Calendar
Friday
LagunaTots Auditions
No Square Theatre is holding auditions for the next LagunaTots production from 3 to 8 p.m. by appointment only at Legion Hall, 384 Legion St. Kids from grades 1 through 12 are welcome to try out and should come prepared to sing and dance. For more information, visit nosquare.org.
English Garden Open
House
The English Garden will celebrate 20 years in business with an open house from 3 to 8 p.m. An after party will be held next door at the Sandpiper. For more information, call (949) 494-7114 or visit englishgardenflorals.com. The English Garden is at 1199 S. Coast Hwy.
Friday Flicks
The Arts Commission will screen the film “The Red Chapel” at 7 p.m. at the Festival of Arts Forum Theatre, 625 Laguna Canyon Road. Admission is free.
Shared Adventure
Ralph Sanabria will share photographs and insight into his journey to Ground Zero in New York City at noon at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St.
Saturday
‘Shakespeare’s Fool’
The HeART of Laguna presents musician Jason Feddy and “Shakespeare’s Fool,” a theatrical production of songs and speeches inspired by William Shakespeare. The performance is at 7 p.m. at the Forum Theatre on the Festival of Arts grounds. All proceeds go to the Artists Benevolence Fund. A limited number of tickets are available for $50. For more information, visit https://www.sawdustartfestival.org/
heart-of-laguna-tickets.
Compost Workshop
Soka University in Aliso Viejo is hosting a free compost workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the school, 1 University Drive. To register, call Rae Beimer at (949) 425-2535 or email [email protected].
Patriots Day Parade
The 46th annual Patriots Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. at Laguna Beach High School. This year’s theme is “Never Forget.”
Till Sunday
‘Up the Down Staircase’
Thurston Middle School’s “Up the Down Staircase,” a play about student life in a New York City public school is playing at the school’s Black Box Theatre. Showtimes are
4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and
7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. For more information, call (949) 497-7769.
Sunday
Bee Movie
The Laguna Beach Film Society will screen the documentary “Queen of the Sun” at 2 p.m. at the Forum Theatre on the Festival of Arts grounds. Tickets are $15 or $10 for students. There will be a talk with a local beekeeper after the film.
Tuesday
Discussion Group
The Great Decisions discussion group will meet at 1:30 p.m. for “Indonesia,” presented by Revia Morton Dimond. It will meet again at 7 p.m. to discuss cyber security with Bruce Taylor. For more information, call Jean Raun at (949) 494-2247.
Meeting And Potluck
Transition Laguna holds its monthly meeting and potluck at 6:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive.
Wednesday
Gaur Purnima
Celebrate the festival of Gaur Purnima at 6 p.m. at the Hare Krishna Temple, 285 Legion St. The night includes a free vegetarian feast, discussion and chanting.
Thursday
Purim in the Wild West
The Purim in the Wild West celebration will take place at 5 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center, 30804 S. Coast Hwy. The event will feature Megillah readings, food, entertainment and crafts for kids. Cowboy hats and boots are encouraged. Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for kids. RSVP online at https://www.chabadoflaguna.com or call (949) 499-0770.
Movie Night
Transition Laguna holds its “Popcorn and Pillows” movie night at 6:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. This month’s film is “Power of Community.” Bring your own pillows, cushions or mats.
March 9
Legacy Ball
Laguna Beach Seniors will be giving its 2012 Legacy Award to Mary Fegraus at its sixth annual Legacy Ball at The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road, Newport Beach.
Garden Club Meeting
Succulent landscape designer Matthew Maggio will speak at the Laguna Beach Garden Club meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Tankersley Hall of Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. For more information, visit https://www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org.