FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK : MARCH 7 ; 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 )

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM : In addition to ongoing art exhibits , check out Laguna Art Museum ’ s special events , including a weekend trip to Venice to explore a number of studios and galleries in Los Angeles from Feb . 9-11 , the beloved California Cool art auction fundraiser on March 2 and more . ( 949-494- 8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT : COURTESY OF STARFISH ; COURTESY OF LAGUNA ART MUSEUM ; SHARON WILLIAMS

Participating OC Restaurant Week eateries , Starfish Laguna ( above ) and Rumari ( below )

while inspiring an increased appreciation for the arts . ( 949-715-5578 ; lagunadancefestival . org )

LAGUNA BEACH PATRIOT ’ S DAY PARADE MARCH 2 ; DOWNTOWN LAGUNA BEACH Laguna Heritage will be the theme of this year ’ s annual Patriot ’ s Day Parade , in which locals , students and organizations will march the streets of town . Honorees include Grand Marshal Rick Shoemaker , Honored Patriot Col . Richard Seitz , Citizen of the Year Karyn Philippsen , Artist of the Year Mike Tauber and more . ( 949-494-6016 ; facebook . com / lagunabeachparade )

CALIFORNIA COOL MARCH 2 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM As the biggest fundraising event of the year for Laguna Art Museum , this annual bash is sure to sell out . Featuring a red carpet experience , craft cocktails , live

music as well as both silent and live auctions , the luxurious benefit supports the museum ’ s mission to educate the public on California art and local artists . ( 949-494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )

ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK MARCH 2-9 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS A red carpet launch party March 2 at Marriott Irvine Spectrum kicks off the 2024 Orange County Restaurant Week , which offers prix fixe menus for eateries throughout OC , including Mozambique , Bodega Laguna ,

“ Child ’ s Play ” by Laddie John Dill , part of California Cool , the Laguna Art Museum fundraiser

Lumberyard , Rumari , Oliver ’ s Osteria , Starfish Laguna and more . ( ocrestaurantweek . com )

“ ALICE BY HEART ” MARCH 8-17 ; NO SQUARE THEATRE This musical , featuring songs by Duncan Sheik , poignantly offers insight on how to come to terms with loss and move forward . Inspired by Lewis Carroll ’ s novel “ Alice ’ s Adventures in Wonderland ,” the show follows a young girl who must shelter in a metro station in London during World War II . A sensory-friendly adaptation will take place March 16 . ( 949-715-0333 ; nosquare . org ) /

EDITOR ’ S NOTE : EVENTS MAY CHANGE . CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS FOR UPDATES .

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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 Sawdust Art Festival is closed for the season , creative types can find a number of art classes available year-round at the festival grounds . Sign up for workshops in acrylic painting , mosaics , pottery and more . ( 949-494-3030 ; sawdustartfestival . org )

WINE CRAFT : Explore your artistic side while tasting wine ; projects have ranged from painting on canvas to decorating wine glasses and seasonal items . ( 949-376-0007 ; winecraftoc . com )

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