AROUND TOWN - Aug. 25, 2006

TODAY

MONTAGE DESIGNER EVENT

Sip champagne and meet Barbara Nast-Saletan at the “Treasures” boutique and Jonathan Ward of Reve de Vivre at the Spa from 4 to 6 p.m. (also Saturday). For more information, visit www.montagelagunabeach.com.

WINE TASTING

Taste and learn about wine the last Saturday of every month at Laguna Culinary Arts Gourmet Cheese and Wine Shop and Cafe, 845 Laguna Canyon Road. Eight wine tastes for $1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 494-0745.

BELLY DANCING

Enjoy belly dancing by JJ and the Habibis at the Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children. Information: (949) 494-3030.

SATURDAY

FESTIVAL OF ARTS GALA

Actress Teri Hatcher hosts the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters benefit. The gala will feature a performance of this year’s Pageant, a private viewing of the Festival exhibition, music, dancing, food and auctions. Tickets are $50 to $300. Information: (800) 487-3378.

SUNDAY

BLUES FEST

The Blues Offenders perform from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Festival of Arts. Free with admission. Located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-1145, www.LagunaFestivalofArts.com.

CONCERT IN PARK

Free summer concert at Bluebird Park featuring Tina Turner tribute band Proud Mary, 5 p.m., Cress St. at Bluebird Canyon Drive. Information: (949) 497-0722 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY

SKATE FILM

Corey Sparkuhl and Cyrus Polk premiere their second skateboarding video, “2nd Try,” at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday at South Coast Cinemas. Tickets are $7.

THURSDAY

POETRY SLAM

Terrell Washington Anansi’s “Street Testimonies” poetry slam at Club M, 680 S. Coast Highway, part of HelpBlueWater.com’s weekly Save Trestles Session, 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door after 8 p.m.; $10 in advance. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce, 257 Glenneyre St.; the Mail Stop, 1278 Glenneyre St.; and Marvy Star, 658 S. Coast Highway. For a complete schedule, visit HelpBlueWater.com.

ONGOING

YOGA CLASSES

Carl Brown, a registered Yoga Alliance instructor, offers a free Vinyasa Flow-style community yoga program on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. at the tennis courts at Moulton Meadows, Balboa Ave. at Del Mar Ave. Students should bring their own mats; additional pads are available first-come, first-served. The classes are appropriate for all levels. Information: [email protected] or (949) 494-9928.

LAUGHTER YOGA

The Laguna Laughter Club meets Sunday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the gazebo in Heisler Park, 381 W. Cliff Drive. The free, half-hour sessions feature “laugh-for-no-reason” exercises, yoga breathing techniques and easy stretches.

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

STORY/CRAFT NIGHT

Childrens’ crafts and storytelling with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, 6 to 7 p.m., every Tuesday at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 610 North Coast Highway at Boat Canyon (in the Pavilions shopping center).

READING PROGRAM

The Laguna Beach Library’s Turbo Tuesday Programs start at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.