California Events
Friday, September 19, 2025
TULARE: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink, 4 p.m. gate opens - racing at 7 p.m. at Thunder Bowl Raceway. Location: 620 S. K Street, Tulare, CA. $50-55, thunderbowlraceway.com
Past events
ANTIOCH: Big Truck Day September 19, 2024, 4-8 p.m. at Antioch Community Center. All ages! Free, antiochca.gov
BERKELEY: Berkeley Old Time Music Convention September 18-22, 2024 at Berkeley Main Library, Freight & Salvage and Ashkenaz. Concerts, dances, string band contest, workshops and more! berkeleyoldtimemusic.org | lineup includes Maria Muldaur and her Old Timey Pals, The Onlies, Cedric Watson, Big Foot, Black Banjo and Fiddle Fellows, Propagators and more
BRENTWOOD: Night Shift Band Dance hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Streets of Brentwood Concerts September 19-October 17, 2024, The Streets of Brentwood 2455 Sand Creek Road Brentwood, CA 94513 Free, shopstreetsofbrentwood.com 2024 Lineup Sept 19, 2024
BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires have taken over and you pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com
BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM September 19-November 2, 2024 at Knotts Berry Farm = 30 nights, 10 Mazes, 5 Scare Zones, Coasters in the Dark scary rides, bands performing and Yours Cruelly, Elvira Experience (Cassandra Peterson's appearance details tba.) Hours: Select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 7 p.m.- 1 a.m. plus Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA., $59.99-up, knotts.com
CALABASAS: Calabasas Film Festival September 18-22, 2024. Annual festival showcases major film premieres, student films, documentaries and top quality film selections from all genres that are guaranteed to entertain. calabasasfilmfestival.com | film
CONCORD: Annie Sampson, Blues, soul, Concord local, at Concord Summer Concerts Series at Todos Santos Plaza. Location: 2175 Willow Pass, Concord, CA Cost: Free, cityofconcord.org
ENCINITAS: Classic 3rd Thursday Car Cruise Nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Coast Highway 101 and adjacent streets. No admission fee. encinitas101.com
HANFORD: The Moreno's, Ol' School Funk at Hanford Summer Concerts at Farmers Market Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA Free, mainstreethanford.com
IRWINDALE: Mariachi Fest at Dan Diaz Recreation Center every Thursday in September, 7 p.m. at the Park Plaza. Event includes Mexican band, Craft Vendors, Loteria, Mexican food for sale. Line up: Mariachi Divas Sept.5; Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas Sept.12; Mariachi Ausente Sept.19; Mariachi Espectacular Sept.26, 2024. Free, irwindaleca.gov
KERMAN: Kerman Harvest Festival & Parade September 19-22, 2024 in Downtown and mostly at Kerckhoff Park. $10 admission to festival includes concerts and entertainment, and wristbands for carnival rides are also sold.
LAKEPORT: Chris Cain Blues Band Blues Lakeport California Summer Concerts in the Park Kelseyville Business Association Main Street Kelseyville, CA Free, lakecochamber.com
LANCASTER: Seventh Switch Disco, Dance, Variety Lancaster Summer Concerts The Bandstand Stage 706 W Lancaster Blvd Erlich Ave. and the BLVD Lancaster, CA 93534 Free, cityoflancasterca.org
LONG BEACH: Selena tribute & salsa class at final concert of the season at Long Beach Summer Concerts 2nd & PCH Seaport Way Long Beach, CA Free, 2ndandpch.com
MILLBRAE: Millbrae Summer Concerts Downtown Millbrae Broadway, 300 block between Hillcrest & La Cruz Millbrae, CA Free, facebook.com/cityofmilbrae
ORANGEVALE: Jessica Malone Band at Orangevale Summer Concerts and Farmers Market May-October 6826 Hazel Ave. Orangevale, CA Free admission, orangevalechamber.com
PALM SPRINGS: September Palm Springs Villagefest 7-10 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive. Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs this Thursday for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday evening,...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. Location: 100 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA. Free, villagefest.org
PINECREST: Sum of Us Festival September 19-22, 2024 near Yosemite National Park. Camping, Wellness Workshops, Campfire & Pool Gatherings, Freshwater Swimming Hole, Live Performances and more at this festival ideal for non-conforming identities. Tickets: sumofusfest.com
PLEASANT HILL: Foreverland Michael Jackson Tribute Band Pleasant Hill Summer Concerts Series The Plaza in front of Jack's Restaurant & Bar Downtown Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill, CA Free, shopdowntownpleasanthill.com
SAN FRANCISCO: After Dark: Listen, 6-10 p.m. at Exploratorium. Location: Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Age 18+ only, $22.95, exploratorium.edu
SANTA MARIA: Ras Danny Free Santa Maria Concert Santa Maria Skyway Nights June-September, Thursdays Orcutt / Santa Maria 3596 Skyway Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93455 Free, skywaynights.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.