More Arts Go on Parade in Laguna

Three other arts events coincide with the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach:

Festival of Arts, today through Aug. 31: The summer event features 150 regional artists whose original artworks are juried. The works range from underwater photography to plein-air paintings. Although the festival has long been known for its summertime events, organizers plan to extend the festival beyond its eight-week run in this, its 69th year. The new events calendar, coming up in the fall, will include concerts, performances from Ballet Pacifica and Opera Pacific, a film series and community productions. The first annual Laguna Beach Jazz and Pop Festival, Sept. 21 through 23, also will be held. Organizers say they want the arts lineup to become part of a year-round calendar of events.* Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Open daily 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. $3 to $5. (949) 497-6582.

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Sawdust Festival, through Sept. 2: In a 3-acre eucalyptus grove in Laguna Canyon, more than 180 artists display and sell their work, ranging from blown glass to scrimshaw and tattooing. Artists demonstrate how they work at this event, now in its 35th year.* Sawdust Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $6.50 daily. $10 season pass. (949) 494-3030.

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Art-A-Fair, through Sept. 2: The 35th version of the juried art festival features 124 local and international artists who exhibit arts and crafts.* Art-A-Fair, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Sundays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $5. (949) 494-4514.