STRAWBERRY U-PICK THROUGH JUNE 23 ; THE ECOLOGY CENTER , SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO There ’ s nothing like taking home a basketful of fresh-picked strawberries , especially those grown right here in Southern California . The Ecology Center guests can take a self-guided tour of the farm before heading out into the fields to pick their own berries . Because the strawberries are grown without chemical pesticides and fertilizers , they are safe for children to sample straight off the vine . ( 949- 443-4223 ; theecologycenter . org )

“ KOOZA ” THROUGH AUG . 4 ; LAGUNA HILLS MALL , LAGUNA HILLS Cirque du Soleil returns to the region with “ Kooza ,” a show filled with acrobatic performances and the art of clowning . The story follows a naive , young clown looking for his place in the world , who receives a mystery item . He ’ s transported to an exotic world and his journey is followed by a trickster with fantastic abilities . ( 877-924- 7783 ; cirquedusoleil . com )

SOUTH LAGUNA COMMUNITY GARDEN PARK SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM THROUGH AUG . 11 ; SOUTH LAGUNA COMMUNITY GARDEN PARK Kids can play outside while learning general gardening skills and grow in their knowledge of the earth during weekly meetings featuring fun , garden-related projects . Local high school student and former Children ’ s Garden member Roya Goldstein will lead the program , which is best suited for children between the ages of 5 and 8 , on Wednesday mornings . Parents or guardians are asked to accompany their child and are welcome to join in the family-friendly activities . Sign up by emailing Roya at lagunayouthgarden @ gmail . com . ( 949-499-1804 ; southlagunagarden . org )

ADVENTURE WITH PRIDE JUNE 22 ; RIVIAN SOUTH COAST THEATER Learn more about the unique and storied past of Laguna Beach ’ s LGBTQ + community with a mini

film festival and panel discussion from 6-9 p . m . The free event features a presentation of curated movie shorts and a lineup of guest speakers . Light bites and drinks will be provided ; registration is required through the website . ( 310- 254-5871 ; lagunabeachpride . org )

“ THE MALE INTELLECT : AN OXYMORON ?” JUNE 26-27 ; LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE For just two nights only , Robert Dubac ’ s “ The Male Intellect : An Oxymoron ?” will be taking center stage at Laguna Playhouse . The one-man comedy show is an international sensation on a mission to answer the timeless question , “ What do women want ?” Dubac plays the part of five different characters who provide answers with side-splitting hilarity . ( 949-497- 2787 ; lagunaplayhouse . com )

PASSPORT TO THE ARTS JUNE 28 - SEPT . 1 ; LAGUNA ART- A-FAIR , FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL Get access to exhibits by more than 500 artists , over 200

Discovery Hikes with Laguna Canyon Foundation

musical performances , interactive art workshops and dozens of special events and artist demonstrations when you purchase a Passport to the Arts . The passport gives art lovers a one-time entry to each festival — Laguna Art-A- Fair , Festival of Arts and Sawdust Art Festival — this summer . Passport holders also receive free parking one time at the Act V lot at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road with free trolley services available . The passport is only available for purchase in person at any of the three participating festival box offices . ( 949-497- 9229 ; visitlagunabeach . com )

TOP , FROM LEFT : COURTESY OF THE ECOLOGY CENTER ; COURTESY OF SOUTH LAGUNA COMMUNITY GARDEN PARK ; BOTTOM : COURTESY OF LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION

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