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Nov 13 Fri

Corona Lakeside Night Market

Fri, Nov 13  ·  Evening
The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona
about 20 mi (city area)

An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.

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Nov 13 Fri

Cal Baptist Men's Basketball vs. University of Arkansas

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:30 PM
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside
about 20 mi (city area)

Cal Baptist Men's Basketball hosts University of Arkansas at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. Game-day note: Pine Bluff.

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Nov 13 Fri

The Calling with Cordell Winter

Fri, Nov 13  ·  3:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Multi-platinum alternative rock band with Cordell Winter.

Nov 13 Fri

HELLO AGAIN Exhibition

Fri, Nov 13
UC Irvine Langson Library / Langson Museum, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

First of two exhibitions introducing newly integrated collections. Ongoing; closing date not listed.

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Nov 13 Fri

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  Evening sessions, see website
Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

Outdoor holiday ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center, listed as opening November 1 with evening skate sessions. Check the Spectrum website for current prices, hours and...

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Nov 13 Fri

Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum

Oct 27 to 30 and Fri, Nov 6 and Sat, Nov 7 and Tue, Nov 10 and Thu, Nov 12 and Fri, Nov 13 and Sat, Nov 14 and Tue, Nov 17 and Sat, Nov 21 and Tue, Nov 24 and Wed, Nov 25 and Sat, Nov 28  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

An automotive museum with more than 75 classic Shelby Mustangs and Cobras across two floors, with detailed placards, retro neon signs and vintage gas pumps. Open Tuesd...

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Nov 13 Fri

UC Irvine Men's Water Polo vs. Pacific

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Anteater Aquatics Complex, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

UC Irvine Men's Water Polo hosts Pacific at Anteater Aquatics Complex. Game-day note: 500 COMPLEX CAPACITY. FIRST COME, FIRST-ADMITTED.

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Nov 13 Fri

UC Irvine Women's Volleyball vs. CSUN

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Bren Events Center, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

UC Irvine Women's Volleyball hosts CSUN at Bren Events Center. Game-day note: Youth Night & Mental Health Awareness. Broadcast: ESPN+.

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Nov 13 Fri

Apple Picking at Riley's Farm

Nov 4 to 30
Riley's Los Rios Rancho, Yucaipa
about 30 mi (city area)

U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.

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Nov 13 Fri

Buzzcocks with Modern English

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

Live at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Time shown is from the venue schedule.

Nov 13 Fri

The Great Junk Hunt

Nov 13 to 14
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade, The Hangar, Costa Mesa
about 34 mi (city area)

A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.

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Nov 13 Fri

Newport Beach Tennis Social

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, Newport Beach
about 35 mi (city area)

Courtside social with open play and mocktails, all skill levels welcome.

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Nov 13 Fri

High-D Boys

Fri, Nov 13
House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim
about 36 mi (city area)

Interactive, request-driven live show.

Nov 13 Fri

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 36 mi (city area)

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Nov 13 Fri

Block Party - Fall Fest

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Crossroads Church, La Habra, Irvine
40 mi away

A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 28 mi (city area)

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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