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13 events, The inaugural Hidden City Film Festival (HCFF) is more than a weekend of movies. It’s a bold new celebration of independent cinema, emerging storytellers, and creative connection. September 26–28, 2025All screenings at Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX (350 W Valley Pkwy), across from the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Over three days, Escondido becomes a […]  OPENING WEEKEND Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm offers visitors an authentic family-friendly experience with the excitement of a Fall Harvest Festival on an actual working farm. Pumpkins, Pumpkins and MORE Pumpkins Rides, Games, Corn Maze and Food Court Flower Gardens and Family Photo Opps  The Miramar Air Show is packed with thrilling performances and incredible exhibits that offer something for everyone. From cutting-edge technology showcases to adrenaline-pumping stunts and immersive experiences, this year’s show is set to be unforgettable. On September 26-28, the Miramar Air Show, the largest military air show returns as America’s Air Show to provide a […]  Come find your “kefi” at San Juan Capistrano’s Annual Greek Festival hosted by Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church. The weekend event evokes the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece. Enjoy the hospitality (philoxenia) of San Juan Capistrano’s Greek community, meet some new friends and experience a glimpse of Greece without leaving Southern California. Lots of traditional […]  The air is getting crisp, the pumpkins are getting plump, and our farm is ready for a fall celebration! We are so excited to announce that our Fall Festivals are back and bigger and better than ever! You’ve never experienced the farm quite like this before. This is your official invitation to grab your coziest flannel, […]  The NSSA is the foremost amateur competitive surfing organization in the United States. The NSSA is divided into nine conferences – Southwest , Gold Coast, Northwest and NSSA JR in California, Hawaii, Northeast, Southeast/North, Southeast and the Florida Gulf in Florida. With a special emphasis on student/surfers, the NSSA membership is open to anyone who […]  Join us for a vibrant weekend featuring thrilling carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and much more!  Join us for the 2025 Fascination of Orchids and Exotic Plants Festival! Hey there plant enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of orchids and exotic plants at the Santa Ana Zoo. Mark your calendars for September 26, 27, 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a day filled with stunning […]  LA Design weekend puts the city’s creative side in focus with dozens of micro events popping up over three days at more than 100 studios, galleries, and cultural spaces where visitors will have the chance to interact with the local design community up close. Check the official site for locations and event schedules. -  Join us at the Beach! Bring your team to the 63rd Annual Sandcastle Contest and have a great day at the beach! Sign up your team or just bring the […] -  Dylan Meek’s creative journey has always defied expectations. From early days learning under Harlem piano master Jimmy Neely to electrifying collaborations alongside some of today’s most influential musical figures, Dylan […] -  PARIS CHANSONS, the French band with an Eastern European gypsy twist, returns to Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood! Join us... LIVE! Sun, Sept 28th at 7:30PM. Dinner begins at 6:00PM. Recently featured on […] | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Inhabiting the rarified air of innovative jazz trumpeter and heart-centered crooner, Matt Von Roderick has been hailed as "a post-millennial Chet Baker" by the New York Times and "a top-drawer […] | 0 events, | 2 events, Three days. Two countries. One world of Musical Artistry. The second annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) arrives with a sizzling new lineup October 2, 4 & 5, 2025. The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, which debuted last year with nearly $400,000 in seed money from Qualcomm co-founder Irwin M. Jacobs, […] -  LIVE! Thurs, October 2nd at 8:30pm. Dinner begins at 7:00pm. Celebrating his adventurous new album entitled "The Perfect Storm" and his upcoming World Tour, Matt will perform an evening of […] | 4 events, Since 2016, Pacific Airshow® has become the cornerstone event in Southern California with millions of spectators flocking to iconic Huntington Beach to experience the kick-a** spectacle! Pacific Airshow is not just an airshow. Since its launch, the spectacle-scale event has grown to become the largest airshow in the United States by attendance attracting millions of […] -  Born in the Republic of Panama, Mando was inspired by the festive Caribbean musical influences of the culture. Growing up in a musical household with his father as a jazz […] | 13 events, PETCON, THE MOST ANTICIPATED PET EVENT OF THE YEAR, RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES FOR TWO DAYS - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH + 5TH, 2025! The Wallis Annenberg PetSpace - 12005 Bluff Creek Dr., Playa Vista, CA 90094 VIP Hours: 9am - 3pm // GA Hours: 10am - 3pm Buy Tickets 100% of ticket proceeds […]  The Off-Road Expo, presented by General Tires, has been the largest and most significant annual gathering of the off-road community for over 20 years. Hundreds of manufacturers assemble each fall to debut new products to retailers, installers, media and thousands of off-road enthusiasts.  Family-owned and operated, we take pride in upholding the tradition of excellence that has been enjoyed for over 50 years. Shop a vast collection of local makers and small business owners all in one place! Community driven and artisan inspired, it's truly a unique experience! With hundreds of handcrafted and mindfully curated art & crafts […] -  fun for all.9AM-7pm Along the Boardwalk from Felpar to thomas st.come see what all the excitement is about. pacific beachfest is san diego's premier beach festival located in the heart of beach town: […] -  Dragonfly Music Festival: Where Music Takes Flight Saturday, October 4 | TERI Campus of Life | San Marcos, CA The Dragonfly Music Festival takes flight once more—this time at the stunning TERI […] |
12 events, Challenge yourself to 26.2 miles and look forward to a fast and flat course at sea level elevation. Starting in Downtown Long Beach, runners head towards the historic Queen Mary and then through Shoreline Village. After running next to the Pacific Ocean on the flat beach path, marathoners head through Belmont Shore toward Marine Stadium. Runners then […]  “In Bloom: Flowers in Contemporary Art” premieres at Forest Lawn Museum on September 20, 2025. While artists have been depicting flowers for thousands of years, this exhibition explores a range of contemporary artistic approaches to the subject. Featuring paintings, sculptures, installations, and video, the artworks vary dramatically, from naturalistic to abstract, and from playful to contemplative. […] -  What’s a poor Monty Navarro to do when he discovers he’s ninth in line to inherit a dukedom? Eliminate the eight relatives standing in his way—of course! With charm, wit, […] -  ENCORE! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET EXTENDED THROUGH OCT. 19 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2025)—South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) announced that due to strong presales […] -  ABOUT THE SHOW The inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Rebecca Jade has performed with some of the most sought-after musicians all over the world and her versatility has allowed her many unique opportunities to perform: Rebecca toured with the […] | 10 events, The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) returns to downtown La Jolla on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2025, showcasing prestigious art, regional and international wines, craft beer and spirits, and family-friendly fun! Featuring more than 170 artists from across the U.S. and Mexico, their exquisite creations come in a variety […]  The OC Home & Garden Show is loaded with activities, DIY seminars, hourly prizes and vendors that feature reclaimed, sustainable, re-imagined and power- or water-saving products. Plus, a free gift for the first 100 guests each day! When: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 11-12 Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. […]  Thursday, October 9th: 5pm - 10pm Friday, October 10th: 5pm – 11pm Saturday, October 11th: 2pm – 11pm Sunday, October 12th: 2pm – 10pm Beer Garden / Music Hours Saturday, October 11th: 2pm - 9pm Sunday, October 12th: 2pm - 6pm Tickets will be on sale until October […]  Big Bam Boo is back taking over the Alleyway next to Cococaba rooftop in Oceanside. Two stages all day including the rooftop will be cooking :) Funktion one Sound System Mungo Sound Machine (Vinyl Set) Cut Snake Luke C. Malcolm Brown Tika We MORE TBA 21+ -  Every fall, Orange County's premier multicultural event, the Irvine Global Village Festival, is held at the Great Park, offering a full day of food, art, music, and a celebration of […] -  Mark your calendars! Little Italy of Los Angeles Association's Street Festival Festa Italiana returns to San Pedro on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, bringing together […] -  Fleshwater is an American rock band formed in Boston in 2017. The band was formed by Anthony DiDio, Matt Wood, and Jeremy Martin of Vein.fm along with Marisa Shirar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleshwater |
13 events, -  AIDS Walk Los Angeles returns to West Hollywood on Sunday, October 12, 2025. This year’s theme, “Community Is the Cure,” highlights the urgent need for unity in the fight against […] -  When it comes to celebrating the earth, ancient Jewish tradition recommends we do it together. Coastal Roots Farm invites you to celebrate with us at our 13th annual Sukkot Harvest Festival, […] -  Step into the heart of Oaxaca without leaving town! This vibrant cultural celebration brings together the sights, sounds, and flavors of Oaxaca in one unforgettable event. Guests will be treated […] | 2 events, -  Christopher Linman brings a new take to Jazz music as a vocalist, pianist, songwriter and composer. With a tremendous following from Washington D.C. to London, Christopher has made his way to […] -  The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome HAIM to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating their latest album, I quit, with a discussion about their […] | 0 events, | 1 event, The San Diego International Film Festival is a featured event on our SoCal Spotlight Film Festival page. At the San Diego International Film Festival, we believe that film is more than just entertainment—it’s a powerful tool to explore the world’s most pressing issues, spark meaningful dialogue, and promote understanding in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. A Year-Round […] | 2 events, The Newport Beach Film Festival is a featured event on our SoCal Spotlight Film Festival page. Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The event brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural gatherings to the beautiful […] | 5 events, Join us at the beach! October 17, 18, 19 - 2025 Mission Bayfest is located in the coastal community of Mission Beach at Mariner’s Point Park; the perfect music festival location. With an abundance of green areas and stunning 360 views of the beautiful Mission Bay, the scenery enhances the festival experience.  Did you know? Silverado Days draws over 60,000 people over a 3-day period to Peak Park in Buena Park The festival is sponsored by the Buena Park Noon Lions Club, and this shindig raises thousands of dollars for local charities every year Local businesses can join the booster club to help offset festival costs and […]  Grab your friends and celebrate Japanese culture at one of the largest festivals in Southern California. Enjoy tasting, shopping and learning all things Japanese! Experience a cosplay show, tuna cutting show, popular Japanese artists/comedians performances, traditional instrumental performances, games, kimono models’ meet and greet and more!! When: Friday – Sunday, Oct. 17 – 19 Schedule: […] | 12 events, Galbani Bella Vita Fest, produced by the ArtWalk San Diego team, promises a unique experience for attendees. View chalk art paintings being created live before your eyes on the pavement. Treat yourself to delicious Italian wines and food. Enjoy live music with an Italian flair. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend! -  Scripps Theatre Arts proudly presents Disney’s High School Musical, a high-energy stage production bursting with catchy songs, spirited choreography, and heartfelt moments. Featuring a cast of 75 talented youth performers, this […] -  John Reynolds is an in-demand trumpeter, educator, and clinician. He holds a D.M.A. in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, as well as degrees […] -  My sophomore album, SOL, is finally out. I held this project close to my heart all year, and now it’s finally yours. … I don’t even know where to start. […] |
16 events, -  Oktoberfest 2025 is from SEPT. 7 thru NOV. 9, 2025 at the Biergarten at Old World Huntington Beach Every Wednesday thru Sunday Buy ONLINE or AT DOOR A limited number of admission […] -  The Halloween spirit will be in full swing for two frightfully fun weekends at the L.A. Zoo, with trick-or-treating stations featuring premium candy, plus animal pumpkin feedings, themed photo ops, […] -  The largest pet festival in North America returns to Santa Monica on Sunday, October 19 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Day Of The Dog Festival celebrates the extraordinary […] | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 1 event, | 0 events, | 8 events, B4BC's 18th Annual Skate the Coast presented by LivOn Labs is back in LA on October 25th and 26th! The 15-mile skate-bike-roll taking place on Sunday, October 26th from Santa Monica Pier to Dive N’ Surf in Redondo Beach will support B4BC’s mission of early detection + a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means […]  2025 San Diego Zombie Crawl - "San Diego's #1 Halloween Celebration" Friday Oct. 24 | Saturday Oct. 25 | Thursday Oct. 30 | Halloween Friday Oct. 31 | Saturday Nov. 1 Begins Nightly at 6 p.m. at American Junkie This October, a zombie outbreak is sweeping through Downtown San Diego, transforming the iconic Gaslamp Quarter into […] -  Boo Ha Ha will feature three hours of unlimited tastings from some of the nation’s top breweries, Dead Man’s Demolition Derby, live music and more! This is strictly a 21 […] -  Oingo Boingo Former Members features members of the legendary new wave group Oingo Boingo, performing hits like "Dead Man's Party", "Weird Science", "We Close Our Eyes", "Only a Lad", "Just […] |
7 events, -  One of ballet’s romantic masterworks, City Ballet of San Diego’s full-length production tells the story of life, death, and redemption. Giselle (Full-Length Ballet) One of the most beloved romantic classical story […] -  Best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, Impractical Jokers, comedian Sal Vulcano recently announced the EVERYTHING’S FINE […] -  Join David Minkin, International Champion of Magic, for an evening of World-Class Wonders at the Biltmore Los Angeles. The show features original magic beautifully paired with authentic personal narrative. Watch as […] | 0 events, | 1 event, “The jukebox musical to end all jukebox musicals - it’s hard to imagine how it can be topped.” -Time Out New York “So stuffed with songs and sheer outrageous excess that it’s hard to catch a breath.” -Entertainment Weekly Overview Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®—including Best Musical! Enter […] | 1 event, | 2 events,2025 San Diego Zombie Crawl - "San Diego's #1 Halloween Celebration" Friday Oct. 24 | Saturday Oct. 25 | Thursday Oct. 30 | Halloween Friday Oct. 31 | Saturday Nov. 1 Begins Nightly at 6 p.m. at American Junkie This October, a zombie outbreak is sweeping through Downtown San Diego, transforming the iconic Gaslamp Quarter into […] | 19 events, Step into the brilliantly inventive world premiere Beside Myself, where modern anxiety meets magical possibility, as a revolutionary medical procedure creates an unexpected double dose of identity crisis. This witty, surreal comedy sparkles as two versions of one woman wrestles for control with hilarious and profound results. From Paul Slade Smith, the clever mind behind The Angel […]  EXPERIENCE MUSIC Graveyard Festival brings 6 stages of House, Bass, Minimal, and more—curated for every kind of raver. FOOD & BEVERAGE We will have a full bar as well as food vendors at Graveyard Fest. You will not be permitted to bring food or beverage from outside of the venue.  Join us for HALLOWEEN + Adult Costume Contest at Old World Oktoberfest on Friday, October 31st. 6PM – 1AM Doors 6PM Tickets Available Online – Buy Yours Now! Wear your Dirndl or Lederhosen and get in Free! CELEBRATION INCLUDES: German Food, Beers & Brats, Shot Girls, Live Entertainment and more! BLUEBIRDS German Band at Festival […]  Come one, come all…step into the shadows at Carnivale Noir, the ultimate Halloween party at The Rooftop Bar. This Halloween, The Rooftop Bar transforms into a moonlit big top for Carnivale Noir — a sultry masquerade of firelight, feathers and forbidden pleasures. Inspired by the vintage allure of the traveling circus — think bearded […]  The creators of the iconic Prego & Fig & Olive Masquerade Ball now proud to present, under Epic Entertainment OC, The Enchanted Halloween Costume Ball. Step into a night of mystery, music, and magic at the Enchanted Halloween Costume Ball — the ultimate upscale Halloween celebration. On Friday, October 31, from 8 PM to 1:30 […]  Come join us for a spooktacular night before we close our doors for good! Put on your best costume and get ready to compete in our Halloween Costume Contest for a chance to win $150 and other awesome prizes. Plus, enjoy live music by the amazing Yachty by Nature - they'll have you dancing all […]  @ CIRCLE OC | FREE ENTRY W/ RSVP Get ready for a full Halloween Reggaeton takeover as The Circle OC turns into the hottest party of the year w/ surprise DJs on Friday Oct 31 WASTED PRESENTS: SCREAMFEST - HALLOWEEN REGGAETON PARTY Information: 18 & Over to enter with Government photo I.D. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! […]  Sega will play all your favorite songs from the 90s and 00s LIVE! 2 Sets!  This Halloween night, come do the Time Warp with us at our special one night only screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Costumes are highly encouraged, so break out the fishnets, lab coats, and glitter—or whatever else you find yourself dressing up as! Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious first-timer, it's the […] -  Crash Into Earth is an interstellar-themed, UFO crash site, all ages Halloween music festival set at the OC Fair & Event Center. Through the eyes of two aliens crash-landing on Earth, victims of 5G interference, orbiting satellites, space trash and radioactive chaos, this event reimagines our world as a strange and wondrous party worth crashing. […] -  Spooktacular Family Fun in Downtown LA! DATE: Friday, October 31, 2025 TIME: 5 - 8 PM LOCATION: ASU Grand Hope Park (919 S. Grand Avenue) This Halloween, bring your little ones to Downtown LA for a night they’ll never forget! Enjoy safe trick-or-treating, meet-and-greets with favorite characters, live performances, hands-on arts & crafts, dancing, and […] -  West Hollywood loves Halloween and the City of West Hollywood is thrilled that Halloween is back with Halloween Carnaval 2025! The City’s incomparable Halloween Carnaval is one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world. Halloween Carnaval is free to attend and will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. to […] | 17 events, Bike the Coast brings together first time riders, experienced groups and everything in between. Enjoy San Diego’s beautiful coastline and celebrate right on the water in Oceanside at the Finish Festival. Join riders of all levels and ages while experiencing the best of Southern California beaches and surf towns as you ride routes of 100, 50, […]  VOPA brings its highly anticipated production of the iconic musical Grease to the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood this November. Dylan F. Thomas’s exciting staging of the beloved musical promises to be a dynamic, crowd-pleasing celebration of teen spirit, rock ‘n’ roll, and 1950s nostalgia. Featuring 2 impressive casts of local and regional performers and accompanied by the VOPA […] -  The Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego County volunteer network and Beach Cleanup Coordinator conduct beach cleanups throughout the county, from Imperial Beach to Oceanside. Our Beach Cleanup program provides a fun […] -  HOLO HOLO IRVINE - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! 🌴🔥 We’re bringing the island vibes to Orange County for an unforgettable debut you don’t want to miss. One epic day. […] |
