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.

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, 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

Open Casting Call, Pageant of the Masters, Sat.-Sun., Jan. 5-6, and Thurs., Jan. 10, volunteers of all ages, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3663, (http://www.foapom.com/contact/volunteer/

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

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

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