California Events
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 JOSE: Cisco Kid, tribute to the band WAR, 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 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
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
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
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
Past events
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
WRIGHTWOOD: Mountaineer Days July 12-13, 2025. Festival includes a parade, along with Bed Races and great mountain activities for the entire family.
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