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.

Sunset Wine Tasting, Fri., Apr. 20, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive, Dana Point, (800) 797-7753, http://www.californiawinefestival.com/eventschedule.html

Imagination Celebration, Sat., Apr. 21, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Laguna Art Museum, fun-filled, hands-on art projects for families, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://lagunaartmuseum.org/imagination-celebration

Mariachis at the Mission, Sat., Apr. 28, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., second and fourth Saturdays each month, free with paid admission to the Mission, Central Courtyard, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/

Concerts at Soka University: Pacific Symphony featuring violinist Karen Gomyo on Sat., Apr. 28, 8:00 p.m., Jazz Monsters featuring Dmitry Baevsky and David Hazeltine on Wed., May 23, 7:00 p.m.; 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu/news_events/events/default.aspx

OC Tastefest, Culinary Festival, Fri., May 4, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sat., May 5, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., inaugural event showcases OC restaurants, continuous live music in the newly renovated Main Mall at the OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, http://octastefest.com/

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Calendar includes a champagne brunch and prime rib dinner on Sundays, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, call for reservations at O’Neill Bar and Grill, (949) 305-5100, http://www.arroyotrabuco.com/index.aspx

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

Michaels, ongoing and new classes throughout March: sewing, Wilton Decorating, painting and crafts, 25310 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-5001
ttp://locations.michaels.com/CA/MISSION-VIEJO/8513/index.html

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes this week: how to sew, decorate cakes, quilt, knit, crochet and more, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://Joann.com

Big Bucks Bingo, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. early bird and 6:45 p.m. regular games, Mission Viejo Elks Lodge, Marguerite and La Paz, Mission Viejo, 949-830-3557. 
http://www.mvelks.com/