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2025 Surf City Marathon, Duke's celebrates a Grammy nomination || 1.30.25
Wildfire relief concerts and standup comedy
HBers - it’s a big weekend coming up with the marathon and some special events.
As always, I’m Ethan and I write this weekly email to keep y’all in the know with what’s happening in town.
In today’s edition of Around HB:
Hug & Groom, Brushes and Brews, a Cosmic Comedy show, and more events
Chambers shares Best of HB winners
Useful info for marathon weekend
EVENTS
🎶 TH @ 4p - swing by Duke’s for live music and to celebrate Kalani Pe’a’s Grammy nomination (LINK)
💌 TH @ 6p - Killarney’s hosts a dating event for singles under 35 (LINK)
🎸 FRI @ 6p - grab discounted tickets to see Geoff Weers of “The Expendables“ and Shakamon live at Cruisers (LINK)
🚘️ SAT @ 8a-3p - the Kowabunga Van Klan presents another Vintage VW Bus Show (LINK)
🛍️ SAT @ 11a-3p - shop local with Creative Babe Market at Paséa Hotel. They’ll have a DJ, face painting, and 50+ local vendors (LINK)
🎉 SAT @ 6p - Fritzankotters has live music by Koa Hord for their one-year anniversary under new management (LINK)
👟 SAT-SUN - the 2025 Surf City Marathon kicks off with the Beach Mile on Saturday and then the main races on Sunday (LINK)
🐴 SUN @ 11a - bring the kiddos to Hug & Groom by the Free Rein Foundation at Central Park Equestrian Center (LINK)
🎨 TU @ 7p - Brushes and Brews Paint Night is back at Flashpoint Brewing Company (LINK)
🤣 WED @ 8p - no cover for a special Cosmic Comedy Show at Agave Seasons (LINK)
💘 next TH @ 6p - stop by the Longboard on Main for Valentine’s String Art Night (LINK)
NEWS
Carey named Deputy City Manager 👔
Born and raised in HB, Jennifer Carey has served as the the Public Affairs Manager since late 2021 (LINK)
2025 Surf City Marathon weekend 👟
Here’s a pair of helpful links: the official Race Day Guide and some road closures info
Chamber announces Best of HB 🏆️
Congrats to the following 2025 award winners:
🔥 Hero Award: Fire Deputy Chief, Marty Ortiz
🎓 Outstanding Educator: Christa Glembocki, Principal of Dwyer Middle School
❤️ Heart of HB: Don Ramsey
🌸 Minority or Women-Owned Business: The Bra Garden
🌊 Wave of Hope: Robyne’s Nest
🍻 Surfer’s Choice Best Cheers: The Longboard Restaurant & Pub
☕ Surfer’s Choice Best Coffee House: 602 Coffee
🌮 Surfer’s Choice Best Restaurant: Primecut Taqueria
🍴 Best Small Business: Love at First Bite Catering
🍺 Best Medium Business: Old World Biergarten
🏄♂️ Best Large Business: Jack’s Surfboards
🏥 Best Healthcare, Hospital or Urgent Care: Hoag Hospital & Urgent Care
🩺 Best Healthcare Medical Professional: Edinger Medical Group
FEATURED PET
Kava is a leash-trained Staffordshire Terrier mix currently up for adoption by local non-profit SAFE Rescue Team (LINK)
FEATURED HOME
listed by Dean Lihou & Charlotte Radziminsky (First Team Real Estate)
This 4 bed 3 bath in Park Huntington includes high-end finishes, a chef’s kitchen, and a resort-style backyard for $2.3M (LINK)
FEATURED JOBS
LIVE MUSIC
Thursday, January 30
Duke’s · Kalani Pe’a, Wailau Ryder, Anthony Pfluke @ 4p
Sebastiani’s · Huntington Henry @ 6p
2nd Floor · Brick Top Blaggers @ 8p
Friday, January 31
Bruno’s · Tori Green @ 5p
Mother’s Tavern · The Dwellers of The Deep @ 5p
Cruisers · Geoff Weers & Shakamon @ 6p
Beale’s Texas BBQ · The Grumps OC @ 6p
Sebastiani’s · Kevin Rhue @ 6p
Baci · Robert Odomono @ 6:30p
25 Degrees · Justin McCormick @ 7p
Old World HB Biergarten · Fake Matthews Band @ 8p
Tumbleweeds · The Creepers @ 9p
Old Crow Smokehouse · Franklin Wall @ 9:30p
Saturday, February 1
Surf City Marathon main stage · Ramsey Brothers Band @ 11a
Mother’s Tavern · Hillbilly Crutch @ 1p
Mother’s Tavern · Beach Blvd @ 5p
Old World HB Biergarten · The Burning Doors @ 5:30p
Beale’s Texas BBQ · 30 Weight @ 6p
Bella Terra · Adriana Bravo @ 6p
Fritzankotters · Koa Hord @ 6p
Sebastiani’s · Bob Bartosch @ 6p
Baci · Larry Fresch & Friends @ 6:30p
25 Degrees · Daniel Tello @ 7p
Old World HB Biergarten · So Petty @ 7:30p
J King Neptunes · Three Feet Down @ 8p
Surf Dog’s · Watson Moon, Matterhorn, Dune Junkie @ 8p
Tumbleweeds · Code 4 @ 9p
Old Crow Smokehouse · JT Harker @ 9:30p
Sunday, February 2
Old World HB Biergarten · free Wildfire Relief Concert with Franklin Wall, Kylie Trout, Redneck Rodeo, and more @ 11a-8p (LINK)
Bella Terra · Tyler Simmons @ 12p
Mother’s Tavern · Sara Petite @ 1p
Mother’s Tavern · Doug Schmude @ 5p
Tuesday, February 4
Cruisers · Sand Box Band @ 6:30p
Perqs · Ian Biggs @ 8p
WEATHER
Thursday, Jan 30
59 🌡️ 46 | ⛅️ | 1% | 💨 SSW 7 mph (6 knots)
Friday, Jan 31
62 🌡️ 46 | ⛅️ | 0% | 💨 WNW 7 mph (6 knots)
Saturday, Feb 1
62 🌡️ 51 | ⛅️ | 0% | 💨 WNW 3 mph (4 knots)
Sunday, Feb 2
65 🌡️ 52 | ⛅️ | 3% | 💨 WNW 3 mph (4 knots)
If you know about any events I should include in next week’s email, just hit reply. Thanks for reading!
-Ethan