California Events
Saturday, July 27, 2024
ALAMEDA: Best Intentions, 60s, 70s, 80s, Motown, 2-4 p.m. at Alameda Summer Beats Concerts at South Shore Center Center Court, 523 South Shore Center West Alameda, CA
ALAMEDA: Art & Wine Faire July 27 -28, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Alameda. Enjoy the summer sun and island breeze at Alameda's biggest free street event of the year, featuring over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors; local beer and wine; continuous live music on three stages; and two kids' areas. downtownalameda.com
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: Michael Feinstein’s Tribute To Tony Bennett And Frank Sinatra Larry Blank conductor, 7:30 p.m. at Los Angeles County Arboretum Summer Pops, 5:30 p.m. gates open for picnicking. Location: 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 $tickets, pasadenasymphony-pops.org
ARCATA: Huaylipacha performs at Arcata Free Summer Concerts Arcata Main Street 8th Street & 9th Street, G & H Street Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ arcataplaza.html
ARNOLD: Calaveras Big Trees State Park Astronomy Nights, 9-10:30 p.m. at Scenic Overlook. Come look at the stars! Docents will be sharing information and telling stories as everyone gazes at the night sky. Two telescopes and astronomical binoculars will give you a closer look at the moon, planets and deep sky objects. Location: 1170 East Highway 4, Arnold, CA $10 parking approx., bigtrees.org
ATASCADERO: Erin & the Earthquakes Dance Rock, Funk & Soul at Atascadero Summer Concerts in the Park Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand 9305 Pismo Ave. Atascadero, CA Free, visitatascadero.com
BALBOA ISLAND: Sand Castle Contest July 27, 2024, 8-11 a.m. Ruby Beach North Bay Front Balboa Island, CA balboaislandnb.org Cost: Free. | sand castles
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
BELMONT SHORE: Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival July 27, 2024, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.. Location: Marine Stadium, 5225 East Paoli Way, Long Beach CA. lbdragonboat.com
BENICIA: Benicia Waterfront Festival July 27-28, 2024, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Music, Craft Beers & Wine, Tasty Foods, Vendor Village, Kids' Activity Alley. Bands include Other People’s Money | Wake The Neighbors | In Living Cover | Michelle Lambert Band | Tin Man | Tortilla Soup. $20, beniciamainstreet.org
BERKELEY: Shake It Booty Band and Frank Vogel Magician Kids Jam San Pablo Park Berkeley Summer Concerts Berkeley Music in the Park Summer Concerts Free, berkeleyca.gov Music in the Parks series features kids' activities, local music, and entertainment. 2-4 p.m at John Hinkel Park Amphitheater
BIG BEAR LAKE: 24K Magic Bruno Mars tribute 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
CAMARILLO: Dark Desert Highway Eagles tribute Band, Classic Rockfree
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival July 13-27, 2024 $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org 15-day Music Celebration in Carmel-by-the-Sea The Carmel Bach Festival celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach
CORONA: Kings of Queen Queen tributets 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
COSTA MESA: Brasil, Brazil Trio Samba, Bossa Nova at Costa Mesa Concerts at the Metropointe Mall Metro Pointe Shopping Mall 901 S. Coast Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
COURTLAND: Pear Fair July 27-28, 2024 Celebrating Courtland as the "Bartlett Pear Capital of the World" with live music, Wines of the Delta Parade, fun run, children's area, classic car show, beer & wine garden and a variety of pear related foods. Courtland, Calif. pearfair.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
ETNA: Scott Valley Pleasure Park Old Time Rodeo produced by Scott Valley Pleasure Park Rodeo Association.The Old Time Rodeo youth events at 3 p.m., and Grand Entry and Performance at 5 p.m., followed by a Live Arena Show at 8 p.m. Old Time Rodeo $admission July Rodeo Events: Ranch Bronc Riding | Bull Riding | Open Team Roping | Mix Team Roping | Calf Roping | Steer Wrestling | Girls Barrel Racing | Girls Breakaway | Ribbon Roping | Wild Cow Milking 1 Roper, 1 Mugger | Cow Hide Race | Saddle Cow | Animal Scramble Location: 97 Island Rd. Etna CA, 97027 etnarodeo.com
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Barbie The Movie: In Concert + Featuring the Barbie Land Sinfonietta July 27, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
IRVINE: The Reflexx, 80s, Irvine Sizzling Summer Concerts at Great Park, Woodbridge Irvine Summer in the City Concerts July-August, Saturdays Mike Ward Community Park, Woodbridge 20 Lake Rd. Irvine, CA. Free, cityofirvine.org 2024 Concerts 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
JULIAN: Sip of Julian, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Julian Town Hall. Get your map, logo glasses, and enjoy the annual event featuring Julian's alcoholic beverage purveyors.Location: 2129 Main St. Julian, CA $35, julianca.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: Cash, Killer & The King Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis & Elvis tribute, at Summer Concerts in the Village. lakearrowheadchamber.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: 10th Annual Lake Arrowhead Classic Car & Motorcycle Show | Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead presents the 10th Annual Lake Arrowhead Classic Car & Motorcycle Show at Lake Arrowhead Village. Enjoy a spectacular summer day at Lake Arrowhead with all kinds of classic vehicles, raffle prizes, vendor booths. Location: Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 lakearrowheadchamber.com
LAKE FOREST: Redneck Rodeo, Country Hits at Summer Concerts, Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA. Free, lakeforestca.gov
LAKEPORT: Aquanet Band, 7 p.m. at Lakeport Summer Concerts in the Park at Library Park. Location: 200 Park St. Lakeport, CA 95453 Free, lakecochamber.com
LEGGETT: Fat Fry in the Park July 27, 2024, 12-10 p.m. all day music festival in Tan Oak Park. Bands: Beans Sousa, Blue Luke & Co., Kingsnakes with Indiana Slim, Kate Nicole, While You Were Young. Location: 58974 North Highway 101 Leggett, CA Mile Post 83.12 Free, kpht-lp.com
LOMPOC: Mission Life Day. Experience first hand some of the crafts and industries such as tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing that enabled the missions to be successful communities. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA lapurisimamission.org | Region: Central Coast
LONG BEACH: Harbor Groove R&B, funk, cumbia 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: Okwy Osadebe, Afro beat, rhythms, at Grand Park Grand Performances at California Plaza. Location: 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES: De Julio, Lupillo Rivera, Enigma Norteño, Omar Ruiz y Mas! 3-10 p.m. Pershing Square Concerts FREE Event with RSVP on eventbrite.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Villagefest July 26-27, 2024 at Village Plaza Eastern Sierras annual Mammoth VillageFest promises Libations, Food and Rock & Roll at the free-admission event at the Village at Mammoth, 1 Canyon Blvd. Mammoth Lakes, CA mammothvillagefest.com | lineup
MARINA DEL REY: Musiq Soulchild at LA County beach concerts at Burton Chace Park. Location: 13650 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: Andrew Webber Blues Band at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts Art Park Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
McCLOUD: McCloud Lumberjack Fiesta July 26-28, 2024 in HooHoo Park. Event includes a parade, food vendors, games, logging contests, kids contests, watermelon, music & more. mccloudchamber.com/lumberjack-fiesta
MOORPARK: Smith, Country, pop Moorpark free summer Concerts Arroyo Vista Park 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd. Moorpark, CA Free, moorparkca.gov
NORCO: Day of the Cowboy Rodeo July 27, 2024, 5-10 p.m. Gates Open: 4 p.m. Pre-Rodeo Entertainment & Kids Activities, Rodeo Location: George Ingalls Event Center, 3737 Crestview Drive. $20-30, norco.ca.us
NOVATO: Soulshake, Reggae, rock, at Hot Amphitheater Nights, 5-7 p.m. at Hamilton Amphitheater. Location: 601 N. Hamilton Parkway Novato, CA Free, novato.org
OXNARD: Oxnard Salsa Festival July 27-28, 2024, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Plaza Park, Downtown Oxnard. Bands: Conjunto Oye, Orquestra Son Mayor, Invasion Latina, Fausto Cuevas Y La Moderna, Rush Hour Location: 500 S. C Street, Oxnard, CA. $10-up, oxnardsalsafestival.com
PALMDALE: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell plays Reggae at Concerts at the Amp at The Palmdale Amphitheater Location: 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA $, Ticketed events, palmdaleAmphitheater.com
PALO ALTO: Heartless, Heart tribute, Twilight Concert Series Palo Alto at Mitchell Park, 3700 Middlefield Road. Free, cityofpaloalto.org
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival concert, Marquis Hill July 27, 2024, $, stanfordjazz.org | lineup
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
PETALUMA: Petaluma Music Festival July 27, 2024 Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds 175 Fairgrounds Drive Petaluma, CA 94952 $60-169, petalumamusicfestival.org | lineup
PINECREST: California Enduro Series race July 27, 2024 at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort. Registration for this exciting mountain biking event opens on March 8, 2024. See: dodgeridge.com
PINE VALLEY: Pine Valley Days July 26-27, 2024 includes Deep Pit BBQ, Concerts and more
PLEASANTON: 626 Night Market Bay Area July 26-28, 2024 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event spread over 10+ football fields of space. Hours: Friday 3-11 p.m., Sat.&Sun. 1-11 p.m. Location: (Gate 8 or 12 off Valley Ave) $6-7, $15 parking, 626nightmarket.com
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
POMONA: East Side Story Car Show & Fiesta July 27, 2024 Legendary East Side Story Oldies series Car Show & Fiesta at the World-Famous Pomona Fairplex, Saturday July 27, 2024. More than 500 Bombs, Lo-Lo’s, Classic & Vintage show vehicles, motorcycles & bicycles will compete for a variety of awards, along with Live Super Names Oldies Artist Performances and live Breakdancing Contest! $35-40, fairplex.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
REDONDO BEACH: Ernando & The Nandos, 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: The Houserockers, 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
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Radio Royalty 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
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 DIEGO: San Diego Comic-Con International July 25-28, 2024. Guest speakers, autograph signings, games, a Masquerade, film festivals, portfolio review and more. San Diego, CA comic-con.org | cons
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: Color Your Mind Festival, 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: 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
SANTA CLARITA: The Boy Band Project, 90s-2000s, 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
SIMI VALLEY: Sidetracs, 70s, 80s Dance, Party, Selena tribute, 6-9 p.m. Simi Concerts in the Courtyard at Civic Center Plaza, Tapo Canyon (between the 118 & Alamo, by the Regal Theatres) Simi Valley, CA Free
SONOMA: Obsidian Son at Sonoma Summer Concerts Cornerstone Sonoma Concerts 23570 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Free, cornerstonesonoma.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heidi Incident, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUNNYVALE: East Side Funk, Old school, jazz, funk, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale Jazz & Beyond on Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. sunnyvaledowntown.org
TEMECULA: RnR Richard Elliot and Rick Braun concert at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA 92591 $95-220, thorntonwine.com
TWAINE HARTE: Hired Gunn performs 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Pines in Eproson Park. Location: 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA Free, twainhartecc.com
VENTURA: Pretzel Logic, Steely Dan tribute, Summer Concerts at Los Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. cityofventura.ca.gov $20 tix approx. (805) 658-4726
YUCCA VALLEY: Smokin' Cobras, 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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