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1319 events
Oct25Sun

Dead Peaches

Sun, Oct 25  ·  7:00 PM
Echoplex, Los Angeles

A Rock music event at Echoplex. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct23Fri

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill

Oct 16 to 18 and Oct 23 to 25  ·  4:30 to 8:30 PM
Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest

A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.

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Oct25Sun

Founders Lounge- UB40 (Not an Event Ticket)

Sun, Oct 25  ·  7:00 PM
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks

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

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Oct25Sun

Frog - 21+

Sun, Oct 25  ·  8:00 PM
Casbah-San Diego, San Diego

A live event at Casbah-San Diego. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Godfrey

Sun, Oct 25  ·  6:00 PM
Ontario Improv, Ontario

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

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Oct25Sun

Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour

Sun, Oct 25  ·  7:30 PM
Pechanga Arena San Diego, San Diego

A Rock music event at Pechanga Arena San Diego. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Halloween at the Station

Sun, Oct 25  ·  Noon to 4 PM
Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station, San Diego

Free trick-or-treating, costume contests, crafts and more.

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Oct25Sun

Halloween Treat Street at Anaheim Plaza

Sun, Oct 25  ·  11 AM to 1 PM
Anaheim Plaza, Anaheim

Free trick-or-treating around the center with photo spots, DJ music, raffle prizes and face painting; the first 100 costumed kids get goodie bags.

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Oct25Sun

Harvest Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25  ·  4:00 PM
Bryant Ranch Park, Yorba Linda

A halloween community event at Bryant Ranch Park in Yorba Linda. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct22Thu

Haunted Trails

Oct 22 to 25
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel

Four nights of a scary walk-through trail themed around abandoned hospitals and failed experiments. Not recommended for kids under 10; tickets required.

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Oct25Sun

Hong Kong Fuck You

Sun, Oct 25  ·  6:30 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

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

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Oct25Sun

Hoofprints and Horizons: Donkey Tales Walk

Sun, Oct 25  ·  9 to 11:30 AM
Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, Augustine staging area, Silverado

A guided family hike in Limestone Canyon alongside miniature donkeys (no riding), with stories about the Irvine Ranch. Registration required in advance; no walk-ups.

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Oct25Sun

Jazz Brunch: Mando Cordova

Sun, Oct 25  ·  12:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

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Oct25Sun

Julia Wolf

Sun, Oct 25  ·  12:00 AM
The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles

A Pop music event at The Fonda Theatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Kanan Gill: Not This Again

Sun, Oct 25  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Oct25Sun

Laura Clery

Sun, Oct 25  ·  5:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A live event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Live Racing at Santa Anita Park

Sun, Oct 25  ·  1:00 PM
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

An Equestrian sports event at Santa Anita Park. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Angel City Jazz Fest

Oct 9 to 25  ·  Various times
Various venues, Los Angeles

A multi-day celebration of creative jazz at prestigious LA venues.

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Laguna Art-A-Fair

June 26 to Sept 6  ·  Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PM; Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach

Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.

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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Through Sept 6  ·  Sun to Thu 11 AM to 8 PM; Fri and Sat 11 AM to 10 PM
Sawdust Festival grounds, Laguna Beach

A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.

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Pageant of the Masters

Through Sept 4  ·  8:30 PM
Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."

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