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Nov13Fri

OCT ( On Company Time )

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:00 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

A Comedy arts and theatre event at The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov13Fri

The Calling

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

Nov13Fri

The Great Junk Hunt

Nov 13 to 14
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade, The Hangar, Costa Mesa

A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.

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Nov13Fri

Water for Elephants (Touring)

Fri, Nov 13  ·  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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Nov14Sat

Alfred Robles

Sat, Nov 14  ·  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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Nov14Sat

Darker Waves

Sat, Nov 14  ·  12:00 PM
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach

A music event at Huntington State Beach. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov14Sat

Darker Waves Music Festival

Sat, Nov 14  ·  12:00 PM
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach

A live event at Huntington State Beach. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov14Sat

Darker Waves Music Festival 2026

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Schedule TBA
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach

One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.

Nov14Sat

Dengue Fever

Sat, Nov 14  ·  7:00 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

Nov14Sat

Dokken

Sat, Nov 14  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

Nov14Sat

George Wallace

Sat, Nov 14  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov14Sat

Ghengar

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

Nov14Sat

HaHa Davis

Sat, Nov 14  ·  8:30 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

Nov14Sat

Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Nov14Sat

Leonid & Friends

Sat, Nov 14  ·  8:00 PM
DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim

A Rock music event at DigAlert Grove of Anaheim. 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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