California August 2011 Events Calendar

Monday, August 1, 2011

BISHOP - Community Band Concerts. Through August 29, 2011. Monday nights 6-9 p.m. Bishop City Park.ca-bishop.us

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

WHITTIER - The Trip, band. Classic rock tribute at Concerts in the Park July 11 - August 18, 2011, 7 p.m. Central Park (Mondays) and Parnell Park (Thursdays), Whittier, CA. 567-9430. cityofwhittier | Region: Los Angeles County


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

COSTA MESA - Dan Krikorian, band. Concerts in the Park Free Summer Concerts in Fairview Park, 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa's free summer concert. Time: 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. 754-5300. costa-mesa | Region: Orange County

GOLETA - Donna Green and the Roadhouse Daddies, band. Music At The Ranch through August 16, 2011, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA cityofgoleta

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

MONTCLAIR - Seventh Inning Stretch, band. Concerts in the Park held through August 16, 2011, 7 p.m. Alma Hofman Park (Shark Park) , 5201 Benito St. 625-9479. montclair | Region: Los Angeles County

PUENTE HILLS - Elm Street Band. Concerts in the Park Tuesdays through August 16, 2011, 7 p.m. Schabarum Regional Park, 7933 Emerson Ave., Rowland Heights, CA. 336-4937. concertsinthepark | Region: Los Angeles County

SAN FRANCISCO -Fabricated Realities, exhibit, July 7 - August 27. A group exhibition of experimental photographs of constructions and collages. Robert Koch Gallery, 49 Geary Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA. Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues-Sat. 421-0122. kochgallery | Region: Bay Area


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

BREA - The Ravelers, band. Concerts in the Park event runs July 13 - August 17, 2011, 6:30 -8 p.m. Admission is Location: City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA cityofbrea | Region: Orange County

CAPITOLA - Mambo, tropical Latin band. Twilight Concerts at the beach runs June 22 - August 31, 2011, 6 to 8 p.m. capitola | Region: Bay Area

CHINO HILLS - The Wonderelles, band. Summer Concerts in the Park June 22 - August 24, 2011. Time: 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. at Crossroads Park, 2765 Chino Hills Parkway at Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills, CA. 364-2700.chinohills | Region: Inland Empire

DOWNEY - DW3, Latin jazz band. Summer Concerts July 6 - August 24, 2011,7 - 8:30 p.m. Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. 904-7223 downeyca | Region: Los Angeles County

EL MONTE - City Beat, band. Summer Concert Series July 6 - August 3, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Arceo Park, 3125 Tyler Ave. 580-2200.ci.el-monte | Region: Los Angeles County

FULLERTON - The Mighty Cash Cats, Johnny Cash tribute band. Summer Concert Series Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fullerton Sports Complex, 560 E. Silver Pine off Bastanchury between Harbor and Brea Blvds. 738-6545.cityoffullerton | Region: Orange County

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

GLENDALE - Margarita Treger & Jacqueline Suzuki, violinists concert. Classical Concerts Lunch Break 12:10 - 12-40 p.m. Free, public invited. First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise St., Glendale CA. 242-2113. fbcglendale | Region: Los Angeles County

LA HABRA HEIGHTS - With a Bible and A Gun, Johnny Cash tribute concert. Summer Concert Series June 22 - August 24, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Park, 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd. lhhia | Region: Orange County

LA PUENTE - Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco, band. Concerts in the Park Wednesdays, July 13 - August 3, 2011, 6:30 p.m., Free, La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Ave. 855-1560. lapuente | Region: Los Angeles County

NORWALK - Soto, band. Concerts at the Lawn July 20 - August 10, 2011,7 - 9 p.m. City Hall Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 929-5702.ci.norwalk | Region: Los Angeles County

ONTARIO - Johnny Come Lately, Rockabilly band. Summer Concerts in the Park Series July 6 - August 17, 2011, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Jack Mercer Bandstand, Euclid Ave., Ontario 395-2020. ontario | Region: Inland Empire

ORANGE - Stone Soul, Mowtown band. Summer Concerts In The Park July 6 - August 24, 2011, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Hart Park, 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. cityoforange | Region: Orange County

PASADENA - Rhythm Child, kids concert. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. 683-3230. levittpavilionpasadena | Region: Los Angeles County

RIVERSIDE - La Internacional Sonora Show, cumbas band. The Rhythm of Riverside Summer Concerts June 29 - August 10, 2011, 6-9 p.m. at Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Boulevard. (951) 826-2000. riversideca | Region: Inland Empire

SAN DIEGO - Much Ado About Nothing, play. 615-seat outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park is nestled among beautiful eucalyptus trees and operates during The Old Globe's Summer Festival (July-September). Outdoor stadium seating, dress warmly when attending performances. Location: Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 9-79. 23-GLOBE, TheOldGlobe | Region: San Diego County

SAN DIMAS - Electra, band. Classic rock & roll at the free Concerts in the Park. Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Location: Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. 394-6230. cityofsandimas | Region: Los Angeles County

SEAL BEACH - King Salmon Band. Seal Beach Summer Concert Series features 9 weeks of Wednesday night concerts starting at 6 p.m. Location: Eisenhower Park, 900 Ocean (overlooking Seal Beach Pier), Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachchamber | Region: Orange County

SIGNAL HILL - INXS, pop band. Summer Concert Series July 6 - August 10, 2011, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA. 989-7370, cityofsignalhill | Region: Los Angeles County

TEMPLE CITY - The Wiseguys, big band. Concerts in the Park June 29 - August 31, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. 285-2171 x2328. templecity.us| Region: Los Angeles County

TUSTIN - Silverados, Country Western band. Concerts in the Park free concert held at 6 - 8 p.m. Peppertree Park, 230 West First St., Tustin, CA. 573-3326. tustinca | Region: Orange County

UPLAND - Midnight Ride, band. Concerts (with Movies) in the Park July 13 - August 17, 2011, Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Magnolia Park, 651 West 15th St.at San Antonio Ave. 931-4280 upland | Region: Inland Empire

VALLEJO - Solano County Fair Aug 3 - 7, 2011. Fair Admission: Ages 12 and Over ...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area


Thursday, August 4, 2011

ANAHEIM - Brian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cowbows - country band. Concerts in the Canyon Thursdays July 14 - Aug 4, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Location: Toyon Park, 945 S. Weir Canyon Rd. , Anaheim, CA. anaheim | Region: Orange County

ARCADIA - Concerts in the Park July 7 - August 18, 2011, 6:30 -8 p.m. City Hall West Lawn, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. arcadia | Region: Los Angeles County

AZUSA- Suzie Hansen Latin Band. Summer Concerts in the Park Thursdays July 21 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. 812-5280. azusa | Region: Los Angeles County

BALDWIN PARK -Mariachi Divas, band. Concerts in the Park Thursdays June 30 - August 18, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA. 813-5245 317. baldwinpark | Region: Los Angeles County

CALISTOGA - Brad Wilson, band. Concerts in the Park welcomes award-winning singer songwriter. Time: 6 - 8 p.m., 942-6333. calistogachamber | Region: Bay Area

CAMPBELL - Cocktail Monkeys, dance band. Campbell Summer Concerts Series June 16-August 18, 2011, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Orchard City Green, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, California. ci.campbell | Region: Bay Area

CORONA - Ronny and the Classics, band. Summer Concert Series July 14 - August 4,2011, 7 - 9 p.m. City Hall South Lawn, 400 S. Vicentia, Corona, CA. (951) 736-2241. discovercorona | Region: Inland Empire

CULVER CITY - Albert Lee, Grammy Award-winner & band. Music Festival, Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 7 p.m. Location: 9770 Culver Blvd., City Hall, Culver City, CA. 253-5716. culvercity | Region: Los Angeles County

DEL MAR - Spirit West Coast August August 4-6, 2011. Christian music festival includes entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors.

DEL MAR - Debora Galan, band. Concert on the Plaza Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 5 to 7 p.m. Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA delmarplaza

EL DORADO HILLS - Unauthorized Rolling Stones, band. Live On The Boulevard Concerts, Thursdays June 23 - September 22, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m. El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA. 933-6699. ElDoradoHillsTownCenter Region: Gold Country

EUREKA - Incendio, band. Summer Concert Series in Old Town, Thursdays June 6 - August 11, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m. Location: C Street, Eureka, CA. 442-9054. eurekamainstreet

FAIR OAKS - Azuar, rock & roll band. Thursday Concerts in the Park June 9 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Village Park, 4238 Main St., Fair Oaks, CA. fairoakschamber

GARDEN GROVE - Neil Morrow, country rock band. Free Summer Concert Series Thursdays July 14 - September 1, 2011, Eastgate Park, 12001 St. Mark Street, Garden Grove, CA. 741-5280. ggcf | Region: Orange County

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

NORCO - Norco Valley Fair Aug. 4 - 7, 2011. Celebrating its 64th year in 2011 in West Riverside County, there's a carnival, rodeo, pageants, talent shows, live music, livestock, circus, exhibits, motocross, dog, animal competitions, many unique food vendors & commercial exhibitors and more. Discounted Presale buttons good for all days of the fair, ride tickets are available for a limited time. to confirm events & times: (951)737-2531.Fairground Location: Raahauge's Sports Club 14995 River Rd. Corona, CA 92880 Dates & Hours August 4&5th 4 pm - 11:59 pm August 6th 10 am - 11:59pm August 7th 10 am - 10 pm. norcovalleyfair | Region: Inland Empire

PALM SPRINGS - August Palm Springs Villagefest. Thursday evening,...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Desert

PLACENTIA - Symphonic Band. Placentia Concerts in the ParkThursdays June 30 - August 18, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA. placentia | Region: Orange County

QUINCY -Farmer's Market. Held on the lawn of the Plumas Unified School District office, corner of Church & Main. Local produce, artisans & live music. Time: 5 - 8 p.m. 229-4009 | Region: Shasta Cascade

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Lake Tahoe Arts and Craft Show. Enjoy many vendors from all over the area with original, one-of-a-kind works of fine art, pottery, paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, wood...entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors. | Region: High Sierras

UKIAH - Redwood Empire Fair August 4 - 7, 2011....entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, and food vendors. | Region: North Coast

VALLEJO - Solano County Fair Aug 3 - 7, 2011. Fair Admission: Ages 12 and Over ...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area

WHITTIER - Abbey Road, band. Beatles tribute at Concerts in the Park July 11 - August 18, 2011, 7 p.m. Central Park (Mondays) and Parnell Park (Thursdays), Whittier, CA. 567-9430. cityofwhittier | Region: Los Angeles County

WINDSOR - Wonder Bread 5, band. Thursdays Live June 16 - August 25, 2011. Time: Thursdays 5 -8 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Location: Windsor Town Green, Windsor, CA. windsor | Region: North Coast


Friday, August 5, 2011

AURBURN - Northern California Blues Festival August 5 - 6. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, Todd Morgan and the Emblems and Kenny Neal & more. Location: Auburn Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Dr.

Auburn, CA. 5, 5 VIP. norcalbluesfest -more | Region: Gold Country

BELLFLOWER - Street Fest. Free Music and fun on Friday nights in Downtown Bellflower happens every Friday through October from 6 to 9 p.m. on Laurel Street. Games, prizes, raffles, face painting and a great concert each week. Best of all, it's the Chamber at 867-1744, vendors sought. bellflower | Region: Los Angeles

DEL MAR - Spirit West Coast August August 4-6, 2011. Christian music festival includesentertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: San Diego County

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

LONG BEACH - Kids Fishing Rodeo. 54th annual event invites Boys and Girls ages 16 and under (kids under 12 must be supervised by an adult to bring your own fishing pole and tackle. Time: 8 a.m. to Noon at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Food and Beverage for Sale. Event fee: alfredosbeachclub | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH -Cool August Days Aug. 5- 7, 2011. Fine art and contemporary and traditional crafts takes place simultaneously with Hot August Nights located directly next door at the Long Beach Convention Center. That event hosts thousands of classic cars. Location: Long Beach Pike at Rainbow Harbour - Long Beach, CA. LaydBack . 941-7100 | Region: Los Angeles County

MAMMOTH LAKES - Mammoth Fine Arts and Crafts Festival

Experience the spectacular Sierra Mountains at this 39th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. The beautiful landscape and simplicity of life...entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts and crafts. 39th Annual fest in 2011. Location: Kittredge Sports, Hwy 203/ Main Street | Region: High Sierras

MAMMOTH LAKES - Mammoth Lakes Bluesapalooza Festival of Beers. Mammoth Brewing Company welcomes everyone to Mammoth Lakes for entertainment, activities and attractions, music and food. | Region: High Sierras

NORCO - Norco Valley Fair Aug. 4 - 7, 2011. Carnival rides, rodeo, pageants, talent shows, live music, livestock, circus, exhibits, motocross, dog, animal competitions, many unique food vendors & commercial exhibitors and more. Discounted Presale buttons good for all days of the fair, ride tickets are available for a limited time. to confirm events & times: (951)737-2531.Fairground Location: Raahauge's Sports Club 14995 River Rd. Corona, CA 92880 Dates & Hours August 4&5th 4 pm - 11:59 pm August 6th 10 am - 11:59pm August 7th 10 am - 10 pm. norcovalleyfair | Region: Inland Empire

PASO ROBLES - Monte Mills Band at Concerts in the Park. Free Friday night concert in Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles, CA. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. pasoroblesdowntown | Region: Central Coast

SANTA ANA - Summer Carnival August 5 - 7, 2011. Latino neighborhood and community festival is a family event with carnival rides, live music and international food booths. Location El Salvador Park, Civic Center and Fairview Santa Ana, CA 92703 | Region: Orange County

SAUSALITO - June 3 - August 26, 2011. Friday Nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free to watch, sponsor tables- fee. Location: Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. 289-4152 cityofsausalitospecialevents | Region: Bay Area

UKIAH - Redwood Empire Fair August 4 - 7, 2011....entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, and food vendors. | Region: North Coast

VALLEJO - Solano County Fair Aug 3 - 7, 2011. Fair Admission: Ages 12 and Over ...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area


Saturday, August 6, 2011

AUBURN - Northern California Blues Festival August 5 - 6. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, Todd Morgan and the Emblems and Kenny Neal & more. Location: Auburn Regional Park, 3770 Richardson Dr.

Auburn, CA. 5, 5 VIP. norcalbluesfest -more | Region: Gold Country

COSTA MESA - Piecemakers Peddler's/Crafter's Market. Peddler's and Crafter's Market is a community event in which Handmade Artisans and Flea Market/Garage Sale/ Collectible Vendors participate and sell hand-made items and baked goods. | Region: Orange County

DEL MAR - Spirit West Coast August August 4-6, 2011. Christian music festival includesentertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: San Diego County

FERNDALE -Living History at Fern Cottage--Civil War Era Encampment August 6 & 7. Fern Cottage is a picturesque farm house on the National Register of Historic Places built in 1866 for the cattle ranching Russ family. Three miles west of Ferndale at 2121 Centerville Road; from Ferndale's Main Street, take Ocean Avenue west (Ocean becomes Centerville). 786-4835. | Region: North Coast

HAWAIIAN GARDENS - Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow August 6 - 7, 2011. Open Gourd Dancing, All dancers and drums welcome! Public invited. Hours: Saturday 12 noon – 10 p.m.; Sunday: 12 noon – 6 p.m. Location: Furgeston Elementary School, 22215 S. Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA. 420-2641 229. hgcity

HERMOSA BEACH - Sand Soccer Classic August 6 - 7, 2011. Hermosa Beach Sand Soccer Classic is First Beach Soccer Tournament in Hermosa Beach! Tournament is for players ages 10-19. This event will take place North of the Pier, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA. christiaan@beachsoccerpromotions | Region: Los Angeles County

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

IRVINE - Warner Bros. Studios Presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. Pacific Symphony brings out the classical side of Looney Tunes as they get into mischief across the big screen at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater led by Emmy Award-winning creator and conductor George Daugherty. Time: 8 p.m. pacificsymphony | Region: Orange County

LONG BEACH -Long Beach Crawfish Festival August 6-7, 2011 Held at the Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach, California, this is a single price event where you get parking, entertainment and delicious crawfish catered by Bristol Farms. oentertainment | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH -Cool August Days Aug. 5- 7, 2011. Fine art and contemporary and traditional crafts takes place simultaneously with Hot August Nights located directly next door at the Long Beach Convention Center. That event hosts thousands of classic cars. Location: Long Beach Pike at Rainbow Harbour - Long Beach, CA. LaydBack . 941-7100 | Region: Los Angeles County

NORCO - Norco Valley Fair Aug. 4 - 7, 2011. Carnival rides, rodeo, pageants, talent shows, live music, livestock, circus, exhibits, motocross, dog, animal competitions, many unique food vendors & commercial exhibitors and more. Discounted Presale buttons good for all days of the fair, ride tickets are available for a limited time. to confirm events & times: (951)737-2531. Fairground Location: Raahauge's Sports Club 14995 River Rd. Corona, CA 92880 Dates & Hours August 4&5th 4 pm - 11:59 pm August 6th 10 am - 11:59pm August 7th 10 am - 10 pm. norcovalleyfair | Region: Inland Empire

PASO ROBLES - Rotary Winemakers Cookoff 13th Annual event. Time: 6 - 9 p.m. 5/person, 21+ only. Location: River Oaks Hot Springs. 264-6979 or winemakerscookoff | Region: Central Coast

SANTA ANA - Summer Carnival August 5 - 7, 2011. Latino neighborhood and community festival is a family event with carnival rides, live music and international food booths. Location El Salvador Park, Civic Center and Fairview Santa Ana, CA 92703 | Region: Orange County

SANTA BARBARA - La Mϊsica Antigua de Espaρa, a concert. Includes dance, vocal, classical guitar, piano, and organ music of Old Spain, Mexico, and early California. Held in conjunction with Old Spanish Days' Fiesta. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Music at Trinity Community Concert Series Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State at Micheltorena Streets Santa Barbara, California 965-7419. trinitysb | Region: Central Coast

TUSTIN - Parenting & Kids Expo. This free event offers fun for the whole family with a Back-to-School fashion show, live performances from up-and-coming musical talents, and over 60 exhibitors. Parents can enter their kids in the Cute Kid Cover Contest. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: The District at Tustin Legacy, Tustin, CA. Admission: 714-771-7454 x110, parentingoc

UKIAH - Redwood Empire Fair August 4 - 7, 2011....entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, and food vendors. | Region: North Coast

VACAVILLE - International Rib & Chili Challenge. Performance Schedule Amber Snider 9:30 a.m. Kevin Beadles Band 11:30 a.m., Throwing Roses Throwing Roses 2 p.m., Terry Sheets Band 5 p.m., 48 Straight Band 7 p.m. Location Town Square Plaza, Vacaville, CA. downtownvacaville | Region: Central Valley

VALLEJO - Solano County Fair Aug 3 - 7, 2011. Fair Admission: Ages 12 and Over ...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area

VISTA - Smokin' Q Classic. Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned Event! Up to 60 teams competing for prize money and awards. Guests can taste the region's best BBQ, enjoy a beer garden, arts, crafts, and other food vendors. Family activities and rides. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Location: Downtown Vista,150 E. Broadway, Vista, CA. | Region: San Diego County

WATSONVILLE - Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 6 - 7, 2011, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. . The 17th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival is held in historic downtown Watsonville around the City Plaza on Main, Peck and Union Streets. Parking is available less than 2 blocks away in the civic plaza parking garage. Location: 350 Main St., Watsonville, CA. Free admission! mbsf | Region: Bay Area

YUCCA VALLEY - Cash Up Front, band. Summer Music Festival June 25 - August 13, 2011. Time: Saturdays @ 7 p.m. Location: Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield, Yucca, CA. 369-7211. yucca-valley | Region: Desert


Sunday, August 7, 2011

AGOURA HILLS - Concerts in the Park features Long Run band, performing Eagles Tribute music! Chumash Park. 5550 Medea Valley Dr., Agoura Hills, CA. Concerts start at 6 p.m. For more information 597-7361. | Region: Los Angeles County

BURBANK - Edie Money and Frank Stallone perform at evening summer concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. at Starlight Bowl. starlightbowl or 525.3721. | Region: Los Angeles County

CHULA VISTA - Chula Vista Lemon Festival. Lots of lemon dishes and lemonade, enjoy entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: San Diego County

FERNDALE -Living History at Fern Cottage--Civil War Era Encampment August 6 & 7. Fern Cottage is a picturesque farm house on the National Register of Historic Places built in 1866 for the cattle ranching Russ family. Three miles west of Ferndale at 2121 Centerville Road; from Ferndale's Main Street, take Ocean Avenue west (Ocean becomes Centerville). 786-4835. | Region: North Coast

HAWAIIAN GARDENS - Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow. Open Gourd Dancing, All dancers and drums welcome! Public invited. Hours: Saturday 12 noon – 10 p.m.; Sunday: 12 noon – 6 p.m. Location: Furgeston Elementary School, 22215 S. Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA. 420-2641 229. hgcity

HERMOSA BEACH - Sand Soccer Classic August 6 - 7, 2011. Hermosa Beach Sand Soccer Classic is First Beach Soccer Tournament in Hermosa Beach! Tournament is for players ages 10-19. This event will take place North of the Pier, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA. christiaan@beachsoccerpromotions | Region: Los Angeles County

HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing Beach Festival. July 30 - Aug. 7, 2011. Free concerts, games, activities on the beach. Open daily till 5 p.m. (approx.) usopenofsurfing | Region: Orange County

LONG BEACH -Long Beach Crawfish Festival August 6-7, 2011 Held at the Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach, California, this is a single price event where you get parking, entertainment and delicious crawfish catered by Bristol Farms. oentertainment | Region: Los Angeles County

LONG BEACH -Cool August Days Aug. 5- 7, 2011. Fine art and contemporary and traditional crafts takes place simultaneously with Hot August Nights located directly next door at the Long Beach Convention Center. That event hosts thousands of classic cars. Location: Long Beach Pike at Rainbow Harbour - Long Beach, CA. LaydBack . 941-7100 | Region: Los Angeles County

NORCO - Norco Valley Fair Aug. 4 - 7, 2011. Carnival rides, rodeo, pageants, talent shows, live music, livestock, circus, exhibits, motocross, dog, animal competitions, many unique food vendors & commercial exhibitors and more. Discounted Presale buttons good for all days of the fair, ride tickets are available for a limited time. to confirm events & times: (951)737-2531. Fairground Location: Raahauge's Sports Club 14995 River Rd. Corona, CA 92880 Dates & Hours August 4&5th 4 pm - 11:59 pm August 6th 10 am - 11:59pm August 7th 10 am - 10 pm. norcovalleyfair | Region: Inland Empire

SANTA ANA - Summer Carnival August 5 - 7, 2011. Latino neighborhood and community festival is a family event with carnival rides, live music and international food booths. Location El Salvador Park, Civic Center and Fairview Santa Ana, CA | Region: Orange County

TEMECULA - Keiko Matsui, with Sax Pack, concert. 5 p.m. at Thornton Winery, General admission ; Supper package 50. (951) 699-3021. thorntonwine | Region: Inland Empire

UKIAH - Redwood Empire Fair August 4 - 7, 2011....entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, and food vendors.

VALLEJO - Solano County Fair Aug 3 - 7, 2011. Fair Admission: Ages 12 and Over ...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area

WATSONVILLE - Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 6 - 7, 2011, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. . The 17th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival is held in historic downtown Watsonville around the City Plaza on Main, Peck and Union Streets. Parking is available less than 2 blocks away in the civic plaza parking garage. Location: 350 Main St., Watsonville, CA. Free admission! mbsf | Region: Bay Area

WEST HOLLYWOOD - Great American Swing Band, concert. West Hollywood Summer Sound Concerts June 26 - August 21, 2011, Time: 4 p.m. Plummer Park, West Hollywood, CA. 848-6883. weho | Region: Los Angeles County

YORBA LINDA - Raymond Michaels, Elvis tribute. Concerts in the Park July 17 - August 7, 2011, Sundays @ 5:30 p.m. Location: Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda, CA. 961-7160. | Region: Orange County

YUCAIPA - The Fenians, band. Concerts in the Park is held July 10 - August 28, 2011. Time: Sundays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Yucaipa Community Park, Yucaipa, CA. yucaipa | Region: Inland Empire


Monday, August 8, 2011

BISHOP - Community Band Concerts. Through August 29, 2011. Monday nights 6-9 p.m. Bishop City Park.ca-bishop.us

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

WHITTIER - Los Palmeros, band. Mariachis at Concerts in the Park July 11 - August 18, 2011, 7 p.m. Central Park (Mondays) and Parnell Park (Thursdays), Whittier, CA. 567-9430. cityofwhittier | Region: Los Angeles County


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

GOLETA - Area 51, band. Music At The Ranch through August 16, 2011, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA cityofgoleta

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

MONTCLAIR - The Cords, band. Concerts in the Park held through August 16, 2011, 7 p.m. Alma Hofman Park (Shark Park) , 5201 Benito St. 625-9479. montclair | Region: Los Angeles County

PUENTE HILLS - Southbound, blues band. Concerts in the Park Tuesdays through August 16, 2011, 7 p.m. Schabarum Regional Park, 7933 Emerson Ave., Rowland Heights, CA. 336-4937. concertsinthepark | Region: Los Angeles County

REDLANDS - Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. 25 Grant St, Redlands, CA 92373. redlandsbowl | Region: Inland Empire


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

BREA - With a Bible and a Gun, band. Concerts in the Park event runs July 13 - August 17, 2011, 6:30 -8 p.m. Admission is Location: City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA cityofbrea | Region: Orange County

CARSON - Vans Warped Tour. Time: 11:30 a.m. at Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA. Ticktes: 2.75. Bands may include: A Day To Remember - Punk; A Skylit Drive - Rock; Screamo; Abandon All Ships - Against Me! - Rock; Asking Alexandria - Rock; Metalcore; Attack Attack!; August Burns Red - Metal; Bad Rabbits - Indie; Big Chocolate - Electro; Dubstep; Big D And The Kids Table - Reggae; Black Square - Punk; Black Veil Brides; Metal; Blood On The Dance Floor - Electronic; Cold Forty Three - Rock; Dance Gavin Dance - Screamo; Experimental; Demerit - Punk; many more! vanswarpedtour | Region: Los Angeles County

CAPITOLA - Fred McCarty, band. Twilight Concerts at the beach runs June 22 - August 31, 2011, 6 to 8 p.m. capitola | Region: Bay Area

CHINO HILLS - Blue Breeze Band. Summer Concerts in the Park June 22 - August 24, 2011. Time: 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. at Crossroads Park, 2765 Chino Hills Parkway at Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills, CA. 364-2700.chinohills | Region: Inland Empire

DOWNEY - Downey Symphony Pops in the Park, concert. Summer Concerts July 6 - August 24, 2011,7 - 8:30 p.m. Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. 904-7223 downeyca | Region: Los Angeles County

DUARTE - Los Retonos del Norte, Mariachi band. Summer Concert Series June 29 - August 10, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Duarte Park, 1344 Bloomdale St., Duarte, CA. 357-7931 x245.accessduarte | Region: Los Angeles County

FULLERTON - Yard Sale, rock classics band. Summer Concert Series Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fullerton Sports Complex, 560 E. Silver Pine off Bastanchury between Harbor and Brea Blvds. 738-6545.cityoffullerton | Region: Orange County

LA HABRA HEIGHTS - Scot Bruce, Elvis tribute concert. Summer Concert Series June 22 - August 24, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Park, 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd. lhhia | Region: Orange County

NORWALK - Poncho Sanchez, renown Latin jazz band. Concerts at the Lawn July 20 - August 10, 2011,7 - 9 p.m. City Hall Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 929-5702.ci.norwalk | Region: Los Angeles County

ONTARIO - Undercover, Mowtown band. Summer Concerts in the Park Series July 6 - August 17, 2011, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Jack Mercer Bandstand, Euclid Ave., Ontario 395-2020. ontario | Region: Inland Empire

ORANGE -Film at Eleven, Mowtown band. Summer Concerts In The Park July 6 - August 24, 2011, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Hart Park, 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. cityoforange | Region: Orange County

PASADENA - Kiddle Karoo's Barnyard Bash, kids concert. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. 683-3230. levittpavilionpasadena | Region: Los Angeles County

RIVERSIDE - Red Carpet Riot, top 40s band. The Rhythm of Riverside Summer Concerts June 29 - August 10, 2011, 6-9 p.m. at Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Boulevard. (951) 826-2000. riversideca.gov| Region:Inland Empire

SANTA FE SPRINGS - Sean Wiggins & Loan Goat, concert. A mix of country blues and rock comes from this award-winning writer and performer and his band. Sean's music can be heard in films, on TV, and on the radio both nationally and internationally. Santa Fe Springs Concerts in the Park is a free concert series held at 6 p.m. Location: 10068 Cedardale Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. 863-9007. santafesprings | Region: Los Angeles County

SEAL BEACH - Robby Armstrong, band. Seal Beach Summer Concert Series features 9 weeks of Wednesday night concerts starting at 6 p.m. Location: Eisenhower Park, 900 Ocean (overlooking Seal Beach Pier), Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachchamber | Region: Orange County

SIGNAL HILL - Gods of Thunder, Kiss tribute band. Summer Concert Series July 6 - August 10, 2011, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA. 989-7370, cityofsignalhill | Region: Los Angeles County

TEMPLE CITY - The Funky Hippeez, disco band. Concerts in the Park June 29 - August 31, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. 285-2171 x2328. templecity.us| Region: Los Angeles County

TUSTIN - Don't Stop Believin', Journey tribute band. Concerts in the Park free concert held at 6 - 8 p.m. Peppertree Park, 230 West First St., Tustin, CA. 573-3326. tustinca | Region: Orange County

UPLAND - 90 Proof, band. Concerts (with Movies) in the Park July 13 - August 17, 2011, Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Magnolia Park, 651 West 15th St.at San Antonio Ave. 931-4280 upland | Region: Inland Empire

YREKA - Siskiyou Golden Fair Aug 10 - 14, 2011 sisqfair | Region: Shasta Cascade


Thursday, August 11, 2011

ARCADIA - Concerts in the Park July 7 - August 18, 2011, 6:30 -8 p.m. City Hall West Lawn, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. arcadia | Region: Los Angeles County

AZUSA- Stone Soul, band. Summer Concerts in the Park Thursdays July 21 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. 812-5280. azusa | Region: Los Angeles County

BALDWIN PARK -Joe Bataan, Latin soul band. Concerts in the Park Thursdays June 30 - August 18, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA. 813-5245 317. baldwinpark | Region: Los Angeles County

CALISTOGA - Cassidy Crowley, band. Concerts in the Park. Time: 6 - 8 p.m., 942-6333. calistogachamber | Region: Bay Area

CAMPBELL - The Hitmen, band. Campbell Summer Concerts Series June 16-August 18, 2011, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Orchard City Green, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, California. ci.campbell | Region: Bay Area

CULVER CITY - 4 Lads from Liverpool, Beatles tribute band. Music Festival, Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 7 p.m. Location: 9770 Culver Blvd., City Hall, Culver City, CA. 253-5716. culvercity | Region: Los Angeles County

DEL MAR - Michael Tiernan, band. Concert on the Plaza Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 5 to 7 p.m. Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA delmarplaza

EL DORADO HILLS - Chris Cain, band. Live On The Boulevard Concerts, Thursdays June 23 - September 22, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m. El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA. 933-6699. ElDoradoHillsTownCenter Region: Gold Country

EUREKA - Kay Bohler Band. Summer Concert Series in Old Town, Thursdays June 6 - August 11, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m. Location: C Street, Eureka, CA. 442-9054. eurekamainstreet

FAIR OAKS - John Skinner, dance band. Thursday Concerts in the Park June 9 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Village Park, 4238 Main St., Fair Oaks, CA. fairoakschamber

GARDEN GROVE - Abbey Road, Beatles tribute band. Summer Concert Series Thursdays July 14 - September 1, 2011, Eastgate Park, 12001 St. Mark Street, Garden Grove, CA. 741-5280. ggcf | Region: Orange County

PLACENTIA - All American Wranglers, Country band. Placentia Concerts in the Park Thursdays June 30 - August 18, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA. placentia | Region: Orange County

SAN DIEGO - Much Ado About Nothing, play. Shakespeare Festival at The Old Globe through September 24, 2011. The 2011 Shakespeare Festival is held at the 615-seat outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park is nestled among beautiful eucalyptus trees and operates during The Old Globe's Summer Festival (July-September). Outdoor stadium seating, dress warmly when attending performances. Location: Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 9-79. 23-GLOBE, TheOldGlobe | Region: San Diego County

WINDSOR - Pulsators, band. Thursdays Live June 16 - August 25, 2011. Time: Thursdays 5 -8 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Location: Windsor Town Green, Windsor, CA. windsor

YREKA - Siskiyou Golden Fair Aug 10 - 14, 2011 sisqfair | Region: Shasta Cascade


Friday, August 12, 2011

BELLFLOWER - Street Fest. Free Music and fun on Friday nights in Downtown Bellflower happens every Friday through October from 6 to 9 p.m. on Laurel Street. Games, prizes, raffles, face painting and a great concert each week. Best of all, it's the Chamber at 867-1744, vendors sought. bellflower | Region: Los Angeles

BREA - Brea Fest. Guests are invited to sample delicious food and beverages from over 30 area restaurants and features two outdoor bands, live music and exhibition in the Gallery, demonstrating artists, live theater performances, balloon artist, magicians, and much more. "Kidsville" sponsored by North Hills Church includes face painting, a caricature artist, make-and-take crafts, and kid-friendly foods. Time: 6:30-10 p.m. at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle Admission is free and nominal charge for taste tickets Contact 990-7771 or patt@cityofbrea | Region: Orange County

PASO ROBLES - Unfinished Business, band, at Concerts in the Park. Free Friday night concert in Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles, CA. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. pasoroblesdowntown | Region: Central Coast

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Retail Show August 12, 2011 San Francisco, CA Located on the San Francisco waterfront between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, this show serves a well-established audience of...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area

SANTA ANA - Santa Ana Summer Festival August 12, 2011 Santa Ana, CA Jerome Park, Between Center St. and Raitt St on McFadden, In the City of Santa Ana, This is a city wide...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Orange County

SANTA CLARA - Scrapbook Expo - Santa Clara August 12, 2011 Santa Clara, CA Scrapbook EXPO offers you the opportunity to learn all the newest and hottest scrapbooking techniques. Whether you're fresh out of the...entertainment, activities and attractions include: Commercial | Region: Bau Area

SAUSALITO - June 3 - August 26, 2011. Friday Nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free to watch, sponsor tables- fee. Location: Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. | Region: Bay Area cityofsausalitospecialevents 289-4152 | Region: Bay Area

YREKA - Siskiyou Golden Fair Aug 10 - 14, 2011 sisqfair | Region: Shasta Cascade


Saturday, August 13, 2011

ALTADENA -Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mount Curve Ave. Altadena, CA altadenasummerconcert | Region: Los Angeles County

BURBANK - Don't Stop Believin', and the Basix, perform at evening summer concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. at Starlight Bowl. starlightbowl or 525.3721. | Region: Los Angeles County

CARSON - Summer Health and Fitness Show August 13 -14, 2011. This is a Health Expos event for all. There will be live entertainment, fitness and summer wear fashion show and more. It's all about cooling off and shopping with love the family. Location: South Bay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA | Region: Los Angeles County

GLENDALE - 2011 Glendale Gun Show Aug 13-14, 2011. Two floors and free parking! Guns, ammo, accessories and more! Admission . ( . ...entertainment, activities and attractions include: Commercial | Region: Los Angeles County

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Huck Finn Fishing Derby. Join kids to age of 15 on the Huntington Beach Pier for the annual fishing contest. Bring your own rod & reel or rent one. The event provides free bait. There's a contest for best Huck Finn and best Becky Thatcher costume. Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon. | Region: Orange County

QUINCY - Annual Parade. Pride in the Past, Faith in the Future, is the theme of this parade that includes 100 entries of equestrian units, bands, floats, and more. Time: 10:30 a.m. in Downtown Quincy, CA.

TRUCKEE - Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Festival August 13 -14, 2011. Downtown Truckee's walkable historic mountain setting is the ideal spot for The Truckee Downtown Merchant Association 3rd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Festival. Activities include entertainment, arts and crafts. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Bridge Street between Donner Pass Road and Church Street, Truckee, CA

WALNUT CREEK - Contra Costa County Crystal Fair Aug. 13 - 14, 2011 | Region: Bay Area

YREKA - Siskiyou Golden Fair Aug 10 - 14, 2011 sisqfair | Region: Shasta Cascade

YUCCA VALLEY - Marin Coprs Band. Summer Music Festival June 25 - August 13, 2011. Time: Saturdays @ 7 p.m. Location: Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield, Yucca, CA. 369-7211. yucca-valley | Region: Desert


Sunday, August 14, 2011

CARSON - Summer Health and Fitness Show August 13 -14, 2011. This is a Health Expos event for all. There will be live entertainment, fitness and summer wear fashion show and more. It's all about cooling off and shopping with love the family. Location: South Bay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA | Region: Los Angeles County

GLENDALE - 2011 Glendale Gun Show Aug 13-14, 2011. Two floors and free parking! Guns, ammo, accessories and more! Admission . ( . ...entertainment, activities and attractions include: Commercial | Region: Los Angeles County

SAN DIEGO - CityFest. Hillcrest Annual City Fest (2011 marks the 27th year) includes games, activities, over 250 vendors, live headliner music, a beer garden and much more. Event attracts 150,000+ attendees each year. Time: Noon to 8 p.m. Location: Hillcrest , San Diego, CA. 299.3330. fabuloushillcrest | Region: San Diego County

TEMECULA - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, concert. 5 p.m. at Thornton Winery, General admission ; Supper package 20. (951) 699-3021. thorntonwine | Region: Inland Empire

TRUCKEE - Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Festival August 13 -14, 2011. Downtown Truckee's walkable historic mountain setting is the ideal spot for The Truckee Downtown Merchant Association 3rd Annual Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Festival. Activities include entertainment, arts and crafts. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Bridge Street between Donner Pass Road and Church Street, Truckee, CA

YREKA - Siskiyou Golden Fair Aug 10 - 14, 2011 sisqfair | Region: Shasta Cascade

YUCAIPA - Sugah Daddy, band. Concerts in the Park is held July 10 - August 28, 2011. Time: Sundays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Yucaipa Community Park, Yucaipa, CA. yucaipa | Region: Inland Empire


Monday, August 15, 2011

BISHOP - Community Band Concerts. Through August 29, 2011. Monday nights 6-9 p.m. Bishop City Park.ca-bishop.us

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

WHITTIER - Upstream, band. Reggae at Concerts in the Park July 11 - August 18, 2011, 7 p.m. Central Park (Mondays) and Parnell Park (Thursdays), Whittier, CA. 567-9430. cityofwhittier | Region: Los Angeles County


Tuesday, August 16, 2011

GOLETA - Spencer the Gardener, band. Music At The Ranch through August 16, 2011, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA cityofgoleta

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

MONTCLAIR - The Ravelers, band. Concerts in the Park held through August 16, 2011, 7 p.m. Alma Hofman Park (Shark Park) , 5201 Benito St. 625-9479. montclair | Region: Los Angeles County

PUENTE HILLS - Cold Duck, band. Concerts in the Park Tuesdays through August 16, 2011, 7 p.m. Schabarum Regional Park, 7933 Emerson Ave., Rowland Heights, CA. 336-4937. concertsinthepark | Region: Los Angeles County


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

BREA - Swing Cats, band. Concerts in the Park event runs July 13 - August 17, 2011, 6:30 -8 p.m. Admission is Location: City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA cityofbrea | Region: Orange County

CAPITOLA - Beach Cowboys, rock & roll band. Twilight Concerts at the beach runs June 22 - August 31, 2011, 6 to 8 p.m. capitola | Region: Bay Area

CHINO HILLS - Bumptown, R&B band. Summer Concerts in the Park June 22 - August 24, 2011. Time: 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. at Crossroads Park, 2765 Chino Hills Parkway at Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills, CA. 364-2700.chinohills | Region: Inland Empire

DOWNEY - Incendio, world music band. Summer Concerts July 6 - August 24, 2011,7 - 8:30 p.m. Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. 904-7223 downeyca | Region: Los Angeles County

FULLERTON - The Lucky Stars, country band. Summer Concert Series Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fullerton Sports Complex, 560 E. Silver Pine off Bastanchury between Harbor and Brea Blvds. 738-6545.cityoffullerton | Region: Orange County

GLENDALE - Alan Busteed & Friends, concert. Classical Concerts Lunch Break 12:10 - 12-40 p.m. Free, public invited. First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise St., Glendale CA. 242-2113. fbcglendale | Region: Los Angeles County

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

LA HABRA HEIGHTS - The Billy's, bluegrass concert. Summer Concert Series June 22 - August 24, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Park, 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd. lhhia | Region: Orange County

ONTARIO - Soto, Latin Salsa band. Summer Concerts in the Park Series July 6 - August 17, 2011, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Jack Mercer Bandstand, Euclid Ave., Ontario 395-2020. ontario | Region: Inland Empire

ORANGE - Abbey Road, Beatles tribute band. Summer Concerts In The Park July 6 - August 24, 2011, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Hart Park, 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. cityoforange | Region: Orange County

PASADENA - Parachute Express, kids concert. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. 683-3230. levittpavilionpasadena | Region: Los Angeles County

SEAL BEACH - Eddie Montana, band. Seal Beach Summer Concert Series features 9 weeks of Wednesday night concerts starting at 6 p.m. Location: Eisenhower Park, 900 Ocean (overlooking Seal Beach Pier), Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachchamber | Region: Orange County

TEMPLE CITY - Cold Duck, disco band. Concerts in the Park June 29 - August 31, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. 285-2171 x2328. templecity.us| Region: Los Angeles County

UPLAND - The Ravelers, band. Concerts (with Movies) in the Park July 13 - August 17, 2011, Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Magnolia Park, 651 West 15th St.at San Antonio Ave. 931-4280 upland | Region: Inland Empire


Thursday, August 18, 2011

ARCADIA - Concerts in the Park July 7 - August 18, 2011, 6:30 -8 p.m. City Hall West Lawn, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. arcadia | Region: Los Angeles County

AZUSA- Mariachi Juvenil, band. Summer Concerts in the Park Thursdays July 21 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. 812-5280. azusa | Region: Los Angeles County

BALDWIN PARK - Paperback Writers, Beatles tribute band. Concerts in the Park Thursdays June 30 - August 18, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA. 813-5245 317. baldwinpark | Region: Los Angeles County

BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering August 18 – 21, 2011. Cowboy music, poetry, reenactors, storytellers, merchants, grub and libations. Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Info, 866-4970 or bigbearcowboygathering .

CALISTOGA - Jaydub & Dino, band. Concerts in the Park welcomes an acoustic duo. Time: 6 - 8 p.m., 942-6333. calistogachamber | Region: Bay Area

CAMPBELL - Sage, R & B band. Campbell Summer Concerts Series June 16-August 18, 2011, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Orchard City Green, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, California. ci.campbell | Region: Bay Area

CULVER CITY - Woodford, Ehling Ratner and Wallace, jazz quartet band. Music Festival, Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 7 p.m. Location: 9770 Culver Blvd., City Hall, Culver City, CA. 253-5716. culvercity | Region: Los Angeles County

DEL MAR - Maria de la Paz, band. Concert on the Plaza Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 5 to 7 p.m. Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA delmarplaza

EL DORADO HILLS - Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Cajun band. Live On The Boulevard Concerts, Thursdays June 23 - September 22, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m. El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA. 933-6699. ElDoradoHillsTownCenter Region: Gold Country

FAIR OAKS - Lincoln Highway, Rockabilly band. Thursday Concerts in the Park June 9 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Village Park, 4238 Main St., Fair Oaks, CA. fairoakschamber

GARDEN GROVE - Knyght Rider, band. Summer Concert Series Thursdays July 14 - September 1, 2011, Eastgate Park, 12001 St. Mark Street, Garden Grove, CA. 741-5280. ggcf | Region: Orange County

LONG BEACH -Long Beach BBQ Festival August 18, 2011 Long Beach, CA The best BBQers in the U.S. travel to Long Beach cooking the best Pork and Beef Ribs. All cookers are medal...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. oentertainment | Region: Los Angeles County

PLACENTIA - Sportive Tricks, Irish band. Placentia Concerts in the ParkThursdays June 30 - August 18, 2011, 6:30 p.m. Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA. placentia | Region: Orange County

WHITTIER - Chic0, band. Salsa at Concerts in the Park July 11 - August 18, 2011, 7 p.m. Central Park (Mondays) and Parnell Park (Thursdays), Whittier, CA. 567-9430. cityofwhittier | Region: Los Angeles County

WINDSOR - Soulshine Blues Band. Thursdays Live June 16 - August 25, 2011. Time: Thursdays 5 -8 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Location: Windsor Town Green, Windsor, CA. windsor | Region: North Coast


Friday, August 19, 2011

BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering August 18 – 21, 2011. Cowboy music, poetry, reenactors, storytellers, merchants, grub and libations. Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Info, 866-4970 or bigbearcowboygathering .

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Grape Harvest Festival August 19 – 21, 2011. Grape stomp, wine tasting, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fun zone. Quake Stadium parking lot. Info 987-1012. ranchochamber .

SAN FRANCISCO -Fabricated Realities, exhibit, July 7 - August 27. A group exhibition of experimental photographs of constructions and collages. Robert Koch Gallery, 49 Geary Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA. Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues-Sat. 421-0122. kochgallery | Region: Bay Area

SAUSALITO - June 3 - August 26, 2011. Friday Nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free to watch, sponsor tables- fee. Location: Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. | Region: Bay Area cityofsausalitospecialevents 289-4152 | Region: Bay Area


Saturday, August 20, 2011

ALAMEDA -Living Ship Day. Demonstrations are held on the third Saturday of most months. Location: 707 W Hornet Ave , Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is - 5 for youths through adults and there is ample free parking across from the pier. (510) 521-8448. uss-hornet | Region: Bay Area

BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering August 18 – 21, 2011. Cowboy music, poetry, reenactors, storytellers, merchants, grub and libations. Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Info, 866-4970 or bigbearcowboygathering .

ENCINITAS - Feeling Fit Festival. Participate in guided trail hikes, drop-in sports clinics and fitness class demos. Also check out the giant rock climbing wall, surf simulator and bungee trampolines. Time: 10am-2pm. Location: Leo Mullen Sports Park, Encinitas, CA. 943-2269. cityofencinitas | Region: San Diego County

FAIRFIELD - Tomato Festival August 20 - 21, 2011. August 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30,000 visitors attend "Tomato Alley", with over 100 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes grown in the Suisun Valley. The Tomato Festival's humble beginnings celebrated the Tomato as the leading cash crop in Solano County 20 years ago, along with Suisun Valley's rich agricultural heritage. The festival will feature tomato eating contests, live entertainment, food court, artisans and crafters, cooking demonstrations, a variety of tomato-related vendors, children's activities, and a beer and wine garden featuring award-winning Suisun Valley wines. 20th Anniversary wine & food pairing, family movie night, car show and concert to the festivities. 422-0103. Fairfielddowntown | Region: Central Valley

PASO ROBLES - Olive Festival August 20, 2011 Paso Robles, CA The free event celebrates the olive industry-an emerging local product -and features olive producers from throughout the country, who will serve entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. | Region: Central Coast

PASO ROBLES - Royal Garden Orchestra, band, at Concerts in the Park. Free Friday night concert in Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles, CA. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. pasoroblesdowntown | Region: Central Coast

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Grape Harvest Festival August 19 – 21, 2011. Grape stomp, wine tasting, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fun zone. Quake Stadium parking lot. Info 987-1012. ranchochamber .

REDONDO BEACH - Chalk Art Festival. Annual event on the Redondo Beach Pier from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. redondopier | Region: Los Angeles County

SAN RAFAEL - Marin County Fine Antiques and Collectibles Show August 20, 2011 San Rafael, CA The event planners would like to invite you to the Marin Antique Show for a memorable shopping experience. Decorators and Designers: Come be...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. | Region: Bay Area

WEST HOLLYWOOD - Sunset Strip Music Festival. Street festival! Two outdoor stages on Sunset between San Vicente and Doheny, performances in the venues, vendors, VIP rooftop lounge, beer garden and interactive experiences all day on The Strip. More than 70 bands throughout the day and into the night. Sunset Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Doheny Drive and San Vicente to accommodate outdoor stages, beer gardens, vendor areas, interactive experiences and performances within the venues throughout the day and into the night. Your ticket gives you access to the outdoor stages and the venues within the closure -- Key Club, Roxy, Cat Club, Whisky. ; VIP 20. sunsetstripmusicfestival | Region: Los Angeles County


Sunday, August 21, 2011

BIG BEAR LAKE - Big Bear Cowboy Gathering August 18 – 21, 2011. Cowboy music, poetry, reenactors, storytellers, merchants, grub and libations. Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Info, 866-4970 or bigbearcowboygathering .

FAIRFIELD - Tomato Festival August 20 - 21, 2011. August 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 30,000 visitors attend "Tomato Alley", with over 100 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes grown in the Suisun Valley. The Tomato Festival's humble beginnings celebrated the Tomato as the leading cash crop in Solano County 20 years ago, along with Suisun Valley's rich agricultural heritage. The festival will feature tomato eating contests, live entertainment, food court, artisans and crafters, cooking demonstrations, a variety of tomato-related vendors, children's activities, and a beer and wine garden featuring award-winning Suisun Valley wines. In honor of the 20th Anniversary, plans are underway to add a ticketed wine & food pairing, family movie night, car show and concert to the festivities. 422-0103. Fairfielddowntown | Region: Central Valley

CALISTOGA - Wooster, Santa Cruz-based band. Concerts in the Park, Thursdays June 14 - August 18, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m., Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St., Calistoga, CA. 942-6333. calistogachamber

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Grape Harvest Festival August 19 – 21, 2011. Grape stomp, wine tasting, entertainment, arts and crafts and a fun zone. Quake Stadium parking lot. Info 987-1012. ranchochamber .

TEMECULA - Soul of Summer, concert - with Eric Darius, Jonathan Butler and Maysa 5 p.m. at Thornton Winery, General admission 5; Supper package 30. (951) 699-3021. thorntonwine | Region: Inland Empire

WEST HOLLYWOOD - Klezmer Juice, concert. West Hollywood Summer Sound Concerts June 26 - August 21, 2011, Time: 4 p.m. Plummer Park, West Hollywood, CA. 848-6883. weho | Region: Los Angeles County


Monday, August 22, 2011

BISHOP - Community Band Concerts. Through August 29, 2011. Monday nights 6-9 p.m. Bishop City Park.ca-bishop.us

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

ENCINITAS - Cowboy Jack, band. Performs vintage country music covering Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and more. Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Place: Robbie's Roadhouse, 530 N. Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA. 634-2365. | Region: San Diego County

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

CAPITOLA - Mark Russo and the Classy Cats, swing band. Twilight Concerts at the beach runs June 22 - August 31, 2011, 6 to 8 p.m. capitola | Region: Bay Area

CHINO HILLS - The Ravelers, classic rock band. Summer Concerts in the Park June 22 - August 24, 2011. Time: 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. at Crossroads Park, 2765 Chino Hills Parkway at Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills, CA. 364-2700.chinohills | Region: Inland Empire

DOWNEY - U.S. Marine Corps, patriotic band. Summer Concerts July 6 - August 24, 2011,7 - 8:30 p.m. Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. 904-7223 downeyca | Region: Los Angeles County

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

LA HABRA HEIGHTS - Satisfaction, Rolling Stones tribute concert. Summer Concert Series June 22 - August 24, 2011, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Park, 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd. lhhia | Region: Orange County

ORANGE - Swing Cats, big band. Summer Concerts In The Park July 6 - August 24, 2011, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Hart Park, 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. cityoforange | Region: Orange County

PASADENA - Lazare Houetin's Night in Africa, kids concert. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. 683-3230. levittpavilionpasadena | Region: Los Angeles County

SEAL BEACH - Elmstreet Band. Seal Beach Summer Concert Series features 9 weeks of Wednesday night concerts starting at 6 p.m. Location: Eisenhower Park, 900 Ocean (overlooking Seal Beach Pier), Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachchamber | Region: Orange County

SAN FRANCISCO -Fabricated Realities, exhibit, July 7 - August 27. A group exhibition of experimental photographs of constructions and collages. Robert Koch Gallery, 49 Geary Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA. Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues-Sat. 421-0122. kochgallery | Region: Bay Area

TEMPLE CITY - Surfin' Safaris, Beach Boys tribute band. Concerts in the Park June 29 - August 31, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. 285-2171 x2328. templecity.us| Region: Los Angeles County


Thursday, August 25, 2011

AZUSA - Wiseguys Big Band, band. Summer Concerts in the Park Thursdays July 21 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. 812-5280. azusa | Region: Los Angeles County

CULVER CITY - Poncho Sanchez, Latin jazz band. Music Festival, Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 7 p.m. Location: 9770 Culver Blvd., City Hall, Culver City, CA. 253-5716. culvercity | Region: Los Angeles County

DEL MAR - Susan McCrea with Soul Seduction, band. Concert on the Plaza Thursdays July 7 - August 25, 2011, 5 to 7 p.m. Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA delmarplaza

EL DORADO HILLS - The Rising, band. Live On The Boulevard Concerts, Thursdays June 23 - September 22, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m. El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA. 933-6699. ElDoradoHillsTownCenter Region: Gold Country

FAIR OAKS - Capitol Pops, concert band. Thursday Concerts in the Park June 9 - August 25, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Village Park, 4238 Main St., Fair Oaks, CA. fairoakschamber

GARDEN GROVE - Don't Stop Believin', Journey tribute band. Summer Concert Series Thursdays July 14 - September 1, 2011, Village Green, 12732 Main St., Garden Grove, CA. 741-5280. ggcf | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

SAN DIEGO - Much Ado About Nothing, play. Festival is held at the 615-seat outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park among beautiful eucalyptus trees . Outdoor stadium seating, dress warmly when attending performances. Location: Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 9-79. 23-GLOBE, TheOldGlobe | Region: San Diego County

WINDSOR - Beatles Flashback, band. Thursdays Live June 16 - August 25, 2011. Time: Thursdays 5 -8 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Location: Windsor Town Green, Windsor, CA. windsor | Region: North Coast


Friday, August 26, 2011

BASS LAKE - 2011 Arts and Crafts Show August 26 - 28, 2011. Annual event at a popular fair location offers 3 days of shopping and you can stay later if you like. Arts, crafts and vendors galore! A lot of boaters come in off the lake in the evening. Bass Lake at 3400 feet elevation in the Sierras was named the best lake in the west by Sunset Magazine. Free RV parking on a first come basis is allowed in the upper parking lot above the post office for the weekend. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Pines Village, 8 Miles NE of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, CA. | Region: High Sierras

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

NORCO - Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo August 26 – 28, 2011. PRCA events, cowboy dances, music, vendors, and food. George Equestrian Center. Info 371-1204. norcoprcarodeo

PASO ROBLES - Incendio, band at Concerts in the Park. Free Friday night concert in Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles, CA. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. pasoroblesdowntown | Region: Central Coast

SAUSALITO - June 3 - August 26, 2011. Friday Nights from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free to watch, sponsor tables- fee. Location: Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. | Region: Bay Area cityofsausalitospecialevents 289-4152 | Region: Bay Area


Saturday, August 27, 2011

BASS LAKE - 2011 Arts and Crafts Show August 26 - 28, 2011. Annual event at a popular fair location offers 3 days of shopping and you can stay later if you like. Arts, crafts and vendors galore! Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Pines Village, 8 Miles NE of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, CA. | Region: High Sierras

CHULA VISTA - Rotary Wine & Food Festival. Spirits will flow and food will be abundant at the 9th Annual event serving delicacies from over 20 of Chula Vista's prominent restaurants pairing each succulent bite with your choice of spirits from local breweries, wineries, and tequilerias. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. . Location: Otay Ranch Town Center. 233.-5008. mcfarlanepromotions | Region: San Diego County

HOLLYWOOD - Big! World! Fun! Family Series. Ford Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, East, Hollywood, CA 90068. fordtheatres 2011summerseason | Region: Los Angeles County

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

MARINA DEL REY - Frankie Avalon, singer. Marina del Rey Summer Concerts through August 27, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. 305-9545. marinadelrey.lacounty.gov

NORCO - Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo August 26 – 28, 2011. PRCA events, cowboy dances, music, vendors, and food. George Equestrian Center. Info 371-1204. norcoprcarodeo

POINT ARENA - Joanne Shaw Taylor, Blues concert. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Arena Theatre, 214 Main Street, Point Arena, CA. arenatheater | Region: North Coast


Sunday, August 28, 2011

BASS LAKE - 2011 Arts and Crafts Show August 26 - 28, 2011. Annual event at a popular fair location offers 3 days of shopping and you can stay later if you like. Arts, crafts and vendors galore! Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Pines Village, 8 Miles NE of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, CA. | Region: High Sierras

CALISTOGA - David Chapman & Friends, band. Concerts in the Park, Thursdays June 14 - August 18, 2011, 6 - 8 p.m., Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St., Calistoga, CA. 942-6333. calistogachamber

GRASS VALLEY - California Worldfest (music festival), July 14 -1 7, 2011. Eight music stages with music from around the world. Announed acts include David Grisman -Blue Grass, Delhi to Dublin, The Greencards, Bluehouse, Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 9/day. worldmusicfestival | Region: Gold Country

HUNTINGTON BEACH - Huntington Beach Bridal Show. 100+ Southern California wedding professionals offering every product and service for your wedding. Cake tasting, hors d'oeuvres, mini massages, beauty makeovers, entertainment and live performances. You can have your photo taken at the photo booths, learn the latest trends at the Wedding Planning Seminars, Ask the Experts, get free wedding planners and magazines. Preview the latest bridal fashions for the entire bridal party featured in our beautifully choreographed fashion shows. Enter to win thousands in Door Prizes. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy. Huntington Beach, CA | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Art A-Fair Art Festival June 24 - Aug 28, 2011. Hours: Sun - Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m. / senior, student. 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. art-a-fair | Region: Orange County

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival June 24- Aug 28, 2011. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. .75, .25 senior. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna, Beach, CA. sawdustfestival | Region: Orange County

NORCO - Norco Mounted Posse Rodeo August 26 – 28, 2011. PRCA events, cowboy dances, music, vendors, and food. George Equestrian Center. Info 371-1204. norcoprcarodeo

QUINCY - Homegrown Festival. 4th annual celebration of local food and farming at Thompson Valley Ranch in Quincy includes hay rides on the ranch, food and farming demos, and a feast of local fare. Tickets go on sale August 1st. Location: Thompson Valley Ranch, 905 LaPorte Rd., Quincy, CA. 283-3611 | Region: Shasta Cascade

YUCAIPA - Rockit Scientists, band. Concerts in the Park is held July 10 - August 28, 2011. Time: Sundays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Yucaipa Community Park, Yucaipa, CA. yucaipa | Region: Inland Empire


Monday, August 29, 2011

BISHOP - Community Band Concerts. Through August 29, 2011. Monday nights 6-9 p.m. Bishop City Park.ca-bishop.us


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

VENTURA - Appraisal Day. Get a verbal auction estimate of worth from the experts at Bonhams & Butterfields. The event hours are 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Cost per item ( limit of 5 items per person). Proceeds support the Museum programs. Location: Museum of Ventura County, Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion, 100 East Main St., Ventura, CA. Contact Robin Woodworth, Director of Development at 653-0323 ex 309, or development@venturamuseum .


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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

CAPITOLA - Digbeats, rock & roll band. Twilight Concerts at the beach runs June 22 - August 31, 2011, 6 to 8 p.m. capitola | Region: Bay Area

SAN DIEGO - Much Ado About Nothing, play. Shakespeare Festival at The Old Globe through September 24, 2011. The 2011 Shakespeare Festival is held at the 615-seat outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre in Balboa Park is nestled among beautiful eucalyptus trees and operates during The Old Globe's Summer Festival (July-September). Outdoor stadium seating, dress warmly when attending performances. Location: Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 9-79. 23-GLOBE, TheOldGlobe | Region: San Diego County

SEAL BEACH - L.A.Vation, Tribute to U2. Seal Beach Summer Concert Series features 9 weeks of Wednesday night concerts starting at 6 p.m. Location: Eisenhower Park, 900 Ocean (overlooking Seal Beach Pier), Seal Beach, CA. sealbeachchamber | Region: Orange County

TEMPLE CITY - O'ahu, island band. Concerts in the Park June 29 - August 31, 2011, 7 - 9 p.m. Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. 285-2171 x2328. templecity.us| Region: Los Angeles County

August 13, 2011 Fire On The Mountain Sonora CA Blues Festival

Mother Lode Fairgrounds

Sonora, CA

August 13, 2011 The San Rafael Food & Wine Festival

Falkirk Cultural Center

San Rafael, CA

August 13, 2011 Benicia Peddler's Fair

Downtown

Benicia, CA

August 13, 2011 Day with Creative Women

Mission Plaza

San Luis Obispo, CA

August 13, 2011 Second Saturday Art Fair

Historic Downtown

San Juan Capistrano, CA

August 13, 2011 Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage

Micheltorena Elementary School

Los Angeles, CA

August 13, 2011 Farmer's Fare

Piecemakers Parking Lot

Costa Mesa, CA

August 13, 2011 Summer Fantasy

Trevi Entertainment Center

Lake Elsinore, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Los Gatos Fiesta De Artes

Civic Center Plaza

Los Gatos, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Bethel Island 50's Bash

Downtown

Bethel Island, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair

Civic Park Community Center

Walnut Creek, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Gravenstein Apple Fair

Ragle Ranch Park

Sebastopol, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Burlingame Art and Jazz Festival

Downtown

Burlingame, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Cambria Arts, Crafts and Music Festival

Veterans Hall Parking Lot

Cambria, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival

Sky Park

Scotts Valley, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Nihonmachi Street Fair

Japantown

San Francisco, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 San Francisco Modernism Show

Concourse Exhibition Center

San Francisco, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Casparfest

Caspar Community Center

Caspar, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Historic Downtown Truckee Arts and Crafts Festival

HIstoric Downtown Truckee

Truckee, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Banana Festival

William Land Park

Sacramento, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Just Strings Music Festival

Hoffman Ranch Picnic Grounds

Geyserville, CA

August 13 - 14, 2011 Chester Arts and Crafts Show

Historic Bidwell House

Chester, CA

August 13 - 21, 2011 Big Bear Renaissance Faire

Historical Pedersen's Mill

Fawnskin, CA

August 13 - 27, 2011 Yuba City Saturday Market

City Park Area

Yuba City, CA

August 13 - 28, 2011 August Monthly Show

Arts Colony, Gallery SoHo

Pomona, CA

August 13 to October 16, 2011 Art of Photography Show

The Lyceum Theater Gallery

San Diego, CA

August 13 to 11/12, 2011 Trinity Lutheran School Flea Market

Trinity Lutheran School, parking Lot

Whittier, CA

August 14 - 14, 2011 San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival

Avenue Del Mar

San Clemente, CA

August 14 - 14, 2011 Cityfest, 2011

Uptown District of Hillcrest

San Diego, CA

August 14 - 14, 2011 Carlsbad Art in the Village

State and Grand Streets

Carlsbad, CA

August 14 - 14, 2011 Placerville Craft Faire

Main Street, Downtown Placerville

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August 14 - 14, 2011 Bridal Showplace

The Queen Mary

Long Beach, CA

August 14 - 28, 2011 Mother Lode National Art Exhibition

Placerville Shakespeare Club

Placerville, CA

August 17 - 21, 2011 Yolo County Fair

Yolo County Fairgrounds

Woodland, CA

August 17 to September 2, 2011 California Open Exhibition, 2011

Bergamot Station

Santa Monica, CA

August 18 - 21, 2011 Art in the Redwoods Festival

Gualala Arts Center

Gualala, CA

August 18 - 21, 2011 Middle School Arts and Crafts Show

Middle School

Solake Tahoe, CA

August 18 - 21, 2011 The Frontier Fair

Fairgrounds

Cedarville, CA

August 18 - 21, 2011 Orange County BBQ Bonanza

Mile Square Park & Sports Complex

Fountain Valley, CA

August 18 to September 18, 2011 Asian Art @ The Pepper Tree Gallery

The Pepper Tree Gallery

Fresno, CA

August 19 - 19, 2011 Taste of Lakeport

Downtown

Lakeport, CA

August 19 - 21, 2011 Summergrass San Diego

Antique Steam Engine Musem

Vista, CA

August 19 - 21, 2011 2011 Mammoth Festival

Wine, Music, Food & Art

Sam's Wood Site

Mammoth Lakes, CA

August 19 - 21, 2011 Gem Faire / Sacramento

Scottish Rite Event Center

Sacramento, CA

August 19 - 21, 2011 Center of the World Festival

Pine Mountain Village

Pine Mountain Club, CA

August 19 - 21, 2011 Boatwork Marina Green Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

Boatworks Marina Green

Tahoe City, CA

August 19 - 28, 2011 Antelope Valley Fair

Antelope Valley Fairgrounds

Lancaster, CA

August 20, 2011 Uptown Whittier Car Show

Uptown Whittier

Whittier, CA

August 20, 2011 Olive Festival

12th Street & Spring Street

Paso Robles, CA

August 20, 2011 Forty-Fifth Watts Summer Festival

Watts Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club

Los Angeles, CA

August 20, 2011 Summer Fair

VFW Post 3261 Gardena

Gardena, CA

August 20, 2011 Mother Lode Wine & Art Fair

Cedar Center

Arnold, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 Cotati Accordion Festival

La Plaza Park

Cotati, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 Tehachapi Mountain Festival

Central Park

Tehachapi, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 San Jose Gay Pride Celebration

Guadalupe River Park

San Jose, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts and Crafts Show

Channel Islands Harbor

Oxnard, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 Graeagle Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Fair

Town Park

Graeagle, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 San Clemente Art

Craft Fair

San Clemente Community Center

San Clemente, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 Port Hueneme Beach Festival

Hueneme Beach Park

Port Hueneme, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 Fairfield Tomato Festival

Texas Street Downtown

Fairfield, CA

August 20 - 21, 2011 Nineteenth Assyrian Food Festival

Assyrian Church of the East

San Jose, CA

August 20 - September 25, 2011 Shattered Sixth Fall National Juried Exhibition

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art

Novato, CA

August 21, 2011 Art in The Park

Susana Park

Martinez, CA

August 21, 2011 North Fair Oaks Community Festival

Middlefield Road Between 1st & 5th Ave.

Redwood City, CA

August 21, 2011 Old World Village Marketplace Sidewalk Sale

Old World Village

Huntington Beach, CA

August 21, 2011 Plum Festival

Plum goods, face painting, jumpy house,

Huntington Beach, CA

August 21 - 22, 2011 Beth Weber Kings Beach Art and Craft Show

Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Kings Beach, CA

August 21 to September 6, 2011 African Marketplace and Cultural Faire

Rancho Cienega Recreation Center

Los Angeles, CA

August 25 - 28, 2011 South Lake Tahoe American Legion Show

American Legion Building

South Lake Tahoe, CA

August 25 - 28, 2011 South Lake Tahoe Art and Craft Show

American Legion

South Lake Tahoe, CA

August 25 - 28, 2011 Butte County Fair

Butte County Fair Grounds

Gridley, CA

August 26 - 26, 2011 Art on the Square

Courthouse Square Downtown

Redwood City, CA

August 26 - 27, 2011 Corning Olive Festival

Woodson City Park

Corning, CA

August 26 - 28, 2011 Goodguys West Coast Nationals

Alameda County Fairgrounds

Pleasanton, CA

August 26 - 28, 2011 Gem Faire / Costa Mesa

OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10

Costa Mesa, CA

August 26 - 28, 2011 Fiesta La Ballona

Veterans Park

Culver City, CA

August 26 - 28, 2011 Bass Lake Arts and Crafts Fair

Pines Resort

Bass Lake, CA

August 26 - 28, 2011 Anaheim Home & Garden Show

Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim, CA

August 26 - 28, 2011 California Home, Garden & Design Show

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

San Jose, CA

August 27, 2011 Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival

Otay Ranch Town Center

Chula Vista, CA

August 27, 2011 Lake In The Sky Air Show

Lake Tahoe Airport

South Lake Tahoe, CA

August 27, 2011 Salida Town and Country Parade and Festival

Broadway

Salida, CA

August 27, 2011 Rollin' Weed Show and Shine

Main Street

Weed, CA

August 27, 2011 Great Dog Day By The Bay

First Street Green

Benicia, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Grover Beach Stone Soup Music Faire

Ramona Garden Park

Grover Beach, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Sunset Junction Street Fair

Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Oakland Chinatown Streetfest

Pacific Renaissance Plaza

Oakland, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Bodega Seafood, Art and Wine Festival

Watts Ranch

Bodega, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Jazz in the Pines

Idyllwild Arts Academy Campus

Idyllwild, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

Downtown

Palo Alto, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 San Jose Italian Family Festa

Guadalupe River Park

San Jose, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Tiburon Art Festival

Ark Row Main Street

Tiburon, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 West End Celebration

throughout Sand City

Sand City, CA

August 27 - 28, 2011 Gourdstock, 2011

Bates Nut Farm

Valley Center, CA

August 27 - 29, 2011 Beth Weber Kings Beach Art and Craft Show

Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Kings Beach, CA

August 28, 2011 Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market

Niles Boulevard

Fremont, CA

August 28, 2011 Jewish Food Festival

Congregation Beth Isreal

Carmel Valley, CA

August 28, 2011 Irie Reggae Festival

Queen Mary Events Park

Long Beach, CA

August 28, 2011 Downtown Torrance Street Faire

Downtown

Torrance, CA

August 28, 2011 Sacramento Craft and Flea Outdoor Marketplace

21st Street between W & X Street

Sacramento, CA

August 28, 2011 Woofstock

Johnson-Springview Park

Rocklin, CA

August 28, 2011 Loveable Crafts Extravaganza

Carson Civic Center

Carson, CA

August 28, 2011 LastSundaysFest

Telegraph Avenue

Berkeley, CA

August 30, 2011 Taste of Oakdale

FES Hall

Oakdale, CA

August 30 to September 5, 2011 Monterey County Fair

Monterey County Fairgrounds

Monterey, CA

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