Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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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

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

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 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 

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 

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

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

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

 

 

Past events

HEALDSBURG: Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Cajun & Zydeco, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plaza Concerts. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Free, healdsburg.gov

HOLLYWOOD: Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Ellington and Ravel, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

LATHROP: National Night Out, 6-8 p.m. Join forces with thousands of communities nationwide. Register a block party with Lathrop Police Services. ci.lathrop.ca.us

NEWPORT BEACH: National Night Out 4-7 p.m. at  Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Hosted by the Newport Beach Police Department, there will be displays and demonstrations, including CSI, SWAT, and K-9 teams, along with  animal control and mounted unit. Children can enjoy games and activities and visit with McGruff, the  Crime Fighting Dog.  There will be photo opportunities and food - bring your camera and appetite.  Location: Bonita Canyon Sports Park, 1990 Ford Rd., Newport Beach, CA. Free, newportbeachca.gov or  nbpd.org

PORTERVILLE: National Night Out, 5-9 p.m. at Centennial Park. Location: 296 N. Main St., Porterville, CA. Free, portervillechamber.org

RIALTO: National Night Out, 5-8:30 p.m. Games, police demos, vendors, games and more. Location: Rialto City Park, 130 E. San Bernardino Ave., Rialto, CA Free, yourrialto.com

SAN JOSE: National Night Out Community Block Parties 4-9 p.m. Registration: sjpd.org

SAN RAMON: National Night Out, 5:30-9 p.m. Residents  are asked to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors on porches, lawns, and front steps, with neighbors, and police officers.  Neighborhood Watch groups are planning special events, such as potlucks, block parties, ice cream socials, and the like.  sanramon.ca.gov

SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair August 1-10, 2025. World Championship Grape Stomp, Horse Racing, Barrel Racing, PRCA Rodeo, Monster Trucks, Destruction Derby, concerts, Corgi Spring Racing, Elvis Impersonation Contest, Barn Dance, Sheepdog Trials,  Dirt Drags, Tractor Pull and more. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Sonoma, CA. $21.25-26.25 approx., sonomacountyfair.com

SEAL BEACH:  Seal Beach Police Department National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at Eisenhower Park near the Seal Beach Pier. The event features • SWAT vehicles • Mobile command post tours • Police motorcycles • Petting Zoo • OCFA Equipment and Booth • Drones • Cotton Candy • Children’s Face Painting • Hot Dogs & Chips provided by Seal Beach Lions. Location: 820 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, CA. Free, sealbeachca.gov

WALNUT: National Night Out &  Concert in the Park with the band Taylor Swift Experience, Taylor Swift tribute + Movie: Minecraft, 6-10 p.m.  at Creekside Park. Meet the Mayor and City Council, fellow neighbors, as well as personnel from the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff's Station. A concert, Food Trucks sell  tasty meals, snacks and refreshments at Creekside Park 780 Creekside Drive Walnut, CA. Free, cityofwalnut.org 

WEST HOLLYWOOD: National Night Out Block Parties, street closures, BBQs, and more throughout the city, celebrating 40 years of National Night Out!  Hours vary by neighborhood, and a posted on list: weho.org/nno

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.