Calendar

YOUR WEEKEND

FRIDAY: Enjoy the music of Tony Bennett with “I Left My Heart: A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett,� at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets, $35 to $60. For tickets, call (949) 497-2787 or visit https://www.LagunaPlayhouse.com. Through Aug. 21.

SATURDAY: Jessy J, shown, young Latin jazz sensation, will kick off the Festival of Arts “Jazz on the Green� series from 1 to 3 p.m. Free with paid Festival admission, at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. For ticket information, call (949) 494-1145 or visit https://www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org

SUNDAY: Prose writers are invited to take their work for a spin at Dimestories Open Mic, Second Sundays’ Readings at Salt Fine Art Gallery, 1429 S. Coast Hwy., Unit 3, Laguna Beach. Signups at 5 p.m., readings start at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Michelle McCormick.. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/DimeStories/61697542340.

Friday

Animal Rescue Benefit

Help Animal Crackers Pet Rescue in their much-needed work of finding good homes for abandoned pets at a benefit event from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach. $25 suggested donation at the door, includes food, no-host bar, silent auction and raffle. Reservations are not necessary.

Saturday

Historic Cottages

Take a walk through the renovated 12-acre Historic District at Crystal Cove State Park at 10 a.m. Learn about the colorful past of the cove and hear about the different uses for each cottage. Meet at Los Trancos parking lot at the trailer (PCH turn inland at stoplight Los Trancos.) $15 day-use parking fee.

Saturday and Sunday

‘Xanadu: The Musical’

No Square Theatre’s latest venture, a musical version of the 1980s film, opens at 7:30 p.m. at No Square Theatre, 384 Legion St., Laguna Beach. Tickets are $22 at nosquare.org and $25 at the door.

Saturday

Aliso Beach Cleanup

OC Parks Staff is looking for a small group of volunteers to assist with beach cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon on a year-round basis at Aliso Beach, 31131 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. There is no cost. To sign up, contact Park Ranger Candice Hubert at [email protected] and complete an application at https://www.ocparksforms.com.

Sunday

Osborne to address Fellowship

Tom Osborne, state historian and environmental columnist, will be the featured speaker at the 10:30 a.m. service at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach, 429 Cypress Drive. Osborne will discuss open space issues. Following the speaker, there will be a sandwich lunch and a discussion with the speaker. The public is invited to attend.

Monday till

Aug. 26

Youth Arts Education Days

The Festival of Arts is hosting Youth Arts Education classes from 11 a.m. to noon weekdays at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Kids can learn about mixed-media, jewelry making, collages and more. Classes are open to children ages 7 to 12. Cost is $10 for materials per child per class. Reservations are required. Call (949) 464-4628, visit https://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org or e-mail [email protected].

Mondays to

July 25

Searching for Health Information

Learn how to search for health information online from 9 to

10:30 a.m. Mondays, except on the Fourth of July, at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. Cost: $50. For more information, call (949) 497-2441.

Tuesday

Junior Ranger Program

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to join a Park Ranger for an introduction to the ecology of Crystal Cove State Park in the weekly Junior Ranger program. Junior Rangers meets on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. at Pelican Point lot #4 (Newport Coast entrance, left at kiosk

to the end.) $15 day-use parking fee.

Tuesdays to Aug. 2

Online Presence For Artists

Artists can discover ways to use the Internet to enhance their reputations, connect with others, and sell their creative work online from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. Cost is $95. For more information, call (949) 497-2441.

Wednesday

St. Mary’s Summer Series

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church holds its summer series, “Exploring the Life of Jesus as a Teacher of Wisdom: The Incarnation,� at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in July with a closing service of evening prayer at 8 p.m. A reception follows. The public is welcome and there is no charge. St. Mary’s is at 428 Park Ave., Laguna Beach. For more information, call (949) 494-3542 or visit stmaryslb.org.

Thursday

Great Plein Air Art Experience

Experience what it’s like to paint outdoors when Crystal Cove Alliance holds its Great Plein Air Art Experience on from 9 a.m. to

2 p.m. Participants will spend a day at Crystal Cove capturing the beauty of the park on canvas. $75 for adults, 16 years and older. No experience required; novices only. To register, visit https://www.crystalcovealliance.org or call (949) 376- 6200. $15 day-use fee.

Fitness Hike

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5 mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (400-foot elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation Volunteers from 8 to 10 a.m. at Willow Canyon. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. To sign up online, visit https://www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. For more information, call (949) 923-2235 or (949) 923-3702.