California Events
Los Alamitos: Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Nationals
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ANDERSON: Riff Raff AC/DC tribute to AC/DC, 6 p.m. at Mosquito Serenade in Anderson River Park, Main Street at Willow Street, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us
BREA: Country Nation band, modern to classic country hits, 6:30-8 p.m. Concerts in the Park. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA.. Free, cityofbrea.net
BUENA PARK: Soto Band, latin, funk, R&B, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park, Boisseranc Park. Location: 7520 Dale Street, Buena Park, CA, Free, buenapark.com
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run at California Beaches July 14-17, 2026, times vary between 9:45 p.m.-2 a.m. Catch grunion with your bare hands only and take only what you plan to eat, according to California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Fishing regs apply, wildlife.ca.gov
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Heritage Days July 15-19, 2026 on Ventura Boulevard. Celebrate the city's rich heritage in the heart of Old Town Camarillo with vintage cars, carnival rides, food, local craft vendors, live music, live art and more. Free admission, camarilloheritagedays.org
CAPITOLA: Mercy & the Heartbeats, top 40 dance, 70s-80s classic covers, 6-8 p.m. at Capitola by the Sea Summer Concerts at Esplanade Park Bandstand. Location: 120 Montgomery Ave., Capitola Beach, Capitola, CA. Free, cityofcapitola.org
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
CHINO HILLS: Jimmy's Buffet, tribute to Jimmy Buffett songs, 7-8:30 p.m. at Chino Hills Summer Concerts in Veterans Park Location: 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA. Free, chinohills.org
DAVIS: Mighty Wallops band performs at Picnic in the Park Concerts 4-8 p.m. in Central Park. Location: 301 C Street, Davis, CA. Free, davisfarmersmarket.org
DIAMOND BAR: Cobra Cowboy, classic 80s with a country twist, 6:30-8 p.m. at Diamond Bar Free Summer Concerts in the Park at Summitridge Park. Location: 1425 Summitridge Dr., Diamond Bar, CA Free, cityofdiamondbar.com
DOWNEY: Electric Vinyl band, playing rock, classic rock tributes, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts Under the Stars in Furman Park. Location: 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. Free, downeyca.org
EL SEGUNDO: Max 80s + Aerial Hoop Performance, 80s party hits, top 40s, 6-8 p.m., The Point Summer Concerts. Location: The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA. Free, thepointsb.com
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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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
LA HABRA HEIGHTS: ACME Time Machine, 50s-60s rock & roll, rockabilly, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Habra Heights, CA. Free, lhhcity.org
LOS GATOS: Pacific Mambo Orchestra featuring Latin big band jazz at Jazz on the Plazz 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Los Gatos Town Plaza. Location: Main Street & Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA. Free, jazzontheplazz.com
MENLO PARK: Fog City Swampers, tribute to bands like CCR, Led Zeppelin and other rockers, 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Fremont Park, 915 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Jim Witzel Quartet performs at Music on Castro, 5-6:45 p.m. on 200 block of Castro Street, Mountain View, CA. Free concert, mountainview.gov
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents: Victor Lin: Gershwin Reimagined July 15, 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
PARADISE: Party in the Park summer concert series features Jimmy Becker and Friends, in Paradise Community Park. Enjoy the concert and marketplace vendors 5:30-8:30 p.m. Location: 5570 Black Olive Drive, Paradise, CA. Free, paradisechamber.com
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 15-26, 2026. Concerts, carnival rides and the midway, cowboy culture, xtreme car event, contests for all ages and food competitions. Open Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $14-15, midstatefair.com
REDWOOD CITY: Soucano, an 11-piece Latin rock & soul band playing the sounds of Santana, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Park in Stafford Park, Corner of King St. & Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
RIVERSIDE: Vilma Diaz Y La Sonora band plays cumbia, salsa and spicy Latin music, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park Location: Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA. Free, riversideca.gov
SAN DIMAS: Silverados, kickin' country music, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park. Location: Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Free, cityofsandimas.com
SEBASTOPOL: Burrows & Dilbeck play jazz-funk 5-6 p.m. at Peacetown Ives Park Summer Concert Series. Next up, Vernon Ice Black performs a selection of jazz-rock music at 6:30-8 p.m. in the beautiful, tree-shaded park. Location: Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol, CA. Free, peacetown.org
SOLVANG: Rincons, 60s-today, 5-8 p.m. Music in the Park. Location: Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Free, solvangcc.com
SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair July 15-19, 2026, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily except Sunday closing at 10 p.m. 3-day concert & CCPRA rodeo pass available. Susanville, CA $, lassencountyfair.org
SEBASTOPOL: Mark McLay & the Dustdevils present a great rock & roll concert 6-9 p.m. at Hopmonk Summer Concert Series. Location: Hopmonk - in The Abbey, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, CA. Free, peacetown.org
TEMPLE CITY: Mirage, Fleetwood Mac tribute band, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park celebration. Location: Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. Free, templecity.us
TEMPLETON: Santa Cruz Family Band plays rock music from 60s to today, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton, CA. Free, templetoncsd.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
TUSTIN: U2 Experience, tribute to U2, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Pack a picnic lunch or buy from food trucks and vendors. Location: Peppertree Park, 230 West First St., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
WEST COVINA: The Here4Now Band plays 70s, 80s, 90s and current hits, 6-9 p.m. West Covina Summer Concerts at West Covina City Hall Courtyard, 1444 W. Garvey, West Covina, CA. Free, westcovina.org
Past events
BASS LAKE: Vince Warner + Rocky Von Wagner perform at Bass Lake Free Summer Concert
COSTA MESA: Flashback Heart Attack, 80s tribute, 6 p.m. Costa Mesa Concerts in the Park Tuesdays in July at Fairview Park. Location: 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA. Free, costamesafoundation.org
LA PUENTE: Strange Days, tribute to The Doors rock band at Concerts in the Park, 7-9 p.m. in La Puente Park. Location: 501 Glendora Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuente.org
LIVERMORE: The Cool Tones, big band jazz, R&B, blues, rock, 6:45-8:15 p.m. at Tuesday Tunes on the Shea Homes Stage, Livermore Plaza. Location: 2400 First St., Livermore, CA. Free, lcac.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Laurie Morvan, 6-8:30 p.m. Tahoe Bluesdays at The Village of Palisades Plaza Stage. Location: 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA. Free, palisadestahoe.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Tuesday Blues Concerts 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Union Square, San Francisco, CA Free, visitunionsquaresf.com
SONOMA: Stuffed Crust, Vintage Youth-Winner of the 2025 Battle of the Bands Contest! at Grinstead Amphitheater , 6-8 p.m. at Sonoma Summer Concerts at Grinstead Amphitheater. Location: Sonoma Plaza Downtown Sonoma, CA Free, sonomastuesdaynightmarket.com
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