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.

Soka Jazz Festival, Fri. – Sun., Oct. 26 – 28, Tom Harrell Chamber Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Ruben Estrada Quintet at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Tom Harrell Chamber Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and Kornel Fekete-Kovacs Quartet at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://soka.reachlocal.com/?scid=2695430&kw=19071058&pub_cr_id=16539318546

Vanguard University presents “The Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare, beginning Fri. – Sun., Oct. 26-28, visit the website for times and additional show dates in November, Lyceum theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 619-6424, http://theatre.vanguard.edu/lyceum-theater-season/

Ghost Tours, Sat., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., O’Neill Museum, walking tour of Los Rios Street, reservations are required, 31831 Los Street, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-8444, http://www.orangecounty.net/html/weekend_halloween.html#sjc

Haunted Halloween in Silverado Canyon, Wed., Oct. 31, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., wear a Halloween costume and bring a local organic potluck item. Meet at Silverado Canyon Market parking lot, 28192 Silverado Canyon Road #B, Silverado, (714) 649-9084, https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dTJlZTkxY2dyYmx0dmdsNDVwdm5pcmNvMm8gbmF0dXJhbGlzdDR5b3 VAbQ&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&gsessionid=OK

Taste of San Clemente, Fri., Nov. 2, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the historic Casino San Clemente, restaurants and local wine establishments participating; music and dancing, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente, (949) 492-1131, http://www.scchamber.com

JSerra Catholic High School Open House, Sun., Nov. 4, 11:00 a.m., introduction to JSerra, 26351 Junipero Serra Rd., San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-9307, http://www.jserra.org

Visit Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Thurs., Nov. 8, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon, introduction for 8th Graders, 22062 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, (949) 766-6076, http://www.smhs.org/admissions