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Nov4Wed

Tyler Fischer

Wed, Nov 4  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

Nov3Tue

Championship Wrestling

Tue, Nov 3  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A Wrestling sports event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov3Tue

STEAM Explorers

Tue, Nov 3  ·  4:00 PM
Katie Wheeler Library, Irvine

An afterschool kids program at Katie Wheeler Library in Irvine. Details and tickets through Newuniversity.org.

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Nov2Mon

An Evening with Gary Sinise

Mon, Nov 2  ·  7 to 8 PM
Richard Nixon Library & Museum, Yorba Linda

The actor and advocate talks about his memoir, Graceful Warrior, with audience Q&A.

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Nov2Mon

Armored Saint & Metal Church

Mon, Nov 2  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Nov2Mon

Blood Drive

Mon, Nov 2  ·  9:00 AM
Cypress College, Cypress

A community blood donation at Cypress College in Cypress. Details and tickets through Cypresscollege.edu.

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Nov2Mon

Dia de los Muertos in San Clemente

Mon, Nov 2  ·  2 to 5 PM
Max Berg Plaza Park, San Clemente

The City of San Clemente honors and remembers loved ones with a traditional Dia de los Muertos celebration.

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Nov2Mon

Toddler Town

Mon, Nov 2
Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

An event at Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventective.com.

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Oct29Thu

Wicked Lit

Oct 29 to Nov 2
Chance Theater, Anaheim

An immersive horror theatre at Chance Theater in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Boomap.app.

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Oct29Thu

Annual Dana Point Film Festival

Oct 29 to Nov 1  ·  6:00 PM
Dana Point, Dana Point

An ocean film festival at Dana Point in Dana Point. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov1Sun

Dia de los Muertos

Sun, Nov 1  ·  4:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove

A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov1Sun

Dia de los Muertos in the City

Sun, Nov 1  ·  11 AM
Pretend City, Irvine

Dia de los Muertos at Pretend City with music, sugar skull decorating and a live Folklorico performance.

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Nov1Sun

Dia De Muertos - Family Festival

Sun, Nov 1  ·  12:00 PM
Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton

A cultural family festival at Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov1Sun

Dino Dash

Sun, Nov 1  ·  6:30 AM
The Market Place, Tustin

Community run, walk and bike event benefiting the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, with a 2K fun run, chip-timed 5K and 10K, and bike tours for all levels.

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Nov1Sun

Dinosaur Dash

Sun, Nov 1  ·  Morning
Tustin

A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.

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Nov1Sun

Harvest Wind

Sun, Nov 1  ·  3:00 PM
The Ecology Center, San Juan Capistrano

A fall festival and concert at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.

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Nov1Sun

Hiroshima

Sun, Nov 1  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Nov1Sun

HMOC Free Community Dia de los Muertos 2026

Sun, Nov 1  ·  5 to 9 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

Free Dia de los Muertos celebration with a community altar (ofrenda), live entertainment, food, vendors and arts and crafts.

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Oct31Sat

Laguna Jazz Festival

Oct 31 to Nov 1  ·  Times TBD
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach

A weekend of jazz presented by KX FM.

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Nov1Sun

MARKO

Sun, Nov 1  ·  12:00 PM
Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue, Huntington Beach

A live music concert at Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Events.oldworldhb.com.

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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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