Concerts by Date - All Cities
This page lists concerts by date for all cities in Orange County, Los Angeles County and other locations. You may view the schedules by scrolling down the page or by clicking a date on the calendar from the "Concerts By Date" page. If your browser does not let you see text in the boxes above, click here to return to the "Concerts by Date" calendar, and click here to go to "Concerts By City."
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Photograph "Moatkeeper's House - Northern Jutland, Denmark" © 2003 Dirk Yuricich
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple Street (near the 101 Freeway). Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org/
SEAL BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. High Hills Band (Bluegrass). Concert is at Seal Beach Pier/Main Street from 6 - 8 p.m. Information: (562) 799-0179 or http://www.sealbeachchamber.org/
BELLFLOWER - SUMMER STREETFEST 2004. Elm Street Band (Surf/Rock). Performance is from 6 - 9 p.m. on Bellflower Boulevard between Flower and Oak. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2552 or http://www.bellflower.org/
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Live entertainment from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Upstream (Reggae). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. Key Frances (Blues) from noon - 2 p.m. All shows are in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
SANTA MONICA - TWILIGHT DANCE CONCERT SERIES. Performances by Clarence Clemons Temple of Soul (Metro Rock) and Gravity are from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier (Ocean/Colorado). Information: (310) 458-8900 or http://www.twilightdance.org/ or http://www.santamonicapier.org/
Photograph "Seattle Ferry - Seattle, Washington, USA " © 2004 Dirk Yuricich
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: California State University Fullerton Jazz Combo 6 - 7:45 p.m., and Greg Adams 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Bring lawn chairs - limited seating provided. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. John Bilezikjian (oud player) at noon. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Kim Richmond and the Clay Jenkins Ensemble. Performance is from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the (outdoor) Times Mirror Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6000 or http://www.lacma.org/, click events/music
ORANGE - ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Features four blocks of live music, international food vendors, craft booths and children's activities. Friday hours are from 5 - 10 p.m. in the area around the Orange Circle (Chapman/Glassell). Event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: (714) 538-3581 x323 or http://www.cityoforange.org/
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Ollie Elders from 5 - 7 p.m. and Doc Powell from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Manoochehr Sadeghi (Contemporary Persian music) at 8 p.m. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Seating available. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/
ORANGE - ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Features four blocks of live music, international food vendors, craft booths and children's activities. Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the area around the Orange Circle (Chapman/Glassell). Event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: (714) 538-3581 x323 or http://www.cityoforange.org/
Photograph "The Matterhorn Has Landed - Zermatt, Switzerland" © 2003 Dirk Yuricich
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. ROCKFEST (showcase featuring local bands The Colour, Ridicule and Halifax). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Endre Balogh, violin, Steven Gordon, viola, Dennis Karmazyn, cello and Genevieve Lee, piano. Program of Haydn and Brahms. Concert is at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and is broadcast live on KMZT-FM 105.1 K-MOZART. Information: (213) 473-0625, (213) 473-8493 or http://www.sundayslive.org/
MANHATTAN BEACH - MANHATTAN BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Swing Kings (Swing). Performance is from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park (Manhattan Beach Blvd/Peck). Information: (310) 802-5400 or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/
ORANGE - ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Features four blocks of live music, international food vendors, craft booths and children's activities. Sunday hours are from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the area around the Orange Circle (Chapman/Glassell). Event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: (714) 538-3581 x323 or http://www.cityoforange.org/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Labor Day Sunday. No performance scheduled. Performance is at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
There are no performances scheduled on this date.
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. Aqualung (Jethro Tull tribute) from noon - 2 p.m. All shows are in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
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Photograph "Lamps on the Charles Bridge - Prague, Czech Republic " © 2004 Dirk Yuricich
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple Street (near the 101 Freeway). Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org/
BELLFLOWER - SUMMER STREETFEST 2004. The Answer (Classic Rock). Performance is from 6 - 9 p.m. on Bellflower Boulevard between Flower and Oak. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2552 or http://www.bellflower.org/
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Sideswipe (Contemporary Rock). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. Debra Davis (Soft Pop) from noon - 2 p.m. All shows are in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Chris Williams from 5 - 7 p.m. and Jennifer York/The York Quartet from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON CONCERT UNDER THE STARS. "One Hundred Years Of Broadway." Performances by CSUF musical theater students and alumni. Concert is at CSUF on the field near the tennis courts and track. Tickets for table seating/catered dinner are not available. Public is invited to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs and sit in grassy area. Dinner begins at 6 and music at 7:30. Information: (714) 278-3456 or http://www.fullerton.edu/
LAGUNA NIGUEL - 9/11 MEMORIAL PROGRAM. Memorial event will take place at Crown Valley Community Park (29751 Crown Valley Parkway) from 6:30 - 7:30 to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Evening will include candlelight vigil, patriotic music and speakers. Information: (949) 425-5100 or http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Sara's Diary 9/11 (Musical remembrance of 9/11) at noon. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON OLVERA STREET. Popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food vendors, artisan exhibits and more from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 628-1274, (213) 628-5045 or www.lacity.org/elp/olvera.htm
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Ralph Penland presents the Penland Polygon Quintet. Performance is from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the (outdoor) Times Mirror Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6000 or http://www.lacma.org/, click events/music
Photograph "Yellow Field - Essex, England " © 2004 Dirk Yuricich
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Eliseo from 5 - 7 p.m., 9/11 Tribute from 7 - 7:45 p.m. and Derek Bordeaux from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
CERRITOS - PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY. Half-hour ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Cerritos Civic Center. Includes comments by Council members, singing of national anthem, moment of silence and patriotic musical performance. Display of 9/11 memorablia showcased. Information: (562) 865-8101 or http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/
CYPRESS - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Cypress "POPS" Orchestra presents "America Remembers." Performance is at 6 p.m. on the Cypress Civic Center Green, Orange Avenue at Grindlay. Information: (714) 229-6780 or http://www.ci.cypress.ca.us/
DANA POINT HARBOR - TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. The Ocean Institute celebrates its 20th year hosting the largest gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. Admission to the live "sea-faring" music and entertainment, living history demonstrations, pirate encampment and arts and crafts show are free. All admissions to Ocean Education Center and ships are fee-based. Full information and schedules on the tall ships website. Information: (949) 496-2274, http://www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or http://www.danapointharbor.com/
DIAMOND BAR - 9/11 MEMORIAL CONCERT AND CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION. Concert begins at 6 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, 22324 Golden Springs Drive. Features OC Supertones and special message by Pastor Raul Ries. Information: (909) 396-1884 or http://www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us/
HUNTINGTON BEACH - NOKIA CORE TOUR SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Day-long activities include BMX bike, skateboard and skate competitions. Music from 12 - 4 with 4 bands. Schedules on tour website. Information: http://www.coretour.com/ or http://www.hbvisit.com/
LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD 3RD ANNUAL PATRIOT DAY CONCERT. Concert is at 5 p.m. at Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee at Woodruff. "Celebrating the Spirit of America" will feature the American Winds Concert Band. The evening's music will be familiar patriotic tunes and sing-a-long Americana classics. Information: (562) 866-9771 or http://www.lakewoodcity.org/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON OLVERA STREET. Popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food vendors, artisan exhibits and more from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 628-1274, (213) 628-5045 or www.lacity.org/elp/olvera.htm
SANTA ANA - FIESTA OF THE AMERICAS/FIESTAS PATRIAS. Festival celebrating the independence of several Latin American countries, especially Mexican Independence Day. Event is from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. in a six-block area of 4th Street from French to Broadway. Continuous entertainment on the main stage and carnival, arts and crafts booths, food vendors and more. Information: (310) 914-0015, http://www.fiestasoftheamericas.com/ or http://www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com/
YORBA LINDA - 9/11 REMEMBRANCE AT THE NIXON LIBRARY. A red, white and blue remembrance on the 3rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Free admission to library and all events. 11 a.m. program in new White House East Room with comments by Sheriff Mike Carona and Bruce Herschenson. Day-long presentations by Villa Park High School Band and 200-voice choir featuring the Orange High School Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, the Santiago Canyon College Master Chorale and the Orange Community Chorus. At 1:30, patriotic concert by 70-piece Riverside Concert Band in theater. On display: twisted steel beam from World Trade Center. Library is on Yorba Linda Blvd. near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or http://www.nixonlibrary.org/
ALISO VIEJO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. SMOKIN' (Boston Tribute). Performance is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Park Amphitheater (Grand/Horizon). Information: (949) 362-5890 or http://www.cityofalisoviejo.com/
DANA POINT HARBOR - TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. Continues from Saturday, Sept. 11. See Sept. 11 for full details. Information: (949) 496-2271, http://www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or http://www.danapointharbor.com/
DANA POINT HARBOR - SECOND SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES. Anna Marie. Performance takes place on the lawn in front of Harpoon Henry's, 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor, from 12 - 3 p.m. Information: (949) 496-1094 or http://www.danapointharbor.com/
HUNTINGTON BEACH - NOKIA CORE TOUR SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Day-long events include BMX bike, skateboard and skating competitions. Live music by four bands from 12 - 4. Full schedules on Core Tour website. Information: http://www.coretour.com/ or http://www.hbvisit.com/
HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES.
Artists TBA. Performance is from 1 - 3 p.m. behind the Surfing Museum, 411
Olive Street. Information: (714) 960-3483, http://www.surfingmuseum.org/ or
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. The Funky Hippeez (70's disco/old school funk). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON OLVERA STREET. Popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food vendors, artisan exhibits and more from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 628-1274, (213) 628-5045 or www.lacity.org/elp/olvera.htm
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. The Capitol Ensemble performing Mozart and Strauss. Concert is at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and is broadcast live on KMZT-FM 105.1 K-MOZART. Information: (213) 473-0625, (213) 473-8493 or http://www.sundayslive.org/
MANHATTAN BEACH - MANHATTAN BEACH ARTS FESTIVAL. Event takes place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Manhattan Beach Blvd. between Highland and Valley. Includes musical performances, dance instruction, street performers, art workshops and food vendors. Information: (562) 697-4317, (562) 697-7768 or http://www.la-habra-heights.org/
SANTA ANA - FIESTA OF THE AMERICAS/FIESTAS PATRIAS. Fiesta continues from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For full information, see listing for Saturday Sept. 11. Information: (310) 914-0015, http://www.fiestasoftheamerica.com/ or http://www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com/
WESTMINSTER - DIA DE LA FAMILIA (DAY OF THE FAMILY). Folklorico dancers, bands, food vendors and more. Event takes place from 1 - 5 p.m. at Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street. Information: (714) 895-2860 or http://www.ci.westminster.ca.us/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Nicoline Gleason, soprano. Performance is at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
There are no performances scheduled on this date.
Photograph "Fuji Sunset - Outside Tokyo, Japan" © 2004 Dirk Yuricich
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. It That Is (Pop/Rock) from noon - 2 p.m. All shows are in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
LOS ANGELES (U.S.C. CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Peter Marsh, violin, and John Perry, piano. Beethoven Sonatas. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music
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LONG BEACH - EL DORADO NATURE CENTER SUMMER CONCERTS. Cultural Rhythms series continues with a Mexican Independence Day celebration. Doors open at 6:30, concert is from 7 - 8 p.m. at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring Street. Bring low-back lawn chairs or blankets and an earth-friendly picnic dinner. The center requests no styrofoam use, please. Information: (562) 570-1745, http://www.lbparks.org/, or www.longbeach.gov/park/facilities/parks/el_dorado_regional_park.asp
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple Street (near the 101 Freeway). Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org/
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Rockit Scientists (50s/60s Oldies). Performance is at 6 p.m. at Historic Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/
Photograph "The Seine River at Midnight - Paris, France" © 2002 Dirk Yuricich
ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. DUE TO A SCHEDULE CHANGE, THERE WILL BE NO LIVE MUSIC/TRANSPORTATION FAIR AT THE MARKET TODAY. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Market is at Center Street Promenade and Lemon. Information: (714) 956-3586 or http://www.downtownanaheim.com/
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Soundbytes (R&B/Latin/Swing). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Sena y Verbo (Deaf Theater Company from Mexico) at 8 p.m. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/. *Please note: This is not a music event but is included as part of the Artists of Grand Performances series.*
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. Diva Groove (Pop) from noon - 2 p.m. in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 31ST ANNUAL L.A. KOREAN FESTIVAL. Opening day of festival, ceremonies at 7 p.m.; hours 2 - 11 p.m. Theme: "Saluting Diversity, Celebrating Unity." World culture performances 4 - 11 p.m., market fair and games/carnival rides. Event takes place in Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street (near Normandie/Olympic). Information: (213) 487-9696 or http://www.lakoreanfestival.com/
ORANGE - 3RD THURSDAYS SUMMER BLUES SERIES. The Legendary Joe Houston and the Oozie Blues. Performance is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Irvine Regional Park (off Jamboree, north of Chapman). Band shell is across from O.C. Zoo. Concert is free but PARKING IS NOT. Information: (562) 799-2456, (714) 973-6835 or http://www.ocparks.com/
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Armored Fortress from 5 - 7 p.m., Lao Tizer Band from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - L.A. MUSIC CENTER DANCE DOWNTOWN. Get out your dancing shoes and come to the Music Center Plaza (Grand Avenue) for dancing in the moonlight. Dance to live swing music from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase. Information: (213) 972-3660 or http://www.musiccenter.org/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Gabriel Tenorio y Su Domingo Siete (Urban Son music/Latin-Caribbean) at noon. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Sena y Verbo (Deaf Theater Company from Mexico) at 8 p.m. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/. *Please note: This is not a music event but is included as part of the Artists of Grand Performances series.*
LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 31ST ANNUAL L.A. KOREAN FESTIVAL. Day 2 hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Stage performances from 2 - 11 p.m. include popular performers from Korea and the United States. 3rd World Culture Talent Show open to the public. Also market fair and carnival. Event takes place in Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street (near Normandie/Olympic). Information: (213) 487-9696 or http://www.lakoreanfestival.com/
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Lanny Morgan Sextet. Performance is from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the (outdoor) Times Mirror Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6000 or http://www.lacma.org/, click events/music
LOS ANGELES (U.S.C. CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Scott Tennant, guitar. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music
Photograph "Walled City of Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik, Croatia " © 2001 Dirk Yuricich
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Special Guest Band from 5 - 7 p.m., Brian Bromberg from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Sena y Verbo (Deaf Theater Company from Mexico) at 8 p.m. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/. *Please note: This is not a music event but is included as part of the Artists of Grand Performances series.*
LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 31ST ANNUAL L.A. KOREAN FESTIVAL. Day 3 hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. All day world culture performances noon - 11 p.m. Also market fair and carnival. Event takes place in Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino (near Normandie/Olympic). Information: (213) 487-9696 or http://www.lakoreanfestival.com/
MISSION VIEJO - NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC, SONGS AND STORYTELLING. Cultural Arts Committee Event is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center (200 Civic Center). This event is outdoors, so bring a low-back lawn chair. Information: (949) 470-8440, (949) 470-3061 or http://www.ci.mission-viejo.ca.us/
NORWALK - 16TH OF SEPTEMBER CELEBRATION. Celebration of Mexican Independence Day takes place at the Norwalk Civic Center (12700 Norwalk Blvd) from 1 - 7 p.m. Continuous entertainment includes folklorico dancers, youth mariachi, salsa dancers, and more. Latin sala/jazz group Chevere from 5 - 7 p.m. Miss 16th of September coronation at 3:30. Also food vendors, art show, family activities. Information: (562) 929-5544 or http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/
ORANGE - OLIPHANT HALL GRAND OPENING GALA AT CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY. "Opera Throughout the World." Concert with the Chapman University Choir, Chamber Orchestra and alumni soloists to celebrate the grand opening of Oliphant Hall. Tours of facility begin at 6, doors to Memorial Auditorium (Memorial Hall) open at 7, concert begins at 8 p.m. Information: (714) 997-6871 or http://www.chapman.edu/, click events calendar
SANTA MONICA - KCRW'S NEXT UP!. Showcase of independent local artists at the Santa Monica Pier from 4 - 7:30 p.m. Line-up includes AM (Pop/Americana), Jesca Hoop (Traditional Roots), Quincy (Pop/Rock) and Blue-Eyed Son (New Wave Acoustic Rock). Information: (310) 458-8900, www.kcrw.org/nextup or http://www.twilightdance.org/
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Sapadilla (Steel Drum/Reggae). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. The New Pacific Trio (violin/cello/piano). Concert is at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and is broadcast live on KMZT-FM 105.1 K-MOZART. Information: (213) 473-0625, (213) 473-8493 or http://www.sundayslive.org/
LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 31ST ANNUAL L.A. KOREAN FESTIVAL. Closing day hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Closing ceremonies at 7 p.m. All day world culture performances noon - 11 p.m. For location/other information, see Sept. 17 or 18 listings. Information: (213) 487-9696 or http://www.lakoreanfestival.com/
LOS ANGELES (U.S.C. CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Wind Ensemble. Performance is in Bovard Auditorium at 4 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music
NEWPORT BEACH - NEWPORT BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Ray and the Corsairs (50s/60s Oldies). Concert is at 5 p.m. in Peninsula Park on the Balboa peninsula (Oceanfront/Main). Information: (949) 644-3309 or http://www.newport-beach.ca.us/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Reperatory Opera Company. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., concert begins at 2 p.m. Performance is at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
There are no performances scheduled on this date.
Photograph "Sunflowers at Hochosterwitz - Klagenfurt, Austria" © 2003 Dirk Yuricich
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. ZSR Swingers (Swing/Lounge) from noon - 2 p.m. in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
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LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple Street (near the 101 Freeway). Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org/
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. The Split (Rock). Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. Rockit Scientists (50s/60s Oldies) from noon - 2 p.m. in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
Photograph "Coconut Trees - Koh Samui, Thailand" © 2003 Dirk Yuricich
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Cal State Fullerton Jazz Ensemble from 5 - 6 p.m., The Parman Project from 6 - 7:45 p.m., and Barbara Morrison from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Cal Arts Balinese Gamelan (Indonesian Music/Dance) at noon. All shows are at California Plaza on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or http://www.grandperformances.org/
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Elissa Lala jazz vocalist with guest guitarist Johnny Valentino. Performance is from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the (outdoor) Times Mirror Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Information: (323) 857-6000 or http://www.lacma.org/
BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Every Friday and Saturday in September. Today: Annie Sellick from 5 - 7 p.m. and Tony Guerrero and the Hi Fi Quintet from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are on Birch Street in Downtown Brea at Brea Boulevard (one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: 1-877-BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/
BELLFLOWER - MUSIC IN THE PLAZA CONCERT SERIES. Concert series in the Bellflower Town Center Plaza (East of Bellflower Blvd. between Belmont and Oak) continues with the Mariachi Divas, an all-female mariachi blending non-traditional instruments with traditional mariachi sounds. Performance is at 7 p.m. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2268 or http://www.bellflower.org/
Photograph "Roof Tiles - Obidos, Portugal" © 2003 Dirk Yuricich
HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Artist TBA. Concert is from 1 - 3 p.m. behind the Surfing Museum, 411 Olive. Information: (714) 960-3483, http://www.surfingmuseum.org/ or http://www.hbvisit.com/
IRVINE - SEPTEMBER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn (Harvard/Alton). Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. The Cavatina Duo (guitar/flute). Concert is at 6 p.m. in the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, and is broadcast live on KMZT-FM 105.1 K-MOZART. Information: (213) 473-0625, (213) 473-8493 or http://www.sundayslive.org/
YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Scott August presents "Distant Spirits," original flute music in the spirit of the American Indians. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Concert is at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml
There are no performances scheduled on this date.
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. Groove Bazaar (Funk) from noon - 2 p.m. in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
LOS ANGELES (U.S.C. CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Stewart Gordon, piano, with Peter Bugel, bass-baritone. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music
Photograph "Bike/Hike Trail to Marlette Lake - Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA" © 2004 Dirk Yuricich
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple Street (near the 101 Freeway). Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org/
LOS ANGELES (U.S.C. CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music
FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Artists TBA. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER CONCERTS. Titanic Johnson (Rock) from noon - 2 p.m. in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm
LOS ANGELES (U.S.C. CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Jason Goldman, saxophone, with Matt Zebley and Dan Zilva, saxophone. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music