DATEBOOK

THURSDAY

Laugh out loud at Martini Blues Super Club’s Ultimate Laff-Down at 8:30 p.m., 5874 Edinger Avenue. There is a $10 minimum order per person, and all guests must be 21. Bring valid ID. Call (714) 840-2129 or go to www.martiniblues.com.

The Huntington Beach Central Library will host an exclusive appearance of the wizard rock band, “Harry and the Potters,” staring Paul DeGeorge as Harry in year seven and brother, Joe DeGeorge, as Harry in year four performing at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Park Amphitheater at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach.

Tickets are $3 per person. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. Sales start Tuesday, June 19.

The show is suitable for all ages. Call (714) 375-5107.

FRIDAYSee Elena Karina Byrne and Dina Hardy at Tebot Bach at Golden West College, 15744 Golden West St., in the community room 102 at 8 p.m. Open reading sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m.

Go to www.tebotbach.org.

The Floor Busters will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Old World Restaurant in the event room, 7561 Center Ave. Huntington Beach. Cover charge is $5. Call (714) 893-0112.

The Orange County Fuchsia Society is hosting their annual sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in front of the Ralph’s Market at the corner of Warner and Goldenwest Street in Huntington Beach. Go to www.ocfuchsiasociety.com.

SATURDAYSilver Surfers is a new, weekend surfing program aimed at teaching surfing to men and women over age 50 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Huntington City Beach (at Dog Beach,) 19000 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Lessons are $65.

Students will learn to surf with the same agility and passion of younger surfers.

Call (310) 372-2790 or go to www.surfacademy.com.

The annual Peters Landing marine swap meet at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 108, Huntington Beach, will include everything nautical from boat gear, dive gear, fishing gear, and all related items.

If it has anything to do with water, you’ll find it there. Call the Marina Office at (714) 840-1387.

SUNDAY The Huntington Beach Concert Band will feature “Moonlight Express” big band swing music at 5 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Central Park behind the library on the grassy knoll, 7111 Talbert Ave., at Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach. Attendance is free. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics.

Shipley Nature Center, at 17829 Goldenwest Street within Huntington Beach’ Center Park, is offering new evening hours, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the nature center, Thursday evenings through August 1. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the center off of Goldenwest Street. Admission is free.

View coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, lizards, snakes and a wide array of birds. All trails are open to explorers of all age groups. See Exhibits in the Interpretive Center.

Call (714) 842-4772 or e-mail the center at www.shipleynature.org/ [email protected].

MONDAYAdventure Playground in Central Park, 67111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, offers old-fashioned fun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday for kids ages 6 to 12 through July 6. Build a fort, ride a raft, play in the mud and navigate a rope bridge.

Children must wear tennis shoes.

Call (714) 842-7442.

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY JULY 4Enjoy Surf City’s Run, Expo & Parade.

The Surf City Run kicks-off activities for the City of Huntington Beach’s Fourth of July annual celebration.

The 5K course starts promptly at 7 a.m. with the residents’ run and finishes with the kids’ run.

The Fitness Expo will feature music, food and games. The race course for all the races will start and finish at Huntington Beach High School on the corner of 17th Street and Main Street. Entry fee is $30, and it includes a T-shirt and expo entry.

Once the sun sets, enjoy the fireworks show from Huntington Beach over the Pacific Ocean. Go to www.surfcityrun.com.

The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach will be flipping hot cakes at a pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Lake Park, at Main and 11th. Breakfast tickets cost $5 and can be purchased that morning.

Hurricane’s Bar & Grill is hosting a Fourth of July bash at 200 Main Street Suite 201, Huntington Beach. Doors open at 8 a.m. Enjoy live entertainment for a $10 cover charge. See DJ Dime in Room 179. Call (714) 374-0500.

Westminster High School is having a fireworks show in their stadium at 14325 Golden West St., Westminster. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Martini Blues Supper Club at 5874 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, hosts Acoustics with Benny at 8:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older. Valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person.

Call (714) 840-2129 or go to www.martiniblues.com.

Fred’s Mexican Café, Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, Huntington Beach, is hosting a 4th of July brunch from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Great view of the Main Street parade.

Tickets are $25 for adults-limited tickets at the door, $15 for kids 10 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Bolsa Chica Conservancy. Call (714) 846-1114.

JULY 7The Old World Village now hosts a Farmers and Crafts Markets at 7561 Center Avenue, in Huntington Beach (Between Gothard and Beach, right off FWY 405, Exit Beach Blvd. south) every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 7.30 p.m. Visitors can shop from a selection of fruits and vegetables and buy handcrafted arts and gifts.

Free parking is available. Vendors call (714) 421-0477 or apply at www.oldworldvillage.org under ‘Vendor Forms.’

JULY 8

Lee Rocker will be performing rockabilly at Pier Plaza, (adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier at Pacific Coast Highway and Main St.,) Huntington Beach, at 1 p.m. A free, outdoor, summer concert, bring your snacks and comfortable seating. Call (714) 536-5486.

Enjoy the theme Show at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, 18381 Golden West St., Huntington Beach. Call (714) 848-6565.

The Huntington Beach Concert Band will feature Henebry’s 1920s Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra that will showcase the Golden Age of radio and flapper vocalist Ginger Paule at 5 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Central Park behind the library on the grassy knoll, 7111 Talbert Ave., at Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach. Attendance is free. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics.

JULY 11

The Elks BPOE Lodge 1959 hosts bingo for bingo lovers at 7711 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach.

Doors open at 10 a.m. Early birds begin play at 11 a.m. regular bingo players play at 11:30 a.m. Free coffee, tea, and popcorn for everyone, food and soft drinks will be available to purchase. Call (714) 848-9440.

JULY 12

Kids will enjoy Campfire Story Time songs on the back lawns of Huntington Beach’s Central Library at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Park Amphitheater, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach. Admission is $3. Call (714) 375-5107.

JULY 14 --15Camp out at Family Camp from noon on July 14 11 a.m. on July 15 at the Huntington Beach Central Park, 18381 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach.

A great time for families to camp without leaving town, parents and kids will enjoy music, food, activities and crafts. Space is limited so register early. Cost is $10 per space + $8 per person. Price includes dinner, snacks and breakfast.

Call (714) 536-5486.

July 14Bring your roller skate, blades, inline, bikes and join skaters who meet at Pier Plaza for an easy morning of exercise. Meet other skaters at 10:30 a.m. Go to www.funroll.com.

JULY 15Enjoy the free, Pier Plaza Summer Outdoor Concert with Venice performing rock and roll at 1 p.m. Admission is free, adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier at Pacific Coast Highway and Main St., Huntington Beach.

JULY 18Visit the Pacific Animal Productions’ “Mystery Safari” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Tabby Theater, Huntington Beach. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children.

Meet a monkey, hedgehog and alligator. Show is suitable for all ages.

Call (714) 375-5107 or go to www.hbpl.org/events_main.

JULY 19Enjoy the live Jam Sessions at Perqs Nite Club, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach.

Must be 21. Call (714) 960-9996.

JULY 20Take the kids to the Summer Movie Series at the Huntington Beach Central Library, Tabby Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Admission is $1 per person. Watch the Disney mouse detective Basil of Baker Street fight the evil Ratigan in his plan to kidnap the queen.

Call (714) 375-5107 or go to www.hbpl.org.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENTSThe Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive Ave., presents its newest exhibit, “The Beach Boys,” followed by “Jan and Dean,” for public viewing. Fins from 1953 to present day are on display. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (714) 960-3483.

ONGOINGDrop by the Antique Collectible Market at Ocean View High School, 17071 Gothard St., Huntington Beach from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Some of the proceeds go toward Ocean View High School Seahawks Basketball. Parking is free. Call (714) 893-1518.