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637 events
Nov17Tue

Water for Elephants (Touring)

Tue, Nov 17  ·  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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Nov18Wed

Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting

Wed, Nov 18  ·  Songs 5:00 PM; program 5:30 PM
Attallah Piazza, Chapman University, Orange

Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.

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Nov18Wed

GWAR - Gor Gor Must Die

Wed, Nov 18  ·  6:00 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

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Nov18Wed

Jeff Dye

Wed, Nov 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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Nov18Wed

Water for Elephants (Touring)

Wed, Nov 18  ·  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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Nov19Thu

Jim Norton: Stupid Smile

Thu, Nov 19  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov19Thu

JJ Smith and the Helm

Thu, Nov 19  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

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Nov19Thu

Of Mice & Men

Thu, Nov 19  ·  6:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

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Nov19Thu

Sarper Güven

Thu, Nov 19  ·  8:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Nov19Thu

Sugar Plum

Nov 19 to 21
Sugar Plum Festivals Inc., Irvine

A holiday shopping festival at Sugar Plum Festivals Inc. in Irvine. Details and tickets through Couchsurfing.com.

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Nov19Thu

Water for Elephants (Touring)

Thu, Nov 19  ·  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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Nov20Fri

Che Durena

Fri, Nov 20  ·  9:45 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov20Fri

Creep It Real Festive

Nov 20 to 22  ·  4 to 10 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

A post-Halloween CryptsMas Marketplace at the historic, reportedly haunted museum grounds.

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Nov20Fri

Harland Williams

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:30 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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Nov20Fri

Kennedy

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:30 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov20Fri

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Select days and times
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Holiday celebration with winter decor, thousands of lights and seasonal attractions across the park.

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Nov20Fri

Make Do and Mend

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

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

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Nov20Fri

Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Nov 20 to 21  ·  Fri 9 AM to 6 PM, Sat 9 AM to 4 PM
Brea Community Center, Brea

More than 250 vendors with handcrafted gifts, decor, food and collectibles.

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Nov20Fri

Retro Revolution

Fri, Nov 20  ·  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.

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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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