December 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7p.m. December 16, 23 at 5 p.m. December 8, 15, 21, 22 at 2 p.m. December 9, 16, 23, 24 at 1 p.m. Children's Matinees: Dec. 19, 20 at 9am and 10:30am Where: Mainstage Theater Prices: $18 General Admission, Seniors, & Children under 12–$14 Information: Presented in its original, full-length version, this delightful holiday classic by Huntington Beach’s Ballet Repertory Theatre has become the longest-running production of its kind in Orange County. With a versatile cast of over 300 dancers, this Nutcracker is an affordable, feel-good family tradition. Location: Golden West College, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call Theater Info Line: (714) 895-8150 Phone Ticket Orders and Ticket Info: (714) 895-8150 x1. gwctheater.com

December 14, 2012 Galway Hooker, Band at 9 p.m. - at Gallagher's Pub. 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #113, Huntington Beach. No cover. (714) 536-2422

Dec 15 - 23, 2012 Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights. This narrated boat tour through the waterways of Huntington Harbour in Huntington Beach, California invites locals and visitors to share the beauty of thousands of lights and animated displays on brightly decorated homes, docks, decks and boats. Parking is available at Huntington Harbour Mall. Guests with tickets board buses for a 5 minute ride to the dock where they board their vessel for the cruise of a lifetime. It's simply magical!
Sun December 16 Adult $17, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Mon December 17 Adult $17, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Tue December 18 Adult $17, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Wed December 19 Adult $17, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
VALUE NIGHT Thurs December 20 Adult $15, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Fri December 21 Adult $17, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Sat December 22 Adult $17, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.
Sun December 23 Adult $17, age 2-12 $10. Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 16, 2012 The Nutcracker Sunday, Dec. 16th, 2:30 p.m. Huntington Beach Historic Theater 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. coastcityballet.com

December 19, 2012 3rd Wednesday Art Walk - Held each 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m., this event features art exhibits in downtown Huntington Beach businesses ranging from restaurants to hotels and ad agencies. It is absolutely free for the public to see.

Saturday, December 22, 2012 Saturday, Dec. 22nd, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23rd, 2:30 p.m. Huntington Beach Historic Theater 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA Tickets on sale October 17th. coastcityballet.com

December 31, 2012 New Year's Eve Gala - BB Jazz event with recording artists Maysa, Kim Waters, Brian Simpson. bbjazz.com

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