What's up Laguna! Sorry for the email being late this week. The ocean has been wild lately and another big swell peaks this holiday weekend. It's also the week summer wraps up: the Pageant takes its last bow Friday, the Sawdust and Art-A-Fair close Sunday, and Labor Day caps it all off.
Below you'll find this week's events, ways to give back, spots coming soon, the conditions, and some local news.
Thursday 9/3
A free ice cream social for the grand opening of Rainbow Cone, Chicago's stacked five flavor cone shop. Just show up.
The last day of the juried summer art show. Buy admission at the gate; Laguna residents free with ID.
A stage show where real people hold perfectly still inside recreations of famous paintings. Two nights left this summer; tickets at
foapom.com.
A guided walk through the resort's working farm and chef's garden. Details and signup on
their calendar.
A guided 6 mile trail hike with 1,150 feet of climbing, on the strenuous side. Free; RSVP at
lagunacanyon.org.
Friday 9/4
The Pageant's closing night party hosted by Esai Morales, then the final 8:30 show where the living pictures break pose and move. Requires a Sep 4 Pageant ticket;
foapom.com.
A high energy party cover band in the upstairs music room. Tickets from $26 via
mozambiqueoc.com.
Saturday 9/5
A patio party at the coffee shop with a DJ and the debut of their fall menu. Free, just show up.
Sunday 9/6
The last day of the Sawdust's 60th summer festival: 180 Laguna artists, live music, and glassblowing. Admission at the gate.
The festival's final day, with live music from noon. Admission at the gate; Laguna residents free with ID.
A community barbecue on the church patio. Everyone welcome, just show up.
Monday 9/7
Labor Day
Around town Mon
Banks, the library, and the Food Pantry are closed, and the beaches will be packed. Fernando Noronha plays The Drake at 5:30pm if you want a holiday dinner soundtrack.
Tuesday 9/8
The final day of service for both restaurants before the hotel's redevelopment. One last meal over the sand if you want it.
A guided morning trail hike through Aliso and Wood Canyons. Free; RSVP at
lagunacanyon.org.
Downtown, meet spot on their Instagram Tue 6:30pm + Sun 9am
A free group run with 3.5 to 5 mile route options, all paces welcome. Just show up.
All week
Coastal and Canyon routes Through Mon
The free summer trolley's final week; service ends after Labor Day. Ride it to the festival finales while it lasts.
SHACC grand opening, Sep 18 to 20
The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center opens its new home at 239 Broadway in two weeks: ribbon cutting Friday, free open house Saturday morning, and a ticketed gala Sunday. Gala tickets at
shacc.org.
Laguna Longevity Lab
A new wellness studio cuts its ribbon September 10 with the chamber.
Loomey's Toys, new home
The toy shop's countdown to its new storefront continues. Still no address or date announced.
Truly Bagels
The team behind Truly Pizza is still building out the bagel shop at 31727 Coast Hwy in South Laguna, the old Ti Amo space. No open date yet.
Coast Gallery x Arcade la Tour
The gallery is teasing a collaboration with the French arcade brand. No details yet.
• Izakaya Sora is open A new Japanese small plates spot at 220 Beach St, the old Salerno's space, from chef Sota Akiyama, who rebuilt here after losing his last restaurant to a fire.
• Council race season is on Term limits are the issue splitting candidates, and forums are running around town, including KXFM's potluck forum next Tuesday.
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