California Events
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
ANAHEIM: That's What I Like, Bruno Mars tribute, rock, pop, 6:30-8 p.m. Concerts in the Canyon at Ronald Reagan Park, 945 S. Weir Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA. Free, anaheim.net
APPLE VALLEY: Locked Out of Heaven band plays tribute to the music of Bruno Mars, 6-9 p.m. at Apple Valley Sunset Concerts. Food vendors & beer garden on site at Apple Valley Civic Center Amphitheatre. Location: 14999 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA. Free, applevalley.org
ARCADIA: New Romantics, a tribute to Taylor Swift, 6:30 p.m. at Summer Concerts held outdoors at City Hall West Lawn. Movie follows at dusk. Location: 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA. Free, arcadiaca.gov
AZUSA: Cold Duck, 70s and top 40, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. Free, azusaca.gov
BALDWIN PARK: DSB (Don't Stop Believin'), Journey tribute, 7-9 p.m. at Street Market Music in the Park in Morgan Park. Come early, street market goes 5-9 p.m. Location: Ceasar Chavez Amphitheater, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA. Free, baldwinpark.com
BELLFLOWER: Undercover Live, R&B, funk, soul, Street Fest Concerts, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bellflower Street Fest Bellflower Boulevard between Flower St. and Oak St., Bellflower, CA. Free, bellflower.org
BERKELEY: Vetiver performs at Berkeley Botanic Garden Summer Concerts. A magical music experience under towering redwoods in the Berkeley hills. Berkeley Botanic Garden 200 Centennial Dr Berkeley, CA $50-90, Tickets botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
BEVERLY HILLS: Susie Hansen Latin Band performs salsa, cumbia and Latin jazz tonight, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Canon. Location: Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. Free, beverlyhills.org
CALISTOGA: Boys of Summer, Eagles tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Calistoga Concerts in the Park at Pioneer Park. Location: 1320 Cedar Street Calistoga, CA. Free, calistogavisitors.com
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Community Band Concert 7 p.m. in Constitution Park. Location: Paseo Camarillo & Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA Free, camarillocommunityband.com
CAMPBELL: Sonic Addiction, decades covers, dance, classic rock and pop at Campbell Summer Concerts 6:30-8 p.m. on the Orchard City Green. Location: 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA. Free, campbellca.gov
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: Just a Girl, No Doubt & Gwen Stefani tribute, 7- 9 p.m., Chino, Free Summer Concert Series at Chino Civic Center City Hall Lawn, 13201 Central Ave. Chino, CA. Free, cityofchino.org
COLUSA: Young Dubliners, Irish rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Levitt AMP Summer Concerts, Veterans Memorial Park, 217 9th Street, Colusa, CA. Free, cityofcolusa.com
CONCORD: Super Diamond, tribute to Neil Diamond, 6:30-8 p.m., Concord Music & Market at Todos Santos Plaza, Location: 2175 Willow Pass Willow Pass & Grant St. Concord, CA. Cost: Free, cityofconcord.org
CORONA: The New Originals band, 70s & 80s dance hits, 7 p.m. at Summer Street Fair Concerts. Food, drinks, artisan vendors 6-9 p.m. at Civic Center Front Lawn. Location: 815 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. Free, coronaca.gov
COVINA: Music, Magic and More! with Covina Concert Band 7:30-9 p.m. in Covina Park. Location: Charles King Memorial Bandshell, 301 N. 4th Ave., Covina, CA. Free, covinaconcertband.org
CUPERTINO: Misguided Saints, acoustic and electric rock, 6:30-8 p.m., Cupertino Summer Concerts at Cupertino Summer Concerts Memorial Park. Location: 21121 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave Cupertino, CA. Free, cupertino.org
DUBLIN: Amor Prohibido, Selena tribute, 6-8 p.m., Concerts | Market 4-8 p.m. Dublin Free Summer Concerts at Dublin, CA. Summer Concert Series Emerald Glen Park. Location: 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA. Free, dublin.ca.gov
EL DORADO HILLS: Viva Santana, tribute to the Latin rock band, Santana, 7-9 p.m., Live on the Boulevard at El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater. Program Free; at noon the day of the event a registration link goes live for early entry, edhtowncenter.com
EL MONTE: El Monte Music on Main Concerts 6:30-8:30 p.m. at El Monte Farmer's Market. Location: Main Street between Santa Anita and Tyler Ave., 10808 Main St., El Monte, CA. ci.el-monte.ca.us |
FAIRFIELD: Group Therapy band plays classic rock music tonight, 6-8 p.m. at Paradise Valley Golf Course Summer Concert Series. Location: 3950 Paradise Valley Drive, Fairfield, CA. Free RSVP, facebook.com/fairfieldgolfcourses
FAIR OAKS: Ideateam, funk & soul, 7-9 p.m. at Fair Oaks Summer Music at Village Park, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks, CA. Free event, fairoakschamber.com
FOLSOM: Lyric Michelle band, 70s-2000s hits, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Folsom Twilight Concerts in Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Location: 200 Wool Street; parking is at 905 Leidersdorrf, Folsom, CA. Free, historicfolsom.org
FONTANA: Anything for Salinas, a tribute to Selena, 7-9 p.m., Fontana City Summer Concerts at Miller Park. Food's for sale, jumpers for kids. Location: 17004 Arrow Blvd. Fontana, CA. Free, fontana.org
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: ACME Time Machine, plays retro rock & roll and rockabilly, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park. Location: Mile Square Park, 16400 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA Free, fountainvalley.gov
FREMONT: Rag Dolls band plays Aerosmith top hits in this all-female tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Central Park Performance Pavilion, 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA. Free, fremont.gov
FULLERTON: Hot Rod Trio, high-octane rockabilly music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fullerton Market Concert Downtown. Location: Fullerton Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA. Free, cityoffullerton.com
GARDEN GROVE: Yachtzee, yacht rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Eastgate Park. Come early at 6 p.m. to see the Voice of Garden Grove high school contestants. Location: 12001 St Mark Street, Garden Grove, CA. Free, ggcity.org
GILROY: Neverland, Michael Jackson tribute, 5-9 p.m., Gilroy Live Summer Concerts at Fifth Street between Monterey and Eigleberry, Gilroy Downtown Business Association Gilroy, CA. Free, visitgilroy.com
HANFORD: Flashback band, classic rock, 5-9 p.m., Hanford Market Place Concerts Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA. Free, mainstreethanford.com
HAYFORK: Trinity County Fair 105 Years of Country Cheers! July 9-12, 2026. Trinity County Fair Parade, High Stakes Showdown Destruction Derby, Beer Garden, Kids Bike & Trike Races, Trinity Timber Sports Logging Show with Chainsaw, Hot Saw & Nail Pounding, Axe Throwing, Pole Climbing and Log Roll includes awards for Teen of the Timber, Chick of the Sticks and Bull of the Woods. Also, Pet Pageant, Talent Show, Horseshoes, Cornhole and Fair Royalty with Little Miss & Mister Trinity. Location: 6000 Hwy 3, Hayfork, CA trinitycountyfair.org
HOLLYWOOD: The Classical World Cup, 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
IDYLLWILD: The Tokens, known for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", 7 p.m. at Idyllwild Summer Concert Series at Butterfield Amphitheatre. Location: 54201 Ridgeview Drive, Idyllwild, CA, Free, facebook.com/ IdyllwildSummerConcertSeries/
IRVINE: Flashback Heart Attack. 80s covers at Orange County Parks Summer Concerts in Mason Regional Park. Location: 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA. Free, ocparks.com
IRWINDALE: Miriam Neblina, Latin music, dance, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park, Dan Diaz Rec Center. Location: 16053 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.gov
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg City Band performs at Concerts Under the Stars, 8 p.m. in Memorial Park. Come early for the Farmers Market 5-8 p.m. Location: 1900 16th Ave., Kingsburg, CA. Free, kingsburgchamber.com
LA HABRA: Smooth Sounds of Santana tribute band presents a fantastic season opener for La Habra's Concerts in the Park, 7-8:30 p.m. in Centennial Park. Location: 1001 W. Las Lomas Dr., La Habra, CA. Free, lahabracity.com
LAKE ELSINORE: Those Guys! band plays rock, funk, classic favorites and top 40, 6:30-9 p.m. Live at the Lakefront. Food truck options or bring picnic. Location: Launch Pointe, Elm Grove Beach, 32040 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA. Free, lake-elsinore.org
LAKE ELSINORE: Those Guys! band plays rock, funk and classic favorites, 6:30-9 p.m. Live at the Lakefront. Food truck options or bring picnic. Location: Launch Pointe, Elm Grove Beach, 32040 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA. Free, lake-elsinore.org
LAKEWOOD: Make It Last All Night, Tom Petty tribute, 6:30-8 p.m., Lakewood Summer Concerts in the Park at Del Valle Park. Location: (Woodruff Ave. & Arbor Rd.) 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodca.gov
LA MIRADA: Rockin' Cats band, rockabilly music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts Under the Stars in Neff Park. Enjoy a night of music mingled with Night Market where you can shop for food, produce and crafts. Location: 14300 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada, CA. Free, cityoflamirada.org
LANCASTER: Metropolis Man band plays folk, soul and rock, 6-8 p.m. at Lancaster Summer Concerts with BLVD Market. Location: The Bandstand Stage, 706 W Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA. Free, cityoflancasterca.org
LA PALMA: Franklin Wall band plays New Country music and country rock hits 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concerts in Central Park, 7821 Walker St., La Palma, CA. Free lapalmaca.gov
LOS ALTOS: Carnaval, Santana tribute, 6:30 p.m., Los Altos Summer Concerts in the Park at Grant Park Soccer Field. Location: 1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos 94024 Free, losaltosrecreation.org
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
LAKEWOOD: Make it Last All Night, rock tribute band, 6:30-8 p.m., Lakewood Summer Concerts in the Park at Del Valle Park. Location: (Woodruff Ave. & Arbor Rd.) 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodca.gov
LONG BEACH: Soul Expressions band, 5-8 p.m., Beachside Beats at 2nd & PCH. Location: 6480 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA. Free, 2ndandpch.com
LONG BEACH: Big City Hillbillies 7-8 p.m. at El Dorado Nature Center Summer Concert Series . Location: 7550 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA. Free admission, $6 parking, longbeach.gov
LOOMIS: Four Barrel band plays rock and dance music 6-9 p.m. at Loomis Train Depot Summer Concerts. Free music, plus food, bounce houses and camaraderie for all. Location: Loomis Train Depot, 5575 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis, CA. Free, loomis.ca.gov
LOS ALAMITOS: 80z All Stars, 80s music, 6:30-8 p.m., Concerts on Pine. Location: 10935 Pine St., Los Alamitos, CA. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
LOS ALTOS: Carnaval, Santana tribute, 6:30 p.m. at Los Altos Summer Concerts in the Park at Grant Park Soccer Field. Location: 1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos 94024 Free, losaltosrecreation.org
LOS ANGELES: Blue Breeze Band, plays Motown, soul and R&B, 7-9 p.m. at Farmers Market Summer Music Series. Location: 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA. Free, farmersmarketla.com
LOS GATOS: Carnaval, Santana tribute, 5-7 p.m. Music in the Park at Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn. Location: 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA Free, losgatosca.gov
McKINLEYVILLE: The Lost Dogs Band 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Park in Pierson Park. Location: 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville, CA. Free, mckinleyvillechamber.com
MODESTO: Sunshine and Rainbows concert presented by Moband at 8 p.m. in Graceada Park, Mancini Bowl. Modesto Band of Stanislaus County Summer Concert Series, now in its 107th season, invites you to bring the family and friends and get ready for some amazing music! Location: 401 Needham Ave., Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MORAGA: Bell Brothers, country rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Moraga Summer Concerts at Moraga Commons Park Bandshell. Location: Moraga Rd. and St. Mary's Rd. Moraga, CA. Free, moragaparks.org
MORENO VALLEY: Stone Soul, Motown, classic soul hits 6:30-8:30 p.m. MOVAL Rocks at Civic Center Amphitheater. Location: 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA. Free, moval.gov
ORANGEVALE: G-Ride band performs 5-8 p.m. at
Orangevale Bands & Brews Concerts. Market is open 4-8 p.m. Location: 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA. Free, orangevalechamber.com
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ORINDA: Lamorinda Idol is on stage tonight performing popular music with the region's up-and-coming talents 6-8 p.m. at Orinda Summer Concerts in Orinda Community Park. Location: 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA. Free, cityoforinda.org
PARAMOUNT: Banda Los De La R, r egional Mexican, 7-9 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Downtown Paramount. Location: Paramount, CA. Free, paramountcity.gov
PASO ROBLES: Michelle Lambert band, country, female pop singer, 6-8 p.m., Concerts in the Park at Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand. Location: 11th & Park Streets, 12th and Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA. Free, prcity.com
PLACENTIA: Jimmy's Buffet, tribute to Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville, 6:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Food trucks, music and good times! Location: Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA. Free, placentia.org
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
POMONA: 79 Years with Pomona Concert Band 7:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park in Ganesha Park. Location: G Stanton Shelby Bandshell behind Palomares Park Community Center, 1575 N. White Ave. Pomona, CA. Free, pomonaconcertband.com
PORTOLA VALLEY: Dennis Johnson & The Revelatiors, blues, slide guitar, 5:30-8 p.m. Portola Valley Summer Concerts at the Performance Lawn by the Library Portola Valley, CA Free, pvpalooza.com
RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Viva la Coldplay, tribute to Coldplay, 7-9 p.m., Concerts in the Park at Red Hill Community Park Amphitheater. Location: 7484 Vineyard Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Free, rcpark.com
REDONDO BEACH: Bear Supply tribute to AM oldies, classic hits, 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
RICHMOND: Red Kicks Krewe plays pop, R&B, old school 5-7 p.m. at Music on the Main Summer Concert Series at The Lot. Location: 1401 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA. Free, richmondmainstreet.com
SAN BERNARDINO: Electric Vinyl band, plays R&B, Latin, oldies and classic rock music, 7 p.m. at Sizzling Summer Nights Concerts. Location: Wildwood Park, 536 E. 40th St., San Bernardino, CA Free, sanbernardino.gov
SAN CLEMENTE: Wigs & Ties, rock band, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concert Series at Linda Lane Park. Location: 400 Linda Lane, San Clemente, CA. Free, san-clemente.org
SAN DIEGO: Bill Dutton and the Rockin Jazz Band plays big band jazz, rock and pop, 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 FRANCISCO: Mae Powell plays folk, jazz, American songbook, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at San Francisco Free Summer Concerts at Yerba Buena Gardens. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN GABRIEL: Woodie and the Longboards band, playing the hits of the Beach Boys, 7 p.m. at San Gabriel Summer Concerts. Location: Mission Playhouse Plaza, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA. Free, sangabrielcity.com
SAN JOSE: The Iconics 6:30-8 p.m. Almaden Concert Series in Greystone Park. Location: 953 Mt. Carmel Dr., San Jose, CA. Free, facebook.com/AlmadenCCSJ
SAN MATEO: Electric Rodeo band plays country music, 6-8 p.m. at San Mateo Summer Concerts in Central Park, 50 E. 5th Ave., San Mateo, CA. Free, cityofsanmateo.org
SANTA BARBARA: Jason Libs and the Liberation band plays rock, 70s to today and hip hop , 6-7:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Chase Palm Park on The Great Meadow Stage, 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA. Free, sbparksandrecreation.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
SANTEE: The Cheez Whiz band plays 80s tributes & covers 6:30-8 p.m. at Santee Summer Concerts at Town Center Community Park. Location: East 550 Park Center Drive Santee, California 92071 Free, cityofsanteeca.gov
SOLANA BEACH: Buzz Campbell plays rockabilly & early rock & roll, 6 p.m. Solana Beach Concerts at the Cove at Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, CA. Free, cityofsolanabeach.org
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
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Golden Cadillacs, 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TEMECULA: Swift Nation, tribute to Taylor Swift, 7-8:30 p.m. at Temecula Summer Nights. Location: Civic Center Quad, 41000 Main St., Temecula, CA. Free, cityoftemecula.org
TRUCKEE: Weekly entertainment 5-8:30 p.m. at Truckee Thursdays Concerts. Summer Street Festival in Historic Downtown Truckee. Location: Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA. Free, truckeethursdays.com
UPLAND: The Silverados, country rock music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Upland Summer Concerts. Location: Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland, CA. Free, uplandca.gov
WALNUT CREEK: Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Zydeco, Cajun, 5:30-7 p.m. Walnut Creek Summer Sounds at Rudney Plaza. Location: Locust St & Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA. Free, lesherartscenter.org
WEED: Weed Carenvale July 9-12, 2026 in Downtown Weed includes a carnvial, music, food, and fun for all ages. Free admission, weedchamber.com
WHITTIER: Funk Station plays old school funk and soul music, 7 p.m. Concerts in the Park at York Field. Location: 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road, Whittier, CA. Free, cityofwhittier.org
WINDSOR: Ryan Woodard Band, alt rock, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Nights on the Green Concerts. Windsor Farmers Market 5-8 p.m. includes weekly concerts with top rock, pop and tribute bands. Location: Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor, CA. Free, townofwindsor.com
WINTERS: Los Tres de Winters, Norteño, 7 -8:30 p.m. Winters Summer Concerts at the Gazebo July, Thursdays Location: Rotary Park Gazebo, 201 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA. Free, wfol.org
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