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Home | Poetry & Photos | Essays | Writing Excerpts | Free Concerts | Links | 2006 Extras | About the Site CONCERTS BY CITY - ORANGE COUNTY This page lists concerts in Orange County by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, 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. A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
Photograph "Morning Stroll in Fiji" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic City of Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Park Amphitheater at Town Center. Information: (949) 362-5890 or www.cityofalisoviejo.com
ANAHEIM/ANAHEIM HILLS September 16 and 17 - Mexican Independence Day in Downtown Anaheim. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Downtown Anaheim from noon - 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon - 9 p.m. on Sunday. Includes live music, children's activities and more. Activities will take place in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. September 29 - Motorcycle Madness in Downtown Anaheim. Evening event will feature a classic motorcycle movie from 9 - 10:30 p.m., live music by Sam Morrison Band (Southern Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m., a beer and wine garden and street fair. Activities will take place in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market - All concerts are from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.
BREA Brea Jazz Festival - Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September beginning September 8. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/.
To return to the top of the page, click here. BUENA PARK Buena Park September 22 - September 24 - St. Pius V Church Festival. Entertainment Friday night from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. is Steel Parade (Calypso/Steel Drum). Saturday afternoon entertainment includes dance and Ballet Folklorico Puro Corazon, plus Andy Rau Band from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. and Rockit Scientists (Classic Rock/50s/60s) from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Sunday from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. is Los Principes Del Ritmo, and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. is Karaoke Finals. Also rides, games, food vendors (fee). Church/festival address is 7691 Orangethorpe. Information: (714) 522-2193 or www.stpius5.org. Buena Park Summer Concert Series - The Summer Concert Series continues at Buena Park Downtown (8308 On The Mall, La Palma between Dale and Stanton). Performances begin at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 503-5000, www.buenaparkdowntown.com or www.ci.buena-park.ca.us.
Photograph "Antibes Doorway" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic COSTA MESA Weekends, September 2 - 30 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The 5th Annual Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with celebrity appearances, music and dance performances, activities and workshops. Most events are Saturdays and Sundays between 11:30 a.m. - noon and 4 - 5 p.m. in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full schedule. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/. September 16 - CAMPfire Music. An evening of music around the fire pit at The CAMP features music by group(s) TBA. Coffee/snacks provided courtesy of The CAMP. The event will be held at the fire pit next to Adventure 16 at The CAMP, 2937 Bristol, from 7 - 10 p.m. Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com. September 24 - Community Arts Festival at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The Orange County Performing Arts Center welcomes the public to an open house and arts festival from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. There will be music, theater and dance performances, hands-on arts and children's activities, tours of the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, workshops and more. Visit the event website for full details and the day's schedule. Pre-register for the event (not required) on the website and be eligible for prize drawings. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.ocpac.org/special/communityday/. The CAMP's Farm and Art Market - The CAMP's Farm and Art Market is held every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parking lot of The CAMP, 2937 Bristol. Each week features fresh produce, flowers, etc., local/emerging artists, hand-made goods and more. Live music from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661, or www.thecampsite.com
CYPRESS Cypress Summer Concert Series - All performances take place at 6 p.m. on the Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange at Grindlay. Information: (714) 229-6780 or http://www.ci.cypress.ca.us
DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts are Sundays from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org
September 9 and 10 - Toshiba Tallships Festival - The Ocean Institute celebrates its 22nd year hosting the largest gathering of tallships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of family activities including live music, art shows, living history demonstrations, and food vendors. Also maritime displays and presentations, Polynesian dancers, interactive pirate encampment and cannon battles. Grass Park activities, Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, pirate and living history encampments and vendor area are free. Fees for entry to Ocean Education Center, Tallship tours and cruises. Entertainment includes sea-faring music, traditional island dancers and more. Full information and schedules on website. Information: (949) 496-2274, www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or www.danapointharbor.com/. There are no listings for Fountain Valley this month. To return to the top of the page, click here. FULLERTON August 27 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Let the Lady Sing IV: Performances of Tony Award-winning songs. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org, click "When We Do It." September 15 - 23rd Annual Concert Under the Stars. Cal State Fullerton's musical theater students will perform "With a Song in My Heart: The Music
of Richard Rogers." There will be selections from The Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma and more, and the evening will conclude with fireworks. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. on the lawn north of the Titan
Gymnasium. Evening event is a paid, ticketed/dinner event, but students and the public are welcome to bring lawn chairs to the grassy area and view the performance. Entrance to parking is off State
College Boulevard between Dorothy Lane and Yorba Linda Boulevard. Information: (714) 278-2586 or
www.csufalumni.com
September 24 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. The Synergy Piano Quartet. Concerts
are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue.
Information: (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org, click "When We Do It." September 29 - October 1 - St. Juliana Catholic Church Fall Festival. Entertainment Friday night from 5 - 6 is barbershop quartet, from
7 - 10 p.m., classic rock. Saturday 3 - 5 p.m. is CTS (Classic Rock), and 7 - 10 p.m. is AeroWatt (Classic Rock/Jazz). Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. is Alder Eagle and 6 - 8 p.m. is Eastridge Band.
Also rides, games, food vendors (fee). Church/festival address is 1316 N. Acacia. Information: (714) 879-1965 or www.stjulianachurch.org. Fullerton Farmers Market - Live music Thursdays
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and
Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer garden, kids' rides and more.
Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum August 31 - Bubba & the Big Bad Blues (Blues) September 7 - Split September 14 - Sol De Alegria (Latin) September 21 - The Answer (Classic Rock) September 28 - Superlark (Rock)
GARDEN GROVE Garden Grove Summer Concert Series. Concerts take place Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Eastgate Park, 12001 St. Mark Street (off Valley View). Information: (714) 741-5280, www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us or www.ggcf.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH September 2 - 4 - Boardfest: All-Girl Action Sports and Empowerment Festival. - Boardfest features a family-oriented beach exposition showcasing free attractions and games, surf clinics, skateboarding demonstrations, live music and stage performances all set against the backdrop of a top-rated professional women's surfing competition. Surf and skate competitions start at 8 a.m., stage activities from about 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. New feature Monday: snowboard rail jam contest with real snow on the beach from 9 - 11 a.m. Events 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the beach at 315 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 375-1132 or www.boardfest.com. September 8 - Bella Terra Grand Opening Party. - The outdoor shopping complex celebrates its grand opening with performances and activities from 3 - 8 p.m. Activities will include DJs, prize giveaways, surf museum display, live animals with Time Warner's Discovery Channel Animal Planet, food vendors and more. Performance by surf band The Eliminators from 6 - 8 p.m. Bella Terra is located on Bella Terra between Center Drive and Edinger. Some activities also from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sept. 10. Information: (714) 897-2533 or www.bellaterra-hb.com. September 9 - Senior Saturday Community Festival. - Annual event features live music and more than 60 sponsor booths with information, products and services. Event takes place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Huntington Beach pier, Main Street/Pacific Coast Highway. Hosted by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging. Information: (714) 536-9387 or www.hbcoa.org. September 29 - October 1 - St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church Fall Festival. Entertainment Friday night from 7 - 10 p.m. is The Fenians. Entertainment Saturday from 7 - 10 p.m. and Sunday 5 - 9 p.m. TBA. Also rides, games, food vendors (fee). Church/festival address is 20444 Magnolia. Information: (714) 962-3333 or www.ssj.org. Surfin' Sundays Concert Series 10th Anniversary Celebration - Sunday concerts
are from 1 - 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive
(off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). See individual concert dates for details. Information: (714) 960-3483 or http://www.surfingmuseum.org.
August 27 - The Sound Waves. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. September 3 - Surf Kings and The Kilaueas. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. September 10 - Vindicators. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. September 17 - Duotones "Plus 2". Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. September 24 - The Goofyfoots. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. October 1 - Reckless Reefers. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. Huntington Beach Central Park Concerts - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park (Golden West/Talbert) behind the main library. Information: (714) 842-4481, (714) 374-1650, www.surfcityevents.com, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us
To return to the top of the page, click here. IRVINE September 16 - Irvine Global Village Festival. - Annual festival celebrates the city's cultural diversity. Event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Bill Barber Park (4 Civic Center Plaza, Alton/Harvard). Features live entertainment from local cultural organizations, and includes performances by Mili Mili (World Music) and Upstream (Caribbean). Also international marketplace, food court, world culture exhibits, children's games and crafts, community partners pavilion and more. Admission and entertainment are free; food court tasting tickets are $1 each. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.irvinefestival.org. The Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Sundays Concert Series. Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. at Woodbridge Community Park (Alton/Lake). Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org.
La Habra Concerts in the Park. NEW VENUE THIS YEAR! Concerts take place Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in El Centro Park, Orange Street behind the public library. Information: (562) 905-9708 or www.ci.la-habra.ca.us
LA PALMA There are no listings for La Palma this month. LAGUNA BEACHLaguna Beach residents: Please contact your city directly for information on summer concert programs. LAGUNA HILLS September 29 - Simon D-Tour Live at Laguna Hills Mall - The Simon D-Tour Live, presented by Acuvue, comes to Laguna Hills Mall from 3 - 9 p.m. The free evening event features performances by singer Natalie. Also, the first 500 teens to register at the event get a free swag bag. Event includes stage contests, prizes, henna tattoos and more. Event also comes to Brea Mall on Oct. 1 with musical acts Mya and Summer Obsession. Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live.
Photograph "Bryce Canyon, Utah" © 1991 Dorothy A. Birsic LAGUNA NIGUEL September 11 - September 11th Memorial Event. The City of Laguna Niguel will hold a commemorative event to honor those who lost their lives in the 9-11 terrorist attacks and to recognize the efforts of the police and fire departments. The 5 Year Anniversary event will take place in the Crown Vally Community Park amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, from 6 - 7 p.m. It will include speakers, music by Brooke Ramel and a candlelight vigil. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for seating. Information: (949) 425-5100 or http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/ LAKE FOREST There are no listings for Lake Forest this month. LOS ALAMITOS There are no listings for Los Alamitos this month. To return to the top of the page, click here. The Concert Hour at Saddleback College. - Musical selections of individual and ensemble performances take place from
noon - 1 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 101 of Saddleback College. College address is 28000 Marguerite Parkway. Information: (949) 582-4656 or www.saddleback.edu
August 31 - Joey Sellers and Friends (Jazz/Classical) September 28 - Pianist Christine Azzoni Dow NEWPORT BEACH September 10 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. UCI Chamber Players. An afternoon of classical music with the UCI Chamber Players. Violinist Haroutune Bedelian, cellist Maggie Parkins, tenor Darryl Taylor and pianist Lorna Griffitt will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann and Faure. Performance is at 3 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org. September 21 - Orange Crush at the Orange County Museum of Art. After-hours series features live music from some of the best Indie bands in Southern California. Tonight: live music by The Vacation plus DJ Alex Dyer. The Orange County Museum of Art is located at 850 San Clemente Drive (near Fashion Island). Event is from 7 - 11 p.m., galleries open until 8 p.m. Information: (949) 759-1122 or www.ocma.net The City of Newport Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are held at 5 p.m. in a different park each month. See individual listings for park details. Information: (949) 644-3211 x2156 or www.city.newport-beach.ca.us
Photograph "Cape Cod, View 3" © 1987 Dorothy A. Birsic ORANGE September 21 - Summer Blues Music Series. Artists TBA. Concert takes place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, in Orange. Concert is free, but parking is $3. Bring lawn chair/blanket. Information: (714) 973-6835, (714) 973-3173, or www.ocparks.com, go to Irvine Regional Park. September 29 - October 1 - St. Norbert Catholic Church Festival. Entertainment Friday night TBA. Saturday is the Fenians (Irish), time TBA. Sunday entertainment TBA. Also rides, games, food vendors (fee). Church/festival address is 300 E. Taft Avenue. Information: (714) 637-4360 or www.stnorbertchurch.org. Orange International Street Fair.. Annual event takes place September 1 - 3 in the Chapman/Glassell traffic circle area of downtown Orange. Four blocks of ethnic food vendors, and music/entertainment on nine stages. Please note: This event can be VERY crowded, and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Information: http://orangestreetfair.org
PLACENTIA September 23 & 24 - Middle Eastern Food Festival. Includes cultural performances, middle eastern food/pastry sales, game booths, and more. Activities take place from noon - 9 p.m. both days at the Holy Cross Melkite-Greek Catholic Church, 451 W. Madison Avenue. Information: (714) 985-1710. Placentia Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer (south of Imperial). Information: (714) 993-8232 or www.placentia.org
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA Celebrating the Community Weekend.. The city will celebrate the fruition of the vision that the original developers saw for the community 20 years ago. Events will take place in Central Park, 30842 La Miranda. Information: (949) 448-6252, (949) 635-1800 x6401, www.samlarc.org or www.cityofrsm.org
To return to the top of the page, click here. There are no listings for San Clemente this month. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO San Juan Capistrano Summer Nights - Concerts are from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in Historic Town Center Park,
31806 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org
September 20 - Doo Wah Riders (Country) SANTA ANA September 2 - Hot Coffee and Cool Jazz on Warm Summer Nights. After you stroll through the Artists' Village Open House, stop by the "old red church" to listen to music on the outdoor patio of one of Santa Ana's oldest landmarks. Tonight: Performance by Ken Kawamura and his Crepuscule Jazztet with special guest jazz trumpeter Bobby Bradford. Event is at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 614 N. Bush Street. Information: (714) 543-9389 or www.messiahsantaana.org. September 16 and 17 - Fiestas de las Americas (Fiestas Patrias) - This festival celebrates the Independence Days of
several Latin and South American countries that coincide with Mexican Independence Day. Event takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the 16th, and from
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the 17th, in the six-block area of the 4th Street Corridor in Old Town Santa Ana (from French Street to Broadway). Includes continuous
live entertainment on the main stage, arts and crafts booths, a carnival and food vendors. Information: (310) 914-0015, (310) 914-1933,
http://www.fiestasoftheamericas.com/, or http://www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com/
SEAL BEACH There are no listings for Seal Beach this month.
Photograph "Globe Hotel, Perth" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic STANTON There are no listings for Stanton this month. TUSTIN There are no listings for Tustin this month. Please check back in October for the Tiller Days schedule. WESTMINSTER September 10 - Dia De La Familia (Day of the Family) - Event takes place in Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street, from 1 - 5 p.m. Includes music, bands, folklorico dancers, food vendors and other family entertainment. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us September 30 - Simon D-Tour Live - The Simon D-Tour Live, presented by Acuvue, comes to Westminster Mall from 1 - 7 p.m. The free afternoon event features performances by singer Natalie. Also, the first 500 teens to register at the event get a free swag bag. Event includes stage contests, prizes, henna tattoos and first-round auditions of "R U The Next SCREAM Star?" Contestants will be competing for the chance to perform on this year's SCREAM Tour V, a management agreement, and a national recording contract with a major record label. Event also comes to Brea Mall on Oct. 1 with musical acts Mya and Summer Obsession. Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live. YORBA LINDA September 22 - September 24 - St. Martin De Porres Annual Festival. Entertainment Friday and Saturday night from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. is Film at 11 (70s/R&B). Sunday beginning at 4:30 p.m. is the band Flashback. Also rides, games, food vendors (fee). Church/festival address is 19767 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org. Nixon
Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise
indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near
Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org.
September 3 - Concert Pianist Chi Asada September 10 - 1:30 p.m. - Free admission to 9/11 Remembrance Event; Riverside Concert Band at 3 p.m. September 17 - Tenor David Petruccia and Pianist Tom McFarlane September 24 - Concert Pianist Dr. Janice Park October 1 - Concert Pianist Michael Sellers
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