California Events
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
ANAHEIM: Buffett Beach, Jimmy Buffett tribute, Anaheim Concerts in the Park Concerts in the Canyon 2024 Thursdays Ronald Reagan Park 945 S. Weir Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA Free, anaheim.net 6:30 p.m.
APPLE VALLEY: B OK Band, Apple Valley Concerts Apple Valley Sunset Concerts Civic Center Amphitheatre 14999 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, CA Free, applevalley.org 6-9 p.m.
ARCADIA: Anything for Salinas, Selena tribute; Movie: Encanto at Arcadia Concerts City Hall, West Lawn 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA Free, arcadiaca.gov 6:30 p.m. concerts, free movies usually follow at dusk
BALDWIN PARK: Wild Child, Doors tribute at Baldwin Park Concerts in the Park Series Downtown Street Market Concerts Main Avenue Ramona Blvd. & Clark Street Baldwin Park, CA Free, baldwinpark.com
BEAUMONT: Country Superstars, 5-9 p.m. Beaumont Concerts Series Beaumont Nights @ Towncenter Beaumont Avenue between 6th and 8th Street Beaumont, CA Free, beaumontca.gov
BELLFLOWER: Under Cover, Live Top 40 hits, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bellflower Street Fest Downtown Bellflower Between Bellflower Boulevard between Flower St. and Oak St. Bellflower, California Free, bellflower.org
BEVERLY HILLS: Tom Nolan Band, Rock 'n Soul, Beverly Hills Concerts in the Canon Beverly Canon Gardens 241 N. Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA Free, beverlyhills.org
CALISTOGA: Kid Galaga, Dance rock, funk, disco, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Calistoga Concerts in the Park Pioneer Park 1320 Cedar Street Calistoga, CA Free, calistogavisitors.com
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Community Band Summer Concerts with Zach Borquez, Music Director, and Camarillo Community Band at Oak Park High School
CERRITOS: Kayln and the New Frontier, Country , 7 p.m. Cerritos Concerts Under the Stars Heritage Park 18600 Bloomfield Ave. Cerritos, CA Free, ci.cerritos.ca.us
CHINO: Free Summer Concerts on the Lawn at Chino City Hall Lawn are presented by the City of Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation on Thursday evenings. Tonight's performance features The Beatles tribute band Britain's Finest.
COLUSA: Blu Egyptian, Ska, Groove , 6:30-8:30 p.m. Colusa Concerts Veterans Memorial Park 217 9th Street Colusa, CA cityofcolusa.com | levittampcolusa.info
CONCORD: Dirty Cello, Blues, rock, Americana, 6:30-8 p.m. Concord Concerts Concord Music & Market Concerts Todos Santos Plaza 2175 Willow Pass Willow Pass & Grant St. Concord, CA Cost: Free, cityofconcord.org
CORONA: All the Vibes Latin Pop, Covers, City Hall South Lawn 400 S. Vicentia Corona, CA Free, coronaca.gov
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair "Always a Good Time" July 19-August 18, 2024. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. $13-15, ocfair.com
COVINA: Covina Concert Band 7:30 p.m. Covina Concerts Covina Park Charles King Memorial Bandshell 301 N. 4th Ave. Covina, CA Free, covinaconcertband.org
CUPERTINO: Keep on Truckin', Woodstock Generation Rock, Blues, Funk, and R&B, 6:30-8 p.m. Cupertino Concerts, Memorial Park Amphitheater 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave Cupertino, CA Free, cupertino.org
DUBLIN: Thursday Farmers Market (4-8 p.m.) and Summer Concert Series (6-8 p.m.) returns for another exciting season of free, live musical entertainment that will move you. Tonight, dance to the music from band Carnaval, Santana tribute, at Emerald Glen Park Amphitheater 4201 Central Parkway Dublin, CA Free, dublin.ca.gov
EL DORADO HILLS: Rock Monsterz, 80s rock tribute, 7-9 p.m. El Dorado Hills Concerts El Dorado Hills Town Cent er Live On The Boulevard Steven Young Amphitheater Live on the Boulevard Program Free, edhtowncenter.com
ELK GROVE:
Strauss Festival
July 25-28, 2024
A live orchestra and colorfully costumed waltz and polka dancers in an
outdoor classical event entire families enjoy is, as always, free to the
public. straussfestival.com
EL MONTE: Las Chikas, at Farmer's Market Main Street between Santa Anita and Tyler Ave., 10808 Main St. El Monte, CA Free, ci.el-monte.ca.us
FAIR OAKS: Tom and the Broken Hearts, 8-10 p.m. at Fair Oaks Summer Music Concerts at Fair Oaks Park Softball Field, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA. Free, fairoakschamber.com
FOLSOM: The Aaron Gayden Band, Jazzy funk, 7:30 p.m. Folsom Music and Concerts Zittel Family Amphitheatre 200 W00l Street 905 Leidersdorrf (parking) Folsom, CA Free, historicfolsom.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: DSB, Journey tribute 6-8 p.m. Fountain Valley Concerts in the Park, Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park Mile Square Park 16400 Brookhurst Fountain Valley, CA Free, fountainvalley.org
FREMONT: Bombay Disco Co., Bollywood, 6-8 p.m. Fremont Concerts in Central Park Central Park Performance Pavilion 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA Free, fremont.gov
FULLERTON: Johnny Ramos at Fullerton Concerts Downtown Fullerton Plaza 125 E. Wilshire Avenue Fullerton, CA Free, cityoffullerton.com
GARDEN GROVE: Jimmy's Buffett, Jimmy Buffett tribute, 6 p.m. Garden Grove Concert Eastgate Park 12001 St. Mark Street Garden Grove, CA ggcf.com
GILROY: Neverland, 5-9 p.m. Gilroy Concerts Downtown Live Summer Concerts Fifth Street Live Fifth Street between Monterey and Eigleberry Gilroy Downtown Business Association Gilroy, CA Free, visitgilroy.com
HANFORD: Flash Back, Classic Covers, 5:30-9 p.m. at Hanford Summer Concerts at Farmers Market Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA. Free, mainstreethanford.com
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Sunwook Kim + All-Beethoven July 25, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
IRWINDALE: Fly Guy, 7-9 p.m. at Irwindale Free Summer Concerts in Irwindale Park Plaza, 5050 N. Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.gov
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg City Band performs at Kingsburg Summer Concerts Memorial Park 1900 16th Ave. Kingsburg, CA 93631 Free, kingsburgchamber.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
LA HABRA: Kelly Boys Band, Modern Country, 7-8:30 p.m. at La Habra Concerts in Portola Park. Location: 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra, CA. Free, lahabracity.com
LAKE ELSINORE: Banda Imperio De Oscar Curiel, Live at the Lakefront at Launch Pointe Elm Grove Beach, 32040 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA Free, lake-elsinore.org
LAKEWOOD: The Eagles tribute, Ronstadt Experience, Eagles & Linda Ronstadt Tribute, 6:30-8 p.m. Lakewood Summer Concerts in the Park Del Valle Park (Woodruff Ave. & Arbor Rd.) 5939 Henrilee St. Lakewood, CA. Free lakewoodcity.org
LANCASTER: Metal Shop, Metal/Rock, 6-8 p.m. at Lancaster Summer Concerts The Bandstand Stage 706 W Lancaster Blvd Erlich Ave. and the BLVD Lancaster, CA. 93534 Free, cityoflancasterca.org
LA PALMA: Identity Theft The Band, 6-8 p.m. at La Palma Concerts in Central Park. Location: 7821 Walker St., La Palma, CA. Free, cityoflapalma.org
LONG BEACH: RnB top hits, at 2nd & PCH Summer Concerts. 2nd & PCH Seaport Way Long Beach, CA Free, 2ndandpch.com
LONG BEACH: Constellation of Stars, concert, 6:30 p.m. at Long Beach Municipal Band Summer Concerts, at Marine Stadium Park Thursdays, Free, lbparks.org
LONG BEACH: Sligo Rags Irish music, jams, 7-8 p.m. at Summer Concerts at El Dorado Nature Center. Location: 7550 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA. Free admission, $6 parking, longbeach.gov
LOS ALAMITOS: Circa 77, 70s variety, 6:30-8 p.m. at Los Alamitos Summer Concerts in the Park at Orville Lewis Jr. Park, 3662 Kempton Dr., Los Alamitos, CA. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
LOS ALTOS: House Rockers, Rock and Soul, 6:30 p.m. at Los Altos Summer Concerts in the Park Hillview Soccer Field, Free, losaltosrecreation.org
LOS ANGELES: Bab L' Bluz, Hassani songs from southern Morocco and Chaabi polyrhythms, 8 p.m., Doors 6:30 p.m. at Sunset Concerts at the Skirball at California Plaza. Location: Skirball Skirball Cultural Center, N. Sepulveda Blvd. off the 405 Freeway, Los Angeles, CA Free, skirball.org Parking: $20 upon arrival Note: Performances may reach capacity
McKINLEYVILLE: Under the Influence band + Car Show, too!, 6-8 p.m. at McKinleyville Free Summer Concerts Pierson Park 1608 Pickett Road McKinleyville, CA Free
MONTE RIO: Monte Rio Variety Show July 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m. the redwood rimmed Amphitheatre! 113th annual Variety Show presented in Monte Rio in partnership with St. Catherine's Church, Monte Rio School Foundation and Monte Rio Fire Fighters and with members of the Bohemian Grove who give of their time with donations and entertainment. $50 approx. monterioshow.com
MORAGA: Purple Ones, Prince tribute, at Summer Concert Series, a free event at Moraga Commons, features the band Steve Hanson & Carousel Cowboys, Modern Country. Free, moragarec.com
MORENO VALLEY: Stone Soul, Motown, Classic Soul hits , 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Moreno Valley City Summer Concerts Civic Center Amphitheater 14075 Frederick Street Moreno Valley, CA. Free, moval.gov
ONTARIO: As If! 90's, 7-10 p.m., at Ontario Concerts in the Park in Celebration Park North, 4980 S. Celebration Ave., Ontario, CA.
ORANGE: No Duh, No Doubt & Gwen Stefani tribute, Orange County Parks Summer Concert at Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd. Orange, CA 92869
ORANGEVALE: Caribbean Soul, 5-8 p.m. Orangevale Summer Concerts 6826 Hazel Ave. Orangevale, CA. Free admission, orangevalechamber.com
ORINDA: August Reed Band, 6-8 p.m., at Orinda Summer Concerts at Orinda Community Park, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA. Free, cityoforinda.org
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival concert, An Evening With Victor Lin: Music From Anime And Studio Ghibli July 25, 2024, $, stanfordjazz.org | lineup
PARAMOUNT: Modulo LA at Progress Park , 6:30 p.m. at Paramount Street Fest Progress Park - Thursdays 15500 Downey Ave. Paramount, CA. Free, paramountcity.com
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 17-28, 2024. Concerts with popular acts such as Jelly Roll (Jul.23), carnival rides and the midway, cowboy culture, xtreme car event, contests for all ages and food competitions. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $15, midstatefair.com
PLACENTIA: 33 Thunder, Modern Country Music tributes, 6:30 p.m. at Placentia Concerts in the Park Placentia Concerts in the Park July-August, Thursdays Tri-City Park 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd. Placentia, CA Free, placentia.org
PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair July 25-28, 2024. Kids Tractor Pull, Alaskan Racing Pigs, Gas Engine & Tractor Parade, Jeremy the Juggler, Kit Carson Mountain Men, Blacksmith Demos, Miwok Village, Master Gardeners and Plein Air Paint Competition. CCPRA Rodeo, Destruction Derby, plus the usual fair exhibits, contests, concerts, entertainment and Big Carnival with a Midway. Location: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. 95669 $14, amadorcountyfair.com
QUINCY: Plumas-Sierra County Fair "Mountains of Memories" July 25-28, 2024. Market, 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship, Breeding and Jr. Buckaroo Open Sheep Show to follow Jr. Buckaroo, Western Horse Show/Horse Arena. Quincy, CA plumas-sierracountyfair.net
RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Journey USA, Journey tribute at free Rancho Cucamonga Summer Concerts at Red Hill Community Park. Bring chairs and blankets along with a picnic basket or buy food from vendors on site.
REDONDO BEACH: Free Concerts on the Pier, 6-8 p.m. featuring the band, Memberz Only, 80s tribute. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 12-28, 2024, at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $16, calexpostatefair.com
SAN BERNARDINO: Latin Soul Band, Latin music, 7 p.m. at Sizzlin' Summer Concerts at Perris Hill Park's Roosevelt Bowl. Location: 1001 E. Highland Ave. San Bernardino, CA. Free, sbcity.org
SAN CLEMENTE: Sega Genocide, 90s rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. San Clemente Concerts at San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, California Free, san-clemente.org
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: Destani Wolf, 12:30-1:30 p.m, at San Francisco Free Summer Concerts at Yerba Buena Gardens
SAN GABRIEL: Rosalie Elena Rodriguez, concert + Migration Movie, 7-8:30 p.m. at San Gabriel Free Summer Concerts in the Park. Vincent Lugo Park, Wells & Ramona Streets San Gabriel, CA. Free, sangabrielcity.com
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 MATEO: Electric Rodeo, Country, 6-8 p.m. San Mateo Central Park Summer Concerts Central Park 50 E. 5th Ave. San Mateo, CA. Free, cityofsanmateo.org
SANTA ANA: The OC3 5:30-8 p.m. at Santa Ana Free Summer Concerts in Portola Park, 1700 E. Santa Clara Ave., Santa Ana, CA. Free, santa-ana.org
SANTA BARBARA: Mezcal Martini, Latin Jazz, 6-7:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Summer Concerts at Chase Palm Park on The Great Meadow Stage 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Cabrillo Blvd. at Calle Cesar Chavez Santa Barbara, CA Free, sbparksandrecreation.com
SANTA MARIA: Soul Vibe, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Skyway Nights Concerts. Browse local artisans arts, crafts and goods, buy some food from vendors and listen to the free music. Bring lawn chairs for seating and head for the intersection of Broadway and Skyway Location: 3596 Skyway Dr., Santa Maria, CA. Free, skywaynights.com
SANTEE: Fortunate Son, Wingstock- Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute, music Inspired by 1969, 6:30-8 p.m. at Santee Summer Concerts at Town Center Community Park East 550 Park Center Drive Santee, CA. Free, cityofsanteeca.gov
SOLANA BEACH: Slack Key Ohana, Aloha Show, 6 p.m. Solana Beach Concerts at the Cove at Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, CA. Free, cityofsolanabeach.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: Suave, 7-9 p.m. at Summer Night Market Series Concerts. Location: 1459 Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte, CA. Free, cityofsouthelmonte.org
TEMECULA: Journey Captured, Journey tribute, 7-8:30 p.m. Temecula Summer Concert Series at Civic Center Quad Temecula, CA. Free, cityoftemecula.org
TRUCKEE: Sierra Roc, 5-8:30 p.m. Truckee Summer Concerts Truckee Thursdays Summer Street Festival Historic Downtown Truckee Donner Pass Road Truckee, CA. Free, truckeethursdays.com
UPLAND: Silver Lining, Country Rock, 6-8 p.m. at Upland Summer Concerts in the Park, Magnolia Park. Location: 651 W. 15th Street, Upland, CA. Free, uplandca.gov
WALNUT CREEK: Kyana Fanene, Pop, R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Walnut Creek Summer Concerts in the Park Rudney Plaza Corner of Locust St & Civic Dr. Walnut Creek, CA. lesherartscenter.org, free admission
WEST SACRAMENTO: Rockin' Blues + Delta Wires + Red Voodoo; Intermission features Sam Brinkhuis & Will Hughes, 5:30-9 p.m., at River Walk Free Summer Concerts. Location: Drake's Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento, CA. Free, cityofwestsacramento.org
WHITTIER: Mariach de Angeles de Pepe Martinez Jr., Mariachi, 7 p.m. at Whittier Summer Concerts in the Park Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Rd., Whittier, CA. Free, whittierprcs.org
WINDSOR: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Zydeco, Blues, 6-8 p.m. at Windsor Free Summer Concerts on Windsor Town Green. Location: 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor, CA. FreeWINTERS: Mandolin Manny & Friends, Modern bluegrass, 7 -8:30 p.m., at Winters Concerts at the Gazebo in Rotary Park, Main St & Railroad Ave., Winters, CA. Free, wfol.org
WRIGHTWOOD: Music in the Pines free summer concert in Vivian Null Park, parking lot. Includes kids play area. Free, facebook.com/MusicInThePines/
YUBA CITY: Daffney Payne, Punk, rock, 7-9 p.m. at Yuba City Concerts at Gauche Aquatic Park, 421 C St., Yuba City, CA. Free, yubacity.net
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