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22 events
Nov8Sun

2026 Hackaday Supercon

Sun, Nov 8  ·  10 AM to 7:30 PM
ArtCenter College of Design South Campus, Pasadena

Workshops, talks and badge hacking for makers and engineers.

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Nov8Sun

Cali Cup

Nov 6 to 8  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona

California's premier tabletop wargaming event.

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Nov8Sun

Celebrate Sigd

Sun, Nov 8  ·  4:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles

A cultural festival at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov8Sun

Delusion: Den of the Mosquito

Oct 27 to Nov 8  ·  Various times
Becket Mansion, Los Angeles

Immersive interactive theater from writer/director Jon Braver at Becket Mansion.

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Nov8Sun

Frost on Fifth

Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 18, 2027
Fifth Street, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Outdoor holiday ice skating in downtown Santa Monica, open from early November into mid-January.

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Nov8Sun

Merry Macabremas

Nov 7 to 8  ·  1:00 PM
The Mystic Museum, Burbank

An alternative holiday market at The Mystic Museum in Burbank. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov8Sun

Visit With A Veteran

Sun, Nov 8  ·  2 to 4 PM
Torrance Historical Society & Museum, Torrance

The Torrance Historical Society invites families to honor veterans.

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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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Nov13Fri

Japanese Food Expo in LA 2026

Nov 13 to 14  ·  Fri 5 to 8 PM; Sat 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 2:30 to 5 PM or 6 to 8:30 PM
Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles

Japanese dishes, drinks and workshops with representatives from Japan's prefectures.

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Nov14Sat

Book Arts Day for Girls

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
The International Printing Museum, Carson

Girls ages 10 to 18 explore how books are made and modern book arts.

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Nov14Sat

Jackalope Art Fair

Nov 14 to 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena

200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.

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Nov14Sat

Markets for Makers Holiday Market

Nov 14 to 15  ·  11:00 AM
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro

A holiday shopping market at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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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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