California Events
Venice Festival of the Chariots Parade
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Past events
ANDERSON: CCSeger, Bob Seger + CCR tribute, 6 p.m. at Mosquito Serenade in Anderson River Park, Main Street at Willow Street, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us
BASS LAKE: Lamar Leathers + Michael Nagy perform at Bass Lake Free Summer Concert
BREA: Hit Me 90s, 90s tribute, 6-8 p.m. Concerts in the Park. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA. Free, cityofbrea.net
BUENA PARK: New Romantics, Taylor Swift tribute, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park, Boisseranc Park. Location: 7520 Dale Street, Buena Park, CA, Free, buenapark.com
CAPITOLA: The Delta Wires, rockin' big band blues, 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 "Find Your Happy" July 18-August 17, 2025. 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: Island Crew, beach tunes, yacht rock, 4-8 p.m., Picnic in the Park Concerts. Location: Davis Farmers Market, Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA Free, davisfarmersmarket.org
DOWNEY: Downey Symphony, classical and contemporary classics, 7-8:30 p.m. at Downey Concerts Under the Stars in Furman Park. Location: 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. Free, downeyca.org
EL SEGUNDO: Charis & The Groove, disco, 6-8 p.m., The Point Summer Concerts. Location: The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA. Free, thepointsb.com
GLENDALE: Past Action Heroes, 80s cover band, 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Verdugo Park. Location: 1621 Canada Blvd., Glendale CA. Free, glendaleca.gov
LAGUNA BEACH: Missus Jones, Amy Winehouse tribute, R&B, soul, 5:30-7 p.m. Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Concerts $, foapom.com; limited free seating available to festival attendees during many of these concerts
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival. Fine arts, entertainment and sawdust. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts. Pageant $35-up, or Festival only $10-15, foapom.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Art A-Fair Festival 115 known artists in a juried art show and sell, along with entertainment, concerts and food available for purchase. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. $10 or season pass $15, art-a-fair.com
LOS GATOS: Jazz Mafia, 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, 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
MONTEBELLO: Flux Capacitors, 80s, 90s hits, 6:30 p.m. Summer Concerts at Grant Rea Park. Location: 600 Rea Drive, Montebello, CA. Free, montebelloca.gov
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mr. Jones & Me , 5-6:45 p.m. at Music on Castro in Downtown Mountain View. Free, mountainview.gov
MURPHYS: Kool Shifters, rock & roll, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Music in the Park. Murphys Park, Murphys, CA. Free, calaverasarts.org
NORWALK: Soto, latin funk, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Norwalk Park, 13000 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk, CA. Free, norwalk.org
OAKLAND: Afroholix, 12-1 p.m. at Summer Sounds at City Center, 13th & Broadway, Oakland, CA. Free, oaklandcitycenter.com
ONTARIO: Savor the Band, Santana tribute, 7 p.m. with pre-entertainment, food, games and prizes at 5 p.m. at Ontario Town Square Concerts Jack Mercer Bandstand. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov
ORANGE: 90's Rockshow, 90s rock, 6:30-8 p.m. Orange Summer Concerts in Hart Park Bandshell. Location: 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. Free, cityoforange.org
REDWOOD CITY: Pacific Vibration, reggae, 6-8 p.m. Music in the Park at Stafford Park, Corner of King St. & Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Tiki Oasis Festival August 6-10, 2025 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, 70s and top 40, City Birthday Celebration, 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: Cheez Whiz, 80s rock, pop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Kool August Nights Concerts at Francisco Estudillo Mansion, Heritage Park, 150 S. Dillon Ave., San Jacinto, CA. Free, sanjacintoca.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: Pretty Fly, The Offspring tribute, 6-8 p.m. Seal Beach Summer Concerts at Eisenhower Park, south side of Seal Beach Pier on Ocean Ave. & Main Street, Seal Beach, CA Free, sealbeachca,gov
SEBASTOPOL: Onye & the Messengers + Bohemian Highway Band, afrobeat, funk, jazz, 5-8 p.m. at Summer at Ives Concerts in Ives Park. Location: 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol, CA. | Solid Air. jug band, cajun to classic rock n' roll, 6-8:30 p.m. at Hopmonk (hopmonk.com), 230 Petaluma Ave. Free, peacetown.org
SOLVANG: Nataly Lola and Ghost Monster, 5-8 p.m. Music in the Park. Location: Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Free, solvangcc.com
STOCKTON: Mike Torres Jr. Band, rock, latin mix, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Victory Park, 1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, CA. Free
SUNNYVALE: The Joint Chiefs, R&B, 6-8:30 p.m. at Music and Market taking place in Downtown Sunnyvalle, Evelyn & Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
TEMPLE CITY: Stone Soul, Motown, soul. National Night Out starts at 6 p.m., 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: Talie & the Troublemakers, dance, rock, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton, CA. Free, templetoncsd.org
THOUSAND OAKS: Ticket to Ride, Beatles tribute, 6-8 p.m. at Janns Marketplace Summer Concerts. Location: 275 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, janssmarketplace.com
VENTURA: Ventura County Fair "Fair-ever Young" July 30-August 10, 2025, daily 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Free concerts, Carnival, and more. PRCA Rodeo Aug.8-10 is a special ticketed event within the fair. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $20.59, venturacountyfair.org
WALUNT CREEK: Locust Street Festival 5:30-9 p.m. held on Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA. Free, walnutcreekdowntown.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.