Non-government Events

Non-government Events

Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private initiative and businesses that are trying to complete with the city’s so-called “free” (taxpayer-funded) activities.

“Taste of San Juan,” Wed., Feb. 16, 6:00-9:00 p.m., El Adobe Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano, $20. Many SJC restaurants are taking part under one roof to launch the Fiesta de las Golondrinas. (949) 493-4700, http://www.swallowsparade.com/taste.aspx

“Ocean Friendly Gardening,” hosted by Surfrider Foundation, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 92675, (949) 728-0685, http://www.californianativeplants.com

“Selecting Seeds and Bulbs for Spring and Summer Flowers,” Feb. 19, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Plant Depot, 33413 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, free, (949) 240-2107, http://plantdepot.com

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” through Feb. 20, South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 708-5555, http://www.scr.org

Art Exhibit, “America Martin,” through March 31; also view sculptural works by Jorge Fernandez. Open Wed. through Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., JoAnne Artman Gallery, 326 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 510-5481, http://www.joanneartmangallery.com

Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at
http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes

Farmers Market, Laguna Hills, Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Laguna Hills Mall, (714) 573-0374

Farmers Market, San Juan Capistrano, Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Historic Town Center Park, (949) 493-4700

Art Exhibit, “Reflections from the Garden,” Joseph Raffel, through April 15, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Soka University, Founders Hall, First Floor, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4237, free, http://www.soka.edu/default.aspx