DATEBOOK
TODAY
Catch “The Great Squirrel Uprising” at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1. Other performances Thursday through Sunday; both matinee and evening performances available.
A Tribute to Neil Diamond at C’est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery, 373 South Coast Highway, 7 p.m. Presenting “Diamond Tom” with singing partner Diane Studer. No cover; no minimum. Information: (949) 497-5100.
Jeffrey Iacono performs cool jazz evenings at Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6620.
Friday Night Happy Hour at Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Road from 5 to 7 p.m. $5 for gourmet food; $6 for wine; $11 minimum. Information: (949) 494-0745.
The Marine Room presents Parkaimoon from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (also Saturday) at 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.
April Spain plays piano and sings jazz every Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.
Saif Eddin plays on the grand piano in the lounge inside the Hotel Laguna from 8 p.m. to midnight today and from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays, at 425 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-1151.
Enjoy live music at the Shebeen Lounge, located in Mozambique Restaurant, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.
SATURDAY
Live music at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.
Jeffrey Iacono performs cool jazz evenings at Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6620.
Mike Hamilton brings a mixed bag of variety music to the Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave., from 7 to 11 p.m. Also Sunday, 6 to 10 p.m. Information: (949) 497-8696.
Singer-guitarist George Lawton performs pop standards, blues and folk music every Saturday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at C’est La Vie, 373 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-5100.
SUNDAY
Enjoy live music at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a second set from 6 to 9 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.
The Gary Hogan Trio performs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.
The Marine Room presents Missiles of October every Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.
After-beach revelry every Sunday: Go Go Boys, free buffet at 6 p.m.; beer bust from 4 p.m. to closing; Skyy martini specials; no cover charge. Boom Boom Room and Boom Café, 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.
MONDAY
Late Nite Catechism 2 is on stage at 7:30 p.m. at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Tickets, $39. Information: (949) 397-2787 or www.lagunaplayhouse.com
The Gary Hogan Trio performs at Partners Bistro, 448 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.
TUESDAY
The Laguna Playhouse’s Youth Theatre presents Evenings of Improvisation, at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 2. For tickets, call, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1.
Blues masters 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.
The Marine Room hosts a songwriters’ night from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays at 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.
WEDNESDAY
Ken Garcia’s Acoustic Trio, consisting of Garcia on guitar, Bobby Bancalari on mandolin and Brian Chapman on upright bass, perform every Wednesday from 8 p.m. on at Ocean Brewing Co., 237 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 497-3381.
The Boom Boom Room presents the Dream Girls Revue Drag Show every Wednesday, hosted by Chad Michaels. See Cher, Bette, Cristina, Celine and more, 10 p.m., 1401 South Coast Highway. Information, (949) 494-7588.
Brad Malinowski performs at 7:30 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.
April Spain plays jazz piano and sings every Wednesday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.
THURSDAY
Matt Otto performs at 7:30 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.
The Missiles of October perform every Thursday from 8:30 to midnight at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.
Get a ‘flight’ of two wines and three cheeses, including bread, crostini and assorted olives ($15); charcuterie plates are also available ($7). 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Laguna Culinary Arts. 845 Laguna Canyon Road. Reservations: (949) 494-4006. Information: www.LagunaCulinaryArts.com.
April Spain plays jazz piano and sings every Thursday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.
NIGHTLIFE
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; Dream Girls Review Drag Show on Wednesdays; T Dance on Sundays. 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.
Club M
680 S. Coast Highway. Club M opens at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with guest DJ’s spinning the best in hip-hop, Top 40, R&B; and Old Skool. $10 cover charge. (949) 497-5646.
Hennessy’s Tavern
213 Ocean Ave. Upstairs, live music or DJ from 9 p.m. nightly except Monday, no cover charge. (949) 494-2743.
Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge
425 S. Coast Highway. Live entertainment on the grand piano by Gary Giampolo on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Performances by Austin Ray 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
Koffee Klatch
1440 S. Coast Highway offers a variety of music. (949) 376-6867.
Ristorante Robilio
, 303 Broadway, has outdoor seating and live entertainment Wed. and Sat., open daily 5-10 p.m. Reservations recommended. (949) 497-6220.
Sandpiper
is at 1183 s. Coast Highway. Live music every night, 10 p.m. to closing. (949) 494-4694.
The White House
is at 340 S. Coast Highway. Live bands or DJ beginning at 9 p.m. daily. Reggae on Sunday and Monday; rock ‘n roll on Thursday: (949) 494-8088.
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