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Feb 202721Sun

LAFC vs San Diego FC

Sun, Feb 21, 2027  ·  4:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

LAFC opens its 2027 Sprint Season at home against new Southern California neighbor San Diego FC. Sunday Night Soccer, shown on Apple TV.

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Mar 20276Sat

LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Sat, Mar 6, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS's 2027 Sprint Season.

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Mar 202717Wed

LAFC vs Sporting Kansas City

Wed, Mar 17, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.

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Apr 20273Sat

LAFC vs FC Dallas

Sat, Apr 3, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts FC Dallas in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Apr 202718Sun

LAFC vs Houston Dynamo

Sun, Apr 18, 2027  ·  6:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts the Houston Dynamo on a Sunday evening in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Apr 202721Wed

LAFC vs Real Salt Lake

Wed, Apr 21, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.

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May 20271Sat

LAFC vs Colorado Rapids

Sat, May 1, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts the Colorado Rapids in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Nov7Sat

Music in the Mountains

Nov 6 to 8
Camp de Benneville Pines, Angelus Oaks
41 mi away

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

Nov7Sat

Big Bear Oktoberfest

Nov 7 to 8 and Sat, Nov 14  ·  Weekends, from about 1:00 PM
Big Bear Convention Center, Big Bear Lake
about 42 mi (city area)

German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.

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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
44 mi away

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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Nov7Sat

ArtLab: Science & Art Workshops!

Sat, Nov 7  ·  1:00 PM
Angels Gate Cultural Center, San Pedro
45 mi away

A science and art workshop at Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Angelsgateart.org.

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Nov7Sat

CCBA Summit Beer Festival

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12 to 5 PM
Torrance Municipal Airport, Torrance
about 46 mi (city area)

Unlimited tastings from 80+ California craft breweries with live music, food and historic aircraft.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 22 mi (city area)

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
about 22 mi (city area)

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 23 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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