“ Kooza ” by Cirque du Soleil is in Laguna Hills this summer .
TOP : COURTESY OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ; BOTTOM : COURTESY OF LOCA
COLORED PENCIL CACTUS DRAWING WORKSHOP JUNE 29 ; HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN Learn how to use colored pencils to draw and blend like paint through step-by-step instruction by LOCA Arts Education artist Elizabeth McGhee . Using layering and blending techniques on toned matte board , each attendee will take home their own artistic rendering of a cactus and flower . All materials will be supplied . Following the workshop , there will be a short tour of the residence at the garden . This mid-century modern home was built by Knowlton Fernald in 1958 on the slope of Boat Canyon in north Laguna . Pre-registration is required to attend . ( 949-363-4700 ; hortensemillergarden . org )
DISCOVERY HIKES WITH LAGUNA CANYON FOUNDATION JULY 2 AND ONGOING ; ALISO AND WOOD CANYONS WILDERNESS PARK Explore Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park , where you might see deer , bobcats and hawks on this guided hike , which is offered every two weeks . Learn about acorn woodpeckers and woodrats as well as the peculiar nature of certain plants . Enjoy wildlife sights , sounds and smell on this moderate 5-mile hike over rocky terrain with less than 500 feet of elevation gain . Pre-registration is required on the website . ( 949-497- 8324 ; lagunacanyon . org )
MUSIC IN THE PARK JULY 7 - AUG . 18 ; BLUEBIRD PARK Bring a low beach chair and enjoy Music in the Park , a free public concert series held Sunday evenings in July and August at Bluebird Park . The popular evening concerts start at 5 p . m . and feature an eclectic variety of local and SoCal bands offering something for everyone . Laguna ’ s own The Great North Special will kick things off July 7 , followed by six other bands each Sunday performing genres from Latin to 1960s and ’ 70s hits , 1980s covers and even a Tina Turner tribute band . ( 949-497-3311 ; lagunabeachcity . net )
AWESOME ANIMALS MINI CAMP JULY 8 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM The Laguna Art Museum will turn into a playground for the imagination during its Play Summer Camp , where children are encouraged to let their creativity take flight in a twohour session with plenty of arts and crafts and interactive activities . While a full-day camp is also offered , this program is part of a series of themed mini-camps the museum is hosting this summer ; kids can participate in the mini-camps even if they aren ’ t in the full-day program . ( 949-494- 8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org ) /
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Learn to use colored pencils to draw and blend like paint in an art class at Hortense Miller Garden .
ONGOING
FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK : JULY 11 ; 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 . This month , since the first Thursday lands on the Fourth of July holiday , the art walk will take place a week later . ( 949-463-4800 ; firstthursdaysartwalk . org )
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM : In addition to ongoing art exhibits , check out Laguna Art Museum ’ s special events , including a talk by art historian Jean Stern about the life and art of Sam Hyde Harris on June 23 and an afternoon of music by singer Anastasia Malliaras and guitarist Taso Comanescu on July 7 . Or , sign up for a June 29 trip to the Petersen Automotive Museum for a private vault tour . ( 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 Sawdust Art Festival opens soon for the summer , creative types can find a number of art classes available year-round at the festival grounds . Sign up for workshops in portrait photography , palette knife seascape painting , acrylic painting , mosaic art and more . ( 949-494-3030 ; sawdustartfestival . org )
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