ONGOING SUMMER EVENTS
CINEMA ORANGE
The Orange County Museum of Art will offer a free outdoor series of independent features, documentaries an animated films from the recent 2006 Newport Beach Film Festival. Films begin at 8:30 p.m. Q & A sessions will follow some films. June 22, “American Blend”; July 13, “Seet Land”; July 27, “Intellectual Property”; August 10, “One Last Dance,” and August 24, “Animated Showcase,” featuring collection of short animated films including both hand-drawn and computer-generated works. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The museum is located at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-1122.
FAMILY MOVIE NITES
Balboa Performing Arts Theater will partner with Quiksilver this summer to present the Family Movie Nite Series showing films from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the beach next to Balboa Pier, which will be transformed into a large outdoor movie theater June 29 “Letting Go” featuring Kelly Slater; July 20 “Riding Giants”, and August ? “First Chapter.” As part of the series, an opportunity drawing will be held for prizes such as round trip tickets to Hawaii and Quiksilver sports gear. Admission is free. (949) 673-0895.
SHEAR MADNESS ONSTAGE
Audiences for this show get a chance to solve a murder mystery during the improvisational, interactive play. Audience participation is a must in this laughable who-done-it, set in a local hair salon. After more than 25 years and 37,000 performances worldwide Shear Madness comes to the Laguna Playhouse from July 11 to September 3. The playhouse is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 497-ARTS. Visit: www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
MUSEUM CLUBBING
Experience new music and mingle in style from 6 to 10 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Orange Crush, sponsored by the Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. This summer expect performances from indie bands Satisfaction, madman moon, Limbeck an OZMA. Also expect visits from DJs Shepard Fairey and Sean Harris. Admission is free. Cash bar is available. Call: (949) 759-1122. Visit: www.ocma.net..
SUNDAY KARAOKE
Come enjoy the self-proclaimed best and worst in karaoke with new host Miss Heidi for Sunday Karaoke at the Detroit Bar, 843 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Doors open at 9 p.m. every Sunday. Admission is free. Drinks from the well are half price. Call: (949) 642-0600. Visit: www.detroitbar.com.
WINETASTING WEDNESDAYS
Enjoy wine and support the centennial celebrations on the first Wednesday of the month, June through October as part of Newport Beach Centennial Winetasting Nights. The Wine Gallery, in Corona del Mar, and Great Legs Wine, in Newport Beach will send portions of all wine sales toward the city’s centennial. Visit: www.newportbeach100.com.
WEEKLY CABANA PARTY
Just Friends Social Club presents the Intervention Pool - Cabana Party every Sundy during the summer at the Newport Beach Tennis Club. Reportedly this party is wild like Vegas. 2601 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach. Call: (949) 644-0050.
TUESDAY NIGHT LAUGHS
The Detroit Bar will offer Tuesday Night Comedy Nights, hosted by Chris Edwards, featuring some of the best comedians of television and film. Doors open at 9 p.m . The venue is located at 843 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. $5 admission. Call: (949) 642-0600. Visit: www.detroitbar.com.
FASHIONABLE CONCERTS
The Fashion Island Center presents its free weekly concerts series, beginning July 12 with Bill Medley, of the Righteous Brothers, known for hit songs, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and “I’ve Had The Time of My Life.” July 19 The Turtles; July 26, Eddie Money; August 2, The Jan & Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence; August 9, Colin Hay of Men At Work, and August 16, The Pancho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Admission is free. Preferred seating is $20. Call: (949) 721-2000.
THE UNDERGROUND SOUND
For over four years now Bristol Sessions @ Detroit Bar has offered the very best house music every Friday night with resident DJs Danny Love and Lil Brandon. A second room of dancing has been added in the Fireside Lounge with DJ Low Key spinning funk and underground hip-hop! Sign up for the Guest List online and receive $5 off the cover charge and front of the line privileges if you arrive before 10:30pm. Doors open at 9 p.m. at 843 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Call: (949) 642-0600. Visit: www.detroitbar.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR
Venture into Laguna Culinary Arts from 5 to 7 p.m. for gourmet food and wine, at 845 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. $5 for food; $6 for a taste of five different wines, plus a glass of your choice. Call: (949) 494-0745.
LATE NITE JAZZ
April Spain plays piano and sings jazz every Wednesday through Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 497-8696.
PIANO LOUNGE
Enjoy the sounds of Saif Eddin on the grand piano in the lounge of the Hotel Laguna lounge from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays, at 425 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 494-1151.
GUITAR STANDARDS
George Lawton performs pop standards, blues and folk music every Saturday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at C’est La Vie, 373 So. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 497-5100.
AFTER-BEACH REVELRY
Every Sunday from evening performances by the Go Go Boys, free buffet at 6 p.m.; beer bust from 4 p.m. to closing; Skyy martini specials, and no cover charge. Located at the Boom Boom Room and Boom Café, 1401 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 494-7588.
BLUES MASTERS
Come and soak in some great blues and jazz from Dave Cross and Will Brady every Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 497-4441.
GUITAR TRIO
Ken Garcia’s Acoustic Trio, consisting of Garcia on guitar, Bobby Bancalari on mandolin and Brian Chapman on upright bass, perform every Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. at Ocean Brewing Co., 237 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 497-3381.
CLUB M
At Club M guest DJs spin the best in hip-hop, Top 40, R&B; and Old Skool starting at 8:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Mosun, 680 S. Coast Highway. $10 cover charge. Call: (949) 497-5646.
CLUB PERSIA
DJ spins a variety of music, including Persian, hip-hop and 80s, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday and Saturday at Laguna Beach Brewing Co., 422 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. $10 cover, no minimum. Food, bar and microbrew. Call: (949) 499-2337.
MISSILE MUSIC
The Missiles of October play unplugged from 8:30 p.m. to midnight every Thursday, and from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays, at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach. Call: (949) 494-3027.
FRIDAY WINES
Wine tasting every Friday from 6 p.m. to closing on the outdoor patio of the Picayo Restaurant, 610 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. $15 for 8 wines, hors d’oeuvres extra. A full cash bar is available. Call: (949) 497-5051.
MUSIC AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Live bands or DJ beginning at 9 p.m. daily at the White House, 340 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Reggae on Sunday and Monday; rock ‘n roll on Thursdays. Call: (949) 494-8088.
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