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ALAMEDA: Art & Wine Festival July 25-26, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with free rock concerts all day, including Fog City Swampers, a CCR tribute. Alameda's biggest free street event of the year, featuring over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors; local beer and wine; continuous live music on three stages; and a kids' areas. downtownalameda.com

ALTADENA: Las Chikas, all female salsa band, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Loma Alta Park - lower lawn. Location: 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA. Free, altadenarotary.org

ANAHEIM: Britain's Finest, The Beatles rock tribute, 7-9 p.m. Summer Nights Under the Stars Pearson Park 401 N. Lemon St. Anaheim, CA. Free ticketed event, anaheim.net

APPLE HILL: Summer Harvest Days July 25-26 & August 1-2, 2026, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Participating ranches offer activities and fresh foods & produce such as berries, plums, peaches, vegetables, wine, hard cider, baked goods, jams, treats, wine and more! applehill.com

APTOS: Summertine Music concert series, 2-4:30 p.m. features Joint Chiefs performing funk, acid jazz, and R&B at California Coffee in the Beer & Wine Garden. All are welcome to listen to the free concerts. Location:  9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA. Free & open to public, cacoffeeaptos.com

ARCADIA: A Toast to the Rat Pack with Larry Blank conductor and soloists: Carmen Bradford, Steve Lippia and Todd Murray, 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: Cowtown Sound band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org

ATASCADERO: PUSH band plays rock-infused dance hits, 70s to today, at Saturdays in the Park Summer Concerts 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Location: 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, CA. Free, visitatascadero.com 

AVALON: Betamaxx, 80s rock, pop tributes at Avalon Summer Concerts on the Wrigley Stage. Listen to the sounds of Madonna, Depeche Mode, Michale Jackson and the greatest hits from the 1980s. Time: 8-10 p.m.,  Free, lovecatalina.com

BENICIA: Benicia Waterfront Festival July 25-26, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Music, Craft Beers & Wine, Tasty Foods, Vendor Village, Kids' Activity Alley. Bands. $, beniciamainstreet.org

BIG BEAR LAKE: TLR, Experience The Eagles + Journeymen, The Music of Boston, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Music in the Mountains at  Big Bear Discovery Center Big Bear Amphitheater Location: 40824 Big Bear Blvd., Fawnskin, CA. $40-60, mountainsfoundation.org

BURBANK: Fooz Fighters + The Ultimate Rock Band 6:30 p.m. Starlight Bowl Concerts Location: 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, CA. Tickets: $15-up, starlightbowl.com Parking $10

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

CAMINO: Farm to Fork 6-10 p.m. presented by Apple Hill Growers. Beautiful orchard and vineyard views and a delicious, wine paired meal, including appetizers and hard cider. Also featuring produce from Apple Hill Grower Farms, a berry inspired dessert smorgasbord, and music. Location: Delfino Farms, 3205 North Canyon Rd., Camino, CA. $150.21, applehill.com

CLAYTON: The Houserockers playing rock, blues, funk, 60s soul and R&B at Concerts in the Grove at "The Grove" Park, 6001 Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA. Free, claytonca.gov

COLFAX: Matt Rainey & the Dippin' Sauce, blues, rock, Americana & psychedelic jam 5-9 p.m. Live in Colfax - Summer Music Series Art Park in Downtown Colfax South Main Street Colfax, CA Free, liveincolfax.com

COSTA MESA: Crossroads Band, classic rock, 6-9 p.m. Metro Pointe Concerts Fridays And Saturdays at Metro Pointe Shopping Mall. Location: 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com

COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 17-August 16, 2026. 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

CYPRESS: National Night Out Block Party July 25, 2026, 5-8 p.m. at Civic Center Green. Cypress Police Department and Cypress Recreation & Community Services are teaming up with School safety tips with Officer Donut Crime prevention resources with Cypress PD DJ, local exhibitors, giveaways Touch a Truck Free food and more! Location: 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA. Free, cypressca.org

DANVILLE: Dream Like Taylor band is a tribute concert to the music of Taylor Swift at Music in the Park, 6-8 p.m. in the Town Green. Location: 400 Front Street, Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov 

ELK GROVE: Strauss Festival July 23-26, 2026. Free outdoor festival features a live orchestra and colorfully costumed waltz and polka dancers in Elk Grove Park. Free, straussfestival.com

ETNA: Scott Valley Pleasure Park Old Time Rodeo July 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Ranch Bronc Riding | Bull Riding | Open Team Roping | Mix Team Roping | Calf Roping | Steer Wrestling | Girls Barrel Racing | Girls Breakaway | Ribbon Roping | Wild Cow Milking 1 Roper, 1 Mugger | Cow Hide Race | Saddle Cow | Animal Scramble.  Location: 97 Island Rd. Etna CA. $, etnarodeo.com

HOLLYWOOD: Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight: Just the Two of Us  8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

HOOPA: Hoopa Rodeo July 24-25, 2026 at Hoopa Rodeo Grounds. 4 p.m. gate, 7 p.m. Grand Entry. Friday is CCPRA Rodeo. Saturday is Bulls & Broncs Calcutta. Location: 1767 Pine Creek Rd.,  Hoopa, CA. $,  facebook.com/hooparodeo | rodeos

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Bonfire, AC/DC tribute band at  SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Huntington Beach, CA. Free, sealegsatthebeach.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: US Open of Surfing July 25-August 2, 2026 at Huntington City Beach next to HB Pier. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. most days. Free admission to most events , usopenofsurfing.com

JULIAN: Sip of Julian, July 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Julian Town Hall. Get your map, logo glasses, and enjoy the annual event featuring Julian's alcoholic beverage purveyors. Location: 2129 Main St. Julian, CA $, julianca.com

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: The Ariel Jean Band, original country songs, three-part harmonies, 5-10 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m. at Music on the Lake Concerts, Lakeport Konocti Vista Casino & Resort. Bring your lawn chairs. No outside food & drink permitted. Location: 2755 Mission Rancheria Road. Lakeport, CA. Free, konocti-vista-casino.com

LOMPOC: Mission Life Day. Experience first hand some of the crafts and industries such as tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing that enabled the missions to be successful communities. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA  lapurisimamission.org | Region: Central Coast

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival July 25, 2026, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.  Location: Marine Stadium, 5225 East Paoli Way, Long Beach CA. lbdragonboat.com

LONG BEACH: So Rad plays 90s music in the afternoon at Summertime in the SLV  Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com

LONG BEACH: Smooth plays R&B music 6-10 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV  Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com

LOS ANGELES: Horse Lords, post-punk, 6 p.m. at Off the 405 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: Mariachi El Bronx + Tijuana Panthers! Mexican mariachi + indie, garage, surf rock at Grand Park Concerts 6-10 p.m. in Grand Park California Plaza. Location: 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free, grandperformances.org 

MAMMOTH LAKES: Villagefest July 24-25, 2026 at Village Plaza Eastern Sierras annual Mammoth VillageFest promises Libations, Food and Rock & Roll at the free-admission event at the Village at Mammoth, 1 Canyon Blvd. Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free, mammothvillagefest.com

MARINA DEL REY: Tyrese, well known R&B singer, 7 p.m. at Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. Attendance is first come first serve as space permits. Park opens at 6 a.m. Location: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov

MARIPOSA: The Stereo Hopeful, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org

McCLOUD: McCloud Lumberjack Fiesta July 24-26, 2026. Lil Miss Fiesta and Lil Logger competition, logging competitions, Harold Benedict memorial horseshoe tournament & more. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Sponsored by McCloud Community Recreation Council.

MISSION VIEJO: Rachel Platten, female pop originals and tributes 7 p.m. at Lake Mission Viejo Summer Concerts, Mission Viejo, CA. Free to members, $20 up to 4 guests per member, lakemissionviejo.org

MONTEBELLO: Funk Station + The Wise Guys Big Band Machine + The Flux Capacitors+ Miriam Neblina, Latin, rock, big band sounds and more at Downtown Street Fest, 3-10 p.m. Location: Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA. Free, montebelloca.gov

MOORPARK: The 805 Social Club, plays pop music tonight, 6 p.m. Moorpark Summer Concerts Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark, CA. Free, moorparkca.gov

MOUNTAIN HOUSE: Yacht Rockers band plays yacht rock music of the 70s and 80s at Music in the Park 7-9:30 p.m. in Central Community Park. Location: 25 Main Street, Mountain House, CA. Free, mountainhouseca.gov

MURRIETA: Kings of 88, classic piano rock hits by Elton John, Billy Joel, The Beatles 7-9 p.m. at Murrieta Summer Concert Series in Town Square Park Amphitheater. Location: 11 Town Square, Murrieta, CA. Free, murrietaca.gov

NICE: One of These Nights, Eagles tribute, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at Robinson Rancheria Resort Concerts. Location: 1545 State Highway 20, Nice, CA. Free age 21+, rrrc.com

NORCO: Day of the Cowboy Rodeo July 25, 2026, 7 p.m. at Ingalls Event Center. Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy at the City of Norco's action-packed, family-fun Rodeo. Location: 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco, CA. $25-40, norco.ca.us

NOVATO: Top Shelf band plays soul, Motown, pop and funk music, 5-7 p.m. Hot Amphitheater Nights at Hamilton Amphitheater, 601 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA. Free, novato.gov

OAKLAND: Rhonda Sauce, jazz   3-6 p.m. at Levitt Vibe Oakland Music Series in Arroyo Viejo Park, 7701 Krause Ave., Oakland, CA. Free, blackculturalzone.org

PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents:   Yilian Caņizares Trio July 25, 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

PASADENA: Julian Torres Y Mariachi Cenzontle, mariachi,  6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.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

PETALUMA: Petaluma Music Festival July 25, 2026, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. Lineup includes: 10,000 Maniacs, The Smithereens, Alejandro Escovedo, Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Markus James Duo, Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes, Van Goat, Pardon the Interruption, Don't Tell John, Kayatta, Gas Money, Captain Monk and DJ Tecni. Location: 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA. $72.94, petalumamusicfestival.org

PINE VALLEY: Pine Valley Days Parade July 24-25, 2026 includes Deep Pit BBQ, Concerts and more

QUINCY: Plumas-Sierra County Fair July 23-26, 2026. Location: 204 Fairgrounds Road, Quincy, CA. $, plumas-sierracountyfair.net

REDLANDS: Disney's FROZEN, The Musical, July 23-26, 2026, 8 p.m. at Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. Location: Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands, CA. Free, redlandsbowl.org

REDONDO BEACH: Chad & the Ship of Fools, post punk music, Concerts on the Pier 6-8 p.m. on Redondo Beach Pier. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Location: 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com 

REDWOOD CITY: The Collective band, UK invasion, rock, 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

SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 17-August 2, 2026 at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Open Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $, calexpostatefair.com

SAN ANSELMO: Secret Lives, rock & roll, classic rock, 6-8:30 p.m. Live on the Avenue Summer Concerts in Downtown San Anselmo. Location: Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA. Free, liveontheavenue.org

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Comic-Con International July 23-26, 2026 at San Diego Convention Center. This is the biggest, best known anime/ comic convention in the nation!  Location: 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA. $80-100 per day. Register and buy a badge at: comic-con.org | anime

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Art Book Fair July 23-26, 2026. 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 FRANCISCO: Orchids in the Park July 25-26, 2026 in San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers. Orchid Displays, Plant Sales, Workshops for all. Location: 1199 9th St. San Francisco, CA $, orchidsanfrancisco.org | home shows

SAN JOSE: San Jose Italian Family Festa July 25-26, 2026 at History Park. Street Dance, Grape Stomp, arts & crafts, kids entertainment, wine tasting,  Cooking Stage, live musical entertainment and more. Location: 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA Free admission, iahfsj.org | italianfamilyfestasj.org

SAN JOSE: OffKai Expo, The VTuber Convention July 24-26, 2026 at San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Sessions include: Songwriting 101, Creating VTuber Models as a Job and
Anikura Dance Party. Location: 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA. $, offkaiexpo.com  | anime

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Disco Inferno, disco tribute concert at Music Under the Stars. Location: Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $, missionsjc.com

SAN MARCOS: Wayward Sons, 80s arena rock - Journey, Queen, Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, 6-9:15 p.m. Concerts in the Gardens at Wood House Gardens in Woodland Park. Location: 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos, CA. Tickets $8-10, sanmarcosca.gov  

SANTA BARBARA: Woodies at the Beach, July 25, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at West Campus, Santa Barbara City College presented by The Santa Barbara Woodie Club. Location: 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Public invited, free admission,  santabarbarawoodies.com

SANTA CLARITA: Rag Dolls, an all female Aerosmith band tribute, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santa-clarita.com

SANTA MARIA: Red Oak Country band plays 80s and 90s country hits at Concerts in the Park 6-8 p.m. in Pioneer Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Location: 1150 W. Foster, Santa Maria, CA. Free, cityofsantamaria.org

SANTEE: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com

SIMI VALLEY: The Way band plays 80s, 90s hits, 6:30 p.m. at Simi Valley Summer Concerts in Rancho Simi Community Park. Location: 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley, CA. Free, rsrpd.org 

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: The Jackeyes band 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com

STATELINE, NV: Lauren Daigle in concert at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Caesar's Republic. Location: Highway 50 at Stateline Avenue, Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV. $, ticketmaster.com 

TEMECULA: Brian Culbertson in concert playing Smooth Jazz at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series. 6 p.m. opens, 7 p.m. concert. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $125-285, thorntonwine.com

TORRANCE: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain, Americana, folk, Woodstock tribute, 5 p.m. at Torrance Summer Nights Concerts in Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA Free, torranceca.gov

TWAIN HARTE: Gotcha Covered, rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. Concerts in the Pines. Location: Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA. Free, twainhartecc.com

VENTURA: Fortunate Son, CCR tribute band performs at Music Under the Stars concerts July-August at Los Olivas Adobe. Location: 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $tickets, cityofventura.ca.gov

VENTURA:  Dr. Wu band plays a tribute concert to Steely Dan, 6-9 p.m. at free Ventura Summer Tribute Concerts at Aqua Beachfront. Location: 450 East Harbor Boulevard outdoors at Crowne Plaza promenade,  Ventura, CA Free, public welcome, venturagratefuldead.com

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Tom Petty / Stevie Nicks tributes, 6 p.m. at Saturday Concerts in the Park in Berniece Bennett Park. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Location: 31800 Village Crest Road Westlake Village, CA. Free, wlv.org

WOODLAND: Midnight Mass Car Swap July 25, 2026, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Yolo County Fairground. Poor Boys famous Midnight Mass  epic automotive swap meet brings unique parts for different kinds of automotive vehicles. Location: 1250 Gum Ave., Woodland, CA. $20, yolocountyfair.net

YUCCA VALLEY: Upstream, reggae, Caribbean music, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Yucca Valley Community Center Ball Field, 57090 Twentynine Palms Way, Yucca, CA. Free, yucca-valley.org

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