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Nov20Fri

Hoobastank w/ Audiovent

Fri, Nov 20  ·  9:00 PM
Roxy Theatre-CA, West Hollywood

An Alternative music event at Roxy Theatre-CA. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov20Fri

Houndmouth

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:00 PM
The Wiltern, Los Angeles

A Rock music event at The Wiltern. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov20Fri

ICT: The Laugh Track

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:30 PM
Beverly O'Neill - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach

A Theatre arts and theatre event at Beverly O'Neill - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov20Fri

Intuit Dome Tours

Fri, Nov 20
Intuit Dome Tours, Inglewood

A live event at Intuit Dome Tours. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov20Fri

Jackson Browne

Fri, Nov 20  ·  8:00 PM
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles

A Rock music event at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov20Fri

KBong (21+ Event)

Fri, Nov 20  ·  9:00 PM
Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

An Other music event at Belly Up Tavern. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov20Fri

Kennedy

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

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

Nov20Fri

Kiran + Nivi

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:00 PM
Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego, San Diego

A Pop music event at Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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Kool & the Gang

Fri, Nov 20  ·  8:00 PM
Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula

A R&B music event at Pechanga Resort Casino. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov20Fri

LA Auto Show

Nov 20 to 29  ·  Various
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles

First look at 2027 vehicles, concept cars, mods and classics, with immersive exhibits.

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Nov20Fri

La Bota: A Bailar

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:00 PM
Alta Sea, San Pedro

A World music event at Alta Sea. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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.

Nov20Fri

Natasha Leggero

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

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

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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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Of Mice and Men

Fri, Nov 20  ·  7:00 PM
House of Blues San Diego, San Diego

A Rock music event at House of Blues San Diego. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles

A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)

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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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