California Events
Santa Barbara Spanish Days Fiesta Aug.2-6, 2023 sbfiesta.org
Sunday, August 4, 2024
ALAMEDA: Alameda Spring Antiques Faire, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 800 vendors and merchants to browse and buy unique gifts from. It's awesome. Pets not allowed - this is a wildlife sanctuary. Location: Alameda Point, 2900 Navy Way, Alameda, California 94501. $15-20, alamedapointantiquesfaire.com
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair "Always a Good Time" July 19-August 18, 2024. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. $13-15, ocfair.com
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 Additional dates: August 18, September 1, September 15, September 29, October 13, October 27, November 3, November 17, December 1 and December 15, 2024
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Jamrock Reggae Night XXII at the Bowl + Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley + KCRW Festival August 4, 2024, 7 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Free Summer Concerts in Central Park features Bones West band performing at 5 p.m. at the gazebo behind Central Library.
YORBA LINDA: City of Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park, a perennial summer favorite, returns in 2024 with six concerts in Hurless Barton Park. The free Sunday evening entertainment offers a variety of popular music for all to enjoy with Blue Breeze Band featured tonight.
Past events
ALAMO: The Sun Kings The Beatles tribute Alamo Summer Concerts Last concert of the season! Livorna Park Livorna Rd & Miranda Alamo, CA alamore.org Free
AMADOR CITY: Andrew Sheppard Amador City Concerts Amador County Cities & parks vary Free, amadorarts.org Cribbs Field in Minnie Provis Park, Sutter Creek with 200 FREE meals from
ARCADIA: Susie Hansen Latin Quartet salsa and Latin jazz Arcadia Summer Concerts Los Angeles County Arboretum Summer Nights 301 N Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 $15, arboretum.org
ARCADIA: Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale (intercityshow.com) August 4-6, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Los Angeles County Arboretum. The largest cactus & succulent event in the United States from Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Gabriel Cactus & Succulent club features over 1,400 plants on display. More than 20 vendors sell plants, handcrafted pottery, books, and more. Advance tickets required $15, arboretum.org
AVALON: Dinner and a Movie with Elvis Friday, 6 p.m. at Catalina Museum for Art & History First Fridays at the Museum. Location: 217 Metropole Avenue, Avalon, CA $45 dinner included. Specialty cocktails, wine, beer and refreshments for purchase, CatalinaMuseum.org/Calendar.
BALBOA ISLAND: The Chancers Balboa Island, Newport Beach Summer Concerts Balboa Island Park 107 Agate Ave. Newport Beach, CA Free, balboaislandnb.org
BEAR VALLEY: Bear Valley Music Festival July 21-August 6, 2023. bearvalleymusicfestival.org
BRENTWOOD: Fleetwood Mask Fleetwood Mac tribute Brentwood Summer Concerts City Park 710 2nd St. Brentwood, CA Free, brentwoodca.gov
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run - must have a fishing license to catch these slippery silversides with your bare hands only!
CARLSBAD: Betamaxx 1980s Carlsbad TGIF Concerts Free, carlsbadca.gov Alga Norte Community Park
CHICO: Velvet Starlings Chico Summer Concert Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA Free, downtownchico.com
CLOVERDALE: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble Zydeco & Blues Cloverdale Summer Concerts Live at the Plaza Downtown Cloverdale Street Fair 6 pm Live Music 6:30-9:30 p.m. cloverdaleartsalliance.org
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 14-August 13, 2023. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. $13-15, ocfair.com
CRESCENT CITY: Del Norte County Fair - Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights, August 3-6, 2023. Challenge of the Champions Bulls & Barrels and Rodeo + Rodeo Dance in the Beer Garden Tuff Trucks, Pit Bikes, and UTV + Hillbilly Wheelbarrow Race ccpra.com | dnfair.org
CYPRESS: Silver Lining Country Rock Cypress Summer Concerts Cypress Civic Center Green 5275 Orange Ave. Cypress, CA Free, cypressca.org
DEL MAR: First Friday - Summer Comedy Series 8-9:30 p.m. at Jim Watkins Amphitheatre. Bits Comedy free stand up comedy showcase in Village of Del Mar features national headlining comedians alongside local up and coming talent. Show at 8 p.m. Bar service with drinks for purchase 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs, and arrive early as space is limited. Sponsored by Del Mar Village Association and L'Auberge Del Mar. Location: 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA. Free, visitdelmarvillage.com
DINUBA: BBQ & Brewfest August 4-5, 2023 Rose Ann Vuich Park 855 E. El Monte Street Dinuba CA, 93618 dinuba.org | beer
EASTVALE: Bruno and the Hooligans Bruno Mars tribute Eastvale Summer Concert Harada Heritage Park 13099 65th St. Eastvale, CA Free, jcsd.us
EL CAJON: Siers Brothers Allman Bros to Beatles to R&B to Texas Tornadoes El Cajon Concerts On the Prescott Promenade 329 E. Main El Cajon, CA downtownelcajon.com Free
ELK GROVE: Group Therapy Classic Rock and R&B covers Elk Grove summer Concert Laguna Town Hall 3020 Renwick Ave. Elk Grove, CA Free, yourcsd.com
ENCINITAS BY THE SEA: Phillip Glass: Opening from Glassworks Encinitas Concerts by the Sea Tramonto Classical Music Festival Aug 1-5, 2023 Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas 92024 760-633-2475 $30-145 approx., encinitasca.gov/ government/ departments/ parks-recreation-cultural-arts/ cultural-arts/ concerts
FOSTER CITY: Flat Busted Country Foster City Concerts Foster City Summer Concerts Leo J. Ryan Amphitheatre 650 Shell Blvd. Foster City, California Free, fostercity.org
FONTANA: Huge First Friday Fontana Car Show - Cars & Concerts Civic Center Campus 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA Free, fontana.org
GLENDALE: Megan Shung Ensemble Classical, Contemporary Music Glendale Summer Concerts Brand Summer Music Series July-August, Fridays Brand Library & Art Center 1601 West Mountain Street Glendale, California 91201 Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HERMOSA BEACH: International Surf Festival August 2-6, 2023. This is an on-the-sand and in-the-ocean five day beach festival featuring the greatest talents in a variety of beach sports and athletic competitions. surffestival.org
HOLLYWOOD: Thomas Wilkins | Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Concert Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA Tickets: hollywoodbowl.com
HOOPA: Hoopa Rodeo August 4-5, 2023 1767 Pine Creek Rd Hoopa, CA ccpra.com Hoopa Rodeo Performance: August 4, 2023 7 p.m. Slack: August 4 @ noon R West Coast Rodeo Co This is two separate rodeos. You must enter each day separately | rodeos
HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing July 29 - August 6, 2023 at Huntington Beach Pier. Surfing, skateboarding and BMX competitions, family-friendly activities, community market, giveaways, sustainability panels and art installations. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Free, usopenofsurfing.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 30-September 3, 2023. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA. $10, $7 age 65+, $5 age 6-12 yrs. sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA HILLS: Beach St. a GoGo 60s< Laguna Hills Summer Concerts Laguna Hills Community Center & Sports Complex 25555 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA Free admission, ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
LAKE ARROWHEAD: 4NR Foreigner 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: Petty Rocks Tom Petty Tribute Lakeport Summer Concerts Library Park 200 Park St. Lakeport, CA 95453 Free, lakecochamber.com
LA PUENTE: The Sedillo Band La Puente Concerts La Puente Farmers Market Live 15900 Central Avenue Central/Stimson La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Nights featuring live music with Pop Gun Rerun, music of the 80s. Enjoy a special zoo at a special time in the best time of year!
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluespalooza August 3-6, 2023. Mammoth Lakes, CA mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
MARIPOSA: Tiffany Rose and the Outlaw Hearts Mariposa Art Park Summer Concerts Art Park Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MCKINLEYVILLE: Blue Rhythm Revue McKinleyville Summer Concert Pierson Park 1608 Pickett Road McKinleyville, CA Free
MILPITAS: Billy Martini Show 70s Milpitas Summer Concerts Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA
MORGAN HILL: Maroon Vibes Morgan Hill Summer Concerts Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA Free, visitmorganhill.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: RPM Band Rock & Roll Dance Music Mountain View Concerts on the Plaza Civic Center Plaza 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA mountainview.gov
MURPHYS: Pine Top Boogie Band Murphys Summer Concerts Summer Concerts Murphys Community Park 505 Algiers St. Murphys, CA Free, murphyspark.com
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Sang Matiz Pop, Jazz, Funk, World and Afro-Brazilian/Peruvian rhythms North Lake Tahoe Summer Concerts Kings Beach North Lake Tahoe, Calif. Free, northtahoebusiness.org
OAKDALE: Barbara Findlay & Jim Ramont perform at Oakdale Concerts in the Park July-September, Fridays Dorada Park 600 N. 2nd Ave Oakdale, CA Free, oakdalechamber.com
OAK GLEN: Old West Days August 4-6, 2023, 10 a.m. at Los Rios Rancho A Riley Family Operation. Step back in time to 19th century living on America's frontier with Pioneer Life Talk, Code of the West Performance, Blacksmithing Demo at Kimberland Forge, Fiddle Time, Cowboy Cigars, Draft Horse Demo, Kiddo Games on the Green and History of the Prarier Wagon. Location: 39611 Oak Glen Road. Friday admission is free; Sat.&Sun. $10 admission, Chuck Wagon Supper Show Aug.5, 2023, 6 p.m. $65, losriosrancho.com
OAKLEY: Project 4 Band Pop, R&B, Rock, Latin, Smooth Jazz Oakley Concerts in the Park Civic Center Amphitheater 3231 Main St. Oakley, CA Free, ci.oakley.ca.us
OCEANSIDE: Project 4 Band Pop, R&B, Rock, Latin, Smooth Jazz Oceanside Summer Concerts Civic Center Amphitheater 3231 Main St. Oakley, CA Free, ci.oakley.ca.us
OXNARD: The Reunion Classic Rock, R&B, Fusion Jazz< Oxnard Concerts Heritage Square 715 South A Street Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com /p>
PALO ALTO: Palo Alto Players Broadway hits, sing & dance Music is Magic Summer Concert Series Magical Bridge Playground Mitchell Park 3700 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA magicalbridge.org
REDLANDS: The StepCrew Celtic dance - Irish, Tap, and Ottawa Valley Five virtuoso dancers, three world-class fiddlers, and a vocalist Redlands Summer Music Redland Bowl 25 Grant St. Redland, CA redlandsbowl.org Free, no ticket needed
REDWOOD CITY: Ticket to Ride The Beatles tribute Redwood City Summer ConcertS Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA Free, redwoodcityevents.com
RIO DEL: Wildwood Days August 3-6, 2023 Admission to most events is free riodellscotiachamber.org | wildwooddays.org
ROHNERT PARK: The Poyntlyss Sisters Rock & Show Band 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s , Girl Groups Rohnert Park Party on the Plaza Music Series Rohnert Park Friday Night Market - City Center Plaza 500 City Center Drive Rohnert Park, CA rpcommunityservices.org
ROSEMEAD: Hard Day's Night The Beatles tribute Rosemead Rockin' Summer Concerts Rosemead Park 4343 Encinita Ave. Rosemead, CA Free, cityofrosemead.org
SAN BRUNO: Sacred Fire Santana tribute San Bruno Summer Concerts Rotary Pavilion, San Bruno City Park 251 City Park Way San Bruno, CA Free, sanbruno.ca.gov
SAN CARLOS: E-Ticket Band 8-piece Rock & Roll classics San Carlos Summer Concert Burton Park 900 Chestnut St. San Carlos, CA Free, cityofsancarlos.org
SAN DIEGO: Tiki Oasis Tiki Festival August 2-6, 2023 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2270 Hotel Circle North tikioasis.com
SAN DIEGO: Artwalk Liberty Station August 4-6, 2023 at Ingram PlazaFamily-fun festival featuring Arts & Crafts with special section for juried, handcrafted fine arts & crafts, Gourmet Food Booths and beer & wine pavilion. Preview Party on Friday is new this year. Location: NTC Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA artwalksandiego.org
SAN DIEGO: Taste of Imperial Avenue August 4, 2023, 4-9 p.m. Gilliam Space 2835 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA $20 Food Tasting ticket $30-35 Food & Beer Tasting ticket, loganheightscdc.org | beer
SAN DIEGO: Full Strength 70s Point Loma Summer Concerts Point Loma Summer Concerts Free Summer Concerts. Point Loma Park 1049 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org
SAN JOSE: Santa Clara County Fair July 26-August 6, 2023. Canine Stars, Strolling Pianos, Zaney Zoe, Animal Crackers, Bubble Fun, games, contests, animals, carnival, food and music. Location: 344 Tully Rd. San Jose, CA. $13-15 approx. thefair.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Concerts in the Plaza 5-8 p.m. in Mission Plaza features The Tipsy Gypsies, a Retro Pop, Jazz, & Blues band. Free, slocity.org
SAN MARINO: Kelly Boyz Band Country Rock San Marino Summer Sunset Concerts s Lacy Park 1485 Virginia Road San Marino, CA Free, cityofsanmarino.org
SAN PEDRO: Shakespeare by the Sea Twelfth Night at Point Fermin Park, overlooking the blue Pacific. Free performances throughout Southern California during the summer months. Donations and fund drive help keep it going, shakespearebythesea.org
SANTA BARBARA: Old Spanish Days Fiesta August 2-6, 2023 sbfiesta.org
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair "Jurassic Jubilee" August 3-13, 2023 (closed on Aug.8). 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
SANTA BARBARA: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley and special guests Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph Band Santa Barbara Bowl Summer Concerts Santa Barbara Bowl 1122 N Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA $, sbbowl.com/concerts $53.50-up
SAUSALITO: Vernon Ice Black Fusion Sausalito Jazz & Blues by the Bay Summer Concerts Gabrielson Park Anchor St. & Humboldt Ave Sausalito, CA sausalitoca.gov Free grass seating, first come first serve, fills up quickly
SAN RAFAEL: Mercy & The Heartbeats San Rafael Summer Concerts Marinwood Park 775 Miller Creek Road San Rafael, CA Free, marinwood.org
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas All female mariachi ensemble Santa Fe Springs Concerts Heritage Park 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA Free, santafesprings.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Reckless Envy South Lake Tahoe Summer Concert 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TRACY: Capital City Band Rhythm and Soul Tracy Block Party Summer Concerts Front Street (Downtown) Plaza 6th & Central Ave. Tracy, CA Free, cityoftracy.org
VACAVILLE: Time Bandits Classic rock Creekwalk Concerts in Andrews Park 614 East Monte Vista Vacaville, CA $3 per concert approx., $20 season pass approx., age 12 years & under free, ci.vacaville.ca.us
UKIAH: Redwood Empire Fair Jungle of Fun August 3-6, 2023. Nightly Concerts, Racing Pigs, Mickey O'Connor Tricks & Stunts, Brad's World Reptiles, Flo the Clown, Hypnotist, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Contests - Corn Dog Eating, Diaper Derby, Ag, Baking and Arts contests and competitions. Motorsports Action: Thurs. Side by Side, Quads, Motorcycles and Monster Trucks; Fri. Mudd Boggs and Monster Trucks; Sat. Truck & Tractor Pulls; Sun. Jalopies, Boat Races, Junior Mud Boggs. Location: 1055 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA. $9, redwoodempirefair.com
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
WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 4-6, 2023. The highly anticipated Strawberry Festival is back in full force in Historic Downtown Watsonville! Friday, August 4, 2023, 4-9 p.m. Kick-off Live Music & Carnival Rides only; Saturday, August 5, 2023, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Carnival, Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Strawberries & More; Sunday, August 6, 2023, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Carnival, Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Strawberries & more. Free, watsonvillestrawberryfestival.com
WESTLAKE: 5 Star Theatricals Westlake Village Concerts in the Courtyard Westlake Village Civic Center 31200 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA Free, wlv.org
WOODLAND: Woodland Summer Concerts
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