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Orange County Wine Fest

Nov 7 to 8  ·  Sat 12 to 3 PM or 5 to 8 PM, Sun 12 to 3 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Three hours of unlimited wine tastings from a wide range of styles and regions.

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Paul Cauthen

Sat, Nov 7  ·  7:30 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

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Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Richie Furay

Sat, Nov 7  ·  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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Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum

Oct 27 to 30 and Fri, Nov 6 and Sat, Nov 7 and Tue, Nov 10 and Thu, Nov 12 and Fri, Nov 13 and Sat, Nov 14 and Tue, Nov 17 and Sat, Nov 21 and Tue, Nov 24 and Wed, Nov 25 and Sat, Nov 28  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, Irvine

An automotive museum with more than 75 classic Shelby Mustangs and Cobras across two floors, with detailed placards, retro neon signs and vintage gas pumps. Open Tuesd...

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SnowFest

Sat, Nov 7  ·  9:00 AM
Sports Basement Orange County, Fountain Valley

A winter sports festival at Sports Basement Orange County in Fountain Valley. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Steve Trevino

Sat, Nov 7  ·  7:00 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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Taste of San Clemente

Sat, Nov 7  ·  6 to 10 PM
Casino San Clemente, San Clemente

An evening of local food, wine tastings, microbrews and cocktails.

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Vinos at The Victorian

Sat, Nov 7  ·  6:00 PM
The Vogel Victorian, Santa Ana

A historic home wine tasting at The Vogel Victorian in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Wagyu, Whiskey, and Wine

Sat, Nov 7  ·  6:30 PM
Morton's The Steakhouse, Santa Ana

A five-course tasting dinner at Morton's The Steakhouse in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Wine & Paint Night

Sat, Nov 7
Gabrielino Park, Irvine

A painting workshop at Gabrielino Park in Irvine. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov8Sun

bunii - BUNIIVERSITY TOUR

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

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

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Desi Comedy Fest

Sun, Nov 8  ·  6:00 PM
Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine

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

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Don McLean

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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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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