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FRIDAY

Laguna Playhouse

The Laguna Playhouse will present Neil LaBute’s play, “The Shape of

Things.” Directed by executive director, Richard Stein the play centers

on the ever-changing relationship between an audacious art major and the

shy young man who falls in love with her. The play will run through June

30 at 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Show times and ticket prices vary.

Information: (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Web: www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold Bread Baking and Pate Making. As summer

approaches, fresh baked bread and homemade pate are delicious as an

appetizer or as a whole meal. The class will take place from 9:30 a.m. to

1:30 p.m., June 8. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at 550 S. Coast

Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $95 per person, per class. Information: (949)

494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

South Coast Cinemas

Laguna South Coast Cinemas will present “Kissing Jessica Stein.” The

film is about two young women in New York who muddle through an earnest

courtship in which, with conventional gender roles absent, they are

forced to make it up as they go along. The film will show at 11 a.m.,

June 8 and 9 at 162 South Coast Highway. Tickets are $8 for Adults, $5.50

for Seniors and Children. Information: (949) 497-1220.

Tennis Foundation

Pacific Coast Tennis Foundation will throw a party that features an

exhibition play, free tennis clinic, barbecue and contest at 11 a.m.,

June 8 at the Moss Point Tennis Court. Reservations: (949) 472-5504.

Redfern Gallery

The Redfern Gallery will host a reception celebrating “Amethyst and

Gold,” a collection of paintings by California’s premier artist couple,

Elmer and Marion Wachtel. The reception will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.,

June 8. The collection will continue through June 29 at 1540 South Coast Highway, Ext. 103. Information: (949) 497-3356.

Art Institute

The Art Institute of Southern California will hold the 13th Annual

Collector’s Choice fund raiser. Dinner will be catered by The Sundried

Tomato and music will be performed by Steel Tropics. Guests will have the

opportunity to win original artwork by more than 70 international and

local professional artists. The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m.,

June 8 at the Ettinger Gallery, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. The collection

can be previewed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 7. Information: (949)

376-6000. Web: www.aiscnews.org.

Diane Nelson Gallery

The Diane Nelson Gallery will host an artist reception celebrating a

collection of work by Glenn Ness titled, “Standing Still,” and a special

exhibit of work by Kathleen Marshall. The reception will take place from

7 to 9 p.m., June 8. It is free and open to the public. The gallery is at

435 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-2440. Web: www.dianenelson.com.

SUNDAY

Latitude 33

Latitude 33 will host a book signing for Laguna Beach author Barbara

Seranella. Seranella will sign and read from her fifth mystery, “No Man

Standing.” The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m., June 9 at 311

Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-5403.

MONDAY

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will welcome Chris Blobaum, executive chef of

Splashes. Blobaum will deconstruct some of his cuisine for the class. The

class will begin at 6 p.m., June 10. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at

550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $60 per person. Information:

(949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

THURSDAY

Vertical Wine Bar

Vertical Wine Bar will hold a Tasting Thursday. A representative from

the winery will be available to discuss each of the wines and

participants will have opportunities for discounted pre-sale bottle and

cases. Tickets cost $30 and reservations will guarantee a seat at the

bar. The tasting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 13 at 234

Forest Ave. Information: (949) 494-0990. Web: www.verticalwinebar.com.

Brewing Company

The Laguna Beach Brewing Company will present Rock ‘Em, Shock ‘Em:

Women of Comedy-No Whining Allowed. Seven funny females will be hosted by

Lynn Epstein. The laughs will start at 8 p.m., June 13 at 422 South Coast

Highway. Cover is $5 with no drink minimum. Information: (949) 499-2337.

JUNE 15

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold a Summer Picnic Primer. Students will

learn to prepare transport-friendly menu items. The class will take place

from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June 8. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at

550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $95 per person, per class.

Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

JUNE 16

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold a Father’s Day Brunch. Have fun with

dad while you create a sumptuous spread of summer-ready brunch fare fit

for a king. The class will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 16.

Price: $95 per person or $150 for two. Culinary Arts will also hold a

Father’s Day Dinner Pairs-Only Class. Treat the special dad in your life

to a gift of creative time spent together. The class will begin at 5

p.m., June 16. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at 550 S. Coast Highway,

2nd Floor. Price: $150 for two. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

JUNE 17

No Square Theatre

No Square Theatre will host auditions for “Bugsy Malone”. Open to

actors, singers, dancers and movers ages from 5 to 95. No experience

needed. Auditions will take place 3 to 7 p.m., June 17 and 18 at the Square One Rehearsal Studio, 221 Broadway. Appointments call (949)

497-2584. Web: www.nosquare.org.

JUNE 21

Marion Meyer

Marion Meyer Contemporary Art will open “In the Spirit of Nature” a

collection that features paintings by Candice Eisenfeld, Greg Stocks,

Anne Casteau and Tim Howe. The exhibit will be open from June 21 through

July 30. Information: (949) 497-5442.

7 Degrees

7 Degrees will open o7 Laguna Legendsf7 , featuring the work of Dion

Wright and Roark Gourley. An artist reception begins at 6 to 9 p.m., June

21 in the front gallery, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

376-1555. Web: www.seven-degrees.com.

JUNE 22

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold Aphrodisia, a couple’s only class. The

Summer Solstice embodies the romantic essence of life. The class will

begin at 6 p.m., June 22. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at 550 S. Coast

Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $150 for two. Information: (949) 494-0745.

Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

JUNE 27

Vertical Wine Bar

Vertical Wine Bar will hold a Tasting Thursday with Spring Mountain. A

representative from the winery will be available to discuss each of the

wines and participants will have opportunities for discounted pre-sale

bottle and cases. Tickets cost $30 and reservations will guarantee a seat

at the bar. The tasting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 13 at

234 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 494-0990. Web:

www.verticalwinebar.com.

JUNE 29

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold a Holistic Buffet class. The success of

any party menu is measured by your ability to finish the work by show

time and become a guest at your own event. The class will take place from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 29. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at 550 S.

Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $95 per person. Information: (949)

494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

JULY 4

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform a patriotic concert from

10 a.m. to noon, July 4 at the Sawdust Festival, 965 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

JULY 20

Latitude 33

Latitude 33 will host local author Andrew Winer who will read and sign

his first novel, “The Color Midnight Made.” The event from 4 to 6 p.m.,

July 20 at 311 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-5403.

JULY 21

Music in the Park

The 2002 Music in the Park Concert Series will be kicked off by

traditional acoustic Celtic band Buzzworld. Everyone is invited to bring

a picnic and low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored by the City of

Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park Inc. will take

place from 5 to 7 p.m., July 21 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and

Temple Terrace. Information: (949) 497-0716.

JULY 28

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Reno Jones for the second concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., July 28

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

JULY 31

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m., July 31

at the Sawdust Festival, 965 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

AUGUST 4

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Caravana for the third concert in the Music in the Park

Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 4

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUGUST 11

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Riders of the Purple Sage for the fourth concert in the

Music in the Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic

and low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7

p.m., August 11 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace.

Information: (949) 497-0716.

AUGUST 13

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,

August 13 at the Festival of the Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

AUGUST 18

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Soundbytes for the fifth concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 18

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUGUST 25

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Ho Dad for the sixth concert in the Music in the Park

Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 25

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUGUST 27

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform a patriotic concert from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m., August 27 at the Festival of the Arts, 650 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-2216. Web:

www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

SEPTEMBER 1

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Mongoose for the seventh concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., September

1 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

SEPTEMBER 8

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Octavio Figueroa for the final concert in the Music in

the Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and

low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7

p.m., September 8 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace.

Information: (949) 497-0716.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Storytime series starts at 7 p.m.

every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library continues to host Preschool Story time at 11

a.m. every Wednesday at 363 Glenneyre St. (949) 497-1733.

CLASSES

Laguna Culinary Arts holds Thursday morning classes that mirror the

popular evening classes with full menus and hands-on instruction. Classes

take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Thursday at 550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd

Floor. Price: $60 per person, per class. Information: (949) 494-0745.

Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market will be held from

8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays at the Lumberyard Parking lot next to City

Hall. (714) 573-0374.

FITNESS

Bikram Yoga Laguna Beach holds 90-minute classes every day of the

week. The system consists of 26 poses and two breathing exercises

practiced in a 105 studio. The studio is located at 610 North Coast

Highway, second floor. Information: (949) 376.7077. Information:

www.bikramyogalaguna.com.

The Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club offers “Mommy and Me” classes for

children ages 3-5 and parents. Led by Nina Phillips Frank, the class

costs $5 and takes place from 12:15 to 1 p.m., every Thursday.

Information: (949) 376-7113.

The Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club offers “Play Yoga” for 3-5 year

old kids and their parents at 12:15 p.m. every Thursday. Taught by Nanci

Phillips-Frank include music, stories, games that build healthy bodies

and minds. Each class costs $5. Information: (949) 376-7113.

Laguna Yoga will continue the Yoga Basics Workshop at 12:30 to 2:30

p.m. on Saturdays. Preregistration is recommended and classes are $25.

(949) 497-2022.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Friends of the Sea Lion of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road.

(949) 494-3050. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free

but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation, please call

for an appointment.

NIGHTLIFE

Canyon Lodge American Grill has live entertainment from 8 p.m. to

midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 31106 South Coast Highway. 499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn hosts “The One Man Band” Mike Hamilton performing from

7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays at 384 Forest

Ave.

Boom Boom Room has live music and dancing for the after-beach crowd

and caters to the gay lifestyle, 1401 South Coast Highway. 494-7588.

Hennessy’s Tavern is at 213 Ocean Ave. 494-2743.

Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge hosts Robert Fields Wednesdays through

Fridays. Paula Prince performs Saturdays and Sundays.

Koffee Klatch at 1440 South Coast Highway offers a variety of music.

464-3908.

Laguna Beach Brewing Company at 422 South Coast Highway has live music

from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Food, bar and microbrew

available. 499-BEER.

Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave. They offer a variety of music. The is

Lotto, Hot Spot juke box, pool table, pinball, video games, four

satellite TVs with two big screens. Friday and Saturday: “The Strangers,”

9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sunday: Missiles of October, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday:

Missiles of October, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. 494-3027.

Partners Bistro is at 448 South Coast Highway. Martini Madness happens

every Thursday night. Sunday: Hot Buttered Blues, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday: Dave Cross, 7 to 10 p.m. 497-4441.

Romeo Cucina is at 249 Broadway. There is live music Tuesdays through

Wednesdays. Salsa dancing on Fridays. 497-6627.

Sandpiper is at 1183 South Coast Highway. There is live music every

night. 494-4694.

The White House is at 340 South Coast Highway. There are live bands

beginning at 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Wednesday

through Sunday. There is reggae Monday; Salsa dancing Tuesday; rock, soul

and rhythm and blues Thursday. 494-8088.

Club M is at 680 South Coast Highway. It opens at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday. Friday is dancing with top 40, house and R&B; Saturday is

house, techno and trance.

Ocean Avenue Brewery is at 237 Ocean Ave. Music usually starts at 10

p.m. 497-3381.