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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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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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Pumpkins & Harvest Festival

Various dates and times
San Clemente

A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Sep 24 to Oct 31
Great Wolf Lodge, Garden Grove

Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.

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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange

Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.

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