In the Arts

Museum previews artwork to be auctioned

The Laguna Art Museum is hosting Preview Week, where buyers can preview work that will be featured at a Feb. 12 auction. Art Auction 2011 will feature the work of more than 100 California artists, live music, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and desserts, as well as a surprise live art performance. Tickets are $150 for non-museum members. Visit http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

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Artists Open Studios on Saturday

Twenty-two artists will open their studios from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. A free shuttle will be provided at the Laguna College of Art + Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. Parking is free.

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Laguna Tunes kicks off season

The spring session of the Laguna Tunes community chorus will commence take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Thurston Middle School, 2100 Park Ave. The event features classical and popular music planned by directors Christin Cornell and Roxanna Ward. Visit http://www.lagunatuneschorus.com.

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Art of striptease for Valentine Day

Hollywood dance and fitness instructor Kate Noonan will offer a striptease workshop aimed at women who want to perform for their partners on Valentine's Day. The class will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Hennessey's Tavern, 213 Ocean Ave.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and include a martini or glass of champagne, as well as a raffle ticket. Call (949) 494-2743. The class is only for women, but men can join the after party with DJ Selecta at 9 p.m.

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MacGillivray hosts film for marine mammal benefit

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center of Laguna Beach (PMMC) and local filmmaker, Greg MacGillivray, will feature his film, "Coral Reef Adventure," at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Proceeds from the event will aid flood relief at the PMMC.

A discussion about the film will follow the screening. A VIP reception with appetizers, wine and dessert, as well as a chance to meet with the filmmaker, will take place at 6:30 p.m.

An Academy Award-nominated film director and cinematographer, MacGillivray is best known for nature documentaries, such as "The Living Sea," "Dolphins" and "Mount Everest."

General admission is $40; $20 for students; $100 for VIP, which includes premiere seating. To purchase tickets, call (800) 838-3006 or visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com.

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Art-A-Fair sets Jury Day