Non-government Events this Week

To balance the attempted takeover by the nanny state, here’s a sampling of activities that are not funded by taxpayers.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching (ongoing activities), 34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, (949) 496-5794, call for prices: whale watching, harbor cruises, sport fishing, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., http://www.danawharf.com

“Focus on Figures,” Sandstone Gallery, Howard Hitchcock's art display through Jan. 3, "Dumi Dumi" by Gretchen Beck and other displays. Free. 384A N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-6775, http://www.sandstonegallery.com

“Build Your Own Sea Urchin with Sean Duffy,” Jan. 9, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Laguna Art Museum California Gallery, workshop for children of all ages, $25 fee covers one child and one adult, call in reservation to (949) 494-8971, ext. 207, Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org

“Joshua Elias,” through Jan. 7, oil painting exhibit, Brett Rubbico Gallery, Free. 361 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, (949) 515-5102, http://www.brettrubbicogallery.com

“John Paul Jones,” through Jan. 23, the late UC Irvine professor and influential artist is featured in this exhibit. $12 to $15, Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org

“Hershey Felder’s Great American Songbook,” through Jan. 31, star of the current "Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein" leads a sing-along of American songs, $40 to $60, Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

“Specters of Culture: Argentinean Post-Dictatorship Art,” through Jan. 7, artists Sebastian Chillemi and Pablo Salvada display their work in the United States for the first time. Free. Founders Hall Art Gallery, second floor, (949) 480-4081, http://www.soka.edu

Holiday Ice Rink, through Feb. 21, enjoy this outdoor skating rink, open for an extended holiday season. Call or check the website for prices. 71 Fortune Drive, (949) 748-8280, http://www.skatespectrum.com