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Jan 20279Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim

Youth soccer tournament for U6 to U15 teams, hosted by Anaheim FC at Anaheim fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spec...

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Jan 20279Sat

California State Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Orange County Great Park and Irvine city fields, Irvine

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U14 teams, hosted by Irvine Soccer Academy at Orange County Great Park and Irvine city fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check wi...

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Mar 20276Sat

Orange County Spring Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament

Mar 6 to 7, 2027
Orange County Great Park and Irvine fields, Irvine

Youth soccer tournament for U15 to U19 teams, hosted by SoCal Reds FC at Orange County Great Park and Irvine fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host...

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Nov6Fri

BEAUZ

Fri, Nov 6  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

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Nov6Fri

Big Jay Oakerson

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:30 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov6Fri

George Perez

Fri, Nov 6  ·  9:45 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov6Fri

Idina Menzel

Fri, Nov 6  ·  8:00 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa

A live vocal concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.

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Nov6Fri

Live Music

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:00 PM
CONTRA COFFEE and TEA, Orange

A live music showcase at CONTRA COFFEE and TEA in Orange. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov6Fri

Saul's Kitchen

Fri, Nov 6  ·  12:00 PM
Stereo Brewing, Placentia

A brewery food pop-up at Stereo Brewing in Placentia. Details and tickets through Hi-fidelity-beer.squarespace.com.

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Nov6Fri

Sister Hazel

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

An Alternative music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov6Fri

Taste of San Clemente

Fri, Nov 6  ·  6:00 PM
Casino San Clemente, San Clemente

A food and wine festival at Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.

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Nov6Fri

The Viking Truck

Fri, Nov 6  ·  5:00 PM
Stereo Brewing, Placentia

A food truck pop-up at Stereo Brewing in Placentia. Details and tickets through Hi-fidelity-beer.squarespace.com.

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Nov5Thu

Joaquina Kalukango

Thu, Nov 5  ·  7:00 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa

A cabaret performance at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Seatgeek.com.

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Nov5Thu

The Musical Box

Thu, Nov 5  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov4Wed

133 Band

Wed, Nov 4  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

An Other music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov4Wed

Ahmed Al-Kadri

Wed, Nov 4  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

Nov4Wed

Bluey's Big Play

Wed, Nov 4  ·  3:30 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa

A children's theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov4Wed

David Cook

Wed, Nov 4  ·  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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Nov4Wed

Family Fun Night with Child Creativity Lab

Wed, Nov 4  ·  4:00 PM
Anaheim Public Library - Sunkist Branch, Anaheim

A family steam workshop at Anaheim Public Library - Sunkist Branch in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Anaheim.libcal.com.

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Nov4Wed

Gnome for the Holidays Workshop: Kids

Wed, Nov 4  ·  4:00 PM
Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo

A kids crafting workshop at Potocki Center for the Arts in Mission Viejo. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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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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