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.

La Vida Drum Circle, Tues., Aug. 20, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Tues., Aug. 20, Thurs., Sept. 19, 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/

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/

Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Tasting, Thurs., Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29, featuring Kendall-Jackson wines and XAN Confections chocolates, $15 with Festival of Arts admission, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (800) 487-3378, http://www.foapom.com/

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo, Sat.-Sun., Aug. 24-25, competitive rodeo events, a country music concert and dance, corner of Ortega Hwy and Antonio/La Pata. Gates open Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m., corner of Ortega Hwy and Antonio/La Pata, visit the website for information, including ticket locations, http://www.rmvrodeo.com

Music Under the Stars, Sat., Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m., Mission San Juan Capistrano. Concert gates open at 5:30 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. (949), 234-1315, http://www.missionsjc.com

Concert at Lake Mission Viejo, Rock Under the Radar: Delta Rae on Sat., Aug. 31. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and are limited to lake association members and their guests. Call or visit the website for information, 949-770-1313, ext. 311, or http://www.lakemissionviejo.org

Tchaikovsky Spectacular, Sat., Aug. 31, 8:00 p.m., cannons and fireworks, Pacific Symphony, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, (714) 755-5799, http://www.pacificsymphony.org

Pageant of the Masters through Aug. 31, “The Big Picture,” 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (800) 487-3378, http://www.foapom.com/

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily through Sept. 1, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3030, http://www.sawdustartfestival.com/

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., Sept. 21, 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