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TODAY

Friday Night Happy Hour at Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Road, from 5 to 7 p.m. $20 per person, $5 per glass of wine. For more information, call (949) 494-0745.

Live piano entertainment with Saif Eddin or Roger Carr in the lounge inside the Hotel Laguna from 8 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday, at 425 S. Coast Hwy. For more information, call (949) 494-1151.

Family Style will play tonight and Saturday at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave., from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, call (949) 494-3027.

Shawn Jones will play blues/rock in the Shebeen Lounge at Mozambique Restaurant, 1740 S. Coast Hwy., from 8:45 to 11:45 p.m.

SATURDAY

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

Upstart will play Soul/Jazz/Funk in the Shebeen Lounge at Mozambique Restaurant, 1740 S. Coast Hwy., from 8:45 to 11:45 p.m.

SUNDAY

Missiles of October play from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 494-3027.

Simpkin Project will perform Roots Reggae at Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Hwy., from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

The Marine Room hosts a songwriters night from 8 to 11 p.m. at 214 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 494-3027.

Jennifer Hart and Llew Matthews perform at Brussels Bistro, 222 Forest Ave. For more information, call (949) 376-7955.

Mozambique hosts Action Sports Industry Night, with sporty music mixes and extreme sports videos in the Shebeen Lounge, from 7 to 10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

The Rebel Rockers perform weekly at the Sandpiper, 1183 S. CoastHwy., 10 p.m. to closing. For more information, call (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 at 8 p.m. at Ocean Brewing Co., 237 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 497-3381.

Hennessey’s Tavern presents Karaoke at 7 p.m., 213 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 494-2743.

Dave Goldberg and the Duane Allen Trio perform live from 7 to 11 p.m. at Brussels Bistro, 222 Forest Ave. For more information, call (949) 376-7955.

Mozambique hosts Salsa Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Complimentary Salsa lessons are by O.C. Dance Instructor Luis Aragon from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by Salsa spins by El Colombiano from 8 to 10 p.m.

THURSDAY

World Anthem performs reggae at the Sandpiper, 1183 S. CoastHwy., 10 p.m. to closing, $5 cover charge. For more information, call (949) 494-4694.

Scotty Coats spins vinyl in Mozambique Restaurant’s Shebeen Lounge, 1740 S. Coast Hwy., from 7 to 10 p.m. as part of “Lounge Scene.” For more information, call (949) 715-7100.

The Missiles of October perform from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 494-3027.

Get a ‘flight’ of two wines and three cheeses, including bread, crostini and assorted olives ($15); charcuterie plates are also available ($7.50). 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Road. For reservations, call (949) 494-4006or visit www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

Elaine Miles performs at Brussels Bistro, 222 Forest Ave. For more information, call (949) 376-7955.

NIGHTLIFE

230 Forest Ave. Restaurant and Bar.

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

The Aegean Cafe

540 S. Coast Hwy.

Authentic Greek food. Dancing waiters and belly dancers, Greek music performed by Alex Galas and Yiorgos Vassilandonakis. Information, (949) 494-5000

Brussels Bistro

222 Forest Ave.

Jazz Monday to Thursday, DJ party every Friday and Saturday. Information, (949) 376-7955.

The Cabana

440 S. CoastHwy. (949) 376-8595.

El Callejon

480 S. Coast Hwy. Mexican food and bar: (949) 715-5999.

C’est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery

373 S. Coast Hwy. French food. Live entertainment Fridays. No cover; no minimum. Information, (949) 497-5100.

Coyote Grill

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

Club M

680 S. Coast Hwy. Club M opens at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with guest DJs 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 S. Coast Hwy. (949) 499-6311.

Hennessey’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 Hwy. Live entertainment on the grand piano with Saif Eddin or Roger Carr from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. (949) 494-1151.

Koffee Klatch

1440 S. Coast Hwy. Offers a variety of music. (949) 376-6867.

The Marine Room

214 Ocean Ave. Variety of music, plus 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. Song Writers Night every Tuesday. (949) 494-3027.

Mosun

680 S. Coast Hwy. Sushi and sake bar, Japanese cuisine. Also Club M. (949) 497-5646.

Mozambique Restaurant

1740 S. Coast Hwy. Shebeen Lounge has live entertainment. Information: (949) 715-7100.

Nirvana Grille

303 Broadway. Contemporary dining from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Reservations: (949) 497-0027.

Picayo Restaurant

610 N. Coast Hwy. 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 Tuesdays. (949) 497-5051.

Romeo Cucina

249Broadway. Open seven nights a week for dinner, Saturday and Sunday for lunch. (949) 497-6627.

Sandpiper

1183 S. CoastHwy. Live music every night, 10 p.m. to closing. (949) 494-4694.

San Shi Go

1100 S.Coast Hwy. Japanese seafood, sushi bar, sake, ocean view and patio dining: (949) 494-1551.

The White House

340 S. Coast Hwy. Live bands or DJ from 9 p.m. daily. Reggae Sunday and Monday; rock ‘n’ roll Thursday: (949) 494-8088.