OCC Wind Ensemble: Lands Near & Far
The OCC Wind Ensemble plays music from America, Germany, Celtic lands, Scotland and Ukraine. Tickets $10, sold online. Free parking.
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Sunday, Nov 15
Pepperdine Men's Water Polo
Pepperdine Waves men's water polo home match at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool.
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...
SDSU Men's Basketball vs. New Mexico State
SDSU Men's Basketball plays New Mexico State at Frontwave Arena.
UC San Diego Women's Basketball vs. San Francisco
UC San Diego Women's Basketball hosts San Francisco at LionTree Arena. Game-day note: Military Appreciation Day.
UC Santa Barbara Men's Basketball vs. UC Merced
UC Santa Barbara Men's Basketball hosts UC Merced at The Thunderdome. Game-day note: No Shave November / IV Deli Mart Gift Cards.
USATF SCA Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
Youth cross country championships.
USATF SoCal Cross Country Championships
USATF Southern California Association cross country championships.
USC Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
USC Men's Basketball hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Galen Center. Broadcast: B1G+ Radio: USCTrojans.com/Listen & USC Gameday App.
Very Merry Marketplace
An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.
Monday, Nov 16
Les Arts Florissants
Live classical performance by the baroque ensemble.
Sunny Side Up Game Show
Outdoor family game night with a Family Feud-style competition.
The World Animation Summit
Top names behind the year's animated features discuss awards-season work and the animation business.
UC San Diego Men's Basketball vs. Texas Southern
UC San Diego Men's Basketball hosts Texas Southern at LionTree Arena. Game-day note: Military Appreciation Night.
Tuesday, Nov 17
Cal Baptist Men's Basketball vs. Seattle University
Cal Baptist Men's Basketball hosts Seattle University at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.
Family Story Time at California Botanic Garden
Outdoor nature-and-literature story time inside the botanic garden.
Knott's Merry Farm
Christmas celebration at Knott's with twinkling lights, themed garlands, snow-inspired decor and holiday shows.
OCC Symphony: Italy Imagined
The OCC Symphony presents "Italy Imagined": Berlioz, Rossini and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $15, online only. Free parking with ticket purchase.
Teensgiving Dinner
Free dinner for ages 12 to 17.
UC Santa Barbara Softball: Blue/Gold Series
UC Santa Barbara Softball takes part in the Blue/Gold Series at Campus Diamond. Game-day note: Game Five.
UC Santa Barbara Women's Basketball vs. California Lutheran
UC Santa Barbara Women's Basketball hosts California Lutheran at The Thunderdome. Game-day note: Food Drive.
USC Women's Volleyball at UCLA
USC Women's Volleyball game against UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. Broadcast: Big Ten Network.
Wednesday, Nov 18
Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting
Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Courageous Companions: Animals in American Wars
A Heroes Hall exhibition about animals who served in American wars. (End date assumed to be Sept 1, 2027; confirm on the OC Fair site.)
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First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
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Juan Manuel Gomez: In the Deep and All Together! (exhibition)
An exhibition by Juan Manuel Gomez, En Lo Profundo / In the Deep and All Together!, on view at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
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Mini Melodies, a free monthly music program for young children and their families at MainPlace Mall
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month. Mini Melodies is a free monthly music hour for toddlers and young children hel...
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