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Nov25Wed

George Clanton

Wed, Nov 25  ·  8:30 PM
SOMA - Mainstage, San Diego

An Alternative music event at SOMA - Mainstage. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov25Wed

Leonid & Friends

Wed, Nov 25  ·  8:00 PM
DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim

A Rock music event at DigAlert Grove of Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov25Wed

Nekromantix

Wed, Nov 25  ·  7:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

Nov25Wed

Preacher Lawson

Wed, Nov 25  ·  8:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Nov25Wed

Psycroptic

Wed, Nov 25  ·  7:00 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

A Metal music event at The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov25Wed

Snapdragon Stadium Tours

Wed, Nov 25
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

A live event at Snapdragon Stadium. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov25Wed

The Residents

Wed, Nov 25  ·  8:00 PM
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura

An Other music event at Ventura Music Hall. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov25Wed

Zainab Johnson

Wed, Nov 25  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

Nov26Thu

Acrisure Series Day 6

Thu, Nov 26  ·  11:00 AM
Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs, Palm Desert

A Basketball sports event at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov26Thu

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Thu, Nov 26  ·  Bingo 11 AM, dinner 12 PM
St. Anne's Church, Seal Beach

The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce serves a Thanksgiving feast for those in need or without family nearby.

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Nov26Thu

Dana Point Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  7 AM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

The 49th annual Thanksgiving Day race at Dana Point Harbor: 5K, 10K, combo 15K and a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble.

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Nov26Thu

LA Turkey Trail

Thu, Nov 26  ·  7 AM
LA Turkey Trail, Los Angeles

Trail race on Thanksgiving morning in the mountains.

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Nov26Thu

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  8:30 AM
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Family-favorite 5K recreational loop around the Rose Bowl on Thanksgiving morning.

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Nov26Thu

Snapdragon Stadium Tours

Thu, Nov 26
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

A live event at Snapdragon Stadium. 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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