Free Events

Part of the monthly First Sundays chamber music series, this concert is the pre-Festival kick-off and introduces the award-winning young ensemble Calidore Quartet to Laguna audiences.

Tue Feb 7 | 5pm | Aliso Creek Inn

Meet the Artists, Meet the Composer

An informal mini-concert and reception with composer-performer Edgar Meyer and the Calidore Quartet, in the beautiful surroundings of Aliso Creek Inn.

Tue Feb 7 | 7pm | Sage Hill School

Calder Quartet with Mikel Jollett

Mikel Jollett, lead singer and the creative force behind the indie rock band The Airborne Toxic Event, joins the always surprising Calder Quartet in concert.

Wed Feb 8 | 2pm | Boys & Girls Club

Drumming & Self-Expression

A drum circle for kids! Youngsters will empower themselves dancing, clapping, and playing shakers and minor percussion while actively engaging with games and stories. Best for children age 6 to 12.

Wed-Fri | 3pm | Hotel Laguna

Music Break

Come hear your friends and neighbors in piano recitals by talented non-professionals and surprise guests. A different line-up each day – stop by the hotel lobby and check the schedule.

Wed-Fri | 4pm | Hotel Laguna

Music Table

This is the Festival Hub: a daily no-host happy hour with discussions on a wide range of topics related to music. Meet the artists, Festival organizers, special guests and your fellow music-lovers, get the backstory and share your questions and comments.

Wed Feb 8 | 6:30pm | Laguna Art Museum

Calder Quartet in Concert

An hour-long concert by the fearless ensemble that

Fri Feb 10 | 10am | SusiQ Senior Center

Festival Artists in Concert

It’s up to the Festival artists themselves to decide who and what will be featured in this program – it could be a Festival jam or it could be a sneak peek at works to be performed later in the weekend. Either way, it’ll be an adventure.

Sat Feb 11 | 11am | Laguna Playhouse

Open Rehearsal

Watch the creative process in action, as artists prepare for the weekend concerts. Programs, artists and dates subject to change.

Schedule as of 1.27.2012.