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TODAY

Local hero and real life

fireman Brian Gerardi will read his favorite stories to children

at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 7881 Edinger Ave. No. 110.

Information: (714) 897-8781.

Surf Theatre will premiere the screening of the original surfing

film, “FASHION!!?!!,” at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas,

300 Pacific Coast Highway, No. 203. The film features the best waves

from Indonesia, France and Australia, along with funny animation and

high energy surfing. The cost is $9 per person for each showing.

Information: (714) 969-3151.

Snowflakes will light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street

through New Year’s Day. About 84 artificial snowflakes and twinkling

lights will adorn Downtown Huntington Beach. They stretch all the way

from the pier, along Main Street up to Orange Avenue. Information:

(714) 847-9622.

FRIDAY

Live Acoustic Music by Corday will be featured from 7 to 10 p.m.

at Pete Mallory’s Surf City Sunset Grille, 21500 Pacific Coast

Highway. Acoustic sounds of the newest, upcoming bands in Orange

County are featured at Pete Mallory’s on Friday and Saturday nights.

There is no cover charge. Information: (714) 698-1234.

The Art of White exhibit from Artist Todd White, will be open to

the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 31. at the Gallery

Huntington Beach at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and

Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 845-4835.

SATURDAY

Artist Joshua Serafin will hold an art exhibit from 4 to 8 p.m. in

his local studio, 19400 Beach Blvd., No. 10. In a rare open house,

viewers can see Serafin’s newest originals and his growing collection

of prints. Call for additional dates and times. Information: (949)

394- 7871.

Pianist and composer Vern Nelson, will give a concert at 7:30 p.m.

at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. The

program will feature music by famous composers, Christmas music and

Nelson’s own compositions. Admission is $10. Information: (714)

842-4481.

Christmas Angles Charity Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to

midnight in the Parish Hall at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 16400

Springdale Street. The event will feature a DJ, raffle and a visit

from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will be

donated to the Orangewood Children’s Home. Those who bring an

unwrapped children’s toy will receive a ticket for a free drink.

Information: (714) 846-3359.

The Huntington Harbour Boat Parade and a boat decorating contest

in conjunction with the Cruise of Lights, will be held from 5 to 8

p.m. at Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. The event is open to

registrants who light their vessels and compete for awards. The

festive boats join in a parade that begins near Warner Avenue and

heads south, making its way through the channels of Huntington

Harbour. The Huntington Beach islands are closed to car traffic

during this event and parking is extremely limited. Information:

(714) 840-7542.

The state-designated “Day of the Horse” in Surf City will take

place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Huntington Central Park

Equestrian Center, 18381 Goldenwest St. The free event is meant to

increase public awareness of horses and the role they played in

California’s history, heritage and economics. Equestrian Trails

Incorporated will recognize this special day at the Huntington

Central Park Equestrian Center through equine group performances,

exhibits of different breeds, color guard and farrier demonstrations,

local equine artists, a children’s art display and crafts.

Information: (714) 821-0448.

A Skate Holiday Spectacular will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at

Skate Zone, 16091 Gothard St. This annual holiday-themed show on ice

will be presented with holiday music under the Christmas lights,

featuring performances by skate school students of all ages. The cost

is $4 per person. Information: (714) 842-9143.

The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed by the Ballet Repertory

Theatre at 2 p.m. at the Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744

Goldenwest St. This traditional Christmas ballet will be presented in

its original, full-length version. The cost is $13 for general

admission, $12 for students and seniors and $11 for children under

12. Information: (714) 895-8150.

SUNDAY

Santa Claus will be in Downtown Huntington Beach from 1 to 3 p.m.

He will travel along Main Street from 6th Street to the end of the

Huntington Beach Pier. Along the way, Santa will stop and speak with

parents and children. Information: (714) 374-0491.