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Dec18Fri

Marlon Wayans

Fri, Dec 18  ·  7:30 PM
Ontario Improv, Ontario

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

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Dec18Fri

Mike Epps

Fri, Dec 18  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Dec18Fri

Mini Trees

Fri, Dec 18  ·  8:30 PM
Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace, Pioneertown

An Other music event at Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec18Fri

Pacific Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker

Fri, Dec 18  ·  7:00 PM
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks

A Dance arts and theatre event at Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec18Fri

Set Your Goals

Fri, Dec 18  ·  6:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

Dec18Fri

Shang Forbes

Fri, Dec 18  ·  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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Dec18Fri

The English Beat

Fri, Dec 18  ·  8:01 PM
Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard

A Rock music event at Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec18Fri

The Vandals

Fri, Dec 18  ·  6:30 PM
The Observatory North Park, San Diego

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

Dec18Fri

Tyga

Fri, Dec 18  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

An Irish Christmas

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:30 PM
Balboa Theatre, San Diego

A Folk music event at Balboa Theatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

BOLO - Ages 18+

Sat, Dec 19  ·  9:00 PM
The Fox Theater-Pomona, Pomona

A live event at The Fox Theater-Pomona. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Chiquis

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:00 PM
Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella

A Latin music event at Spotlight 29 Casino. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Crimewave (18+)

Sat, Dec 19  ·  9:00 PM
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

Dec19Sat

Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2026

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:00 PM
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos

A Jazz music event at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Desi Banks

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
The American Comedy Co., San Diego

An Other music event at The American Comedy Co.. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

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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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