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Nov28Sat

Breakthru Entertainment

Sat, Nov 28  ·  6:30 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

A Rock music event at The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov28Sat

Chris Estrada

Sat, Nov 28  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

A live event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov28Sat

Danny Avila

Sat, Nov 28  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov28Sat

Jeremy Piven

Sat, Nov 28  ·  7:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov28Sat

Surely Tempo

Sat, Nov 28  ·  7:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at The Observatory. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov28Sat

The Altons

Sat, Nov 28  ·  7:00 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

A Rock music event at House of Blues Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov28Sat

Thoughts On Bowling

Sat, Nov 28  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov29Sun

Pablo Francisco

Sun, Nov 29  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov29Sun

Santa's Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting

Sun, Nov 29  ·  Festival from 3:00 PM; Santa about 6:00 PM
Civic Center Plaza, Mission Viejo

Festival activities start in the afternoon, then Santa arrives by fire engine around 6:00 PM and the tree is lit. A shuttle runs from 3 to 7 PM.

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Nov30Mon

Babe Haven

Mon, Nov 30  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec1Tue

Championship Wrestling

Tue, Dec 1  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A Wrestling sports event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec2Wed

133 Band

Wed, Dec 2  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

An Other music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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