California Events
Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts to the backdrop of Hollywood Hills - Santa Monica mountains
Saturday, August 16, 2025
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Bump Foundation band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARNOLD: Cameo Plaza Concerts features the band Triple Threat. Bring family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, kick back and enjoy! Location: 1004 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Free, cameoplaza.net
AVALON: Avalon Summer Concerts on the Wrigley Stage features a repeat, annual favorite, The Xceptional Tribute to ABBA. 8-10 p.m., Free, lovecatalina.com
CAMARILLO: Wings Over Camarillo August 16-17, 2025, 9 a.m. Location: 555 Airport Way Camarillo, CA. $35-166 approx., wingsovercamarillo.com
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with AJ Lee & Blue Summit August 16, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com
CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista Lemon Festival August 16, 2025, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Third Avenue from E Street to Roosevelt Chula Vista, CA Free admission, thirdavenuevillage.com
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair "Find Your Happy" July 18-August 17, 2025. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. A little bit 'o country in the heart of the city brings out the 'happy' in people who get to see piglets, smell a barn, fresh-baked aromas at cooking demos, hear screams on the wild rides and marvel at the latest inventions. $, ocfair.com
OAKDALE: Oakdale Sunrise Rotary Lobsteerfest August 16, 2025, 6-11 p.m. at Gene Bianchi Center. DJ, live auction, open bar and lobster & steak on the plate. $135, oakdalesunriserotary.org/ lobsteerfest/
REDONDO BEACH: Free Concerts on the Pier, 6-8 p.m. featuring the band, Alison Albrecht, Pop & Folk music. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
Past events
ALAMEDA: String & Shadow Puppet Theater Special Engagement 6:30 p.m. at PAL in the Parks Concerts Jean Sweeney Park. Free, rhythmix.org
ATASCADERO: Cruisin Weekend August 16-17, 2024. The weekend kicks off with the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, and continues on Saturday with the Mid State Cruizers Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park followed by Dancing in the Streets in the Downtown 5-9 p.m. with local bands scattered throughout downtown. Enjoy bands, food trucks, beer, wine/cider, and distillery vendors who will be ready to celebrate a fun evening of music and dancing! Free admission, visitatascadero.com
BALBOA ISLAND: Trisha Freeman 6-7:30 p.m. at Balboa Island Free Summer Concerts Balboa Island Park 107 Agate Ave. Newport Beach, CA Free, balboaislandnb.org
BASS LAKE: Eddie Guzman + Eminet Groove Band at Bass Lake Summer Concerts at Marina Tiki Bar & Grill 54406 Rd 432 Bass Lake, CA 93604 Usually free of charge, basslakeboatrentals.com
BRENTWOOD: Kings of 88, Piano rock legends, 7-9 p.m. in the Brentwood Summer Concerts Series at City Park. Location: 710 2nd St. Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
CARLSBAD: Anthony Cullins "The Fallbrook Kid" Electric guitar Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Park Carlsbad Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd. Free
CHICO:Mystic Roots + Special Guest Lake Anthony, 7-8:30 p.m. at Chico Free Summer Concert Series Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair "Always a Good Time" July 19-August 18, 2024. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. $13-15, ocfair.com
EASTVALE: Generation Idol, Billy Idol tribute at Eastvale 65th Street Live Concerts in Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St., Eastvale, CA. Free, jcsd.us
EL CAJON: Trey Hill Band at Music On the Prescott Promenade 6-8 p.m. Location: 329 E. Main El Cajon, CA Free, downtownelcajon.com
EL CAJON: Trey Hill Band concert at Music On the Prescott Promenade 6-8 p.m. Location: 329 E. Main El Cajon, CA Free, downtownelcajon.com
ELK GROVE: Blood Red Sky, Elk Grove Hot summer Nights Concerts at Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Ave., Elk Grove, CA. Free, yourcsd.com
FAIRFIELD: Roots Man Project, Reggae, at Fairfield City Free Summer Concerts held at Hillview Park, 300 Atlantic Ave., Free, fairfield.ca.gov
FOSTER CITY: Summer Days Festival August 16-18, 2024 includes a carnival, food vendors, bands and entertainment, a car show, and the Rubber Ducky Race. Free admission, at Leo Ryan Park. Free but rides, food and beverages charge a fee, fcsummerdays.com
FOSTER CITY: Fast Times 80s, rock at Foster City Summer Concerts, Summer Days Kick-off Car Show & Concert Car Show 5-8 p.m. Carnival Rides 5-11 p.m. Four categories of cars: Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Classic Trucks and Lowrider. fcsummerdays.com, 6-8 p.m.
GLENDALE: Stepwise, Celtic Folk Music, 7 p.m. at Brand Summer Music Series at Brand Library & Art Center 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Gipsy Kings and Nicolas Reyes August 16, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival "Where Art Meets Magic" June 28-September 1, 2024, 11 a.m. daily at Sawdust Festival Grounds. Fine arts, entertainment and sawdust. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, A La Mode: The Art of Fashion, through August 30, 2024. The Pageant in a star-lit amphitheater features tableaux vivants (living pictures) that are faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art in which real people pose to look exactly like the subjects in original paintings and sculptures. Pageant $35-up, or Festival only $10-15, foapom.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Art A-Fair Festival through September 1, 2024. Features 115 known artists in a juried art show and sell, along with entertainment, concerts and food available for purchase. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. $10 or season pass $15, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Smith Country Band, Country, at Laguna Niguel Summer Concerts Crown Valley Community Park Amphitheater 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Turn The Page, Bob Seger tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Free Summer Concerts in the Village. Lake Arrowhead Village in the towering pines of the San Bernardino Mountains 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA. Free as space permits with reserved table options starting at $40 for 2 people thelakearrowheadvillage.com
LA PUENTE: Ratt Blasters, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Concerts in the Park 15900 Central Avenue Central/Stimson La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
LOMPOC:
Lompoc Wine and Fire
August 15-18, 2024 at
Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance. $40-up, staritahills.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Nights featuring live music. Enjoy a special zoo at a special time in the best time of year!
LOS ANGELES: Nisei Week Festival in Little Tokyo at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) and Plaza August 10-18, 2024. niseiweek.org
LOS ANGELES: LA Stories: Home with Carribean Fragoza Poets, spoken word Grand Park Grand Performances 6 p.m.Grand Park California Plaza, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free with RSVP on eventbrite.com, grandperformances.org
MANHATTAN BEACH: AVP Beach Volleyball Open August 16-18, 2024, avp.com Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, 100 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Event Format: 32 Team Main Draw Prize Purse: $300,000 ($150,000 per gender) Free General Admission
MODESTO: G Street Revolution, 7-9 p.m. at Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free
MORGAN HILL: The Hitmen, Latin, funk, soul, R&B, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts Location: Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA. Free, visitmorganhill.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: The Iconics, 60s Dance, Surf Hits, 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain View Concerts on the Plaza Civic Center Plaza 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA. mountainview.gov
NAPA: Show & Shine August 16, 2024, 5-8:30 p.m. Amazing Car Show! See 150 vintage cars. Located at the corner of Pearl and Soscol Streets. Free spectator admission. Car Registration, donapa.com
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Sneaky Creatures, Swing, jazz, and Dixieland funk, 6-8:30 p.m. at North Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach, Kings Beach North Lake Tahoe, Calif. Free, northtahoebusiness.org
NORWALK: Stone Soul, Motown Tribute, 7-9 p.m. at Norwalk Concerts, Norwalk Town Square 11633 The Plaza Pioneer & Rosecrans Norwalk, CA 90650 Free, norwalk-townsquare.com
NOVATO: Ideateam band at Novato Concerts on the Green free summer entertainment for all ages in the final concert of the season. Held on Novato Civic Green Flex Space, 901 Sherman Ave., Novato, CA. Free, novato.org
OAKDALE: Barbara Findlay & Jim Ramont, Soft Rock, Country , 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oakdale Concerts Dorada Park Oakdale, CA Free, facebook.com/ oakdalecachamber/
OXNARD: Los Cool Arrows, Cumbias, rock en Espanol, rock , 6-8:30 p.m. at Oxnard Heritage Square Concerts Heritage Square 715 South A Street Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PLEASANTON: RPM, Rock n' Roll, Dance, 7-8:30 p.m. at Pleasanton Free Summer Concerts Lions Wayside Park, First and Neal Streets, Pleasanton, CA Free, pleasantondowntown.net
REDLANDS: Fireworks Finale with Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No.2 Symphonic movie music, classical, 8 p.m. at Redlands Summer Music Festival Calendar Redland Bowl 25 Grant St. Redland, CA. Free, no ticket needed redlandsbowl.org
REDWOOD CITY: Foreverland, Michael Jackson tribute, 8 p.m. at Redwood City Music on the Square Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityevents.com
ROHNERT PARK: The Juggs, The Judds tribute, 5-9 p.m. at Rohnert Park Summer Concerts Friday Night Market - City Center Plaza 500 City Center Drive Rohnert Park, CA. Free
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Kayln & the New Frontier, Rancho Palos Verdes Free Concerts in the Park Terranea Resort & Spa 100 Terranea Way Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Free for hotel guests but now charging $30 ticket fee for non-guests, terranea.com
ROSEMEAD: Stevie Nicks Illusion - Stevie Nicks Tribute Band, Rosemead Rockin Concerts Free Summer Music in the Park Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex, 8471 Klingerman St. Rosemead, CA Free, cityofrosemead.org
SAN BERNARDINO: Palmer Reed, 7-9 p.m. at San Bernardino Summer Concerts Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza, 27511 San Bernardino Ave., San Bernardino, CA. Free, mtgrove.com
SAN BRUNO: Max Cortes Sextet, Salsa, cumbia, Latin, San Bruno Free Summer Concerts in the City Park Rotary Pavilion, San Bruno City Park 251 City Park Way San Bruno, CA Free, sanbruno.ca.gov
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Damon Castillo Band, Rock N Soul, plus Melody Klemin, 5-8 p.m. at San Luis Obispo Concerts in the Plaza at Mission Plaza 989 Chorro San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com
SAN MARINO: Multicultural Concert, 6-8 p.m. San Marino Summer Concerts at Lacy Park. Location: 1485 Virginia Road San Marino, CA Free, cityofsanmarino.org
SANTA CLARA: Pop Fiction, Ultimate Dance Party, Santa Clara Summer Concerts in Central Park Central Park Pavilion, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA MARIA: Soul Kool, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Maria Concerts Downtown Santa Maria Town Center West Parking Lot S. Broadway & Cook St. Santa Maria, CA Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SAUSALITO: Margie Turner and the Outback Blues Band, Blues, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay Gabrielson Park Anchor St. & Humboldt Ave Sausalito, CA. Table seating tix, Free grass seating, first come first serve, fills up quickly sausalitoca.gov
SHASTA LAKE: Dogs Down, 6-8:30 p.m. City of Shasta Lake Free Concerts at Clair Engle Park Shasta Lake, CA Free, cityofshastalake.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Mescalito, 5:45-9:15 p.m. South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TOPANGA: Shakespeare in the Park, A Winter's Tale June 1-September 30, 2024. The Winter's Tale is a romance that concludes in one of the most extraordinarily written scenes of magical redemption in which Time ensures that the past is only prologue to the reconciled future. Theatricum Outdoor Shakespeare Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum, A Repertory Theatre Company $tickets, theatricum.com
TRUCKEE: Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo August 16-17, 2024 McIver Arena 10695 Brockway Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 $, truckeerodeo.org | rodeos
VISTA: Summergass Bluegrass Music Festival August 16-18, 2024. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum 2040 N. Santa Fe Avenue Vista CA $30-40 approx. (camping also available for a fee), summergrass.net | lineup
WOODLAND: Yolo County Fair "Over the Moon" August 14-18, 2024. Location: 1250 Gum Ave., Woodland, CA Free admission, yolocountyfair.net | fairs
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