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 enterprise and non-profit groups.

Mission Tour, Thurs., Jan 5, 10:30 a.m., led by the Mission’s executive director. Tours require a minimum of five guests. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com

First Thursday Art Walk, Laguna Beach, Thurs., Jan. 5, includes an informal artist talk at the Laguna Art Museum at 7:00 p.m., 307 Cliff Drive at North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://lagunaartmuseum.org

Pageant of the Masters open casting call, Sat., Jan 7, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sun., Jan. 8, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thurs., Jan. 12, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call for an appointment after Jan. 12, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3663, http://www.foapom.com

Laguna Art Museum, “UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964-1971,” through Jan. 22, open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 307 Cliff Drive at North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://lagunaartmuseum.org

“Replace Your Lawn with Native Plants Workshop 1, “Kill the Grass,” Sat., Jan. 7, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 728-0685, http://www.californianativeplants.com

Mount of Olives Church, “Share – Food Collection,” Sun., Jan. 8, bring non-perishable food donations and place them in marked bins around campus, collecting for South County Outreach and Southwest Community Center, Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.info@moochurch.com

“Top Dog/Under Dog,” Pulitzer Prize-winning comic drama, Jan. 8-Jan. 29, South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 708-5555, http://www.scr.org

Classes: “Create a Succulent Wreath,” (reservations required) Sat., Jan. 14, 10:00 a.m., and “Plant a Bird Cage” on Sun., Jan 15, 11:00 a.m., 31720 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-3920, http://cottage-home-and-garden.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