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TODAY

HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Members of the Laguna Beach High School class of 1974 will get

together for a meet and greet at the Sandpiper. The event will be

from 5 to 8 p.m. The Sandpiper is at 1183 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 499-2048.

SURF CULTURE REDUX

The Laguna Art Museum will present a reconfigured exhibit of the

most well attended show in the museum’s history, “Surf Culture -- The

Art History of Surfing.” The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to

6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and

Saturday through Oct. 2 at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive.

Information: (949) 494-8971.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

The theme for this year’s production is “Portrait of the Artist,”

and the show will continue the tradition of showing live models

re-creating famous masterpieces. This show event will feature live

orchestral music and narration. Pageant performances will be held at

8:30 p.m. nightly through Aug. 29 at the Festival of Arts grounds,

650 Laguna Canyon Road. Call for ticket availability and prices.

Information: (949) 494-1145 or https://www.foapom.com. Call (800)

487-3378 to order tickets.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Billed as “California’s Premier Art Exhibition,” more than 140

artists will show their work. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily through Aug. 28. The Festival of Arts grounds are at 650

Laguna Canyon Road. A season pass costs $5; an audio guide costs $2.

Information: (949) 494-1145.

ART-A-FAIR

Visitors will be offered the opportunity to view and acquire art

directly from the artist exhibitors, finalists of a national juried

exhibition. The Art-A-Fair is open daily through Sept 5. The show is

open on Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on

Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The show is at 777

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-4514.

SAWDUST FESTIVAL

More than 175 artists will show their creations in the 38th annual

Sawdust Festival. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

through Sept. 5. The Sawdust Festival is located at 935 Laguna Canyon

Road. Admission costs $6.50 for adults and $2 for children.

Information: (949) 494-3030.

STUDENT ART SALE

An exhibition and sale of student art will begin today. The art

will be on display through Saturday. The exhibition will be open from

5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Laguna College of Art and Design Gallery 821,

821 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-6000.

FOREVER PLAID

The Plaids will perform hit songs from the 1950s in a show that

will feature “outlandish choreography” and “over-zealous precision.”

The show will be performed through Aug. 29 at the Laguna Playhouse,

606 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets will cost $29 to $64. Information:

(949) 497-ARTS.

A TASTE OF WINE

Wine tasting takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Len’s

Wine Cite. Different wines will be sampled each week. Len’s is at 303

Broadway in Broadway Plaza. Information: (949) 376-2215.

SATURDAY

ASIAN ARTS DAY

The Festival of Arts will celebrate the art, ceremony and history

of several Asian cultures. The day’s activities will include hands-on

workshops and demonstrations. The event will be from noon to 4 p.m.

on the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Information:

(949) 494-1145.

REGGAE CONCERT

South African band Just Jinger will play a benefit concert for

Community Development and Kids and Risk. The 7 to 10 p.m. show will

be at Moss Point, 2200 South Coast Highway. Tickets will cost $30 and

can be purchased at The Mail Stop, 1278 Glenneyre St. Information:

(949) 842-2260 or (949) 887-1870.

HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Festivities for the Laguna Beach High School Class of 1974 will

continue with a reunion dinner at the Surf and Sand Hotel. The event

will be from 6 p.m. to midnight. The hotel is at 1555 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 499-2048

“100 ARTISTS SEE GOD”

An exhibition will feature works by 100 artists that attempt to

picture the divine. The exhibition will be open from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. daily through Oct. 3 at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive.

Admission will cost $7. Information: (949) 494-8971.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

The theme for this year’s production will be “Portrait of the

Artist,” and the show will continue the tradition of showing live

models recreating famous masterpieces. This show event will feature

live orchestral music and narration. Pageant performances will be

held at 8:30 p.m. nightly through Aug. 29 at the Festival of Arts

grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Call for ticket availability and

prices. Information: (949) 494-1145 or https://www.foapom.com. Call

(800) 487-3378 to order tickets.

ART-A-FAIR

Visitors will be offered the opportunity to view and acquire art

directly from the artist exhibitors, finalists of a national juried

exhibition. The Art-A-Fair will be open daily through Sept 5. The

show will be open on Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9

p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The show will be at 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-4514.

SAWDUST FESTIVAL

More than 175 artists will show their creations in the 38th annual

Sawdust Festival. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

daily through Sept. 5. The Sawdust Festival is located at 935 Laguna

Canyon Road. Admission will cost $6.50 for adults and $2 for

children. Information: (949) 494-3030.

STUDENT ART SALE

An exhibition and sale of student art will begin today. Today will

be the final day of the show. The exhibition will be open from noon

to 9 p.m. at the Laguna College of Art and Design Gallery 821, 821

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-6000.

LATIN JAZZ AND DANCING

Romeo Cucina will feature Latin jazz and dancing with Ivan

Marcello and his band. The music will begin at 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Romeo Cucina is located at 249 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6627.

CRYSTAL COVE HIKES

Crystal Cove backcountry hikes today and Sunday. Meet at the flag

pole at the El Moro State Park visitor’s center. Information: (949)

497-7647.

SUNDAY

ART LECTURE

Meg Cranston, artist and co-curator of the “100 Artists See God”

exhibition, will give a gallery talk on the show ad specific works.

The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff

Drive. Information: (949) 494-8971.

HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

The Laguna Beach High School class of 1974 will wrap up the

weekend with a family get together at Bluebird Park. The event will

begin at 11 a.m. Bluebird Park is near the intersection of Bluebird

Canyon Drive and Cress Street. Information: (949) 499-2048

“RIGOR MORTIS”

The exhibition will feature art by Ruben Ochoa and Marco Rios,

whose sculptures conflate coffins with custom-cars. The work is

inspired by the feeling the car is more control of the person, rather

than the other way around. The exhibition is at the Laguna Art

Museum, 307 Cliff Drive. The show will run through Oct. 3.

Information: (949) 494-8971.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

The theme for this year’s production will be “Portrait of the

Artist,” and the show will continue the tradition of showing live

models recreating famous masterpieces. This show event will feature

live orchestral music and narration. Pageant performances will be

held at 8:30 p.m. nightly through Aug. 29 at the Festival of Arts

grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Call for ticket availability and

prices. Information: (949) 494-1145 or https://www.foapom.com. Call

(800) 487-3378 to order tickets.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS

Billed as “California’s Premier Art Exhibition,” more than 140

artists will show their work. On Sundays, classical music will be

performed from 2 to 4 p.m. The Festival of Arts grounds are at 650

Laguna Canyon Road. A season pass will cost $5; an audio guide will

cost $2. Information: (949) 494-1145.

ART-A-FAIR

Visitors will be offered the opportunity to view and acquire art

directly from the artist exhibitors, finalists of a national juried

exhibition. The Art-A-Fair will be open daily through Sept 5. The

show will be open on Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9

p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The show will be at 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-4514.

SAWDUST FESTIVAL

More than 175 artists will show their creations in the 38th annual

Sawdust Festival. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

daily through Sept. 5. The Sawdust Festival is located at 935 Laguna

Canyon Road. Admission will cost $6.50 for adults and $2 for

children. Information: (949) 494-3030.

MARINE ROOM

Missiles of October, a Laguna-based band, will perform from 4 to 8

p.m. at the Marine Room. The Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave.

Information: (949) 494-3027.

MOSUN

Listen to live music, from 5 to 11 p.m. Sundays, by Nick Hernandez

of Common Sense. Roll and drink specials. 680 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 497-5646.

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

Partners Bistro offer different jazz and blues performers every

Sunday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Partners Bistro is located at 448 S.

Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

MONDAY

CULINARY ARTS FINALS

The Laguna Culinary Arts Cafe will hold final exams by serving

meals created by students in the Professional Chef Program. A

four-course meal will be served from the students’ menu. Guests will

be seated between 6 and 7:30 p.m. The Laguna Culinary Arts Cafe is at

845 Laguna Canyon Road. The cost will be $45 per person, or $65 with

wine pairings. Information: (949) 494-4006.

COMMUNITY CONCERT

The Laguna Community Concert Band will play a two-hour show

featuring a variety of music. The performance will begin at 6 p.m. at

935 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 497-0986

ALUMNI EXHIBITION

The Laguna College of Art and Design will showcase art created by

the school’s alumni. The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The show will run

through Sept. 2. The college is at 2222 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 376-6000.

TUESDAY

BLUES AT PARTNERS BISTRO

Partners Bistro features “Blues for Tuesdays” from 7 to 10 p.m.

with blues masters Dave Cross and Will Brady. Cross and Brady have 30

years of experience and will cover all forms of blues and jazz.

Tuesday night is also “Two for Tuesdays,” offering two glasses of

house wine with the second one free. Partners Bistro is at 448 S.

Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

OCEAN AVENUE BREWERY

Hip-hop and dance music gets the crowd dancing, with DJ Eddie Lee

spinning. Cover is $5. DJ starts at 10 p.m. The Brewery is at 237

Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 497-3381.

BLUES FOR TUESDAYS

Partners Bistro offers blues and jazz performed by Dave Cross and

Will Brady Tuesdays along with two for one specials on house wine.

Partners Bistro is located at 448 S. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 497-4441.

WEDNESDAY

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS WORKSHOP

On Wednesdays, the Festival or Arts will present a children’s art

workshop with hands-on projects. The workshop will be from 10:30 to

11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. The Festival of Arts grounds are at 650

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-1145.

“ONE FUNNY NIGHT”

will be a comedy show presented on the second and fourth

Wednesdays of the month. The 8 p.m. performances will be at the

Laguna Beach Brewing Company at 422 S. Coast Highway. There will be a

$5 cover charge. Information: (949) 494-2337.

“DREAM GIRL REVUE”

The Boom Cafe and Boom Boom Room invite the public to have dinner

at the cafe and then stay for the “Dream Girl Revue,” a Vegas style

show featuring female impersonators starting a 10 p.m. The Boom is at

1401 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-7588.

MUSIC AT THE SANDPIPER

The Sandpiper has live music every night. The Sandpiper is at 1183

S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-4694.

THURSDAY

FESTIVAL OF ARTS

Billed as “California’s Premier Art Exhibition,” more than 140

artists will show their work. On Thursdays, a wine-tasting and jazz

event will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Festival of Arts

grounds are at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. A season pass will cost $5; an

audio guide will cost $2. Information: (949) 494-1145.

THE LAGUNA SURF SERIES

The summer series will mark it’s final day. The event will begin

at 5:30 p.m. at South Coast Cinemas, 162 South Coast Highway. There

will be giveaways and chances to meet sponsored athletes.

Information: (949) 497-1220.

LOCALS NIGHTS

Laguna Beach residents will be admitted free of charge to the

Sawdust Festival after 5 p.m. on Thursday nights. Local bands will

play live during the events. The Sawdust Festival is at 777 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-3030.

POETRY MEETING

Laguna Poets meet at 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in

the back room of the Jolly Roger, at 400 S. Coast Highway. Bring

poems to this free evening of poetry sharing and reading.

Information: (949)494-6649.

TWO FOR ONE AT WOODY’S

Woody’s at the Beach offers two-for-one drinks from 9 p.m. to

closing on Thursdays. Buy your first drink and get a ticket for a

like drink to be redeemed at the bar. Woody’s is at 1305 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 376-8809.

MARTINI MADNESS

Partners Bistro offers $4.75 martinis and live music Thursday

Nights with a lineup including Dave Cross, Brad Malinowski and Nate

Cross and Judy Chamberlin playing jazz and blues. Partners Bistro is

at 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Storytime at 11

a.m. every Wednesday. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St.

Information: (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Story time series starts at 7

p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market is from 8

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

Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

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

(949) 494-3050. Open from 10 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. Information: (949) 494-3050.

THE HERITAGE

WALKING COMPANION

Pick up a free flier and take a self-guided tour of the bungalows

and cottages of Laguna on the Laguna Beach Transit. Fliers and

transit schedules are available at the Recreation Department in City

Hall, 505 Forest Ave., or the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau, 252

Broadway. Information: Laguna Beach Transit, (949) 497-0746; Laguna

Beach Visitors Bureau, (949) 497-9229; or Recreation, (949) 497-0716.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2 1/2 acres of the upper slopes

of Boat Canyon and features a range of plants and small-themed

gardens. Tours through the private residence must be scheduled in

advance. Information: (949) 497-0716.

NIGHTLIFE

230 Forest Avenue Restaurant and Bar. Upscale food and drinks.

(949) 494-2545.

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

caters to the gay lifestyle. 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.

The Cabana 440 S. Coast Highway. Happy Hour specials and casual

dining. (949) 376-8595.

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

midnight Fridays and Saturdays. 31106 S. Coast Highway. (949)

499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn hosts Mike Hamilton, the one-man band, performing

from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays at 384

Forest Ave.

Coyote Grill is at 31621 S. Coast Highway. California Baja style

cuisine, ocean view and al fresco patio dining. (949) 499-4033.

Club M is at 680 S. 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.

Hennessy’s Tavern is at 213 Ocean Ave. (949) 494-2743.

Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge is at 425 S. Coast Highway. Live

entertainment on the grand piano by Gary Giampolo on Wednesday,

Thursday and Sunday. Performances by Paula Prince on Friday and

Saturday. Tapas with an Asian flair is Monday through Friday from 5

to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. is attitude

adjustment hour. (949) 494-1151

Javier’s Cantina & Grill 480 S. Coast Highway. Mexican food and

bar. (949) 494-1239.

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

(949) 464-3908.

Laguna Beach Brewing Co. at 422 S. Coast Highway has live music

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

available. Sunday: The 3rd Degree, from 4 to 8 p.m. $10 admission.

(949) 499-2337 (BEER).

Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave. It offers a variety of music.

There is Lotto, Hot Spot jukebox, pool table, pinball, video games

and four satellite TVs, including two big screens. The Missiles of

October play unplugged every Thursday night from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30

a.m. and every Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. (949) 494-3027.

Partners Bistro is at 448 S. Coast Highway. Blues Tuesday offers a

two-for-one special on the house wine. Martini Madness happens every

Thursday night. Sunday: Judy Chamberlin, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday. Dave Cross and Will Brady, Tuesday. Mark Norris, at 7 p.m.

Thursday. The Bistro is also having special Christmas Eve and New

Year’s Eve dinner menus. (949) 497-4441.

Picayo Restaurant is at 610 N. Coast Highway. Happy hour is

celebrated with complimentary hors d’oeuvres on its outdoor patio

from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. A full cash bar is available. (949)

497-5051.

Romeo Cucina is at 249 Broadway. Live music Tuesdays through

Wednesdays. Salsa dancing Fridays. (949) 497-6627.

Sandpiper is at 1183 S. Coast Highway. Live music every night.

(949) 494-4694.

San Shi Go is at 1100 S. Coast Highway. Japanese seafood, sushi

bar, sake, ocean view

and patio dining. (949) 494-1551.

The White House is at 340 S. Coast Highway. Live bands beginning

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

Sunday. Reggae Monday; salsa dancing Tuesday; rock, soul and rhythm

and blues Thursday. (949) 494-8088.

Woody’s at the Beach is at 1305 S. Coast Highway. Monday Night is

“Woody’s Unwrapped” offering home-style cooking, Thursday is two for

one after 9 p.m. (949) 376-8809.