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ANAHEIM: Anything for Salinas Band, Selena tribute 7 p.m. at Anaheim  Summer Concerts, Pearson Park Summer Nights Under the Stars Pearson Park 401 N. Lemon St. Anaheim, CA Free, but ticketed event register online at anaheim.net 

APPLE HILL: Summer Harvest Days July 27-28, 2024 & August 3-4, 2024, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Participating ranches offer activities and fresh foods & produce such as berries, plums, peaches, vegetables, wine, hard cider, baked goods, jams, treats, wine and more! applehill.com

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

ARCATA:  Samba Floresta performs at Arcata Free Summer Concerts Arcata Main Street 8th Street & 9th Street, G & H Street Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ arcataplaza.html

ARNOLD: Capybara Coalition performs at Arnold Concerts in the Park Cameo Plaza 1004 Highway 4 Arnold, CA Free,  cameoplaza.net    

ATASCADERO: Josh Rosenblum Band, Pop, Rock Blues at Atascadero Summer Concerts in the Park Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand 9305 Pismo Ave. Atascadero, CA Free, visitatascadero.com

BASS LAKE:  12 p.m. Eddie Guzman | 6 p.m. Whiskey Creek Bank at Bass Lake Free Summer Concerts, Marina Tiki Bar & Grill, 54406 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA. basslakeboatrentals.com

BIG BEAR LAKE: DSB | Heart n Butterfly at Big Bear Lake Music in the Mountains at Big Bear Discovery Center Big Bear Amphitheater 40824 Big Bear Blvd Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 $40-60, mountainsfoundation.org

BURBANK: Starlight Bowl Starlight Bowl Concerts featuring Taylor Nation, Taylor Swift tribute + Boombox Heroes  from The Voice, etc. at Burbank Starlight Bowl Concerts, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, California 91504 Tickets $15-up, starlightbowl.com

CLAYTON: Pride & Joy R&B, Motown. at Concerts in the Grove offers free entertainment during the summer when people are looking for affordable weekend fun. "The Grove" Park, 6001 Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA Free, claytonca.gov 

CORONA: Start Me Up, Rolling Stones tribute, at Dos Lagos Rockin' Summer Concerts at Dos Lagos Amphitheater 2755 Lakeshore Dr. Corona, CA 92883 Tickets: dltickets.com $7 cheapest tickets standing/lawn seating $12 general, $22 premier, $27 floor seating No Outside Food, Drinks, Chairs. First come first serve seating for each section.

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

CRESTLINE: Corks & Hops Festival, 3-9 p.m. Wine and craft beer tasting festival in a charming mountain town includes samples from craft breweries & wineries from across California. A free shuttle takes you throughout town to all of the Pour Station stops, stages, and shopping. $40, corksnhops.com

DANVILLE:  The Unauthorized Rolling Stones, Classic Rock, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Park Summer Concerts in Oak Hill Park. Free, danville.ca.gov

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

DUNSMUIR: River & Rails Brewfest August 3, 2024, 4-9 p.m. Dunsmuir City Park Dunsmuir, CA Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce $12.55 approx. admission, $54.98 approx. tasting ticket, dunsmuir.com | riverandrailsbrewfest.com

FORT BRAGG: Art in the Garden August 3-4, 2024 with live music, food vendors, wine tasting, beer garden, featured artist, raffle with great prize. Mingle with more than 50 artists and enjoy live music, entertainment, and dramatic summertime blooms. Food, craft brews, and wine will be available for purchase. Location: Mendocino Coast Botanic Garden $30-65, gardenbythesea.org

FREMONT: Fremont Festival of the Arts August 3-4, 2024, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Art, Wine & Music featuring 2 stages of continuous acts over 2 days. Festival is held in Downtown Fremont, CA. Free admission, fremontfestival.net 

GLENDALE: Dragonfest, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The West Coast's largest martial arts exposition attracting more than 3,000 attendees. Featuring hundreds of vendors, celebrities, and special events. Location: Glendade Auditorium, Glendale, CA. $50,  dragonfest.com

HALF MOON BAY: Finian's Call, 4-6 p.m., at Half Moon Bay's Summer Concerts at Mac Dutra Plaza, 504 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA. Free, half-moon-bay.ca.us 

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 + Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks August 3, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing  August 3-11, 2024, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Huntington Beach Pier. Surfing, skateboarding and BMX competitions, family-friendly activities, community market, giveaways, sustainability panels and art installations. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Free,  usopenofsurfing.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

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Kings of Queen, Queen tribute, at Summer Concerts in the Village. lakearrowheadchamber.com

LONG BEACH: Uptown Jazz Festival August 3, 2024
Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave. Long Beach, CA Free, longbeach.gov

LONG BEACH: Sugar Lips Pop, Rock, 1-5 p.m.;  Dead Ringer 6-9 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series at Shoreline Village, Long Beach, CA Free, shorelinevillage.com

LOS ANGELES: Hard Summer Festival August 3-4, 2024
Hollywood Park adjacent to SolFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA $190-up, hardsummer.com | line up: Disclosure, Fisher + Chris Lake, Nelly Furtado, Rezzmaus, Major Lazer, Jamie XX, Subtronics, Mochakk, Zeds Dead, Cloonee, Tchami X Malaa more, more, more

LOS ANGELES: Brew at the Zoo 6 p.m. VIP or 6:30-10 p.m. featuring live music music, pop-up animal keeper talks, tasty food available for purchase, and more. Location: Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA. $75-175, lazoo.org

LOS ANGELES: Celia Cruz Tribute, Salsa Queen tribute, at Grand Park Grand Performances  at California Plaza. Location:  350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, grandperformances.org

LOS ANGELES: Y La Bamba, Buyepongo Latin, Latin Alternative, 7-10 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts, W. 6th Street & South Park View Street Los Angeles, Ca 90057 Free, levittlosangeles.org

LOS ANGELES:  Las Chikas, Latin sounds at 5 p.m. at Hancock Park LACMA Summer Concerts, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Latin Sounds 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Free, lacma.org

LOS ANGELES: Gaby Moreno With KCRW DJ Jose Galvan  7-10 p.m. at KCRW Summer Concerts, at The Music Center

LOS ANGELES: Queen, Led Zeppelin, Depeche Mode, & More! 3-11 p.m. Live Tributes! age 21+, Pershing Square Concerts FREE Event with RSVP on eventbrite.com

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

MARINA DEL REY: Goapele at LA County beach concerts at Burton Chace Park. Location: 13650 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov   

MISSION VIEJO: Symphony in the Cities featuring Pacific Symphony Orchestra;  Prelude in the Park is 4-6:45 p.m. with the Pacific Symphony concert starting at 7 p.m.  Musical Playground, free shuttle rides  from the Civic Center (4-9 p.m.) Beer and wine, gourmet food trucks. Location: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. Free admission, cityofmissionviejo.org

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

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 

PACIFICA: World Dog Surfing Championship, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Pacifica State Beach. Presented by World Dog Surfing Championships, this event is a popular photo opportunity for the canine crowd. Activities include the surf competition, dog beach fashion contest, dog adoptions and partner tents. Location: Linda Mar Beach, Highway 1 and Linda Mar Blvd. Pacifica, CA 94044  Free, surfdogchampionships.com

PASADENA: Cat Con August 3-4, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Cat influencers, podcasters,  and the public converge for the world's largest event dedicated to cat-lovers and pop-culture such as One Eared Uno, Merlin Ragdoll, Adventure Cat Leocat, kitty cosplay and more.  $50, catconworldwide.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

PLACENTIA: Summer Citrus Harvest 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12-2 p.m. at Key Ranch. Join OC Parks and OC Historical Commission at George Key Ranch Historic Park for the inaugural Summer Citrus Harvest event! The grounds include the historic home and museum, which was recently reopened in 2021, Verse Garden, orange grove and more. Event and parking are free, but reservations are required due to limited parking onsite. Registration: letsgooutside.org/ocparks/activities 

RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Remix, 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

REDONDO BEACH: Manuel the Band, Indie Pop, 6-8 p.m. Free Concerts on the Pier. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com

REDWOOD CITY: Carnaval, Santana tribute, 5-7 p.m. at Rock the Dock Concert Series Port of Redwood City 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 Donation, rockthedockrwc.com

RIO DEL: Wildwood Days August1-4, 2024. Admission to most events is free  riodellscotiachamber.org | wildwooddays.org

SALINAS: Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival Wine Tasting, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Old Town, Main Street Free admission to main festival; wine tasting $100 approx. salinasvalleyfoodandwine.com

SAN CLEMENTE: 1st Saturday San Clemente Art Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the lawn areas surrounding the San Clemente Library and Community Center. Artisans show and sell  hand-crafted  fine art, jewelry, woodwork, botanicals, apothecary, leather, wearables, ceramics, home decor, fused/blown glass, photography,  metal work, and much more. Location: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA Free, scdba.org

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: 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 FRANCISCO: Bliss Festival August 3, 2024, 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Presidio Theatre  Location: Presidio Theatre on the Main Post, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco CA, 94129 $7-15, presidiotheatre.org  | music

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 FRANCISCO: Nihonmachi Asian Street Fair August 3-4, 2024, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Japantown. Artisans, performers, concerts, food, a  car show and a children's area. Location: Japantown. Cost: Free. nihonmachistreetfair.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Ana Tijoux + J Noa, 1-3 p.m. at San Francisco Summer Concert at Yerba Buena Gardens Choreofest (Day One). Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org

SAN JOSE: San Jose Italian Family Festa August 3-4, 2024, 11 a.m. at History Park. Street Dance, Grape Stomp, arts & crafts, kids entertainment, wine tasting,  Cooking Stage, live musical entertainment and more. Location: 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA Free admission, iahfsj.org | italianfamilyfestasj.org

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 JUAN BAUTISTA: Living History Day at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park First Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Docents bring the past to life in Victorian attire, and dressed as Mountain Men, and Pioneer women. Watch the skills and demonstrations of early craftsmen. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda in the family-friendly saloon. Location: 19 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista, CA.  $3, 17 and under  Free, parks.ca.gov

SAN PEDRO: Shakespeare by the Sea presents  Henry IV 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 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

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

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

WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 2-4, 2024. The highly anticipated Strawberry Festival is back in full force in Historic Downtown Watsonville! Friday Kick-off Live Music & Carnival Rides only; Saturday  Carnival, Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Strawberries & More; Sunday Carnival, Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Strawberries & more. Free, watsonvillestrawberryfestival.com 

 

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SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Mariachi featuring Alex Fernandez & Camila Fernandez, Leyendas Del Mariachi, Mariachi Galleros De Danny Rey, Mariachi Las Catrinas at Santa Barbara Bowl Summer Concerts. Location: Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA. $, sbbowl.com/concerts

SANTA CLARITA: The Travelin' Band, Credence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty tribute,  7 p.m. at Santa Clarita Summer Concerts in the Park in Central Park 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA Free, santa-clarita.com  

SONOMA: The Henry Coopers at Sonoma Summer Concerts Cornerstone Sonoma Concerts  23570 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Free, cornerstonesonoma.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: New Wave Crave, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Free, theshopsatheavenly.com 

SUNNYVALE: Lunar Octet, Latin jazz, 6-8:30 p.m.  at Sunnyvale Jazz & Beyond on Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. sunnyvaledowntown.org

TEMECULA: Eric Benet and Paul Taylor concert at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA 92591 $95-220, thorntonwine.com

TWAINE HARTE: Kinland Station performs 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Pines in Eproson Park. Location: 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA Free, twainhartecc.com 

VENTURA: Start ME Up - Rolling Stones vs Rod Stewart, Summer Concerts at Los Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. cityofventura.ca.gov $20 tix approx. (805) 658-4726

WOODLAND HILLS: Element Band, World Music at NoHo Summer Nights Concerts at North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11455 W Magnolia Blvd. Los Angeles, California 91601 Free, Free, valleycultural.org

YUCCA VALLEY: Reid Del Bianco Perry, 7-9 p.m. at Yucca Valley Free Summer Concerts, Brehm Park, 56620 Little League Drive Yucca, CA Free, yucca-valley.org

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