California Events
South Bay L.A. International Surf Festival
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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
PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair CCPRA Rodeo August 2, 2025 at Amador County Fairgrounds. Held during Amador County Fair (July 31-August 3, 2025). Location: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA $15-20, amadorcountyfair.com | rodeos
Past events
ALHAMBRA: Smooth Sound of Santana, Santana tribute, 7-8:30 p.m. at Alhambra Park Bandshell. Alhambra Free Summer Concerts are back by popular demand. Location: 500 N. Palm Ave. Alhambra, CA. Free, cityofalhambra.org
AMADOR COUNTY: Teal Wheels, Jazz, Pop, Rock, 6-8 p.m. Amador Dancing in the Streets Amador County TGIF Summer Music Mollie Joyce Park Pioneer CA Free, amadorarts.org
ARCADIA: Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale (intercityshow.com) August 2-4, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Los Angeles County Arboretum. The largest cactus & succulent event in the United States from Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Gabriel Cactus & Succulent club features over 1,400 plants on display. More than 20 vendors sell plants, handcrafted pottery, books, and more. Advance tickets required $15, arboretum.org
BASS LAKE: Eddie Guzman + Cab Street Band at Bass Lake Free Summer Concerts, Marina Tiki Bar & Grill, 54406 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA. basslakeboatrentals.com
BRENTWOOD: The Big Jangle, Tom Petty tribute, 7-9 p.m. in the Brentwood Summer Concerts Series at City Park. Location: 710 2nd St. Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
CHICO: DJ Dance Night, 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
CRESCENT CITY: Del Norte County Fair - Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights, August 1-4, 2024. Challenge of the Champions Bulls & Barrels and Rodeo + Rodeo Dance in the Beer Garden Tuff Trucks, Pit Bikes, and UTV + Hillbilly Wheelbarrow Race ccpra.com | dnfair.org
CYPRESS: The Dreamboats, 50s & 60's Pop and Rock n Roll, Summer Concerts on the Green at Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA, Free, cypressca.org/ summerconcerts
DOWNIEVILLE: Downieville Gold Rush Days August 1-4, 2024. Gold mining vendors, professional equipment for mining, prospecting, demonstrations and activities & events to entertain, educate and enjoy. Location: 301 Main St., Downieville, CA. $30, sierracountychamber.com
EASTVALE: Como La Flor, Selena tribute, at Eastvale 65th Street Live Concerts in Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St., Eastvale, CA. Free, jcsd.us
EL CAJON: Stone Soul, Soul, Motown, R&B, at Music On the Prescott Promenade 6-8 p.m. Location: 329 E. Main El Cajon, CA Free, downtownelcajon.com
ELK GROVE: Todd Morgan & the Emblems 6:30-9 p.m. at Elk Grove Hot Summer Nights at Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Ave., Elk Grove, CA. Free, yourcsd.com
FAIRFIELD: 2nd Planet, Contemporary jazz, rock, r&b and funk at Fairfield City Free Summer Concerts. Location: Rolling Hills Park, 3500 Glenwood Dr., Free, fairfield.ca.gov
FOSTER CITY: Cocktail Monkeys, Dance, pop, 6-8 p.m. at Foster City Summer Concerts, Leo J. Ryan Amphitheatre, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, California Free, fostercity.org
GLENDALE: Voodoo 5, Exotica Music, 7 p.m. at Brand Summer Music Series at Brand Library & Art Center 1601 West Mountain Street Glendale, California 91201 Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HERMOSA BEACH: International Surf Festival July 31-August 4, 2024. This is an on-the-sand and in-the-ocean five day beach festival featuring the greatest talents in a variety of beach sports and athletic competitions. surffestival.org
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - USC Trojan Marching Band on stage at the Bowl with fireworks + Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks August 2, 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 HILLS: City of Laguna Hills Summer Concerts with Family Style, 6:30 p.m. at Laguna Hills Community Center. Location: 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA. Free admission, ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Start Me Up, Rolling Stones 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: Azatlan Soul Band, 6-10 p.m., Live at La Puente Farmers Market Live (LP Live) 15900 Central Avenue Central/Stimson La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
LOS ANGELES: Joshua White Quintet, Jazz at LACMA 6 p.m. at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Free, lacma.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza August 1-4, 2024 The Woods at Mammoth Lakes 5701 Minaret Road Mammoth Lakes, California $65-325 mammothbluesbrewsfest.com Beer tasting on Saturday & Sunday
MENLO PARK: Pop Fiction Top 40s, dance, party , 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Parks. Location: Kelly Park, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA Free, menlopark.gov
MORGAN HILL: Soul Kiss, Soul, rock, dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA. Free, visitmorganhill.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: The Refugees, Tom and Petty Tribute Band, 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain View Concerts on the Plaza Civic Center Plaza 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA. mountainview.gov
MURPHYS: B Side at Brice Station Concerts in the Park - Murphys, CA Free, murphyspark.com
NAPA: Self Proclaimed Heroes | Tom Rigney & Flambeau 6-10 p.m. at Napa City Nights Summer Concerts in Veteran's Park, 3rd & Main Streets, Napa, CA Free admission & free parking, donapa.com
BALBOA ISLAND / NEWPORT BEACH: New Originals, 6-7:30 p.m. approx., Newport Beach Free Summer Concerts Balboa Island Park, 107 Agate Ave., Balboa Island, CA Free, balboaislandnb.org
NORCO: Faultline, Country, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Norco Summer Concerts at Pikes Peak Park, 97 6th St., Norco, CA Free, norco.ca.us
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Matt Axton & Badmoon, Americana, mountain music of Tahoe, 6-8:30 p.m. at North Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach, Kings Beach North Lake Tahoe, Calif. Free, northtahoebusiness.org
NORWALK: 408 Collective, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Soul, 7-9 p.m. at Norwalk Concerts, Norwalk Town Square 11633 The Plaza Pioneer & Rosecrans Norwalk, CA 90650 Free, norwalk-townsquare.com 2024 Concerts
NOVATO: Alex Lucero Band, Americana Soul, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts on the Green held at Novato Civic Green Flex Space, 901 Sherman Ave., Novato, CA. Free, novato.org
OAKDALE: Remedy, Classic Rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oakdale Concerts Dorada Park Oakdale, CA Free, facebook.com/ oakdalecachamber/
OAK GLEN: Old West Days August 2-4, 2024, 10 a.m. at Los Rios Rancho A Riley Family Operation. Step back in time to 19th century living on America's frontier with Pioneer Life Talk, Code of the West Performance, Blacksmithing Demo at Kimberland Forge, Fiddle Time, Cowboy Cigars, Draft Horse Demo, Kiddo Games on the Green, Tomahawk Throwing, Potato Sack Races, Civil War Band, Berry Picking, Nature Trails, Little Seedling Ranch, Petting Zoo, Pioneer Encampments, Victorian Tea Tent, Old Timey Music, Historical Demonstrations, Mercantile Gifts, Merchant Vendors, Carriage Rides, Horse Back Rides, Candle Dipping, Toy Making, and more. Location: 39611 Oak Glen Road. $10 admission approx.; Chuck Wagon Supper Show $65 plus fees, losriosrancho.com
OAKLEY: Project 4 Band, Pop, R&B, Rock, Latin, 5-9 p.m. at Oakley Concerts at Civic Center Amphitheater, 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA. Free, ci.oakley.ca.us
OCEANSIDE: Heiva San Diego-Solo Ori Tahiti Dance Competition August 2-4, 2024 at Jr. Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. The dance competitions, workshops and other offerings are a must-see for those who love the Polynesian culture. Location: 301 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA. $25 approx., heivasandiego.com
OXNARD: Los Xiquenos, Chicano folk, rock en Espanol, 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
PIERCY: Reggae on the River music festival August 2-4, 2024 at County Line Ranch in Humboldt County. Camping, reggae music, river enjoyment and cannabis farm tour, optional. $tickets, reggaeontheriver.com
PLEASANTON: Sally and the Fields, Rock, 7-8:30 p.m. at Pleasanton Free Summer Concerts Lions Wayside Park, First and Neal Streets, Pleasanton, CA Free, pleasantondowntown.net
PORTERVILLE: Porterville Summer Night Lights August 2, 2024* Veterans Park, Family Movie Night, 7:30 p.m. movie reel
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Upstream, reggae, at Rancho Palos Verdes Concerts at 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
REDLANDS: Tango Del Cielo, Multimedia music and dance spectacular featuring a fusion of Latin dance styles including tango, flamenco, Spanish classical, and Latin jazz. , 8 p.m. at Redlands Summer Music Festival Calendar Redland Bowl 25 Grant St. Redland, CA. Free, no ticket needed redlandsbowl.org
REDWOOD CITY: Groove Ride, 8 p.m. at Redwood City Music on the Square Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA Free, redwoodcityevents.com
RIO DEL: Wildwood Days August1-4, 2024. Admission to most events is free riodellscotiachamber.org | wildwooddays.org
ROHNERT PARK: Jane Blonde & the Goldfingers, Dance hits 60s-today, Motown, 5-9 p.m. at Rohnert Park Summer Concerts Friday Night Market - City Center Plaza 500 City Center Drive Rohnert Park, CA. Free
ROSEMEAD: Chico the Band, 7-9 p.m. and Parks Make Life Better Event at Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex, 8471 Klingerman Street, Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SAN BERNARDINO: Shawn Jones, 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: Andre Thierry Zydeco, soul accordion, 6-8 p.m., San Bruno Concerts in the City Park Rotary Pavilion, San Bruno City Park 251 City Park Way San Bruno, CA Free, sanbruno.ca.gov
SAN CARLOS: Remedy, Classic Rock, 6-8 p.m. at San Carlos Summer Concert Series Burton Park
SAN DIEGO: Billy Nation, at Point Loma Summer Concerts Point Loma Park 1049 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org 900 Chestnut St. San Carlos, CA. Free, cityofsancarlos.org
SAN DIEGO: Taste of Imperial Avenue August 2, 2024, 4-9 p.m. Gilliam Space 2835 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA $30 Food, $40 Food & Beer Tasting ticket, loganheightscdc.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Tiki Oasis Festival July 31-August 4, 2024 at Town & Country Hotel, San Diego, CA. 2024 Entertainment includes Original Beach Boy Al Jardine and his Endless Summer Band, the Saturday night headliners. $52.11-up, tikioasis.com
SAN DIEGO: Artwalk Liberty Station August 2-4, 2024 at Ingram Plaza. Family-fun festival featuring Arts & Crafts with special section for juried, handcrafted fine arts & crafts, Gourmet Food Booths and beer & wine pavilion. Preview Party on Friday is $25. Location: NTC Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA artwalksandiego.org
SAN DIEGO: The Beatle Cover Band, The Beatles tribute, 6-8 p.m. Mission Hills Summer Concerts in the Park Fridays Pioneer Park 1521 Washington Pl., San Diego, CA. missionhillstowncouncil.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Caterpillar Puppets (Kids' Show) at San Francisco Free Summer Concerts at Yerba Buena Gardens
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) July 18-August 4, 2024 Presented by the Jewish Film Institute, the largest and longest-running festival of its kind exploring the complexities of Jewish life around the world. Locations for film viewing include San Francisco and Oakland. $ tickets, jfi.org | film
SAN JOSE: Santa Clara County Fair July 25-28, & August 1-4, 2024 at the Fairgrounds. Comedy, Magicians, Canine Show, Concerts, Jr Livestock Auction, Art Alley, visit the many commercial vendors, ride the carnival rides and much more. There is something fun for the whole family. $17.50, thefair.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Rose's Pawn Shop plus Natalie Haskins, 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: Alan Jazz Orchestra, 6-8 p.m. San Marino Summer Concerts at Lacy Park. Location: 1485 Virginia Road San Marino, CA Free, cityofsanmarino.org
SAN PEDRO: Shakespeare by the Sea presents Cardenio at 22nd Street Park, overlooking the blue Pacific. Free performances throughout Southern California during the summer months from a professional acting company based in San Pedro. shakespearebythesea.org
SANTA BARBARA: Old Spanish Days Fiesta July 31-August 4, 2024. sbfiesta.org
SANTA CLARA: Neon Velvet band at Franklin Square Street Dance 70, 80s, 90s, Classic hits, 6:30-8 p.m. at Santa Clara Summer Concerts, Santa Clara, CA Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Mariachi Cielito Lindo, 7-9 p.m. at Concerts at Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA Free, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Los Suplentes, 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
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair "The Greatest Fair on Earth" August 1-11, 2024. Horse Racing, Barrel Racing Aug.2; PRCA Rodeo Aug.3; Horse Racing Aug.4; Liberte Cavalia Horse Show Aug.5; Tasty Tuesday Aug.6; Equine Theater Aug.7; Monster Trucks Aug.8-10; Destruction Derby Aug.11; Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Sonoma, CA. $21.25-26.25 approx., sonomacountyfair.com
SAUSALITO: Walking Mirrors, Rock, 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: Jinx, 6-8:30 p.m. City of Shasta Lake Free Concerts at Clair Engle Park Shasta Lake, CA Free, cityofshastalake.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Audio Boxx, 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
TRACY: Fast Times, 80s theme, 6-9 p.m. Tracy Block Party Summer Concerts Front Street (Downtown) Plaza 6th & Central Ave. Tracy, CA Free, cityoftracy.org
UKIAH: Redwood Empire Fair "Red, White and Ewe" August 1-4, 2024. Nightly Concerts, Racing Pigs, Mickey O'Connor Tricks & Stunts, Brad's World Reptiles, Flo the Clown, Hypnotist, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Contests - Corn Dog Eating, Diaper Derby, Ag, Baking and Arts contests and competitions. Motorsports Action: Thurs. Side by Side, Quads, Motorcycles and Monster Trucks; Fri. Mudd Boggs and Monster Trucks; Sat. Truck & Tractor Pulls; Sun. Jalopies, Boat Races, Junior Mud Boggs. Location: 1055 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA. $10, redwoodempirefair.com
VACAVILLE: Time Bandits, R&B, rock, pop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Vacaville Creekwalk Concerts Andrews Park 614 East Monte Vista Vacaville, CA. $3 per concert approx., $20 season pass approx., ci.vacaville.ca.us
VENTURA: Ventura County Fair "Fair-ever Young" July 31-August 11, 2024, daily 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds. 8 free concerts, Oh Wow Cycles Carnival, and more. Free concerts: PRCA Rodeo Aug.9-11, 2024, is a special ticketed event within the fair. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $15, venturacountyfair.org
WESTLAKE VILLAGE: 5 Star Theatricals, Musical theatre production, 7 p.m. Westlake Village TGIF Concerts Westlake Village Civic Center 31200 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA Free, wlv.org
WOODLAND: First Fridays, Woodland& Summer Concert Heritage Plaza 701 Main Street (College & Main) Woodland, CA, 95695 Free admission! downtownwoodland.org
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