California Events
Cars & Stripes Forever, Car Show, Fireworks, Concerts, San Pedro, CA
Saturday, June 28, 2025
ANAHEIM: OC Summer Home & Backyard Show June 27-28, 2025 at Anaheim Convention Center. Location: 800 W. Katella Blvd. Anaheim, CA Free, homeshowconsultants.com | home shows
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Papa Haole & the Fleas band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ATASCADERO: The Rockin' Bs band performing rock, Country & more at Atascadero Saturday in the Park summer concert series at Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Location: 9305 Pismo Ave. Atascadero, CA. Free, atascadero.org
BRENTWOOD: City Boat Box Derby June 28, 2025, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex. Homemade boats race across the pool. Location: 195 Griffith Lane, Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Summer Pet-tacular", June 11-July 6, 2025, closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Special concerts & events with a focus on we humans and our relationships with our beloved pets. San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the US. Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. $tickets, sdfair.com
OCEAN BEACH (SAN DIEGO): OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off June 28, 2025. Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offers attendees eclectic fun in the sun for all ages. Tens of thousands of visitors attend for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more. oceanbeachsandiego.com
OAKLEY: Oakley Summer Fest June 28, 2025. Live music, performances from local dance groups, craft vendors, food trucks, carnival games, face painting and more. Location: Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA. Free, ci.oakley.ca.us
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair June 13-July 6, 2025, 12-11 p.m.
Wednesdays-Sundays. Celebrate Summer is theme for 2025 season of the fair held
at
Alameda County Fairgrounds. Location:
4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA.
$15-20, alamedacountyfair.com
Past events
ALAMO: The Sun Kings The Beatles tribute 6:30-8:30 p.m. Alamo Free Summer Concert at Livorna Park Livorna Rd & Miranda Alamo, CA alamore.org
AUBURN: Music Around Town Beaucoup Chapeaux – 7-9 Central Square Auburn Ravine Revival - 7-10 at Club Car
ALHAMBRA: 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
ANAHEIM: Le Polynesia Island Culture Dance and Entertainment 7 p.m. Summer Nights Under the Stars Pearson Park 401 N. Lemon St. Anaheim, CA $4, anaheim.net
ANAHEIM: Siempre Selena, Selena Tribute performs 7-9 p.m. at Anaheim Town Square Summer Concert Series. Location: Anaheim Town Square 2180 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA. Free, anaheimtownsquare.com
BASS LAKE: Eddie Guzman | 6 p.m. CAB Street at Bass Lake Free Summer Concerts, Marina Tiki Bar & Grill, 54406 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA. basslakeboatrentals.com
BRENTWOOD: Brian James Was Here, soulful country concert at 7-9 p.m. in the Brentwood Summer Concerts Series at City Park. Location: 710 2nd St. Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
BURLINGAME: Neon Velvet, 70, 80s, 90s, classic hits concert, 6-8 p.m. in Washington Park. Burlingame Music in the Park June-July. Free, burlingame.org
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Greek Festival June 28-30, 2024 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Location: 5575 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, CA (free parking by shuttle off-site). $6, vcgreekfestival.org | Greek
CARLSBAD: Jimmy's Buffet, Jimmy Buffett tribute Carlsbad TGIF Concerts
CARMEL: Money Band, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, current, pop, rock concert goes 5-7 p.m. at Carmel Plaza Summer Live Music Series. Location: Ocean & Mission Carmel, CA. Free, carmelplaza.com
CHICO: Radio Relapse! at Chico Free Summer Concert Series Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com 7-8:30 p.m.
CHINO: Fireworks Spectacular - A Salute to Our Armed Forces Heroes June 28-29, 2024 at Ayala Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics, and family games and spend the day. June 28, 2024, 4-10 p.m. Carnival Rides & Games; June 29, 2024, 1-10 p.m. Carnival, Concert and Spectacular Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Free, cityofchino.org
CHOWCHILLA: That Little Band, American Variety, mix 8-9:30 p.m. at Chowchilla Sizzlin Free Summer Concerts in Veteran's Memorial Park. Location: 600 West Robertson Blvd. at North 6th St. Chowchilla, CA. Free, cityofchowchilla.org
CLOVERDALE: Scythian band, Celtic, Gypsy Folk performs 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Live at the Plaza during the Downtown Cloverdale Street Fair. Free, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
CLOVIS: Water Tower guitar, fiddle, banjo, 2nd banjo player, bass 6:30 p.m.-dusk Clovis Bluegrass in the Park Clovis Veterans Memorial Park 901 Fifth St. Clovis, CA. Free
CHINO: Chino Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular Carnival 4-10 p.m. at Ruben S. Ayala Park. (Fireworks Show takes place Saturday, June 29.) Chino, CA. Free, cityofchino.org
COLTON: Convertibles Band, Motown 7 p.m. at Colton Concerts in the Park. Location: Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA. Free, ci.colton.ca.us
COSTA MESA: Renown Muzic, R&B, Dance Costa Mesa Concerts at Metropointe. Location; 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
CULVER CITY: Fiesta of Gems Show with theme: Turquoise, June 28-29, 2024, 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. 35 gem and mineral dealers present & sell fossils, gems and mineral exhibits, jewelry making demonstrations, gem, mineral dealers, tools, and books sales. Featured gemstone is Druzy, The Culver City Rock and Mineral Club Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Location: 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230. Free admission & free parking, culvercityrocks.org
CYPRESS: Family Style Classic Soul, Rhythm & Blues | Salute to America 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Cypress College, 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA Fireworks at 9 p.m. Concert during 4th of July celebration at Cypress College. Festival seating, picnics, and lawn chairs are encouraged with food and refreshments available for purchase. Beer and water available for purchase. Location: 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA. Free, cypressca.org
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Get Out There", June 12-July 7, 2024, closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Special concert with Ludacris. San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the US. Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. $tickets, sdfair.com
DINUBA: Wild Hare, Rock, Latin Dinuba Summer Concerts at Entertainment Plaza Park 289 S. L Street Dinuba, CA Free, dinuba.org
EASTVALE: Picnic in the Park June 28-30, 2024 includes a fun zone, carnival, a concert each evening, fireworks show on Saturday, picnic foods, games and fun. $5 admission, jcsd.us/parks
EL CAJON Scot "Elvis" Bruce concert at Music On the Prescott Promenade 6-8 p.m. Location: 329 E. Main El Cajon, CA Free, downtownelcajon.com
EUREKA: The Melange, Blues Rhythm Review, 6-8 p.m. at Eureka Free Summer Concerts Madaket Plaza Foot of C Street Eureka, CA fridaynight.market
FOLSOM: The Sky Kings band, vintage Country & Country rock | MC Ian Cornell at The Hometown Radio Show, 6-9 p.m. at Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Free music event features a mix of bands and singers for a fun kick off the night before the Hometown Parade. Location: 200 W00l Street, Folsom, CA Free, historicfolsom.com
FREMONT: The Cheeseballs, Funk, Soul, R&B 7-9 p.m. at Pacific Commons Shopping Center Concerts Location: 43440 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA. Free, pacificcommons.com
LAFAYETTE: Lamorinda Arts Council's Lamorinda Idol Contestants Singing Competition 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lafayette Rock. Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA Free, lafayettechamber.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival "Where Art Meets Magic" June 28-September 1, 2024, 11 a.m. daily at Sawdust Festival Grounds. Location: Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA. sawdustartfestival.org $12, $10 age 65+, $5 age 6-12 years, Season Pass $30
LAKE ARROWHEAD: DSB, Journey 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
LAKEPORT: GX Band, Latin Hits 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakeport Summer Concerts in the Park. Location: Library Park 200 Park St. Lakeport, CA. Free, lakecochamber.com
LONG BEACH: Shakespeare by the Sea at Recreation Park Bandshell features Henry IV by William Shakespeare. Free performances throughout Southern California during the summer months. Donations and fund drive help keep it going, shakespearebythesea.org
LOS ANGELES: 4th of July Laser Light Show, 8:30 p.m. at Magic Johnson Park. Get ready for a spectacular laser light show set to an exciting musical backdrop with stunning fog effects, the night sky will come alive. The shows kick off at nautical twilight, approximately 8:30 p.m., and dazzle for 20-30 minutes. Location: 905 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Free, facebook.com/ parks.lacounty.gov/
LOS ANGELES: LA Stories: Poetics Of Pride + Legacy at Grand Park's Grand Performances 6-10 p.m. California Plaza, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES: Indian Film Festival June 27-30, 2024 indianfilmfestival.org Regal LA Live, A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 | film
LOS ANGELES: Sharon Marie Cline, Jazz at LACMA 6 p.m. at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Free, lacma.org
LOS ANGELES: KCRW Summer Nights DJs Francesca Harding & Tyler Boudreaux June, 7-11 p.m. kcrw.com
MARIPOSA: Home Tonight concert, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MILL VALLEY: Void Where Prohibited band performs 5:30-8 p.m. at Mill Valley Creekside Fridays
MODESTO: Triple D Powerhouse band Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, 7-9 p.m.
MONTEREY: Carnaval, Santana tribute at Monterey Summer Concerts Del Monte Shopping Center 1410 Del Monte Center Monterey, CA. Free, delmontecenter.com 6-8 p.m.
MORGAN HILL: Maroon Vibes Maroon 5 tribute 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: Pop Fiction, Party, Dance Band 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain View Concerts on the Plaza Civic Center Plaza 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA. mountainview.gov
NEWARK: Evolution Journey tribute 5-7:30 p.m. at Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concerts Shirley Sisk Grove NewPark Mall Newark, CA. Free, newark.org
NORCO: Yari More, Latin 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Norco Summer Concerts Pikes Peak Park 97 6th St. Norco, CA Free, norco.ca.us
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Blu Egyptian, Funk, bluegrass, reggae, world music ,6-8:30 p.m. at North Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach, Kings Beach North Lake Tahoe, Calif. Free, northtahoebusiness.org
OXNARD: Higherground, Celebrating Stevie Wonder 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
PALO ALTO: Lori & RJ Interactive music for young ages 6-7:30 p.m. at Twilight Concert Series Palo Alto Magical Bridge Playground Mitchell Park 3700 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA. Free
PIONEER: Triple Threat Rock and blues 6-8 p.m. Amador City TGIF Concerts in Mollie Joyce Park, Pioneer CA Free, amadorarts.org
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair "That Summer Feeling" June 14-July 7, 2024, Wed.-Sun. at the Fairgrounds. Carnival, Pig Races, Horse Racing, Animals, Concerts, Contests, Food, Fun. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA. $16-20, concerts extra, parking fee. alamedacountyfair.com
PLEASANTON: The Cooltones, Big Band Jazz & Swing, 7-8:30 p.m. at Pleasanton Free Summer Concerts Lions Wayside Park, First and Neal Streets, Pleasanton, CA Free, pleasantondowntown.net
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Anthem Road band at Terranea Sound Series Nelson's Summer Concerts, Location: 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: Summer Festival June 28-30, 2024 at Riviera Village offers free concerts, shopping, eating great street food and carnival rides, all on a hill above the sandy beaches and Pacific Ocean! Beautiful!
REDLANDS: Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago Chicago tribute 8 p.m. at Redlands Summer Music Festival Calendar Redland Bowl 25 Grant St. Redland, CA. Free, no ticket needed redlandsbowl.org
REDWOOD CITY: Orquesta Dharma 8 p.m. at Redwood City Music on the Square Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA Free, redwoodcityevents.com
ROCKLIN: Celebrate America Fireworks and Family Fun June 28-29, 2024, 6-9:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Park. Aerial fireworks shows both nights, a tribute to the military, patriotic musical favorites presented by a large choir, and reenactments of historic moments in our nation’s history. Expanded Kid Zone, a pre-show line-up of bands, and admission is free! Location: 5500 Park Dr Rocklin, CA. Sponsored by Destiny Community Center. Free, destinyonline.com
ROHNERT PARK: Rock and Roll Rhythm Review, Rockabilly, jump, blues, R&B 5-9 p.m. at Rohnert Park Summer Concerts Friday Night Market - City Center Plaza 500 City Center Drive Rohnert Park, CA. Free
SACRAMENTO: Americana night with Michael Marcagi, Nat Lefkoff, Bear Whiskey, miamaz and Zephyr 5-9 p.m. at Sacramento Concerts in the Park Cesar Chavez Plaza 910 I Street Sacramento, CA. Free, GoDowntownSac.com
SAN BERNARDINO: Evan Diamond 7-9 p.m. San Bernardino Summer Concerts Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza, 27511 San Bernardino Ave., San Bernardino, CA. Free, mtgrove.com
SAN CARLOS: Native Elements, reggae at San Carlos Summer Concert Series Burton Park 900 Chestnut St. San Carlos, CA. Free, cityofsancarlos.org 6-8 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO: at San Francisco Free Summer Concerts at Yerba Buena Gardens
SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Mother Shuckers Bluegrass, country, jam band plus Miss Leo at San Luis Obispo Concerts in the Plaza Mission Plaza 989 Chorro San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com 5-8 p.m.
SAN MARINO: 57th Annual Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale June 28-30, 2024 at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Over 500 staged specimen cactus and succulent plants on display, plus a sale featuring 20 master growers and potters Sponsored by the Cactus and Succulent Society of America. Location: 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 More info: cssashow.com Tickets: huntington.org
SAN PEDRO: LA Waterfront Cars & Stripes Forever Car Show, Concerts & Fireworks Show over the Port. Annual event with music on two stages! Free.
SANTA BARBARA: Lucidity Festival June 28-30, 2024 Live Oak Campground - Santa Barbara, CA Tickets: lucidityfestival.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Greek Festival June 28 & 29, 2024 at Chase Palm Park Field. Location: 236 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA $5, sbgreekfest.org | Greek
SAN RAFAEL: Miracle Mule and Ginger Beat 6-8 p.m. San Rafael Summer Concerts at Marinwood Park, 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, CA. Free, marinwood.org
SANTA CLARA: The Peelers, Mash-ups and Medleys 6:30-8 p.m. at Santa Clara Summer Concerts in Central Park Pavilion, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Bumptown, dance, party music 7-9 p.m. at Concerts at Heritage Parkrk, 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA Free, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Banda Tierra Nueva 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
SHASTA LAKE: Full Throttle 6-8:30 p.m. City of Shasta Lake Free Concerts at Clair Engle Park Shasta Lake, CA Free, cityofshastalake.org
SAUSALITO: Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble Zydeco 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
SONORA:
Mother Lode Fair June 27-30, 2024. Tractor Pulls; Monster Trucks; Roaming
entertainment: Violin on Fire, Leapin' Louie Lichtenstein, Saftari Sam and
Oscar the Ostrich, The Roaming Hillbilly. Concerts and more. Location: Mother Lode Fairgrounds,
220 Southgate Drive,
Sonora, CA.
$12 presale, motherlodefair.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Shoot to Thrill band 5:45-9:15 p.m. South Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Archertown, pop, country trio 7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Pop Up Arts & Music Festival. Festival seating, bring your own chair and picnic! crpd.org
THOUSAND OAKS: Conejo Valley Days June 20-23 & June 26-30, 2024 Conejo Creek South Park 1300 E Janss Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA. $10, conejovalleydays.us
TRES PINOS: San Benito County Rodeo June 28-30, 2024. Plenty of free events such as Class Eliminations, Western Art & Equipment Show, Dane Browning Music and more. Tickets sold to Beer & Wine tasting, and Cowboy BBQ & Dinner Dance. Horse Show & Rodeo, $15, sanbenitocountyrodeo.com | rodeos
TUSTIN: ABBA L.A. 6:15 p.m. Concerts Under the Stars 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd. Tustin, CA 92782 Free or VIP upgrades, tustinranchgolf.com
VACAVILLE: Neverland 80s hard rock & classic rock 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: X-Games June 28-30, 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Women's and Men's Skateboard and BMX competitions for best trick, street, vert, dirt, quarter pipe high air and whip in outdoor arenas to the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA. $, xgames.com
WHITTIER: 4th of July Laser Light Show, 8:30 p.m. at Mayberry Park. Get ready for a spectacular laser light show set to an exciting musical backdrop with stunning fog effects, the night sky will come alive. The shows kick off at nautical twilight, approximately 8:30 p.m., and dazzle for 20-30 minutes. Location:13201 E. Meyer Rd., Whittier, CA. Free, facebook.com/ parks.lacounty.gov/
WILLITS: Frontier Days June 21-July 6, 2024. Run for Sweetheart Truck & Tractor Pulls today at Jack Tharp Arena. Also Street Dance today and Carnival opens. Some events are free, some charge a fee.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.