DATEBOOK

TODAY

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.

Shawn Jones performs 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

Common Ground performs 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 from 6 to 9 p.m. (also Saturday and Sunday) 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

Tango Nato rings in the new year at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Highway. Call for dinner menus and cover charge information at (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 Tricia Freeman from 4 to 8 p.m., followed by jukebox music, at 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

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 a songwriters’ night every Tuesday from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesday at 214 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-3027.

WEDNESDAY

The Rebel Rockers perform weekly at the Sandpiper, 1183 S. Coast Highway, 10 p.m. to closing. (949) 494-4694.

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

Reggae group World Anthem performs weekly at the Sandpiper, 1183 S. Coast Highway, 10 p.m. to closing, $5 cover charge. (949) 494-4694.

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

Javier’s Cantina & Grill

480 S. Coast Highway. Mexican food and bar: (949) 494-1239.

Koffee Klatch

1440 S. Coast Highway offers a variety of music. (949) 376-6867.

Laguna Beach Brewing Co.

at 422 S. Coast Highway features a Persian nightclub Fridays and Saturdays with a DJ spinning a variety of music, including Persian, hip-hop and 80s, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10 cover, no minimum. Food, bar and microbrew. (949) 499-2337.

Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave., offering a variety of music. There is Lotto, Hot Spot, jukebox, pool table, pinball, video games and four satellite TVs, including two big-screens. Live music Friday and Saturday. The Missiles of October play unplugged every Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and every Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Songwriters’ Night every Tuesday. (949) 494-3027.

Mosun, sushi and sake bar, Japanese cuisine. Also Club M, 680 So. Coast Highway. (949) 497-5646.

Mozambique Restaurant, Shebeen Lounge, live entertainment, 1740 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 715-7100.

Partners Bistro is at 448 S. Coast Highway. Live music every Sunday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Gary Hogan Trio, Monday night; Blues on Tuesday with Blues Masters Dave Cross & Will Brady; varied live music program Wednesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Martini Madness & Live Music every Thursday night. (949) 497-4441.

Picayo Restaurant is at 610 N. Coast Highway. New martini lounge and wine bar open from 4 to 10 p.m. weekdays; weekends 4 to 11 p.m. Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. features $4 martinis. Laguna locals receive 25% off their food bill on Tuesdays. (949) 497-5051.

Ristorante Robilio, 303 Broadway, has outdoor seating and live entertainment Wed. and Sat., open daily 5-10 p.m. Reservations recommended. (949) 497-6220.

Romeo Cucina is at 249 Broadway. Open 7 nights a week for dinner, Saturday and Sunday for lunch. (949) 497-6627.

Sandpiper is at 1183 S. Coast Highway. Live music every night, 10 p.m. to closing. (949) 494-4694.

San Shi Go is at 1100 S. Coast Highway. Japanese seafood, sushi bar, sake, ocean view and patio dining: (949) 494-1551.

Tabu Grill, 2892 So. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7743

The White House is at 340 S. Coast Highway. Live bands or DJ beginning at 9 p.m. daily. Reggae on Sunday and Monday; rock ‘n roll on Thursday: (949) 494-8088.

Woody’s at the Beach is at 1305 S. Coast Highway. Monday Night is “Woody’s Unwrapped” offering home-style cooking, Thursday is two-for-one after 9 p.m. (949) 376-8809.

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