Calendar
YOUR WEEKEND
FRIDAY: Laguna Nursery Summer Concerts presents Garden Cabaret from 6 to 10 p.m. at Laguna Nursery, 1370 S. Coast Hwy. Enjoy food, wine and live music. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door. For more information, call (949) 494-5200.
SATURDAY: The world premiere of the family-friendly fantasy rock musical “White Dalmatian” is at Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave. The show features dancing, comedy, puppetry and blacklight theater. For showtimes and more, visit https://www.gallimaufry.org/festival.html.
SUNDAY: Laguna Art Museum’s Curator of Collections Janet Blake, shown, will host a lecture on historical California art from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum, 307 Cliff Drive. Free for museum members; non-members must pay museum admission. For more information, call (949) 494-8971 or email [email protected].
Friday
Free Rare Book Appraisals
Once a month, from 9 to 11 a.m., the Susi Q Senior Center offers a chance to bring in old or rare books and have them appraised by a long-time book professional. No appointment is necessary. There is a five-book maximum per person, per month.
Friday till Sunday
‘White Dalmatian’
The world premiere of the family-friendly fantasy rock musical “White Dalmatian” is at Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave. The show features dancing, comedy, puppetry and blacklight theater. For showtimes and more, visit https://www.gallimaufry.org/festival.html.
Saturday
‘Jazz on the Green’
Greg Adams and East Bay Soul will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. on the green at the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Cost is free with paid festival admission. For more information, visit https://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.
Seedlings For Sale
Transition Laguna Food Group is selling vegetable seedlings at the Farmers Market. They will have a large selection of tomatoes, peppers, arugula, herbs, Swiss chard, lettuce, cilantro and squash plants. The booth is at the back of the Farmers Market on Local’s Lane.
Tuesday
Art Talks
Jonathan Burke, president of Laguna College of Art & Design, will lead a discussion with faculty and alumni from LCAD who are exhibiting artists from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Festival of Arts’ Art Talks. The talk is free with Festival of Arts admission. For more information, visit https://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.
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. Discover online resources and ideas on how other artists use the Internet to develop their online presence. Cost: $95. For more information, call (949) 497-2441.
Wednesday
Jazz Wednesdays
Club Django performs as part of Laguna Beach Live! Jazz Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hotel Laguna, 425 S. Coast Hwy. $10 cover, with food and beverages available for purchase. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. For more information, call (949) 715-9713, visit https://www.lagunabeachlive.org or email [email protected].
Yoga For Adults
Enjoy a peaceful, 1.5-mile walk as you learn yoga stretches, breathing and relaxation exercises. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Meet at 8 a.m. at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve. Sign up at https://www.
lagunacanyon.org/activities.html. Call (949) 923-2235. Parking is $3, donation is $2.
Thursday
Introduction To Microsoft Word
Designed for those with basic PC knowledge who want to know more about Microsoft Word, this class gives hands-on practice to create letters, signs, and other documents from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. Cost: $75. For more information, call (949) 497-2441.
Mandala Project Launches
A launch party for the “Many Hands Mandala Project” is from 6 to 9 p.m. during Artwalk at Pure Light Candle Studios, 540 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 202. Participate in making the first community mandala, with proceeds going to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. For more information, visit https://www.purelightcelebrations.com.
Art Talks
Artist and conservator Andre Lohnert will discuss how to care for your art collection from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Festival of Arts’ Art Talks. The talk is free with Festival of Arts admission. For more information, visit https://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.
Mondays till Aug. 8
The Easy Way To Using The Internet
Learn strategies for effective online searches to help you find what you’re looking for from 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. With a mix of demonstrations and hands-on exercises, this class will help students learn how to use the Internet to find information. Cost: $75. For more information, call (949) 497-2441.
Mondays until 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 email [email protected].
Tuesdays to Aug. 9
Introduction To Blogging
Learn the difference between a website and a blog and typical attributes necessary in a blog from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Susi Q Senior Center, 380 Third St. Designed for beginners, this class will help inspire students with the motivation, confidence and skills to start a blog. Cost: $80. For more information, call (949) 497-2441.