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This page lists concerts for all cities by calendar date. Click a date on the calendar to view events, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend, particularly in periods of inclement weather. Concerts on this page are listed by date for all cities together. In the fall/winter/spring there are no separate county pages, and only cities hosting events during the month are included. In the fall/winter/spring, updates usually take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Enjoy the fall performances!

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30

COSTA MESA - UNWIND WEDNESDAYS AT THE CAMP. Unwind Wednesdays at The CAMP feature live music by local artists from 6 - 8 p.m. This month's artists will be: October 30 - Boo Bash from 5 - 9 p.m. with Live DJ, strolling Boo Belles Carolers and movie screening, and November artists TBA. The CAMP is located at 2937 Bristol Street. Information: (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - FREE ADMISSION NIGHTS AT OLD WORLD OKTOBERFEST. Old World has been hosting Orange County's largest Oktoberfest since 1977, with chicken dancing, oom pah pah bands, competitions, a 10,000 square foot open air Biergarten and over 60 beers on tap. Wednesday and Thursday are free admission nights (fee for beer and food). See ticket details on website. Old World Oktoberfest is located at 7561 Center Avenue, #49. Information: (714) 895-8020 or www.oldworldhb.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ON OLVERA STREET. Olvera Street is home to a colorful celebration that takes place over nine days. Nightly programs will begin at 6 p.m. with Danza de la Muerte, a theatrical performance telling the story of Dia de los Muertos and continuing at 7 p.m. with a novenario procession (October 25 - November 2). Additional entertainment and face painting will take place October 26 and 27 beginning at 11 a.m. and November 1 and 2 beginning at 4 p.m. There also will be community altars October 26 - November 2 on display in the Plaza. Olvera Street is located across from Union Station. Information: (213) 625-7074 or www.olveraevents.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Strings Showcase featuring students from the strings department. The program will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the MacDonald Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 31

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Graveyard Grooves with Cristanto Santa Ana from 7 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM FARMERS MARKET. Farmers Market hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; check for restoration of bands/entertainment. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtown anaheim.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Classic Halloween Scarolers strolling from 5 - 8 p.m. Performances take place at the times listed in the Green area at Bella Terra. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Performance Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. On October 31, the Forum will feature the Colburn Contemporary Ensemble, directed by Ted Atkatz, performing original works from innovative 20th and 21st century composers. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

SANTA MONICA - SOUNDS OF SANTA MONICA AT SANTA MONICA PLACE. Sounds of Santa Monica is a new music series at the Santa Monica Place mall. Every Wednesday through Sunday from noon - 6 p.m. there will be live music performances in the Center Plaza. Family-friendly performances on Wednesdays will take place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. Acoustic band and DJ performances on Thursday through Sunday will take place from noon - 3 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. See website for weekly line-up. Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place. Information: (310) 499-2928 or www.santamonicaplace.com.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WEST HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN CARNAVAL. The 2024 West Hollywood Costume Carnaval will take place from 6 - 11 p.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny and La Cienega. There will be multiple stages of entertainment, and the event usually attracts thousands of revelers. Please note: Although the event is open to all, this is generally considered to be an adult Halloween event. Information: (323) 848-6503, www.weho.org or www.visitwesthollywood.com.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. DJ Cristanto Santa Ana from 7 - 9 p.m.. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

BUENA PARK - FIRST/THIRD FRIDAY PERFORMANCES AT THE SOURCE. First/Third Friday concerts at The Source take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on the stage on November 1 and on the 3rd floor on November 15. This month's band is the Don Quinxote Band (Donki 17). The Source is located at Orangethorpe/Beach Boulevard. Information: www.thesourceoc.com, go to event calendar.

CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Anne Dorothy Harley and Michaela Kelly, voice, with William Chiang, piano, performing music by Satie, Harley, Turina, Debussy and Christine Southworth. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, or www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Student recitals. Performances will take place on November 1 at 4 p.m. and November 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

FONTANA - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION. The Fontana Dia de los Muertos celebration will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Don Day Center, 14501 Live Oak Avenue. There will be a variety of music and dance performances, art displays, activites and food available for purchase. Members of the public are invited to bring an offering for the community ofrenda (decorated altar). Information: (909) 349-6942, http://arts.fontana.gov or www.fontanaca.gov.

FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Mariachi Titans celebrating the rich cultural traditions of Mexico. The program will take place at 6 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Performances take place in the locations listed on the CSUF campus, State College/Nutwood. See campus website for directions, and parking on campus is free on weekends. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. The Doobie Doubles (Doobie Brothers Tribute) with Thanu-U-DriveThru. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

LA PUENTE - LA PUENTE LIVE. La Puente Live is an open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. Friday entertainment will be: November 1 - Rhythm Jukeboxx, November 8 - Grupo Aventura Musical; additional bands TBA. Information: (562) 375-0888, www.lapuentelive.com or www.facebook.com/lapuentelive.

LAGUNA BEACH - THE STAGE ON FOREST PERFORMANCES. The Stage on Forest performances are from 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday on The Promenade on Forest, Forest Avenue between Coast Highway and Glenneyre. Check website calendar for ongoing weekly schedules. Information: (949) 497-3311 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to calendar.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS/DAY OF THE DEAD AT PLAZA DE LA RAZA. Plaza de la Raza's annual Dia de los Muertos Festival is a free family-friendly celebration of art, music, dance and living tradition. There will be live performances, altar installations, hands-on workshops and more. The event will take place from 5 - 9:30 p.m. at Plaza de la Raza, 3540 N. Mission Road. Free parking is available in the Lincoln Heights DMV lot. Information: (323) 223-2475 or www.plazadelaraza.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Apollo Chorus and Oriana Choir. The program of choral highlights will take place at 8 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Concerto and Aria Competition, Final Round, directed by Vera Ivanova. The program will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Salmon Recital Hall, BH 100. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the Salmon Recital Hall. RSVPs are required for most performances. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

PASADENA - PASADENA DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is teaming up with the Armory Center for the Arts and the Pasadena Community Job Center to commemorate Dia de los Muertos. The event will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa Street, and will include performances, arts and crafts, food available for purchase and "ofrendas," or altars honoring the lives of the deceased. Registration required at the second website listed. Information: www.cityofpasadena.net or www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve.

REDLANDS - UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music of Gabriela Lena Frank. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in FLPH. University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel, the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH), and/or the Casa Loma Room on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. Information: (909) 748-8700 or www.redlands.edu/music.

SAN GABRIEL - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION The Dia de los Muertos Celebration will take place from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S. Mission Drive. There will be a community altar, live performances on the Playhouse stage beginning at 6 p.m., refreshments available for purchase, and more. Information: (626) 308-2865 or www.missonplayhouse.org.

SANTA MONICA - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER. The Pier's Dia de los Muertos Celebration will take place on Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 5 - 10 p.m. Friday activities will take place in the Merry-Go-Round building and will include the viewing of art installations, activities for children and a ballet folklorico performance. Saturday activities will begin with a ceremonial dance and blessing at the West End of the pier and also will include performances by Mariachi Santa Monica and The Brotherhood Band, arts and crafts for kids and a car show. Information: www.santamonicapier.org or www.santamonicapier.org/diadelosmuertos.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Dia de los Hambrientos, a Dia de los Muertos Celebration from 6 - 9 p.m. Mariachi performance at 6 p.m. and Gustavo Galindo Band from 7 - 9 p.m.; also DJ Josh Whittemore (Latin Mix, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Dreamers Market in Farmers Park from 2 - 6 p.m. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

BELLFLOWER - BELLFLOWER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. The Bellflower Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Heriberto Ramos, will present a concert at 7 p.m. in the William and Jane Bristol Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Drive. The program will include Schubert: Overture in the Italian Style, Strauss: Horn Concerto, with soloist Timothy Moy, and Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 (Eroica). Information: (562) 888-4276 or www.bellflowersymphony.org.

BURBANK - "BURBANK PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS" RECITAL SERIES. The public is invited to the Burbank Philharmonic's new recital series featuring professional musicians from within and outside the Burbank Philharmonic. Today's inaugural concert will feature The Ace Trio, with flutist Shannon Canchola, clarinetist Ryan Glass and pianst Jason Stoll. The ensemble specializes in both classical and contemporary works. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Salt Conservatory of Music, 1001 W. Riverside Drive. Reserve tickets via the Burbank Philharmonic website. Information: (818) 967-7952 or www.burbankphilharmonic.org.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Whiskey Hayride (Country) from 6 - 8 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the year. All events take place in the promenade area at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Music for Harpsichord and Piano peformed by Genevieve Feiwen Lee. The program will include music by Beethoven, Couperin and others and will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

GLENDALE - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT THE GLENDALE CENTRAL LIBRARY. The Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration will take place from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Glendale Central Library, 222 East Harvard Street. There will be face painting, Aztec and folklorico dance, a performance by Mariachi los Vaqueros and more. Free parking across the street at the Marketplace parking structure with validation at the library service desk. Information: (818) 548-2021 or www.glendaleca.gov, go to "residents" and "libraries."

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Artist TBA from 1 - 3 p.m. Performances take place on the Ocean Deck. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Kenny Metcalf as Elton and Billy Nation (Elton John and Billy Joel Tributes). Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

LONG BEACH - GRAND PARADE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS. The Grand Parade Dia de Los Muertos will take place in downtown Long Beach on Saturday in conjunction with the Arte y Ofrendas Festival. The parade celebrating the history, myth and artistry of Dia de Los Muertos will take place begining at from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 3rd Street/Pine and ends at Shoreline Drive. The Arte y Ofrendas Festival at Marina Green Park will take place on Saturday following the parade and on Sunday but is a paid/ticketed event Information: https://longbeach.gov/pages/city-news/dia-de-los-muertos or wwwhttp://www.diadmuertos.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Music Academy Young Artist Performances. Students will perform as part of an intimate recital series featuring a variety of repertoire. The program will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall. On November 2, the program will be a Music Academy Showcase with musicians ages 12 - 18 from around the world. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - 51ST ANNUAL SELF HELP GRAPHICS AND ARTS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION. Self Help Graphics will present its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration from 3 - 8 p.m. at the LA County Civic Center Park, located at the East LA Civic Center, 4801 E. 3rd Street. The evening will include a procession and traditional ceremonial blessing, food and craft vendors, a muertito art market, altars, children's art workshops and musical performances. The event will begin with a Dia de los Muertos procession with a meet-up at Mariachi Plaza t 2 p.m. Information: (323) 260-2360 or www.selfhelpgraphics.com.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. UCLA Philharmonia. The UCLA Philharmonia, led by professor Neal Stulberg, will begin its 2024-25 concert season with a performance of two works by Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, Op. 70, and Symphony No. 10 in E major, Op. 93. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Some programs require RSVPs. See information on website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Mariachi Panteras, directed by Tammy Yi. Mariachi Panteras is a student-led ensemble dedicated to the performance of traditional Mexican music. The program will take place from noon - 2 p.m. in Salmon Hall, BH 100. Also from 8 - 10 p.m. in the same location, Chapman Percussion Ensemble, directed by Nick Terry. The performances are free to attend but tickets are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

REDLANDS - UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS PERFORMANCES. Piano Showcase. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in FLPH. University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel, the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH), and/or the Casa Loma Room on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. Information: (909) 748-8700 or www.redlands.edu/music.

SANTA ANA - NOCHE DE ALTARES. Noche de Altares, a Dia de los Muertos celebration presented by El Centro Cultural de Mexico, will take place from noon - 9 p.m. on 4th Street between Ross and Broadway. The event will include traditional altars, art, cultural performances, music, photo opportunities and more. Information: (714) 360-5371, www.nochedealtares.info or www.facebook.com/noche_de_altares.

TORRANCE - CLASSICAL CROSSROADS CONCERTS: CLASSICAL INTERLUDES Classical Crossroads concerts are held at the First Lutheran Church of Torrance, 2900 W. Carson Street (on the south side of Carson just east of Maple). Today's concert, now called Classical Interludes will take place on Saturdays at 3 p.m. This program will feature the Beverly Hills National Auditions winner, pianist Ngoc Vu. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3

LONG BEACH - MUSIC AT THE POINT CONCERT SERIES. Concerts take place at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Road. On November 3 at 3 p.m., Magic Strings (Ukranian Balalaika) will present a program of traditional Eastern European songs, original compositions and well-known classics. On November 30 at 7 p.m., Stan DeWitt (Songwriter/Storyteller). Information: (562) 420-3393 or www.gracefirst.org/concert-series.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICNITY) - CLASSICAL SUNDAYS AT SIX. Presented at 6 p.m. by Great Music at Saint James, Classical Sundays at Six will feature chamber, orchestral, and solo artists from Southern California and around the globe streaming and on demand. Tickets may be required for some performances; see website for details. Performances will be: November 3 - YuEun Kim, violin, and Sung Chang, piano, November 17 - Emerging Artist Series: Colburn Youth Orchestr Strings, conducted by Eleanor Nunez, and December 1 - Thornton Baroque Sinfonia, directed by Rotem Gilbert and Jason Yoshida. Saint James LA is located at 3903 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: www.greatmusicla.org.org or https://stjla.org/greatmusic.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Composition Program Recital. In this chamber music concert, students of the Composition Program will present new works. The program will take place at 3 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES PROGRAMS. 22nd Annual Encuentro de Jaraneros de California. The annual festival showcases many of California and Veracruz's finest Son Jarocho ensembles. Jarocho musicians and dancers also will have the opportunity to meet, study, share and perform in a united celebration. The festival will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main Street. Information: www.lapca.org or www.facebook.com/laplazala.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Resonate - Featuring Bent Frequency. The program will feature Yi-Ting Lu's winning composition from the Resonate competition and other recent commissions written for the Bent Frequency Duo Project. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Some programs require RSVPs. See information on website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET CONCERT SERIES. KAILA: Klezmer Art Institute LA Jazz Band from 10:30 a.m. - noon and the Mar Vista Workshop Mary Reid R&B Soul Band from 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Also free yoga class from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. The market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Purdue Avenue), and begins with a free yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Free parking at the corner of Corinth Avenue and Iowa Avenue. Information: www.wlafarmersmarket.com.

ORANGE - ST. JOHN'S CONCERT SERIES. On November 3, Pacific Symphony Baroque Series. This new series marks the first collaboration between St. John's and the Pacific Symphony. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. On November 15, Crean Lutheran Orchestra and Choirs concert at 7 p.m. The Crean Lutheran Orchestra, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Choirs will be performing works by Williams, Bernstein and Gershwin. Concerts will take place in the historic sanctuary at St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, 185 S. Center Street. Child care is available. Information: (714) 288-44431 or www.stjohnsorange.org.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Two programs. From 2 - 4 p.m., Commercial Music Ensemble, directed by Tim Hall. The performance will feature commercial music composed and performed by Chapman students. From 8 - 9:30 p.m., Chapman Saxophone Ensemble, directed by Gary Matsuura. The program will feature an eclectic mix of classical and jazz repertoire. Both programs will take place in the Salmon Recital Hall, BH 100. Reservations are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

REDLANDS - UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS PERFORMANCES. Compline. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Chapel. University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel, the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH), and/or the Casa Loma Room on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. Information: (909) 748-8700 or www.redlands.edu/music.

SANTA ANA - FAMILY FESTIVALS AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM. This month's festival is a Mexican Day of the Dead Family Festival. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the museum courtyard and will include music and dance performances and a variety of art activities. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.

TOPANGA - TOPANGA SYMPHONY. The Topanga Symphony, Dr. Jerome Kessler, music director and conductor, will present a concert at 3 p.m. at the Topanga Community Center, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard. The program with guest conductor Michael Stanley, violin soloist Ken Aiso and cello soloist Jerome Kessler, will include Brahms: Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, op. 102, and Bizet: Symphony in C. Information: https://elise-freeman-m8oy.squarespace.com/#the-topanga-symphony.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Azusa Pacific University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Russell. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 4

FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Brass Ensemble and Chamber Brass, directed by Sycil Mathai. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Meng Concert Hall. Performances take place in the locations listed on the CSUF campus, State College/Nutwood. See campus website for directions, and parking on campus is free on weekends. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.

LA MIRADA - PERFORMANCES AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. On November 4, Piano Area Recital at 6:30 p.m. in the Crowell Music Building, Lansing Recital Hall, featuring piano music performed by Conservatory students. On November 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ethel Lee Sutherland Auditorium, Worship Arts and Commercial Music Ensembles performing works from a variety of musical genres. On November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lansing Recital Hall, Composition Concert featuring original works by Conservatory students; and on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lansing Recital Hall, Chamber Music Recital. The campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 (music), (562) 903-4752 x5353 (tree lighting), www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Jazz Night at Carson featuring original compositions and standards performed by USC students. The program will take place at 7 p.m. on the Carson Soundstage. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Scripps College: Student Recitals. Programs will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Boone Recital Hall at the Scripps College Performing Arts Center, 241 E. 10th Street The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater, 241 E. 10th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu/departments /music/music-performances.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURF CITY NIGHTS. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Percussion Ensemble Concert: "A Night of Percussion" featuring the APU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Bill Schlitt. The program will include music by Elgar, Daughtrey, Gottry, and others, and it will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the Azusa Pacific University campus. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

GLENDALE - "MUSIC AT NOON" CONCERTS. The free half-hour concerts take place from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. at Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Avenue. It is requested that audience members wear face masks during the performance in the sanctuary. This month's concerts will be: November 6 - Katherine Marsh, flute, and Patrick Marsh, viola, and November 20 - The Fiato Quartet performing works by Beethoven. Information: (818) 244-7241, www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com or www.glendalecitychurch.org.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. New Music Ensemble with a performance of new and unconventional music. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892, www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICNITY) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recitals are presented at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. This month's organist is Sunny Yu. The Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Jazz Night at Carson featuring the USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra, USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra and Grammy-winning jazz musician John Clayton. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Carson Soundstage (CTV 136). All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

REDLANDS - UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS PERFORMANCES. Orchestra Concert. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Chapel. University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel, the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH), and/or the Casa Loma Room on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. Information: (909) 748-8700 or www.redlands.edu/music.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. DJ Cristanto Santa Ana from 7 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. APU Wind Ensemble Concert. The concert will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

BELLFLOWER - VETERANS MEMORIAL CEREMONHY. The Veterans Day Ceremony, Remember and Honor, will take place from 10 a.m. - noon at the Bellflower Veterans Memorial, 9918 Flower Street. The ceremony will be followed by a resource fair open to all veterans. Contact the city for additional information. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2261 or www.bellflower.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Performance Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Studio Guitar Program Showcase. The program of small ensemble performances will take place at 8 p.m. on the Carson Soundstage. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

MISSION VIEJO - LIVE MUSIC AT NORTH PASEO AT LOS OSOS. Steven Shaw. Steven Shaw has performed around Orange County for more than 25 years. His repertoire includes a wide range of cover songs from the last 70 years. The performance will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the North Paseo at Los Osos, 25282 Marguerite Parkway. Information: (949) 470-3061 or www.cityofmissionviejo.org.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Mari Trio from 7 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Band, conducted by Graydon Beeks. The program will include music by Sergio Barer, Holst, Karl Kohn, Shuying Li, Frank Tichelli and others. Performances will take place on Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Danielle Ondarza, French horn, Sarah Thornblade, violin, and Jennie Jung, piano, will present Brahms: Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano in E-flat major, Op. 40. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, or www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Red Hot Cholo Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) with Outlaw Mariachi. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Winds, conducted by Frank Ticheli, Carl St. Clair and H. Robert Reynolds. The program will include Ticheli's "Fantastic Dreams," John Stevens' "Grand Concerto for Four Tubas," and Hindemith's Symphony in B-flat. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

PASADENA - PASADENA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA. The Pasadena Community Orchestra, conducted by Bethany Pfleuger, will present their opening concert of the season at 8 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Boulevard. The program will include music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Rossini, Bizet, Dukas and Gershwin. There also is a pre-concert discussion at 7:15 p.m. Parking is free. Information: (626) 445-6708 or www.pcomusic.org.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA'S ARRIVAL AT VICTORIA GARDENS. Kick off the holiday season with Santa's arrival at Town Square. The event will be from 7 - 9 p.m. and will include the tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment and a holiday light show. The Victoria Gardens shopping center is located at 12505 N. Main. This event is standing room only, and in order to maximize space in Town Square, blankets and chairs for seating will not be allowed. Information: (909) 463-2830 or www.victoriagardensie.com.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9

ALTADENA - SECOND SATURDAYS AT THE ALTADENA LIBRARY. Mighty Love (Soul/Funk/R&B) featuring lead vocalist Starr Light. Programs take place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa. The concerts will be taking place in the library on the main floor. A reservation is required for the event and can be made via the library website events page. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Information: (626) 798-0833 or www.altadenalibrary.org.

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. The Honeydrops (Jazz) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Dree Mon (Acoustic Soul/Funk, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

ARTESIA - VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, and the Albert O. Little Community Center. The celebration at the park will include music, a Veterans' breakfast, display booths and vehicles, guest speakers and more. Information: (562) 860-3361 or www.cityofartesia.us.

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. APU Choral Concert featuring the Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Gospel Choir, East End and Oratorio. The concert will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

CERRITOS - SANTA'S ARRIVAL AT THE LOS CERRITOS CENTER. Welcome Santa from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Main Court near Forever 21 at the Los Cerritos Center. Santa will make his grand entrance at 1:45 p.m., and there will be festive music, caroling, a hot chocolate bar, face painting and a holiday craft station. Los Cerritos Center is located off the 605 Freeway at 239 Los Cerritos Center. Information: (562) 402-7467 or www.shoploscerritos.com.

CITY OF COMMERCE - CITADAL OUTLETS 23RD ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CONCERT AND CELEBRATION. The Citadel Outlets kick off the holidays with the lighting of the center's tree and a holiday concert. The event will take place from 5 - 7:30 p.m., and there will feature peformances by a mix of local favorites and rising stars leading up to the headline performance by Spencer Sutherland (Pop/R&B). The event also will include Santa and the lighting of the tree. The Citadel Outlets are located off the 5 Freeway at 100 Citadel Drive. Information: (323) 888-1724 or www.citadeloutlets.com.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Meredith Monk. The National Medal of Arts recipient will perform music from the music-theater piece "Cellular Songs," performed - in concert version - with the women of her acclaimed Vocal Ensemble. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Scripps College: Faculty Recital: Mirrors of the Soul. Anne Dorothy Harley, voice, Kristen Hedegaard, soprano and Kyungmi Kim, piano, will present music by Hildegard, Satie, Vendervelde, Snider, Oliveros, Gable and Harley. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater, 241 E. 10th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu/departments /music/music-performances.

COSTA MESA - ART OF SERVICE VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION. The Veterans Day community celebration will take place from noon - 3 p.m. The event will celebrate the intersection of art and military service and spotlight ways art can be a powerful tool for healing, storytelling and connections for veterans and active-duty service members. There will be swing dancing and musical performances, arts and crafts, opportunities to connect with local veterans organizations, free hot dogs and drinks, and more. The program will take place at Heroes Hall/Pacific Plaza at the Orange County Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive. Admission and parking are free. See the OC Fair website for additional information under "Heroes Hall." Information: (714) 835-3355 or www.ocfair.com.

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FRIENDS OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES. New Hollywood String Quartet: Tereza Stanislav, violin, Rafael Rishik, violin, Robert Brophy, viola and Andrew Shulman, cello, performing works by Wolf, Borodin and Walton. The concert will take place at 3:30 p.m. at the Fullerton First United Methodist Church, 114 N. Pomona Avenue. Free admission and open seating. Information: (714) 993-0326, (562) 691-7437 or www.fullertonfriendsofmusic.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Sabrina Rose (Singer/Songwriter) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute) with Dick the Citizen. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

IRVINE - 42ND ANNUAL HOLIDY FAIRE. The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the public to the 42nd Annual Holiday Faire which will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the OC Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. The event will feature live holiday music, more than 100 local and regional artisans and more. The OC Great Park is located off the 5 Freeway at the Sand Canyon Exit. Information: (949) 724-6880 or www.cityofirvine.org.

LA MIRADA - SALUTE TO VETERANS. The city's annual Salute to Veterans will be held from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Neff Park, 14300 San Cristobal Drive. The program serves to honor veterans and military families who reside in La Mirada. In addition to the military memorabilia exhibits, veterans' resources, guest speaker and information booths, this year's program will include a live concert, food vendors and family-friendly activities. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION. Celebrate, recognize and honor veterans at the 2024 Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., part of Beach Streets Uptown. The event will take place in Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Avenue, and two major corridors, Atlantic Avenue between South and Artesia, and Artesia Boulevard between Atlantic and Cherry, will be closed to cars and open for walking, biking, skateboarding, etc. There will be three entertainment hubs, an aircraft flyover at 2 p.m., a Veterans Recognition Ceremony, food trucks and a beer garden, kids' zone and more. Information: (562) 570-5333, https://longbeach.gov/pages/city-news/veterans-day or https://longbeach.gov/beachstreets.

PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Caltech Wind Orchestra, directed by Dr. Glenn D. Price. The Caltech Wind Orchestra will present two concerts. Performances will take place on Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus. Tickets are not required. See website for campus directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu.

RIVERSIDE - A SALUTE TO VETERANS PARADE AND EXPO. The 2024 Salute to Veterans parade will kick off at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at Ramona Drive and continue on Magnolia Avenue to downtown Riverside. The parade will then turn on Market Street to Main Street, ending at 13th Street. The reviewing stand is at Magnolia/10th Street. The parade will include airplane flyovers, marching bands, mounted horse units, antique cars and floats, military vehicles and more. Following the parade there will be an Expo at the John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza, 3650 11th Street, from noon - 3 p.m. Information: www.asalutetoveteran.org.

RIVERSIDE/JURUPA VALLEY - JURUPA VALLEY SALUTE TO VETERANS PARADE AND CELEBRATION AT FLABOB AIRPORT. The parade will take place at 9 a.m. on Mission Boulevard and Rubidoux Boulevard in the city of Jurupa Valley. The celebration following the parade will take place until 3 p.m. at Flabob Airport, 4130 Mennes Avenue in Jurupa Valley (Riverside) with event parking at 5370 Mission Rock Road. There will be aircraft displays and a car show, live musical entertainment, an honor ceremony and presentation of the colors, activities for children, food and merchandise vendors and more. Admission is free and tickets may be reserved via the website; may be a fee for some activities. See directions on website. Information: (951) 683-2309, www.jurupavalley.org or www.flabobairport.org.

TUSTIN - VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AND CAR SHOW. The Tustin Veterans Day Celebration and Car Show will take place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Veterans Sports Park, 1645 Valencia Avenue. There will be a ceremony to honor veterans, keynote speeches, live music, a car show, beer garden and more. Information: (714) 573-3326 or www.tustinca.org.

YORBA LINDA - VETERANS DAY CONCERT AT THE NIXON LIBRARY. The Nixon Library will honor the service of American military members at the annual Veterans Day celebration. The program will take place at 11 a.m. in the East Room and will include a concert by the Huntington Beach Concert Band. Admission to the event is free, but admission to the museum is sold separately. The Nixon Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. David Spitzfaden (Rock) from 6 - 8 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

CULVER CITY - CULVER CITY SYMPHONY. The Culver City Symphony, conducted by Clyde Mitchell and featuring the SoCal Chorale directed by Marya Basaraba, invites the public to the opening concert of the 2024/25 season with a concert celebrating our nation and its service members. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the Robert Frost Auditorium, 4401 Elenda Street. The program will feature a variety of works such as American Salute, the Armed Forces Salute, Stars and Stripes Forever, Battle Hymn of the Republic, music from the Sound of Music and Carousel, and more, and the concert will conclude with Beethoven's Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9. Reservations are not required. Information: (310) 645-5961 or www.culvercitysymphony.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Alan Levin from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM PROGRAMS. The Heartbeat of the African Drum Connects Us to the Earth, with Gerald C. Rivers. Master drummer Gerald C. Rivers and the Peace Player Drummers will perform a brief demonstration of traditional West African rhythms before participants are invited to join a drum circle. The workshop is designed for up to 20 participants, and availability for the program is on a first-come basis. The workshop will take place from 2 - 3 p.m. at the UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. See website for parking information and any other protocols. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET CONCERT SERIES. Bee Tyler (Acoustic Pop Duet) from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Bethany Dream (Pop Singer) from 11:15 a.m. - noon, and Eytan Megadon Blues Band from 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Also free yoga class from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. The market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Purdue Avenue), and begins with a free yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Free parking at the corner of Corinth Avenue and Iowa Avenue. Information: www.wlafarmersmarket.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - SUNDAY MUSICALE AT THE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY. Pianist Victor Shlyakhtenko, winner of the 2018 Los Angeles International Liszt Competition, will present a piano recital featuring the monumental B minor sonata of Franz Liszt and other works of the romantic era and early 20th century. The program will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Alex Robinson. The Vocal Jazz Ensemble features both the jazz ensemble and soloists in various styles such as swing, bossa nova, pop and more. The program will take place from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Salmon Recital Hall, BH 100, and reservations are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - FOUNDERS DAY COMMUNITY PARADE. "It's All Fun and Games." Celebrate the city's Founders Day Community Parade starting at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The mile-long parade route will be along Jack Benny Drive between Rochester Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The parade will include local dignitaries, bands, community groups and more. Information: (909) 774-2207, www.rcpark.com or www.cityofrc.us.

REDLANDS - UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS PERFORMANCES. Two programs. At 4:30 p.m. in University Hall, Percussion Ensemble Concert. Also at 6 p.m. in Memorial Chapel, Philip Hoch Organ Concert. University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel, the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH), and/or the Casa Loma Room on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. Information: (909) 748-8700 or www.redlands.edu/music.

TORRANCE/ROLLING HILLS ESTATES - CLASSICAL CROSSROADS CONCERTS: SECOND SUNDAYS AT TWO. Classical Crossroads concerts are held at 2 p.m. at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church in Rolling Hills Estates, 26438 Creshaw Boulevard. Today's program will feature Trio Celeste: Kevin Kwan Loucks, piano, Iryna Krechkovsky, violin, and Ross Gasworth, cello. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Orange County Swing Band, directed by Jon Johnson. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 11

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The Anaheim Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Anaheim Veterans Monument at 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard by the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center. The program will include a keynote speech by Lt. Col. Joshua Miller of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Information: www.anaheim.net.

BALDWIN PARK - 33RD ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The City of Baldwin Park will honor all Veterans in the community during a special ceremony beginning at a time TBA (likely 1 p.m.) in the Cesar E. Chavez Amphitheater in Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. All veterans are encouraged to attand and dress in uniform. Military memorabilia may brought to share at an exhibit that will be set up. Information: (626) 813-5245 x268 or www.baldwinpark.com.

BREA - CITY OF BREA VETERANS DAY CEREMONHY. The ceremony honors all the men and women who have selflessly served our country. It will take place from 10 - 11 a.m., rain or shine, at the Brea War Memorial, Brea Civic and Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle. There will be an honor guard, music, keynote speaker and a time of remembrance. Information: (714) 990-7600 or www.cityofbrea.net.

BURBANK - VETERANS DAY CEREMONY The public is invited to the special ceremony to honor all veterans at McCambridge Park, corner of Amherst Drive and San Fernando Road. The welcome reception and pre-ceremony concert by the Burbank Community Band will begin at 10:15 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Information: (818) 238-5378 or www.burbankca.gov.

CERRITOS - CITY OF CERRITOS VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The community is invited to attend the City of Cerritos' Veterans Day Ceremony in honor of those who have defended our nation's freedom by serving in the United States Armed Forces. The event will take place at 10 a.m., with a 9:45 a.m. musical prelude by the Cerritos College Community Band, at the Civic Center near the Veterans Memorial, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue. Parking will be available at the Civic Center. The program will include patriotic music, comments from the City Council, and patriotic crafts for children. The event will take place rain or shine. Information: (562) 865-8101 or www.cerritos.gov.

CLAREMONT - CITY OF CLAREMONT VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The City of Claremont and the American Legion Keith Powell Post 78 will present the 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard. Keynote speaker will be General A. Scott Miller (retired). For additional information on the ceremony, please contact the city at the phone number listed. Information: (909) 399-5490, www.claremontca.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COLTON - COLTON VETERANS DAY PARADE AND HONOR CEREMONY. The parade will take place at 10 a.m. going north on La Cadena Drive from O Street to D Street. Immediately following the parade there will be an Honor Ceremony at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive. The ceremony also will include light refreshments and photo opportunities. Information: (909) 370-6152 or www.coltonca.gov.

DANA POINT - VETERANS DAY SERVICE. The Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934, Ladies Auxiliary, and the City of Dana Point will recognize all veterans for their service and sacrifices in a ceremony from 10 = 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Strand Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road. Information: (949) 248-3530, www.danapoint.org or www.vfwpost9934.org.

FONTANA - FONTANA VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The City of Fontana, in partnership with local veterans groups, will present the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Steelworkers Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Avenue. The event will include guest speakers, performances by local groups, and student winners from Veterans Day-related art and essay contests. Information: (909) 350-6520 or www.fontana.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - HUNTINGTON BEACH VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The Huntington Beach Veterans Day Ceremony will take place beginning at 11 a.m. in Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach Pier. American Legion Post 133 will lead the program, and there will be a guest speaker from the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Information: www.surfcityusa.com, go to calendar.

IRVINE - VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The City of Irvine Veterans Day ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza. The special ceremony will pay tribute to our nation's troops, past and present. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org.

LA PUENTE - VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The La Puente Veterans Day Ceremony will take place beginning at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 15900 E. Main Street. The event will honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Information: (626) 855-1560 or www.lapuente.org.

MANHATTAN BEACH - 27TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The city's annual Veterans Day commemoration will take place from 11 a.m. - noon at the Veterans Monument on Veterans Parkway (Valley Drive at Ardmore). There will be welcoming entertainment, various remarks by local groups and officials, and a Presentation of Colors, and this year's event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Vietnam War. In the event of rain, the program will be held at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 North Valley Drive. Information: (310) 802-5448, (310) 802-5404, www.manhattanbeach.gov or www.citymb.info.

MISSION VIEJO - VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE. The Mission Viejo Veterans Day ceremony will take place indoors from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way. There will be a military keynote speaker, vocal performances of patriotic songs and a presentation of colors. Information: (949) 470-3061 or www.cityofmissionviejo.org.

ONTARIO - ONTARIO/CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND. The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band will present "America's Heroes: Celebrating Our Veterans" at 7:30 p.m. in the Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the Chaffey High School campus, 1250 N. Euclid Avenue. Concert goers are invited to arrive at 7 p.m. for entertainment by The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble in the lobby, where complimentary coffee and cookies will be served. Information: (909) 226-5748, www.showband.net or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

PASADENA - PASADENA VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION. The city's salute to veterans will take place from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. Seating begins at 10 and the program begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be a special tribute to the 2D Battalion, 23D Marines and a Condor Squadron flyover at 11:11 a.m., plus a keynote speaker and more. Information: (626) 744-7311 or www.cityofpasadena.net.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION. The city's Veterans Day Celebration, in partnership with American Legion 835 and VFW Post 8680 will take place at 10:50 a.m. in the Freedom Courtyard at Central Park, 11200 Base Line Road. A free breakfast will be available at 9 a.m. while supplies last. Information: (909) 774-2207 or www.cityofrc.us.

SANTA MONICA - CITY OF SANTA MONICA SALUTE TO VETERANS. The Santa Monica Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at the Santa Monica Pier beginning at 11 a.m. There will be a keynote speech by Army General Andrew Poppas, Blackhawk/Chinook flyovers, West Point Drill Team demo, 300th Army Band performance, KLOS DJs and more. Information: (310) 437-0303 or www.santamonica.com/event/veterans-day-celebration.

TEMECULA - PATRIOTIC SALUTE TO VETERANS. The City of Temecula will present a special salute to veterans in conjunction with the Temecula Valley Symphony. The program beginning at 6 p.m. will include remarks by city dignitaries, the presentation of military banners to recognize active duty personnel, and a performance by the Temecula Valley Symphony, conducted by John Mario and Dr. Zun-Hin Woo. The program will take place at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street. Bring your own chairs and blankets for seating. Information: (951) 694-6444, 1-888-TEMECULA or www.temeculaca.gov.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WEST HOLLYWOOD VETERANS DAY CEREMONY. The West Hollywood Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Sal Guearriello Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Holloway Drive. The event will include a program with a Taps bugle player and the National Anthem performed by members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. Information: (323) 848-6534 or www.weho.org.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Jazz Combos Concert. The concert will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - MAGIC ON MAIN STREET. The Huntington Beach "Magic on Main Street" tree lighting and holiday celebration will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. along the second block of Main Street. There will be a tree lighting, holiday entertainment, food and craft vendors and more. Schedule TBA. Information: www.hbdowntown.com or www.surfcityusa.com, go to calendar.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Chamber Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform chamber works in this recital series at 2 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Percussion Group. The USC Percussion Group will present a concert of contemporary percussion works at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Fall Undergraduate Composers Concert. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Ensemble Room, Ostin Music Center. Some programs require RSVPs. See information on website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13

GARDEN GROVE - CHRIST CATHEDRAL CONCERT SERIES. Inaugural Recital: Schoenstein Organ of St. Callistus Chapel. In celebration of the new Schoenstein Organ in St. Callistus Chapel underneath Christ Cathedral, concert organist Steven Ball will present a recital of French music with special guest artist soprano Lauren McCaul. The concert will take place from 7:30 - 9 p.m., and seating is limited. Free tickets are required. Christ Cathedral is located at 12141 South Lewis Street. Information: (714) 620-7912 or www.christcathedralmusic.org.

IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. UCI Jazz Combos, organized by Michael Dessen. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Edge. New music ensemble Thornton Edge, directed by Donald Crockett, will present a concert featuring premiere works by Thornton student Kai Kubota-Enright and Gorecki. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. UCLA Wind Ensemble Anniversary Party. The concert will celebrate the sesquicentenary of Arnold Schoenberg with a performance of his only work for concert band, the Theme and Variations, Op. 43a, plus works by other composers. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Some programs require RSVPs. See information on website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Joker's Hand (Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

BEVERLY HILLS - RODEO DRIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION. The season will kick off with the holiday lighting celebration from 5 - 8 p.m. along Rodeo Drive. Special musical guests this year will include The Red Hot Band featuring Tera Bonilla, BlueGrass Strings performing holiday classics with a bluegrass flair, Holiday Harmony Carolers, a Yuletide Irish Dance Ensemble, The ScatterTones of UCLA, Beverly Hills High School Drum Line, NBC "Songland" winner Greg Scott, American Idol finalist Vonzell Solomon, DJ Lady Sha, and event emcee CoryLive. The Beverly Hills Mayor and City Council members will illuminate the trees along Rodeo Drive, and there will be live entertainment, festive decor, and the arrival of Santa Claus. Information: (800) 345-2210 or www.lovebeverlyhills.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Performance Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Students from USC Thornton's Popular Music program will present the Latin Popular Music Ensemble Showcase. The program will take place at 8 p.m. on the Carson Soundstage. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. General Area Jazz Band (Jazz) from 7 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Choir, conducted by Donna M. Di Grazia, with guest instrumentalists. The program will include Caroline Shaw: To the Hands, Buxtehude: "Ad manus" from Membra Jesu nostiri, and music by Bach. Performances will take place on Friday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Music by Boulanger and Dohnanyi performed by Maggie Parkins, cello, and Jennie Jung, piano. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, or www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Coldplay USA (Coldplay Tribute) with The Brobots. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. Guest Recital and Piano Master Class: Daniel Shapiro. Shapiro will perform Brahms Sonata No. 3 in F minor followed by a master class with piano students from the Claire Trevor School of the ARts. The program will take place at 1 p.m. in Winifred Smith Hall and is open to the public. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. New Music Ensemble, directed by Sean Heim. The Ensemble will perform works by current composition majors and leading composers of the last 50 years. The program will take place from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Salmon Recital Hall, BH 100, and an RSVP is required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. Vanhauwaert Piano Quartet (Steven Vanhauwaert, piano, Ambroise Aubrun, violin, Brian Chen, viola, and Yoshika Masuda, cello) performing works by Mozart, Schubert and Faure. The program will take place at 8 p.m. at Los Angeles Harbor College Music Recital Hall, 111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington. Program notes for the concert are available on the website; see website also for directions to the campus. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.

SOUTH PASADENA - SILENT FILM SERIES. South Pasadena has served as a filming location for many famous features. In celebration of the cinematic city, the South Pasadena Public Library is hosting a special silent film series. All films will be accompanied by live piano by Dr. Michael D. Mortilla, a well-known composer of silent film scores. The program will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street. Today's films will be Andy Gump's Stump Speech (1924) and Upstream (1927). Registration is not required. Information: (626) 403-7359 or www.southpasadenaca.gov/library.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Phoenyx and Co. (Soul) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Benny Blakemore (at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Opera Production Scenes Showcase. The program will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

CULVER CITY - ORCHESTRA NOVA LA. Orchestra Nova LA will present a "Fables and Fantasy" themed family concert at 3 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue. The event will include repertoire, a live narration and video projections designed for a fun and engaging experience for the whole family. The program will include Wagner: Ride of the Valkyries, Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67, Tchaikovsky: Excerpts from The Nutcracker, Op. 71, and John Powell: How to Train Your Dragon (from the motion picture). RSVP via the event page on the orchestra website. Information: (310) 259-9604 or www.orchnovala.org.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) with Steel Rod. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. LA Daiku Presents: Carmina Burana. Jeffrey Bernstein will conduct Carmina Burana with the Pasadena Chorale and High Notes, the LA Daiku, soloists and pianists. The program will take place at 4 p.m. in Zipper Hall. An RSVP is required for this performance. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SPARKLE DTLA DEBUT AT THE BLOC LA. The grand debut of SPARKLE DTLA with 18 million hues of lights illuminating the night will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. at The Bloc LA, 700 Flower Street. There will be retailer activations, performances by the Colburn Concert Choir and Laura Marano, and the kickoff of the SPARKLE DTLA holiday light show. The light show will continue nightly on the hour through December 31. Information: (213) 454-4926 or www.theblocla.com.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - COLBURN SCHOOL PERFORMANCES. Colburn @ St. Paul. This off-campus concert will feature ensembles from the Conservatory of Music performing beloved classical works. The program will take place at 8 p.m. at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westwood, 10750 Ohio Avenue. Performances are open to the public. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Three programs. From 2 - 4 p.m., Instrumental Chamber Music: Woodwinds and Brass, directed by Tim Hall; from 5 - 7 p.m., Instrumental Chamber Music: Strings, directed by Yoshika Masuda, and from 8 - 9:30 p.m., Keyboard Collaborative Arts, directed by Clara Cheng. Programs will take place in Salmon Hall, BH 100. Reservations are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

PASADENA - THIRD @ FIRST PRESENTED BY FUMC PASADENA. 150 Years of Music at FUMC Pasadena. The concert will feature works performed by the FUMC Chancel Choir and a specially-commissioned work to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the church by FUMC organist Aaron Shows. The concert will take place from 7 - 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Boulevard. Information: www.thirdatfirst.org or www.fumcpasadena.org.

PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Caltech Orchestra. Programs will take place Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus. Tickets are not required. See website for campus directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu.

SANTA ANA - NATIVE AMERICA HERITAGE FESTIVAL. The Native American Heritage Festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Carl Thornton Park, 1801 W. Segerstrom Avenue. There will be Native American and Indigenous performances, live music, local artisans and vendors and free arts and crafts for kids. Information: www.santa-ana.org or www.santa-ana.org/plaza-navidena.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17

COSTA MESA - PACIFIC SYMPHONY YOUTH ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES. Performances by two ensembles. Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings (PSSS), conducted by Dr. Johanna Gamboa-Kroesen, and the Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band (PSYCB), conducted by Angela Woo with guest conductors Kevin Charoensen and Haiyang Wang. The PSYCB "Through Shadows and Sunlight" concert will take place at 1 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive. The PSSS "Found in Translation" concert featuring music by Britten, Yukiko Nishimura, Balmages and Jeremy Wollstenhulme will take place at 7 p.m. in the same location. Both performances are free but tickets are required. Additional information and program notes are available on the website. Information: (714) 755-5799, (714) 755-5788 or www.pacificsymphony.org/psye, go to "season programming."

LONG BEACH - CSULB CARPENTER CENTER ARTS FOR LIFE PROGRAMS. Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. The 68-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra will present a free concert at 5 p.m. The Arts for Life concert will feature the orchestra, conducted by music director Mitch Glickman with special guest Brazilian-American composer, pianist and inventive vocalist Clarice Assad. Opening the concert will be world premieres of works by Ryan Cohan and Francisco Torres featuring Justo Almario. The program will take place at the Carpenter Center for the Arts on the CSULB campus, 6200 E. Atherton Street. Information: (562) 985-4274 or http://www.carpenterarts.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Classical Guitar Alumni concert with two-time Grammy-nominated alumnus Mak Grgic. He will be performing music from his recording "Mak Bach." The program will take place at 6 p.m. in the USC Brain and Creativity Institute's Joyce J. Cammilleri Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET CONCERT SERIES. The Hypnik Jerks (Acoustic Pop/Blues/Soul Trio) from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Dey Rey Community Jazz Band from 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Also free yoga class from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. The market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Purdue Avenue), and begins with a free yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Free parking at the corner of Corinth Avenue and Iowa Avenue. Information: www.wlafarmersmarket.com.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Fall Saxophone Studio Recital, directed by Dr. Jan Berry Baker. The program will take place at 11 a.m. in the Ensemble Room: Ostin Music Center. Some programs require RSVPs. See information on website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Three programs. From 2 - 4 p.m., the Early Music Ensemble, directed by Bruce Bales; from 5 - 7 p.m., Piano and Guitar Showcase, directed by Daniel de Arakal and Grace Fong, and from 8 - 10 p.m., Student Pianists in Recital, directed by Janice Park. All performances will take place in Salmon Hall, BH 100. Reservations are required. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."

PALOS VERDES - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. Vanhauwaert Piano Quartet (Steven Vanhauwaert, piano, Ambroise Aubrun, violin, Brian Chen, viola, and Yoshika Masuda, cello) performing works by Mozart, Schubert and Faure. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalga in Rancho Palos Verdes. Program notes for the concert are available on the website; see website also for audience policies and for directions. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Violinist Lydia Wu. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY PROGRAMS. Hanukkah Celebration. The Hanukkah Celebration at the Nixon Library will take place at 10 a.m. and will feature a variety of musical performances by various community organization. Admission to the event is free, but an RSVP is required; admission to the museum is sold separately and is not included with the event. The Nixon Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 18

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music Series - Concert 3. The program will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

CERRITOS - PERFORMAMNCES AT THE CERRITOS PUBLIC LIBRARY. Red Boy Productions is a Native American Family Dance Group maintained by Native American artists and educators. The group is dedicated to educating the public about Native American culture and traditions through songs, storytelling, dances, theater, workshops, arts and crafts and other cultural forms of expression. Their performance will include traditional dances and storytelling. The program will take place at 6 p.m. in the Skyline Room. The library is located at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1342 or www.cerritos.gov, go to "recreation and culture," then "library."

COSTA MESA - PACIFIC SYMPHONY YOUTH ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES. Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO), conducted by Dr. Jacob Sustaita with guest saxophonist Dr. Andrew Harrison. The program for the "Escapades" concert will include John Williams: "Catch Me if You Can," Escapades for also saxophone and orchestra, and Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive. The performance is free but tickets are required. Additional information and program notes are available on the website. Information: (714) 755-5799, (714) 755-5788, www.pacificsymphony.org, go to "Education/Community" and "PS Youth Ensembles," or www.scfta.org.

FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Horn, Trombone and Low Brass Ensembles, directed by Steven Mahpar, Michael Hoffman and Dr. David Holben. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Meng Concert Hall. Performances take place in the locations listed on the CSUF campus, State College/Nutwood. See campus website for directions, and parking on campus is free on weekends. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Jazz Night at Carson featuring the Honors Combo directed by Jon Hatamiya and two faculty-led combos featuring pianist Paul Cornish. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Carson Soundstage (CTV 136). All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. East End Concert. The program will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Barb Catlin. The program of jazz favorites will take place at 4:30 p.m. in Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

COSTA MESA - PACIFIC SYMPHONY YOUTH ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES. The Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (PSYSWE), conducted by Gregory X. Whitmore and guest conductor Dr. Christine Lundahl, with soprano Chelsea Chaves, saxophonist John Hallberg, and narrator Rich Capparela. The "Soundscapes and Stories" program will include works by Kevin Day, Harrison J. Collins, Whitacre, Rolf Rudin, Kenneth Fuchs and Sousa. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive. Concerts are free, but tickets are required. Additional information, ticket links and program notes are available on the website. Information: (714) 755-5799, (714) 755-5788, www.pacificsymphony.org, go to "Education/Community" and "PS Youth Ensembles," or www.scfta.org.

FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Tuesday Matinee. The program of student performances will take place from 1 - 2:20 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Performances take place in the locations listed on the CSUF campus, State College/Nutwood. See campus website for directions, and parking on campus is free on weekends. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Fall Graduate Composers' Concert. Graduate-level student will showcase their latest works. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Ensemble Room: Ostin Music Center. Some programs require RSVPs. See information on website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Commercial Styles Concert. The program will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Musical Journeys with Alex Meixner, accordions, and Sandra Wong, nyckelharpa and violin. The eclectic program of performance and career stories will take place at 5 p.m. in Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Biola Jazz Combos. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892, www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra, led by guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. An Evening with Mostly Kosher: Klezmer-Rock with special guest The Klezmer Music Ensemble. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Lani Hall. RSVP using links on UCLA website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

MANHATTAN BEACH - 2024 PIER LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Festivities for the Holiday Open House in downtown Manhattan Beach will begin at 5 p.m. and the annual Pier Lighting program will begin at 6 p.m. The pier lighting ceremony will include live entertainment by local groups. At 7 p.m. the mayor will flip the switch and illuminate the Manhattan Beach Pier with holiday lights. There will be carolers and strolling musicians throughout downtown until 9 p.m., including entertainment at Metlox Plaza (13th Street/Morningside). See full schedule of events on city website. Information: www.manhattanbeach.gov, go to Parks/Recreation and special events or the calendar date of the event, www.citymb.info or www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Darden (Americana) from 7 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Jazz Ensemble Concert. The program will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Munson Chapel/Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

COSTA MESA - SOUTH COAST PLAZA 43RD ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. Join the Segerstrom family for the traditional tree lighting ceremony from 7 - 9:30 p.m. in Town Center Park adjacent to the Westin South Coast Plaza (across the street from the mall). Enoy the holidays with entertainment by the Orange County School of the Arts, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa. Seating is available on a first-come basis and fills quickly, so early arrival is recommended. Caroling begins at 6:30 p.m. Chairs and blankets also are allowed in the grassy knoll area. Free parking is available at South Coast Plaza parking lots and in the structures at 660 Town Center Drive, 625 Sunflower Avenue and 602 Anton Boulevard. Information: (800) 782-8888 or www.southcoastplaza.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Performance Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Mike Cheng-Yu Lee, Fortepiano. Renowned keyboardist Mike Cheng-Yu Lee will perform on the UCLA McNulty fortepiano. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Ensemble Room: Ostin Music Center. Some programs require RSVPs. See information on website event page. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu.

SANTA MONICA - LOCALS' NIGHT AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER. The third Thursday event on the Santa Monica Pier will feature DJ and live music from local bands, art exhibits, youth activities, a car show, pier business discounts and more. The event will take place from 3 - 10 p.m. at various locations on the pier. See website for most current information on specific performances and activities. Information: www.santamonicapier.org.

SANTA MONICA - CITY OF SANTA MONICA HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING. The city's official tree lighting ceremony will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. on the 1300 block of the Third Street Promenade (located between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard Boulevard). Santa himself will light the tree, and there will be live holiday entertainment and photos with Santa. Information: (310) 393-8355 or www.downtownsm.com.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Live DJ Set from Crisanto Santa Ana from 7 - 9 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Annual Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival from 6 - 7 p.m. Santa will arrive down Main Street on a fire truck to light the Christmas tree on the Promenade. The event will include live entertainment, giveaways and the magical snow show at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the year. All events take place in the promenade area at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Orchestra, conducted by Eric Lindholm, with cello soloist Robert deMaine. The program will include Nielsen: Pan and Syrinx, Flaherty: Cello Concerto (world premiere with orchestra), Prokofiev: Suite from Lieutenant Kije, and Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel. Performances will take place on Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Beethoven String Trio in E flat, Op. 3 performed by Rachel V. Huang, violin, Cynthia Fogg, viola and Tom Flaherty, cello. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, or www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department.

COVINA - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The Covina Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in downtown Covina on Citrus Avenue between San Bernardino Road and Badillo Street. The event will kick off with the tree lighting, and there also will be free horse-drawn wagon rides, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday entertainment, a craft area, hot chocolate bar and more. Information: (626) 384-5340 or www.covinaca.gov.

GLENDORA - HOLIDAY STROLL AND TREE LIGHTING. Join the community for the holiday stroll and tree lighting in the Village area from 6 - 9 p.m. The tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Bus Plaza in the Village. Visitors will also be able to stroll through Village shops, have a picture taken with Santa and enjoy performances by local singing groups. Information: (626) 914-2357 or www.ci.glendora.ca.us.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. YuleTones (A Cappella) holiday favorites around the Pacific City Yuletide Tree from 4 - 6 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Toxicity (System of a Down Tribute) with Rock Stallion. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23

ALHAMBRA - ALHAMBRA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROGRAMS. The Alhambra Performing Arts Center, under the direction of chef/artistic director Bill Yee, will present the Tony Jones Jazz Band with award-winning jazz singer Tony Jones. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Drive. Seating is limited and on a first-come basis. Reservations are required via Eventbrite for free entry; $20 donation at the door without reservations. Information: (626) 230-5435, http://alhambra.eventbrite.com or e-mail at bizwind@yahoo.com.

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. California Soultones (Soul) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Tiffany Dennis (Acoustic, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Etsy Guild Handmade Market in Farmers Park from noon - 4 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Scripps College: The Claremont Concert Choir and Treble Singers, conducted by Charles W. Kamm, with Jonathan Johnson, piano accompanist. The "Earth, Moon and Stars" choral concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater, 241 E. 10th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu/departments /music/music-performances.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Music of George Crumb. Music will be performed by a number of faculty members. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

HERMOSA BEACH - HERMOSA FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Hermosa Beach will celebrate the arrival of the holidays with two days of festivities. Events will take place around Pier Plaza and Pier Avenue (map is available on the Chamber website). On Saturday, November 23, there will be a ferris wheel at Pier Plaza from noon - 9 p.m., shopping and pop-up markets, and a Rock for Tots concert at Pier Plaza from 6 - 9 p.m. On Sunday, November 24, there will be a ferris wheel at Pier Plaza from noon - 9 p.m., a Santa's workshop tent and photos with Santa from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and a tree lighting concert and ceremony from 3:30 - 8 p.m. at Pier Plaza. The tree lighting ceremony will take place from 6 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-9051 or www.hbchamber.net.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. In the End (Linkin Park Tribute) with Rock Stallion. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

LA VERNE - CRUISIN' LA VERNE HOLIDAY CAR SHOW. The Holiday Car Show, produced by Flying Deuces, will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Old Town La Verne at 3rd and D Streets. There will be a variety of cars, music, visits with Santa and more. Donations will be accepted at the event for the toy drive. Information: (909) 596-8706, (626) 386-5306, www.cruisinlaverne.com or www.ci.la-verne.ca.us.

PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Caltech Glee Club and Chamber Singers Concert. Programs will take place Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus. Tickets are not required. See website for campus directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu.

RIVERSIDE - SWITCH-ON CEREMONY AND OPENING NIGHT FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. The Mission Inn Festival of Lights Switch-On ceremony currently is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in Downtown Riverside at the Mission Inn, concluding with a fireworks display. The Festival of Lights will continue through December 31. Other Festival activities include an ice rink (fee), food and merchandise vendors, visits with Santa and more. The Festival of Trees also returns to the Riverside Convention Center, just a short walk away, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Information: (951) 683-7100, (951) 826-5586, www.riversideca.gov/fol or www.riverside-chamber.com.

SANTA ANA - SANTA ANA PLAZA NAVIDENA. The event will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Plaza Calle Cuatro, 325 E. Fourth Street. There will be a tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa and arts and crafts stations. Information: www.santa-ana.org or www.santa-ana.org/native-american-heritage-festival.

SEAL BEACH - SEAL BEACH TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. Kick off the holiday season in Seal Beach at the 2024 Tree Lighting. Events, activities, and performances will take place at Eisenhower Park at the Seal Beach Pier from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. There will be snow sledding, holiday entertainment and photo opps, the tree lighting and Santa Claus, and complimentary hot cocoa (while supplies last). Information: (562) 799-0179, www.sealbeachchamber.org or www.facebook.com/sealbeachchamber.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. University Chorus. The ensemble of USC students, alumni, staff and faculty will present a program of choral music at 4 p.m. in the Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET CONCERT SERIES. Leah Van King and OhAnthony (Alt Pop Duo) from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Bethany Dream (Pop Singer) from 11:15 a.m. - noon, and Herbie Soul (Neo Pop Trio) from 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Also free yoga class from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. The market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Purdue Avenue), and begins with a free yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Free parking at the corner of Corinth Avenue and Iowa Avenue. Information: www.wlafarmersmarket.com.

PASADENA - PASADENA DOO DAH PARADE. The 45th Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade will return to its original route on Old Pasadena on Raymond Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, kicking off at 11 a.m. The "twisted sister" of the Tournament of Roses parade, the entries are funky, whacky, irreverent, satirical and silly fun. Bring a lawn chair and pick a place along the route to watch. Information: www.pasadenadoodahparade.info.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Pianist Kristen Spath presents "Keys to the Holidays." All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 25

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College West African Music Ensemble, directed by Nani Agbell. The program of music and dance from Ghana and the region will take place at 8 p.m. in Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - UNION STATION 9TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. The 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony under the stars will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the ticket concourse. There will be live music by the Kingston Ska Orchestra and Los Rebeldes Romanticos, photos ops with Santa, holiday arts and crafts, the lighting of the Union Station tree, snow flurries and activities and treats on the North Patio courtesy of McDonald's of Southern California. There also will be a special visitor from the North Pole. Information: http://www.unionstationla.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - CHRISTMAS AT THE GROVE. The 23rd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will take place from 7 - 10 p.m. The evening will be hosted by Lance Bass and feature legendary music director Rickey Minor, as well as a full evening of special performances. There also will be the tree lighting, the arrival of Santa Claus, the season's first snowfall, a drone show and fireworks. The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive next to the Los Angeles Farmers Market. PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT IS COMPLIMENTARY AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, BUT IN PAST YEARS THE FLAT-RATE PARKING FEE FOR ALL VEHICLES NOT EXITING THE PARKING STRUCTURE BY 4 P.M. WAS $50. No indication of this year's parking fee other than rates are subject to change. Information: (323) 900-8080 or www.thegrovela.com.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
There are no performances scheduled on this date.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. YuleTones (A Cappella) holiday favorites around the Pacific City Yuletide Tree from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Dead Man's Party (Oingo Boingo Tribute) with Anthem Road. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Jazzie Flom Trio (Jazz) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Dave Stretch (Acoustic, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Gem City Jazz Cats (Big Band) from 6 - 8 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the year. All events take place in the promenade area at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CORONA - DOS LAGOS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND SANTA ARRIVAL. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with a free screening of the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" in the Dos Lagos Luxury Theatres. Holiday performances and the tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5 p.m., and following the ceremony from 6 - 8 p.m. there will be winter festivities for kids and photos with Santa (bring your own camera). The Shops at Dos Lagos are located at 2780 Cabot Drive. Information: (951) 277-7601 or www.shopdoslagos.com.

INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Prince Again (Prince Tribute) with Steel Rod and The Brobots. Outdoor music returns to the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.

YUCAIPA - YUCAIPA WINTERFEST. The Yucaipa Winterfest will take place from noon - 7 p.m. in Historic Uptown Yucaipa on Yucaipa Boulevard between 2nd and Adams, and between Ave. A and Yucaipa Boulevard, and the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center, 12062 California Street. Admission and entertainment are free. There will be a Santa's Workshop, tree lighting ceremony, kids' zone, beer and wine garden, food and merchandise vendors, live entertainment and more. Information: (909) 790-7460, www.yucaipa.org/winterfest or www.yucaipa.org.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Conducted by Alan Medak, with flute soloist John Barcellona. The concert will take place at 3:30 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 4th Street on the Pomona College campus. The program will include Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino, Franz Doppler: Hungarian Pastorale Fantasy, Op. 26, Wagner: Overture to Tannhauser, and Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish." Information: www.claremontso.org.

CORONA - CORONA HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION. The city's tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. on the historic civic center front lawn, 815 W. Sixth Street. There will be live entertainment by local groups, the tree lighting ceremony, a snow play area, craft and food vendors, photo opportunities with Santa and more. Donations also will be accepted at the event for the "Spark of Love" toy drive. Parking is located at City Hall, 400 S. Vicentia Avenue. Information: (951) 736-2241 or www.coronaca.gov.

DOWNEY - 73RD ANNUAL DOWNEY CHRISTMAS PARADE. The 2024 Downey Christmas Parade will take place at 1 p.m. along Downey Avenue downtown. The parade will include marching bands, equestrian units, community groups and local dignitaries and more. This year's Grinch-related theme is "Through Kindness His Heart Grew Three Sizes." Information: (562) 923-2191 or www.downeychamber.org.

HOLLYWOOD/HOLLYWOOD HILLS - 92ND ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE. The Hollywood Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Hollywood Boulevard and Orange, travel east on Hollywood Boulevard to Vine, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard, and west on Sunset back to Orange. This year's Grand Marshal is TBA. The parade features television, film and stage celebrities, bands, floats and Santa Claus. The parade route can be accessed from Metro stations; early arrival by car is advised to avoid traffic and freeway off-ramp closures. Information: 1-833-PARADE1, (866) 727-2331 or www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Holiday favorites with vocalist Cara LaGreen and guitarist Jeff Bates on the Ocean Deck from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.

MISSION VIEJO - SANTA'S ARRIVAL AND LIGHTING CEREMONY. The community is invited to help usher in the holiday season from 3 - 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive (at La Paz/Marguerite Parkway). There will be holiday performers, and Santa will arrive atop a fire engine at 6 p.m. to turn on the holiday lights in Mission Viejo. Information: (949) 830-7066, https://mvactivities.com or www.cityofmissionviejo.org.

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - 44TH ANNUAL SAN PEDRO SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS PARADE. The 44th Annual Holiday Parade will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. in downtown San Pedro beginning at 13th Street and Pacific Avenue. The parade will continue north along Pacific Avenue to 6th Street, then continue east on 6th Street to Palos Verdes Street. The parade will include bands, drill teams, schools and non-profit organizations, elected officials, celebrities and corporate participants. Information: (310) 832-7272, www.sanpedrochamber.com or www.spholidayparade.com.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Handel's Messiah Sing Along. Performances at 10 a.m. and noon in the East Room. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

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