Top Things to Do in O.C.: June 26th through July 2nd

OPENS JUNE 29

YVES SAINT LAURENT: LINE AND EXPRESSION

In creating his fashion designs, French couturier Yves Saint Laurent created hundreds of sketches. He drew with pencil on paper, capturing his choices of material and reflecting the colors of his surroundings, often while visiting Marrakech, Morocco. The exhibit, organized by the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech and Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, displays the thought process of a fashion icon. Orange County Museum of Art, 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, 714-780-2130, ocma.art

JUNE 26

CELTIC THRONE: THE ROYAL JOURNEY OF IRISH DANCE

Dancers from the Carey Academy of Irish Dance present a show exploring the
origins of Irish step dance and celebrating the history of the dancers as they honed their craft in ancient Near East, Ireland, Scotland, England, and the United States. The show is set to a score by Golden Globe nominee Brian Byrne. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org

OPENS JUNE 28

THE SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL

Local artists and makers selling their prints, jewelry, paintings, and sculpture set up booths here every summer, and visitors browse as they stroll along the sawdust-covered paths. Guests can also lounge under the trees and listen to live music, watch glassblowing demonstrations, and take classes in screen printing, pottery, and fused glass. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-3030, sawdustartfestival.org

OPENS JUNE 28

LAGUNA ART-A-FAIR

Established and emerging fine artists and artisans from around the world display traditional oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, and charcoal drawings along with mixed media pieces, fiber art, ceramics, and jewelry at the annual summer event. Festivalgoers can enjoy live music most weekend days, along with adult art workshops and various other events. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-4514, art-a-fair.com

THROUGH JUNE 28

“SALVADOR DALI”

The exhibit displays some of the Surrealist painter’s lesser-known works from the personal collection of Benjamin Feldman, including “Les Amoureux (The Lovers)” and “Pantagruel.” The Spanish artist, who drew inspiration from Picasso and Miró, was known for his technical skill and for the bizarre images in his work. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org

JUNE 29 AND 30

“WOODY SINGS: THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF WOODY GUTHRIE”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame calls Woody Guthrie “the original folk hero,” and the show celebrates his musical legacy, with award-winning actor/singer David M. Lutken and his band of multi-instrumentalists performing songs like “This Land Is Your Land,” “Pastures of Plenty,” “Bound for Glory,” and “Roll on, Columbia.” Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com