Indy on Arts

Friday, Feb. 5

 

Thurston’s drama students perform in “Seussical the Musical,” in two performances both Friday and Saturday, 4 and 7 p.m. “Stay Tuned for Murder,” third annual murder mystery fundraiser for Laguna Playhouse. 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Tickets: $75 each. Call 949.497- 2787 or visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. ‘40s attire is encouraged. Also Feb. 6.

Radio WHIK, Part 2 returns, Ken Jillson’s musical tribute to country music. 8 p.m. Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Avenue. Tickets: $20. 949-715- 0333 Also Feb. 6.

“Seussical the Musical,” Thurston Middle School’s Black Box Theater. 4 and 7 p.m. Appropriate for all ages. Also Feb. 6.

Laguna Canyon Winery First Friday Tasting Party. Entertainment. 6-9 p.m. $35 12 ounce wine pours. Wine purchases include a crystal glass. No reservation required. email: info@lagunacanyonwinery. com. Call: 949.715.9463.

Tricia Freeman at the Marine Room 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 214 Ocean Ave. Downtown Laguna Beach. Call: 949-494-3027

“All Shook Up” a musical revue based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and songs made famous by Elvis Presley, OC Pavilion in Santa Ana. 8 p.m., Thurs.-Sun.; 2 p.m. weekends. Through March 7. Tickets $20 to $65. 714-550-0880. Preshow dining at Ambrosia Restaurant. Reservations required, call 714-550-0811.

“Sweeney Todd” at Musical Theatre West, 4350 E. 7th Street, Long Beach. Tickets available at www.musical.org. The show, thru Feb. 14, is produced by Laguna Beach local Paul Garman.

Saturday, Feb. 6

First Saturday Open Studios. Throughout Laguna Beach. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call: 949-497-0722. Info: www.lagunabeachcity.net

Auction 100 at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, 6-10 p.m. Among the trove for sale is a rare 1961 Roger Kuntz. $125 for members, $150 for non-members. Buy online www.lagunaartmuseum. org or by call Dawn Minegar at 949.494.8971 x203.

Tour the Marine Mammal Center Studios with a docent and make some hands-on art with an artist afterwards. 9-10:30 a.m. Tickets: Adults $20, children $15 Call: 949-363-4700

“My Funny Valentine,” art collage workshop, Studio Arts Gallery. 11 a.m. (90 min.) 1200 South Coast Highway. Call: 949-376-1619 No experience needed. Sign-ups start 10 a.m.

Paper Clay Today Artist Symposium. Workshops Feb. 6 and 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course, 31106 S. Coast Highway. First workshop, $40; each additional, $30; all day pass $85. (cash or check only) Buy at the door (space available) or via www.lagunabeachceramics. com

Tricia Freeman at the Marine Room 9 p.m. to 1 a.m 214 Ocean Ave. Call: 949-494-3027

Live Bands at Mozambique. 8:45-11:45 p.m., 1740 South Coast Highway. Call: 949-715-7777 www.mozambiqueOC.com

SuperHeroes! Pacific Symphony’s family music concerts from super hero films. Samueli Theater, OC Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa. Tickets: $19-$36. Call: 714-556-2787 Sunday, Feb. 7

Post Auction Sale at Laguna Art Museum. Unsold works available for purchase. Call: 949-494- 8971

First Sunday Open Mike Night at No Square Theater, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your own music or try theirs. 384 Legion Street. $5

Superbowl Sunday Potluck, 3 p.m., bring a dish or pay $10 admission. Marine Room: 214 Ocean Ave. Downtown Laguna Beach 949-494- 3027.

Duo46 at the Laguna College of Art and Design for the First Sunday concerts, free, 3-4:30 p.m. 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: www.lagunabeachlive.org.

Reggae Sunday at Mozambique 7-10 p.m. 1740 South Coast Highway. Call: 949-715-7777 www.mozambiqueOC.com Tuesday, Feb. 9

Beth Fitchet Wood’s Songwriters Showcase, at the Marine Room 8-11 p.m. 214 Ocean Avenue. Call: 949-494-3027

Thursday, Feb. 11

Poul Pedersen & Friends at the Marine Room, 8-11 p.m., 214 Ocean Ave. Call: 949-494- 3027

Benefit show for Laguna Beach artist Alexander Fedortchev, undergoing treatment for non- Hodgkin lymphoma, at RED Night Club/Tentation, 4647 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Featuring Russian entertainers. Dinner and show, $50. Seating at 6:30 and 8 p.m. (tentatively) Show only, $20 advance/ $25 at the door. RSVP at Polina polina@polinahryn.com

“Hope for Haiti” music benefit and art auction, Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa. Proceeds for Doctors without Borders/Haitian Relief Benefits. 8 p.m. Tickets $15 or via www.ecofficiency.org Call: Chrissy Gray 714-369-0128

Valentine’s Day with Chris Botti and Pacific Symphony. 8 p.m. Henry and Renee Segerstrom Concert Hall. 600 Town Center Drive. Tickets: $25-$185 Call: 714-556-2787

Ongoing:

“George Gershwin Alone,” Laguna Playhouse. Tickets $40-$70. 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Call: 949-497-2787 www.lagunaplayhouse.com. Through Feb. 21.

Sandstone Gallery. Paintings by Lynn Welker, Ralph White and KL Heagen through March 1, 384- A N. Coast Highway. www.sandstonegallery.com

Gwynn Murrill sculptures at Peter Blake Gallery www.peterblakegallery.com

Cirque du Soleil at Irvine’s Great Park, 6990 Marine Way, Irvine. Tickets $42- $250. Call: 800- 450-1480 (booking fees apply). www.ocgp.org. See events, through Jan 31.

Paintings by Fred Hope and Gene Cooper. Wells Fargo Bank. 260 Ocean Ave. Call: 949-598- 9844 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free

Dressed2Kill, College Gallery, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 9 a. m.-3 p.m. A juried student competition featuring concept art designs of costume and fashion for video games. Through Feb. 13.