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TODAY

A TASTE OF WINE

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

Wine Cite at 303 Broadway in Broadway Plaza. Different wines will be

sampled each week. Information: (949) 376-2215.

SALSA NIGHT

An evening of dinner and dancing with music by Juan Carlos will be

held at 9 p.m. Friday at Romeo Cucina, 251 Broadway. Information:

(949) 497-6627.

MUSIC AT SAVOURY’S

Gerry Lakas and Danny Tymms will perform live music 8 to 11 p.m.

Fridays at Savoury’s restaurant, 1289 S. Coast Highway. There is no

cover charge. Information: (949) 497-2446.

SATURDAY

COFFEE AND MUSIC

Live music will be performed from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Coffee Bean &

Tea Leaf, 610 N. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-0944.

BROADWAY COMEDY

“The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife,” a Broadway comedy about a

bored and depressed doctor’s wife, will be presented at 2 and 8 p.m.

at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $29 to

$52. Information: (949) 497-2787 or www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

DANCE RECITAL

Miss Linda’s Castle presents the Castle Dance Recital at 2 p.m. at

the Laguna Beach High School Artist Theatre, 650 Park Avenue. Call

for tickets and additional show times. Information: (949) 497-5646.

LANDSLIDE BENEFIT

Neighbors for Neighbors, a benefit concert for the victims of

Laguna Beach Landslide, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the El

Morro school field, 8681 N. Coast Highway. Information: (949)

494-0630.

SUNDAY

MOSUN

Listen to live music 5 to 11 p.m. and enjoy roll and drink

specials, at 680 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-5646.

JAZZ

Chris Murphy and Ponticello will play gypsy-style jazz from 6:30

to 9:30 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 497-4441.

TUESDAY

JAZZ

Live jazz and Belgian beer is the focus on Tuesday from 7 to 11

p.m. at Brussels Bistro, 222 Forest Ave. No cover charge.

Information: (949) 376-7955.

PIANO FAVORITES

Professor Jim will play the piano from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Cedar

Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.

WEDNESDAY

LIVE JAZZ

Judy Chamberlain will perform swing and jazz music from 7:30 to

10:30 p.m. at Partner’s Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 497-4441.

THURSDAY

CRAFTS FOR KIDS

Story and craft night will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 610 N. Coast Highway. Children will enjoy

free hot cocoa and cookies, and craft making. Information: (949)

494-0944.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Story Time 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 takes place

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 Lions 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: (949) 494-3050.

WALKING TOUR

Pick up a 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 garden and private residence must be

scheduled in advance. Information: (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.

NIGHTLIFE

230 Forest Ave. Restaurant and Bar. Upscale food and drinks. (949)

494-2545.

The Boom Boom Room 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.

Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave., offering 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 from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and

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

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 music.

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).

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.

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

(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.