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.

Performances at Soka: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Mon, Jan. 28, 8:00 p.m.; “The Pirates of Penzance” on Sat., Feb. 9, 8:00 p.m., and Jazz Monsters series Kenny Werner Trio on Fri., Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

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/

Open House at Carden Academy on Thurs., Jan. 31, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., http://www.cardenacademy.com. Open House at St. Michael’s Preparatory School on Sat., Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sun., Mar. 10, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., http://stmichaelsprep.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=64

Car (CARe) Show and Poker Run, San Juan Capistrano, Sat., Feb. 2, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 for general admission. Family-friendly event, view more than 400 vehicles, proceeds benefit SJC Rotary projects. San Juan Capistrano Community Center and Sports Park, 25920 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, http://sjcrotary.org/carshow

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

Tet Festival, Feb. 8-10, organized by the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California, annual lunar new year event, live entertainment, food, fireworks, Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove, (714) 890-1418, http://www.yelp.com/biz/tet-festival-garden-grove

Holiday Ice Rink in Spectrum. Outdoor rink is open through Feb. 18. Skating lessons are available. Check the website for schedule. Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, (949) 748-8280, http://www.skatespectrum.com

La Vida Drum Circle, Mon., Feb. 25, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Mar. 27, April 25, May 24, etc.). Drummers are welcome to bring their own drums or use an extra the group has. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/full-moon-drum-circle