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TODAY

ROCK VOCALIST

The Marine Room presents Tricia Freeman (also on Saturday),

performing from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at 214 Ocean Ave. Information,

(949) 494-3027.

SALSA NIGHT

An evening of dinner and dancing with music by Juan Carlos starts

at 9 p.m. until late at Romeo Cucina, 251 Broadway. Information:

(949) 497-6627.

WET UNDERWEAR CONTEST

The Boom Boom Room hosts a wet underwear contest every Friday.

Special prizes for first through third place. DJ Ali plays the entire

house; Go Go Boys perform. 1401 South Coast Hwy. Information (949)

494-7588 or o7www.boomboomroom.comf7

MUSIC AT SAVOURY’S

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

Fridays at Savoury’s restaurant, 1289 South Coast Highway. There is

no cover charge. Information: (949) 497-2446.

SATURDAY

JAZZ, DIXIELAND AND BLUES

The Swingsensations perform from 1 to 4 p.m. and Shades of Blue

from 6 to 9 p.m. at Art-A-Fair, 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Information,

(949) 494-4514, www.art-a-fair.com

AFTERNOON WINE TASTING

Laguna Culinary Arts hosts a special Saturday afternoon wine

tasting from 1 to 4 p.m.. $1 buys a taste of eight wines from a wide

selection of domestic and international varieties. 845 Laguna Canyon

Road. For information, call (949) 494-4006 or visit

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SUNDAY

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Soundbytes performs at Bluebird Park, Bluebird Canyon Drive at

Cress Street, 5 to 7 p.m., free. Bring a picnic and a low-backed

chair. Information, (949) 497-0722.

MOTOWN AND POPRedd Street performs classic Motown and pop

selections from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at Art-a-Fair, 777 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information, (949) 494-4514, o7www.art-a-fair.comf7

SWING, JAZZ

Judy Chamberlain plays swing and jazz, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at

Partners Bistro, 448 South Coast Highway. Information, (949)

497-4441.

LAUGHTER CLUB

The Laguna Beach Laughter Club meets at 7 a.m. Sundays, Tuesdays,

and Thursdays at the gazebo in Heisler Park, North Coast Highway at

Cliff Drive. The free meetings feature laughter exercises, yoga

breathing techniques and easy stretches. Information: (949) 376-1939.

LAGUNA T DANCE

After-beach revelry every Sunday: Go Go Boys, free buffet at 6

p.m.; Beer Bust from 4 p.m. to closing; martini specials; no cover

charge. Boom Boom Room and Boom Cafe, 1401 South Coast Highway. (949)

494-7588.

MONDAY

LATE NIGHT SEQUEL

“Late Night Catechism 2,” the sequel to “Late Night Catechism,”

will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 14. Call for

tickets. Information: 1-800-946-5556.

LIVE MUSIC

The Gary Hogan Trio performs Monday nights with Jorg Dubin and

other special guests playing ballads, swing, bebop, and standards

from the Great American Songbook at Partners Bistro, 448 South Coast

Highway. Information, (949) 497-4441

TUESDAY

YOGA

Yoga for Everyday People, instructed by Jheri St. James, 6:15 to

7:15 p.m. through August 30 at the Recreation Building, behind the

Recreation Department at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. The cost is $10

for drop-ins, $5 for seniors 55+. Information, (949) 497-2441.

BLUES FOR TUESDAYS

Dave Cross and Will Brady perform all forms of blues and jazz

every Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Partners Bistro 448 South Coast

Highway. Information (949) 497-4441.

SONG WRITERS NIGHT

The Marine Room hosts a song writers night from 8-11 p.m. Tuesdays at 214 Ocean Avenue. Information:(949) 494-3027.

WEDNESDAY

DRAG SHOW

The Boom Boom Room presents the Dream Girls Revue Drag Show every

Wednesday, hosted by Chad Michaels. See Cher, Bette, Christina,

Celine and more, 10 p.m., 1401 South Coast Highway. Information,

(949) 494-7588.

THURSDAY

MARTINI MADNESS AND LIVE MUSIC

The Anna Stafford Duo performs classical and jazz violin at

Partners Bistro, 448 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441

STORY AND CRAFT NIGHT

Children enjoy creating unique crafts, making new friends, and

listening to a story, and complimentary hot cocoa and cookies from 6

to 7 p.m. at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 610 North Coast Highway.

Information (949) 494-0944.

LIVE BAND

The Missiles of October perform every Thursday from 8:30 to

midnight at the Marine Room at 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949)

494-3027.

WINE AND CHEESE TASTING

Get a “flight” of 2 wines and 3 cheeses, including bread, crostini

and assorted olives ($15); charcuterie plates also available ($7),

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Road.

Make reservations for preferred seating, (949) 494-4006. Information:

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ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Story Time at

11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. The library is

at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library’s Turbo Tuesday Programs start 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 to 11 a.m. 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 run Tuesday

through Saturday at 10 a.m., and must be scheduled two weeks 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. Wet Underwear contest Fridays;

half-price dinners on Tuesdays served by Violet Rose Magenta, the

Purple Lady of Laguna Beach. 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.

The Cabana 440 S. Coast Highway. (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; also,

Professor Jim plays old and new piano favorites every Thursday

evening, 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.

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

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

bar: (949) 494-1239.