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Dec19Sat

SVDDEN DEATH

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 PM
Nova SD, San Diego

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

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Dec19Sat

THA DOGG POUND

Sat, Dec 19  ·  5:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec19Sat

The Nutcracker

Sat, Dec 19  ·  2:00 PM
Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach

A Dance arts and theatre event at Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec19Sat

The Vandals

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim

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

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Dec19Sat

Willi Carlisle

Sat, Dec 19  ·  9:30 PM
Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace, Pioneertown

A Folk music event at Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec20Sun

Dominique

Sun, Dec 20  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Dec20Sun

Eddie Ifft

Sun, Dec 20  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Dec20Sun

Los Angeles Symphony

Sun, Dec 20  ·  7:00 PM
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos

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

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Dec20Sun

Marlon Wayans

Sun, Dec 20  ·  6:00 PM
Ontario Improv, Ontario

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

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Dec20Sun

Mike Epps

Sun, Dec 20  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. 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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