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TODAY

Old World Village, a replica

of a Bavarian town, sponsors its annual Oktoberfest through Oct.

26. The event features food, fun, drink and an oompah-pa band from

Germany plays every Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free on

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Fridays before 7

p.m., then $10 per person after 7 p.m. Open Fridays from 5 p.m. to 1

a.m. and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. -- must be 21 or older

and have valid identification. Sunday is Family Day with kids’ game

booths and a bouncy house from 2 to 7:30 p.m. General admission is

$4; children under 12 are free. Information: (714) 895-8020.

The Golden West College

Gallery will feature Lucinda Luvaa’s Running Through History and

other works through Nov. 17. The mixed media art exhibit features

paintings, video and music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through

Thursday and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. The gallery is open

Friday by appointment only and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The

cost is free. Information: (714) 892-7711, ext. 51032.

FRIDAY

“Lovers and Executioners,” presented by the Masters Repertory

Company and directed by John Strand, is adapted from a 17th century

French comedy “The Wife, Judge and Accuser” by Antoine Jacob de

Montfleury. The play will run through Oct. 19. at the Central Library

Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets are $15 General admission and $12

for seniors and students. Information: (714) 550-4700.

See the rising stars of

surfing compete in the National Scholastic Surfing Assn. Open

through Oct. 12 at Pacific Coast Highway near Golden West Street. The

location is subject to change. There’s no cost to watch. Information:

(714) 536-0445.

SATURDAY

The 24th annual Amigos de

Bolsa Chica event to raise funds for efforts to promote

conservation and education at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands will start at

8:30 a.m. Events include a 10K Run at 8:30 a.m., 5K Run at 8:40 a.m.

and Fun Walk at 8:45 a.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach’s north parking

lot near Warner Avenue. Enter on Pacific Coast Highway at the

stoplight between Seapoint and Warner avenues and proceed north. Cost

is $20 pre-registration and $25 at the event. Information: (714)

840-1575.

The National Multiple

Sclerosis Society Orange County Chapter will hold its 21st annual

cycling adventure from Huntington Beach State Beach to Mission Bay in

San Diego. After course completion, coach buses will transport riders

and their bicycles back to Huntington Beach State Beach. The cost is

$50. Every participant is also required to collect a minimum of $250

before the event. Proceeds benefit programs and services for people

with multiple sclerosis in Orange County and San Diego. Location:

Departs Pacific Coast Highway at Brookhurst Street. Registration

begins at 6:30 a.m. Information: (714) 752-1680.

OCT. 18

Academy Award-winning

actress Julie Andrews will sign her new children’s book, “Simon’s

Gift,” at 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 7777 Edinger Ave. Wristbands

are required and will be given out with the purchase of her new

release on a first-come, first-serve basis the day of the event.

Information: (714) 897-8781.

The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire

Weekend will run from 10 a.m. to sunset at the outdoor Pier Plaza

adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier. The craft fair features more

than 50 vendors selling unique, handmade gifts and crafts at Pacific

Coast Highway at Main Street. Free admission. Information: (714)

536-2213.

OCT. 19

The cobblestone streets of

Old World Village will be filled with antique and collector beer

steins, baseball cards, French ceramics and fabrics, liquor

decanters, miniature doll furniture, toys, German ashtrays and more

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The village is at 7561 Center Ave.

Information: (714) 898-5151.

The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire

Weekend will run from 10 a.m. to sunset the outdoor Pier Plaza

adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier. The craft fair features more

than 50 vendors selling unique, handmade gifts and crafts at Pacific

Coast Highway at Main Street. Free admission. Information: (714)

536-2213.

The Huntington Beach Art

Center will offer free workshops and art activities led by

professional artists from noon to 4 p.m. on Family Arts Day.

Entertainment throughout the event will include performances by

musicians and dancers. The center is at 538 Main St. Information:

(714) 374-1650.

OCT. 23

The Academy for the

Performing Arts will present “The Secret Garden,” a Tony

Award-winning musical based on the classic children’s novel by

Frances Hodgson Burnett, at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Beach

Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students of

high school age and younger. Information: (714) 536-2514, ext. 4025.

OCT. 24

The Academy for the

Performing Arts will present “The Secret Garden,” a Tony

Award-winning musical based on the classic children’s novel by

Frances Hodgson Burnett, at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Beach

Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students of

high school age and younger. Information: (714) 536-2514, ext. 4025.

OCT. 25

The Academy for the

Performing Arts will present “The Secret Garden,” a Tony

Award-winning musical based on the classic children’s novel by

Frances Hodgson Burnett, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington

Beach Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for

students of high school age and younger. Information: (714) 536-2514,

ext. 4025.

OCT. 26

The Academy for the

Performing Art will present “The Secret Garden,” a Tony

Award-winning musical based on the classic children’s novel by

Frances Hodgson Burnett, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington

Beach Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for

students of high school age and younger. Information: (714) 536-2514,

ext. 4025.

OCT. 31

Tebot Bach will present a

poetry reading featuring Michael Datcher, Franceye and Jawanza

Dumisani at 8 p.m. in Golden West College’s community room 102. (714)

968-0905.

“Ten Little Indians,” an

Agatha Christie mystery, will be performed by the Huntington Beach

Playhouse through Nov. 16 at the Central Library Theater, 7111

Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 375-0696.

Hurricanes Bar and Grill

will host a Halloween Bash featuring a costume contest awarding

more than $500 in cash and prizes, live entertainment with Steel Rod

& C. Funk and DJ Devin. Hurricanes is at 200 Main St. The cost is

$10. Patrons must be 21 and older with valid identification.

Information: (714) 374-0500.

The 12th annual Main Street Halloween Celebration will feature

kiddie rides, a petting zoo and costume contest for all ages from 5

to 8 p.m. Information: (714) 969-0795.

NOV. 2

Bill Word and Martini Blues will host the Orange County Comedy

Festival through Nov. 23. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door

and include a $10 food or drink minimum. Martini Blues is at 5874

Edinger Ave. Information: https://www.occomedy.com

NOV. 7

Golden West College’s

Mainstage Theater will present “The Crucible,” directed by Tom

Amen and written by Arthur Miller, from Nov. 7 to 23. Performance

times are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets

are $11 general admission and $9 for students and seniors.

Information: (714) 895-8150.

NOV. 14

Applications for the Miss

Huntington Beach Scholarship Pageant, open to young ladies

between age 17 and 24 who work or go to school in Huntington Beach,

must be turned in by 5 p.m. to the Huntington Beach Chamber of

Commerce. Information: (714) 536-8888.