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★ October spotlight: Music (823)Free to attendKid-friendly

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654 events
Nov6Fri

Friday Fun

Fri, Nov 6  ·  10:00 AM
Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center, Torrance

A preschool nature program at Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center in Torrance. Details and tickets through Friendsofmadronamarsh.com.

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Nov6Fri

George Perez

Fri, Nov 6  ·  9:45 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov6Fri

Idina Menzel

Fri, Nov 6  ·  8:00 PM
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa

A live vocal concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.

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Nov6Fri

IncredABLES FNFC- Harvest Fest

Fri, Nov 6  ·  5:30 PM
Central Park, Rancho Cucamonga

A family harvest festival at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga. Details and tickets through Eventseeker.com.

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Nov6Fri

Live Music

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:00 PM
CONTRA COFFEE and TEA, Orange

A live music showcase at CONTRA COFFEE and TEA in Orange. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov6Fri

Malicious Monster Truck

Nov 6 to 7  ·  5:30 PM
Orange Show Speedway, San Bernardino

A monster truck show at Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov6Fri

Movies in the Park

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:00 PM
Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, Cathedral City

An outdoor movie screening at Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Cathedral City. Details and tickets through Palmspots.com.

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Nov6Fri

Music in the Mountains

Nov 6 to 8
Camp de Benneville Pines, Angelus Oaks

A mountain music festival at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks. Details and tickets through Songmakers.org.

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Nov6Fri

Nat at Night

Fri, Nov 6  ·  5:00 PM
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego

A museum after hours at San Diego Natural History Museum in San Diego. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov6Fri

Orlando Jones

Fri, Nov 6  ·  8:00 PM
The Stand Up Comedy Club, Bellflower

A Comedy arts and theatre event at The Stand Up Comedy Club. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov6Fri

San Diego Food + Wine Festival

Nov 6 to 8  ·  9:30 AM
Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego

A culinary festival at Embarcadero Marina Park North in San Diego. Details and tickets through Stubhub.com.

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Nov6Fri

Saul's Kitchen

Fri, Nov 6  ·  12:00 PM
Stereo Brewing, Placentia

A brewery food pop-up at Stereo Brewing in Placentia. Details and tickets through Hi-fidelity-beer.squarespace.com.

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Nov6Fri

Shakedown Citi Live

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:00 PM
Winstons Beach Club, San Diego

A jam band concert at Winstons Beach Club in San Diego. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.

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Nov6Fri

Sister Hazel

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

An Alternative music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov6Fri

Taste of San Clemente

Fri, Nov 6  ·  6:00 PM
Casino San Clemente, San Clemente

A food and wine festival at Casino San Clemente in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.

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Nov6Fri

The Viking Truck

Fri, Nov 6  ·  5:00 PM
Stereo Brewing, Placentia

A food truck pop-up at Stereo Brewing in Placentia. Details and tickets through Hi-fidelity-beer.squarespace.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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Candlelight Concerts

Select dates in October  ·  Times vary
Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Various OC cities

Candlelit string tributes, including Halloween classics and Queen and Beatles nights.

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