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.

“Timeless Melodies: Academy Awards: The Best Songs 1934-1959,” Thurs., Dec. 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 567-3600, http://www.bowers.org/

Encore Dinner Theatre, “A Song for Christmas,” through Dec. 30. Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31 with dinner, music, party favors and entertainment, 690 El Camino Real, Tustin (657) 210-3200, http://www.EncoreDinnerTheatre.com

Lemondrop New Year’s Eve Party, Mon., Dec. 31, 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Irvine Marriott ballroom, dinner and entertainment, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, (949) 378-6600, http://www.lemondropclub.com/

“The Science of Gingerbread” exhibit, open now through Jan. 3. “Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology,” interactive exhibit, open now through April 21, Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 542-2823, http://www.discoverycube.org

Holiday Ice Rink in Spectrum. Outdoor rink is open daily, skating lessons are available. Check the website for schedule. Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, (949) 748-8280, http://www.skatespectrum.com

Concert at Soka, The Takacs Quartet featuring pianist Joyce Yang on Wed., Jan. 16, 8:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two,” Jan. 8 through Feb. 3, The Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com