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Dec13Sun

USC Women's Basketball vs. Youngstown State

Sun, Dec 13  ·  2:00 PM
Galen Center, Los Angeles

USC Women's Basketball hosts Youngstown State at Galen Center. Game-day note: Tommy Trojan's Winter Wonderland. Broadcast: B1G+ Radio: USCTrojans.com/Listen & USC Game...

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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Dec 16 to 20  ·  About 6:30 PM nightly
Marina Park, Newport Beach

Hundreds of decorated yachts, sailboats and electric boats parade through Newport Harbor past bayfront homes in the Ring of Lights competition. Opening night, Dec 16,...

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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise

Dec 16 to 20  ·  Three departures nightly, 5:30 PM to 9:50 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach

Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.

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Dec18Fri

Capistrano Lights

Dec 18 to 30  ·  Grounds 10 AM to 7 PM; tree lighting 5:05 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

Holiday lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano with Santa and a tree lighting. Specific dates and the full schedule have not been announced yet, so check the mission.

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Dec19Sat

CSUN Men's Basketball vs. La Sierra

Sat, Dec 19  ·  7:00 PM
Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge

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

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Dec19Sat

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Island, near the Richard Henry Dana statue, Dana Point

Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Dec19Sat

USC Men's Basketball vs. Jacksonville

Sat, Dec 19  ·  1:30 PM
Galen Center, Los Angeles

USC Men's Basketball hosts Jacksonville at Galen Center. Game-day note: Muss Christmas: Toy Giveaway. Broadcast: Peacock/NBCSN Radio: ESPN LA 710.

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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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