California Events
Venice Festival of the Chariots Parade
Thursday, August 6, 2026
AZUSA: Suave band, Latin variety, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. Free, azusaca.gov
BANNING: Eagles/Ronstadt Experience, tributes to Eagles & Linda Ronstadt, 7:30 p.m. at Banning Playhouse Bowl Concerts. Laura May Stewart Playhouse Bowl, Repplier Park, 749 N. San Gorgonio, Banning, CA. Free, playhousebowl.com
BEVERLY HILLS: Groovis Maximus, funk, R&B and jazz music, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Canon. Location: Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. Free, beverlyhills.org
CALISTOGA: Jane Blonde and the Goldfingers band, British rock, pop and contemporary hits, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Calistoga Concerts in the Park at Pioneer Park. Location: 1320 Cedar Street Calistoga, CA. Free, calistogavisitors.com
CAMPBELL: Patron Latin Rhythms band plays Latin fusion at Campbell Summer Concerts 6:30-8 p.m. on the Orchard City Green. Location: 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA. Free, campbellca.gov
CERRITOS: Bruno and the Hooligans, Bruno Mars tribute, 7 p.m., Cerritos Concerts Under the Stars at Heritage Park. Location: 18600 Bloomfield Ave. Cerritos, CA. Free, ci.cerritos.ca.us
COLUSA: Marty O'Reilly, soul, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Levitt AMP Summer Concerts, Veterans Memorial Park, 217 9th Street, Colusa, CA. Free, cityofcolusa.com
CONCORD: Twist on Taylor, Taylor Swift tribute, 6:30-8 p.m., Concord Music & Market at Todos Santos Plaza, Location: 2175 Willow Pass Willow Pass & Grant St. Concord, CA. Cost: Free, cityofconcord.org
CORONA: Redneck Rodeo band play country, rockabilly and country rock, 7 p.m. at Summer Street Fair Concerts. Food, drinks, artisan vendors 6-9 p.m. at Civic Center Front Lawn. Location: 815 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. Free, coronaca.gov
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
CRESCENT CITY: Del Norte County Fair August 6-9, 2026. Pee Wee Stampede, Challenge of the Champions Broncs, Bulls & Barrels. $, dnfair.org | fairs
CUPERTINO: The Sound Project, R&B, 6:30-8 p.m., Cupertino Summer Concerts at Memorial Park. Location: 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave Cupertino, CA. Free, cupertino.org
DUBLIN: Tainted Love, 80s tribute band, 6-8 p.m., Concerts | Market 4-8 p.m. Dublin Free Summer Concerts at Dublin, CA. Summer Concert Series Emerald Glen Park. Location: 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA. Free, dublin.ca.gov
EL DORADO HILLS: Journey Unauthorized, playing Journey tribute, classic rock 7-9 p.m., Live on the Boulevard at El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater. Program Free; at noon the day of the event a registration link goes live for early entry, edhtowncenter.com
FAIR OAKS: Powerplay band, dance - party music, 7-9 p.m. at Fair Oaks Summer Music at Village Park, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks, CA. Free event, fairoakschamber.com
FOLSOM: Dunsbar Road band, tribute to Cheryl Crow, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Folsom Twilight Concerts in Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Location: 200 Wool Street; parking is at 905 Leidersdorrf, Folsom, CA. Free, historicfolsom.org
HANFORD: High Praise band, performing Cali roots & reggae, 5-9 p.m., Hanford Market Place Concerts Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA. Free, mainstreethanford.com
HOLLISTER - TRES PINOS: Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival August 6-9, 2026 at San Benito County Historical Park. Line up: Bay Area Special, Bean Creek, Bluegrass Holiday, Brianna Mai Colliard and the Desert Marigolds, Brookdale Bluegrass Band, Bubba Pickens Band, Cantara Loop, Dark Hollow, Deep Thicket Dwellers, Honey Buckets, Hoss Farm, Marin County Breakdown, Mission Blue, Red Dog Ash, Redwood Flat, Riley Hill and Brand New Still, Sweet Sally, The Corn Likkers, The Kings River Boys, The New Acoustic Collective, The Rounder Circle, The West Coast Ramblers. Location: 8300 Highway, Tres Pinos, CA $65-up, scbs.org | gofbluegrassfest.com
HOLLYWOOD: Augustin Hadelich Brahms & Bizet, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
IDYLLWILD: Southbound Premier band performs a CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival) tribute 7 p.m. at Idyllwild Summer Concert Series at Butterfield Amphitheatre. Location: 54201 Ridgeview Drive, Idyllwild, CA, Free, facebook.com/ IdyllwildSummerConcertSeries/
IRWINDALE: Cold Duck band show includes old school, Latin, top 40s and dance vibe, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park, Dan Diaz Rec Center. Location: 16053 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.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: 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
LA HABRA: Past Action Heroes band, performing 80s and 90s tributes and top 40 hits, is playing tonight at La Habra's Concerts in the Park, 7-8:30 p.m. in Centennial Park. Location: 1001 W. Las Lomas Dr., La Habra, CA. Free, lahabracity.com
LAKEWOOD: OC Groove, funk, soul, R&B, blues band, 6:30-8 p.m., Lakewood Summer Concerts in the Park at Del Valle Park. Location: (Woodruff Ave. & Arbor Rd.) 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodca.gov
LA MIRADA: Franklin Wall band, New Country music concert celebrates National Night Out, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, at Neff Park. Location: 12021 Santa Gertrudes Avenue, La Mirada, CA. Free, cityoflamirada.org
LA PALMA: Stone Soul band plays Motown, dance music at Summer Concerts + Civic Expo & National Night Out August 6, 2026, 6 p.m. in Central Park. Local and state resources, food trucks, a concert and a family fun zone. Location: 7821 Walker St, La Palma, CA.. Free, lapalmaca.gov
LOS ALAMITOS: The Trip, classic rock band, 6:30-8 p.m., Concerts in the Park. Location: Orville Lewis Jr. Park, 3662 Kempton Dr., Los Alamitos, CA. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
MORAGA: Big Blu Soul Revue band plays 60s-70s soul & funk + Lamorinda Idol opening act, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Moraga Summer Concerts at Moraga Commons Park Bandshell. Location: Moraga Rd. and St. Mary's Rd., Moraga, CA. Free, moragaparks.org
MORENO VALLEY: Anything for Salinas, Selena tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m. MOVAL Rocks at Civic Center Amphitheater. Location: 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA. Free, moval.gov
NAPA: Napa Town & Country Fair August 6-9, 2026. Huge Carnival, Wine Lounge, Art Installations, Kid Zone, Performances, Makers Market, Ag Alley, Food Vendors, Crafters Demos, DJ Dance Party & More! Location: 575 3rd Street, Napa, CA. $, napafair.org
ORANGEVALE: Live Band performs 5-8 p.m. at Orangevale Bands & Brews Concerts. Market is open 4-8 p.m. Location: 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA. Free, orangevalechamber.com
ORINDA: Salvage Title plays rock covers tonight, 6-8 p.m. at Orinda Summer Concerts in Orinda Community Park. Location: 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA. Free, cityoforinda.org
PLACENTIA: Taste of Placentia August 6, 2026, 5-9 p.m. in Tri City Park. 80s All Stars, food and drinks. Location: 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA. $45-55, placentiachamber.com | taste
REDONDO BEACH: Hot Lava, tribute to B-52s band, Concerts on the Pier 6-8 p.m. on Redondo Beach Pier. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Location: 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com
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 DIEGO: Matchbox Twenty Too, tribute to Matchbox 20, 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 MATEO: Bud E. Luv Orchestra plays Big Band, and swing in the grand finale of this summer series, 6-8 p.m. at San Mateo Summer Concerts in Central Park, 50 E. 5th Ave., San Mateo, CA. Free, cityofsanmateo.org
SANTA BARBARA: Old Spanish Days Fiesta August 5-9, 2026. Aug.6 - La Misa del Presidente 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Mercado De La Guerra 11 a.m.-10 p.m. DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios) 5-10 p.m. Las Noches de Ronda 8-11 p.m. Friday is the Parade; kids parade (Saturday); Spanish music and dance shows, all steeped in traditions of the Old West. sbfiesta.org
SOLANA BEACH: Coronado Big Band, Swing orchestra, 6 p.m. Solana Beach Concerts at the Cove at Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, CA. Free, cityofsolanabeach.org
TEMECULA: The Highway Man Show, Tony Suraci tribute, 7-8:30 p.m. at Temecula Summer Nights. Location: Civic Center Quad, 41000 Main St., Temecula, CA. Free, cityoftemecula.org
TOPANGA: Midsummer Night's Dream at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum. Location: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $35-60, theatricum.com
UKIAH: Redwood Empire Fair August 6-9, 2026. Nightly Concerts, Contests - Watermelon Eating, Diaper Derby, Ag, Baking and Arts contests and competitions. Motorcycles and Monster Trucks, Mudd Boggs, Truck & Tractor Pulls; Boat Races. Location: 1055 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA. $, redwoodempirefair.com
UPLAND: ABBA LA, tribute to the band, ABBA, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Upland Summer Concerts. Location: Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland, CA. Free, uplandca.gov
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
WALNUT CREEK: Foreverland, Michael Jackson tribute at Broadway Plaza Summer Concert Series 7-8:30 p.m. at the Event Plaza. Location: 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA. Free, broadwayplaza.com
WESTMINSTER: The Brightsiders, 90s-2000s rock, 6-7:30 p.m. (activities start at 5:30 p.m.) Concerts in the Park at Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA. Free, westminster-ca.gov
WHITTIER: Y2K2K band plays 90s to 2000s pop music, 7 p.m. Concerts in the Park at York Field. Location: 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road, Whittier, CA. Free, cityofwhittier.org
WINDSOR: Apple Z band, 80s & 90s dance music, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Nights on the Green Concerts. Windsor Farmers Market 5-8 p.m. includes weekly concerts with top rock, pop and tribute bands. Location: Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor, CA. Free, townofwindsor.com
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