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Have a Merry Non-government Christmas
Contrary to the drummers at city hall, community members do not need government intervention to celebrate religious holidays. Here’s a sampling of events. They don’t offer free admission, but remember that government events cost everyone, including those who don’t attend.
“Greetings”
Comedy about what happens when Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Age beliefs are mashed up. Runs through Dec. 19 at the Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; additional show at 8 p.m. Dec. 16. $18 to $44. 949-489-8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org
Sawdust Art and Craft Festival
Winter Fantasy, 170 artists, four outdoor cafes, fine art and crafts booths, open weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 92651, 949-494-3030. sawdustartfestival.org
Lake Mission Viejo
Activities for Lake members: Santa arrives at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, followed by a beach bonfire, crafts fair and stage shows. Boat parade begins at 6:15 p.m., and the Santa line closes at 7:45 p.m. 949-770-1313, www.lakemissionviejo.org
‘The Holiday GEM’
One More Productions starts a holiday tradition with this musical revue running through Dec. 12 at the Gem Theater, 12852 Main St., Garden Grove. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. $25. 714-741-9550, ext. 221, www.onemoreproductions.com
“A Christmas Carol’
The annual holiday show runs through Dec. 26, Segerstrom Stage at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; noon and 4 p.m. Sunday. Call for ticket prices. 714-708-5555, www.scr.org
Fiesta Navidad
Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano return for the annual holiday show in the Ren‚e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7:30 p.m. $30 to $95. 949-553-2422, www.philharmonicsociety.org
“Sister’s Christmas Catechism”
The holiday edition in the “Late-Nite Catechism” series runs through Dec. 13 at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 7:30 p.m. Monday. $35 to $55. 949-497-2787, www.lagunaplayhouse.com
Christmas Fantasia 2010
Students from Vanguard University’s music department present a seasonal program in the Ren‚e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 8 p.m. $25 to $60. 714-556-2787, www.ocpac.org
‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’
A cast of rotating performers guarantees a fresh spin every night on the comedy now running for its seventh holiday season through Dec. 21 at The Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills. 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call for ticket prices. 714-777-3033, www.chancetheater.com
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