California Events
Sunday, July 28, 2024
ALAMEDA: Art & Wine Faire July 27 -28, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Alameda. Enjoy the summer sun and island breeze at 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 two kids' areas. downtownalameda.com
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair "Always a Good Time" July 19-August 18, 2024. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. $13-15, ocfair.com
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - The Music of Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and More: + Boublil and Schönberg's Do You Hear the People Sing? July 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Free Summer Concerts in Central Park features Surf's Up performing at 5 p.m. at the gazebo behind Central Library.
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 17-28, 2024. Concerts with popular acts such as Jelly Roll (Jul.23), carnival rides and the midway, cowboy culture, xtreme car event, contests for all ages and food competitions. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $15, midstatefair.com
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 12-28, 2024, at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $16, calexpostatefair.com
YORBA LINDA: City of Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park, a perennial summer favorite, returns in 2024 with six concerts in Hurless Barton Park. The free Sunday evening entertainment offers a variety of popular music for all to enjoy with the band, The Reflexx, featured tonight.
YOUNTVILLE: Sundays in the Park is a free concert series produced and presented by the Town of Yountville, taking place in Veterans Park. Bring picnic baskets or buy food truck options and groove to the sounds of Jason Movrich & Friends.
Past events
ALAMEDA: 626 Night Market Bay Area July 28-30, 2023 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in an epic event spread over 10+ football fields of space. Hours: Friday 3-11 p.m., Sat.&Sun. 1-11 p.m. Location: (Gate 8 or 12 off Valley Ave) $5, $15 parking, 626nightmarket.com
ALHAMBRA: Summer Concerts features Latin Soul band at Alhambra Park Bandshell, 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA cityofalhambra.org Free 7-8:30 p.m. This is the final concert of this summer series!
ANAHEIM: Baile Y Canto, A Celebration Of The Folkloric Arts, at Family And Cultural Shows at Pearson Park. Location: 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA. Free, but ticketed event register online at anaheim.net anaheim.net/ 1432/ Pearson-Park-Amphitheatre Fridays At 6:30 p.m.
BEAR VALLEY: Bear Valley Music Festival July 21-August 6, 2023. $ tickets. Season tickets range from $425 to $725 bearvalleymusicfestival.org | lineup
BEAUMONT: Touch a Truck and Market 6-8 p.m. at Noble Regional Park, 390 Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA. Free, beaumontcachamber.com
BRENTWOOD: Apple Z band, performing Top 40, Dance, Rock at Summer Concerts in City Park, 710 2nd St., Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
BRISBANE: Livewire Band Party, 60s, 70s, today's hits at Summer Concerts in Brisbane Community Park Gazebo, 11 Old County Rd., Brisbane, CA. Free, ci.brisbane.ca.us
CARLSBAD: Jungle Fire, Afro, Latin, Funk music at TGIF Concerts in the Parks, celebrating 36 years of Carlsbad's favorite musical tradition! Location: Calavera Hills Community Park
CARMEL BY THE SEA: Chicano All Stars, Latin rock, Old School and R&B music at Summer Concerts This is the last concert of the summer series. Enjoy!
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival July 15-29, 2023 $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org 15-day Music Celebration in Carmel-by-the-Sea The Carmel Bach Festival celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach
CHICO: ThunderLump band performs at Chico Concerts in the Plaza June-October, Fridays since 1978! Chico City Plaza, 418 Main Street, Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com
CLOVERDALE: Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings, Slide Guitar Blues music at Live at the Plaza Summer Concerts in Downtown Cloverdale at the Street Fair. 6 p.m. Live Music 6:30-9:30 p.m. cloverdaleartsalliance.org
COLTON: The OC3 Band does Classic Rock music at Summer Concerts in Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA. Free, ci.colton.ca.us
CYPRESS: Like Totally Fer Sure, 80s Music, performed at Summer Concerts on the Green. Just two more concerts remaining after this week at Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA.
DUNSMUIR: Pacific Crest Music Festival Season 11 runs July 28 - Aug 8, 2023 pacificcrestmusic.com Music in the Mountains Musicians from around the country come to Dunsmuir, CA to learn and to play together. | music
EASTVALE: Paperback Writer, The Beatles tribute, at Eastvale 65th Street Live Summer Concerts July-August in Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St., Eastvale, CA. Free, jcsd.us
EL CAJON: Stone Soul Soul, Motown, R&B music, at El Cajon Dinner & a Concert Summer Music On the Prescott Promenade, 329 E. Main, El Cajon, CA. downtownelcajon.com Free
ELK GROVE:
Strauss Festival July 27-30, 2023
Location:
Elk Grove, CA
FAIRFIELD: Rendishun band at Summer Concerts held in Woodcreek Park. Free, fairfield.ca.gov
FOLSOM: Fryed Brothers Band at Summer Concerts held in Folsom City Lions Park, 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA. This is the final concert of the summer of music.Free, folsom.ca.us
FOSTER CITY: Fast Times, 80s band, at Summer Concerts in Leo J. Ryan Amphitheatre, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA. Free, fostercity.org
FREMONT: Neon Velvet band at Summer Concerts at Pacific Commons Shopping Center, 43440 Boscell Rd., Fremont, CA. Free, pacificcommons.com
FRESNO: Fast Times, 80's Concert Experience, Summer Concerts Engelmann Cellars Friday Night Wine Concerts 3275 North Rolinda Fresno, CA 93723 $15-up, engelmanncellars.com 21+ only, No Pets
GLENDALE: Lizzy & the Triggermen, Jazz, Swing Music at Summer Concerts. Brand Summer Music Series at Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org/ brandsummermusicseries
LAGUNA HILLS: Savor, Santana tribute at Summer Concerts Laguna Hills Community Center & Sports Complex 25555 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA Free admission, ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Wanted, Bon Jovi Tribute band performs at Summer Concerts in Lake Arrowhead Village among the towering pines of the San Bernardino Mountains. Location: 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA
LAKEPORT: L.C. Diamonds, Classic Hits you won't want miss at Summer Concerts in Library Park, 200 Park St., Lakeport, CA. Free, lakecochamber.com
LA PUENTE: The Impulse Band performs at La Puente Farmers Market Live Summer Concerts. Location: 15900 Central Avenue, Central/Stimson, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Nights featuring live music with Flashback Heart Attack, 80s cover band. Enjoy a special zoo at a special time in the best time of year!
MAMMOTH LAKES: Villagefest July 28-29, 2023 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 mammothvillagefest.com | lineup
McCLOUD: McCloud Lumberjack Fiesta July 28-30, 2023 in HooHoo Park. Event includes a parade, food vendors, games, logging contests, kids contests, watermelon, music & more. mccloudchamber.com/lumberjack-fiesta
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Music Festival July 28, 2023, 4 p.m. Emerging Artists Recital. Location: Preston Hall, 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA. $15-30
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Music Festival July 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Ranky Tanky. Location: Tent Concert Hall, 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA. $15-55
NAPA: Blue Note Jazz Festival July 28-30, 2023 at Silverado Resort Silverado Resort. The festival offers an up-close and personal experience with the artists like Lalah Hathaway, Mary J Blige, Nas and more (see full lineup) moving from stage to stage. Location: 1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa, CA. $224-1500 approx., bluenotejazzfestival.com
NAPA: Napa Friday Nights in the Park 6-10 p.m. features 2 bands, Sonoma Shakers + The Daniel Castro Band, in Veteran's Park 3rd & Main Streets Napa, CA Free admission & free parking, donapa.com
NEWARK: OMT Band + Tortilla Soup, performing at Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concerts in Shirley Sisk Grove, Newark, CA. Free, newark.org This is the last concert of the season. Get out and enjoy the music!
NORCO: This is the final concert of the season and it features a great band, Country Nation! Summer Concerts are held in Pikes Peak Park, 97 6th St., Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Blü Egyptian Funk, bluegrass, reggae, world music & rock n' roll music at North Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach Summer Concerts Fridays, June-September, at Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, northtahoebusiness.org
OAKDALE: Mariachi la Union de Modesto performs at Oakdale Concerts in the Park Fridays, July-September in Dorada Park, Oakdale, CA. Free
ORANGE COUNTY: Nacho Libre Movie Orange County Parks Summer Movies at Irvine Regional Park
OXNARD: Los Xiquenos, Chicano Folk, Rock en Espanol, Cumbias Summer Concerts Heritage Square 715 South A Street Oxnard, CA.
PALO ALTO: San Francisco Ballet's Danny Sullivan, Pianist with songs interactive for young Summer Concerts Music is Magic Summer Concert Series May-August, Fridays Magical Bridge Playground Mitchell Park 3700 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA Free, facebook.com/MagicalBridge magicalbridge.org
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 19-30, 2023. Concerts with popular acts such as Luke Bryan or Sammy Hagar, carnival rides and the midway, cowboy culture, xtreme car event, contests for all ages and food competitions. midstatefair.com
PINE VALLEY: Pine Valley Days July 28-29, 2023
PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair "Zinfandel & Zinnias" July 27-30, 2023. Kids Tractor Pull, Alaskan Racing Pigs, Gas Engine & Tractor Parade, Jeremy the Juggler, Kit Carson Mountain Men, Blacksmith Demos, Miwok Village, Master Gardeners and Plein Air Paint Competition. CCPRA Rodeo, Destruction Derby, plus the usual fair exhibits, contests, concerts, entertainment and Big Carnival with a Midway. Location: 18621 Sherwood St. Plymouth, CA. 95669 $12, amadorcountyfair.com
QUINCY: Plumas-Sierra County Fair "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights" July 27-30, 2023. July 28: Ranch Versatility Show in the Horse Arena, 4-H Dog Showmanship & Obedience, 4-H/FFA Beef Show, Jr. Breeding Beef, Jr. Buckaroo, Carnival Opens, Hog Calling Contest/SPI Pavilion, Gymkhana in the Horse Arena. Quincy, CA plumas-sierracountyfair.net
REDWOOD CITY: Native Elements, Reggae, Summer Concerts at Redwood City Music on the Square June-September, Fridays Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA Free, redwoodcityevents.com
RENO, NV: Bass Camp Music Festival July 28-30, 2023. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV $20-up, basscampfest.com | lineup
ROHNERT PARK: Summer Concerts with Shannon Rider, City Center Plaza 500 City Center Drive Rohnert Park, CA
ROSEMEAD: Suave, R&B, funk, Latin band, Summer Concerts Rosemead Rockin' Summer Concerts July-August, Fridays Rosemead Park 4343 Encinita Ave. Rosemead, CA Free, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: July 28, 2023 The Brodys - headliner | Aquageist | Ambiverse | Chris Shelton Summer Concerts in Cesar Chavez Plaza 910 I Street Sacramento, CA Free, GoDowntownSac.com This is the final concert of the season. Enjoy!
SAINT HELENA: Festa Italiana July 28, 2023, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $185 person vsattui.com for tickets
SAN BERNARDINO: Woody & the Harrelsons Summer Concerts Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza 27511 San Bernardino Ave. San Bernardino, CA Free, mtgrove.com
SAN CARLOS: Pride & Joy, Party band, pop, soul, Summer Concerts Burton Park 900 Chestnut St. San Carlos, CA Free, cityofsancarlos.org
SAN DIEGO: Beatles vs Stones, Beatles tribute, Rolling Stones tribute, Summer Concerts Point Loma Summer Concerts Free Summer Concerts. Point Loma Park 1049 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org
SAN JOSE: Santa Clara County Fair July 26-August 6, 2023. Canine Stars, Strolling Pianos, Zaney Zoe, Animal Crackers, Bubble Fun, games, contests, animals, carnival, food and music. Location: 344 Tully Rd. San Jose, CA. $13-15 approx. thefair.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Brass Mash, Hard Pop and rock, plus Nataly Lola, Summer Concerts Mission Plaza 989 Chorro San Luis Obispo, CA Free, downtownslo.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Festival Mozaic, July 22-29, 2023 at Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center. San Luis Obispo. Baroque, jazz and all things in between. Free t0 $35-up, festivalmozaic.com | lineup
SANTA ANA: Santa Ana Brew at the Zoo, 4-8 p.m. Location: Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701 $65-75, santaanazoo.org
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Joyas Prestadas performs a Jenni Rivera tribute at Summer Concerts in the next to last concerts of the summer season. Location: Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free, santafesprings.org
SAUSALITO: Howell Devine doin' the Blues at Summer Concerts in Gabrielson Park. Location: Anchor St. & Humboldt Ave., Sausalito, CA sausalitoca.gov
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Audioboxx band is on the stand tonight at Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series running Memorial Day to Labor Day. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way South, Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
VACAVILLE: Big Crush, Dance & pop music performed tonight at Creekwalk Summer Concerts in Andrews Park. Location: 614 East Monte Vista, Vacaville, CA. $3 per concert, age 12 years & under free, ci.vacaville.ca.us
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