California Events
Friday, August 7, 2026
ALHAMBRA: Mestizo, Latin, funk, soul, rock, 7-8:30 p.m. Alhambra Summer Concerts at Alhambra Park Bandshell. Location: 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA. Free, cityofalhambra.org
ARCADIA: Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale (intercityshow.com) August 7-9, 2026, 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. $, arboretum.org
AUBURN: Dellow band in concert tonight plays sophisticated Americana, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Square in Downtown Auburn. Location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. Free, exploreauburnca.com
BRENTWOOD: Amarillo by Morning, tribute to George Strait, 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park at City Park. Location: 710 2nd St., Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
BRISBANE: Los Calderones, Afro-Latin rock, dance, 6 p.m., Concerts in the Park. Location: Brisbane Community Park Gazebo, 11 Old County Rd., Brisbane, CA. Free, brisbaneca.org
CARLSBAD: B.I.G. (Brothers Igniting a Groove), in concert performing R&B, smooth jazz and rock hits of the 1990s at TGIF Concerts 6-8 p.m. in Calavera Hills Community Park. Location: 2997 Glasgow Dr., Carlsbad, CA. Free, carlsbadca.gov
CHICO: Hill Kidz band plays reggae-inspired music, 7-8:30 p.m. at TGIF Friday Night Concerts and Beer Garden Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com
CLOVERDALE: Family Company band does retro soul at Live at the Plaza Friday Night Concerts during Downtown Cloverdale Street Fair 7-9:30 p.m. Street fair starts at 6 p.m. Free, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
COLTON: Funk Staion, old school, funky dance music, 7 p.m. Colton Summer Concerts in Fleming Park. Location: 525 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA. Free, ci.colton.ca.us
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
CYPRESS: Yachtzee band plays yacht rock, top 40 and era music from the 1960s and 70s & 80s at Summer Concerts on the Green 6-8 p.m. Location: Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA. Free, cypressca.org
EASTVALE: Como La Flor, a popular tribute band performing the hits of Selena, 7:30-9 p.m., 65th Street Live Concerts. Location: Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St., Eastvale, CA. Free, jcsd.us
EL CAJON: Santanaways, tribute to Santana classic rock band, 6-8 p.m. at Music on Main On the Prescott Promenade. Location: 329 E. Main, El Cajon, CA. Free, downtownelcajon.com
FONTANA: Fontana Car Show Concerts features Red Hot Cholo Peppers, a tribute concert on August 7, 2026, 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Fontana on Spring Street, Fontana, CA Free, fontanaca.gov
FOSTER CITY: Good Company band, tribute to Bad Company, 6-8 p.m., Concerts in the Park Series. Location: Leo J. Ryan Amphitheatre, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA. Free, fostercity.org
GILROY: Gilroy Rodeo August 7-9, 2026. Includes CCPRA Rodeo, concerts, dancing, themed nights. Location: 2365 Dunlap Ave. Gilroy, CA. $, gilroyrodeo.com | rodeos
GLENDALE: Raffi Joe Wartanian & the Sér Ensemble play and eclectic mix of Armenian folk and Appalachian bluegrass, 7 p.m. at Brand Summer Music Series. Location: Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Soto Band, plays Latin & Funk, 7-9 p.m. at Hawaiian Gardens Summer Concerts at Furgeson Elementary, 22215 Elaine Ave. Free, fun entertainment. Bring chairs and blankets for seating, hgcity.org
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: Counting Crows, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HOMEWOOD: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance August 7-8, 2026 at Obexer's Boat Company. Location: 5300 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, CA Ticket: $, laketahoeconcours.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
LAKE ALMANOR / CHESTER: Lake Almanor Grebe Festival August 7-9, 2026 includes walks, boat tours and interactive learning and observation opportunities in one of the richest locations in California for watching grebes. plumasaudubon.org | birds
LA PUENTE: Smooth Touch, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
LONG BEACH: Midsummer Scream August 7-9, 2026 at Long Beach Convention Center. Halloween and Horror Convention features actors, artistic and creative directors, writers, filmmakers, producers, designers, makeup artists and vendors offering great resources, products and innovations. Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. $42-199, midsummerscream.org | anime
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Margarita Fest August 7-9, 2026, 3-9 p.m. at The Village at Mammoth Lakes. Celebrate fine food, music and tequila at the Mammoth Margarita Fest serving skinnies, blends, peach, mango, strawberry, monster, Mammoth, jalapeno sting and more! Four bands, 15 to 25 tequila distilleries, and more than 75 tasting opportunities! Location: 6201 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA. $79-up, mammothmargaritafestival.com
MARIPOSA: Jerry's Briefcase band, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MENLO PARK: Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, zydeco, 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Karl E. Clark Park, Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov
MILL VALLEY: Fog City Swampers band plays a tribute concert to the band and music of Creedence Clearwater Revival at Creekside Fridays Unplugged at The Cabin 5-7:30 p.m. Location: 60 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley, CA. Free, tamcsd.org
MORGAN HILL: The Houserockers, rock, blues, funk music, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts. Location: Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA. Free, morganhillchamber.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: RPM Band, rock 'n' roll, dance music, 6-7:30 p.m. Concerts on the Plaza Location: Mountain View Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. mountainview.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
NEWARK: Tortilla Soup 9-piece band plays R&B, old school and 60s-present, 5-7:30 p.m. Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concerts at Shirley Sisk Grove, NewPark Mall, Newark, CA. Free, newark.org latinremixband.com
NOVATO: Big Blue Soul Quartet, R&B, funk & soul music at Concerts on the Green Location: Novato Civic Green Flex Space, 901 Sherman Ave. Novato, CA. Free, novato.gov
OAKLEY: Project 4 Band, a night of soul, pop, jazz, R&B to get your weekend started, 5-9 p.m. Oakley Concerts in the Park in Civic Center Amphitheater. Pack a picnic or try the Foodie Crew food truck. Location: 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA. Free, oakleyca.gov
OCEANSIDE: Longboard Surf Contest and Beach Festival August 7-9, 2026. King & Queen of the Pier (ProAm Invitational) longboard competitions, vendors & foods, and live music throughout. Free to see, oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org
OXNARD: Brandon Ragan Project plays funk, Motown and R&B music, 5-8:30 p.m. at Oxnard Heritage Square Concerts. Location: Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PETALUMA: Josh Yenne in concert with Americana and alt-country music 6-8 p.m. at Theatre District Summer Concerts. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the summer series on Friday nights. Location: 140 Second Street, Petaluma, CA. Free, theatre-district.com
PLEASANTON: Ruff Stock band plays country music for some boot-scootin' fun, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantondowntown.net
REDLANDS: Doo Wop Project - Broadway stars from Jersey Boys, Motown, Beautiful, and Hairspray, performing popular hits from these musicals, 8 p.m. at Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. Location: Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands, CA. Free, redlandsbowl.org
ROHNERT PARK: The Space Orchestra band, tribute to Joe Cocker and his band, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 5 p.m. at Party on the Plaza Concerts at Friday Night Market - Community Center Lawn, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA. Free, rpcommunityservices.org
ROSEMEAD: National Night Out with Concert, Stone Soul, Motown and classic soul music, 7-9 p.m. at Rockin' Summer Concerts. Location: Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave., Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
REDWOOD CITY: Aja Vu, tributes to Steely Dan and Chicago. 6-8 p.m. Music on the Square. Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityevents.com
SAN DIEGO: Swift Nation with Sabrina Show, Taylor Swift / Sabrina Carpeter tribute, 5:30 p.m. at Point Loma Summer Concerts. Location: Point Loma Park 1049 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org
SAN DIEGO: Taste of Imperial Avenue August 7, 2026, 4-9 p.m. Gilliam Space 2835 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA $30 Food, $40 Food & Beer Tasting ticket, loganheightscdc.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 FRANCISCO: Outside Lands August 7-9, 2026 in Golden Gate Park. 100 bands and acts perform in this mega music festival featuring indie, punk, grunge, rock, pop, hip-hop and other musical styles. $319-up - usually wait lists as event sells out, sfoutsidelands.com
SAN JOSE: San Jose Jazz Summer Fest August 7-9, 2026 at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. Location: 170 S. Market, Downtown San Jose, CA $, sanjosejazz.org
SAN RAFAEL: Native Elements, roots, reggae and island joy, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Marinwood Park. Location: 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, CA. Free, marinwood.org
SANTA BARBARA: Old Spanish Days Fiesta August 5-9, 2026. Aug.7 - Mercado De La Guerra 11 a.m.-10 p.m. El Desfile Historico (Parade) Noon-2 p.m. Flor y Canto 7-8 p.m. Las Noches de Ronda 8-11 p.m. On Saturday there's a Kids Parade; Spanish music and dance shows, all steeped in traditions of the Old West. sbfiesta.org
SANTA CRUZ: Trestle band plays surf psych music in garage/grunge style comfort at Midtown Friday Summer Block Parties 5-9 p.m. at Midtown Square. Food trucks and restaurants, specialty drinks, artists and vendors provide additional excitement to the concert series. Location: 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA. Free, eventsantacruz.com
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County Fair August 7-16, 2026. World Championship Grape Stomp Aug.9, World's Ugliest Dog Aug.14, Horse Racing, Barrel Racing, Wine Country PRCA Rodeo Aug.8, Dirt Drags Aug.8, Truck & Tractor Pull Aug.9, Monster Trucks Aug.13-15, Destruction Derby Aug.16, and more. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Sonoma, CA. $, sonomacountyfair.com
SAUSALITO: Incendio, roots, Latin jazz, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. Free grass seating, first come first serve, or purchase tickets for reserved table seating, sausalitoca.gov
SHASTA LAKE: Liquid Amber band is ready to rock with today's top hits at Friday Night in the Park Concerts, 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Clair Engle Park, 1600 Grand River Ave., Shasta Lake, CA. Free, shastalakechamber.com
SUTTER CREEK: Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival August 7-9, 2026. 4-5 locations throughout the town feature Saturday evening concert and a Sunday afternoon concert to end the festival. Line up: Richard Dowling, Frederick Hodges , Paul Orsi , Carl Sonny Leyland , Jeff Barnhart, Ivory & Gold, The California Veterans Saxophone Troop, John Beggs, Isaiah Burton, David Cavalari, Michael Chisholm, Elliott Adams, Julia Riley. Michael, Danny Coots, Eve Elliot, Dave Flores, Michael Flores, Kevin Gunia, John-Patrick Hutchinson, Vincent M. Johnson, Charlie Judkins & Miss Maybell (Lauren Sansaricq), Max Libertor, Don Neely, Christopher Palmese, Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra, The Pianophiends, Stevens Price, Anthony Sarginson , Squeek Steele , Jared Szabo , Lily Tao , Virginia Tichenor , Matt Tolentino , Tadao Tomokiyo , John Reed-Torres. $25-115, historicsuttercreekragtimefestival.com
TOPANGA: Romeo and Juliet June 6, 2026 - September 26, 2026 at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum. Outdoor theater with a back drop of Topanga Canyon's lush and rustic natural surroundings. Location: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $26-60, theatricum.com
TRACY: Careless Whisper band performs 80s tributes like Duran Duran, Madonna, Journey, 6-9 p.m. at Tracy Block Party. Food and drinks available for purchase. Location: Front Street (Downtown) Plaza, 6th & Central Ave., Tracy, CA. Free, cityoftracy.org
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
VACAVILLE: Los Cochinos, Latin rock, soul, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Creekwalk Concerts in Andrews Park. Location: 614 East Monte Vista, Vacaville, CA. $5, age 12 years & under free, ci.vacaville.ca.us
VALLEJO: Viva Santana Show, tribute to Santana at Bands and Brews Concerts in the Park 6:30-8 p.m. at Blue Rock Springs Park. Listen to a free concert, buy some beer, wine and food truck bites. Location: 650 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo, CA. Free, gvrd.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
VOLCANO: Herb Boxhorn and the Jump Jive band plays jazz standards, swing, blues and pop, 6-8 p.m. at Amador County TGIF Concerts. Location: Volcano Amphitheatre, 16121 Main Street, Volcano, CA. Free, amadorarts.org
WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Five-Star Theatricals, musical theatre production company, 7 p.m. TGIF Concerts in the Courtyard at Westlake Village Civic Center. Location: 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village, CA. Free, wlv.org
WHITTIER: Gordon D. Crowell Observatory Public Nights 8-10 p.m. at Rio Hondo College. Meade 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, one of the largest in Southern California, is open to the public, free on special nights. Location: 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. Free, riohondo.edu
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