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Eddie Ifft

Sat, Dec 19  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Faetooth & Glixen

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:00 PM
SOMA, San Diego

A Metal music event at SOMA. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Family Style

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Gin Blossoms, Honeygirl

Sat, Dec 19  ·  9:00 PM
Belly Up, Solana Beach

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

Dec19Sat

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Michigan State

Sat, Dec 19  ·  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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Dec19Sat

Jerry Garcia

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
The Stand Up Comedy Club, Bellflower

A Comedy arts and theatre event at The Stand Up Comedy Club. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec19Sat

Johnnyswim

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:00 PM
The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

A Pop music event at The Lido Theater. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Dec19Sat

Marlon Wayans

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
Ontario Improv, Ontario

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

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Dec19Sat

Mike Epps

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Dec19Sat

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Island, near the Richard Henry Dana statue, Dana Point

Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Dec19Sat

Monster Jam Christmas Chaos

Sat, Dec 19  ·  4:30 PM
Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim

A Motorsports/Racing sports event at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec19Sat

Pacific Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker

Sat, Dec 19  ·  2:00 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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Dec19Sat

SDSU vs. BYU

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
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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Dec19Sat

Shang Forbes

Sat, Dec 19  ·  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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Dec19Sat

Sumo Championship League

Sat, Dec 19  ·  8:00 PM
Toyota Arena, Ontario

A Wrestling sports event at Toyota Arena. 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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