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TODAY

MURAL INSTALLATION

The city of Laguna Beach Arts Commission will invite the public to

work with Laguna Beach artist Gerard Basil Stripling for the mural

installation at Lang Park Community Center. Titled “Mementos,” the

murals will be created of items donated by the community. The

community is invited to participate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through

Nov. 14 at the Lang Park Community Center, 21540 Wesley Drive. The

event is free and participants can sign up through the recreation

brochure or with the Arts Commission by mail, at the Saturday Farmers

Market and on the day of the event. No experience is necessary, and

the minimum age must be 14. Information: (949) 497-0722

‘CONSTANT STAR’

Five actresses will portray Ida B. Wells, a journalist and civil

rights activist who organized the first anti-lynching campaign in the

United States. The performance will feature 20 songs sung A Capella

in five-part harmony. The musical will run through Dec. 5 at the

Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Call for ticket prices and

show times. Information: (949) 497-2787.

GALLIMAUFRY OPERA

March of the Falsettos, a comic operetta, will be presented by

Gallimaufry Performing Arts at 8 p.m. at the Forum Theatre on the

Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. The

production runs through Nov. 21. Tickets are $25 for general

admission and $18 for seniors and students. Information: (949)

499-5060.

A TASTE OF WINE

Wine tasting takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Len’s

Wine Cite. Different wines will be sampled each week. Len’s is at 303

Broadway in Broadway Plaza. Information: (949) 376-2215.

SATURDAY

STAGE DOOR

The Laguna Beach High School will perform “Stage Door,” a play by

Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman, at the Laguna Beach High School

Artists’ Theater, 625 Park Avenue. Tickets are $15 for reserved

seats, $10 for adults and $8 for students. Information: for days and

show times, (949) 497-7769.

LATIN JAZZ AND DANCING

Romeo Cucina will feature Latin jazz and dancing with Ivan

Marcello and his band. The music will begin at 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Romeo Cucina is located at 249 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6627.

CRYSTAL COVE HIKES

Crystal Cove backcountry hikes today and Sunday. Meet at the flag

pole at the El Moro State Park visitor’s center. Information: (949)

497-7647.

SUNDAY

MOSUN

Listen to live music, from 5 to 11 p.m. Sundays, by Nick Hernandez

of Common Sense. Roll and drink specials. 680 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 497-5646.

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS

Partners Bistro will feature the Anna Stafford Duo playing

instrumental, classical and jazz violin from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Partners Bistro is located at 448 S. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 497-4441.

TUESDAY

BLUES AT PARTNERS BISTRO

Partners Bistro features “Blues for Tuesdays” from 7 to 10 p.m.

with blues masters Dave Cross and Will Brady. Cross and Brady have 30

years of experience and will cover all forms of blues and jazz.

Tuesday night is also “Two for Tuesdays,” offering two glasses of

house wine with the second one free. Partners Bistro is at 448 S.

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

WEDNESDAY

Live Music at Partners Bistro

Partners will feature contemporary Jazz Vocals and Blues by

Lenelle from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Partners Bistro is located at 448 S.

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

MUSIC AT THE SANDPIPER

The Sandpiper has live music every night. The Sandpiper is at 1183

S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-4694.

THURSDAY

SKIMBOARD FILM

“A Feast of Friends,” a skimboarding movie produced and directed

by Laguna Beach High School students Ben Witte and Isaac Zoller

features local skimboard heroes and will premiere tonight at two

screening times, 7 and 8 p.m. at the Laguna Beach South Coast

Cinemas, 162 S. Coast Highway. Tickets are $7. Information: (949)

497-1711.

ANIMAL EXHIBITION

The Laguna College of Art and Design will present Animal

Exhibition through Jan. 20 at the Laguna College of Art and Design,

2222 Laguna Canyon Road. The exhibition is open Monday through

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: (949) 376-6000.

POETRY MEETING

Laguna Poets meet at 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in

the back room of the Jolly Roger, at 400 S. Coast Highway. Bring

poems to this free evening of poetry sharing and reading.

Information: (949)494-6649.

TWO FOR ONE AT WOODY’S

Woody’s at the Beach offers two-for-one drinks from 9 p.m. to

closing on Thursdays. Buy your first drink and get a ticket for a

like drink to be redeemed at the bar. Woody’s is at 1305 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 376-8809.

MARTINI MADNESS

Partners Bistro offers $4.75 martinis and live music Thursday

Nights with Dave Carpenter playing acoustic jazz. Partners Bistro is

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

NOV. 20

WINTER FESTIVAL

The Sawdust Art Festival, a holiday art and crafts festival

featuring More than 170 artists will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

at the Sawdust Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. The event

will feature hands-on activities and seasonal entertainment such as

Santa, a real snowfield and a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $4.50 for adults, and $2 for children. The festival also

runs on Nov. 21, and Nov. 26 through Nov. 28. Information: (949)

494-3030.

NOV. 25

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Rescuing Unwanted Fury Friends will hold the annual Thanksgiving

Dinner from noon to 4 p.m. at the Tivoli Terrace Restaurant, 650

Canyon Road. Pets are welcome. The dinner will be a traditional

Thanksgiving meal, featuring pet and family portraits by Heidi

Schoenemann. The cost is $22 for adults and $11 for children under

12. A vegetarian meal option is also available. Information: (949)

494-9650.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Storytime at 11

a.m. every Wednesday. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St.

Information: (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Story time series starts at 7

p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market is from 8

a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City

Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

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

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

free, but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation,

please call for an appointment. Information: (949) 494-3050.

THE HERITAGE

WALKING COMPANION

Pick up a free flier and take a self-guided tour of the bungalows

and cottages of Laguna on the Laguna Beach Transit. Fliers and

transit schedules are available at the Recreation Department in City

Hall, 505 Forest Ave., or the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau, 252

Broadway. Information: Laguna Beach Transit, (949) 497-0746; Laguna

Beach Visitors Bureau, (949) 497-9229; or Recreation, (949) 497-0716.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2 1/2 acres of the upper slopes

of Boat Canyon and features a range of plants and small-themed

gardens. Tours through the private residence must be scheduled in

advance. Information: (949) 497-0716.

NIGHTLIFE

230 Forest Avenue Restaurant and Bar. Upscale food and drinks.

(949) 494-2545.

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

caters to the gay lifestyle. 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.