“ Skyward ” by Eric Theodore , part of the “ Reflections of Resilience ” exhibition at Laguna Art Museum

“ CLIMATE : AIR , EARTH AND WATER ” THROUGH MAY 25 ; LAGUNA BEACH CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Featuring the works of three renowned artists , including Laguna Beach aerial photographer Tom Lamb , this exhibit explores our natural world against the backdrop of climate change . Among the 30 works in this exhibit , Roberto Salas ’ “ Iceberg ” diptych paintings show how shifts in daylight and weather might change what we see . Meanwhile , some of Lamb ’ s photos have been turned into Tibetan tapestries , on display next to his images . And Jacques Garnier ’ s photos depict the adaptability of trees as well as a surrealistic series called

“ Apocalypsis ,” showing how it will look as glaciers melt and beaches are lost to the rising ocean . ( 949- 652-2787 ; lbculturalartscenter . org )

“ REFLECTIONS OF RESILIENCE ” THROUGH AUG . 25 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM This exhibit , which will run through most of the summer , features artwork by Laguna College of Art & Design ’ s 2024 Master of Fine Art graduates in light of the COVID-19 pandemic . These paintings and drawings reflect on what is meaningful in life and how to navigate uncertainty in the world , focusing on a shared sense of resiliency . ( 949-494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )

“ GHOST STORIES & FAIRY TALES ” ONGOING ; MUSEUM OF MAKE BELIEVE Following the grand opening of this imaginative playground in late April , visit to check out the museum ’ s inaugural exhibition , which whisks guests on an adventure through a magical storybook forest filled with sculptures , paintings , puppetry , miniature sets , immersive sound and music . Visitors can also experience Starlight Park , a vintage circus tent with a nod to the rise of radio broadcasting . ( 949-228-9297 ; museumofmakebelieve . org )

GATE & GARDEN TOUR MAY 4 ; NORTH LAGUNA Meet at the downtown Laguna Beach County Water District building to kick off this annual fundraiser for the Laguna Beach Garden Club . In addition to a tour through north Laguna ’ s finest gardens , the event features a raffle with prizes from local businesses , plein air painting demonstrations , a hat contest , Mexican food complete with

artisanal margaritas and more . ( lagunabeachgardenclub . org )

THREE CLUBS BAREFOOT CANYON CLASSIC & BBQ MAY 6 ; THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH Kick off your shoes for a day of barefoot fun on the golf course . Groups of four or five can play nine holes before enjoying a barbecue dinner with live music and an auction , all in support of SchoolPower ’ s mission to raise

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT : COURTESY OF LAGUNA ART MUSEUM ; MARY HURLBUT ; ASHLEY RYAN

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