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Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Dec 12 to 13  ·  Evening
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach

Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.

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Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:30 PM
San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego

A Comedy arts and theatre event at San Diego Civic Theatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Kelsey Cook

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:00 PM
Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine

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

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Labiahead

Sat, Dec 12  ·  9:30 PM
Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace, Pioneertown

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

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Marlon Wayans

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Old Dominion

Sat, Dec 12  ·  8:00 PM
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio

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

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Private Event

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

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Randy Lubas

Sat, Dec 12  ·  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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Reggaeton Rave

Sat, Dec 12  ·  10:00 PM
Nova SD, San Diego

A Reggae music event at Nova SD. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Ruco & Elaine Christmas Live

Sat, Dec 12  ·  8:00 PM
Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula

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

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Said The Sky

Sat, Dec 12  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Santa Paws

Dec 12 to 13  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.

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Snapdragon Stadium Tours

Sat, Dec 12
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

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

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Storm Large

Sat, Dec 12  ·  8:00 PM
Beverly O'Neill - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach

A Rock music event at Beverly O'Neill - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. 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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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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