Halloween
October 31
Happy Candy Day! Have fun, and stay safe on this night.
Dia De Los Muertos 2017
October 31
Honor the deceased on this traditional day of remembrance. Many businesses will have specials and special activities on this day, so check with your local businesses to learn more.
Trick or Treat on 2nd Street
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, October 31
2nd Street, Belmont Shore, Long Beach
http://www.belmontshore.org/trick-or-treat/
Trick or Treat with the family in Belmont Shore for free! Local businesses will participate by handing out samples and candy during the evening.
9th Annual San Diego Beer Week
November 3-12
San Diego County
http://sdbw.org/
This 10-day festival celebrates the prominence of craft beer in San Diego County. During these ten days, restaurants, bars, breweries, and other businesses will host special events and hold special deals all pertaining to craft beer. Check the website for a list of all events and businesses participating in San Diego Beer Week.
11th Annual BlizzCon
11:00 am – 10:00 pm, November 3
10:00 am – 9:00 pm, November 4
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
http://www.blizzcon.com/
Dive into the world of Overwatch, Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. This convention will have speakers, panels, vendors, artists, tournaments, demos, and more. The $199 tickets to attend the convention have sold out, but you may still purchase a virtual ticket to watch the convention from home for $40, which also includes some in-game items for select games.
First Fridays
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, November 3
Various locations
Long Beach: http://firstfridayslongbeach.com/
Venice: http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/
This monthly artwalk occurs on the first Friday of every month. Each location offers different activities, but most will contain food & drink specials, art exhibits & displays, street performers, and more. Venice and Long Beach have the two largest gatherings of all First Fridays. Other locations include Westchester, Fullerton, and City of Industry. Most First Fridays locations cost nothing to attend, while the local businesses uphold their standard rules (e.g. bars 21+ only).
35th Annual Irvine Holiday Faire
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, November 3
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, November 4
Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine
http://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center/irvine-fine-arts-center-presents-35th-annual-holiday-faire
For just $2 admission, gain access to over a hundred local artisans exhibiting their wares, from jewelry to apparel to accessories and more.
15th Annual San Diego Brewers Guild Festival
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, November 3
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, November 4
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, San Diego
http://sdbw.org/guild-festival/
This beer festival coincides with San Diego Beer Week annually. This year, they have split the festival into two parts. On Friday, a special VIP reception will take place that will have brewers and business owners in San Diego meet together to discuss and enjoy beer. On Saturday, the standard beer fest will take place, which includes a souvenir tasting glass and 15 3oz beer tasters. Prices vary depending on attendance – the VIP reception costs $75, the Saturday beer fest costs $40, an hour early access to that one costs $55, and a two-day pass costs $100. No one under 21 may attend.
Rogue & Friends Brews Cruise
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm, November 3
Broadway Pier, San Diego
http://www.socalbrewscruise.com/
A beer fest will take place on a cruise ship this Friday night in San Diego. Tickets cost $55 presale, and gets you unlimited beer tasters for the duration of the event while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
T.S.O.L. – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 3, Alex’s Bar, Long Beach
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, November 5, Characters Sports Bar, Pomona
http://www.facebook.com/TsolOfficial
Legendary punk rock band T.S.O.L. will headline a few shows in Southern California this weekend. Prices will vary by location. No one under 21 may enter any of these shows.
Tough Mudder SoCal 2017
7:00 am – 6:00 pm, November 4-5
Lake Elsinore Diamond, Lake Elsinore
http://toughmudder.com/events/2017-socal-half
Tough Mudder needs no introduction – its legacy alone describes it in ways that words cannot. Expect to train hard this week, all leading up to madness this weekend.
Catalina Island Triathlon & Duathlon
7:30 am – 1:30 pm, November 4
Avalon Pier, Catalina Island
http://renegaderaceseries.com/upcoming-events/eventdetail/14/catalina-island-triathlon-duathlon
Test your athleticism this Saturday on Catalina Island with a triathlon or duathlon. Registration starts at $120.
The Color Run 5k – San Diego
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, November 4
SDCCU Stadium, San Diego
http://thecolorrun.com/locations/san-diego-ca/
The color run that started it all returns to San Diego this Saturday night. This fun run takes the racing out of a 5k or 10k, and places participants in a running course where they will get showered with bright colors. All runners should wear white for this run, as they run through the course and absorb all the colors flying through the air. Registration for this color run costs $55 per solo participant. Waves of runners will start at 9:30am and launch every few minutes following that for up to an hour, so do not fret about getting there on time.
Fullerton Pumpkin Launch
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 4
Discovery Science Center, Cal State Fullerton
http://oc.discoverycube.org/event/pumpkinlaunch/
At this FREE event (requires registration at their website), witness hundreds of pumpkins getting thrown, launched, catapulted, and more from the Discovery Science Center on the CSUF campus. Food trucks will open their windows to serve food to guests.
Long Beach Airport’s Festival of Flight
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 4
Long Beach Airport, Long Beach
http://www.lgb.org/information/festival_of_flight.asp
At this free and all-ages event this Saturday afternoon, the Long Beach Airport will have information about flight schools, commercial airlines, aviation history, and more. In addition, find food trucks, live entertainment, a mobile aquarium, and prizes from a handful of airlines that they have donated for visitors to win!
StyleCon 2017
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, November 4
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
http://www.stylecon.com/
Dozens of fashion and makeup vendors will congregate at the OC Fair this Saturday afternoon. Admission starts at $39 and gets you access to all of the booths on the show floor. The more you pay for admission, the more goodies you get.
3rd Annual Indio California BBQ State Championship & Festival
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 4
The Lights at Indio Golf Course, Indio
http://www.discoverindio.com/Indio-BBQ-Championship-Festival
Over 100 teams of grill masters will gather from around the country to serve up their finest BBQ and compete for cash, prizes, and titles. Free to attend for all ages, visitors can purchase barbecue samples from any of the participants, as well as food and drinks from other vendors.
ComplexCon 2017
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, November 4-5
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach
http://complexcon.com/
If you see it on television or hear it on the radio, it will appear at ComplexCon this weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center. Check out all things popular and conformed for $45 per day to access the expo floor. Concert tickets start at $75, which you must pay for on top of the expo pass.
California Dapper Day
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, November 4-5
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
http://dapperday.com/fall-2017-disneyland-ca
Exhibit your style and profile this weekend at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. The Dapper Day Expo will take place in the Disneyland Hotel on both days, free to attend for the public. This all-ages expo will have dozens of style vendors and services available for the public to check out. On Sunday, Dapper Day attendees will take to Disneyland Park for a day of fun and excitement.
Ritual Brewing’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm, November 4
Ritual Brewing, Redlands
http://ritualbrewing.com/
Ritual Brewing turns five years old this week, and to celebrate, they will have festivities at their tasting room in Redlands this Saturday. General admission costs $35 and starts at 1pm, while VIP admission costs $45 and starts at 12pm. All attendees receive an anniversary glass and unlimited beer pours while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend this event.
Lagunitas Beer Circus 2017 – Azusa
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, November 4
Lagunitas Brewery, Azusa
http://lagunitas.com/beercircus
A beer fest meets a freak show this Saturday in Azusa. $40 gets you in to this entertaining event with acts not suitable for children, plus your first pint of beer. After your first beer, you will have to buy the rest, so bring plenty of cash for more beer and food. No one under 21 may attend.
Los Angeles Pizza & Beer Fest
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, November 4
LA Center Studios, Los Angeles
http://www.pizzabeerfest.com/
$50 gets you in to one out of two 3-hour sessions of this tasting event where you get to try samples of craft beers and gourmet pizzas from throughout Los Angeles County while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
4th Annual Orange County Halal Food Fest
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, November 4
Islamic Society of Orange County, Garden Grove
http://www.isocmasjid.org/
Free to attend for all ages, this food festival in Garden Grove will have lots of Halal food around. Visitors will also find live entertainment, vendors, children’s entertainment, and more.
1st Annual The Hard Core Cider Tour: San Diego
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, November 7
Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego
http://hardcorecidertour.com/events/san-diego/
Ciders have their day at this cider-tasting event this Saturday afternoon in San Diego. Featuring over 100 different ciders from over 40 cider makers, this tasting extravaganza will surely please all palates. General admission costs $40 presale or $50 at the gate, and provides unlimited tasters while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
La Quinta Brewing’s 4th Anniversary Party
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, November 4
La Quinta Brewing, Palm Desert
http://www.laquintabrewing.com/
La Quinta Brewing turns four years old this week, and to celebrate, they will have their special anniversary beer on tap plus a few other special beers. In addition, they will have a food vendor on site, plus live music throughout the night. This event has no ticket or cover charge – simply show up, and enjoy good times.
Night Nation Run – Los Angeles
6:00 pm – 12:00 am, November 4
Irwindale Event Center, Irwindale
http://nightnationrun.com/los-angeles
People always seem to want to find any way possible to make running less boring. Introducing Night Nation Run, a glow run that now involves EDM. Run a course complete with lights, glow sticks, lasers, EDM, and more. Registration costs $30 presale or $60 once presale registration runs out, and includes a t-shirt, a glow necklace, a goodie bag, and access to the after-party with more EDM.
Agent Orange, JFA, and more – Live in Santa Ana
7:00 pm – 2:00 am, November 4
DTSA Underground, Santa Ana
http://www.facebook.com/events/153910928523677/
Some big names in punk rock will perform this Saturday night in Santa Ana. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $15.
Save Ferris – Live in Pomona
8:00 pm – 12:00 am, November 4
Glass House, Pomona
http://saveferris.com/
Get your skanking on this Saturday night in Pomona. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $25.
San Diego Vintage Flea Market
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, November 5
The Observatory Parking Lot, North Park, San Diego
http://sdvintagefleamarket.com/
At this free all-ages outdoor market, visitors will find modern to vintage inspired clothing, housewares, furniture, smalls, and more for sale from the various local vendors.
Stone DRK Festival
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 5
Stone Brewing, Escondido
http://www.stonebrewing.com/events/stone-drk-festival
Love dark beers? You owe it to visit Stone Brewing’s DRK, a beer festival dedicated to dark beers. Admission costs $49 and comes with fifteen 3oz tasters and a souvenir glass. No one under 21 may attend.
8th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 5
Cali Comfort BBQ, Spring Valley
http://www.springvalleybbqfestival.com/
A barbecue competition & festival comes to La Mesa this Sunday afternoon. Free to attend for all-ages, visitors can sample food from the competitors for $2 each. Visitors can also expect lots of activities, entertainment, vendors, beverages, and more.
5th Annual Sip’n’Shuck
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, November 5
The Deck on Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
http://www.sipnshuck.com/
Enjoy fresh oysters, live entertainment, champagnes, wines, spirits, and more this Sunday afternoon in Laguna Beach. Admission costs $95 presale or $120 at the door, and provides unlimited food and drinks while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
Wild Goose Tavern’s 5th Anniversary Party
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, November 5
Wild Goose Tavern, Costa Mesa
http://www.goosebar.com/
Wild Goose Tavern turns five years old this weekend, and to celebrate, they will have a party at their place in Costa Mesa this Sunday. During the first hour, guests will receive complimentary appetizers. Throughout the night, they will have a silent auction, raffles, merchandise for sale, and more. A portion of food sales will go towards a charity too. This event has no cover charge – simply show up and have a good time.
Santa Monica 10th Annual Wine & Food Festival
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, November 5
Playa Studios, Culver City
http://www.rotaryclubofsantamonica.org/
Enjoy food and wine this Sunday evening in Santa Monica. Admission costs $145 presale or $150 at the door, and provides unlimited samples while supplies last. The venue contains plenty of free parking. No one under 21 may attend.
A Punk, A Camera, and An Empty Stomach 