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Thursday, July 16, 2026

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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

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

FORTUNA: Fortuna Rodeo July 11-19, 2026. See Bullfighters Only; Fortuna Rodeo; Bulls, Broncs, Bands, & Brews; and
 Deep Pit Barbeque. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, 1 Park Street, Fortuna, CA. Tickets: $15-up, fortunarodeo.com fortunarodeo.com | rodeo

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

SALINAS:  California Rodeo July 16-19, 2026 at Salinas Sports Complex. Rodeo, Colmo del Rodeo Parade in Old Town Salinas   carodeo.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

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

 

 

Past events

ANDERSON: The Koz, 70s, 80s classic rock & roll, 6 p.m.  at Mosquito Serenade in Anderson River Park, Main Street at Willow Street, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us

BASS LAKE: Lamar Leathers + Karey Nickel perform at  Bass Lake Free Summer Concert

BREA: Faultline Country, modern, classic country, 6-8 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

CAPITOLA: Sweet Voodoo, classic rock, soul & runk, 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 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

CHINO HILLS: Blue Breeze Band, Motown, 5-9 p.m. Chino Hills Free Summer Concerts Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA. Free, chinohills.org

DAVIS: Stout Rebellion, Irish folk with a rock edge, 4-8 p.m., Picnic in the Park Concerts. Location: Davis Farmers Market, Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA Free, davisfarmersmarket.org

DIAMOND BAR: Kelly Boyz, country, 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: Chris Lozano Band, country, 7-8:30 p.m. at Downey Concerts Under the Stars in Furman Park. Location: 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. Free, downeyca.org

GLENDALE: Theater at the Park 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Verdugo Park. Location: 1621 Caņada Blvd., Glendale CA. Free, glendaleca.gov

HOLLYWOOD: Juanes,  8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

LAGUNA BEACH: Savor, Santana tribute, 5:30-7 p.m.  Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Concerts $40-75 approx., foapom.com; limited free seating available to festival attendees during many of these concerts

LA HABRA: The Tokens (The Lion Sleeps Tonight), 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Habra Heights, CA. Free, lhhcity.org

LA PUENTE: Cold Duck, jazz, funk, 7-9 p.m. at La Puente Community Center Concerts in the Park. Location: 501 Glendora Avenue, La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com

LOS GATOS: Ren Geisick + San Jose Jazz All Stars, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jazz on the Plazz at Los Gatos Town Plaza, Main Street & Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA. Free, jazzontheplazz.com

MENLO PARK: Busta Groove! Motown, 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Fremont Park, 915 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov

MOUNTAIN RANCH: Nedra & Julio, Harmonica & strings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Music in the Park. Mountain Ranch Community Park, Whiskey Slide Road, Mountain Ranch, CA. Free, calaverasarts.org

MONTEBELLO: RemiX, 6:30 p.m. Summer Concerts at Grant Rea Park. Location: 600 Rea Drive, Montebello, CA. Free, montebelloca.gov

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Ted's Acoustic Jams, 5-6:45 p.m. at Music on Castro in Downtown Mountain View. Free, mountainview.gov

OAKLAND: Double Funk Crunch, 12-1 p.m. at Summer Sounds at City Center, 13th & Broadway, Oakland, CA. Free, oaklandcitycenter.com

ONTARIO: Lety Lopez & Vicky Cabrera, 7 p.m. with pre-entertainment, food, games and prizes at 5 p.m. at Ontario Town Square Concerts Jack Mercer Bandstand. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov

ORANGE: The Trip, 60s-80s rock, 6:30-8 p.m. Orange Summer Concerts in Hart Park Bandshell. Location: 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. Free, cityoforange.org

PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Fest Ruth Davies' Blues Night with Chris Cain, 7:30 p.m. $20-$62, stanfordjazz.org | lineup

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: Andre Thierry, Cajun, zydeco, 6-8 p.m. Music in the Park at Stafford Park, Corner of King St. & Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org

RIVERSIDE: The Dreamboats, 50s & 60s, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park Location: Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA. Free, riversideca.gov

SAN DIMAS: Suave the Band, Latin rock hits, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park. Location: Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Free, cityofsandimas.com

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Tijuana Dogs, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. at San Juan Summer Nites. Location: Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Free, sanjuancapistrano.org

SANTA ROSA: Dubcraft, reggae, 5-8:30 p.m. at Wednesday Night Market Concerts, Courthouse Square in Downtown Santa Rosa. Free, wednesdaynightmarket.org

SEAL BEACH: Vitalogy, Pearl Jam tribute, 6-8 p.m. Seal Beach Summer Concerts at Eisenhower Park, south side of Seal Beach Pier on Ocean Ave. & Main Street, Seal Beach, CA Free, sealbeachca,gov

SEBASTOPOL: Laurie Morvan Band + Blues Defenders, 5-8 p.m. at Summer at Ives Concerts in Ives Park. Location: 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol, CA. | The Flying Salvias, Ameri-kinda,thoughtful chaos, 6-8:30 p.m. at Hopmonk (hopmonk.com), 230 Petaluma Ave. Free, peacetown.org  

SIGNAL HILL: Knyght Ryder, 1980s tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Signal Hill Concerts in the Park at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA. Free, cityofsignalhill.org

SOLVANG: Rincons, 5-8 p.m. Music in the Park. Location: Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Free, solvangcc.com

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

STOCKTON: Whiskey Kiss, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Victory Park, 1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, CA. Free

SUNNYVALE: Groove Ride, R&B, funk, 6-8:30 p.m. at  Music and Market taking place in Downtown Sunnyvalle, Evelyn & Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org

TEMPLE CITY: Latin Soul Band Latin, 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: ghost/monster, upbeat rock, all genres, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton, CA. Free, templetoncsd.org

THOUSAND OAKS: Rag Dolls, Aerosmith tribute, 6-8 p.m. at Janns Marketplace Summer Concerts. Location: 275 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, janssmarketplace.com

TRUCKEE: Down the Rabbit Hole, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park "Salty" Gebhardy Amphitheater, 10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee, CA. Free, tdrpd.org

TUSTIN: Sega Genecide, 90s-2000s, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Peppertree Park, 230 West First St., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org

VISALIA: The Wild Side by Ian Oliver and Heart, Dust and Wild Beauty by Linda Neuhaus, Exhibition runs July 5 - 26, 2025. Open Noon-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays. Location: Arts Visalia Visual Art Center 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, CA. Free admission, artsvisalia.org

WEST COVINA: Hard Days Night, Beatles tribute, 6-9 p.m. West Covina Summer Concerts at West Covina City Hall Courtyard, 1444 W. Garvey, West Covina, CA. Free, westcovina.org

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.