DATEBOOK

TODAY

Catch “The Great Squirrel Uprising” at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1. Other performances through Sunday; both matinee and evening performances available.

A Tribute to Neil Diamond at C’est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery, 373 South Coast Highway, 7 p.m. Presenting “Diamond Tom” with singing partner Diane Studer. No cover; no minimum. Information: (949) 497-5100.

Jeffrey Iacono performs cool jazz evenings at Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6620.

Friday Night Happy Hour at Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Road from 5 to 7 p.m. $5 for gourmet food; $6 for wine; $11 minimum. Information: (949) 494-0745.

The Marine Room presents Tricia Freeman from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (also Saturday) at 214 Ocean Ave. Information:(949) 494-3027.

April Spain plays piano and sings jazz every Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.

Saif Eddin plays on the grand piano in the lounge inside the Hotel Laguna from 8 p.m. to midnight today and from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays, at 425 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-1151.

Enjoy live music at the Shebeen Lounge, located in Mozambique Restaurant, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.

SATURDAY

A comedy show hosted by Lynn Epstein and featuring national headliners Matt Iseman of Premium Blend and Johnny Walker of Boys Behaving Badly will be held at 8:30 p.m. at 286 St. Ann’s Drive. Doors open at 8 p.m.; tickets are $10, and there is a two-drink minimum. For tickets or more information, visit www.lynnepstein.com.

Live music at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.

Jeffrey Iacono performs cool jazz evenings at Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6620.

Mike Hamilton brings a mixed bag of variety music to the Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave., from 7 to 11 p.m. Also Sunday, 6 to 10 p.m. Information: (949) 497-8696.

Singer-guitarist George Lawton performs pop standards, blues and folk music every Saturday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at C’est La Vie, 373 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-5100.

SUNDAY

First Sundays featuring Les Amis Musicalles at Studio 6 in the Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; free. Information: www.lagunabeachlive.org.

Enjoy live music at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Highway, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a second set from 6 to 9 p.m. Information: (949) 715-7100.

Gary Hogan performs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

The Marine Room presents Missiles of October every Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.

After-beach revelry every Sunday: Go Go Boys, free buffet at 6 p.m.; beer bust from 4 p.m. to closing; Skyy martini specials; no cover charge. Boom Boom Room and Boom Café, 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.

MONDAY

Late Nite Catechism 2 is on stage at 7:30 p.m. at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Tickets, $39. Information: (949) 397-2787 or www.lagunaplayhouse.com

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

TUESDAY

Synthesis performs every Tuesday evening at Partners Bistro, 448 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

The Marine Room hosts The Girls from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesday at 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.

WEDNESDAY

Ken Garcia’s Acoustic Trio, consisting of Garcia on guitar, Bobby Bancalari on mandolin and Brian Chapman on upright bass, perform every Wednesday from 8 p.m. on at Ocean Brewing Co., 237 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 497-3381.

The Boom Boom Room presents the Dream Girls Revue Drag Show every Wednesday, hosted by Chad Michaels. See Cher, Bette, Cristina, Celine and more, 10 p.m., 1401 South Coast Highway. Information, (949) 494-7588.

Brad Malinowski performs at 7:30 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

April Spain plays jazz piano and sings every Wednesday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.

THURSDAY

Matt Otto performs at 7:30 p.m. at Partners Bistro, 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

The Missiles of October perform every Thursday from 8:30 to midnight at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.

Get a ‘flight’ of two wines and three cheeses, including bread, crostini and assorted olives ($15); charcuterie plates are also available ($7). 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Laguna Culinary Arts. 845 Laguna Canyon Road. Reservations: (949) 494-4006. Information: www.LagunaCulinaryArts.com.

April Spain plays jazz piano and sings every Thursday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Cedar Creek Inn, 384 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-8696.

NIGHTLIFE

230 Forest Ave. Restaurant

and Bar. Upscale food and drinks. (949) 494-2545.

The Boom Boom Room

has live music and dancing for the after-beach crowd and caters to the gay lifestyle.

Wet Underwear contest Fridays; half-price dinners on Tuesdays served by Violet Rose Magenta, the Purple Lady of Laguna Beach; Dream Girls Review Drag Show on Wednesdays; T Dance on Sundays. 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.

The Cabana

440 S. Coast Highway. (949) 376-8595.

Canyon Lodge

American Grill, 31106 S. Coast Highway. (949) 499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn

Hosting Mike Hamilton, the one-man band, performing from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays; and April Spain on jazz piano and vocals from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays at 384 Forest Ave. (949) 497-8696.

C’est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery, French food, 373 So. Coast Highway. Live entertainment on Fridays. No cover; no minimum. Information, (949) 497-5100.

Coyote Grill

31621 S. Coast Highway. California Baja-style cuisine, ocean view and al fresco patio dining: (949) 499-4033.

Club M

680 S. Coast Highway. Club M opens at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with guest DJ’s spinning the best in hip-hop, Top 40, R&B; and Old Skool. $10 cover charge. (949) 497-5646.

Eva’s, A Caribbean Kitchen, 31732 So. Coast Highway. (949) 499-6311.

Hennessy’s Tavern

213 Ocean Ave. Upstairs, live music or DJ from 9 p.m. nightly except Monday, no cover charge. (949) 494-2743.

Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge

425 S. Coast Highway. Live entertainment on the grand piano by Gary Giampolo on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Performances by Austin Ray on Friday and Saturday. Tapas with an Asian flair is Monday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. is “attitude adjustment hour.” (949) 494-1151