APPLE VALLEY: Concerts in the Courtyard with RJ McRae, Country music at Apple Valley Commons, Highway 18 and Dale Evans Pkwy. Apple Valley, CA Free, applevalley.org
BAKERSFIELD: Foster Campbell and Friends, High Octane Motown and R&B, Concerts by the Fountain at The Marketplace. Location: 9000 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA Free, themarketplacebakersfield.com
BANNING / PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Hot Rodeo May 1-4, 2025. Dance Contest on Thursday, 7-10 p.m. at Hunter's, 302 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA | rodeos
BEAUMONT: ABBA Tribute at Beaumont Nights. Location: Towncenter, Beaumont Avenue between 6th and 8th Street Beaumont, CA Free, beaumontca.gov
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields
EL CAJON: Twisted Gypsy, Fleetwood Mac tribute at Music on Main Dinner & a Concert, 329 E. Main, El Cajon, CA. Free, downtownelcajon.com
FULLERTON: Betty's Mustache band at Fullerton Market Concert Downtown. Location: Fullerton Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA. Free, cityoffullerton.com
HANFORD: August the Band, Latin music at Hanford Market Place Concerts. Free, facebook.com/ MainStreetHanford
LAGUNA BEACH: First Thursday Art Walk featuring innovative and diverse artwork. There are 17 host galleries for the event while Laguna Beach has approx. 40 art galleries to see. Location: S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA. Free and open to the public, firstthursdaysartwalk.org
LOS BANOS: May Day Fair April 30-May 4, 2025 at Merced County Fairgrounds. Includes May Day Parade May 3, 2025, 9 a.m. countyofmerced.com/3880/Spring-Fair
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Car Show May 1-3, 2025, Cruise the Boulevard on Friday night; park to be admired by visitors from throughout SLO County. Friday is Cruise Night; Saturday Show & Shine is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to see, morrobaycarshow.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show May 1-4, 2025, 10 a.m. daily at Lido Marina Village. Up to 300 vessels, 60 dealers and yachts, sailboats, Duffys, foils, paddleboards and other forms of aquatic entertainment and services are represented. Both water and land exhibitions, activations and entertainment transform Lido Marina into a beautiful European coastal experience. Location: 3432 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA 92663 $35-200, nbibs.com
NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 25-May 4, 2025 at Ingalls Event Center Park. Includes a parade, extreme bullriding, extreme ranch rodeo, barrels, team sorting, obstacle course poker ride and youth day of fun on final Sunday. Location: 3737 Crestview, Norco, CA. $ Free to fee, norcohorseweek.com
ORANGEVALE: The Golden Cadillacs concert at Bands & Brews on Hazel Ave. Orangevale, CA Free admission, orangevalechamber.com
SACRAMENTO: Beer Week April 25-May 3, 2025. Dozens of beer events feature 125+ breweries, serving over 300 varieties of craft beer. sacramentobeerweek.com
SAN FRANCISCO: California Mille's Salute April 27-May 1, 2025. californiamille.com
SELMA: Selma Raisin Festival May 1-4, 2025 at Lincoln Park. Carnival, contests, food, fun. Location: 2301 Selma St., Selma, CA. selma-chamber.com
SOUTH EL MONTE: South El Monte Night Market Celebration May 1, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Beer Garden, Live boxing performance, Melodia Versatil mariachi, folklorico dancers, kids corner, local vendors. Location: 1459 Santa Anita Street South El Monte, CA cityofsouthelmonte.org | cinco
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 11-May 4, 2025. Annual largest Latin event in Los Angeles. Open Thur-Sun. 12 acres of Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase), Exhibits, Large Food Court. Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, lapradaevents.com
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