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637 events
Dec20Sun

Monster Jam Christmas Chaos

Sun, Dec 20  ·  2:30 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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Dec26Sat

Common Sense

Sat, Dec 26  ·  8:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

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Dec26Sat

NIIKO x SWAE

Sat, Dec 26  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

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Dec28Mon

Doug Benson & Friends

Mon, Dec 28  ·  8:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Dec29Tue

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

Tue, Dec 29  ·  7:30 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

A Theatre arts and theatre event at Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec30Wed

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

Wed, Dec 30  ·  7:30 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

A Theatre arts and theatre event at Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec31Thu

Donavon Frankenreiter

Thu, Dec 31  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Dec31Thu

Michael Turner

Thu, Dec 31  ·  7:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Dec31Thu

Pete Lee

Thu, Dec 31  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Dec31Thu

R3HAB

Thu, Dec 31  ·  9:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

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Dec31Thu

SlapBak & DJ Reesso

Thu, Dec 31  ·  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.

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Dec31Thu

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

Thu, Dec 31  ·  1:00 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

A Theatre arts and theatre event at Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Jan 20271Fri

L.A. Guns

Fri, Jan 1, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Jan 20271Fri

Sammy Obeid

Fri, Jan 1, 2027  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Jan 20271Fri

The Book of Mormon (Touring)

Fri, Jan 1, 2027  ·  7:30 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

A Theatre arts and theatre event at Segerstrom Center for the Arts-Segerstrom Hall. 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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