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.

Daily Guided Tours at the Mission during the week, Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No advance reservation required, but a minimum group size is needed to proceed, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/

La Vida Drum Circle, Mon., June 4, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon. 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

Mariachis at the Mission on Sat., June 9, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., second and fourth Saturdays each month, free with paid admission to the Mission, Central Courtyard, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/

Orange County BBQ and Music Festival, Sat., June 9, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sun., June 10, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., barbecue teams, beer tasting, live entertainment, OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive., Costa Mesa, (714) 408-9781, http://www.ocbbqfestival.com

Country Western Jamboree, Sat., June 9, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., live country music, dancing, food court, beer garden, arts and crafts, The Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, (714) 563-4166, ext. 2, http://www.thephoenixclub.com

Soka University concert, Sat., June 9, 4:00 p.m., Marleena Barber, “Thank You for the Music.” Her one-woman cabaret tells the story of her life growing up legally blind. This event is a fundraiser to provide arts, educational and cultural opportunities for people with disabilities. Black Box Theatre at Soka Performing Arts Center. 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu/news_events/events/default.aspx

Michaels, ongoing and new classes throughout June: sewing, painting and crafts, 25310 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-5001
http://locations.michaels.com/CA/MISSION-VIEJO/8513/index.html

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes: how to sew, decorate cakes, quilt, knit, crochet and more, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://Joann.com

Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes

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/