California Events
All-Alaskan Pig Races at the County Fair
Friday, July 18, 2025
ALAMO Moonalice, 70s rock, psychedelic, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Summer Concerts. Location: Livorna Park, 801 Livorna Road, Alamo, CA. Free. alamore.org
ALHAMBRA: Smokin' Cobras, classic rock, 7-8:30 p.m. Alhambra Summer Concerts at Alhambra Park Bandshell. Location: 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA. Free, cityofalhambra.org
ANAHEIM Bhangra by Nature, rhythms of tradition, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Summer Nights Under the Stars Pearson Park 401 N. Lemon St. Anaheim, CA $4, anaheim.net
ARCADIA: Plumeria Festival July 18-19, 2025 at Los Angeles County Arboretum. More than 100 trees with fragrant plumerias - shop, seminars, food trucks and fun. Location: 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. $15, arboretum.org
BELMONT SHORE: Stroll & Savor July 18-19, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m. Taste of Belmont Shore, with over 40 restaurants offering the best of their menus. Enjoy an evening walking along 2nd Street, savoring food from around the globe, sipping samples, shopping in our retail shops and listening to talented local musicians as you stroll with your family, friends, and dogs. $15 for 12 tasting tickets, belmontshore.org
BRENTWOOD: Big Blu Soul Revue, 60s, 70s, soul, funk, 7-9 p.m. in the Brentwood Summer Concerts Series at City Park. Location: 710 2nd St. Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
BRISBANE: DJ Sharon, 6-8:30 p.m., Concerts in the Park. Location: Brisbane Community Park Gazebo, 11 Old County Rd., Brisbane, CA. Free, brisbaneca.org
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Fancy Hagood July 18, 2025, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com
CARLSBAD: The Cold Fact, R&B with soul, 6-8 p.m. TGIF Concerts. Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, 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
CARMEL: Chicano All Stars, Latin rock, old school, R&B, 5-7 p.m. Carmel Plaza Music Series Carmel Plaza Music Series. Location: Ocean & Mission, Carmel, CA. Free, carmelplaza.com
CHICO: River Road, 7-8:30 p.m. at Chico Free Summer Concert Series Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com
CHINO: Free Summer Nights Movies on the Lawn at Chino City Hall Lawn are presented by the City of Chino Community Services, Parks & Recreation features Moana 2
CHOWCHILLA: Como Tu, regional Mexican, 8-10 p.m. at Chowchilla Sizzlin Free Summer Concerts in Veteran's Memorial Park. Location: 600 West Robertson Blvd. at North 6th St. Chowchilla, CA. Free, cityofchowchilla.org
CLOVERDALE: Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Blues slide guitar, Live at the Plaza Concerts in Downtown Cloverdale. Street fair starts at 6 p.m. and concert is usually 7-9:30 p.m. Free, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
COLTON: Stone Soul, classic Motown, 7 p.m. Colton Summer Concerts in Fleming Park. Location: 525 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA. Free, ci.colton.ca.us
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair "Find Your Happy" July 18-August 17, 2025. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. A little bit 'o country in the heart of the city brings out the 'happy' in people who get to see piglets, smell a barn, fresh-baked aromas at cooking demos, hear screams on the wild rides and marvel at the latest inventions. $, ocfair.com
COSTA MESA: OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup OC Fair July 18-19, 2025. Unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider and seltzers + live performances! The Brew Hee Haw will be held in the Action Sports Arena Fri. 7:30 p.m. with No Doubt tribute concerts & Sat 1:30 p.m. with Double Wide, country band. Location: 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA $71.50, ocbrewheehaw.com
COSTA MESA: Panjive Duo Calypso, pop, island music, 6-9 p.m. Costa Mesa Concerts at Metropointe. Location; 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
CYPRESS: Franklin Wall, modern country , 6-8 p.m. Summer Concerts on the Green at Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA, Free, cypressca.org/ summerconcerts
DEL MAR: Opening Day Hat Contest at Del Mar Racetrack 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Plaza de Mexico. Win a share of more than $4,000 in prizes in one of four categories: Best Racing Theme, Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, and Best Flowers. Show off your creation before 3 p.m. in the Plaza de Mexico on Opening Day. Winners announced after the 6th race. Opening Day is expected to sell out, purchase tickets - including general admission - in advance. Location: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $, dmtc.com
EASTVALE: Fortunate Son, CCR tribute, 7:30-9 p.m., 65th Street Live Concerts. Location: Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St., Eastvale, CA. Free, jcsd.us
EL DORADO HILLS: Pop Fiction, pop, R&B, rock, hip-hop, 7-9:30 p.m. Summer Concert Series, El Dorado Hills Community Park, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA. Free, edhcsd.org
EUREKA: The Starhoppers + The Riving, 6-8 p.m. Eureka Summer Concerts at Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka, CA Free, fridaynight.market
FONTANA: Night Market 6-10 p.m. Held on Spring Street between Sierra Ave. & Juniper Ave., event includes Music Food, Drinks, Vendors, Graffiti Art, Jumpers, Crafts , Photo Booths & more. Additional dates: October 17, 2025. Free, fontanaca.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,
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FOSTER CITY: Patton Leatha, Motown, 6-8 p.m., Concerts in the Park Series. Location: Leo J. Ryan Amphitheatre, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA. Free, fostercity.org
FRESNO: MYSTIFIED! INXS Tribute, 7-10 p.m. Engelmann Cellars Friday Night Wine Concerts Location: 3275 North Rolinda, Fresno, CA. $24.78 general admission online - concerts 21+ only, engelmanncellars.com
GLENDALE: Ara Dabandjian Quartet. world music, 7 p.m. Brand Summer Music Series. Location: Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HOLLYWOOD: Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, 8 p.m. It's Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LAGUNA BEACH: The Sea Monks, rockabilly, country,blues, 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
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival, 11 a.m. daily at Sawdust Festival Grounds. Fine arts, entertainment and sawdust. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts. Pageant $35-up, or Festival only $10-15, foapom.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Art A-Fair Festival 115 known artists in a juried art show and sell, along with entertainment, concerts and food available for purchase. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. $10 or season pass $15, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA NIGUEL: The Dreamboats, 50s, 60s hits, 6:30-8 p.m. at Laguna Niguel Summer Concerts. Location: Crown Valley Community Park Amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LAGUNA HILLS: Radio Royalty, 80s hits on the radio dial, dance, party, 6:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Summer Concerts at Laguna Hills Community Center. Bring blankets and chairs. Location: 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA. Free admission, lagunahillsca.gov
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Billy Nation, Billy Joel tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA. $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LAKEPORT: Beatz Werkin, rock & roll, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lakeport Summer Concerts in the Park. Location: Library Park 200 Park St. Lakeport, CA. Free, lakecochamber.com
LA PUENTE: The Holloway, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
LATHROP: Plaid City, rock & roll covers, Concert in the Park July 25, 2025 - 7 p.m. at the Generations Center Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic and a group of friends to enjoy this free concert. Location: 450 Spartan Way, Lathrop, CA. Free, ci.lathrop.ca.us
LOS ANGELES: Prelude - Bach Bebop + Suraj Partha , 6-9 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: Music Center's Dance DTLA 7-11 p.m. Come dance under the stars! Location: 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Free, all ages, musiccenter.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Reggae Festival July 18-20, 2025 at The Village at Mammoth. Line up: Artikal Sound System, Vana Liya, Pipe Down- Alific, Mykal Rose, Junior Toots, Ginger Roots, Indica Roots, Eli-Mac, Kyle Smith and Roots of Mine. Location: 100 Canyon Blvd, Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free admission, mammothreggae.com
MARYSVILLE: Peach Festival July 18-19, 2025. Held in Historic Old Town Marysville Downtown Marysville, CA Amusement rides, kids area, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment and more. marysvillepeachfest.com
MARIPOSA: Yosemite Jazz Band, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MILPITAS: Other People's Money, rock, 7 p.m. at Milpitas Summer Concerts. Location: Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA. Free, milpitas.gov
MISSION VIEJO: The 805 Social Club, pop hits, 6:30 p.m. Concerts on the Go. Oso Viejo Park, Village Green, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. Free, cityofmissionviejo.org Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MODESTO: Dave Dow & Friends, 7-9 p.m. Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MORGAN HILL: Faithfully Live, Journey tribute, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA. Free, visitmorganhill.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Daze On the Green, party cover band, 6-7:30 p.m. Concerts on the Plaza Location: Mountain View Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. mountainview.gov
NAPA: Ariel Marin Band + Led Joplin, 6-10 p.m. Friday Nights in the Park. Location: Veteran's Park, 3rd & Main Streets, Napa, CA. Free admission & free parking, donapa.com
BALBOA ISLAND: The Nomads, surf rock, 6-7:30 p.m. Balboa Island Summer Concerts at Balboa Island Park. Location: 107 Agate Ave., Newport Beach, CA. Free, biia.org
NORCO: The Thunder Rolls, Garth Brooks tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Pikes Peak Park, 97 6th St., Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, rock & roll, folk, 6-8:30 p.m. at North Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach, Kings Beach North Lake Tahoe, Calif. Free, northtahoebusiness.org
NOVATO: Papa Joe & the New Deal, 60s to today, cover band at Concerts on the Green Location: Novato Civic Green Flex Space, 901 Sherman Ave. Novato, CA. Free, novato.org
OAKDALE: Aidyn Davis Band, classic and modern country hits, 6-8:30 p.m. at Oakdale Concerts in the Park. Location: Dorada Park, 590 N Yosemite Ave., Oakdale, CA. Free, oakdalecachamber.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Gnarley, 5-7 p.m. at SunSets Music Series Location: Events Plaza Stage in the Village, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA. Free, palisadestahoe.com
OXNARD: The Rayford Bros., country, rockabilly, blues, surf & greasy rock-n-roll, 6-8:30 p.m., Heritage Square Concerts. Location: Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PALO ALTO: Angels on Stage, Magical Bridge Concerts at Magical Bridge Playground, Mitchell Park, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA. Free, magicalbridge.org
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 16-27, 2025. 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
PIERCY: Northern Nights July 18-20, 2025. Music. Cannabis. Art. Glamping. Wellness. Redwoods. Acts: Jungle DJ Set, Zeds Dead, Alun, Justin Martin, Livity, Walker & Royce, Bachelors of Science, Balkan Bump, Cut Chemist, Beat Kitty, Super Future, Uniqu3, Wreckno, Beat Kitty, Life on Planets, Shaded & more Location: Cooks Valley Campground $149-599 approx., northernnights.org
PLEASANT HILL: Blues & Brews Festival July 18-19, 2025. Friday Pre-Party 6-9p; Saturday Main Festival 4-9. at Pleasant Hill Park. Unlimited Craft Beer Tasting, Food & Merch Vendors, Blues music live! Location: 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. $, bluesandbrewsfestival.com/
PLEASANTON: Evan Thomas & The Brotherhood, blues, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantondowntown.net
REDLANDS: Naturally 7, "Best a cappella group in the world" - said Quincy Jones, 8 p.m., Summer Music Festival at Redland Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands, CA. Free, redlandsbowl.org
REDONDO BEACH: South Bay Greek Festival July 18-20, 2025. Location: St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach, CA. Hours: Friday 5-10p; Saturday 12-10p; Sunday 12-9p. Admission is affordable and there's lots of fun at this annual event in the South Bay. $5. $2 off 12-5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, sbgreekfestival.com
REDWOOD CITY: Boys of Summer, Eagles tribute, 6-8 p.m. at Music on the Square. Location: Redwood City Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityevents.com
ROHNERT PARK: Third Rail, country, 5-9 p.m. at Party on the Plaza Concerts. Friday Night Market - City Center Plaza, 500 City Center Drive, Rohnert Park, CA. Free, rpcommunityservices.org
ROSEMEAD: Smooth Sounds of Santana, Santana tribute band, 7-9 p.m. at Rockin' Summer Concerts. Location: Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex, 8471 Klingerman St., Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 11-27, 2025, at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Open Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $16-20 + $15 parking, calexpostatefair.com
SALINAS: California Rodeo July 17-20, 2025 at Salinas Sports Complex. Rodeo, Colmo del Rodeo Parade in Old Town Salinas carodeo.com
SAN CARLOS: Petty Rocks, Tom Petty tribute, 6-8 p.m. at San Carlos Summer Concert Series in Burton Park, 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos, CA. Free, cityofsancarlos.org
SAN DIEGO: Band Overboard, yacht rock, 5:30 p.m. at Point Loma Summer Concerts. Location: Point Loma Park 1049 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org
SAN DIEGO: 256th Mission San Diego de Alcala parish anniversary Jubilee Festival of the Bells July 18-20, 2025. Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA. missionsandiego.org
SAN JOSE: Water Lantern Festival July 18-20, 2025, 5:30-10 p.m. at Almaden Lake Park. Food trucks, Floating lantern kit, LED candle, Commemorative drawstring bag, Marker, Playing Cards, Conversation Cards, Lantern retrieval and supporting water.org cause. Location:6099 Winfield Blvd., San Jose, CA. $30.99-57.99, waterlanternfestival.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Vibe Setters, soul, funk, 5-8 p.m. Concerts in the Plaza. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com
SAN MARINO: Abba LA, Abba tribute, 6-8 p.m., Summer Sunset Concerts. Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA. Free, cityofsanmarino.org
SAN RAMON: Bell Brothers, Americana, country, and rock, 5:30 p.m. Summer Concerts in the Park. The San Ramon Arts Foundation sells food, wine, beer, soda, and water. Shade structures, tents, and umbrellas are permitted at the top of the ridge/hill only to ensure lines of site remain open at Central Park Amphitheater. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA BARBARA: California Wine Festival July 18-19, 2025 at Santa Barbara Beachside Chase Palm Park. Tri-tip provide by BBQ Competitors, artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses. Location: 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA. $89-255, californiawinefestival.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS:Safety Orange, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Eco, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Fridays Concerts at Santa Maria Town Center West Parking Lot, S. Broadway & Cook St., Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SAUSALITO: Bermudagrass Triangle, tropical jazz, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay Gabrielson Park Anchor St. & Humboldt Ave., Sausalito, CA. Table seating tix, Free grass seating, first come first serve, fills up quickly sausalitoca.gov
SHASTA LAKE: Lance Michael Cornwell, 6-8:30 p.m. City of Shasta Lake Free Concerts at Clair Engle Park Shasta Lake, CA Free, cityofshastalake.org
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: American Mile, 5:45-9:15 p.m. Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair July 16-20, 2025, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily except Sunday closing at 10 p.m. 3-day concert & rodeo pass available: Concerts with Parmalee, Rodney Atkins. CCPRA Rodeo. Susanville, CA $21.60 unlimited admission, lassencountyfair.org
TEMECULA: Richard III, July 10-19, 2025. Shakespeare in the Vines. Written by William Shakespeare; Directed by Kit Fortier. $, shakespeareinthevines.org
TEMECULA: The Kings of Queen, Queen Tribute, Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. ticket, thorntonwine.com
TULARE: Toad the Wet Sprocket + Sixpence None the Richer, 7:30 p.m., Tulare Summer Concerts. $, spadeentertainment.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
VACAVILLE: Time Bandits, R&B, rock, pop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Creekwalk Concerts in Andrews Park. Location: 614 East Monte Vista, Vacaville, CA. $3, age 12 years & under free, ci.vacaville.ca.us
VICTORVILLE: Queen Legion, Queen Tribute, 6-8:30 p.m. Summer Concerts Series in Hook Park. Location: 14973 Joshua St., Victorville, CA. Free, victorvilleca.gov
WATSONVILLE: Edwin y su Grupo Elite, 6-8 p.m., Watsonville Music in the Plaza. Downtown City Plaza, Watsonville, CA. Free, watsonville.gov
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