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TODAY

Martini Blues will present a live musical performance by Sonny D &

the Family Jewels followed by Comedian Bill Word. The show will start

at 8 p.m. at 5874 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 840-2129.

Hurricanes Bar and Grill will present a live musical performance

by Orion at 8 p.m. The grill is at 200 Main St. Information: (714)

374-0500.

FRIDAY

The Farmers Market and

Craft Fair will take place from 1 p.m. to dusk at Pier Plaza.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, popcorn and other edible delights

from certified vendors will be sold, as well as craft items from

local artists. Information: (714) 846-5509.

Tebot Bach will present

poets Michael C. Ford and Holaday Mason in the Golden West College

Community Room 102, 15744 Goldenwest St. Enter campus off Gothard

Street at Edinger Avenue. The open reading sign-up will begin at 7:30

p.m., and the reading at 8 p.m. Information: Mifanwy Kaiser,

[email protected]. www.tebotbach.org

Johnny Childs and

Mississippi Mud will perform at Martini Blues at 8:30 p.m. The

club is at 5874 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 840-2129.

SATURDAY

The Philharmonic Society

and the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa will host the

Espana Magical Gala and Grand Opening. The ball will feature silent

and live auctions, a gourmet dinner and dancing to the music of the

Wayne Foster Orchestra. Proceeds will go to the society’s youth

programs. Cocktails and dinner begin at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $150

per person. The resort is at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 553-2422, ext. 226. www.PhilharmonicSociety.org

The Huntington Beach Lions Club will hold a “Theater Gala” to

raise funds for the District Hearing Aid Bank and the Newborn Hearing

Screening Program with a performance of “West Side Story” at the

Huntington Beach Playhouse. The evening of dancing, singing,

champagne and hors d’oeuvres will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Information: Delia Itanen, (714) 964 6212.

SUNDAY

The Huntington Beach Art Center Alliance will co-sponsor Jazz at

the Center with Barbara Morrison and Friends. Morrison has performed

with Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James, Tony Bennett and others. The

performances will begin at 4 p.m. at 538 Main St. The cost is $20.

Information: (714) 374-1650.

FEB. 7

The National Professional Paintball League Super 7 World Series

will take place through Feb. 9 at Pier Plaza, Pacific Coast Highway

and Main Street. Free admission, trade shows and live bands in this

unique event that will bring the top teams to Huntington Beach.

Information: (303) 520-3027. www.nppl.tv

FEB. 8

The 19th annual Great American Race will start at 8 a.m.

Participants can run or walk in a 2.8 or 4.8-mile cross-country event

through Huntington Central Park West. The cost is $18 before Feb. 1 and $21 after. Information: (714) 841-5417.

https://nealand.com/finishline/

Saxophonist Jaared Arosemena will perform with Marcus Johnson and

David Dyson in the Huntington Beach Smooth Jazz Series. The proceeds

will benefit children with autism. Two dinners and performances will

be held starting at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Central

Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714) 377-7574.

www.bbjazzcentral.com

Author Rich Linder will sign copies of his book, “Two Men Tall” at

2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714)

897-8781.

FEB. 10

The Golden West College

Fine Arts Gallery will open an exhibition titled, “Just Charcoal.”

The exhibition will features works on paper by artists Tom Adams,

Hilary Brace, Ira Korman, Jim Uikawa, Jim Murrary and Richard Parker.

The gallery is at 15744 Golden West St. Information: (714) 895-8356.

FEB. 11

The Edison High School Charger Band will hold a Winter Concert at

7:30 p.m. at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. Information:

(714) 962-1356. www.edisonchargers.com

FEB. 13

Big Red Productions will present a screening of “All Girl Skate

Jam” and “Progression Freedom.” The movies will show at 7 and 9 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the Mann’s Pierside Pavilion box office,

300 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 203. Information: (714) 960-8718.

www.bigredprod.com

Barnes and Noble will host local romance authors, Wendy Burge,

Cherie Claire and Lauren Royal for a panel discussion. They will be

discussing and signing copies of their books at 7 p.m., 7777 Edinger

Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

FEB. 14

The Palm Court will offer a Valentines dinner with ocean views, a

special menu and a musician playing romantic music. The cost is $125

per couple and gratuity is included. The restaurant is in the Hilton

Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway. Information:

(714) 845-8000, ext. 2211. www.waterfrontbeachresort. hilton.com

Hurricanes Bar and Grill will offer a Valentine’s dinner for two

with champagne and a rose for the lady from 5 to 11 p.m. The cost is

$25. The grill is at 200 Main St. Information: (714) 374-0500.

FEB. 15

Barnes and Noble will

present students from Rancho Alamitos High School who will read

their favorite children stories at 11 a.m., 7777 Edinger Ave.

Information: (714) 897-8781.

FEB. 17

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln will make a special

appearance at a President’s Day storytime at 7 p.m. at Barnes and

Noble, 7777 Edinger Ave. Information: (714) 897-8781.

FEB. 21

Old World Village will

celebrate Mardi Gras with music, beads, Cajun and Brazilian food

and contests from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Friday and Saturday

through March 8. The celebration is open to adults 21 years old and

older. The village is at 7561 Center Ave. Information: (714)

240-9662. www.oldworld.ws.

The Huntington Beach

Playhouse will present “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” the twisted plot

of a husband’s planned weekend of marital treachery and deception

involving his best friend, mistress, wandering wife and a gourmet

cook. The play will run through March 9 at the Huntington Beach

Public Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave. Information: (714)

375-0696. www.hbph.com

FEB. 28

The Golden West Mainstage Theatre will present “Shadowlands.” The

Broadway play written by William Nicholson explores the love affair

between author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Gresham. The play

will run through March 15 at 15744 Golden West St. General admission

is $11; $9 for students and Gold Key cardholders. Information: (714)

895-8150.

The Tebot Bach poetry group will present a special evening with

Poets Richard Beban and Kaaren Kitchell. The open reading sign-up

will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the reading at 8 p.m. in the Golden West

College Community Room 102. Parking is free. Information: Mifanwy

Kaiser, [email protected]. www.tebotbach.org

MARCH 1

Grace School of Huntington Beach will celebrate its 20th

anniversary with a dinner, dance and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. at

the Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach. Information: (714)

377-1500.

MARCH 29

St. Bonaventure will present “Night Fever,” its 13th annual

dinner, dance and auction to benefit the school’s educational

programs. Live entertainment will be performed by “The Groove

Daddeez” and alumnus Steve Oedekerk, the Academy Award nominated

producer of “Jimmy Neutron,” will be honored. The event will begin at

5:30 p.m. at the new Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa,

21500 Pacific Coast Highway. The cost is $75 per person before Feb. 7

and $90 per person thereafter. Information: (714) 842-1850.

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. Saturdays on Time Warner Cable Channel

6. (714) 375-5107.

The Huntington Beach Children’s Library presents Folktale Story

Time, for kindergartners through fourth-graders, starting at 3 p.m.

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 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 at 11 a.m. Saturdays. (714) 897-8781.

The Huntington Beach Library presents Laptime Storytime at 10 and

11 a.m. Tuesdays and at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 7111 Talbert Ave. for

children 18 months to 3 years old. The library’s Preschool Storytime

for children 3 to 5 are held at 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays. (714)

842-4481.

The Main Street Library presents a story time at 3 p.m. 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 old. 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 Drive, (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 Sands publication. Information: Dayle Lusk, (714)

842-3586.

DANCE

Pacific Dance Center, 9596 Hamilton Ave., holds swing dance

classes at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Saturdays. (714) 964-3354

or sign up at dance.netfirms.com.

FARMERS MARKETS/SWAP MEETS

The Craft Fair and Farmers Market are 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 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.

Information: (714) 963-6345.

The Comprehensive

Martial Arts and Wellness Center offers free introductory tai chi

chuan classes at 9 a.m. 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 four for $1 and prizes are $2 gift certificates

from Ralphs.

The U.S. Coast Guard

Auxiliary, Flotilla 53, offers an eight-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.