California Events
Sunday, August 9, 2026
ALISO VIEJO: Flashback Heart Attack,
80s, 5-7:30 p.m.
at
Aliso Viejo Summer Concerts ib Grand Park, Town Center Amphitheater.
Location:
6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA. Free, avca.net
ARROYO GRANDE: Zongo All Stars, Afro-Latin, funk, reggae, calypsoy, 1-3 p.m. at Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
BELVEDERE: Native Elements, reggae and roots band at Tiburon Summer Concerts 4 p.m. in Belvedere Park. Location: 450 San Rafael Ave., Belvedere, CA. Free, belvedereconcerts.org
CORONADO: High Tide Society, yacht rock, 6 p.m. Coronado Free Summer Concerts in Spreckels Park, 7th St & Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoconcert.com
CORTE MADERA: Kanekoa band plays Hawaiian uke, 80s pop and blues jams, 5-6:30 p.m. at Corte Madera Summer Concerts in Menke Park. Location: Piccolo Pavilion, Redwood Ave. at Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera, CA. Free, cortemadera.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
DANA POINT: Tunnel Vision + Common Sense, 2 bands performing reggae music, 2-6 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway at Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. Free, danapoint.org
EL SEGUNDO: Woodie & The Longboards, Beach Boys, 60s surf, 4-7:30 p.m. at El Segundo Summer Concerts held in Library Park, 600 Block of Main Street, El Segundo, CA. Free, elsegundo.org
GILROY: Gilroy Rodeo August 7-9, 2026. Includes CCPRA Rodeo, concerts, dancing, themed nights. Location: 2365 Dunlap Ave. Gilroy, CA. $, gilroyrodeo.com | rodeos
GLENDORA: Stone Soul, classic soul, Motown, 6-8 p.m. at Glendora Summer Concerts in the Park in Finkbiner Park. Location: 160 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA. Free, cityofglendora.org
GROVER BEACH: Josh Rosenblum Band, rock, soul and pop, 3-6 p.m. Grover Beach Summer Concerts. Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue Grover Beach, CA. Free, grover.org
HEALDSBURG: Drew Harrison / Beatles Unplugged, Beatles Tribute, 1-3 p.m. Sundays in the Plaza Concerts. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Free, healdsburg.gov
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Beach Concert Band in the free outdoor concert performs Americana, classics and showtunes at Free Summer Concerts in Central Park, 5-7 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, hbconcertband.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Wheeland Brothers + The Irie Band, August 9, 2026, 2 p.m. concert at Reggae Sundays Free Concerts at SeaLegs at the Beach. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. $parking fee, concerts are free, sealegsatthebeach.com
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: FM Radio, every style along the dial, 6-7:30 p.m. at La Canada Flintridge Summer Concerts in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, CA. Free, lcf.ca.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
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 VERNE: The Answer, classic rock, 6:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, La Verne, CA. Free, cityoflaverne.org
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Summer Concerts Blue Breeze Band in Alamitos Park Free, lbpeninsula.org - Free!
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
MANHATTAN BEACH: Cobra Cowboy band plays country rock, rock and pop, usually dressed up in country attire, 5-7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA. Free, manhattanbeach.gov
MONROVIA: Bumptown band takes the crowd back to a night of Old School music, just right for dancing! 7-8:30 p.m., Monrovia Summer Concerts in Library Park, Rotary Club Bandshell. Location: 321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA. Free, monroviaca.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
NEWPORT BEACH: Pacific Symphony's Symphony in the City, 6-7:30 p.m., at Summer Concerts on the Green at Civic Plaza, City Hall. Before the concert which includes classical, pops and other genres, a Musical Playground is open to explore a variety of instruments. Location: 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA. Free, newportbeachca.gov
PISMO BEACH: The Molly Ringwald Project, 80s tribute band plays Live on the Rocks 1-5 p.m. Free outdoor concert series on the lawn of Pismo Beach Cliffs Hotel & Spa. Location: 2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA. Free, cliffshotelandspa.com Self-parking $20, valet $30
ROSEVILLE: Invisible Son rock band, tribute to The Police, appears at Music in the Park concert series, 6-8 p.m. at Royer Park, 190 Park Dr., Roseville, CA. Free, rosevillemusicinthepark.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Patti LaBelle + Destani Wolf and KPFA DJ Malachi, 2 p.m. at Stern Grove Free Summer Concerts. Location: 19th Avenue & Sloat Blvd. San Francisco, CA Free General Admission Reservations by lottery for entry, sterngrove.org
SEBASTOPOL: Gravenstein Apple Fair August 8-9, 2026 at Ragel Ranch Park. $20 approx., gravensteinapplefair.com
SOLVANG: Shawn Jones Big Band Project, big band, swing, classic jazz, Music in the Garden, 3-5 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theater. Location: 420 2nd Street, Solvang, CA. $, solvangtheaterfest.org
TAHOE CITY: New Monsoon band plays progressive rock, 4-7 p.m. at Commons Beach Summer Concerts. Location: 400 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. Free, concertsatcommonsbeach.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Wild Night, tribute concert to Van Morrison, 5-7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks free summer Concerts Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, crpd.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
UKIAH: Jungle Fire band, playing Afro-funk and tropi-funk music, at Ukiah Concerts in the Park, 6 p.m. in Todd Grove Park. Location: 600 Live Oak Avenue, Ukiah, CA. Free, cityofukiah.com
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
WOODLAND HILLS: Start Me Up, tribute to The Rolling Stones, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Woodland Hills Concerts. Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. Free, valleycultural.org
YOUNTVILLE: Drive - The Band, 80s to contemporary dance hits, 5-7 p.m. at Yountville Summer Concerts. Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 6465 Washington St., Yountville, CA. Free, townofyountville.com
Past events
ATASCADERO: The JD Project, rock, blues & country, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Atascadero Saturday in the Park summer concert series tonight! Location: Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand, 9305 Pismo Ave. Atascadero, CA. Free, atascadero.org
BELDEN: Stilldream Festival August 7-11, 2025. Parking is at Blue Mountain Event Center where you catch a shuttle. $285-up for weekend pass, stilldreamfestival.com
BENICIA: Benicia Peddlers Fair August 9, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Spanning 11 blocks in Downtown Benicia on First Street from J Street to B Street. Period furniture, decorative antiques, vintage textiles and fashion, pottery, porcelain, pink and blue depression glass, paintings, prints, jewelry, clocks, watches and much more. Free admission, beniciapeddlersfair.org
BERKELEY: Salsa Fest Berkeley Music in the Park Series. An unforgettable night of rhythm, passion, and energy straight to the heart of Latin culture. From the soulful beats of salsa to the infectious rhythms of reggaeton, you should be dancing all night long! Location: Strawberry Creek Park, 1260 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA. Free, berkeleyca.gov
CARPINTERIA: Surf 'n' Suds Beer Festival 12:30-4:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. VIP entry) Carpinteria State Beach's Linden Field. Over 75 craft breweries, ciders, wineries, surfboard shapers, food trucks and live entertainment!! $65.96, surfbeerfest.com | beer
CLEARLAKE: Highway Vagabonds, 7 p.m. at Summer Concerts in Austin Park. Location: 14050 Olympic Dr., Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us
COMMERCE: Soto Band, latin, funk, R&B + 4x4 Titans of Rock, rock covers, 5-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Rosewood Park, 5600 Harbor St., Commerce, CA. Free, commerceca.gov
GILROY: CCPRA Rodeo August 8-10, 2025, 3 p.m. gates open. Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding; Friday is Retro Night with 9-11 p.m. concert by Blue Line Band. Location: 2365 Dunlap Ave. Gilroy, CA. $22.45-26, gilroyrodeo.com | rodeos
GRASS VALLEY:Nevada County Concert Band Pops Concert at the Fair, Nevada County Fairgrounds Pine Tree Stage, Grass Valley.
HOLLISTER - TRES PINOS: Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival August 7-10, 2025 at San Benito County Historical Park. Line up: Sweet Sally, Whole Hog, Solid Gold Stranger, Bay Area Special, Critical Grass, Honey Run, Rare Company, Mountain Drive, Marin County Breakdown, Mission Blue, Jesse Appleman's West Coast Stringband, Yoseff Tucker & the Bow Ties, Lucas Lawson, Deep Thicket Dwellers, Dark Hollow, Sunny Side of the Mountain, Charlie Torch, Brianna Colliard & the Desert Marigolds. Location: 8300 Highway, Tres Pinos, CA $110/3 day pass, scbs.org
HOLLYWOOD: Jurassic Park in Concert, 8 p.m. It's Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HOMEWOOD: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance August 8-9, 2025 at Obexer's Boat Company. Location: 5300 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, CA Ticket: $45-65 plus upgrades available, laketahoeconcours.com
ISLETON: Taste of the Delta, August 9, 2025, 1-4 p.m. Come by boat or by car! 12 wineries & breweries, 19 restaurants/caterers, artisans & vendors, auction. Location: Delta Diamond Farm and Event Center, 15175 CA-160, Isleton, CA 95641. $45 pre, $50 gate, tasteofthedelta.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Brian Simpson, jazz, 1-2:30 p.m. | Gypsy Dreams 5:30-7 p.m. at Festival of the Arts Concerts on the Green. Tickets: foapom.com
LAKE ALMANOR: Big Mo, blues guitar, pop and country, 7:30 p.m. Music Under the Stars at Almanor Country Club Bandshell, 1036 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA Free, lakealmanorcountryclub.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Hot August Night, Neil Diamond tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LONG BEACH: Moving in Stereo (Cars tribute) 1-5 p.m. | Smooth (R&B) at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Community Fine Art in the Park August 9-10, 2025, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Over 150 artists selling photos, oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, textiles, wearable art, wood, metals, glass, ceramics, and jewelry. Bands: Charged Particles, The Wanderers, Hands of Time, Fully Funded, Wild Child and Crossing Dana. Location: Lincoln Park, 199 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA. Free admission, rotaryartshow.com
LOS ANGELES: Nance Arte Presents: Latin Goes Ska ft. Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, 6 p.m. Grand Park Free Summer Concerts at Grand Park California Plaza, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free with RSVP, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES: Nisei Week Festival in Little Tokyo at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) and Plaza August 9-17, 2025. Grand Parade Aug.10, 4-6p in Little Tokyo; Plaza Festival Aug.16-17, 11a-4p at JACCC Plaza; Dekocarshow Aug.16, 12-6p at Nishi Hongwanji Temple; Crazy Talented Asians Aug. 16, 8p at David Henry Hwang Theater $; Ondo Street Dancing Aug.17, 4-6:30 on 1st St.; Free, niseiweek.org
LOS ANGELES: Afro Funke' Presents Wazumbians with Africa In America & DJ Novena Carmel Afrobeat, dance, global grooves, 7-10 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concerts W. 6th Street & South Park View Street, Los Angeles, CA. Free, levittlosangeles.org
MARINA DEL REY: MDR Symphony | Christopher Tin’s Calling All Dawns (Featuring Angel City Chorale), Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series. Location: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: Ruby Lee Hill, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
OAKLEY: Kids Fishing Derby August 9, 2025, 8-11 a.m. at Oakley/Antioch Pier off of Bridgehead Road. The derby is for up to age 15 years and registration is free. Prizes awarded for largest fish, smallest fish, and the most fish caught by a participant.
OCEANSIDE: Longboard Surf Contest and Beach Festival August 8-10, 2025. King & Queen of the Pier (ProAm Invitational) longboard competitions, vendors & foods, and live music throughout with Oside Rocker, Chiller, Suede Denim Secret Police, Paul Opochensky, Diego Dead Diegodead, John Mobias, Tin Cans, School of Rock and DJs. Free to see, oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org
PALMDALE: TLC in concert at Palmdale Amphitheater. $, palmdaleamphitheater.com
PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Rotary Annual Winemakers' Cookoff with Brews August 9, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles, CA. $108.97, winemakerscookoff.com. Tickets limited | wine
REDONDO BEACH: Seventh Switch, variety, dance, 6-8 p.m. at Free Concerts on the Pier. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
REDWOOD CITY: The Tempest, Shakespeare in the Park Saturdays & Sundays, August 9-24, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. at Red Morton Park. Produced and presented by SF Shakes. Location: Valota Road side, 1455 Madison 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 FRANCISCO: Pistahan Festival August 9-10, 2025. Parade: Civic Center Market Street to 4th St on Saturday, 11 a.m. Features Giant Human Philippines Flag, made up of the next generation of FilAm leaders Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. & Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA Free, pistahan.net
SAN FRANCISCO: Pistahan Pavilions and Stages, traditional and contemporary music, dance at Yerba Buena Gardens Summer Concerts, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Outside Lands August 8-10, 2025 in Golden Gate Park. Hozier, Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator, John Summit, Glass Animals, Beck with Symphony, Gracie Abrams, Vampire Weekend, Anderson Park & the Free Nationals, Ludacris, Bleachers, Thundercat, Wallows, Destroy Boys, Vampire Weekend amd dozens more. $235-up, sfoutsidelands.com
SAN JOSE: San Jose Jazz Summer Fest August 8-10, 2025 at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. Line up: Common, Mavis Staples, PJ Morton, Ghost Note, Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Butcher Brown, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Zohar & Adam. Location: 170 S. Market, Downtown San Jose, CA $39.05-up, sanjosejazz.org
SAN MATEO: Aloha Festival, August 9-10, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at San Mateo Event Center. Hula, Polynesian dance performances, music, Hawaiian art and souvenirs, food. Location: 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA. Free but $5 donation suggested, $20 parking, pica-org.org
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
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Michelle Lambert, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concerts. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUNNYVALE: Stratify, R&B, soul, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale Jazz and Beyond. Location: Downtown Sunnyvale Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
SUTTER CREEK: Historic Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival August 8-10, 2025. 4-5 locations throughout the town feature Saturday evening concert and a Sunday afternoon concert to end the festival. Line up: Paul Orsi, Carl Sonny Leyland, Michael Chisholm, Frederick Hodges, Danny Coots, Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra, Stevens Price, Richard Dowling, Don Neely, Anthony Sarginson, Kevin Gunia, Squeek Steele, Free Badge Serenaders, Matt Tolentino, Bub & Petra Sullivan, The Amador Clarinet Quartet, Charlie Judkins and Miss Maybell, Jeff & Anne Barnhart Max Libertor, Virginia Tichenor, Key System Rhythm Ramblers, Elliott Adams, Vincent Johnson, Piotr Barcz, Isaiah Burton, The Pianophiends, Michael Flores, Max Libertor, Jared Szabo, David Little, Piotr Barcz, Carter Enos $25-115, historicsuttercreekragtimefestival.com
TEHACHAPI: Chalk on the Walk August 9, 2025, annual street festival celebration art made with chalk. Held on the 2nd Saturday in August. Location: Downtown Tehachapi, $20 registration, galleryngifts.com | chalk art
TEMECULA: Najee and Adam Hawley at Champagne Series Concerts, Thornton Winery. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA $, thorntonwine.com
TOPANGA: Much Ado About Nothing June 7-September 13, 2025 at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum. Sparks fly as two couples become ensnared in a whirlwind of lies and deceptions. It's really "much ado about nothing," at the outdoor theater with a back drop of Topanga Canyon's lush and rustic natural surroundings. Location: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $32-60, theatricum.com
TWAINE HARTE: Penetrators Groove Band, classic rock, R&B, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Pines in Eproson Park. Location: 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA Free, twainhartecc.com
VENTURA: Petty & the Heartshakers, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Music Under the Stars. Location: Los Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $20 tix approx., cityofventura.ca.gov
WOODLAND: Tomato Fest 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Woodland Farmers Market Salsa tasting with 10 local restaurants, salsa dancing with Woodland Cuban Dance group, tomato tasting hosted by the Master Gardeners, a petting zoo, crafters and farmers market vendors with fresh and local products! Location: 1st Street & Lincoln Ave. across from the Library, Woodland, CA. Free, facebook.com/ events/ 1410546599994209
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