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637 events
Dec18Fri

Finding Emo Holiday Party

Fri, Dec 18  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

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

Dec18Fri

Flock Of 80s

Fri, Dec 18  ·  9:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

Dec18Fri

Mike Epps

Fri, Dec 18  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Dec18Fri

Set Your Goals

Fri, Dec 18  ·  6:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

Dec18Fri

Tyga

Fri, Dec 18  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Crimewave (18+)

Sat, Dec 19  ·  9:00 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

Dec19Sat

Family Style

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

Dec19Sat

Johnnyswim

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:00 PM
The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

A Pop music event at The Lido Theater. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Mike Epps

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Dec19Sat

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Island, near the Richard Henry Dana statue, Dana Point

Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Dec19Sat

Monster Jam Christmas Chaos

Sat, Dec 19  ·  4:30 PM
Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim

A Motorsports/Racing sports event at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec19Sat

THA DOGG POUND

Sat, Dec 19  ·  5:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

The Vandals

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

Dec20Sun

Dominique

Sun, Dec 20  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Dec20Sun

Mike Epps

Sun, Dec 20  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine 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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