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Nov13Fri

Block Party - Fall Fest

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Crossroads Church, La Habra, Irvine

A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov13Fri

Cal Poly Wrestling vs. Michigan State

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:30 PM
Mott Athletics Center, San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly Wrestling hosts Michigan State at Mott Athletics Center. Game-day note: Home Opener | Alumni Weekend.

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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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Nov13Fri

The Great Junk Hunt

Nov 13 to 14
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade, The Hangar, Costa Mesa

A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.

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Nov13Fri

UC Irvine Men's Water Polo vs. Pacific

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Anteater Aquatics Complex, Irvine

UC Irvine Men's Water Polo hosts Pacific at Anteater Aquatics Complex. Game-day note: 500 COMPLEX CAPACITY. FIRST COME, FIRST-ADMITTED.

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Nov13Fri

UC Irvine Women's Volleyball vs. CSUN

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Bren Events Center, Irvine

UC Irvine Women's Volleyball hosts CSUN at Bren Events Center. Game-day note: Youth Night & Mental Health Awareness. Broadcast: ESPN+.

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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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