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64 events
Oct15Thu

Dustin Nickerson

Thu, Oct 15  ·  7:30 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Oct16Fri

Mark Viera

Fri, Oct 16  ·  7:30 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Oct17Sat

Asian Glow Fest: Water Lanterns & Kite Festival

Oct 17 to 18  ·  2 to 10 PM
Elm Grove Beach, Lake Elsinore

A lakeside festival of kites by day and floating lanterns at night. Admission is free; lanterns and Asian food are sold on site.

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Oct17Sat

Dogtoberfest

Sat, Oct 17  ·  11 AM to 3 PM
Riverside Harley-Davidson, Riverside

A motorcycle-dealership party for dogs and their owners, with a costume contest, photo booth, rescue groups and free treats and food.

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Oct17Sat

Mark Viera

Sat, Oct 17  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Oct21Wed

Weekly Calendar

Oct 21 to 28  ·  4:00 PM
Temecula Sports Lounge/Restaurant, Riverside

A weekly nightlife events at Temecula Sports Lounge/Restaurant in Riverside. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct22Thu

Experience RUSD Air Show Showcase

Thu, Oct 22  ·  4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Riverside Municipal Airport, Riverside

Free public event with aviation exhibits, flight displays and family-friendly booths highlighting student achievements.

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Oct23Fri

Moses Storm

Fri, Oct 23  ·  7:30 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Oct24Sat

Eastvale Sunset Cinema Drive-In: Double Feature

Sat, Oct 24  ·  Gates 6 PM, movie at sunset
Eastvale Sunset Cinema, Eastvale

A two-movie drive-in night: Toy Story 5 and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Eastvale residents get one free ticket per car; others pay $10.

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Oct24Sat

Moses Storm

Sat, Oct 24  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Oct25Sun

Moses Storm

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

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

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Oct27Tue

The Jam Night

Tue, Oct 27  ·  7:00 PM
The Concert Lounge, Riverside

An open jam session at The Concert Lounge in Riverside. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Oct28Wed

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 28  ·  11:00 AM
Indio Public Library, Indio

A children's storytime and craft at Indio Public Library in Indio. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct28Wed

Rimrocktober Halloween

Wed, Oct 28  ·  3:30 PM
Palm Springs Public Library, Palm Springs

A halloween community festival at Palm Springs Public Library in Palm Springs. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct29Thu

Annual Harvest Festival

Thu, Oct 29  ·  5:00 PM
Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto Campus, San Jacinto

A community autumn festival at Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto Campus in San Jacinto. Details and tickets through Events.msjc.edu.

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Oct29Thu

Dracula - A Comedy of Terrors

Thu, Oct 29  ·  7:00 PM
Revolution Stage Company, Palm Springs

A comedy theater play at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs. Details and tickets through Visitpalmsprings.com.

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Oct29Thu

Halloween Bingo Night

Thu, Oct 29  ·  4:00 PM
Bottaia Winery, Temecula

A halloween bingo night at Bottaia Winery in Temecula. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct29Thu

Halloween Carnival

Thu, Oct 29  ·  5:00 PM
Nichols Park: Joyce Jackson Community Center, Riverside

A family halloween festival at Nichols Park: Joyce Jackson Community Center in Riverside. Details and tickets through Funwithkidsinla.com.

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Oct29Thu

Joey Cerone

Thu, Oct 29  ·  7:30 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

Oct30Fri

Annual HalloWine Party

Fri, Oct 30  ·  7:00 PM
Peltzer Winery, Temecula

A halloween costume party at Peltzer Winery in Temecula. Details and tickets through Visittemeculavalley.com.

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