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Nov12Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona

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

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Nov12Thu

CSUN Men's Basketball vs. Grace U

Thu, Nov 12  ·  7:00 PM
Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge

CSUN Men's Basketball hosts Grace U at Premier America Credit Union Arena. Broadcast: ESPN+.

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Nov12Thu

La Quinta Art Celebration

Nov 12 to 15  ·  10:00 AM
La Quinta Art Celebration, La Quinta

A contemporary art festival at La Quinta Art Celebration in La Quinta. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov12Thu

LMU Women's Volleyball vs. Denver

Thu, Nov 12  ·  6:00 PM
Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles

LMU Women's Volleyball hosts Denver at Gersten Pavilion. Game-day note: Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night.

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Nov12Thu

National Philanthropy Day 2026

Thu, Nov 12  ·  2 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.

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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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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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