California Events
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
ANDERSON: Neon Velvet band, modern rock, 6 p.m. at Mosquito Serenade in Anderson River Park, Main Street at Willow Street, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us
BREA: Symphonic Winds of the Pacific Pops, patriotic, 6:30-8 p.m. Concerts in the Park. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA.. Free, cityofbrea.net
BUENA PARK: Red Hot band, tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park, Boisseranc Park. Location: 7520 Dale Street, Buena Park, CA, Free, buenapark.com
CAPITOLA: B-Movie Kings band plays classic rock, 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
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
CHINO HILLS: That's What I Like (formerly Bruno & the Hooligans) performing a tribute show to Bruno Mars hits, 7-8:30 p.m. at Chino Hills Summer Concerts in Veterans Park Location: 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA. Free, chinohills.org
DAVIS: Que Bosa band performs at Picnic in the Park Concerts 4-8 p.m. in Central Park. Location: 301 C Street, Davis, CA. Free, davisfarmersmarket.org
DIAMOND BAR: Time Machine, retro rock n' roll, 50s & 60s hits, 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: Adelaide Pilar, Latina singer with backup band performing originals and pop music, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts Under the Stars in Furman Park. Location: 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. Free, downeyca.org
EL SEGUNDO: Blondie vs Madonna, 80s pop tribute, 6-8 p.m., The Point Summer Concerts. Location: The Point, 850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA. Free, thepointsb.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
LA HABRA HEIGHTS: Woodie and the Longboards band, play Beach Boys and Eagles tribute show with popular rock hits, 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: Blue Breeze Band plays soul and funk explosion at Concerts in the Park, 7-9 p.m. in La Puente Park. Location: 501 Glendora Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuente.org
LOS GATOS: The Jazz Sophisticates Dance Orchestra featuring early & hot jazz at Jazz on the Plazz 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Los Gatos Town Plaza. Location: Main Street & Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA. Free, jazzontheplazz.com
MENLO PARK: The Boys of Summer, tribute to The Eagles, 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Fremont Park, 915 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mercy & the Manz performs at Music on Castro, 5-6:45 p.m. on 200 block of Castro Street, Mountain View, CA. Free concert, mountainview.gov
PARADISE: Party in the Park summer concert series features Rigged, in Paradise Community Park. Enjoy the concert and marketplace vendors 5:30-8:30 p.m. Location: 5570 Black Olive Drive, Paradise, CA. Free, paradisechamber.com
REDWOOD CITY: Marina Crouse performing soul, blues and jazz, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Park in Stafford Park, Corner of King St. & Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
RIVERSIDE: Bumptown band plays old school, top 40 at Latin mix, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park Location: Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA. Free, riversideca.gov
SAN DIMAS: OC3, 70s, 80s, 90s hits, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park. Location: Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Free, cityofsandimas.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 3-12, 2026 at Fairpark. Food - Funnel Cakes, Carnival Rides, Discovery Zone, Livestock, Kids Day, Crafts, Home Arts, Fine Arts and many contests. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. $15-20 approx. santamariafairpark.com
SEBASTOPOL: Sebastian St. James, plays Western rock music 5-6 p.m. at Peacetown Ives Park Summer Concert Series. Next up, Patrice Pike Band performs a selection of rock, R&B and soul music at 6:30-8 p.m. in the beautiful, tree-shaded park. Location: Ives Park, 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol, CA. Free, peacetown.org
SEBASTOPOL: The Mad Honeys appear in concert with swampy blues and country music at Hopmonk Summer Concert Series, 6-9 p.m. at Hopmonk - in The Abbey. Location: 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, CA. Free, peacetown.org
SOLVANG: Our of the Blue, rock music, 5-8 p.m. at Music in the Park. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets, food & drinks, or purchase from restaurants surrounding the park. Location: Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Free, solvangcc.com
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Music Festival July 5-27, 2026 specializes in Classical and Romantic chamber music on period instruments. Location: Hanna Boys Center Auditorium, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA. $, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
TEMPLE CITY: Past Action Heroes band, 80s & 90s era rock, pop, 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: The Molly Ringwald Project, rad 80s tribute, dance music, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton, CA. Free, templetoncsd.org
TUSTIN: Kings of Queen, tribute to legendary band Queen, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Pack a picnic lunch or buy from food trucks and vendors. Location: Peppertree Park, 230 West First St., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
WEST COVINA: OC Groove band plays funk, R&B and soul music, dance 6-9 p.m. West Covina Summer Concerts at West Covina City Hall Courtyard, 1444 W. Garvey, West Covina, CA. Free, westcovina.org
Past events
BASS LAKE: Vince Warner + Rocky Von Wagner perform at Bass Lake Free Summer Concert
COSTA MESA: Season opener concert with Family Style, blues, soul, rock & roll. 5 p.m. preshow | show starts at 6 p.m. Costa Mesa Concerts in the Park Tuesdays in July at Fairview Park. Location: 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA. Free, costamesafoundation.org 2025 Concerts JULY 8, 2025
DEL MAR: The Pine Mountain Logs + Venice Rock, pop hit covers 6-9 p.m. at Powerhouse Park Concerts, 1658 Coast Blvd. Del Mar, CA Free, delmarfoundation.org
HOLLYWOOD: Prokofiev's Fifth 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concerts. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Surf City Nights Farmers Market, street entertainment, kids activities like bounce houses and outdoor food vendors 5-9 p.m. on Main Street (200 Main approx address), Huntington Beach, CA Free, hbdowntown.com
JURUPA VALLEY: Queen of Hearts band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jurupa Concerts in the Park Series at Rancho Mira Loma Park, 3206 Wysocki Lane, Jurupa Valley, CA Free, jarpd.org
LIVERMORE: Michelle Lambert, AM pop, country with celtic, 6:45-8:15 p.m. at Tuesday Tunes on the Shea Homes Stage, Livermore Plaza. Location: 2400 First St., Livermore, CA. Free, lcac.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Terry Hanck, rock, 6-8:30 p.m. Tahoe Bluesdays at The Village of Palisades Plaza Stage. Location: 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA. Free, palisadestahoe.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Julian Lopez 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Tuesday Blues Concerts Union Square, San Francisco, CA Free, visitunionsquaresf.com
SONOMA: Chris Hanlin with the Seesaws Acoustic | Radio Gatsby Band at Grinstead Amphitheater , 6-8 p.m. at Sonoma Summer Concerts at Grinstead Amphitheater. Location: Sonoma Plaza Downtown Sonoma, CA Free, sonomastuesdaynightmarket.com
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