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TODAY
CHESS TOURNAMENT
The third annual Laguna Beach Junior Chess Tournament will be a
chance for children in kindergarten through the eighth grade to
compete. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. The 6 to 9 p.m.
competition will be in the multi-purpose room at El Morro Elementary
School, 8681 N. Coast Highway. There will be a $15 entry fee.
Information: (949) 376-5836.
"TABLETOP"
will be the Laguna Playhouse's final play of the season. The play
is a comedy set in an advertising agency specializing in high-end
tabletop imagery. The play will contain adult content and language.
Call for ticket prices and show times. The play will run through June
27, the playhouse is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Information:
(949) 497-ARTS.
A TASTE OF WINE
Wine tasting takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Len's
Wine Cite. Different wines will be sampled each week. Len's is at 303
Broadway in Broadway Plaza. Information: (949) 376-2215.
SATURDAY
"THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS"
Regency Theatres will present a screening of the 1965 film "The
Battle of Algiers," a gritty depiction of the war between Algerian
fighters seeking independence and French colonial forces. The film
will be shown at 11 a.m. The theater is at 162 South Coast Highway.
Ticket prices will be $8 for adults, $7 for students and $5.50 for
seniors and children. Information: (949) 497-1220.
"TABLETOP"
will be the Laguna Playhouse's final play of the season. The play
is a comedy set in an advertising agency specializing in high-end
tabletop imagery. The play will contain adult content and language.
Call for ticket prices and show times. The play will run through
Sunday, the playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Information:
(949) 497-ARTS.
LATIN JAZZ AND DANCING
Romeo Cucina will feature Latin jazz and dancing with Ivan
Marcello and his band. The music will begin at 8 p.m. Saturdays.
Romeo Cucina is located at 249 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6627.
CRYSTAL COVE HIKES
Crystal Cove backcountry hikes today and Sunday. Meet at the flag
pole at the El Moro State Park visitor's center. Information: (949)
497-7647.
SUNDAY
"THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS"
Regency Theatres will present a screening of the 1965 film "The
Battle of Algiers," a gritty depiction of the war between Algerian
