Taste of Laguna offers dishes and drinks from more than 30 local restaurants , live music and more .
FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK : OCT . 5 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS First Thursdays Art Walk is a beloved tradition in town that encourages locals and visitors alike to view artwork and mingle at local galleries . ( 949-463-4800 ; firstthursdaysartwalk . org )
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK : Monday , Thursday and Saturday , 8 a . m .; Treasure Island Park ( 949-280-1822 ; yogainthepark . blogspot . com )
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TASTE OF LAGUNA OCT . 5 ; FESTIVAL OF ARTS GROUNDS With more than 30 restaurants — including Broadway by Amar Santana , The Cliff and Harvest — Taste of Laguna highlights dishes and drinks from these popular eateries . The event , from 6-10 p . m ., also features live music from The Mighty Untouchables and a silent auction . ( 949-494-1018 ; tasteoflagunabeach . com )
“ ART THAT TELLS STORIES ” OCT . 5-28 ; LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY Presented both online and in the gallery , this exhibit highlights art that tells a story — whether it be a narrative , anecdote , parable or plotline . Pieces may represent a variety of mediums from photography and video to collage , paintings , drawings , mixed media and fiber arts . ( 949-505-0950 ; laslagunaartgallery . com )
LAGUNA PLEIN AIR INVITATIONAL OCT . 7-15 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS At this weeklong painting event , the Laguna Plein Air Painters Associations turns Laguna Beach into an outdoor art studio . Accomplished painters will put
Pageant of the Monsters returns this fall at the Festival of Arts grounds .
brush to canvas to capture scenes around town and compete for cash awards and scholarships . Different events — from Q & As and a student Paint Out to a collectors gala and art show — are planned for each day for the centurylong tradition . ( 949-376- 3635 ; lpapa . org )
PAGEANT OF THE MONSTERS OCT . 27 , 28 , 29 AND 31 ; FESTIVAL OF ARTS GROUNDS Mark your calendars for this highly anticipated and family-friendly event , which is only presented every five years , at the same location as the renowned Pageant of the Masters . Come ready to be spooked by a backstage haunted house , festive art stations and music , and a scarecrow contest . ( 949-497- 6582 ; foapom . com / monsters ) /
EDITOR ’ S NOTE : EVENTS MAY CHANGE . CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS FOR UPDATES .
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ONGOING
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM : In addition to ongoing art exhibits , check out Laguna Art Museum ’ s special events , including an interactive storytime focused on “ El Cucuy is Scared , Too ” by Donna Barba Higuera on Sept . 23 and an ekphrastic writing workshop based on the artwork of Joseph Kleitsch and hosted by Third Street Writers , also on Sept . 23 . ( 949-494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )
LAGUNA BEACH FARMERS MARKET : Saturdays , 8 a . m . to noon ; Forest Avenue and Laguna Canyon Road ( ocerac . ocpublicworks . com )
LAGUNA LAUGHERS : An informal group meeting Mondays , Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturdays , 9 a . m .; Main Beach ( lyinstitute . org )
NATURE HIKES : Various dates ; Laguna Canyon Foundation ( 949-497-8324 ; lagunacanyon . org )
SAWDUST STUDIO ART CLASSES : Although the Sawdust Art Festival is now closed , there are year-round art classes from pottery to mosaic art , painting and jewelry making offered at the festival grounds . ( 949-494-3030 ; sawdustartfestival . org )
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