TOP : WARD BLACKBURN ; BOTTOM : DAN BRADICA
Former
Mayor Kelly Boyd polishes his entry in a past year ’ s Classic Car Show organized by Rotary Club of Laguna Beach .
event , meet the artists and watch as their masterpieces unfold on the canvas . In addition to a Paint Out for kids , the invitational includes panel discussions and culminates in the Collectors Art Party on Oct . 12 and an Art Show on Oct . 13 , both at the Festival of Arts grounds . ( 949-376-3635 ; lpapa . org )
CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND OKTOBERFEST OCT . 6 ; PARKING LOT AT FOREST AVENUE AND LAGUNA CANYON ROAD Hot rods , antiques and muscle cars will all be on display at this invitational event organized by Rotary Club of Laguna Beach , which attracts hundreds of automobile enthusiasts each year . In addition to the vehicles on display , an Oktoberfest celebration will offer German food , a beer garden , live music and a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses . ( lagunabeachcarshow . com )
“ FRED TOMASELLI : SECOND NATURE ” OCT . 6 - FEB . 2 , 2025 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM Inspired by Southern California ’ s
“ Irwin ’ s Garden ,” a mixed media piece by Fred Tomaselli featuring acrylic , photo collage , leaves and resin on a wood panel natural beauty and fantasy culture , Fred Tomaselli brings together explosive and hallucinatory images and patterns suspended as hand-painted and collaged elements between clear resin layers , creating unnerving pieces that grapple with issues like the pandemic , race relations and police brutality . The exhibit features nearly 50 new and recent works by the artist , including resin pieces and some from his New York Times series developed during the pandemic . ( 949- 494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )
BEACH BONFIRE AND SUNSET SOCIAL OCT . 6 ; ALISO BEACH PARK Organized by Laguna Pride 365 , this event offers the chance to snuggle up with a loved one or make new friends around the crackling bonfire under the stars from 5-9 p . m . There will be popcorn and all the fixings for making s ’ mores , but all are welcome to bring any snacks they would like to share — and don ’ t forget a beach chair . Look for the flying pride flags for the location . ( lagunabeachpride . org )
LAGUNA BICYCLE FESTIVAL OCT . 25-27 ; FESTIVAL OF ARTS GROUNDS Jam-packed with all things related to bicycles — road , mountain , BMX , custom and vintage bikes — this new festival will present an “ Evolution of the Bicycle ” exhibit , an expo , live music and films , stunt shows , demo bikes , group rides , clinics , guest speakers and meet-andgreets with professional athletes . There will also be bike races and crafts for kids . ( lagunabikefest . com ) /
EDITOR ’ S NOTE : EVENTS MAY CHANGE . CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS FOR UPDATES .
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ONGOING
FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK : Oct . 3 ; 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 . As part of Laguna Dance Festival ’ s 20th anniversary season , dance performances will be presented in immersive settings at various venues during art walks in October , November , March and April . ( 949-463-4800 ; firstthursdaysartwalk . org )
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM : In addition to art exhibits , check out special events , including a Sept . 20 figure drawing workshop ; a Sept . 22 talk about artist Jay DeFeo ’ s career by guest curator Rochelle Steiner and Leah Levy , executive director of The Jay DeFeo Foundation ; and an Oct . 6 talk by artist Fred Tomaselli about his work . ( 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 and 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 may have already ended for the season , but year-round art classes are offered at the festival grounds in mediums from photography to acrylic and watercolor painting , mosaics and glassblowing . ( 949-494-3030 ; sawdustartfestival . org )
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