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CHULA VISTA: Lemon Festival August 12, 2023

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ALTADENA: Upstream Reggae, Calypso, Steel drum Altadena Summer Concerts Farnsworth Park Amphitheater 568 E. Mt. Curve Ave. All concerts are FREE Free

ANAHEIM: Santanaways Tribute To The Music Of Carlos Santana Anaheim Summer Concerts Pearson Park 401 N. Lemon St. Anaheim, CA Free, but ticketed event register online at anaheim.net anaheim.net/ 1432/ Pearson-Park-Amphitheatre Free Concerts, Saturdays at 7 p.m.

ARCADIA: Viva Las Vegas! Michael Feinstein conductor Storm Large soloist Clint Holmes soloist Matthew Johnson soloist Arcadia Summer Concerts os Angeles County Arboretum Summer Pops Los Angeles County Arboretum 301 N Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 $tickets, pasadenasymphony-pops.org

ANTIOCH: Multicultural Festival, 12-5 p.m. at Williamson Ranch Park. Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures with dance & music performances, artwork, and cuisine. Kids activities include jump houses, games, and face painting. Free admission, antiochca.gov  

ARNOLD: Snarky Cats Arnold Concerts Arnold Cameo Plaza Concerts Cameo Plaza 1004 Highway 4 Arnold, CA Free

ATASCADERO: Painted Red Music Classic Rock Atascadero Summer Concerts Atascadero Saturdays in the Park Summer Concerts June - August, Saturdays Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand 9305 Pismo Ave. Atascadero, CA Free

BENICIA: 60th Annual Benicia Peddlers Fair 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spanning 11 blocks in Downtown Benicia on First Street from J Street to B Street. Period furniture, decorative antiques, vintage textiles and fashion, pottery, porcelain, pink and blue depression glass, paintings, prints, jewelry, clocks, watches and much more. Free admission, beniciapeddlersfair.org

BIG BEAR LAKE: Celebration of Big Bear's Famous Eagles, 11 a.m. at Convention Center. Learn about Big Bear's world famous eagles, as well as the various falcons and owls that reside in the mountain community. Presentations feature Raptor Events with live demonstrations and interactive experiences. The festivities kick off with Rancho Rockers and a slide show featuring Big Bear’s famous eagles - Jackie and Shadow. Free,  facebook.com/ BigBearEagles

BRIDGEPORT: Friends of Bodie Day. Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: 13 miles east of Highway 395 on Bodie Road (Hwy 270,) seven miles south of Bridgeport, CA. $, bodiefoundation.org

BURBANK: Queen Nation | K-Tel All Stars Queen tribute | Tickets $12-100 Burbank Summer Concerts Burbank Starlight Bowl Concerts June-August 1249 Lockheed View Drive Burbank, California 91504 Tickets: starlightbowl.com

CANYON COUNTRY: Route 66 Classic Car Show 5-9 p.m. at Route 66 Classic Grill. Longest monthly Classic Car Show (1980 and older) in Southern California history. A band performs 50s and early 60s music, great food, full bar, face painting for the kids and there are 20 Trophy Categories, Raffle Prizes. Location: 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351. Spectators free. route66classicgrill.com 

CARMICHAEL: On Air Classic Rock horn band Carmichael Concerts in the Park Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion Carmichael Park 5750 Grant Ave. Carmichael, CA Free, carmichaelpark.com

CARPINTERIA: Surf 'n' Suds Beer Festival 12:30-4:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. VIP entry) Carpinteria State Beach's Linden Field. Over 75 craft breweries, ciders, wineries, surfboard shapers, food trucks and live entertainment by Carpinteria's own Cornerstone Reggae and The Moondawgs! $60-75, surfbeerfest.com | beer

CHULA VISTA: Lemon Festival August 12, 2023, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

CORONA: Led Zepagain Led Zeppelin tribute Corona Summer Concerts Dos Lagos Rockin' Summer Concerts Dos Lagos Amphitheater 2755 Lakeshore Dr. Corona, CA 92883 Tickets: dltickets.com

DOWNIEVILLE: Downieville Gold Rush Days August 11-13, 2023. Gold mining vendors, professional equipment for mining, prospecting, demonstrations and activities & events to entertain, educate and enjoy. Location: 301 Main St., Downieville, CA. $, sierracountychamber.com

GALT: The Nick Elwood Band Classic Country, Rock Galt Sounds of Summer Concerts Galt Sounds of Summer Concerts June-September, Saturdays Veterans Field 900 Caroline Ave. Galt, CA 95632 $5, free under age 12 years, cityofgalt.org

GILROY: CCPRA Rodeo August 11-13, 2023.  Location: 2365 Dunlap Ave. Gilroy, CA. $20, gilroyrodeo.com | rodeos

GRASS VALLEY: Pops Concert at the Fair Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley Nevada City Summer Concerts nevadacountyfair.com

HALF MOON BAY: Flypaper Blues Blues Half Moon Bay Summer Concerts Mac Dutra Plaza 504 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA half-moon-bay.ca.us

HOLLISTER - TRES PINOS: Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival   August 10-13, 2023 at San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Highway, Tres Pinos, CA $31-up, scbs.org  Line up

HOLLYWOOD: Carla Morrison | Devendra Banhart Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA Tickets: hollywoodbowl.com

HOMEWOOD: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance August 11-12, 2023 at Obexer's Boat Company. Location: 5300 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, CA  Ticket: $40-50 plus upgrades available, laketahoeconcours.com

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Which One's Pink Pink Floyd Tribute Lake Arrowhead Village Summer Concerts 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA Free as space permits with reserved table options starting at $40 for 2 people thelakearrowheadvillage.com | lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com

LAKEPORT: Dead Love & Red Voodoo Lakeport Summer Concerts Clearlake Summer Concerts Austin Park 14050 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 Free

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Jazz Festival  August 11-13, 2023
Great line up of acts: Will Downing, Pieces of a Dream, Najee, Brian Simpson, Jackiem Joyner, Jessy J, Phil Perry, Marion Meadows, and  more. VIP options, too. Held at Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Park. $75-200, longbeachjazzfestival.com

LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Community Fine Art in the Park August 12-13, 2023, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lincoln Park 199 University Avenue Los Altos, CA losaltosca.gov | rotaryartshow.com Hosted by the Los Altos Rotary Club

LOS ANGELES: DJ Battlecat, Thes One DJ and musician helped develop the West Coast sound Jazz, beats and psychedelia Los Angeles Summer Concerts Grand Park Grand Performances Concerts Every Saturday, All Summer Grand Park California Plaza 350 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90071 grandperformances.org

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Pershing Square Concerts

LOS ANGELES: Natsumatsuri Family Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Japanese American National Museum. Taiko Drumming, Kendo, Paper Hats, Cold Tofu Improv, Printmaking, Obon lecture, musical and dance acts and story time. Location: 100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free admission but RSVP required, janm.org

LOS ANGELES: Nisei Week Festival in Little Tokyo at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) and Plaza August 12-20, 2023. niseiweek.org

LOS ANGELES: Art exhibition reception for Undulation Theory 6-9 p.m. at Mash Gallery. 5 visionary artists included in the new show.  Location: Mash Gallery, 812 N La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, mashgallery.com

MARIPOSA: Them Badgers Mariposa Art Park Summer Concerts Mariposa Music on the Green June - August, Fridays and Saturdays Art Park Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA Free, mariposaartscouncil.org

MONROVIA: Blue Breeze Band Motown Monrovia Summer Concerts Final concert of the summer season for Saturdays at Station Square Park. Location: Park Amphitheater 1601 South Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 cityofmonrovia.org

MORRO BAY: Young Dubliners Irish music Morro Bay Concerts The Siren 900 Main St Morro Bay, CA 805-225-1312 $, thesirenmorrobay.com

MURPHYS: Plan B 50s -70s Murphys Summer Concerts Murphys FM Concerts on the Green Forest Meadows Golf Course 633 Forest Meadows Dr. Murphys, CA Free

NAPA: Napa Town & Country Fair  August 10-13, 2023.  Location: 575 3rd Street, Napa, CA. $10 general admission presale, napafair.org

NEWPORT BEACH: Wine Walk 4-7 p.m. at Environmental Nature Center. Walk through the Center and stop at wine tasting stations along the trails to taste wines from several Wineries. Remember to wear trail appropriate shoes! Small bites provided. Music by soloist Susan Lachner and Vitaminz. Also savor Kean Coffee and dessert by the fire pit. $100, encenter.org

OAKLEY: Kids Fishing Derby August 12, 2023, 8-11 a.m. at Oakley/Antioch Pier off of Bridgehead Road. The derby is for up to age 15 years and registration is free. Prizes awarded for largest fish, smallest fish, and the most fish caught by a participant. ci.oakley.ca.us

OCEANSIDE: Longboard Surf Contest and Beach Festival August 11-13, 2023, oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest 3-8 p.m. at Palisades Tahoe. Breweries from throughout the western states showcase their best brews in The Village at Squaw Valley while fantastic bands bring the funk, making this fun-filled event one of the most popular in the Tahoe region. AND you can bring your canine companions to party down with you! Beers served individually for around $6/ea.  Location: 1960 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA $20-25 approx. music only, beers additional, palisadestahoe.com | beer

OROVILLE: For the Funk of It Music Festival August 11-13, 2023 at Lake Concow Campground. Line up: Polyrhythmics, Adryon de Leon, The Humidors, Hop Sauce, Jenes N the Juice, Element Brass  Location: 12967 Concow Rd., Oroville, CA. $270 weekend pass (approx.), ftffest.com

PALMDALE: : Tequila and Tacos August 11-12, 2023 at Palmdale Amphitheater. Bands Samba Da, Baby Bash, Adelaide Instone, Vilma Diaz Y La Sonora; Cayman Jack Margaritas, top shelf tequila, food vendors, shopping and vendors. Location: 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale, CA. tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

 PALO ALTO: Masha Campange Jazz vocalist Palo Alto Twilight Concert Series This the last concert in the summer series. Rinconada Park 777 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA Free, cityofpaloalto.org

PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Rotary Annual Winemakers' Cookoff with Brews August 12, 2023, 6-9 p.m. Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles, CA. $105.99, winemakerscookoff.com. Tickets limited  | wine

POMONA: Reptile Super Show August 12-13, 2023 at Fairplex.   World's Largest Reptile Show & Sale with reptile, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, educational workshops, and more. Location:1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA. $16, fairplex.com

RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Boogie Star 70s Rancho Palos Verdes Concerts in the Park Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Free, rpvca.gov

REDONDO BEACH: Valencia Odds - The Odd Band Neo Soul, R&B Redondo Beach Summer Concerts Redondo Beach Pier 100 Fisherman's Wharf Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Free, redondopier.com

REDWOOD CITY: Cymbeline, Shakespeare in the Park Saturdays & Sundays, August 12-27, 2023 6 p.m. at Red Morton Park. Produced and presented by SF Shakes. Location: Valota Road side, 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City, CA.  Free, redwoodcity.org/shakespeare

ROSEVILLE: Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival August 10-12, 2023. Location: The Grounds, 700 Event Center Dr., Roseville, CA 95678  $12/3 day, quiltcraftsew.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Outside Lands August 11-13, 2023 in Golden Gate Park. $175-5000, sfoutsidelands.com, Line up

SAN FRANCISCO: Pistahan Festival August 12-13, 2023. Parade: Civic Center Market Street to 4th St on August 12, 2023, 11 a.m. Features Giant Human Philippines Flag, made up of the next generation of FilAm leaders Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. & Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA Free, pistahan.net 

SAN JOSE: San Jose Jazz Summer Fest August 11-13, 2023
Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, 170 S. Market in Downtown San Jose, CA $35-up, sanjosejazz.org | Line up

SAN MATEO: Aloha Festival,  10 a.m.-5 p.m. at San Mateo Event Center.  Hula, Polynesian dance performances, music, Hawaiian art and souvenirs, food. Location: 1346 Saratoga Drive Free, $18 parking, pica-org.org

SANTA CLARITA: Twist on Taylor A Tribute to Taylor Swift Santa Clarita Summer Concerts Central Park 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA Free

 SANTA CLARITA: Route 66 Classic Car Show 5-9 p.m. at Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA. Free Admission for spectators. route66classicgrill.com Enjoy the Live Music of our 50's themed bands, while viewing over 125 Classic Cars and Trucks.

SANTA MARIA: South 65 band Country Santa Maria Country Club Summer Concerts Santa Maria Country Club 505 West Waller Lane Santa Maria, CA

SANTA MONICA: 626 Night Market Mini August 12-13, 2023, 1-10 p.m. at 1324 5th Street (near the Third Street Promenade.) Three dozen food, merch and craft vendors + an alcohol garden for attendees 21 years and older. The market is open to all ages and free to attend with advanced ticket reservations, 626nightmarket.com/mini

SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair "Jurassic Jubilee" August 3-13, 2023. Highlights: PRCA Rodeo Aug.6; Monster Trucks Aug.11; NorCal Brew Fest Aug.12; Prelim Rounds for Grape Stomp Aug.12&13; Hat Day at the Races Aug.13; Destruction Derby Aug.14; Rock-A-Hula, Midget Wrestling Warriors. Entertainment: Aloha Fest Faith Ako, Los Mismos With Banda Potrero, Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri, The Spinners, Illeagles Eagles Tribute, Tina Turner Tribute, Banda El Mexicano & Los Bondadosos. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Sonoma, CA. $14-18, sonomacountyfair.com

SEBASTOPOL: Gravenstein Apple Fair Sebastopol Gravenstein Apple Fair August 12-13, 2023 - 50th Anniversary!  Ragle Ranch Regional Park. Live music on 2 stages, arts & crafts vendors, excellent local food, wine, cider & beer, contests & activities, children's corner, life on the farm arena and of course our famous heirloom Gravenstein apples. Location: 500 Ragle Road, Sebastopol, CA. $23 general, $150 VIP, gravensteinapplefair.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: New Wave Crave - 80s Dance Party South Lake Tahoe Summer Concert 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA Free, theshopsatheavenly.com

ST. HELENA: Taste of Mount Veeder Saturday, August 12, 2023, 1-4 p.m. The Great Lawn & Carriage House at Charles Krug Winery 2800 Main Street St. Helena, CA $195, mtveederwines.com | wine

SUNNYVALE: Jim Witzel Sunnyvale Jazz and Beyond Downtown Sunnyvale Historic Murphy Avenue Sunnyvale, CA sunnyvaledowntown.org

SUTTER CREEK: Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival August 11-13, 2023 4-5 locations throughout the town feature: Saturday evening concert and a Sunday afternoon concert to end the festival. Event passes are required at the venues, but you can still see and listen to the music at the Sina's backroads Cafe with no pass. $25-85, historicsuttercreekragtimefestival.com  | lineup

 TEHACHAPI:  Chalk on the Walk August 12, 2023,  annual street festival celebration art made with chalk. Held on the 2nd Saturday in August. Location: Downtown Tehachapi, galleryngifts.com  | chalk art

TWAIN HARTE: Grover Anderson Twain Harte Summer Concert Eproson Park 22901 Meadow Drive Twain Harte, CA Free

VENTURA: Ventura County Fair "A Country Fair with Ocean Air" August 2-13, 2023 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. 8 free concerts, Oh Wow Cycles Carnival,  and more. Free concerts: Aug.2 Midland; Aug.3 Patti LaBelle; Aug.4 Collective Soul; Aug.5 Ashanti; Aug.6 Dia de la Familia; Aug.7 Trace Adkins; Aug.8 38 Special; Aug.9 Tesla. PRCA Rodeo Aug.11-13, 2023 is a special ticketed event within the fair. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $15, venturacountyfair.org

VENTURA: Ventura County Fair PRCA Rodeo August 11-13, 2023, 2 & 7 p.m. at the Grandstand  Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $15, venturacountyfair.org | rodeos

VENTURA: Kings of 88 Piano Rock of Billy Joel, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, Billy Preston, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Leon Russell, and Ray Charles Ventura Summer Concerts Under the Stars Los Olivas Adobe 4200 Olivas Park Dr. Ventura, CA cityofventura.ca.gov $20

WALNUT CREEK: Contra Costa Crystal Fair August 12-13, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. at Civic Park Community Center. Location: 1375 Civic Drive $14 | under 12 free, crystalfair

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Hollywood U2 U2 tribute Westlake Village Saturday Concerts in the Park Berniece Bennett Park 31800 Village Center Road Westlake Village Free, wlv.org

YREKA: Siskiyou County Fair "Siskiyou Nights & Carnival Lights" August 9-13, 2023. Rodeo Shootout, Barrel Racing, Monster Trucks and Destruction Derby are highlights. K9 Dogs, Ventriloquist and free concerts. Free Thurs. concert 6:30 p.m. Journey Revisited VS Def Leppard Revisited. New carnival with Brass Ring Amuseuments. Location: 712 Fairlane Rd. | Yreka, CA. admission. Siskiyou Golden Fair Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA. Rodeo seats $18-25; Fair admission $3-25, sisqfair.com

YUCCA VALLEY: OC Groove Motown, Funk Yucca Valley Summer Concerts This is the final concert of the summer series. Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy Yucca, CA Free

 

 

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