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Huntington Beach, California

FEBRUARY2013 EVENTS HUNTINGTON BEACH

FEBRUARY 3, 2012 Surf City Marathon - Huntington Beach celebrates the 11th anniversary of Orange County's premier beachfront marathon. Events include a half marathon, a wheelchair half marathon, 5K and kids runs. A two-day Active Lifestyle Expo (located at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort) includes health and fitness vendors, exhibitors, community and charities events. The tailgate party on Sunday includes Beer Garden and live entertainment. The Pacific Shoreline Marathon start and finish line is located just north of the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway across the street from the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. Time: Noon to 7 p.m. Cost: free to watch, fee to run. runsurfcity.com

February 8 - 10, 2013 Love Letters. Love Letters by A.R. Gurney is a delightfully engaging, unique, and imaginative piece of Reader's Theater. The play is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grow up together, and as their lives take divergent paths, continue to share confidences. Dates: February 8, 9, 2013 @ 7:30p.m. and February 10, 2013 @ 2 p.m. (not part of season ticket package) Where: Stage West Theater Prices: $8 General Admission, $6 Students and Seniors. 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

February 9-10, 2012 Coffee House, concert. A musical tribute to the elixir of love, featuring music by J.S. Bach, F. J. Haydn, Frank Loesser, Irving Berlin, and several lesser known addicts. Golden West College Choral/Vocal Music Program Dr. Bruce Bales, Director. Times: Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 pm Sunday, February 10, 3 pm Where: Golden West College Student Center Prices: General Admission (available at door)–$12 ASB/GWC Students, Seniors, & Children under 12–$10. Location: Golden West College, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call Info Line: (714) 895-8150 Phone Ticket Orders and Ticket Info: (714) 895-8150 x1. gwctheater.com

February 23, 2013 HHPC Grand Marshal Gala Grand Marshal Ball. Public is invited to join the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee aboard the Queen Mary for the 50th Grand Marshal Gala Event. A block of rooms with great rates reserved under the name: HHPC. For reservations: phone (877) 342-0742.

ANNUAL

Art - Centered on the Center salon-style exhibition features local, regional and national artists. Show runs to Feb. 18. Cost: Free admission. Location: Huntington Beach Art Center, 438 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA Hours: Noon to 6 pm. Call: (714) 374- 1650.

BB Jazz Concert BB Jazz celebrates Valentine's Day at the Huntington Beach Library Theatre, located at 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach. Soulful saxophonist Paul Taylor and a special Valentine's treat featuring DJ Jonathan Phillips spinning great music in the dining room for dancing at 9:00pm. Two shows 7:00pm & 9:00pm. Call (714) 377-7574 and (323) 864-8690. bbjazz.com for online ticket purchase.

Valentine's Gondola cruise in Huntington Beach from the Sunset Gondola. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway @ Anderson). You can dine at Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach and schedule pick-up from restaurant. Photos & Tickets

Super Bowl Party - atLongboard Pub. Includes football trivia, scoring pool, drink specials, BBQ menu. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: No admission. Location: 217 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Phone: (714) 960-1896.

DAILY

Disc Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's Disc Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931. Photos

Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo

Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to visit Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve, 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

(closed Sundays) Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for 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

Beach Bonfire - Free first come, first serve fire rings offer a chance to have an outdoor cooked meal. Bring your own wood. The rings are located on Huntington City Beach south of the HB Pier, at Huntington State Beach (PCH & Beach Blvd. entrance), and Bolsa Chica State Beach (PCH between Warner & Seapoint). Hours: open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. All beaches charge parking fees (around $15) but there also is some street coin meter parking near City Beach at Beach Blvd. and Pacific Coast Highway.

WEEKLY

THURSDAYS Live Jam Sessions - at Perqs Nite Club. 21+, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach. 714-960-9996. photos

Saturday Car Cruisers car gathering with Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams. Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.

Tumbleweed's Bar & Grill, 21+. Begins after 8 p.m. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776.

Gallagher's Pub and Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2422. photos

Mothers Tavern: FREE, 9pm-12am, 21 & up, 16701 PCH, Sunset Beach 562-592-2111

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

Harvey's Steakhouse, 6060 Warner, Huntington Beach, CA . Time: 9 p.m. Cover: Food or one drink minimum. Call: (714) 842-5111. photos

Band - at Pelican Isle. 21+, No cover, cocktail bar. Location: 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California 92649 Call: (562) 592 3221. Photos

Band - at J. King Neptunes. Show begins around 10 p.m. Full bar with drinks served to 21 and older with valid ID. Cost: Free to $5, depending on band. Call: (562) 592-4878. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy (one block north of Warner) Sunset Beach, Ca 90742 Photos

Band - at Harpoon Harry's, known for its seafood and King Crab Legs. 21+, Cost: No Cover. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Location: Harpoon Harry's Restaurant, 16821 Pacific Coast Hwy., Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Phone 562-592-5216. Photos

Acoustic - at Luggatti's Italian Grill, 210 5th St, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 3 p.m.

Band - at Nadine's Irish Mist. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: No cover. Location: 16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA Call:

Band - at Taco Surf. This great restaurant and bar serves delicious food in a casual, Mexican cantina. Location: 16821 Pacific Coast Hwy, Surfside, CA. Call: (562) 592-2290. Photos

Jazz - at Spaghettini. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Spaghettini Italian Grill and Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway Seal Beach, California 90740 Call: 562-596-2199 or 714-960-6002.

FRIDAYS - Farmer's Market and Art A-Faire Held weekly on Friday from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) Held most Fridays at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier, a certified Farmer's Market sells the finest California grown fruits and vegetables, breads, nuts, flowers and perishables. The Art Fair held in conjunction with the Farmer's Market features 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

WEEKENDS - Art Exhibit - The Anderson Art Gallery presents new works by Howard Hitchcock. (Bill) Anderson Art Gallery, 16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, California 90742 Call: (562) 592-4393. Hours: Friday & Saturday 1 - 9 PM, .Sunday 1 - 6 PM.

Amigos de Bolsa Chica -public tours of the wetlands. Time: 9 -10:30 a.m. leaves every 15 minutes from Walkbridge at Pacific Coast Highway across from entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach between Seapoint & Warner. Call: (714) 840-1575.

BI-WEEKLY

Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach CA 92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos



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