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TODAY
The 98th annual Fourth of July Parade will take place from 10 a.m. to
noon, July 4. The parade will start at 8th Street and Pacific Coast
Highway. It will head up Main Street and end at Yorktown Avenue. Bleacher
tickets are $10. Information: (714) 374-1535.
The Golden West College International Symphonic Band will perform at
the 98th annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. The doors will open
at 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased online at
www.ci-huntington-beach.ca.us or in the lobby at City Hall starting June
17. The concert will take place at the Huntington Beach High School
football stadium at 1905 Main St. Information: (714) 536-5486.
FRIDAY
The Huntington Beach Playhouse will continue to present “Squabbles.”
The show will run through July 7 at Huntington Beach Library Theater,
7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-0696. Web: www.hbph.com.
SATURDAY
The Huntington Beach Playhouse will present “Henry IV, Part I.” Though
titled after his father, the main plot centers around a young Henry V and
his unusual friendship with the gluttonous Sir John Falstaff. Directed by
Wendi diBarros, the play will show at 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from
July 6 to July 28 at the outdoor amphitheater in Huntington Beach Central
Park. Tickets cost $8. Information: (714) 375-0696. Web: www.hbph.com.
SUNDAY
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum will present Surfin’
Sundays at the pier. The Lively Ones, Dead Men Don’t Surf and more will
perform from 1 to 3 p.m., July 7 at the Huntington Beach Pier. Free.
Information: (714) 960-3483.
MONDAY
Barnes and Noble will give children a chance to participate in the
Brain Quest America Challenge. Children from grades three to six will be
challenged on their American history knowledge at 7 p.m. July 8 at 7777
Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.
The Barnes and Noble Sci/Fi Fantasy Reading group will discuss
“Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer at 7 p.m., July 8 at 7777 Edinger Ave.
Information: (714) 897-8781.
TUESDAY
Chimayo at the Beach will host an All-Star Cigar Smoker. It will be a
four-course barbecue meal with small batch bourbon tastings and cigar
reception in honor of the All-Star game on the same evening. The event
will take place from 5 to 9:30 p.m., July 9 at 315 Pacific Coast Highway.
The cost is $59.95 per person and does not include tax or gratuity. Space
is limited. Information: (714) 374-7273.
Barnes and Noble will host author Daniel G. Amen for a discussion and
signing of his book, “Healing the Hardware of the Soul.” The event will
begin at 7 p.m., July 9 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.
WEDNESDAY
The Barnes and Noble Simple Abundance group will discuss “Simple
Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy” by Sarah Breathnach at 7 p.m.,
July 10 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.
JULY 11
The Barnes and Noble Lemony Snicket Young Readers group will discuss
“A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room” by Lemony Snicket at 5
p.m., July 11 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.
JULY 12
The Del Taco Huntington Beach Pro/Junior Surf Series will kick off
with the Pro/Junior surfers and air show contestants competing in
preliminary rounds at 8 a.m., July 12 at the south side of the Huntington
Beach Pier. The series will continue through July 14. Preregistration
will guarantee an entry in the competition. Information: (714) 596-5019.
Web: www.hbsurfseries.com.
JULY 15
Barnes and Noble will welcome actors from the Huntington Beach
Playhouse as they perform scenes from “Henry IV, Part I” by William
Shakespeare at 7:30 p.m., July 11 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)
897-8781.
JULY 16
The Barnes and Noble Adventures in Travel group will discuss Paris at
7 p.m. July 16 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.
JULY 17
The Huntington Beach Central Library and the Friends of the Children’s
Library will present John Abrams and the Animal Magic Show of Doom. Two
shows will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 17 at the Tabby Showtime
Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $3 and advanced purchases are
suggested. Information: (714) 375-5107.
JULY 18
The Barnes and Noble American Girls Club will meet for arts and
crafts. Reservations are highly recommended. The event will start at 5
p.m. July 18 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Reservations: (714) 897-6201.
JULY 19
Barnes and Noble will host author Elizabeth Kaye, who will discuss and
sign her book “Ain’t No Tomorrow: Kobe, Shaq and the Making of a Lakers
Dynasty” at 7 p.m. July 19 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)
897-8781.
JULY 20
Barnes and Noble will host Angelina Ballerina who will share her
favorite stories at 11 a.m. July 20 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information:
(714) 897-8781.
JULY 25
Barnes and Noble will host an open mike session for local poets. The
event will start at 7 p.m. July 25 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Information:
(714) 897-8781.
AUGUST 14
The Huntington Beach Central Library and the Friends of the Children’s
Library will present “Pharaohs and Foxes.” Two shows will take place at
11 a.m. and 1 p.m., August 14 at the Tabby Showtime Theater, 7111 Talbert
Ave. Tickets are $3 and advanced purchases are suggested. Information:
(714) 375-5107.
ONGOING
BINGO
The Huntington Beach Elk Lodge #1959 hosts bingo games. The doors open
at 10 a.m. and early-bird games begin at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the
Lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 848-9440
Huntington Beach High School has bingo at 6:15 p.m. for the early
birds and 7 p.m. for the main game Tuesdays at 1905 Main St. (714)
536-2514.
CHILDREN/LIBRARY
The Main Street Library Branch will accept book donations for the
Friends of Library book sales during normal library hours, 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 525 Main St.
(714) 375-5071.
The Huntington Beach Library’s popular Sandcastle story time series is
shown at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays on Time Warner cable Channel 6. (714)
375-5107.
The Huntington Beach Children’s Library presents Folktale Story time
for K through fourth graders starts at 3 p.m. on Thursdays at 7111
Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-5107.
Enjoy stories, activities and fun at a story time held from 11 a.m. to
noon on Saturdays in the children’s section of Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 7777 Edinger Ave. Pajamarama is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.
The Huntington Beach Library will present Laptime Storytime 10 and 11
a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for children 18
months to 3 years old. The program emphasizes parent and child
participation. The library’s Preschool Storytime for children 3 to 5
years old will be 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. (714) 842-4481.
The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. on Fridays at
525 Main St. The library’s Preschool Storytime will be 10 and 11 a.m.
Wednesdays. (714) 375-5071.
The Tumble-N-Kids program is offering gymnastics classes for children
ages 10 months to 12 years starting April 8. Classes run for eight weeks.
Three new classes have been added: Teeny Tumblers, Tumble-N-Yoga and
Kiddycise. Classes are held at Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Dr.,
(714) 960-8895; Edison Center, 21377 Magnolia St., (714) 960-8870; and
City Gym and Pool, 1600 Palm Ave., (714) 960-8884. Class descriptions can
be found in the winter publication of “Sands.” Information: Dayle Lusk,
(714) 842-3586.
DANCE
Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., will hold swing dance
classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354 or
sign up at o7 https://dance.netfirms.comf7
FARMERS MARKETS/SWAP MEETS
The Craft Fair and Farmers Market will be held from 1 p.m. to dusk
Fridays at Pier Plaza. Information: Craft Fair (714) 846-5509 and Farmers
Market (714) 573-0374.
FITNESS
The Vibe Tribe offers free Yoga sessions to new students at 12:15
p.m., Wednesdays; 6:45 p.m., Thursdays; and 5:15 p.m., Fridays. The
studio offers a variety of classes at different levels in Hatha,
Ashtanga, movement and other wellness workshops at 301 Main St., suite
109. Information: (714) 536-4988.
The Sierra Club’s Orange County Sierra Singles holds a fast-paced
four-mile walk around Mile Square Park at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. The group
meets in the parking lot at Brookhurst Street and Heil Avenue behind the
basketball courts. Information: (714) 963-6345.
The Comprehensive Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free
introductory tai chi chuan classes at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at 17308 Beach
Blvd. (714) 841-7129.
HOBBIES/RECREATION
The Senior Citizens Club of Huntington Beach hosts bingo at 12:30 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays at the Rogers Senior Center, 1706 Orange Ave.
Bingo cards are 4 for $1 and prizes are $2 gift certificates from Ralphs.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, will offer a 8 lesson
course in “Boating Skills and Seamanship” at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Boat
U.S. Marine Center, 16390 Pacific Coast Highway (Peter’s Landing Marina).
Cost is $25, includes books. Information: Paul Busher, (714) 840-0232 or
Sam Emer, (714) 890-1808.
The Huntington Beach Scrabble Club meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the
International House of Pancakes Restaurant, 18782 Beach Blvd.
Information: Penny Baker, (949) 380-1764 or Paul (714) 968-7546.
The Huntington Beach Concert Band is an all-volunteer community
organization with approximately 70 members, led by music director Tom
Ridley. Founded in February 1973, the band plays a wide variety of
musical styles -- from classical, to Broadway, to contemporary. They
perform frequently at events and locations throughout Southern
California, including Disneyland, Leisure World, Huntington Beach Pier
Plaza, and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The Huntington Beach Concert
Band is open to all interested musicians age 18 and over. Rehearsals are
held 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the band room at Marina High School
at 15871 Springdale St. Information: (714) 963-3681.
The American Shortwave Listeners Club meets from noon to 4 p.m. the
first Saturday of each month at 16182 Ballad Lane. The group will listen
to international broadcasts via the shortwaveradio bands. The public is
invited to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Stewart
MacKenzie, (714) 846-1685 or visit the group’s Web site at o7
https://www.ocnow.com/community/groups/shortwaveradio.f7
The Poetry Pleasure Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursdays at
the Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. (714) 842-3479 or (714)
960-4897.
The West County YMCA presents Y-Indian Maiden meetings for girls in
kindergarten through third grade and their mothers at 7 p.m. once a month
at 7262 Garfield Ave. Days vary. (714) 847-YMCA.
A group for angel devotees will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. Space is limited. Registration
required. $10. Location varies. (800) 797-2960.
The Amateur Radio Club meets every first Thursday of the month at 1
p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Ave. Free.
(714) 963-2986.
The Huntington Beach Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a social and 7
p.m. for dinner the first and third Thursdays of each month at Meadowlark
Golf Course Club House, 16782 Graham St. (714) 569-1329.
NIGHTLIFE/MUSIC
Centerfield Sports Bar and Grill has live bands Thursday through
Saturday and karaoke on Wednesday. 17269 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113
The Rhino Room has DJs and dancing Tuesday, and Thursday through
Saturday. 405 Freeway at Beach Boulevard, behind the Huntington Beach
Center. (714) 892-3316.
Duke’s Restaurant will feature authentic Hawaiian music by Duke’s
Trio, featuring Titus Napoleon of the movie “Big Wednesday” from 10:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at 317 Pacific Coast Highway. (714) 374-6466.
Gallagher’s Pub & Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, has Thursday night
comedy night at 9 p.m. Free. (714) 536-2422.
T.C.’s Bar features live bands at 18529 Beach Blvd. (714) 963-7744.
Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill has five big-screen televisions, game
room with air hockey, darts, billiards and video challenges. Wednesday
night is karaoke, and weekends feature live bands doing the Top 40
circuit. 17296 Beach Blvd. (714) 848-0113.
Gecko’s, 7887 Center Drive, has two levels of dance floors. KROQ-FM
(106.7) music plays nightly. There are comedy nights, three pool tables
and Mexican food. (714) 892-0294.
The Tap House has DJs and dancing Thursday through Saturday. 8082
Adams Ave. (714) 374-0811.
Restaurant Kikuya presents live music Wednesday through Sunday. 8052
Adams Ave. (714) 536-6665.
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