From left : “ Untitled ( Winter Twilight )” by Julian Rix , one of the paintings in an exhibit titled “ Her Great Gift : The Nancy Dustin Wall Moure Collection ” at Laguna Art Museum ; Matt Costa , who will perform Sept . 17 ; Culinary Cookout on the Coast at The Ritz-Carlton , Laguna Niguel

“ HER GREAT GIFT : THE NANCY DUSTIN WALL MOURE COLLECTION ” THROUGH FEB . 12 , 2023 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM Following the donation of nearly 100 pieces of art from Nancy Dustin Wall Moure , the museum named her the 2022 Wendt Award winner and put together this exhibit , which features roughly 40 pieces from her collection — including an oil painting from the 1830s that is believed to be the first created in Southern California , plein air paintings and more . ( 949-494- 8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )

MATT COSTA SEPT . 17 ; LAGUNA BEACH CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Orange County musician will take to the stage at this arts center for a

weekend concert , performing indie rock songs from his nearly 20-year career . Notably , Costa wrote and recorded the psychedelic soundtrack for the documentary “ Orange Sunshine ” in 2016 , and regularly plays live music in the area . ( 949- 652-2787 ; lbculturalartscenter . org )

COMMUNITY TABLE WITH CHEF CATHY MCKNIGHT SEPT . 23 ; THE ECOLOGY CENTER , SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Known for its organic , 28-acre farm and sustainable dining events , The Ecology Center has brought back the Community Table series . Enjoy cocktails and a tour of the property before a seated , multicourse dinner curated by chef Cathy McKnight . There will also be wine pairings available . ( 949-443-4223 ; theecologycenter . org )

OHANA FESTIVAL SEPT . 30 - OCT . 2 ; DOHENY STATE BEACH , DANA POINT Enjoy live music in paradise during this yearly festival , with headliners including Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac , Jack White and P ! nk , as well as Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam , who created the event and plays every year . In addition to more than 30 acts , Ohana Fest presents Storytelling in the Cove , a series of art exhibits and panels with experts on the environment , conservation and more . ( ohanafest . com )

LAGUNA BEACH CAR SHOW OCT . 2 ; LAGUNA CANYON ROAD Held in the parking lot across from the Festival of Arts grounds , the annual Laguna Beach Car Show brings together 200 classic vehicles for car enthusiasts to view

FROM LEFT : COURTESY OF CHRIS BLISS ; GRAHAM LOVELIS

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