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TODAY

The Laguna Beach Brewing Co. features live music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

on Friday and Saturday nights. Tonight’s feature is classic rock by

Vertigo. The brewery is located at 422 S. Coast Highway. Information:

499-2337.

SATURDAY

The Laguna Canyon Foundation in cooperation with Harbors, Beaches &

Parks of Orange County, Laguna Greenbelt, Inc., and The Nature

Conservancy invites everyone to Hike & Help, a day of guided hikes and

the opportunity to help restore native plantings to the Laguna Wilderness

Park. A three-mile loop hike of Laurel Canyon will begin at 8 a.m. and a

six-mile hike from Laurel Canyon to Little Sycamore Canyon at 9 a.m. To

help with native plantings, trail and other restoration activities from 8

to 11:30 a.m. meet at the park entrance. Bring shovel and gloves and wear

sturdy shoes. The event will take place on May 11. Hikers can park at

the ACT V, 1900 Laguna Canyon Road and ride the shuttle bus for 3-4 mile

hike on the new land gift at 8:30 a.m. and a six-mile Little Sycamore

Canyon to Laurel Canyon hike at 10 a.m. Registration for hikes and

activities: (949) 494-9352. Web: www.lagunacanyon.org.

Laguna South Coast Cinemas will announce the screening of the film

“Sordid Lives,” the story of a family in a small Texas town preparing for

the funeral of the mother. The film will show at 11 a.m., May 11 and 12,

at 162 South Coast Highway at Broadway. Tickets are $8.00 for Adults,

$5.50 for seniors and children. Information: (949) 497-1220.

Nancy Milby the executive director of Laguna Culinary Arts will hold

classes on Smoking & Grilling. Explore new ways to use your barbecue to

create simple and delicious smoked and grilled vegetables, fish, meat and

poultry. Classes take place 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 11 and June 22 at 550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $95 per person, per class.

Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

Richard Macdonald Fine Art premiers Blanc/Noir Exhibition by artist

Richard Macdonald. The collection will feature one-of-a-kind sculptures

and drawings, including the premier of a new sculpture series inspired by

Cirque du Soleil and acclaimed Flamenco Dancer, Jordi Caballero. Richard

MacDonald will be the guest of honor at a reception from 7 to 10 p.m.,

May 11. These works and more will be on display May 1-19 at the Laguna Beach Gallery & Sculpture Garden, 326 Glenneyre St. Gallery hours are

Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10

p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: (949) 497-4988.

Vision: A Global Gallery will host a cocktail reception for Laguna

Beach painter Vanessa Rothe. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served at

the “Provence-themed” reception where guests will have the opportunity

view the works and mingle from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 11. Rothe’s works will

be on exhibit through June 3. The gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

daily at 1294 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 376-7406.

SUNDAY

Partners Bistro presents a performance by Gail Chasin from 10:30 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m., May 12 at 448 South Coast Highway. Information: (949)

497-4441.

MAY 16

The Laguna Beach Police Department in conjunction with the Laguna

Beach Exchange Club will be hosting the police department awards banquet

at 6 p.m. on May 16. Members of the police department receive various

awards for their acts of heroism and valor for events that occurred

during the year 2001 at Tivoli Too!, 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets:

$30. Reservations: (949) 497-0386.

Contemporary jazz and blues vocalist Lenelle Garcia will perform

during Thursday Nigh Martini Madness from 7 to 10 p.m., May 16 at

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

MAY 17

The Laguna Beach Brewing Co. features live music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

on Friday and Saturday nights. Tonight and Saturday the featured rock

band will be The Stealth Band. The brewery is located at 422 S. Coast

Highway. Information: 499-2337.

MAY 18

The Art Institute of Southern California will conclude the Graduating

Student Exhibition with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m., May 18 at 2222

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: 376-6000. Web: www.aiscnews.org.

The Laguna Beach Heritage Committee will hold a guided walking tour of

downtown Laguna from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 18. The tour will

start at the Laguna Beach Public Library, 363 Glenneyre St. Information:

(949) 497-0320. Web: www.lagunabeachcity.org.

MAY 19

Partner’s Bistro presents the Pawn Shop Kings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

at 448 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

No Square Theatre presents “Acting on Wine - A Taste for Theatre.” Not

only will you get a chance to taste some amazing wines to jazz performed

by Lynda Roth and Karen, you’ll also help No Square Theatre raise funds

for a permanent home and scholarships for local high school students. A

silent auction of unusual gifts and rare finds provides yet another way

to indulge the senses. The event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., May 19

at [seven degrees], 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $75 and must be

purchased by May 14. Reservations: (949) 497-1950.

Susan M. Anderson, interim curator of exhibitions at the Laguna Art

Museum will have a conversation with Depression-era artists, David Levin

and Milford Zornes starting at 11 a.m., May 19 at 307 Cliff Drive.

Information: (949) 494-8971.

Village Laguna will host its 30th annual Laguna Charm House Tour from

noon to 3:30 p.m. on May 19. Buses will take visitors to five locations

from the Festival of Arts grounds, at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Advance

tickets are $30 and tickets the day of the event will be $35. Purchase

tickets at participating stores or you can write to P.O. Box 1309, Laguna

Beach, California 92652.

MAY 20

The Laguna Beach Historical Society will present a lecture on noted

Laguna Beach resident and author, Richard Haliburton starting at 7:30

p.m. on May 20. Author William Taylor will lecture at City Council

Chambers, 505 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-0320. Web:

www.lagunabeachcity.org.

MAY 23

Will Brady will perform tasty instrumentals, savory blues and

finger-licking originals from 7 to 10 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 South

Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

[seven degrees] will open a UCI student exhibition titled o7 ISMsf7

, a visual discourse to expand the understanding of identity with an

artists reception at 7 to 10 p.m., May 23. The exhibition will run

through May 28 in the media lounge at 891 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 376-1555. Web: www.seven-degrees.com.

MAY 24

The Laguna Beach Brewing Co. features live music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

on Friday and Saturday nights. Tonight and Saturday the featured band is

classic rockers Vertigo. The brewery is located at 422 S. Coast Highway.

Information: 499-2337.

MAY 25

The Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. will hold a docent-led, three-mile hike

from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on May 25. Hikers will learn about the natural

history of Laguna Beach and will meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park,

20101 Laguna Canyon Road. Parking is free and a $2 contribution is

suggested. Information: (949) 497-0320. Web: www.lagunabeachcity.org.

Laguna Shanti Resource Center and GayLagunaBeach,org present Hunks in

Trunks, a male model fashion show benefiting Laguna Shanti. Comedian

Bruce Vilanch, photographer Michael Childers, Miss Coco Peru and Lisa

Frazier will be in attendance. The event starts from 6 to 9 p.m., for May

25 at [seven-degrees], 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

887-3284. Web: www.gaylagunabeach.org.

MAY 26

Pamela G and Blues Addiction will perform live 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May

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

497-4441.

Former Disney background animator and artist James Coleman will make a

personal appearance with James DeShazo at Wyland Galleries. Both artists

will talk about their careers, answer questions and unveil new releases.

The event is free and starts at 1 to 4 p.m., May 26. The gallery is

located at 218 Forest Ave. Information: (800) WYLAND-0. Web:

www.wylandworldwide.com/featuredartists.

MAY 29

[seven degrees] presents UCI resident artist Mugen Susuki’s o7 3D

STYLEf7 , an animated short created using motion capture technology and

computer-generated technology. There will be an artists reception, 6-10

p.m., May 29. The exhibition will run through June 4 in the media lounge

at 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

MAY 30

The Hot Buttered Trio will perform light jazz from 7 to 10 p.m., May

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

497-4441.

JUNE 5

[seven degrees] will open an exhibition by artist James Muttetti with

an artist reception, 6 to 9 p.m., June 5. The exhibition will run through

August 31 at 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

JUNE 17

No Square Theatre will host auditions for “Bugsy Malone”. Open to

actors, singers, dancers and movers ages from 5 to 95. No experience

needed. Auditions will take place 3 to 7 p.m., June 17 and 18 at the Square One Rehearsal Studio, 221 Broadway. Appointments call (949)

497-2584. Web: www.nosquare.org.

JUNE 21

[seven degrees] will open o7 Laguna Legendsf7 , featuring the work

of Dion Wright and Roark Gourley. An artist reception begins at 6 to 9

p.m., June 21 in the front gallery, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information:

(949) 376-1555. Web: www.seven-degrees.com.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Storytime series starts at 7 p.m.

every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library continues to host Preschool Story time at 11

a.m. every Wednesday at 363 Glenneyre St. (949) 497-1733.

CLASSES

Laguna Culinary Arts holds Thursday morning classes in addition to

evening and weekend classes with full menus and hands-on instruction.

Classes take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Thursday at 550 S. Coast

Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $60 per person, per class. Information: (949)

494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

FARMERS MARKETS

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market will be held from

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays at the Lumberyard Parking lot next to City

Hall. (714) 573-0374.

FITNESS

The Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club offers “Mommy and Me” classes for

children ages 3 to 5 and parents. Led by Nina Phillips Frank, the class

costs $5 and takes place from 12:15 to 1 p.m., every Thursday.

Information: (949) 376-7113.

The Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club offers “Play Yoga” for 3-5 year

old kids and their parents at 12:15 p.m. every Thursday. Taught by Nanci

Phillips-Frank include music, stories, games that build healthy bodies

and minds. Each class costs $5. Information: (949) 376-7113.

Laguna Yoga will continue the Yoga Basics Workshop from 12:30 to 2:30

p.m. on Saturdays. Preregistration is recommended and classes are $25.

(949) 497-2022.

Wild Oats in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr N.D. will present Health

Nights from 6-7:30 p.m. every Friday evening at 1060 N. Coast Highway.

Reservations: (949) 494-6576.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Friends of the Sea Lion of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road.

(949) 494-3050. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day. Admission is free

but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation, please call

for an appointment.

NIGHTLIFE

Canyon Lodge American Grill has live entertainment from 8 p.m. to

midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 31106 South Coast Highway. 499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn hosts “One Man Band” Mike Hamilton performing from

7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays at 384 Forest

Ave.

Boom Boom Room has live music and dancing for the after-beach crowd

and caters to the gay lifestyle, 1401 South Coast Highway. 494-7588.