Calendar

Friday

‘Monarch Beach’ Discussion

Author Anita Hughes will discuss her new book, “Monarch Beach,” at 6 p.m. at Laguna Beach Books, at 1200 S. Coast Hwy. The event is free.

Helen Popper Book Signing

Author Helen Popper will discuss her new book, “California Native Gardening: A Month-By-Month Guide,” at 2 p.m. at the Laguna Nursery, 1370 S. Coast Hwy. There will be a book signing and champagne reception.

ARTS Anonymous

The group ARTS Anonymous will meet every Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Living Room, 303 Broadway, Suite 107. It is a 12-step program that will help people formulate their artistic goals and starting producing creative work. There is no cost. For more information, call Jheri St. James at (949) 494-5031.

Sunday

Summer Concert

A summer concert of “Folk Music. Peter Dobson” at 10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 429 Cypress, Laguna Beach. For more information, visit https://www.uulagunabeach.org.

Monday

The Kenny Garcia Band

The “Music Matters” Summertime Musical Showcase continues with The Kenny Garcia Band. The showcase takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. every Monday through Thursday all summer long at The Cliff Restaurant’s Fireside Theatre, 577 S. Coast Hwy. There is no cover charge.

Tuesday

PawnShop Kings

The “Music Matters” Summertime Musical Showcase continues with the PawnShop kings. The showcase takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. every Monday through Thursday all summer long at The Cliff Restaurant’s Fireside Theatre, 577 S. Coast Hwy. There is no cover charge.

School District Budget

Hearing

The Laguna Beach Unified School District will host a public hearing regarding its final 2012-13 All Funds District Budget during its regular school board meeting at 6 p.m. at 550 Blumont St., inside the district’s education center board room.

Wednesday

Kevin Miso

The “Music Matters” Summertime Musical Showcase continues with Kevin Miso. The showcase takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. every Monday through Thursday all summer long at The Cliff Restaurant’s Fireside Theatre, 577 S. Coast Hwy. There is no cover charge.

Pet Rescue Fundraiser

A fundraiser for Animal Crackers Pet Rescue will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mozambique, 1740 S. Coast Hwy. There will be food, entertainment, a silent auction and an opportunity prize. A $25 donation is requested. For more information, call (949) 499-1988 or (949) 241-3267.

Thursday

Chamber Seminar

Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the seminar, “Arts and Economic Prosperity IV: The Economic Impact of Nonprofits Arts and Culture Organizations And their audiences in the city of Laguna Beach,” from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. Event is free.

Chelsea Williams and The Salty Suites

The “Music Matters” Summertime Musical Showcase continues with Chelsea Williams and The Salty Suites. The showcase takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. every Monday through Thursday all summer long at The Cliff Restaurant’s Fireside Theatre, 577 S. Coast Hwy. There is no cover charge.

June 29

‘To Catch a Thief’

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast Workshop Series will present “To Catch a Thief,” featuring speaker Det. Zac Martinez of the Laguna Beach Police Department. The meeting is from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Community Center, 380 Third St. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for non-members, and includes breakfast. RSVP to karen.lagunabeachchamber@

gmail.com or call (949) 494-1018.

ARTS Anonymous

The group ARTS Anonymous will meet every Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Living Room, 303 Broadway, Suite 107. It is a 12-step program that will help people formulate their artistic goals and starting producing creative work. There is no cost. For more information, call Jheri St. James at (949) 494-5031.

July 7

Jazz On The Green

Enjoy the music of award-winning jazz artists performing from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Festival of Arts grounds. This week’s performance is from saxophonist Jessy J. Show is free with Festival admission.

July 14

Jazz On The Green

Enjoy the music of award-winning jazz artists performing from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Festival of Arts grounds. This week’s performance is from Latin jazz percussionist Poncho Sanchez. Show is free with Festival admission.

July 28

Jazz On The Green

Enjoy the music of award-winning jazz artists performing from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Festival of Arts grounds. This week’s performance is from cool jazz saxophonist Jackiem Joyner. Show is free with Festival admission.