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Oct10Sat

RemiX

Sat, Oct 10  ·  9:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

A R&B music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Ronstadt Revival

Sat, Oct 10  ·  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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Oct10Sat

Scare Crow Festival

Sat, Oct 10
Lions Park Event Lawn, Costa Mesa

A tradition dating to the late 1930s: build a scarecrow for the People's Choice prize, join the kids' costume parade and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorat...

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Oct10Sat

Starr Party at Caspers Wilderness Park

Sat, Oct 10  ·  7:30 to 9:30 PM
Caspers Wilderness Park nature center, San Juan Capistrano

Stargazing at a certified dark-sky park with telescopes, guides and family activities. Entry is free; parking is $5. Bring your own binoculars or camera if you like.

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TELYKAST

Sat, Oct 10  ·  10:30 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

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Oct10Sat

Xzibit w/ Full Band

Sat, Oct 10  ·  5:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct9Fri

Amir K

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Cactus Tate

Fri, Oct 9  ·  9:45 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

Oct9Fri

Emo Kids

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:30 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct9Fri

Jeff Arcuri

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:30 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

Oct9Fri

Ty Herndon

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Oct9Fri

Yachtzee

Fri, Oct 9  ·  9:00 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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Oct8Thu

Alyce Chan

Thu, Oct 8  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

Oct8Thu

Benmont Tench

Thu, Oct 8  ·  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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Oct8Thu

Jeff Arcuri

Thu, Oct 8  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

Oct8Thu

MAUSOLEUM

Thu, Oct 8  ·  10:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana

An Alternative music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct8Thu

Passport to Flavor: Chocolate

Thu, Oct 8  ·  1 to 2 PM
Donald Dungan Branch Library, Costa Mesa

Taste chocolates from around the world while learning about their history and ingredients.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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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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