“ 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS ” JULY 5-23 ; LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE This musical comedy features two talented men discussing piano playing , telling stories about past lessons , teachers they had and more as they perform classics from composers like Bach and more modern hits by musicians such as Billy Joel . With laughter , it also reveals the inevitable reality that you sometimes have to let go of your wildest dreams . ( 949-497- 2787 ; lagunaplayhouse . com )
WYLAND BIRTHDAY GALLERY SHOW JULY 8 ; WYLAND GALLERIES LAGUNA BEACH Commemorate 45 years of Wyland ’ s art galleries with this special celebration , during which he will unveil new pieces he has created . Guests of the gallery can also shop for original pieces , lithographs , sculptures , books , jewelry and more in this inspired space . Refreshments will be served . ( 949-376-8000 ; wyland . com )
PARK YOGA JULY 11 ; CRESCENT BAY POINT PARK Bring your own mat , sprawl out and embrace the beauty of the universe as you flow through yoga poses with Avery Tescher of Dharma Yoga House . Organized by The Great Love Club , this outdoor session on the grass at the park will help ground you as you embrace a new day . A suggested donation of $ 10-20 is requested . ( thegreatloveclub . com )
The SeaChange Summer Party in nearby Dana Point
New Swan Shakespeare Festival
on the famed writer ’ s pieces —“ As You Like It ” and “ Julius Caesar ”— or attend for “ The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ,” which presents expedited versions of all 37 plays in just 97 minutes . Tickets are available through the Irvine Barclay Theatre . ( New Swan Shakespeare Festival : newswanshake speare . com ) ( Irvine Barclay Theatre : 949-854-4646 ; thebarclay . org )
Snacks are provided each day of this weeklong camp , which is available for youth ages 6-12 . ( 949-494-8971 ; lagunaartmuseum . org )
SEACHANGE SUMMER PARTY JULY 22 ; WALDORF ASTORIA MONARCH BEACH RESORT & CLUB , DANA POINT On average , Oceana ’ s SeaChange Summer Party raises more than $ 1 million each summer in order to protect the world ’ s oceans . During the fundraiser , the group will highlight the impact its work has had so far as well as recognize individuals who make a difference environmentally . Actress June Diane Raphael will serve as Master of Ceremonies while Paul Naudé , CEO of surfwear brand Vissla and president of the Surf Industry Members Association , will be recognized as an Ocean Champion and rock band Third Eye Blind will serve as the musical guest as visitors dance under the stars . ( 949-415- 6066 ; seachangesummerparty . org ) /
ONGOING
FIRST THURSDAYS ART WALK : JULY 6 ; VARIOUS LOCATIONS First Thursdays Art Walk is a beloved tradition in town that encourages locals and visitors alike to view artwork and mingle at local galleries . ( 949-415-4652 ; firstthursdaysartwalk . org )
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK : Monday , Thursday and Saturday , 8 a . m .; Treasure Island Park ( 949-280-1822 ; yogainthepark . blogspot . com )
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM : In addition to art exhibits , check out Laguna Art Museum ’ s special events , including a lecture on town history in honor of Laguna Beach ’ s 96th birthday ( June 29 ) and a Live ! at the Museum performance inside the museum from Quarteto Nuevo , featuring saxophone , cello , guitar and percussion ( July 9 ). ( 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 LAUGHERS : ( was a formal club through mid- January ; now an informal group ) Mondays , Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturdays , 9 a . m .; Main Beach ( lyinstitute . org )
NATURE HIKES : Various dates ; Laguna Canyon Foundation ( 949-497-8324 ; lagunacanyon . org )
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NEW SWAN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL JULY 15 - SEPT . 9 ; UC IRVINE The UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts presents a professional Shakespeare festival under the stars , with outdoor performances taking place in a portable , Elizabethan-style space . See two productions based |
CURATING CREATIVITY CAMP JULY 17-21 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM During this special summer camp for kids , the children get a behindthe-scenes look at putting together an art exhibition . With the chance to be artists , curators and art handlers , the kids will get to experience the local museum in a whole new light . |
EDITOR ’ S NOTE : EVENTS MAY CHANGE . CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS FOR UPDATES .
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SAWDUST STUDIO ART CLASSES : During the summer Sawdust Art Festival , attend complimentary art classes at all of the demonstration booths . Guests can attempt to master the pottery wheel to create ceramic pieces , try their hand at painting and more during festival hours . ( 949- 494-3030 ; sawdustartfestival . org ) |
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