DATEBOOK

TODAY

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.

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 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6620.

The Marine Room presents The Strangers 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 and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.

Live piano entertainment with Saif Eddin or Roger Carr in the lounge inside the Hotel Laguna from 8 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday, at 425 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-1151.

Shawn Jones performs blues rock at the Shebeen Lounge, located in Mozambique Restaurant, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 8:45 to 11:45 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.

SATURDAY

Common Ground performs at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 8:45 to 11:45 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.

Jeffrey Iacono performs cool jazz evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6620.

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

The Hollywood Blue Flames will play from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 715-7100.

Gary Hogan 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 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 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.

Jeffrey Iacono performs cool jazz evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6620.

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

Synthesis performs every Tuesday evening at Partners Bistro, 448 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

The Marine Room hosts a songwriters’ night every Tuesday from 8 to 11 p.m. at 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.

WEDNESDAY

The Rebel Rockers perform weekly at the Sandpiper, 1183 S. Coast Highway, 10 p.m. to closing. (949) 494-4694.

Ken Garcia’s Acoustic Trio, with 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, 10:30 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

Reggae group World Anthem performs weekly at the Sandpiper, 1183 S. Coast Highway, 10 p.m. to closing, $5 cover charge. (949) 494-4694.

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

230 Forest Ave. Restaurant

and Bar. Upscale food and drinks. (949) 494-2545.

The Boom Boom Room

1401 So. Coast Highway. 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. (949) 494-7588.

The Cabana

440 So. Coast Highway. (949) 376-8595.

Canyon Lodge

American Grill.

31106 So. Coast Highway. (949) 499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn

384 Forest Ave.

April Spain plays jazz piano and sings from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (949) 497-8696.

C’est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery

373 So. Coast Highway. French food. Live entertainment on Fridays. No cover; no minimum. Information, (949) 497-5100.

Coyote Grill

31621 So. Coast Highway. California Baja-style cuisine, ocean view and al fresco patio dining: (949) 499-4033.

Club M

680 So. 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.

Eva’s, A Caribbean Kitchen,

31732 So. Coast Highway. (949) 499-6311.

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 So. Coast Highway. Live entertainment on the grand piano with Saif Eddin or Roger Carr from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. (949) 494-1151

Javier’s Cantina & Grill

480 So. Coast Highway. Mexican food and bar: (949) 494-1239.

Koffee Klatch

1440 So. Coast Highway offers a variety of music. (949) 376-6867.

Laguna Beach Brewing Co.

422 So. Coast Highway. Features a Persian nightclub Fridays and Saturdays with a DJ spinning a variety of music, including Persian, hip-hop and 80s, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10 cover, no minimum. Food, bar and microbrew. (949) 499-2337.

The Marine Room

214 Ocean Ave. Variety of music, plus Lotto, Hot Spot, jukebox, pool table and four satellite TVs, including two big-screens. Live music Friday and Saturday. The Missiles of October play unplugged every Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and every Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Song Writers Night every Tuesday. (949) 494-3027.

Mosun

680 So. Coast Highway. Sushi and sake bar, Japanese cuisine. Also Club M. (949) 497-5646.

Mozambique Restaurant

1740 So. Coast Highway. Shebeen Lounge has live entertainment. Information: (949) 715-7100.

Partners Bistro

448 So. Coast Highway. Live music every Sunday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Gary Hogan Trio, Monday night; Blues on Tuesday with Blues Masters Dave Cross & Will Brady; varied live music program Wednesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Martini Madness & Live Music every Thursday night. (949) 497-4441.

Picayo Restaurant

610 No. Coast Highway. Martini lounge and wine bar open from 4 to 10 p.m. weekdays; weekends 4 to 11 p.m. Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. features $4 martinis. Laguna locals receive 25% off their food bill on Tuesdays. (949) 497-5051.

Ristorante Robilio

303 Broadway. Outdoor seating and live entertainment Wed. and Sat., open daily 5-10 p.m. Reservations recommended. (949) 497-6220.

Romeo Cucina

249 Broadway. Open seven nights a week for dinner, Saturday and Sunday for lunch. (949) 497-6627.

Sandpiper

1183 So. Coast Highway. Live music every night, 10 p.m. to closing. (949) 494-4694.

San Shi Go

1100 So. Coast Highway. Japanese seafood, sushi bar, sake, ocean view and patio dining: (949) 494-1551.

Tabu Grill

2892 So. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7743

The White House

340 So. Coast Highway. Live bands or DJ from 9 p.m. daily. Reggae on Sunday and Monday; rock ‘n roll on Thursday: (949) 494-8088.