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Dec6Sun

Zoltan Kaszas

Sun, Dec 6  ·  6:00 PM
Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine

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

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Dec8Tue

A Revolutionary Christmas

Tue, Dec 8  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Yorba Linda

An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.

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Dec9Wed

Chinedu Unaka

Wed, Dec 9  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Dec9Wed

Nataly Aukar

Wed, Dec 9  ·  7:30 PM
Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine

A live event at Improv Comedy Club-Irvine. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec9Wed

Tom Bagley's Dueling Pianos

Wed, Dec 9  ·  7:30 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec10Thu

Featherborn

Thu, Dec 10  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec10Thu

Pi'erre Bourne

Thu, Dec 10  ·  7:30 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at The Observatory. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec11Fri

Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights

Dec 11 to 13  ·  Evening
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.

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Dec11Fri

Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Fri, Dec 11  ·  7:00 PM
DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim

A Comedy arts and theatre event at DigAlert Grove of Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec11Fri

English Beat

Fri, Dec 11  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

An Alternative music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec11Fri

HARBOUR

Fri, Dec 11  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

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

Dec11Fri

Kelsey Cook

Fri, Dec 11  ·  7:30 PM
Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine

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

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Dec11Fri

Marlon Wayans

Fri, Dec 11  ·  7:30 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. 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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