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.

St. Joseph’s Day, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Wed., Mar. 19, celebrate the Return of the Swallows with activities, entertainment and food, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/activities/signature_StJosephsDay.php

Concordia University Concert, Sat., Mar. 22, 10:00 a.m., Lutheran Schools Handbell Festival. More than 150 ringers from Lutheran schools will perform; free admission, Concordia University Irvine, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/AcademicPrograms/Undergraduate/Music/tabid/302/ctl/Details/Mid/2322/It emID/238/Default.aspx

56th Annual Swallows Day Parade, Sat., Mar. 22, starting at 11:00 a.m., presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association, downtown San Juan Capistrano; Mercado runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (949) 493-1976, http://www.swallowsparade.com/

Soka University concerts: pianist Vadym Kholodenko, Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist, on Sun., Mar. 23, 3:00 p.m.; Los Angeles Jazz Quartet on Fri., Mar, 28, 8:00 p.m., Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

“An Enchanted Evening,” outstanding student opera performances at Casa Romantica, Tues., Mar. 25, 7:00 p.m., 414 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, (949) 498-2139, http://casaromantica.org/cr/

“All the Great Books,” Laguna Playhouse comedy presented by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, through Mar. 30; “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” with Leslie Caron and David Engel, from Apr. 26-June 8, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

First Thursday Art Walk, Laguna Beach, Thurs., Apr. 3, 6:00 p.m., member galleries throughout Laguna Beach, including the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive at North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://firstthursdaysartwalk.com/

Mount of Olives Church SHARE Food Drive on Sun., April 6, (first Sunday of each month) helps families in crisis, http://moochurch.org/share. Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.moochurch.org/

Mariachis at the Mission, Sat., Apr. 12, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; second Saturday of each month, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://missionsjc.com

La Vida Drum Circle, Tues., Apr. 15, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (May 14, June 13, July 12 etc.). Drummers should bring their drums. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/things-we-dig/

St. Kilian’s Recycling Drive, Sat., Apr. 19, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, held on the third Saturday of each month. Organized by Knights of Columbus; acceptable items include aluminum, paper and plastic. No glass or cardboard. Lower parking lot, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 472-1249, http://www.stkilianchurch.org

Cabrillo Playhouse, Sun., Apr. 20, 6:00 p.m., “Local Sunday Sessions,” every third Sunday, three local musical acts, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, (949) 492-0465, http://cabrilloplayhouse.org