This weekend in HB || 1.25.26

January 15, 2026

Welcome back folks.

It’s looking like we’ll get some *beautiful* weather this weekend, here’s what’s coming down the pike…

  • 31 local live music options

  • Butterfly Park gets an upgrade

  • Gates to run for Attorney General

  • Throwback Thursday and a pop-up market

EVENTS

🎸 TH @ 6-9p - the HB APA is putting on a Throwback Thursday Decades Night at Old World as a fundraiser (LINK)

🧘‍♀️ SAT @ 10-11a - start your weekend with a free outdoor pilates session on The Green at Bella Terra (LINK)

🛍️ SAT @ 11a-5p - stop by the Sports Complex for a free, family-friendly pop-up market (LINK)

💫 SAT-SUN - if you’re at State Beach this weekend, you’ll notice LeiOut, one of the biggest ultimate frisbee tournaments in the US (LINK)

🐦️ SUN @ 9a-12p - try a birder workshop for beginners with the Bolsa Chica Conservancy (LINK)

🍷 next MON @ 6p - enjoy a paint & sip evening at Green Cheek Beer Co (LINK)

❓️ next TU @ 6:30p - join Matter of Craft for their Tuesday trivia night (LINK)

🌮 next WED @ 4:30-6:30p - the Chamber of Commerce hosts this casual networking event at Solita Tacos & Margaritas (LINK)

looking ahead

👟 April 25 - if the Surf City Marathon feels like just a few too many miles, try training for Running Is For The Birds instead (LINK)

NEWS

Butterfly Park gets an upgrade 🦋

Thanks to a community partnership, there’s a new overwintering nectary garden in place at Norma Gibbs Park (LINK)

Gates to run for Attorney General 💼 

Michael Gates announced he’ll be running against incumbent Rob Bonta for state attorney general (LINK)

POLL

Are your plans/gifts sorted yet for Valentine's Day?

(results will be in next week's email)

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Last week’s results: “What's your fave local spot for donuts?“

  • The Donuttery (88 of 162 votes - 54.32%)

  • Adams Ave Donuts (40 of 162 votes - 24.69%)

  • other (12 of 162 votes - 7.41%)

  • Duck Donuts (8 of 162 votes - 4.94%)

  • K & M Donuts (7 of 162 votes - 4.32%)

  • The Donut Stoppe (4 of 162 votes - 2.47%)

  • Parlor Doughnuts (3 of 162 votes - 1.85%)

“[other] Gavin’s Donuts“

“[other] Any oldtime donuts on Warner and Springdale.“

“[other] Our fav was Supreme Donuts but it was torn down for a boring coffee shop. Boooooo.“

“[Adams Ave Donuts] Clearly, those that voted for The Donuttery haven't been to Adams Ave.“

“[Adams Ave Donuts] The best chocolate bars in the entire country.“

“[The Donuttery] The only ones with a decent gluten free donut!“

“[The Donuttery] Best selection in town“

Cosmo is a ~10 month old Dachshund/Chiweenie mix currently up for adoption with the SAFE Rescue Team (LINK)

listed by Jody Clegg with Compass

Looks like this beautiful new construction home on a big corner lot closed last week for a cool $5M (LINK)

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday, January 15

  • Sebastiani’s · Huntington Henry @ 6p

  • Vittorio’s · Elaine & Garcetti @ 6p

Friday, January 16

  • Mother’s Tavern · Bond & The Blues Guys @ 5p

  • Vittorio’s · Peggie Perkins @ 6p

  • Taco Surf · Raized Wrong @ 6p

  • Baci · Mark Kopitzke @ 6:30p

  • Pelican Isle · Big Dog Band @ 7:30p

  • Old World · Flux Capacitors @ 8p

  • 25 Degrees · Nico Fresard @ 8p

  • Tumbleweeds · Echo Love Chamber @ 9p

  • Perqs · Yankee Azteca @ 9p

Saturday, January 17

  • Mother’s Tavern · Wyman & The Wolves @ 1p

  • Perqs · Redneck Rodeo @ 2p

  • Bella Terra · Kaitlyn Weathers @ 4p

  • Mother’s Tavern · Hillbilly Crutch @ 5p

  • Sebastiani’s · Jodi & Richard @ 6p

  • Vittorio’s · Tom Kubis Trio @ 6p

  • Beach Hut Deli · Snake Bit @ 6p

  • Baci · Larry Fresch @ 6:30p

  • Old World · DCOM:Live! (Disney tribute) @ 7p

  • Taco Surf · Nice & Swell @ 7p

  • Hurricanes · Kyle Schuesler, Justin McCormick @ 7p

  • 25 Degrees · Dréa Sheva @ 8p

  • Surf Dog’s · Repeat Offenders @ 8p

  • Tumbleweeds · Code 4 @ 9p

  • Perqs · Redneck Rodeo @ 9p

Sunday, January 18

  • Bella Terra · Tyler Simmons @ 1p

  • Mother’s Tavern · Quick Bizness @ 1p

  • Baci · Nancy’s Cabaret (Andrea Bocelli tribute) @ 1:30p

  • J King Neptunes · George Fryer @ 4p

  • Mother’s Tavern · Double H Band @ 5p

WEATHER

Thursday, Jan 15

75 🌡️ 52 | 🌤️ | 1% | 💨 WNW 4 mph (3 knots)

Friday, Jan 16

76 🌡️ 51 | ☀️ | 1% | 💨 NNW 4 mph (3 knots)

Saturday, Jan 17

79 🌡️ 52 | ⛅️ | 1% | 💨 WNW 4 mph (3 knots)

Sunday, Jan 18

75 🌡️ 51 | ☀️ | 3% | 💨 WNW 3 mph (2 knots)

Thanks for reading and as always, I’ll see ya next Thursday (-:

-Ethan