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Nov14Sat

Scam Likely + Character Witness

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:30 PM
Improv Collective, Costa Mesa

An improv comedy show at Improv Collective in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov14Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin

Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.

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Nov14Sat

Water for Elephants (Touring)

Sat, Nov 14  ·  2:00 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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Nov15Sun

1 Umbrella

Sun, Nov 15  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov15Sun

Alfred Robles

Sun, Nov 15  ·  6:00 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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Nov15Sun

George Wallace

Sun, Nov 15  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov15Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange

A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.

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Nov15Sun

Matt Fraser - Americas Top Medium

Sun, Nov 15  ·  7:00 PM
DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim

A Psychics/Mediums/Hypnotists live event at DigAlert Grove of Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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Nov15Sun

The Damned

Sun, Nov 15  ·  7:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

Nov15Sun

Tul8te Live in LA & OC

Sun, Nov 15  ·  7:00 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at House of Blues Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov15Sun

Very Merry Marketplace

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10:00 AM
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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Nov15Sun

Water for Elephants (Touring)

Sun, Nov 15  ·  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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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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