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Saturday, July 12, 2025
46 Summer Concerts!
ALTADENA: The Walking Phoenixes, Johnny Cash tribute, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Loma Alta Park - lower lawn. Location: 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA. Free, altadenarotary.org
ARCADIA: Moonlight Melodies: An Evening With The Crooners Michael Feinstein conductor & soloist James Gish soloist Maude Maggart soloist, 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Summer Pops Concerts. Los Angeles County Arboretum. Location: 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. $tickets, pasadenasymphony-pops.org
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents Sohum Girls Band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ATASCADERO: Josh Rosenblum Band, pop, rock & blues concert at Atascadero Saturday in the Park summer concert series tonight! Location: Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand, 9305 Pismo Ave. Atascadero, CA. Free, atascadero.org
BERKELEY: Funk Fest 2-4 p.m. Berkeley Music in the Park Series at Grove Park 1730 Oregon St. Berkeley, CA. Free, berkeleyca.gov JULY 12, 2025 94703
BIG BEAR LAKE: Joe Peters & Craig Campbell 6 p.m. Big Bear Lake Village Concerts. Location: Big Bear Lake Village, Pine Knott Ave. & Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA. Free, bigbear.com
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run - July 10-13, 2025 & July 24-27, 2025 must have a fishing license to catch these slippery silversides with your bare hands only!
CAMARILLO: Blue Breeze, Motown R&B, soul, funk, jazz, & Blues, 7-9 p.m. Camarillo Summer Concerts in the Park. Constitution Park, 487 Carmen Dr., Camarillo, CA. Free, pvrpd.org
CARLSBAD: Classic Car Show July 12, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Leo Carillo Ranch. Classic Packards set in the beautiful backdrop of Hollywood actor Leo Carrillo's rustic ranch hacienda are presented by members of the San Diego Packard Club. Free walking tours of the historic structures and grounds available 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA. Free, carlsbadca.gov
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival July 12-26, 2025. Carmel Bach Festival held in multiple locations celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org
CHICO: Slice of Chico Watermelon Fest July 12, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Chico's merchants invite the community downtown for a day filled with great shopping, hot prices and FREE slices of ice-cold watermelon. L0cation: Downtown Chico, between 1st & 9th Streets, Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.net
CLAYTON: Take 2 Band, 6-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Grove. Location: The Grove Park, 6001 Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA. Free, claytonca.gov
COLTON: 138th Colton Birthday Celebration 6-9 p.m. at Colton High School Football Stadium. Live music with band Latin Soul, food vendors and a big fireworks show! Location: Rancho Ave., Colton, CA. Free, coltonca.gov
COLUMBIA: Big Band Street Dance, 6-10 p.m. with the music of Rod Harris and his Orchestra. Columbia State Historic Park Main St. Columbia, CA Free, friendsofcolumbiashp.com
COSTA MESA: Roadhouse, top 40s, rock, country, 6-9 p.m. Costa Mesa Concerts at Metropointe. Location; 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
CRESTLINE: Corks & Hops Festival, 3-8 p.m. Wine and craft beer tasting festival in a mountain town includes samples from craft breweries & wineries from across California. A free shuttle takes you throughout town to all of the Pour Station stops, stages, and shopping. $40-55, corksnhops.com
DANVILLE: Jenny Madrigal, 4-6 p.m. Music in the Plaza Prospect Park Plaza Music Series. Location: 396 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov
FORTUNA: Fortuna Rodeo July 12-20, 2025. 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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GALT: Listen Hear Band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Galt Sounds of Summer Concerts at Community Park, 1000 Walnut Avenue, Galt, CA. Free, cityofgalt.org
GASQUET: Gasquet Raft Races. The course runs 2.5 miles. The start of the event is at the convergence of the North and Middle Forks of the Smith River by the Horace Gasquet Bridge, and finishes at the Mary Adams Peacock Bridge. kcrefm.com/coastalcalendar/
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: The City of Hawaiian Gardens 20th Annual Car Show Concert July 12, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pharis Fedde Jr. High School Grounds. Dedicated to first year Impalas built 1958 Chevrolet! Location: 21409 S. Elaine Avenue Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Spectators $10 Donation, 12 and under free with paid adult, hgcity.org
HAYFORK: Trinity County Fair "Country Roads Take Me Home" July 10-13, 2025 at the Trinity County Fairgrounds. Live music, World of Amusements carnival, exotic animals, logging show, junior livestock and destruction derby! Destruction Derby July 12, 2025, 7 p.m. Location: 6000 Hwy 3, Hayfork, CA. trinitycountyfair.com
HOLLYWOOD: Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony Celebrating Bugs Bunny’s 85th Anniversary! 8 p.m. It's Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Orange County Tap Fest July 9-13, 2025 at Shorebreak Hotel. Like tap dancing? Check this out! octapfestival.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Greg Adams and East Bay Soul, jazz, 5:30-7 p.m. Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Concerts. Tickets: foapom.com
LAKE ALMANOR: Whiskey River, classic honky-tonk, 7 p.m. Lake Music Under the Stars at Almanor Country Club Bandshell, 1036 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA Free, lakealmanorcountryclub.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Past Action Heroes, 80s Cover Band, 6-9 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LAKEPORT: Lake County Rodeo & Parade July 11-12, 2025 at Lake County Fairground. Location: 401 Martin Street, Lakeport, CA. $, lakecorodeo.com/rodeo-events | rodeos
LONG BEACH: Illunis (black keys), 1-5 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, Long Beach, CA Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ALAMITOS: Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Nationals July 12, 2025, 6-10:30 p.m. at Los Alamitos Race Course
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival July 12-13, 2025. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Los Altos. 45th annual event features free concerts, Kidzone, food and wine for sale, artisan vendors selling paintings, artworks and craft items along Main and State Streets, and featured band, The Megatones performing Saturday 5-7 p.m. Free admission, downtownlosaltos.org
LOS ANGELES: Lotus Festival July 12-13, 2025. 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.
LOS ANGELES: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band (Latin Soul, Jazz Fusion) + La Verdad (Grammy-Winning Big Band), 7-10 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concerts W. 6th Street & South Park View Street, Los Angeles, CA. Free, levittlosangeles.org
LOS ANGELES: Mystical Melodies + Saami Brothers Qawwal, 6-10 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: Madi Diaz + DJ set Folk, alt-pop, Americana, 6 p.m. Off the 405 at Getty Center Concerts at The Getty Center Museum Courtyard. Location: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Free & advance ticket required, getty.edu
LOS ANGELES: Banda El Limon, Banda El Mexicano, Los Morros, y Mas! 3 p.m. at Pershing Square Free Summer Concerts. Location: 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA. Free, reserve your space on eventbrite.com
LOS ANGELES: DJ Heidi Lawden and DJ Raul Campos. 6 p.m. KCRW Summer Nights at Chinatown Central Plaza, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. Free, kcrw.com
MARINA DEL REY: MDR Symphony | Disney ∙ Pixar's Coco, 7 p.m. Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series. Location: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: James Lee Cult Revival, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MURRIETA: 80s vs 90s band, 7-9 p.m. Summer Concerts at Town Square Park Amphitheater, 11 Town Square, Murrieta, CA. Free, murrietaca.gov
ORICK Orrick Rodeo & Royalty Parade, July 12-13, 2025. 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 12-13, 2025, 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: Mads Tolling, Two-time Grammy Award winning violinist and composer, 6:30-8 p.m. Twilight Concert Series at Mitchell Park. Location: 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA. Free, cityofpaloalto.org
PALO ALTO: Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival July 12-13, 2025, 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
POMONA: East Side Story Car Show & Fiesta July 12, 2025. Legendary East Side Story Oldies series Car Show & Fiesta at Fairplex features over 500 Bombs, Lo-Lo’s, Classic & Vintage show vehicles, motorcycles & bicycles, along with Live Super Names Oldies Artist Performances. $45 + $20 parking, approx., eastsidestoryoriginal.com
REDONDO BEACH: Free Concerts on the Pier, 6-8 p.m. featuring the band, Greg in Good Company, Soulful Rock & RollHigher Ground, Disco tribute. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
REDWOOD CITY: Foreverland, Michael Jackson Tribute with horns! 3:30-6 p.m. at Port of Redwood City Rock the Dock. Location: 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 suggested donation, rockthedockrwc.com
REDWOOD CITY: Stragglyrs, rootsy, guitar-driven folk-rock and country rock, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pub in the Park includes a pop-up pub with icy beer for sale. Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
ROSSMOOR: The Emperors, rock & roll, 3-8 p.m. Music usually at 6 p.m. Rossmoor Family Festival Concerts at Rush Park. Location: 3001 Blume Drive. Rossmoor, CA. Free, rossmoor-csd.org
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 11-27, 2025, at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. July 12, 2025 is Best of California Brew Fest where a $50 ticket (includes fair admission) gets you a 3 oz. tasting glass to sample the entries and award-winning beers from 4 to 7 p.m. Open Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $16-20 + $15 parking, calexpostatefair.com
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Free Folk Festival July 12, 2025, 12-6 p.m. in Golden Gate Park. From Egyptian Belly Dance to Western Line Dance and everything in between, the folk music festival provides cultural entertainment in a variety of musical genres and style--but all with the emphasis on "folk". Bandshell stage entertainment goes 12-5 p.m. with 20-30 minute sets. Location: Golden Gate Park Music Concourse, San Francisco, CA. Free, sffolkfest.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Hailu Mergia Hailu Mergia, playing the accordion, American jazz, funk and soul, 2-4 p.m., at Yerba Buena Gardens Summer Concerts. Location: Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Art Book Fair July 10-13, 2025. Exhibition and celebration of printed material from independent publishers, artists, designers, collectors, and enthusiasts from around the world. Location: 1275 Minnesota Street San Francisco, CA. Free, sfartbookfair.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Flock of Seagirls, Ladies of the 80s tribute, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Music Under the Stars . Location: Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $, missionsjc.com
SAN MARCOS: Lefty Martin & His Right Hand Band, country, 6- 9:15 p.m. Concerts in the Garden. Location: Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos, CA. $8-10, san-marcos.net
SANTA CLARITA: Twist on Taylor, Taylor Swift tribute 7 p.m. Santa Clarita Concerts in Central Park in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santa-clarita.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Damage Inc., Metallica tribute, 12-3:30 p.m. at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Concerts. Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free to fee, sfsswapmeet.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair "Dance to Your Own Beat" July 9-13, 2025 at Fairpark. Headliner concerts include Queen Nation, Russell Dickerson, Los Lonely Boys and Larry Fleet. Hours: July 9 & 10, 3-10p; July 11-13, 12-10p. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. $15-20 approx. santamariafairpark.com
SCOTTS VALLEY: Hop N' Barley Beer and BBQ Festival 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 60 different beers & ales, 6 bands performing, 10 BBQ vendors & 50 classic VWs. Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA. $57.75 for tasting, hopnbarley.org | beer
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Music Festival July 12-27, 2025 is a series specializing in Classical and Romantic chamber music on period instruments. Location: Hanna Boys Center Auditorium 17000 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476. $, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Spazmatics, 80s new wave tribute, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concerts. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUNNYVALE: The Mason Razavi Organ Trio Jazz guitar 6-8:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale Jazz and Beyond . Location: Downtown Sunnyvale Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
SUNSET BEACH: Pancake Breakfast July 12, 2025, 8-11 a.m. Location: Community Center, 16861 12th Street, Sunset Beach, CA. $10 sold at gate. sunsetbeachca.org
TEMECULA: Richard III, July 10-19, 2025. Shakespeare in the Vines. Written by William Shakespeare; Directed by Kit Fortier. $, shakespeareinthevines.org
TOPANGA: A Midsummer Night's Dream June 8-September 15, 2025 at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum. The magical outdoors becomes an enchanted forest inhabited by lovers at the outdoor theater with a back drop of Topanga Canyon's lush and rustic natural surroundings for the beloved summer Shakespeare play. Location: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $32-60, theatricum.com
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair July 11-20, 2025. In addition to the carnival, free concerts, Reflector Man, Twiggy (water skiing ) Squirrel and sports arena Tractor Pulls 7/11-12; Destruction Derby 7/14-15; Monster Trucks 7/16-17; Hispanic Rodeo 7/20; (for extra fee.) Location: 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA. $15 fair admission + $ parking, stancofair.com
TWAINE HARTE: Kinland Station, swingin' blues, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Pines in Eproson Park. Location: 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA Free, twainhartecc.com
VENTURA: 4 Lads From Liverpool, Beatles 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
WEED: Weed Carenvale July 10-13, 2025 in Downtown Weed includes a carnvial, music, food, and fun for all ages. Free admission, facebook.com/ weedchamberofcommerce
WILLOW CREEK: Willow Creek Big Foot Days Parade & Festival July 12, 2025, 10 a.m. Big Foot Daze Parade "Mystical Legends of the Forest" is at 10 a.m. Downtown Willow Creek, Calif. willowcreekchamber.com
WRIGHTWOOD: Mountaineer Days July 12-13, 2025. Festival includes a parade, along with Bed Races and great mountain activities for the entire family.
YUCCA VALLEY: Monsters of Rock, 80s rock, classic rock, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Brehm Park, 56620 Little League Drive, Yucca, CA. Free, yucca-valley.org
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