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SUMMARY:Garden Fusions Dinner – Sherman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Garden Fusions is a unique interactive gourmet dining experience.  Every dinner has a horticulture theme featuring a special horticultural host. The host will share knowledge and advice on the evening’s topic. Chef Pascal Olhats\, Executive Chef of Cafe Jardin\, is challenged to create a multi-course gourmet dinner to complement the theme.  This fusion between culinary and horticulture art create unique one-of-a-kind experiences.For Thursday\, June 21st\, Chris Crosson (“Mr. Sandcastle”) will host the second installment of Garden Fusions. See full story here
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/garden-fusions-dinner-sherman-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Food Events & Festivals
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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/
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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SUMMARY:Sunset Serenades – L’Esprit D’Afrique
DESCRIPTION:It’s the last week fo Sunset Serenades at the Heisler Park Amphitheater with a variety of music genres. if you’ve missed the first 6 performance\,s be sure to say goodbye to this annual event on Friday\, June 8th with the African sounds of L’Esprit D’AfriqueOn May 4th\, it all begins with the classical sound of the Jackie Menter Trio.\nThe concerts begin at 5:30pm and run until sunset. All concerts are free.\nHint: get there early to secure a spot as this tends to be a popular event.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/sunset-serenades-lesprit-dafrique-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T220000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T174332
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T194500
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SUMMARY:Sunset Serenades – Gamelan X with Mayang Sunda
DESCRIPTION:It’s a happy day on Friday\, May 4th when Sunset Serenades returns to the Heisler Park Amphitheater with a variety of music genres. It’s a great way to roll in with an end-of-week picnic\, hear some great tunes and gird yourself – with fellow Laguna residents – for the coming onslaught of tourists in June.On June 1st\, it’s Indonesian/Bali-style with Gamelan X with Mayang Sunda\nThe concerts begin at 5:30pm and run until sunset. All concerts are free.\nHint: get there early to secure a spot as this tends to be a popular event.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/sunset-serenades-gamelan-x-with-mayang-sunda/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180525T194500
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SUMMARY:Sunset Serenades – Maestro Lazaro Galarraga & Friends
DESCRIPTION:It’s a happy day on Friday\, May 4th when Sunset Serenades returns to the Heisler Park Amphitheater with a variety of music genres. It’s a great way to roll in with an end-of-week picnic\, hear some great tunes and gird yourself – with fellow Laguna residents – for the coming onslaught of tourists in June.On May 25th\, it’s the Afro Cuban sounds of Maestro Lazaro Galarraga & Friends.\nThe concerts begin at 5:30pm and run until sunset. All concerts are free.\nHint: get there early to secure a spot as this tends to be a popular event.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/sunset-serenades-maestro-lazaro-galarraga-friends/
LOCATION:Heisler Park
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T193000
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SUMMARY:Taste of the Nation
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 20\, 2018\, it’s the return of Taste of the Nation at our own Montage Resort. While it’s a luxurious food event for sure\, bringing in top chefs from all over the state of California\, its mission is even better as its proceeds go to No Kid Hungry. Help us all end child hunger here in Orange County and elsewhere with great tastes of food\, wine and top shelf spirits.Taste of the Nation offers live entertainment\, silent and live auctions and wine locker bids while perched on one of the most beautiful coastlines in California. In addition\, immediately following the main event\, guests will enjoy a private post-taste event. This post-taste event allows guests to enjoy one of a kind wines\, a champagne toast\, and a parting gift. All guests can mix and mingle with the celebrity chefs throughout the event. Click here to purchase tickets to the event.\nGeneral Admission Tickets: $250 per person from 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nVIP Admission Tickets: $275 per person from 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/taste-of-the-nation/
CATEGORIES:Food Events & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Sunset Serenades – Phil Gough-Alan Deremo Project
DESCRIPTION:It’s a happy day on Friday\, May 4th when Sunset Serenades returns to the Heisler Park Amphitheater with a variety of music genres. It’s a great way to roll in with an end-of-week picnic\, hear some great tunes and gird yourself – with fellow Laguna residents – for the coming onslaught of tourists in June.On May 18th\, it’s the Phil Gough/Alan Deremo Project\nThe concerts begin at 5:30pm and run until sunset. All concerts are free.\nHint: get there early to secure a spot as this tends to be a popular event.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/sunset-serenades-phil-gough-alan-deremo-project/
LOCATION:Heisler Park
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T210000
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SUMMARY:Laguna Dance Festival: West Side Story Gala
DESCRIPTION:2018 marks the centennial birthday of both Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins.  Together with Stephen Sondheim they created our modern day Romeo and Juliet – West Side Story.Laguna Dance Festival invites you to join us and commemorate this iconic production with our own West Coast Story\, an exciting evening celebrating dance in our community.\nTickets are $250 and can be purchased online.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/laguna-dance-festival-west-side-story-gala/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T210000
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SUMMARY:Laguna Art Museum: Free Day
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 17\, Laguna Art Museum will offer free admission as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) annual Art Museum Day. The museum will also offer free admission to that evening’s film screening of Dr. Strangelove\, which will be introduced by artist Jorg Dubin.Last year\, Laguna Art Museum\, along with more than 161 other AAMD member museums\, participated in Art Museum Day. A comprehensive list of participating AAMD member art museums will be available on the AAMD website. Note that while AAMD’s Art Museum Day and ICOM’s International Museum Day are formally held each year on May 18\, some institutions shift their celebrations to adjacent dates.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/laguna-art-museum-free-day/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T174332
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T194500
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SUMMARY:Sunset Serenades – Jack Benny
DESCRIPTION:It’s a happy day on Friday\, May 4th when Sunset Serenades returns to the Heisler Park Amphitheater with a variety of music genres. It’s a great way to roll in with an end-of-week picnic\, hear some great tunes and gird yourself – with fellow Laguna residents – for the coming onslaught of tourists in June.On May 11th\, it’s acoustic pop from the Jack benny trio\nThe concerts begin at 5:30pm and run until sunset. Hint: get there early to secure a spot as this tends to be a popular event.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/sunset-serenades-jack-benny/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180506T193000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180504T194500
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SUMMARY:Sunset Serenades – Jackie Menter Trio
DESCRIPTION:It’s a happy day on Friday\, May 4th when Sunset Serenades returns to the Heisler Park Amphitheater with a variety of music genres. It’s a great way to roll in with an end-of-week picnic\, hear some great tunes and gird yourself – with fellow Laguna residents – for the coming onslaught of tourists in June.On May 4th\, it all begins with the classical sound of the Jackie Menter Trio.\nThe concerts begin at 5:30pm and run until sunset. All concerts are free.\nHint: get there early to secure a spot as this tends to be a popular event.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/sunset-serenades-jackie-menter-trio/
LOCATION:Heisler Park
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180504T160000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T180000
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SUMMARY:SoLag Community Park Spring Fling Potluck
DESCRIPTION:It’s the 9th Annual Spring Fling Potluck Festival at the South Laguna Community Garden Park o Sunday\, April 29th.This year\, it’s all the more important to show your face as we’ll be honoring SoLag Park Founder Morrie Granger\, who recently passed away. Morrie\, the beloved “godfather” of Laguna’s only Community Park\, came up with the idea\, gathered people and voices\, negotiated the land\, negotiated the dirt\, and even pulled other people’s plots of weeds. He will be dearly missed.\nThis year from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.\, join in the festivities with live music\, kids’ games an neighborly fun. Bring your own beverage and a potluck dish to share.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/solag-community-park-spring-fling-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Food Events & Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T180000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Best Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T170000
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SUMMARY:Hobie Warehouse Sale – SJC
DESCRIPTION:One of the largest annual sales around for all things surfing related\, the Hobie Surf Depot is having its BIG sale on Saturday and Sunday\, April 27th and 28th.Grab clothing\, sunglasses and every imaginable surf accessory at 40-60% off\, and add new surfboards\, Hobie cats and paddleboards to your quiver at serious discounts.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/hobie-warehouse-sale-sjc/
CATEGORIES:shopping
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180427T235500
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SUMMARY:LBHS Boosters Fundraiser Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Black Tongued Bells and James Clay Garrison & the Giant Peach will perform a benefit concert on Friday\, April 27 from 7 p.m. to midnight as part of the Blue Water Music Festival. The concert will benefit the LBHS Tennis and Booster programs.The event will be held at The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach. Only 200 tickets are available and they’re expected to sell out fast. Call Rick Conkey at (949) 573-8624 with questions or to purchase tickets.\nThe Woman’s Club is located at 286 St. Ann’s Drive.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/lbhs-boosters-fundraiser-concert/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180425T200000
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SUMMARY:Laguna Beach Live! Fundraiser Concert: Leslie Lewis Paris Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Laguna Beach Live! presents a special fundraiser concert APRIL 25\, starring Leslie Lewis Paris Quartet\, to support the non profit’s youth program Live! Music & Kids.Benefit Concert 2018 is in the [seven-degrees] event facility\, 891 Laguna Canyon Rd. from 6:00-8:00 pm. Doors open at 5:00 pm\, with food and drinks available for purchase starting at 5:00 pm.\nTickets are $40 general and $100 VIP\, which includes VIP seating. Reservations are accepted until noon on day of concert or until sold out. For more information visit www.lagunabeachlive.org or call 949-715-9713.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/laguna-beach-live-fundraiser-concert-leslie-lewis-paris-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T174332
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T170000
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Auditions: Monty Python’s Spamalot
DESCRIPTION:Lovingly ripped from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail\,” the famous Spamalot script has found its ways to Laguna’s kids with auditions in April for the big show at NoSquare Theater.Directors are casting for talent between the ages of 6 and 18. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:\nFri\, April 20 from 4:00pm\nSat\, April 21 from 10:00am\nCallbacks will be\nSun\, April 22 from 12:00pm\nVisit NoSquare.org for audition info and appointment.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/kids-auditions-monty-pythons-spamalot/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T174332
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T210000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Big Kahuna Concert
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Autism Awareness Month and in memory of Tubesteak Tracy\, friends and supporters of his love for special needs kids are coming together again at the 4th annual Big Kahuna Koncert (sic) for a Cause to raise money for autism and kids with special needs.This year’s benefit concert at OC Tavern in San Clemente will feature performances by Laguna Beach band Common Sense and Tone Lōc\, as well as the fine sounds of DJ Fluffy of Venice.\nThe event will take place on Saturday\, April 14 at OC Tavern\, 2369 El Camino Real\, San Clemente. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 pre-sale at  or $30 at the door.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/4th-annual-big-kahuna-concert/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T103000
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SUMMARY:Art Class at PMMC – Seal-Loving Greeting Cards
DESCRIPTION:Those who love art and animals love Art and Sea Lions presented monthly by LOCA Arts Education at Pacific Marine Mammal Center. The next workshop is Saturday\, April 14 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Families\, groups\, and beginners are invited.The morning includes a docent-led viewing of live sea lions\, a presentation on the rescue and rehabilitation work of the center\, and a fun\, step-by-step printmaking class with Hedy Buzan.\nEveryone will take home a finished greeting card. The cost is $20 for adults\, and $15 for those aged six and up with paid adult. Free on-site parking is included.\nAdvance registration is required.\nPacific Marine Mammal Center is at 20612 Laguna Canyon Road\, one block north of Dog Park.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/art-class-at-pmmc-seal-loving-greeting-cards/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T174332
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180408T190000
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SUMMARY:LOCA 25th Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Exciting plans are in progress for LOCA’s biggest fundraising celebration to date. The public is invited to enjoy amazing food and wines\, interactive art activities\, art auctions and fun.LOCA Arts Education is a nonprofit coalition of arts educators\, professional artists and advocates interested in arts education for people of all ages. it has been serving the community for over 20 years\, primarily providing art workshops to Laguna Beach Schools\, Glennwood\, Laguna Beach Public Library\, TLC\, Laguna Beach Boys & Girls Club\, Laguna Beach Youth Shelter\, and the Laguna Beach Senior Center. Workshops are also available to the public.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/loca-25th-anniversary-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T174332
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180318T220000
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SUMMARY:Melanie Griffith – The Graduate – Laguna Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Laguna Playhouse will be opening its fifth show this 97th season – The Graduate – starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Melanie Griffith\, as Mrs. Robinson. Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews is the director.The Graduate will run in a limited engagement\, beginning with previews on Wed\, Feb 21; the opening night will be on Sun\, March 4\, at 5:30 p.m.\, and performances continue through Sun\, March 18. See all ticketing options here\nExecutive Director Ellen Richard comments\, “We are just thrilled to welcome Melanie Griffith to the Laguna Playhouse in one of the most iconic roles of all time – Mrs. Robinson.”\nTerry Johnson’s stage adaptation of The Graduate\, based on the novel and the iconic 1967 film\, is a bitterly hilarious dark comedy\, full of rapid-fire dialogue between fascinating characters boldly celebrating a May-Dec romance in 1960’s California\, in which the future can be summed up in one word: Plastics.\nAdds Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham. “We have been trying to seduce Melanie to perform on our stage for quite some time. We are overjoyed that she has said yes and know our subscribers and audiences will be utterly mesmerized by her return to the stage under the inspired direction of Michael Matthews!”  See full story here
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/melanie-griffith-the-graduate-laguna-playhouse/
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SUMMARY:Ocean Institute Jazz Festival – Gala
DESCRIPTION:Each year in March\, our neighboring Ocean Institute in the Dana Point Harbor puts on a fabulous 2-day Jazz Festival. It’s the non-profit organization’s largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds benefitting OI’s Adopt-A-Class program\, which bring underserved students to the Ocean Institute for hands-on immersion in whale watching\, tall ships sailing\, fun educational workshops and more.Saturday Night Gala\nOn Saturday night\, March 2nd\, it’s the Institute’s gala dinner with a 5-course gourmet dinner while guests listen to live jazz and participate\, again\, in a live auction.\nMonarch Beach Resort is this year’s Premier Catering Sponsor\, so Executive Chef Collin Thorton will be creating two of the gourmet courses at Saturday night’s gala dinner. Additionally\, chefs from our own Montage Laguna Beach and The Ranch at Laguna Beach also will be participating.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/ocean-institute-jazz-festival-gala/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Whales 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Dana Point annual Festival of Whales is a ginormous event that spans two weekends with more than 60 separate events that celebrate\, educate and entertain whale-lovers (and festival partiers) everywhere. From Wyland (in person) art lessons to lecture series\, Woodies and Corvette shows\, TallShip events\, music concerts\, art shows\, kids’ fishing clinics and the popular Rubber Ducky Derby\, it’s non-stop fun for two full weekends.Of course\, whale watching excursions take place every day of the event with several commercial lines participating (my favorite being Dana Wharf).\nThe event kicks off with the annual Festival of Whales Parade on Saturday\, March 3rd\, 2018. Thereafter\, most events take place in and around Dana Point Harbor. See all the many calendar details here.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/festival-of-whales-2018/
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SUMMARY:Patriot’s Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Patriot’s Day Parade is back!On the first Saturday of each March\, a hundred marching units assemble in Laguna beach to step off in the annual Parade. For more than 50 years\, parade goers have enjoyed the parade and its many entrants\, from celebrities and music to local retailers and restaurants. The parade also honors citizens who have served the community\, and those who have served the nation in time of war or national emergency.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/patriots-day-parade/
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SUMMARY:Festival of Whales Parade 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Festival of Whales Parade 10 AM – The Annual Festival of Whales Parade in Dana Point kicks off the two weekend celebration of the California Grey Whale migration.The parade embraces the Festival’s theme of Magical Migration with parade floats and entries decorating in an ocean/whale theme and costumes. Giant helium parade balloons of a Blue Whale\, Orca and many other sea life creatures fill the air over head during the parade.\nThe parade promptly begins at 10 AM with a route along Pacific Coast Highway beginning at Selva Road and ending at Golden Lantern in Dana Point\, approximately 1 mile. FREE shuttle service to and from Harbor parking lots to the parade viewing area will be available beginning one hour (9 AM) from the parade start time.\nCome early and enjoy breakfast in the harbor before catching a shuttle to the parade viewing area. If you are interested in having an entry in the parade\, please contact Sherry Murphy\, Recreation Manager at the City of Dana Point (949) 248-3533 or smurphy@danapoint.org. Deadline for entries is Monday\, Feb 19
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/festival-of-whales-parade-2018/
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SUMMARY:Advertise Your Event!
DESCRIPTION:During the holiday season\, we don’t charge to add holiday events – feel free to send your details to Diane@LagunaBeachBest. com.In the New year\, advertise your event for just $15 here! Contact Diane at the same address.
URL:https://thebestoflagunabeach.com/event/advertise-your-event/
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