FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2012

Crimson Crowbar, band  at Nadine's Irish Mist, 9 p.m. Nadine's Irish Mist. Location:16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA. Call: (562) 592-7000. nadinesirishmist.net

Hestyn/Sam Silva/October Rage Time: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Location: Gallaghers Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway #113, Downtown Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 536-2422 

Natural Heights, band - at Perqs Nite Club. Time: 9 p.m.  Location: 117 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call (714) 960-9996

Danny Maika, band. Rock, soul & pop. Time: 6– 10 p.m. Location: Courtyard, Bella Terra Mall, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.

Custom Made, Motown. R&B, band. Pete's Summer Nights Concert Series is back! Bring the family to enjoy great music, tasty buffets, umbrella drinks, ocean sunset views and dancing. This is a free event in the Hyatt Courtyard. Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa Free Summer Concerts Pete's Sunset Grille, HB Hyatt Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy. Concerts 7 -10 p.m. Call (714) 845-4775. vibeentertainment.com 

Los Venturas (Belgium), 9th Wave (Connecticut), & Slacktone, bands at 9 p.m. Location: Don the Beachcomber, 16278 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Phone (562) 592-1321. donthebeachcomber.com

August 10  Adventure Playground - Offers old-fashioned fun for kids ages 6 - 12. 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. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call:  (714) 842-7442. Adventure Playground in Central Park. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA.  Photos

August 10  Farmer's Market and Art A-Faire Held weekly on Friday  from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) The certified Farmer's Market sells the finest California grown fruits and vegetables, breads, nuts, flowers and perishables. The Art Fair at Farmer's Market includes over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street. Photos

August 10   Disc Golf  - The public Frisbee golf course is open daily. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931.  Photos

August 10   Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library is open daily.  Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.  Photo

August 10  Entertainment at Hurricanes Bar & Grill, 21+. Hurricanes Bar & Grill, 200 Main Street Suite 201 Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Call: (714) 374-0500. hurricanesbargrill.com

August 10  Shipley Nature Center - Nature trails, 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  Photos

August 10  Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to visit Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, a significant flyway for migrating birds. Binoculars recommended. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. 1.5 mile loop trail and 300 acres of protected wetlands!  Pets and bicycles are not permitted on the trails. Open sunrise to dusk.   Photos

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