California Events
Sunday, July 12, 2026
ALISO VIEJO: Family Style, blues, soul, 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: The Rockin B's Band, Americana, rock, country, dance music, 1-3 p.m. at Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
BELMONT: Fog City Swampers, tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1-4 p.m. Belmont Park Boosters Summer Concert Series. Refreshments available for sale. Location: 1 Twin Pines Park Meadow, Belmont, CA. Free, belmont.gov
BELVEDERE: Big Crush, dance hits played by the band guarantee that someone will dance at Tiburon Summer Concerts 4 p.m. in Belvedere Park. Location: 450 San Rafael Ave., Belvedere, CA. Free, belvedereconcerts.org
BEVERLY HILLS: Festival Beverly Hills July 12, 2026, 12-6 p.m. at Beverly Gardens Park. Celebrate communities around the globe through art, music, dance & food. This year's event spotlights Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno. Location: 9439 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA. Free, beverlyhills.org
BISHOP: Milo Cagle, 12-3 p.m. at Live Music Sundays. Public invited, free for all! Location: Cardinal Village, 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop, CA Free, cardinalvillageresort.com
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival July 11-25, 2026. Carmel Bach Festival held in multiple locations celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org
CHERRY VALLEY: Highland Springs Lavender Festival June 6-July 19, 2026, 5-10 p.m. Spend an evening filled with entertainment & exploration at the largest organic lavender farm in Southern California. $8-16, 123farm.com
CORONADO: The Pine Mountain Logs, rock, covers, 6 p.m. Coronado Free Summer Concerts in Spreckels Park, 7th St & Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoconcert.com
CORTE MADERA: Great North Special band, plays psych-rock music, 5-6:30 p.m. at Corte Madera Summer Concerts in Town Park. Location: 419 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA. Free, cortemadera.gov
DANA POINT: Cassie B, Taylor Swift tribute + Yachty by Nature, yacht rock music, 2-6 p.m. Concerts in the Park. Location: Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway at Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. Free, danapoint.org
DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA. daviscraftandvintage.org
EAGLE ROCK: The Selena Experience band plays Selena tribute music, 6-8:30 p.m. Eagle Rock Summer Concerts at Eagle Rock Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Free, eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com
EL SEGUNDO: Kayln & The New Frontier, country, pop, covers, 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
ENCINITAS: Mitchum Yacoub, Afrobeat, soul, funk, and dance, 1-5 p.m. Concerts by the Sea at Moonlight Beach. Location: 400 B Street Encinitas, CA. Free, encinitasca.gov
EUREKA: Backstreet rock & roll dance band at Humboldt Botanical Garden Summer Music Series 1-3 p.m. Location: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road Eureka, CA 95503 $10-15, hbgf.org
FORTUNA: Fortuna Rodeo July 11-19, 2026. See Bullfighters Only; Fortuna Rodeo; Bulls, Broncs, Bands, & Brews;
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Deep Pit Barbeque. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds,
1 Park Street,
Fortuna, CA.
Tickets: $15-up, fortunarodeo.com fortunarodeo.com |
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GLENDORA: 80s vs 90s, tribute to the music of the 1980s & 90s, 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: Damon Castillo Band, jazz-informed rock, funk, and soul, 3-6 p.m. Grover Beach Summer Concerts. Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue Grover Beach, CA. Free, grover.org
HAYFORK: Trinity County Fair 105 Years of Country Cheers! July 9-12, 2026. Trinity County Fair Parade, High Stakes Showdown Destruction Derby, Beer Garden, Kids Bike & Trike Races, Trinity Timber Sports Logging Show with Chainsaw, Hot Saw & Nail Pounding, Axe Throwing, Pole Climbing and Log Roll includes awards for Teen of the Timber, Chick of the Sticks and Bull of the Woods. Also, Pet Pageant, Talent Show, Horseshoes, Cornhole and Fair Royalty with Little Miss & Mister Trinity. Location: 6000 Hwy 3, Hayfork, CA trinitycountyfair.org
HEALDSBURG: Laura Benitez & The Heartache, Country, Americana, 1-3 p.m. Sundays in the Plaza Concerts. Location: Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Free, healdsburg.gov
HOLLYWOOD: Music from the Films of Wes Anderson 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Free Summer Concerts in Central Park featuring Velvetones, ballroom dance orchestra, big band swing, 5-7 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, hbconcertband.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: July 12, 2026, Common Sense + Morning Drive Reggae, rock, punk, funk and soul, 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
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Orange County Tap Fest July 8-12, 2026 at Shorebreak Hotel. Like tap dancing? Check this out! octapfestival.com
IRVINE Tijuana Dogs plays rock, dance, party band, 5-7 p.m. at Concerts on the Green. Location: Concordia University Irvine, 1530 Concordia W. Irvine, CA Free, cui.edu
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: The Jack Lantz Big Band, big band jazz, swing 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
LAKEPORT: Lake County Rodeo & Parade July 10-12, 2026 at Lake County Fairground. Location: 401 Martin Street, Lakeport, CA. $, lakecorodeo.com/rodeo-events | rodeos
LA MESA: Crimson Collar Band, country music and dance, 6-7 p.m. at Summer Concerts. Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa, CA. Free, lamesaparks.org
LA VERNE: Cold Duck band, plays top 40, old school, party covers, 6:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, La Verne, CA. Free, cityoflaverne.org
LONG BEACH: Tattoo Arts Festival July 10-12, 2026 at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. World-class tattooers, piercings, entertainment and sideshow acts, vendors and more. Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. $25-50, villainarts.com | tattoos
LONG BEACH: California Classics band, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Summer Concerts on Long Beach Peninsula in Alamitos Park. Location: 72nd Place & Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Free, lbpeninsula.org
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival July 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Los Altos. Special opening night concert with The Houserockers. American artists and craftspeople, select vintages and foods that include Thai, Chinese, Mexican, and popular favorites. Free, downtownlosaltos.org
LOS ANGELES: Lotus Festival July 11-12, 2026. Location: 751 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA Includes Lantern Lighting on Lake, Dragon Boat Race, Dancing, Concerts and entertainment all day. Free admission with fees for some activities.
MANHATTAN BEACH: Las Chikas, all female Salsa band with lots of Latin spice performs this evening, 5-7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA. Free, manhattanbeach.gov
MISSION VIEJO: Private Eyes: Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates + The Titans of Rock - classic rock legends tribute + FlashPants - 80s Covers tribute at BBQ Music Fest July 10-12, 2026 at Oso Viejo Community Park. Open July 12, 2026, 12-8 p.m. Admission, $5-$12, optional packages. Free parking is available and $10 preferred parking, mvbbqmusicfest.com
MONROVIA: Blue Breeze band plays classic soul tonight, 7-8:30 p.m., Monrovia Summer Concerts in Library Park, Rotary Club Bandshell. Location: 321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA. Free, monroviaca.gov
MT. SHASTA: Bella Rayne performs 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mt. Shasta Summer Concert Series in Shastice Park. Location: 800 Rockfellow Dr., Mt Shasta, CA. Free, mtshastaconcerts.org
NAPA: Chris Botti at Blue Note Summer Series. Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA. $ticketed concerts, bluenotejazz.com
ORICK: Orrick Rodeo & Royalty Parade, July 11-12, 2026. The annual Orick Rodeo in the Gateway to the Redwoods includes Bull Riding, activities for cowgirls and cowboys, sheep... facebook.com/theorickrodeo/ | rodeo
OXNARD: Channel Islands Harbor Art Fest July 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Juried show produced by West Coast Artists at Harbor Landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA. Admission and parking are free, westcoastartists.com
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents: Marcus Shelby Sextet: The Language of Charles Mingus July 12, 2026, 7:30 p.m. on the campus of Stanford University. 25 jazz concerts from world class performers June 21-July 31, 2026. $20-62 , stanfordjazz.org
PALO ALTO: Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival July 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 140+ clay and glass artists with hands-on clay activities, demonstrations, pottery-making and wheel-throwing. Location: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newel Rd., Palo Alto, CA, Free, cityofpaloalto.org | acga.net
PISMO BEACH: The Molly Ringwald Project band, 1 p.m. at Pismo Beach Summer Concerts. Location: Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St. Pismo Beach, CA. Free, pismobeach.org
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair June 19-July 12, 2026, 12-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Truck & Tractor Pulls July 10-12, 2026. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. $15-20, alamedacountyfair.com
POMONA: Reptile Super Show July 11-12, 2026 at Fairplex. World's Largest Reptile Show & Sale boasts more than 100,000 sq.ft. of reptile, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, workshops, and more. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $26.90-$37.25 + parking, reptilesupershow.com
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA: The Reflexx band plays New wave and classic alternative tributes to bands like Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears and Duran Duran 6-8 p.m. at Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concerts Series. Central Park Civic Center Plaza, 30842 La Miranda St., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Free, cityofrsm.org
ROSEVILLE: Aja Vu / Stealin' Chicago, tribute to two great rock bands, Steely Dan and Chicago is live at Music in the Park concert series, 6-8 p.m. at Royer Park, 190 Park Dr., Roseville, CA. Free, rosevillemusicinthepark.com
SAN DIEGO / PACIFIC BEACH: Captain's Orders, yacht rock hits, 4-6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Green at Kate Sessions Park. Location: 5115 Soledad Rd., San Diego, CA. Free, pbtowncouncil.org
SAN FRANCISCO: SF Symphony + Bela Fleck, 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
SAN FRANCISCO: The Magic of Disney Star Wars, Toy Story 2, The Incredibles, and When You Wish Upon a Star, 1 p.m. at Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts. Location: Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA. Free, goldengateparkband.org
SAN PEDRO: 4 bands - The Off Keys + One Flight Up + Michael Forbes Explosion + The Topics perform 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Music by the Sea summer concerts in Point Fermin Park. Location: 807 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA. Free, facebook.com
SAN JOSE: Big Mike and the Hartbeats 12-piece rock, pop, swing band, 4-6 p.m. at Music in the Glen summer concert series. Location: Willow Street Park - Frank Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St., San Jose, CA. Free
SAN RAMON: Pride & Joy band, party & dance music and pop at Summer Concerts in the Park, Central Park Amphitheater. Wear your dancing shoes! Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA FE SPRINGS: RemiX band performs at Santa Fe Springs Summer Concerts in Heritage Park. Location: 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 3-12, 2026 at Fairpark. Food - Funnel Cakes, Carnival Rides, Discovery Zone, Livestock, Kids Day, Crafts, Home Arts, Fine Arts and many contests. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. $15-20 approx. santamariafairpark.com
SANTA ROSA: Sebastian Saint James Band plays indie rock and soul music in concert, 5-7 p.m. Live at Juilliard at Juilliard Park. Location: 227 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. Free, srcity.org
SIERRA MADRE: New Romantics, Taylor Swift tribute, 6-8 p.m. at Sierra Madre Summer Concerts at Memorial Park Bandshell. Location: 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA Free, cityofsierramadre.com
SUSANVILLE: Susanville Indian Rancheria Powwow July 10-12, 2026 at Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave., Susanville, CA. Free, sir-nsn.gov
TAHOE CITY: The Moga Family Band plays contemporary blues, soul and funk music, 4-7 p.m. at Commons Beach Summer Concerts. Location: 400 North Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. Free, concertsatcommonsbeach.com
TIBURON: Big Crush, dance hits, mash-ups, 4 p.m. at Belvedere / Tiburon Summer Concerts in Belvedere Park. Location: 450 San Rafael Ave., Belvedere, CA. Free, belvedereconcerts.org
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair July 10-19, 2026. In addition to the carnival, free concerts, animal and human stunts, magic and entertainment there's Tractor Pulls, Destruction Derby, Monster Trucks and Hispanic Rodeo. Location: 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA. $, stancofair.com
UKIAH: Blair Crimmins and the Hookers plays ragtime jazz, 6 p.m. at Ukiah Concerts in the Park, Todd Grove Park, 600 Live Oak Avenue, Ukiah, CA. Free, cityofukiah.com
VENTURA: Steel Drum, 1-4 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village Lawn. Location: near 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. Free, venturaharborvillage.com
WEED: Weed Carenvale July 9-12, 2026 in Downtown Weed includes a carnvial, music, food, and fun for all ages. Free admission, weedchamber.com
WOODLAND HILLS: Flashback Heart Attack band, plays 1980s hits from some of the greatest classic rock & pop artists, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Woodland Hills Concerts. Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. Free, valleycultural.org
YORBA LINDA: Wild Card, top 40, rock music, 5:30-7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Hurless Barton Park. Location: 4601 Casa Loma, Yorba Linda, CA. Free, yorbalindaca.gov
YOUNTVILLE: The Gravity Band, 60s-90s rock, 5-7 p.m. at Yountville Summer Concerts. Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 6465 Washington St., Yountville, CA. Free, townofyountville.com
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