sung by mezzo-soprano Molly Noori and sopranos Bella Rusin and Christa Stevens while Katherine Bode accompanies on piano . Also performing is Katrina Murphy , who stepped onto the stage in the starring role of Christine in the London cast of “ Phantom of the Opera ” and will present a musical medley from the beloved show . ( 949-652-2787 ; lbculturalartscenter . org )

DISCOVERY HIKE DEC . 20 ; ALISO AND WOOD CANYONS WILDERNESS PARK As the year comes to a close , enjoy spending time outdoors in our local wilderness park . This guided hike , which is over two hours long , teaches participants about the wildlife that calls the park home , from hawks and acorn woodpeckers to deer and bobcats . The 5-mile trek over rocky terrain also touches on local plant life . ( 949-497-8324 ; lagunacanyon . org )

TOAST TO A ROARING 20 YEARS DEC . 31 ; MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH Ring in the new year at this luxury resort , which will be marking its 20th anniversary in 2023 . This Roaring ‘ 20s bash , which will take place at Studio restaurant and will feature live entertainment , interactive culinary stations and a Champagne toast at midnight , will help you start the year off right . ( 949-715-6000 ; montagehotels . com )

KONTRAPUNKTUS PRESENTS “ BACH & HANDEL : SOLI DEO GLORIA ” JAN . 14 , 2023 ; LAGUNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Chamber orchestra Kontrapunktus comes to town for one night only to perform enduring classical pieces by German composers Bach and Handel , two of the most influential musicians in Western music . Aubree Oliverson will also take to the stage to present Bach ’ s Violin Concerto in A minor . ( kontrapunktus . com )

A COLEINARY EXPERIENCE FEB . 4 , 2023 ; THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and his wife Amy — who founded the Gerrit & Amy Cole Foundation to make children ’ s lives better — will host a luxurious event complete with wine and cocktails , delicious bites and live musical entertainment , all in support of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation . ( Gerrit & Amy Cole Foundation : gerrit andamycolefoundation . org ) ( Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation : 949-859- 6312 ; pcrf-kids . 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 ( lagunabeachfarmersmarket . com )

LAGUNA LAUGHTER CLUB : Sunday-Friday , 8:30 a . m ., Saturdays , 10 a . m .; Main Beach ( lyinstitute . org )

NATURE HIKES : Various dates ; Laguna Canyon Foundation ( 949-497-8324 ; lagunacanyon . org )

SAWDUST STUDIO ART CLASSES : As Sawdust Art Festival ’ s Winter Fantasy draws to an end , creative types can also find a number of virtual art classes available on the festival ’ s website . Try oil painting and mixed media crafts with several prerecorded options to choose from . ( sawdustartfestival . org )

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