The Rave Ons – Laguna Playhouse
Laguna PlayhouseA classic Buddy Holly Tribute band, the Rave Ons are in house Aug 7 - 11, 2019. Tickets on sale herePut on your “Blue Suede Shoes” and get ready to “Rave-On” with America’s number one Buddy Holly Tribute band. Todd Meredith & the Rave-On’s will give you some “Good Rockin’ Tonight” as they play a host of […]
Whiskey Wednesday – Broadway by Amar Santana
Broadway by Amar Santana 328 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CAAt Chef Amar Santana's Broadway, it's Whiskey Wednesday every single week. Featured flights are curated whiskey-tasting adventures telling a story in the drams. Each week’s selection is carefully chosen to allow the taster to understand the differences—subtle or vast—within the whiskey world. Includes three 1oz pours. Prices vary.
Biggest Little Farm – Ecology Center Film Series
the ecology center 32701 Alipaz St, San Juan Capistrano, CaliforniaIn San Juan Capistrano, the non-profit Ecology Center offers a number of documentary movies in its Summer Film Series. This Wednesday, Aug. 7th, and Thursday, Aug. 8th, they're hosting the hit documentary, Biggest Little Farm. The movie is not only directed by Emmy Award winning director John Chester, but it's actually about his life as […]
Wine & Chocolate Tastings + Kleber-Jorge
festival of arts pageant of the masters 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesMy 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! I’m not sure that this event needs a lot of salesmanship. When you have art, live jazz, wine and chocolate at your disposal for […]
Giant Outrigger Race- Whitey Harrison Classic
All 32 of the Southern California Outrigger Paddling Clubs begin the most strenuous part of their summer season – the 9-man relay race – in the annual Whitey Harrison Canoe Classic sponsored by the Dana Point Outrigger Club. The Whitey Harrison Classic Outrigger Race is the ONLY Hawaiian-style outrigger race all year long – on […]
SoCal Event Decor – Grand Opening
Socal Event Decor 31678 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CAGiven the number of giant events and parties we have in this town, it's always surprised me that someone hasn't stepped in with a retail shop that only and always offers classy decor solutions for every kind of party. Enter Jenn McCoy, who's celebrating a grand opening of her shop, Socal Event Decor, this coming […]
Tricia Freeman – Sawdust
Sawdust Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesThanks to one of my great girlfriends, Mary, I discovered Tricia Freeman years ago. Now one of my all-time regional favorites, Tricia usually plays for LARGE concert arenas in the area. It should be a fantastic treat, then, to have Tricia and her band on the main stage at Sawdust this Saturday evening, from 5:00 […]
Wine & Painting Nights – Monterey Coast
festival of arts pageant of the masters 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesThree longtime and popular artists – Mark Jacobucci, Mike Tauber and Anthony Salvo – are offering specific painting subjects on Saturday evenings. This is super cool (and non-intimidating fun), whether you choose to paint sunsets, donuts or the Monterey coastline. These sell out very quickly, so get on it. Here are notes on each week's […]
Dana Point Concert in the Park 2019 – Neil Diamond Tribute
Enjoy the Dana Point free summer concerts at Sea Terrace Park, just between Laguna Beach and Dana Point in the park west of Monarch Beach Resort. On August 11th, it's Kalimba. a tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, and Hot August Night, a tribute to Neil Diamond. Dana Point’s free summer concert series celebrates more […]
Bluebird Music in the Park 2019 – Upstream
Bluebird Park Cress StreetOur popular Music in the Park series at Bluebird Park has scheduled another great lineup for 2019. These concerts are a function of the Laguna Beach Arts Commission and are funded by the lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.Sunday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Bluebird Park (Bluebird/Cress streets). Free trolley service is available […]
Grill & Get Together
Harley Laguna Beach 370 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach, CAHarley's Chef Greg Daniels is kickin' back at the Harley grill this Sunday for a backyard style "picnic" offering that includes grilled baby back ribs and chicken, baked beans, watermelon salad, mac' and cheese and - of course - summer berry crumble. Bring neighbors and friends and celebrate the long days of summer before they dwindle […]
Leslie Page – Festival of Arts
festival of arts pageant of the masters 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesIn 2008, Leslie began a long standing residency at Mastros Ocean Club in Newport Beach. There she honed her vocal skills, performing songs by Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga. It was there that Leslie met Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter Lou Pardini (currently with Chicago, the band) which opened the door for her to audition in 2012 […]