California Events
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
AMERICAN CANYON: Meet Me in the Street features a concert, classic car show, corn hole tournament, vendors and street fair, food truck rally, wine & beer, and great fun outdoors. Free, amcanchamber.org
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
DANA POINT: Symphony on the GO! in Pines Park July 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Pacific Symphony musicians will be performing a free outdoor chamber concert at Pines Park as part of the Symphony on the GO! pacificsymphony.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, diamondbarca.gov
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
HOLLYWOOD: Wilkins conducts Bernstein and Ellington 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Orange County Tap Fest July 8-12, 2026 at Shorebreak Hotel. Like tap dancing? Check this out! octapfestival.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
LANCASTER: Grupo Suave band plays Cumbia, merengue, salsa, R&B, funk and rock, 5:30 p.m. at Cool Summer Nights taking place this week at Mariposa Park. Location: 45755 Fig Ave., Lancaster, CA. Free, cityoflancasterca.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
MOKELUMNE HILL: Poison Oakies band, Country Western music, 6:30-8 p.m. at Music in the Parks in Shutter Park, Mokelumne Hill, CA. Free, calaverasarts.org
MONTEBELLO: 80s VS 90s band plays 80s-90s top 40, covers, rock and pop 6:30 p.m. at Concerts at the Park in Grant Rea Park. Location: 600 Rea Drive, Downey, CA. Free, montebelloca.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
NORWALK: Knyght Ryder band plays 80s, 90s cover songs, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Norwalk Park. Location: 13000 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk, CA. Free, norwalk.org
OAKLAND: Smash City at Summer Sounds 12-1 p.m. at Oakland City Center. Location: 13th & Broadway, Oakland, CA Free, oaklandcitycenter.com
ONTARIO: Anything for Salinas, tribute to Selena, 7 p.m., Ontario Town Square Summer Concert Series at Jack Mercer Bandstand. Pre-entertainment, food, games and prizes begin at 5 p.m. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov
ORANGE: 90's Rockshow band plays 90s rock music 6:30-8 p.m. at Orange Summer Concerts in the Park at Hart Park Bandshell. Location: 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. Free, kiwanisoforange.org
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
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair June 19-July 12, 2026, 12-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Truck & Tractor Pulls July 10-12, 2026. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. $15-20, alamedacountyfair.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 DIEGO: The Marcia Forman Band plays jazz, swing and blues 6:30-7:30 p.m. at San Diego Twilight in the Park in Balboa Park. Location: Spreckels Pavilion, 2125 Pan American East Road, San Diego, CA. Free, balboapark.org
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
SEAL BEACH: L.A.vation U2 tribute, 6-8 p.m. near the Seal Beach Pier in Eisenhower Park at Seal Beach Summer Concerts. Location: South side, Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Ave. & Main Street, Seal Beach, CA. Free, sealbeachca,gov
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
SIGNAL HILL: The Eagles Ronstadt Experience band pays tribute to the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt music 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Signal Hill Park. Location: 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA. Free, cityofsignalhill.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
ST. HELENA: Batacha Latin Band plays Latin and salsa music, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Lyman Park. Location: 1498 Main Street, St. Helena, CA. Free, cityofsthelena.gov
STOCKTON: Overdryve band plays funk, Motown, rock and country hits, 6-8 p.m. at Stockton Summer Concerts in Victory Park. Bring chairs / blankets for seating. Location: 1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, CA. Free
SUNNYVALE: Mambo Soul, 6-8:30 p.m. at Music & Market Concerts. Location: Downtown Sunnyvale, Evelyn & Washington Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.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
TRUCKEE: Blues Monsters band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Music in the Park. Weekly summer concerts at Truckee River Regional Park. Location: "Salty" Gebhardy Amphitheater, 10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee, CA. Free, tdrpd.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
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