Gallimaufry dance classes open today Gallimaufry Performance...

Gallimaufry dance classes open today

Gallimaufry Performance Arts and the California Choreographers

Dance Festival are joining together for a Valentine’s musical revue,

“Duets,” and free dance classes.

Performances will be at 8 p.m. today and Saturday. “Duets” will

feature songs of love, life and couple-hood with a cast of 20.

Tickets for “Duets” are $18 and $12 for seniors and students.

“Duets” will be performed at the Festival of Arts’ Forum Theater

and classes are on the festival grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. For

information go to https://www.gallimaufry.info or

https://www.cadancefest.com.

‘Yuroz’ at Fingerhut Gallery Saturday

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Fingerhut Gallery will have a

reception and exhibit by Yuroz, “an artist inspired by love,” at 6 to

9 p.m. Saturday. Fingerhut Gallery is at 210A Forest Ave. For

information, call (949) 376-6410.

‘Art Escapes’ for seniors today

A new “Art Escapes” has been created for seniors with the first

class, “Handmade Cards,” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today at the Women’s

Club, 286 St Ann’s Drive.

Cost is $7 for those older than 62, including materials. Class

size is limited. For reservations, call (949) 363-4700. The Feb 18.

class will be “Personalized Gift Wrapping Papers.”

Laguna Outreach’s art workshops today

Laguna Outreach Community Arts “Art Escapes” workshop will begin a

new three-part watercolor class at 2 p.m. today Feb. 18 and 25.

“Making Watercolors Pop” will be taught by well-known artist and

exhibitor, Jacquie Moffett. The class is suitable for all artistic

levels. Cost will be $30, including materials; class size limited.

The workshop is a 286 St. Ann’s Drive. For reservations, call (949)

363-4700 or at https://www.locaarts.org.

Community Art Project benefit

Community Art will have a roaring ‘20s themed fundraiser and live

art auction at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Wells Fargo Bank, 260 Ocean Ave.

The art to be auctioned is available to be previewed at the bank’s

gallery up until the event.

“Funds raised will help fund Community Art Project’s new program,

“Beauty Beyond Downtown,” which focuses on enhancing public art in

other areas of Laguna Beach. Tickets are $65 per person. For tickets

or information, call (949) 598-9844.

Vanessa Rothe solo exhibit at Wendt

A Vanessa Rothe solo exhibit, featuring more than 20 new original

oils from Provence, Tuscany, Venice, the Riviera and Laguna Beach

will open with an artist reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at

Wendt Gallery, 1550 S. Coast Highway. For information, call (949)

497-4292.

Djangofest LA at Festival of Arts

Djangofest LA, a three-day festival celebrating the music and

spirit of Django Reinhardt will bring renowned musical ensembles from

around the globe to perform “Hot Gypsy Jazz” Feb. 25, 26 and 27 at

the Festival of Arts Forum Theater, 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

Workshops are $50 and performances are $30. For information or

tickets call (215) 525-1300 or go to https://www.djangofestla.com.

Festival’s artist application deadline

Artists who want to exhibit in this summer’s Festival of Arts are

invited to submit slides of their best work and complete an

application by Feb. 28. For an application, call (949) 464-4234.

‘Voodoo’ at Ocean Avenue Brewery

Laguna based ZUMA Press is exhibiting “Vivid Voodoo,” by

photojournalist Les Stone, a photographic display of Haiti’s religion

-- rituals, sacrifice, possession and love at Ocean Avenue Brewery,

237 Ocean Ave.