California Events
Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea perform free concert in La Habra
Saturday, July 31, 2027
Past Events
ALAMO: Fog City Swampers band plays classic rock music with tributes to Creedence Clearwater Revival and other great acts, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Livorna Park. Location: 801 Livorna Road, Alamo, CA. Free, contracosta.ca.gov
ALHAMBRA: DCOM LIVE band + singers performing tributes to Disney Channel Original Movies & Series songs, 7-8:30 p.m. Alhambra Summer Concerts at Alhambra Park Bandshell. Location: 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA. Free, cityofalhambra.org
AUBURN: Penelope Ex Machina band plays rock infused alt pop, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Square in Downtown Auburn. Location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. Free, exploreauburnca.com
BALBOA ISLAND: James Kelly Band, 6-7:30 p.m. Balboa Island Summer Concerts at Balboa Island Park. Location: 107 Agate Ave., Newport Beach, CA. Free, biia.org
BRENTWOOD: Billy Martini band, playing Retro revival in a 70s musical tribute, 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park at City Park. Bring the family, friends and get ready to groove to the music, Location: 710 2nd St., Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
BRISBANE: Big Blu Soul Revue band plays soul, rhythm & blues and funk, 6 p.m., Concerts in the Park. Location: Brisbane Community Park Gazebo, 11 Old County Rd., Brisbane, CA. Free, brisbaneca.org
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run at California Beaches July 29-31, 2026, times vary between 9:45 p.m.-12:50 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
CARLSBAD: 90s Rock Show performs rock hits of the 1990s at TGIF Concerts 6-8 p.m. in Calavera Hills Community Park. Location: 2997 Glasgow Dr., Carlsbad, CA. Free, carlsbadca.gov
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: Heirloom band plays oldies, jazz, rock & country, 7-8:30 p.m. at TGIF Friday Night Concerts and Beer Garden Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com
CLOVERDALE: Claire Wright, sunshine reggae music at Live at the Plaza Friday Night Concerts during Downtown Cloverdale Street Fair 7-9:30 p.m. Street fair starts at 6 p.m. Free, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
COLTON: Franklin Wall, new country music, 7 p.m. at Colton Summer Concerts in Fleming Park. Location: 525 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA. Free, ci.colton.ca.us
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
COSTA MESA: Hugojojo, mix genre duo, 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
CYPRESS: 1969 Tribute Band plays (guess what) 1969 classic rock and pop music, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concerts on the Green. Location: Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA. Free, cypressca.org
DUARTE: DSB band, Journey tribute, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park in Beardslee Park. Location: 2000 Buena Vista St., Duarte, CA. Free, accessduarte.com
EASTVALE: Smooth Sounds of Santana, tribute concert to the band, Santana, and its founder, Carlos Santana, 7:30-9 p.m., 65th Street Live Concerts. Location: Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St., Eastvale, CA. Free, jcsd.us
EL CAJON: Fortunate Son, tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. at Music on Main On the Prescott Promenade. Location: 329 E. Main, El Cajon, CA. Free, downtownelcajon.com
ESCONDIDO: Los Rebeldes Romanticos band at Music in the Plaza concert series, 7-9 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Lyric Courtyard. Location: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA. Free RSVP admission or $20 VIP tickets, artcenter.org
EUREKA: Star Hoppers + The Distractions perform 6-8 p.m. Eureka Summer Concerts at Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka, CA Free, fridaynight.market
FOSTER CITY: Get Lucky band, top 40 covers, pop and mashups, 6-8 p.m., Concerts in the Park Series. Location: Leo J. Ryan Amphitheatre, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA. Free, fostercity.org
GLENDALE: Willow Stephens & The Robbery band plays pop, soul, and R&B, 7 p.m. at Brand Summer Music Series. Location: Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HERMOSA BEACH: International Surf Festival July 29-August 2, 2026. This is an on-the-sand and in-the-ocean five day beach festival featuring the greatest talents in a variety of beach sports and athletic competitions. Host city is Torrance and event includes Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, plus, Los Angeles County Fire Department and Department of Beaches and Harbors. surffestival.org
HOLLYWOOD: Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.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
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
LAGUNA HILLS: History of Pop band (805 Social Club) presents pop music through the decades, 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
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Flux Capacitors band, playing 80s & 90s hits and top 40s, 6:30-8 p.m. at Laguna Niguel Summer Concert Series at Crown Valley Community Park Amphitheater. Location: 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LAKEPORT: Lake County Fair July 29-August 2, 2026. Carnival, Jr. auction, fair and Grandstand entertainment. Location: 401 Martin St. Lakeport, CA. $, lakecountyfair.com | fairs
LAKEPORT: Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Cajun, zydeco, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Concerts at the Library. Location: Library Park, 200 Park St., Lakeport, CA. Free, lakecochamber.com MARIPOSA: Crooked Drone, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
LOS ANGELES: Cumbia at Music Center's Dance DTLA 7-11 p.m. It's a dance party with each event featuring a theme at Downtown LA Music Center's Dance. Location: The Music Center's Jerry Moss Plaza, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Free, all ages welcome, musiccenter.org
MARIPOSA: Mariposa Ukulele Ensemble, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MENLO PARK: Patron Latin Rhythms band, plays Latin fusion music, 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Fremont Park, 915 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov
MISSION VIEJO: Common Sense, reggae, rock, ska, 6-8 p.m. Concerts on the Green. Location: Oso Viejo Park, Village Green, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MODESTO: The Vibes band, covers, dance and party tunes 7-9 p.m. Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MORGAN HILL: Daze on the Green, classic rock, 80s rock, top 40 hits, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts. Location: Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA. Free, morganhillchamber.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: 925 Band performs party & dance hits at Concerts on the Plaza 6-7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza Location: 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.gov
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Caltucky band plays bluegrass, fiery banjo and soulful fiddle tonight, 6-8:30 p.m. at Music on the Beach. Location: Kings Beach State Recreation Area, 8318 North Lake Blvd North, Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, tahoeeventscalendar.com
OAKDALE: The Alex Lucero Band plays Americana and soul music, 6-9 p.m. at Oakdale Concerts in the Park. Opening act is Scotch Beck. Come early 5 p.m. for food trucks mini-market. Location: Dorada Park, 590 N Yosemite Ave., Oakdale, CA. Free, oakdalecachamber.org
OAK GLEN: Old West Days July 31-August 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Rios Rancho A Riley Family Operation. Step back in time to 19th century living on America's frontier with Pioneer Life Talk, Blacksmithing Demo, Fiddle Time, Cowboy Cigars, Draft Horse Demo, Kiddo Games on the Green, Tomahawk Throwing, Potato Sack Races, Civil War Band, Berry Picking, Candle Dipping, Toy Making, and more. Location: 39611 Oak Glen Road. Free admission, losriosrancho.com
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Duo Dinamico, Events Plaza, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at SunSets Music Series. Location: The Village of Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA. Free, palisadestahoe.com
OXNARD: Heart and Soul band, in concert tonight playing Latin rock and funk music, 5-8:30 p.m. at Oxnard Heritage Square Concerts. Location: Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents: SJW All-Star Jam July 31, 2026, 8 p.m. on the campus of Stanford University. 25 jazz concerts from world class performers June 21-July 31, 2026. $20-62, stanfordjazz.org
PETALUMA: Back pOrchEstra band plays vintage roots rock, Americana and country blues, 6-8 p.m. at Theatre District Summer Concerts. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the summer series on Friday nights. Location: 140 Second Street, Petaluma, CA. Free, theatre-district.com
PLEASANTON: Living in Color band plays 90s and 2000s covers, perfect for dancing! 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantondowntown.net
PLYMOUTH: Amador County Fair July 30-August 2, 2026. 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. $, amadorcountyfair.com
PORTOLA: Danny Horton band does some hometown jammin', 7-10 p.m. at Music in the Park in Portola City Park. Bring blankets, chairs and picnics along with libations if you like. Location: 441 S. Gulling Street, Portola, CA Free, cityofportola.gov.
REDLANDS: West Side Story in Concert with 60-Member Inland Master Chorale, 8 p.m. at Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. Location: Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands, CA. Free, redlandsbowl.org
REDWOOD CITY: Mercy & the Heartbeats, 70s, 80s classic rock, top hits, dance music, 6-8 p.m. Music on the Square. Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityevents.com
RIO DEL: Wildwood Days July 30-August 2, 2026 in Downtown Rio Del. BBQs, games & tournaments, horse rides, concerts galore, a color run, parade, car show & shine, duck race, vendor crafts fair, food events and fun for all ages. Free admission, fee for some sporting competitions and foods.
ROHNERT PARK: The Juggs, tribute to The Judds, 5 p.m. at Party on the Plaza Concerts at Friday Night Market - Community Center Lawn, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA. Free, rpcommunityservices.org
ROSEMEAD: ABBA LA, ABBA tribute, pop, 7-9 p.m. at Rockin' Summer Concerts. Location: Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Ave., Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
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
SAINT HELENA: Festa Italiana, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Inspired by the villages of Tuscany and Lombardia, this enchanting evening is filled with mouthwatering food, vibrant music, joyful dancing, and wines. Location: V. Sattui Winery, White Lane, St. Helena, CA. $160 person vsattui.com for tickets
SAN ANSELMO: Matt Jaffe Band, rock originals, indie pop, 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 CARLOS: Misspent Youth Band, performing rock classics, 6-8 p.m. at San Carlos Summer Concert Series in Burton Park, 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos, CA. Free, cityofsancarlos.org
SAN DIEGO: Summer of Love, 6-9 p.m. at Clairemont Town Square Concerts. Location: 4821 Clairemont Drive San Diego, CA Free, clairemonttownsquare.com
SAN DIEGO: Liquid Blue band, rock, pop covers, 5:30 p.m. at Point Loma Summer Concerts. Location: Point Loma Park 1049 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org
SAN DIEGO: That Beatles Cover Band, 6-8 p.m. Mission Hills Concerts in the Park. Location: Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl., San Diego, CA. Free, missionhillstowncouncil.org
SAN DIEGO: Artwalk Liberty Station July 31-August 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Ingram Plaza. Family-fun festival featuring Arts & Crafts with special section for juried, handcrafted fine arts & crafts, Gourmet Food Booths and beer & wine pavilion. Preview Party on Friday $. Location: NTC Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA artwalksandiego.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Molly Ringwald Project, 80s pop, rock, and dance + Graybill, coastal folk, 5-8 p.m. Concerts in the Plaza. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com
SAN MARINO: Viva Santana, tribute to Carlos Santana and his beloved Santana, Latin rock band, 6-8 p.m., Summer Sunset Concerts. Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA. Free, cityofsanmarino.org
SANTA CLARA: The Houserockers band, performs rock, blues, funk & soul, 6:30-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 909 Kiely Blvd. Santa Clara, CA. Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA CRUZ: Amp Melo is ampin' up the crowd at Midtown Friday Summer Block Parties 5-9 p.m. with roots, hip-hop and funk music at Midtown Square. Food trucks and restaurants, specialty drinks, artists and vendors provide additional excitement to the concert series. Location: 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA. Free, eventsantacruz.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Anything for Salinas, Selena tribute, Tejano, 6-9 p.m. Santa Fe Springs Summer Concerts in Heritage Park. Location: 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: FUZION at Friday Concerts in Downtown Santa Maria - McClelland Street from Boone Street to the Library, Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SANTEE: Cookin' Jazz, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SAUSALITO: Evan Thomas and the Brotherhood, funk, soul, blues, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. Free grass seating, first come first serve, or purchase tickets for reserved table seating, sausalitoca.gov
SHASTA LAKE: California Country band performs at Friday Night in the Park Concerts, 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Clair Engle Park, 1600 Grand River Ave., Shasta Lake, CA. Free, shastalakechamber.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Huckleberry Road, 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
VACAVILLE: Pub Kats, classic rock, country and decades, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Creekwalk Concerts in Andrews Park. Location: 614 East Monte Vista, Vacaville, CA. $5, age 12 years & under free, ci.vacaville.ca.us
VALLEY CENTER: Heiva San Diego-Solo Ori Tahiti Dance Competition July 31-August 2, 2026 at Harrah's Resort Southern California. A must-see for those who love the Polynesian culture. Location: 777 S Resort Drive, Valley Center, CA. $30, heivasandiego.com | polynesian
VENTURA: Ventura County Fair July 29-August 9, 2026, daily 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Free concerts, Carnival, PRCA Rodeo special ticketed event. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $, venturacountyfair.org
WATSONVILLE: Spit N Mud performs in concert June 19, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Plaza. Location: Downtown City Plaza, Watsonville, CA Free, watsonville.gov
YORBA LINDA: Taste of Yorba Linda 6-10 p.m. at Yorba Linda Community Center. Restaurants, breweries & wineries serve tastes, King Salmon band performs and the event helps support scholarship programs. 4501 Casa Loma, Yorba Linda, CA. $, tasteofyl.com
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