Spotlight on SoCal | Events & Things To Do in Southern California
EnglishEspañol中文

Southern California

What's Going On In SoCal

Festivals, fall harvests, film, food and live music from Los Angeles to San Diego, with Orange County at the heart. Search everything, including events that have already happened!

Free to browse. No account needed. · Provided by Bruce Clark and Veronica Ruiz | Real Broker

199Happening today3,281Upcoming events2,965Concerts, sports & theater2,616Past events archived
Local & communityFarmers markets (322)Kids & family (138)Holiday events (87)
UpcomingTodayThis weekendNext 7 daysBy monthPast eventsEverything
Or jump straight to a city:
★ November spotlight: Music (965)Free to attendKid-friendly

On set dates

637 events
Dec13Sun

Marlon Wayans

Sun, Dec 13  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

Arts & FilmDetails →
Dec13Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton

Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.

HolidaysFreeKid-friendlyDetails →
Dec13Sun

RAMONES X

Sun, Dec 13  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

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

MusicDetails →
Dec13Sun

Slackfest West

Sun, Dec 13  ·  3:00 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

MusicDetails →
Dec13Sun

Will Johns

Sun, Dec 13  ·  8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

MusicDetails →
Dec16Wed

Angel Force Band

Wed, Dec 16  ·  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.

MusicDetails →
Dec16Wed

Bo Johnson

Wed, Dec 16  ·  8:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

Details →
Dec16Wed

Jesus Sepulveda

Wed, Dec 16  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

Arts & FilmDetails →
Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Dec 16 to 20  ·  About 6:30 PM nightly
Marina Park, Newport Beach

Hundreds of decorated yachts, sailboats and electric boats parade through Newport Harbor past bayfront homes in the Ring of Lights competition. Opening night, Dec 16,...

HolidaysFreeKid-friendlyDetails →
Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise

Dec 16 to 20  ·  Three departures nightly, 5:30 PM to 9:50 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach

Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.

HolidaysKid-friendlyDetails →
Dec17Thu

11th Annual Country Christmas

Thu, Dec 17  ·  6:30 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

MusicDetails →
Dec17Thu

Eyes Set To Kill

Thu, Dec 17  ·  6:00 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

MusicDetails →
Dec17Thu

Sunami

Thu, Dec 17  ·  6:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

MusicDetails →
Dec18Fri

AC/DC vs Ozzy

Fri, Dec 18  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

MusicDetails →
Dec18Fri

Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour

Fri, Dec 18  ·  7:00 PM
DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim

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

Arts & FilmDetails →
Dec18Fri

Capistrano Lights

Dec 18 to 30  ·  Grounds 10 AM to 7 PM; tree lighting 5:05 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

Holiday lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano with Santa and a tree lighting. Specific dates and the full schedule have not been announced yet, so check the mission.

HolidaysKid-friendlyDetails →
Dec18Fri

Damage Inc

Fri, Dec 18  ·  6:30 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

MusicDetails →

Running all season

11 listings
SeasonMulti-week

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.

Arts & FilmFreeDetails →
SeasonMulti-week

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.

MusicFreeKid-friendlyDetails →
SeasonMulti-week

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.

Food & DrinkKid-friendlyDetails →
SeasonMulti-week

Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

Markets & ShoppingDetails →

Running all season (11) →

New on Spotlight on SoCal

Sports pages

A page for each sport, including soccer, swimming, football, basketball and more, with pro, college and high school games in one list.

See all sports

See everything new →

Thinking about buying or selling in Southern California?

Reach out to Bruce and Veronica and let them help you make sense of the market, cities and neighborhoods.

Email usSend a message