California Events
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
ANDERSON: Journey's Edge, Journey tribute, 6 p.m. at Mosquito Serenade in Anderson River Park, Main Street at Willow Street, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us
BREA: y2k2k! band plays 2000s, pop, rock, 6:30-8 p.m. Concerts in the Park. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA.. Free, cityofbrea.net
BUENA PARK: Bruno and the Hooligans, Bruno Mars tribute, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park, Boisseranc Park. Location: 7520 Dale Street, Buena Park, CA, Free, buenapark.com
CAPITOLA: The Joint Chiefs band, R&B, soul, funk, 6-8 p.m. at Capitola by the Sea Summer Concerts at Esplanade Park Bandstand. Location: 120 Montgomery Ave., Capitola Beach, Capitola, CA. Free, cityofcapitola.org
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 17-August 16, 2026. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. A little bit 'o country in the heart of the city brings out the 'happy' in people who get to see piglets, smell a barn, fresh-baked aromas at cooking demos, hear screams on the wild rides and marvel at the latest inventions. $, ocfair.com
DAVIS: The Teds band performs danceable rock music at Picnic in the Park Concerts 4-8 p.m. in Central Park. Location: 301 C Street, Davis, CA. Free, davisfarmersmarket.org
DOWNEY: Downey Symphony, classical and contemporary classics, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts Under the Stars in Furman Park. Location: 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. Free, downeyca.org
EL SEGUNDO: Barley, beach rock, reggae, 6-8 p.m., The Point Summer Concerts. Location: The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA. Free, thepointsb.com
HOLLYWOOD: ZZ Top with Special Guest Cheap Trick, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
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: 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
LOMITA: National Night Out Concert with the band, Smokin' 60s, 6-8 p.m. and classic car show at Lomita Park. Meet the first responders and see go-go dancers, too! Location: 24428 Eshelman Ave., Lomita, CA. Free, thesmokin60s.com
LOS GATOS: Full Spectrum Big Bandi play contemporary jazz with the big band sound, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jazz on the Plazz at Los Gatos Town Plaza, Main Street & Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA. Free, jazzontheplazz.com
MENLO PARK: Given to Fly band plays cosmic pop, rock and soul, 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Fremont Park, 915 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Lavender Fields performs at Music on Castro, 5-6:45 p.m. on 200 block of Castro Street, Mountain View, CA. Free concert, mountainview.gov
MURPHYS: Penetrators band performs, 6:30-8 p.m. in Murphys Park, Music in the Parks. Location: Murphys, CA. Free, calaverasarts.org
NAPA: Nile Rodgers & CHIC at Blue Note Summer Series. Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA. $ticketed concerts, bluenotejazz.com
OAKLAND: Anthony Arya Band at Summer Sounds 12-1 p.m. at Oakland City Center. Location: 13th & Broadway, Oakland, CA Free, oaklandcitycenter.com
ONTARIO: Britain's Finest, tribute to British music - The Beatles, 7 p.m., Ontario Town Square Summer Concert Series at Jack Mercer Bandstand. Pre-entertainment, food, games and prizes begin at 5 p.m. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov
REDWOOD CITY: Jimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits, playing Americana and Country to rock, folk and bluegrass, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Park in Stafford Park, Corner of King St. & Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
SAN DIEGO: Michael Sanchez, 60s, 70s, 80s music, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at San Diego Twilight in the Park in Balboa Park. Location: Spreckels Pavilion, 2125 Pan American East Road, San Diego, CA. Free, balboapark.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Tiki Oasis Festival August 5-9, 2026 at Town & Country Hotel. The biggest Tiki event in the world is a lifestyle celebration of Polynesian food, cocktails, fashion, art & music. Non-stop, fun & immersive events include exciting shows, talks, demos and more. $, tikioasis.com
SAN DIMAS: Cold Duck band, playing Top 40, R&B, soul, Old School and Latin, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park. Location: Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Free, cityofsandimas.com
SAN JACINTO: Chris Lozano Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Kool August Nights Concerts. Location: Francisco Estudillo Mansion in Heritage Park, 150 S. Dillon Ave., San Jacinto, CA. Free, sanjacintoca.gov
SANTA BARBARA: Old Spanish Days Fiesta August 5-9, 2026. Includes Mercado and La Fiesta Pequena on Aug.5, 2026, parade (Friday), kids parade (Saturday), Spanish music and dance shows, all steeped in traditions of the Old West. sbfiesta.org
SANTA ROSA: Banda Maguey + Los Llanez play regional Mexican music, 5-9:30 p.m. at Wednesday Night Market Concerts, Courthouse Square. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa, 600 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA. Free, wednesdaynightmarket.org
SEAL BEACH: Mood Lifters, 6-8 p.m. near the Seal Beach Pier in Eisenhower Park at Seal Beach Summer Concerts. Location: South side, Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Ave. & Main Street, Seal Beach, CA. Free, sealbeachca,gov
SEBASTOPOL: Peacetown Ives Park Summer Concert Series features 5-6 p.m. The Familiar Strangers, an Americana, western swing, country and bluegrass band. At 6:30-8 p.m. Angel Choir, female rockers, perform in concert. Location: Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol, CA. Free, peacetown.org
SEBASTOPOL: The Bohemian Highway band play acoustic and vocal harmonies at Hopmonk Summer Concert Series 6-9 p.m. Location: Hopmonk - in The Abbey, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, CA. Free, peacetown.org
SOLVANG: Terry & the Ripleys, classic rock, 5-8 p.m. at Music in the Park. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets, food & drinks, or purchase from restaurants surrounding the park. Location: Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Free, solvangcc.com
ST. HELENA: Sounds of Selena, tribute to Selena, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Lyman Park. Location: 1498 Main Street, St. Helena, CA. Free, cityofsthelena.gov
STOCKTON: FunkyTim & the Merlots band plays top 40 variety and dance hits, 6-8 p.m. at Stockton Summer Concerts in Victory Park. Bring chairs / blankets for seating. Location: 1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, CA. Free
SUNNYVALE: The Megatones band, 6-8:30 p.m. at Music & Market Concerts. Location: Downtown Sunnyvale, Evelyn & Washington Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
TEMPLE CITY: The Dreamboats band, crooning and swooning the tunes of the 1950s & 60s, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park celebration. Location: Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. Free, templecity.us
TEMPLETON: Leslie & the Soul Shakers, R&B, Motown sounds, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton, CA. Free, templetoncsd.org
TRUCKEE: Pressing Strings band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Music in the Park. Weekly summer concerts at Truckee River Regional Park. Location: "Salty" Gebhardy Amphitheater, 10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee, CA. Free, tdrpd.org
VENTURA: Ventura County Fair July 29-August 9, 2026, daily 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Free concerts, Carnival, PRCA Rodeo special ticketed event. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $, venturacountyfair.org
WALUNT CREEK: Locust Street Festival 5:30-9 p.m. Outdoor block party filled with live music, food, artisan vendors, drinks, activities, and exciting experiences around every corner. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Held on Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA. Free, walnutcreekdowntown.com
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