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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T170000
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SUMMARY:Birthday Party - Laguna Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 100th birthday of the Laguna Beach Art Association\, the Laguna Art Museum will host a free day with art activities\, docent tours\, and special giveaways.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/birthday-party-laguna-art-museum/
LOCATION:Laguna Art Museum\, 307 Cliff Drive\, Laguna Beach
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180823T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180823T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
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SUMMARY:Wine & Chocolate Tastings + LA Collective
DESCRIPTION:My favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate.” It’s a great evening of wine and chocolate tastings\, with great music to boot! \nI’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art\, live jazz\, wine and chocolate at your disposal for two full hours\, life can’t get much better. It happens every Thursday night through the festival season from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nThis year\, you’ll be sampling a variety of Kendall Jackson wines\, each of which is expertly paired with a variety of high end chocolates from XAN Confections. As you enjoy your chocolates and wine\, you have free run of the Festival grounds to peruse art from 140 California-based artists. Meanwhile\, different jazz ensembles entertain weekly. Thursday\, Aug. 23rd  features the ever popular contemporary jazz group\, L.A. Collective \nTickets\nTickets for “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate” are $20\, which does not include Festival of Arts admission or reserved seating. You must be 21 to participate. \nThe Festival is always free to Laguna Beach residents and military. Otherwise\, General Admission on Thursday evenings is $10\, $7 for seniors and $5 children\, ages 6-12. Gates open at noon. \nVIP Seats a Plus\nIf you’re more interested in sitting and sipping vs. walking through the art show\, limited reserved seating is available for the jazz at an additional $35 per person. Go online to http://foapom.com\, click the CALENDAR\, and then choose your Thursday evening attendance. You will be able to reserve your Thursday VIP seats from any Thursday page. \nSee you at the FOA!
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/wine-chocolate-tastings-la-collective/
LOCATION:festival of arts pageant of the masters\, 650 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
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SUMMARY:Festival Runway Show
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 19\, the Festival of Arts will hold its annual Festival Runway Fashion Show from noon to 3 p.m. Highlighting creativity\, sustainability and innovation\, the Festival Runway Fashion Show has grown in popularity year after year. Now in its tenth year\, the competition is more exciting than ever as Festival artists compete to win the top prize. \nCompeting in this show “where fashion meets art” are Festival exhibitors Richard Bohn\, Carla Bosch\, Antje Campbell\, Kate Cohen\, Brad Elsberry\, Carolyn Johnson\, Elizabeth McGhee\, Adam Neeley\, and Kirsten Whalen. Utilizing reclaimed\, reused or recycled material\, each artist is encouraged to wow the judges with their talent and originality. \nThe Festival Runway Fashion Show offers cash prizes of $1\,000 in four categories: Most Creative Concept\, Most Exciting ensemble inspired by Pageant of the Masters theme “Under the Sun\,” Most Innovative Use of Materials\, and Most Glamorous & Elegant “Red Carpet” worthy creation. There will also be a “People’s Choice Award” to be voted on at the event. \nThe fashion show will be hosted by KTTV FOX11’s Entertainment Reporter Amanda Salas. She has been covering red carpets and award shows for over 10 years for Hollywood Today Live and the Orange County Register before joining the FOX11 team in 2017. Selecting the winners will be a panel of judges that include International Film Production Designer Nelson Coates (see my article on his newest release\, Crazy Rich Asians)\, Radar Online Entertainment Editor Alexis Tereszcuk\, OK! Magazine Associate Publisher Shelley Fariello\, LACMA Curator of Costumes and Textiles Kaye Spilker\, and costume designer Alex Jaeger. \n“The Festival Runway Fashion Show is one of the most popular events of the summer\,” said Susan Davis\, director of special events for the Festival of Arts. “The artists put so much effort and ingenuity into crafting these stunning one-of-a-kind runway looks. It’s not to be missed!”
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/festival-runway-show/
LOCATION:festival of arts pageant of the masters\, 650 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180810T023717Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Buckeyes Season Kickoff Party - Skyloft
DESCRIPTION:At Long Last – FOOTBALL IS BACK!\nThe OSU Buckeye Viewing Parties at Skyloft are back! Skyloft Laguna Beach is the Buckeyes “SKYBOX” for every single football game\, beginning on Sept. 1st and running through the Big Ten Conference Championship on December 1st. Skyloft is a designated game watch location of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Orange County. \nGet in the spirit with a Buckeye Kickoff Tailgate Party on Sat\, Aug. 18th\, from 2 – 4 p.m. A specialty Buckeye menu will be in play\, along with Buckeye drink specials as OSU alums and fans reunite for yet another season to network\, hobnob and predict the Buckeyes’ future. Come on down!
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/ohio-buckeyes-season-kickoff-party-skyloft/
LOCATION:Skyloft\, 422S. Coast Highway\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180802T200124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T232204Z
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SUMMARY:Ruben Flores' Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Years ago\, Ruben Flores of Laguna Nursery fame started the Garden Walk at his original location at Mountain and Coast Highway and continued the tradition after moving the nursery to North Laguna at Jasmine. \nEvery time I go on these walks\, I have so much darned fun. Ruben is a walking Wiki of every imaginable tree\, shrub\, flowering weirdness and weed. \nBut it doesn’t stop there. Because he has expanded his landscape architect business to interior rescue as well\, Ruben knows every architectural style (and where people mix and match building materials or all the wrong plants in the rudest of ways). He talks about pavers and sprinkler placement and where the sun will shine on an inappropriately located plant. \nIt’s the most imaginative way to really discover the magic of Laguna Beach. Usually about two hours in length\, the Garden Walk is just $10 for thousands of dollars of advice. Wear good walking shoes and bring water. \nLaguna Nursery and Ruben’s landscape business\, Visionscape\, Inc. are located together at 397 North Coast Highway (Jasmine cross street). Call to reserve your Garden Walk at (949) 494-5200.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/ruben-flores-garden-walk/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180820
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
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SUMMARY:"The Vic" - World's Largest Skim Contest
DESCRIPTION:In May this year\, the Pros’ United Skim Tour began 2018’s seasonal run for the crown at a full-on gallop. The Tour hits both coasts\, with Cabo San Lucas and Santa Cruz early in the season\, followed by East Coast Outer Banks (NC) and Dewey Beach\, Delaware continuing to rack up points for frontrunners. \nNothing\, however is bigger than “The Vic” Skim Contest\, the granddaddy event of them all. And it all happens again this year on the weekend of Aug. 18-19th at Aliso Creek Beach. \nYear to year\, the worldwide leaderboard tends to belong to South Laguna (SoLag) guys who began skimming as mere groms. Given that skimboarding was actually and officially launched many decades ago in South Laguna Beach\, it’s no surprise that Laguna’s own continue to dominate the worldwide scene. \nSee details on frontrunners and the day’s activities here
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/the-vic-worlds-largest-skim-contest-2/
LOCATION:Aliso Creek Beach\, 31131 Coast Highway\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180802T213216Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Chocolate Tastings + Bill Cantos\, Mari Falcone
DESCRIPTION:My favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate.” It’s a great evening of wine and chocolate tastings\, with great music to boot! \nI’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art\, live jazz\, wine and chocolate at your disposal for two full hours\, life can’t get much better. It happens every Thursday night through the festival season from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nThis year\, you’ll be sampling a variety of Kendall Jackson wines\, each of which is expertly paired with a variety of high end chocolates from XAN Confections. As you enjoy your chocolates and wine\, you have free run of the Festival grounds to peruse art from 140 California-based artists. Meanwhile\, different jazz ensembles entertain weekly. Thursday\, Aug. 16th  features the singer/songwriters Bill Cantos (tours/toured with Phil Collins\, Elton John\, Leon Russell\, Barry Manilow to name a few) and Mari Falcone (tours/toured with Donna Summer\, Amy Grant\, Nell Carter\, and currenlty part of the creative team of Chasing Mem’ries). \nTickets\nTickets for “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate” are $20\, which does not include Festival of Arts admission or reserved seating. You must be 21 to participate. \nThe Festival is always free to Laguna Beach residents and military. Otherwise\, General Admission on Thursday evenings is $10\, $7 for seniors and $5 children\, ages 6-12. Gates open at noon. \nVIP Seats a Plus\nIf you’re more interested in sitting and sipping vs. walking through the art show\, limited reserved seating is available for the jazz at an additional $35 per person. Go online to http://foapom.com\, click the CALENDAR\, and then choose your Thursday evening attendance. You will be able to reserve your Thursday VIP seats from any Thursday page. \nSee you at the FOA!
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/wine-chocolate-tastings-bill-cantos-mari-falcone/
LOCATION:festival of arts pageant of the masters\, 650 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180816
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180810T001651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T001651Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Rich Asians Debut (Go Nelson Coates!)
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve followed me for any length of time\, you know I’m a crazy\, adoring fan of Nelson Coates\, a Laguna beach resident who happens to be an uber-talented Production Designer for many of Hollywood’s blockbuster films. \nOn August 15th\, Crazy Rich Asians\, the movie that is already being called the “2018 Summer Rom-Com Winner” debuts\, and its every lavish detail nods to our own Nelson Coates. \nSee full story on Nelson here … 
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/crazy-rich-asians-debut-go-nelson-coates/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180807T002818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T002818Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak Harbor Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocean Institute for a tour around Dana Point Harbor. This program includes: – 2 hour interactive tour around the Dana Point Harbor – A history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem – Admission to the Ocean Institute – Ocean Institute baseball cap and bag All experience levels are welcome. Must be at least 12 years old to participate. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/kayak-harbor-tour-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180807T004138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T013056Z
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SUMMARY:Bioluminescence Cruise
DESCRIPTION:There’s a luminous underwater world just waiting to shine! Learn about the remarkable ability of some marine animals to glow in the dark and witness this curiously beautiful phenomenon in the unique night ocean tour with the Ocean Institute. \nCome aboard the R/V Sea Explorer off the coast of Dana Point to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds\, sea lions\, and bioluminescent plankton. A meter net is deployed 600 feet deep to capture thousands of these drifting organisms which have the ability to make their own light. Also\, witness the food chain under our deployed squid light–from the tiniest of plankton\, to fish and squid–and at times the sea lions and dolphin who feed on them \nCost:\n$45/Adult (18-54)\n$35/Senior (55 & up)\n$35/Active Duty Military (ID required)\n$25/Child (4 -17) \nTickets are here. \nMembers receive a 10% discount; enter your Member ID # in the “Have a code” field to receive your discount. Groups of 4 or more receive a 25% discount off each ticket. This cannot be combined with a Member discount. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/bioluminescence-cruise/
LOCATION:Ocean Institute\, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
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SUMMARY:Wine & Chocolate Tastings + Steely Dan Tribute
DESCRIPTION:My favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate.” It’s a great evening of wine and chocolate tastings\, with great music to boot! \nI’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art\, live jazz\, wine and chocolate at your disposal for two full hours\, life can’t get much better. It happens every Thursday night through the festival season from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nThis year\, you’ll be sampling a variety of Kendall Jackson wines\, each of which is expertly paired with a variety of high end chocolates from XAN Confections. As you enjoy your chocolates and wine\, you have free run of the Festival grounds to peruse art from 140 California-based artists. Meanwhile\, different jazz ensembles entertain weekly. Thursday\, Aug. 9th features the very popular Steely Dan Tribute Band\, Pretzel Logic. \nTickets\nTickets for “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate” are $20\, which does not include Festival of Arts admission or reserved seating. You must be 21 to participate. \nThe Festival is always free to Laguna Beach residents and military. Otherwise\, General Admission on Thursday evenings is $10\, $7 for seniors and $5 children\, ages 6-12. Gates open at noon. \nVIP Seats a Plus\nIf you’re more interested in sitting and sipping vs. walking through the art show\, limited reserved seating is available for the jazz at an additional $35 per person. Go online to http://foapom.com\, click the CALENDAR\, and then choose your Thursday evening attendance. You will be able to reserve your Thursday VIP seats from any Thursday page. \nSee you at the FOA!
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/wine-chocolate-tastings-steely-dan-tribute/
LOCATION:festival of arts pageant of the masters\, 650 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180807T005654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T012951Z
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Bark your calendar to join other canines and their companions to sniff and schmooze at Yappy Hour at The Ritz-Carlton\, Laguna Niguel (in Dana Point). \n\nHaute hounds enjoy lapping up libations\, while human guests relax with a glass of Mutt Lynch wine or a refreshing cocktail featuring Tito’s Vodka. Beer and a selection of barbecue items are also available for purchase. Proceeds support The Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence. \nComplimentary – Food & Beverage available for purchase. Location: Dana Lawn.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/yappy-hour/
LOCATION:The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel\, 1 Ritz Carlton Drive\, Dana Point
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Bark your calendar to join other canines and their companions to sniff and schmooze at Yappy Hour at The Ritz-Carlton\, Laguna Niguel (in Dana Point). \n\nHaute hounds enjoy lapping up libations\, while human guests relax with a glass of Mutt Lynch wine or a refreshing cocktail featuring Tito’s Vodka. Beer and a selection of barbecue items are also available for purchase. Proceeds support The Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence. \nComplimentary – Food & Beverage available for purchase. Location: Dana Lawn.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/yappy-hour-10/
LOCATION:The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel\, 1 Ritz Carlton Drive\, Dana Point
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180902T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180807T012837Z
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SUMMARY:End of the Rainbow - Laguna Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:This highly acclaimed production tells the story of Judy Garland’s 1968 comeback as she undertakes an exhausting series of concerts and London’s premiere cabaret\, Talk of the Town to try and reclaim her crown as the greatest talent of the generation. \n\n\n Buy Tickets
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/end-of-the-rainbow-laguna-playhouse/
LOCATION:Laguna Playhouse\, 606 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180802T202723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T202947Z
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SUMMARY:Beachfront Cinema: Jaws
DESCRIPTION:Every now and then\, an event is so cool I just have to mention it\, even if it falls outside of the confines of Laguna Beach. \nPerhaps in keeping with Shark Month\, see a GIANT screening of Jaws (21+) in HUNTINGTON BEACH on one of the largest inflatable outdoor movie screens in California. Sorry\, but I’m a super JAWS fan\, and what better venue? (I know\, I know . . .) \nArrive early for pre-movie festivities such as live entertainment\, games and contests. Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase from food booths and the beach bar. Pre-movie activities 5 p.m.\, show time at dusk (8 p.m.). $15 GA\, $49 VIP (includes jumbo 2-person bean bag). Lifeguard tower 14 at Huntington State Beach. \nLittle known trivia facts about the filming of Jaws – pulled from this great article – read it in full!  CNN Jaws Movie  \n\nThe movie’s 25-foot great white shark was played by three full-scale mechanical models towed by submerged “sleds” or guided by hidden scuba divers. The crew nicknamed the shark “Bruce” after Spielberg’s lawyer\, Bruce Ramer. Spielberg\, frustrated by the shark’s frequent malfunctions\, had another name for it: “the great white turd.”\nFor the famous scene in which Quint recounts the sinking of the USS Indianapolis\, Shaw persuaded Spielberg to let him have a few drinks before the cameras started rolling. But Shaw got so drunk\, he had to be carried to the set and couldn’t get through his lines. He later called Spielberg and apologized; they shot the scene again the next day\, and Shaw nailed it.\nSpielberg wasn’t satisfied with the scene in which Hooper investigates a fisherman’s sunken boat and is jolted when the man’s disembodied head floats out of the hull. So Spielberg recruited a small crew and reshot the scene in film editor Verna Fields’ backyard swimming pool in Encino\, California. To make the clear\, chlorinated water match the murkier look of the ocean\, crew members poured a gallon of milk into the pool.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/beachfront-cinema-jaws/
LOCATION:Huntington State Beach – Lifeguard Tower 14
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T193000
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SUMMARY:Wine & Chocolate Tastings + Grammy Winning Gregg Karukas
DESCRIPTION:My favorite weekly event at the Festival of Art? Easy. Thursday evening’s “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate.” It’s a great evening of wine and chocolate tastings\, with great music to boot! \nI’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art\, live jazz\, wine and chocolate at your disposal for two full hours\, life can’t get much better. It happens every Thursday night through the festival season from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nThis year\, you’ll be sampling a variety of Kendall Jackson wines\, each of which is expertly paired with a variety of high end chocolates from XAN Confections. As you enjoy your chocolates and wine\, you have free run of the Festival grounds to peruse art from 140 California-based artists. Meanwhile\, different jazz ensembles entertain weekly. This coming Thursday\, August 2nd features two well-known musicians\, Grammy winning keyboardist Gregg Karukas and 35-year sax phenom Michael Paulo.  \nTickets\nTickets for “Art\, Jazz\, Wine & Chocolate” are $20\, which does not include Festival of Arts admission or reserved seating. You must be 21 to participate. \nThe Festival is always free to Laguna Beach residents and military. Otherwise\, General Admission on Thursday evenings is $10\, $7 for seniors and $5 children\, ages 6-12. Gates open at noon. \nVIP Seats a Plus\nIf you’re more interested in sitting and sipping vs. walking through the art show\, limited reserved seating is available for the jazz at an additional $35 per person. Go online to http://foapom.com\, click the CALENDAR\, and then choose your Thursday evening attendance. You will be able to reserve your Thursday VIP seats from any Thursday page. \nSee you at the FOA!
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/wine-chocolate-tastings-grammy-winning-gregg-karukas/
LOCATION:festival of arts pageant of the masters\, 650 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180705T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180702T212158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T214258Z
UID:26542-1530792000-1530833400@thebestoflagunabeach.com
SUMMARY:Festival of Arts Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Laguna Beach’s world renowned Pageant of the Masters\, the Pageant’s Festival o Arts Art Show is a rich exhibit of Orange County artists\, and includes demonstrations\, art workshops\, daily art tours\, live music and more. Its jury process and open-air gallery setting allow this festival to please all types of connoisseurs. The 2018 show features original artwork from 140 award-winning artists from Orange County. \nArt-related attractions and special events include jazz concerts\, wine and chocolate pairings\, and guided and audio art tours throughout the eight-week run. (Watch this calendar for my pull-out favorites!) \nTickets:\nWeekdays – General admission is $10\, Students & Seniors (62) are $7\, Children 6-12 are $5.\nWeekends – General admission is $15\, Students & Seniors (62) are $11\, Children 6-12 are $5. \nFree admission for children under 5\, military\, Laguna Beach residents with valid ID\, and Festival of Arts members.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/festival-of-arts-art-show/
LOCATION:festival of arts pageant of the masters\, 650 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Festivals,Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T074440
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180905T045551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T045551Z
UID:27076-0-1529100000@thebestoflagunabeach.com
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park – Guardians of the Galaxy
DESCRIPTION:The first four Fridays in June the City of Dana Point hosts a Movie in the Park at Lantern Bay Park\, 25111 Park Lantern Road. The movie starts at approximately 8 pm or as soon as it is dark enough\, but people begin saving spaces early in the afternoon.Concessions will be available for purchase and the money will be donated to various non-profits. Popcorn is FREE at all the movies!\nOn June 15th it’s the Guardians of the Galaxy movie with concessions benefitting the Just Like Me Foundation.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/movies-in-the-park-guardians-of-the-galaxy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T074440
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180905T045548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T045548Z
UID:27074-0-1528495200@thebestoflagunabeach.com
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park – Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:The first four Fridays in June the City of Dana Point hosts a Movie in the Park at Lantern Bay Park\, 25111 Park Lantern Road. The movie starts at approximately 8 pm or as soon as it is dark enough\, but people begin saving spaces early in the afternoon.Concessions will be available for purchase and the money will be donated to various non-profits. Popcorn is FREE at all the movies!\nOn June 8th it’s Beauty and the Beast with concessions benefitting the RH Dana Science & Technology Academy
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/movies-in-the-park-beauty-and-the-beast/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T074440
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180905T045546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T045546Z
UID:27072-0-1527890400@thebestoflagunabeach.com
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park – The Lego Batman Movie
DESCRIPTION:The first four Fridays in June the City of Dana Point hosts a Movie in the Park at Lantern Bay Park\, 25111 Park Lantern Road. The movie starts at approximately 8 pm or as soon as it is dark enough\, but people begin saving spaces early in the afternoon.Concessions will be available for purchase and the money will be donated to various non-profits. Popcorn is FREE at all the movies!\nOn June 1st it’s the Lego Batman Movie with concessions benefitting the Palisades Elementary School.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/movies-in-the-park-the-lego-batman-movie/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T074440
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180905T045541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T045541Z
UID:27064-0-1525635000@thebestoflagunabeach.com
SUMMARY:PMMC Martini Madness
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun & support the seals and sea lions!Come on down for yet another annual Martini Madness party at The Cliff Restaurant & Bar. Ticket price includes hosted Signature Martinis\, House Wine and Appetizers (*Cocktails and beer available for purchase*)\n$50 pre-sale or $60 at the door\n*RAFFLE\, TOO! Enter to win 2 Round-trip tickets on Jet Blue! (Need not be present to win!) Raffle tickets are $20 each or 7 for $100.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/pmmc-martini-madness/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T074440
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180905T045538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T045538Z
UID:27062-0-1525449600@thebestoflagunabeach.com
SUMMARY:Gate and Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The charming\, tree-lined streets of South Laguna are the venue of this year’s Laguna Beach Garden Club “Gate & Garden Tour” on May 4\, a fundraiser for educational school gardens\, scholarships\, and community projects.  The 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. event features 10 fancy and fanciful private gardens along a three-quarter-mile walking route and includes a quarter-acre formal garden with ocean views.Tickets are $45 in advance\, and $50 day of and include shuttle service and margaritas and Mexican fare in honor of “Eve of Cinco de Mayo.” For more tour and ticket information\, visit LagunaBeachGardenClub.org
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/gate-and-garden-tour/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T074440
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T074440
CREATED:20180905T045536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T045536Z
UID:27059-0-1525024800@thebestoflagunabeach.com
SUMMARY:Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling
DESCRIPTION:The 12th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling presented by Kingston Technology is one of the best organized and attended one-day professional and bike festival events in America.Come experience the fun and exciting celebration of bikes.  This year\, event planners are planning a full\, fun-filled day of bike racing on a .8 mile course\, crafts\, a giant OCTA bike festival\, bike demos\, elite competition\, kids races\, pro races\, food\, beer and fun.\nFestivities begin at 7 a.m. with the final pro race ending at approximately 6 p.m. Note: Del Prado (in the Lantern Disteict) is closed between Golden Lantern and Amber Lantern for the event.  More details
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/dana-point-grand-prix-of-cycling/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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