Above : The Getzlaf Golf Shootout raises money for CureDuchenne . Below : Laguna Art Museum ’ s series , Neighborhood Nights at LAM , celebrates each part of town .
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS AT LAM AUG . 15 AND SEPT . 12 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM Laguna Art Museum Neighborhood Nights invites the public to enjoy a night at the museum to celebrate Laguna Beach culture with a raffle , guided tours , local food and drinks , and activities for the entire family . Neighborhood Nights features vendors and activities tailored to different parts of the community . Remaining nights include south Laguna on Aug . 15 and Top of the World on Sept . 12 . ( 949-494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )
Dana Point ’ s Maritime Festival features tall ships , pirate school and more .
THE VIC SKIMBOARD TOURNAMENT AUG . 17-18 ; ALISO BEACH Laguna company Victoria Skimboards hosts this highly competitive skimboarding tournament every summer with both pro and amateur divisions for men and women , along with other categories such as Longest Ride , Best Rookie Pro and Most Innovative Rider , among others . Skimboarders are judged on the size of the wave they ride , style and control , skill difficulty and more . ( 949-494-0059 ; thevic . victoriaskimboards . com )
GETZLAF GOLF SHOOTOUT SEPT . 13-14 ; MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKS The 13th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout is a two-day dinner and golf extravaganza that brings together pro athletes , celebrities and local leaders for a great cause . The event ’ s mission is to fundraise for CureDuchenne , a Newport Beach-based nonprofit that helps to save the lives of boys affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy . Hosted by Ryan and Paige Getzlaf , the event features an MVP Dinner reception on Sept . 13 and an action-packed day of golf and activities of Sept . 14 . Ryan Getzlaf , a retired Ducks hockey team captain , and his wife have raised more than $ 5.8 million over the years to help support those with Duchenne . ( getzlafgolf . org )
MARITIME FESTIVAL SEPT . 13-15 ; DANA POINT HARBOR The Ocean Institute will celebrate its 40th annual Maritime Festival , which pays tribute to California ’ s storied maritime history , with tall ships , cannon battle reenactments and mermaid experiences . Participants can even attend pirate school and enjoy live music , food trucks , a beer garden and local vendors . ( 949-496-2274 ; oceaninstitute . org ) /
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ONGOING
FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK : Sept . 5 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS First Thursdays Art Walk is a beloved tradition in town that encourages locals and visitors to view artwork and mingle at local galleries . ( 949-463-4800 ; firstthursdaysartwalk . org )
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM : In addition to art exhibits , check out special events , including the Aug . 10 screening of “ Playing With Fire ,” a documentary about the late Carlos Almaraz , one of LA ’ s most influential painters and Chicano art activists from the 1970s , and an Aug . 16 figure drawing workshop . ( 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 BEACH LIVE : This nonprofit presents free program for kids up to age 6 at 11:30 a . m . Tuesdays at Laguna Beach Library ; chamber concerts from 1-2 p . m . on the first Sunday of the month at Laguna Art Museum . ( 949-715-9713 ; lagunalive . org )
NATURE HIKES : Various dates ; Laguna Canyon Foundation ( 949-497-8324 ; lagunacanyon . org )
SAWDUST STUDIO ART CLASSES : Sawdust Art Festival is open for the summer , but a number of year-round art classes are also offered at the festival grounds in mediums from photography to acrylic and watercolor painting , mosaics and glassblowing . ( 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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