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Get Out: What To Do This Weekend in Laguna Beach
Get some athletic clothing and goods for the kids, support the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre, celebrate a birthday for Zero Trash, listen to some spiritual reggae or go on a wilderness hike with the family.
THURSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS SWAP
WHERE/WHEN? , 2100 Park Avenue. Sign up on Friday from 1-6:30 p.m. to consign or donate clothes/equipment. Sale is on Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with 50 percent off sale happening the same day from 3-4 p.m.
WHY GO? Buy and sell gently-used sports equipment and clothing. You set the price, Thurston sells it. Thurston gets 40 percent of the sale, and you get 60 percent. Everybody wins! For more information, CLICK HERE.
PRICE: Clothing and equipment prices will vary.
DISNEY'S ALADDIN, PRESENTED BY LAGUNA BEACH HIGH'S PARK AVENUE PLAYERS
WHERE/WHEN? Black Box Theatre, 2100 Park Ave. Showtimes for this weekend: Friday at 4 & 7 p.m.; Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 & 5 p.m.
WHY GO? It's like High School Musical, but real! The LBHS theater season kicks off with this multi-performance production of Aladdin for two weekends. CLICK HERE for more info, or call 949-497-7769.
PRICE: $10 (students), $15 (adults).
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE YOUTH THEATRE MUSICAL OPENING NIGHT AND GARAGE SALE THE NEXT MORNING
WHERE/WHEN? , 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Friday, 7 p.m. (musical). The garage sale is at the playhouse starting at 7 a.m. Saturday.
WHY GO? Friday evening, come watch the world premiere of Looking For Home: A Story From The Orphan Trains presented by LPYT performers. The musical "examines the historical railroad transporting of orphaned children from the streets of New York City to the Great Plains." The next morning, show the youngsters more support by purchasing cool stuff at the LPYT garage sale. For more information about the musical, CLICK HERE, and for more information about the garage sale, CLICK HERE.
PRICE: Ticket prices vary, as do garage sale items.
CELEBRATE ZERO TRASH'S 4TH BIRTHDAY
WHERE/WHEN? at 249 Forest Avenue, at 1305 S. Coast Highway, at 625 Park Avenue, at 30800 Coast Highway and at 903 S. Coast Highway. Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
WHY GO? Help clean up the city you love. In return, you'll receive 20 percent off clothing at Hobie, 50 percent off all food at Avila's El Ranchito, or 10 percent off clothing at Thalia. Local businesses provide volunteers with food, coffee, t-shirts and trash pickers. Meet Zero Trash founder Chip McDermott and give him a big thank you! It's more fun with more friends, so organize a group. To learn more about Zero Trash, CLICK HERE.
PRICE: Free to participate.
BLACK UHURU'S ANDREW BEES AT MOZAMBIQUE
WHERE/WHEN? , 1740 S. Coast Highway. Sunday, 5-10 p.m.
WHY GO? Experience something spiritual at Mozambique's Reggae Sunday, with Andrew Bees. Bees was the lead singer for Black Uhuru for almost a decade, and he will be performing songs from his new CD, Give Jah Thanks and Praise.
PRICE: $10 cover charge. Beverage and food prices vary.
FAMILY SUNDAY FUN DAY AT LAGUNA COAST WILDERNESS PARK
WHERE/WHEN? (east side of Laguna Canyon Rd./SR-133, just north of the 73 toll road). Sunday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
WHY GO? volunteer naturalist Kimberly Leeds will be on hand to take your family on an adventure, complete with games and nature activities. LCF invites you to "play, explore, touch, listen, and connect with each other and nature." To register and for more details about hike length, what to wear and bring, CLICK HERE.
PRICE: Bring $5 for the parking permit machine.
