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TODAY

Newly discovered landscape paintings by A.F. Jones will be

exhibited at the Fine Arts Gallery at Golden West College. Call for

gallery hours. The paintings will be on display through April 23.

Golden West College is at 15744 Goldenwest St. Information: (714)

895-8356.

“Beyond Craft,” an exhibition at the Huntington Beach Art Center,

will feature ceramics, monoprints and bronzes by artist Paul Soldner.

The art center is at 538 Main St. The exhibition will be held through

April 1. Information: (714) 374-1650.

An exhibition of ceramics will open at the Huntington Beach Art

Center Gallery. The opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.

at the Art Center at 538 Main St. The exhibition will be open through

April 18. Admission will be free. Information: (714) 374-1650.

Tickets are now on sale for the Taste of Huntington Beach, a

benefit featuring food from local restaurants. Ticket sales will be

donated to the Huntington Beach Children’s Library. Guests who order

tickets in advance will be able to pay $40 instead of the $50 door

price. Tickets can be purchased at the reception desk at the Central

Library located at 7111 Talbert Ave. The event will be held on March

28 at the Huntington Beach Hyatt. Information: (714) 842-4481.

California’s Funniest Female Contest will be hosted at Martini

Blues. The winner of the stand-up comedy competition will win $3,000.

The show will begin at 8 p.m. Martini Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets will cost $10. Information: (714) 840-2129.

“Peter and the Wolf” will be performed by Jim Gamble Puppet

Productions. The 4 p.m. show will be held at the Huntington Beach

Library at 7111 Talbert Ave. Tickets will cost $5 for adults and $3

for children younger than 12. Information: (714) 375-5107.

Grunion runs are expected at the Huntington Beach City Beach and

State Beach. Anyone older than 16 must have a fishing license to

catch grunion. Expected times for the grunion runs are posted online.

Information: https://hbvisit.com/ grunion.html

FRIDAY

California’s Funniest Female Contest will be hosted at Martini

Blues. The winner of the stand-up comedy competition will win $3,000.

The show will begin at 8 p.m. Martini Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets will cost $10. Information: (714) 840-2129.

“The Grapes of Wrath” will be performed at the Mainstage Theater

at Golden West College. The college is located at 15744 Goldenwest St. The play will be performed on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.,

and at 3 p.m. on Sundays. General admission tickets will cost $11,

the charge for students and seniors will be $9. The show will be

performed through March 28. Information: (714) 895-8150.

SATURDAY

More than 300 “woody” cars will be shown at the Huntington Beach

Beachcruisers Car Contest. The cars will be lined along Main Street

between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Street from 7 a.m. to 2:30

p.m. Woody owners will be charged $20 to participate and spectators

can watch for free. Information: (714) 650-1322.

The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used items.

Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and

collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next

visit to this parking lot event with free parking and admission. The

address for Golden West College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet

will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (714) 898-7927.

The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire, held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to

the Huntington Beach Pier, will feature more than 50 vendors selling

unique, handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from

10 a.m. to sunset. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or

(714) 846-5509.

SUNDAY

Taste of Huntington Beach, a benefit event for the Huntington

Beach Childrens’ Library, will feature food prepared by local

eateries and California wines. The event will be held from 1 to 5

p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa located at 21500 Pacific

Coast Highway. Admission will cost $50 at the door and tickets may

pre-ordered for $40. Information: (714) 842-4481.

California’s Funniest Female Contest will be hosted at Martini

Blues. The winner of the stand-up comedy competition will win $3,000.

The show will begin at 7 p.m. Martini Blues is at 5874 Edinger Ave.

Tickets will cost $10. Information: (714) 840-2129.

The Golden West College Swap Meet will feature new and used

items. Fresh produce, records and music memorabilia, antiques and

collectibles are some of the treasures you may discover on your next

visit to the parking lot event that offers free parking and

admission. The address for Golden West College is 15744 Goldenwest St. The swap meet will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and

Sunday. Information: (714) 898-7927.

The Pier Plaza Art A-Faire, held at the outdoor Pier Plaza next to

the Huntington Beach Pier, will feature more than 50 vendors selling

unique, handmade gifts and crafts. The Art A-Faire will be open from

10 a.m. to sunset. Admission is free. Information: (714) 536-2213 or

(714) 846-5509.

TUESDAY

Huntington Beach Senior Services will offer dancing lessons from

2 to 3 p.m. at the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center. The lessons

are structured in five-week sessions at a cost of $65 per dancer.

Couples and singles are welcome for lessons, registration forms are

available at the Seniors’ Center, which is at 1706 Orange Ave.

Information: (714) 536-9387.