California Events
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
AGOURA HILLS: Turn the Page, tribute to Bob Seger band, classic rock, 6 p.m. at Agoura Hills Concerts in Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Dr. Free, but $2 donation requested to keep it going, agourahillscity.gov
ARCADIA: 626 Night Market August 14-16, 2026, 4-11 p.m. at Santa Anita Park. Performances and a DJ dance floor. Shop from hundreds of vendors selling food, merchandise, and crafts. No pets! Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. $8 and free parking, 626nightmarket.com
ARROYO GRANDE: Leslie & the Soul Shakers, R&B, Motown, soul, blues, 1-3 p.m. at Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
BURLINGAME: Burlingame On the Avenue August 15-16, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This fun annual festival held in August features over a dozen bands performing on Burlingame Avenue, as well as art demonstrations, artisan crafts and works for sale, and foods galore that you can purchase. Produced by Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce, admission is free! Location: Burlingame Ave. 1294 Burlingame Ave, approx, Downtown Burlingame, CA. Free, burlingamechamber.org
CAMARILLO: Wings Over Camarillo August 15-16, 2026, 9 a.m. Location: 555 Airport Way Camarillo, CA. $35-166 approx., wingsovercamarillo.com
CLEARLAKE: Kotorreo Norteno, 7 p.m. Clearlake Summer Concerts in Austin Park. Location: 14050 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us
CORONADO: Perfect Blend, pop tributes, 6 p.m. Coronado Free Summer Concerts in Spreckels Park, 7th St & Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoconcert.com
CORTE MADERA: Walking Mirrors band performing this evening plays rock & roll, 5-6:30 p.m. at Corte Madera Summer Concerts in Menke Park. Location: Piccolo Pavilion, Redwood Ave. at Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera, CA. Free, cortemadera.gov
COTATI: Accordion Festival August 15-16, 2026 at La Plaza Park. Nonstop accordion music in this annual event. $23-40, cotatifest.com
COVELO: Round Valley Blackberry Festival August 15-16, 2026. Free admission, live music, dance, kids entertainment, fun for all ages and the famous blackberries!
DANA POINT: Emo Kids + Tijuana Dogs, 2-6 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway at Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. Free, danapoint.org
DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA. daviscraftandvintage.org
EAGLE ROCK: Buffett Beach in concert tonight plays the beloved music of Jimmy Buffett, known for his easy-going yacht rock sound, 6-8:30 p.m. Eagle Rock Summer Concerts at Eagle Rock Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Free, eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com
EUREKA: Papa Haole & The Fleas plays island and calypso music at Humboldt Botanical Garden Summer Music Series 1-3 p.m. Location: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road Eureka, CA 95503 $10-15, hbgf.org
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Tomato & Vine Festival August 15-16, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Fairfield Texas Street and surrounding streets Fairfield, CA fairfield.ca.gov/tomato
FERNDALE: Humboldt County Fair August 12-16, 2026. Horse Racing, Kinetic Races & Hat Day; Chili Cookoff; Lumberjack Competition; Ferndale, CA. $13-15 approx. humboldtcountyfair.org | fairs
FOSTER CITY: Summer Days Festival August 14-16, 2026, includes a carnival, food vendors, craft vendors, bands and entertainment, a car show, and the Rubber Ducky Race. Free admission, at Leo Ryan Park. Free but rides, food and beverages charge a fee, fcsummerdays.com
FREMONT: Festival of India Mela & Parade August 15-16, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. India Day Parade on Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with more than 50 colorful floats and 100 cars with dignitaries celebrate the largest India Independence Day in U.S. Music, dance and food, health fair, 250 booths and exhibits, Fashion. Over 150,000 people expected to attend. Location: 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA $5-6.50, fogsv.com
GRASS VALLEY: Nevada County Fair August 12-16, 2026 at Fairgrounds. Carnival, concerts, Rough Truck Challenge, Monster Trucks, Rodeo, Livestock Competition, Home Arts, more. Location: 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA. $, nevadacountyfair.com | fairs
GROVER BEACH: Kings of 88, classic Piano Rock hits by Elton John, Billy Joel, The Beatles 3-6 p.m. Grover Beach Summer Concerts. Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue Grover Beach, CA. Free, grover.org
GUALALA: Art in the Redwoods Festival August 15-16, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA. Free admission, gualalaarts.org
HAYWARD: Class Act + In Full Swing 1-5 p.m. at Summer Concert Series at Hayward Memorial Park. Location: 24176 Mission Blvd. (behind Hayward Plunge) Hayward, CA Free, haywardlodge.org
HEALDSBURG: Gold Fashioned, Pop , 1-3 p.m. Sundays in the Plaza Concerts. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Free, healdsburg.gov
HUNTINGTON BEACH: 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band presents a patriotic free Summer Concert arriving direct from MCAS Miramar to Central Park, 5-7 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, hbconcertband.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Mic Dangerously + E.N. Young, August 16, 2026, 2 p.m. concert at Reggae Sundays Free Concerts at SeaLegs at the Beach. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. $parking fee, concerts are free, sealegsatthebeach.com
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Laurel Canyon Band, Southern California 60s, 70s, 6-7:30 p.m. at La Canada Flintridge Summer Concerts in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, CA. Free, lcf.ca.gov
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Rose's Pawn Shop, American roots music, 5 p.m. Music in the Park in Bluebird Park. Location: 772 Cress St., Laguna Beach, CA. Free, lagunabeachcity.net
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
LOMPOC: Lompoc Wine and Fire August 13-16, 2026 at Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance. $40-up, staritahills.com
LOS ANGELES: Quinceañera Magazine Expo, August 16, 2026, 12-5 p.m. at Hotel Indigo DTLA. Photographers, Videographers, DJ's, Bands, Caterers, Cake or Bakery, Decorators, Mariachis, Jumping Balloons or Inflatable, Limo Services, Tuxedo Shops, Bridal Stores, Jewelry Stores, Choreographers, Makeup Artist, Bartending Services, Florists and more. Location: 899 Francisco Street, Los Angeles, CA. $14.64, facebook.com/ QuinceaneraExpoUSA/
LOS GATOS: Miko Marks, 5-7 p.m. Music in the Park at Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn. Location: 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA. Free, losgatosca.gov
MANHATTAN BEACH: AVP Beach Volleyball Open August 14-16, 2026, avp.com Location: Manhattan Beach Pier, 100 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Event Format: 32 Team Main Draw, Free General Admission
MANHATTAN BEACH: Gypsy Dreams, tribute to Fleetwood Mac band and their greatest rock hits, 5-7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA. Free, manhattanbeach.gov
OAK GLEN: Gospel Sing at Los Rios Rancho March 15, 2026, 2-4 p.m. Join Riley's Farm for an old time Community Gospel Sing with some special bluegrass songs in the mix. Cookies and coffee provided. Location: 12253 Oak Glen Rd. follow signs to the Barn, Oak Glen, CA. Free, losriosrancho.com
PEBBLE BEACH: Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance August 16, 2026 at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Dawn Field and 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. $325-375 general admission, pebblebeachconcours.net
PESCADERO: Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival August 15-16, 2026, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at IDES Grounds SCAA Fine Art Show plus music galore & kids area - no pets allowed! Free admission, pescaderoartsandfunfest.org
PIERCY: Reggae on the River music festival August 14-16, 2026 at Humboldt County Line Ranch. Camping, reggae music, river enjoyment and cannabis farm tour, optional. $199-up, reggaeontheriver.com
PLEASANT HILL: King Tritone, cover rock band 6-8 p.m. at Sunsets by the Lake Concerts at City Hall Lawn. Location: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, phillca.gov
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:Typical Gypsys Band + Diego's Garage, 6-8 p.m. at Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concerts Series. Location: Central Park Civic Center Plaza, 30842 La Miranda St., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Free, cityofrsm.org
REDWOOD CITY: Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare in the Park Saturdays & Sundays, August 15-30, 2026, 6-7:30 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
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Banana Festival August 15-16, 2026, at William Land Park, 3855 E. Park Road, Sacramento, CA. $10-15, bananafestivalsac.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Al Green + Goapele, The Glide Ensemble and KALW DJ Wonway Posibul, 2 p.m. at Stern Grove Free Summer Concerts. Location: 19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd. San Francisco, CA Free General Admission Reservations by lottery for entry, sterngrove.org
SAN JOSE: Levitt Pavilion San Jose Concert Series presents. The Purple Ones + Prince vs. Lady, DJ MJ Ryan performing Prince tribute, funk, soul August 16, 2026, 4:30-8 p.m at St. James Park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, families & friends. Location: 105 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA. Free, levittsanjose.org
SAN MATEO: Asian Foodie Fest San Mateo County Event Center August 15-16, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Immerse yourself in a celebration of Asian culture through food, performances, and exhibits. $3.79-32.57 admission, $18-20 parking, eventsomg.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Greek Festival August 14-16, 2026 at Chase Palm Park Field. Location: 236 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 sbgreekfest.org | facebook.com/SantaBarbaraGreekFestival | Greek
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair August 7-16, 2026, at Fairgrounds. World Championship Grape Stomp, Horse Racing, Barrel Racing, PRCA Rodeo, Monster Trucks, Destruction Derby, concerts, Corgi Spring Racing, Barn Dance, Sheepdog Trials, Dirt Drags, Tractor Pull and more. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Sonoma, CA. $, sonomacountyfair.com
SCOTTS VALLEY: Art, Wine & Beer Festival August 15-16, 2026 with a great Concert Lineup! Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at SkyPark. Location: 361 Kings Village Road Scotts Valley, CA Admission: Free, Tasting $27-50 approx. svartfestival.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Valhalla Renaissance Faire August 15-16 & 22-23, 2026 at Tahoe Valley Campground. Four stages of continuous entertainment, Action packed shows, Music, Dancing, jesters, 900 costumed actors. Location: 1175 Melba Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA $16-up approx. | renfair
SOUTH PASADENA: New Romantics, Taylor Swift tribute, 5-7 p.m. Concerts in the Park in Garfield Park. Location: 1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena, CA. Free, southpasadenaca.gov
TAHOE CITY: Boot Juice band plays funk, jazz and cosmic rock, 4-7 p.m. at Commons Beach Summer Concerts. Location: 400 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. Free, concertsatcommonsbeach.com
TEHACHAPI: Tehachapi Mountain Festival / Rodeo August 14-16, 2026. Parade, vendors, music, entertainment, cars and more! Philip Marx Central Park starting at 10am. Free admission, tehachapimountainfestival.com
UKIAH: Big Blu Soul Revue, soul, rhythm & blues, funk music, 6 p.m. at Ukiah Concerts in the Park, Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Avenue, Ukiah, CA. Free, cityofukiah.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD: The Soul Space featuring Tamara Jade & Orlando Dixon, nu-school, nostalgia, soul, funk, 4 p.m., West Hollywood Summer Sounds in Plummer Park. Location: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Free, weho.org
WOODLAND: Yolo County Fair Hog August Nights August 12-16, 2026. Jr. Rodeo competitions include Mutton Bustin, Boot Scramble, Calf Sorting, Sheep Dressing, Cow Hide Racing. Location: 1250 E. Gum Ave., Woodland, CA. The longest running Free Gate fair in California, yolocountyfair.net
WOODLAND HILLS: Super Soul Groove, a band playing disco music, funk & soul, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Woodland Hills Concerts. Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. Free, valleycultural.org
YORBA LINDA: The Titans of Rock, classic rock, 5:30-7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Hurless Barton Park. Location: 4601 Casa Loma, Yorba Linda, CA. Free, yorbalindaca.gov
Past events
LOS ANGELES: Nisei Week Festival in Little Tokyo at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) and Plaza August 15-23, 2026. Grand Parade Aug.16, 4-6p in Little Tokyo; Plaza Festival Aug.22, 11a-8p and Aug.23, 11a-4p at JACCC Plaza Free, niseiweek.org
PESCADERO: Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival August 16-17, 2025, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at IDES Grounds SCAA Fine Art Show plus music galore & kids area - no pets allowed! Free admission, pescaderoartsandfunfest.org
POMONA: Thriftapalooza August 16-17, 2025 at Fairplex. Celebrate conscious consumption with thousands of options. Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $5-35 + $20 parkoing, fairplex.com
SAMOA: Timber Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Historic Roundhouse & Shops. Fundraiser for the Timber Heritage Association includes BBQ tri-tip, hot dog meals, music, Hit n Miss Engine displays, and tours of the Samoa Shops! Speeder rides 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the foot of the Samoa Cookhouse and travels North along the scenic Humboldt Bay. Location: 930 Vance Avenue, Samoa, CA. Spectators free admission, timberheritage.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Pizza, Bagels & Beer Festival August 16, 2025, 12-4 p.m. spanning two blocks of North Beach. Pizza and beer sampling, entertainment and a Pizza Contest. Location: San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St. San Francisco, CA $111.24 general; $289.74 VIP includes open bar & charcuterie stations, sfiacfesta.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Marcus Shelby Orchestra: Blues And The Pursuit Of Freedom, jazz & blues, 2-3:30 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens Summer Concerts, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SANTA ANA: Zoofari Black Tie Gala August 16, 2025, 5:30-11 p.m. at Santa Ana Zoo. "Journey to Emerald City, A Night in Ooz" is the theme of the zoo's elegant evening of conservation, entertainment, dining, and philanthropy. Throughout the fundraiser guests are welcome to bid on trips, unique baskets, artwork and one-of-a-kind gifts during the event's live and silent auctions, all while raising funds for zoo improvements and education programs. Cocktails, hosted bar, entertainment, dining and dancing under the stars with a fully catered sit down dinner. Location: Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA. $450, santaanazoo.org
SEAL BEACH: Youth Fishing Derby August 16, 2025, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at Seal Beach Pier. The Rotary Club of Alamitos/ Cypress/ Seal Beach presents the annual fishing derby for ages through 15 years. Bring your own fishing pole or use a loaner pole and gear provided by California Fish & Wildlife, bait is provided free. This is a catch and release event. Pancake breakfast provided. Free, lacsbrotary.org
VALLEY CENTER: Summer Food Festival August 16, 2025, 4-8 p.m. at Bates Nut Farm. Choose from Arslan's Gyros • Crepes • El Habernero • Ferraco Foods • Little Thai Cottage • Mariposa Ice Cream • Sandra's Sweet Rolls • Simply Dimples • Up In Smoke • Wild and Sunflower Coffee Experience with live music by The Smokin' Guns. Pony Rides, Bates Farm Zoo, Tractor Hayrides, Slide & Bounce House, Face Painting & Airbrush Tattoo, Girly Girls Gala with Slime and Sweet Sand Crafts. Location: 5954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA. Admission & parking are free, batesnutfarm.biz
YUCAIPA: Community Center Parking Lot Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothing, toys, books, antiques and more. Reserve your spot to sell at yucaipa.gov/enroll
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