“ Hidden Figures ” will be screened as part of the Women ’ s History Month Film Festival on March 29 .

A mural at the Hortense Miller Garden , which is hosting a free community open house

LOS ANGELES THEATRE WEEK THROUGH MARCH 26 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS This inaugural event celebrates the stage with discounts to performances across Los Angeles and Orange County . Locally in Laguna , catch participating shows like “ Once ” ( through March 26 ), “ The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical ” ( March 31 - April 2 ), “ My Mother ’ s Italian , My Father ’ s Jewish & I ’ m in Therapy ” ( April 12-16 ) and “ The Realistic Joneses ” ( April 26 - May 14 ) at Laguna Playhouse . ( theatreweek . com )

“ FACING THE GIANT — THREE DECADES OF DISSENT : SHEPARD FAIREY ” THROUGH JUNE 4 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM Globally renowned contemporary artist and activist Shepard Fairey is the subject of this solo exhibition , which celebrates 30 years of his work . His accessible style is accented by

important messages about oppression and the human experience . Fairey initially gained popularity with his Andre the Giant stickers and as the founder of Obey clothing . ( 949- 494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE MARCH 25 ; HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN Tour this quaint north Laguna property without a reservation during this open house event , which grants access to the verdant gardens and midcentury modern home , filled with artwork and artisan furniture . There will be light refreshments , an art workshop for kids , a plant sale , entertainment and free shuttle from First Church of Christ , Scientist . ( 949-464-6645 ; hortensemillergarden . org )

WINEMAKER FOR A DAY MARCH 25 ; APRIL 22 ; MCCLAIN CELLARS WAREHOUSE , IRVINE Create your very own red wine blend

as McClain Cellars , which has a tasting room in Laguna Canyon and a wine library downtown , breaks out the beakers and shares its techniques . All participants will become winemakers for the day , measuring amounts of barrel samples and filling out a formula sheet to track their concoction , which will be labeled with the name of their choosing . ( 800-409-6919 ; mcclaincellars . com )

BIRTHDAY BASH MARCH 26 ; NEIGHBORHOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Commemorate 30 years of Loca Arts Education at the nonprofit ’ s annual celebration , which will feature a signature cocktail and gourmet wines along with small bites ; interactive games such as a cake walk , wine pull and pinata ; live jazz music ; live and silent auctions ; an “ American Gothic ” -inspired photo opportunity and more . Guests will also receive a handmade ceramic party favor . ( 949- 363-4700 ; locaarts . org )

LEFT : COURTESY OF HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

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