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Get Out: What To Do This Weekend in Laguna Beach
Learn about local plants and make an artistic print, check out the latest exhibition at an art gallery, ska dance the night away, take in a concert or meditate in the wilderness.
LAGUNA BEACH BOTANICALS, SUCCULENTS AND PLANT PRINTMAKING
WHERE/WHEN: Laguna Nursery, 1370 S. Coast Hwy. Saturday, Jan. 21, 9:30-11 a.m.
WHY GO? Laguna Nursery's January class will feature California natives and succulents presented by owner Ruben Flores. With the help of leader Sheryl Seltzer, create and take home an artistic print of an exotic plant. Advance registration is required. Call 949-363-4700 or for more information, CLICK HERE.
COST: $25
PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE AT SANDSTONE GALLERY
WHERE/WHEN: 384-A N. Coast Hwy., noon-5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday.
WHY GO? Come experience the paintings of Sunny Kim and the paintings and sculptures of Howard Hitchcock. Kim's paintings represent "dancing of colors, the expanse of eternity, and the perfect union of chaos and order." Howard’s latest work "is in memory of his late son, Howard Nelson Hitchcock, who was an inspired violinmaker." Call 949-497-6775 or CLICK HERE for more information.
COST: Free.
THE ENGLISH BEAT
WHERE/WHEN: Mozambique Restaurant, 1740 S. Coast Hwy. Saturday, Jan. 21, 9-midnight.
WHY GO? Since 1979, the English Beat has been creating danceable ska music, which weaves together soul, reggae, pop and punk. Call 949-715-7777 or CLICK HERE for more information.
COST: $30 cover at the door, day of show only.
NASHVILLE BACKSTAGE WITH RANDY AND MAIAI SHARP
WHERE/WHEN: The Forum Theater on the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m.
WHY GO? Listen to the "dynamic duo of A-list songwriters, father/daughter Randy and Maia Sharp, in an intimate, musically-moving concert, featuring their pop, rock and country’s biggest hits." Call 949-494-1945 or CLICK HERE for more information.
COST: Presale is $20-30 for adults, $10 for students 21 and under.
LISTENING TO AND MEDITATING IN STILLNESS
WHERE/WHEN: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd.). Monday, Jan. 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
WHY GO? "Learn to calm your mind and body while walking in natural, peaceful surroundings with resource specialist Laura Cohen. Then, learn techniques for sitting meditation. It’s easy and can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and make you slower to react negatively to people and events." Bring a blanket and a pillow. (Ages 16 and up) Call 949-497-8324 or CLICK HERE for more information.
COST: Free, but make sure you register online. Donations are welcome. Bring $3 for the parking permit machine.
