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TODAY
Over the River and Through the Woods, a comedy written by Joe
DiPietro and directed by Gigi Fusco Meese, will be performed by the
Huntington Beach Playhouse at the Central Library Theater, 7111
Talbert Ave. Tickets cost $6 to $20. Information: (714) 375-0696 or
http:// www.hbph.com.
The Academy for the Performing Arts will present the comedic
farce, Hay Fever, through Nov. 21 at the Huntington Beach Historic
Theater, 1905 Main Street. Tickets are $9. Information: (714)
536-2514 ext. 602.
FRIDAY
William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, "Hamlet" will be performed
at the Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West
Street, through Nov. 21. General admission is $11. Call for dates and
show times. Information: (714) 895-8150
The PER/spectives on Art series, presented by Christopher Miles,
will hold the final lecture in the series, focusing on California art
and artists from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Art Center,
538 Main St. The lecture will be presented in a coffeehouse setting
and seating is limited. Call for reservations. General admission is
$5 and Art Center members are free. Information: (714) 374-1650.
SATURDAY
Susan Rios, an artist who has been painting for more than 25
years, will be in Surf City from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Pierside Gallery,
300 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 107A. Pierside owner and art
collector, Joe Rubin will auction off one of Susan's paintings to
benefit the Nourish the Children Initiative, as well as donate a
percentage of the show's proceeds. The day will consist of the
auction, free refreshments and the opportunity for Susan to
personally sign her artwork and pose for pictures. Information: (714)
969-7979.
In a League of Their Own, two group exhibitions of various media
presented by the Huntington Harbor Art Assn. and the Huntington Beach
Art League, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Art
Center, 538 Main St. The exhibition is free. Information: (714)
374-1650.
Comedy at Martini Blues will feature "Comedy on The Back Porch,"
with headliner Graham Elwood, at 8:30 p.m. at Martini Blues, 5874
Edinger Ave. Cover is $5 and there is a $10 minimum. Information:
(714) 840-2129.
A Holiday Boutique will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
