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Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting

Fri, Dec 4  ·  5:00 to 8:00 PM; tree lighting 6:00 PM
Buena Park City Hall, Buena Park

Attractions and vendors open at 5:00 PM, the tree is lit at 6:00 PM, and the evening wraps at 8:00 PM.

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Celtic Woman

Fri, Dec 4  ·  8:00 PM
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio

A World music event at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec4Fri

Couch Dog

Fri, Dec 4  ·  7:00 PM
Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego, San Diego

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

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Deathpact

Fri, Dec 4  ·  10:00 PM
Nova SD, San Diego

A Dance/Electronic music event at Nova SD. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec4Fri

El Fantasma

Fri, Dec 4  ·  9:00 PM
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, Cabazon

A Latin music event at Morongo Casino Resort and Spa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec4Fri

Elijah Fox

Fri, Dec 4  ·  9:00 PM
Ventura Music Hall, Ventura

A Jazz music event at Ventura Music Hall. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec4Fri

Eric Blake

Fri, Dec 4  ·  7:00 PM
Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Pechanga Resort Casino. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Gabriel Rutledge

Fri, Dec 4  ·  7:30 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Dec4Fri

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

Fri, Dec 4  ·  8:00 PM
The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage

A Jazz music event at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec4Fri

Joey Avery

Fri, Dec 4  ·  7:00 PM
The American Comedy Co., San Diego

A Miscellaneous arts and theatre event at The American Comedy Co.. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec4Fri

Laguna Beach Hospitality Night

Fri, Dec 4  ·  About 5:00 to 9:00 PM; tree lighting 6:10 PM
Peppertree Lot (Lot 2), Laguna Beach

Downtown Laguna Beach kicks off the season with Santa lighting the tree at 6:10 PM.

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Dec4Fri

Love In The Club (18+ w/ ID)

Fri, Dec 4  ·  9:00 PM
House of Blues San Diego, San Diego

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at House of Blues San Diego. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec4Fri

Save Ferris

Fri, Dec 4  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Dec4Fri

Slow Joy

Fri, Dec 4  ·  7:00 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

A Rock music event at The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim. 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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