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Home | Poetry & Photos | Essays | Writing Excerpts | Free Concerts | Links | 2006 Extras | About the Site CONCERTS BY DATE - ORANGE COUNTY This page lists concerts by date for cities in Orange County. You may view the schedules by scrolling down the page or by clicking a date below. Please remember: although every attempt is made to bring you the most up-to-date concert information possible, all schedules are subject to change Aug 27 | Aug 28 | Aug 29 | Aug 30 | Aug 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30
Photograph "Bangkok Thailand, View 2" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic ALISO VIEJO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Answer (Classic Rock). Concerts are from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Park Amphitheater at Town Center. Information: (949) 362-5890 or www.cityofalisoviejo.com DANA POINT - DANA POINT SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Starfire (Cover Songs). Concerts are Sundays from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org FULLERTON - ST. ANDREWS MONTHLY 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" HUNTINGTON BEACH - CENTRAL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. Tom Kubis and the Golden West Jazz Orchestra. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park, Golden West/Talbert, behind the main library. Information: (714) 842-4481, (714) 374-1650, www.huntington-beach.ca.us or www.hbvisit.com HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON. The Sound Waves. The Surfin' Sundays concert takes place this week in the parking lot of the International Surfing Museum from 1 - 3 p.m. Museum address is 411 Olive Avenue. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org IRVINE - SIZZLIN' SUMMER SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Super Diamond (Neil Diamond). Concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m. in Woodbridge Community Park, Alton/Lake. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org NEWPORT BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae). Concert is from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in Eastbluff Park, 2555 Vista Del Oro. Information: (949) 644-3151 or www.city.newport-beach.ca.us. YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert Pianist Mikhail Korzhav. Doors open at 1:30 and concert begins 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 There are no performances scheduled on this date. There are no performances scheduled on this date. BUENA PARK - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse. The summer concert series continues in Buena Park Downtown, 8308 On The Mall (La Palma between Dale and Stanton). Performances begin at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 503-5000, (714) 236-3860, www.buenaparkdowntown.com or www.ci.buena-park.ca.us To return to the September calendar, click here. ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Lulu and Afro Brazil (Brazilian). Live music from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Boulevard). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Bubba and the Big Bad Blues (Blues). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum GARDEN GROVE - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Answer (Classic Rock). 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 LA HABRA - CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Polynesian Luau. Concerts are 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 MISSION VIEJO - THE CONCERT HOUR AT SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. Joey Sellers and Friends (Jazz/Classical). Musical selections of individual and ensemble performances take place from noon - 1 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 101 or Saddleback College. College address is 28000 Marguerite Parkway. Information: (949) 582-4656 or www.saddleback.edu PLACENTIA - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Moonlight Express (Big Band). 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 ORANGE - 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. See website for full entertainment schedule. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Information: http://orangestreetfair.org
Photograph "Tokyo Reflections" © 1991 Dorothy A. Birsic COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. Sept. 2, 3, and 4 on the beach at 315 Pacific Coast Highway. See website for daily schedules. Information: (714) 375-1132 or www.boardfest.com. ORANGE - 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. See website for full entertainment schedule. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Entertainment begins at 10 a.m. on some stage, 11 a.m. on others. Information: http://orangestreetfair.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. Today: historical displays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Taste of Rancho and Street Fair, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (fee); Children's Fun Fair, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Battle of the Bands (6 local bands in competition), 7 - 10 p.m. Information: (949) 448-6252, (949) 635-1800 x6401, www.samlarc.org or www.cityofrsm.org SANTA ANA - 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 trumpeter Bobby Bradford from 7 - 9 p.m. Event is at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 614 N. Bush Street. Information: (714) 543-9389 or www.messiahsantaana.org. COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON. Surf Kings and The Kilaueas. The Surfin' Sundays concert takes place this week in the parking lot of the International Surfing Museum from 1 - 3 p.m. Museum address is 411 Olive Avenue. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. Sept. 2, 3, and 4 on the beach at 315 Pacific Coast Highway. See website for daily schedules. Information: (714) 375-1132 or www.boardfest.com. ORANGE - 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. See website for full entertainment schedule. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.. Entertainment from 11:30 or noon - 9 p.m. Information: http://orangestreetfair.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. Today: historical displays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Talent Show, 1 - 3 p.m.; Summer Concert and BBQ featuring Soul Shadows (Swing/R&B/Soul) and the Silverados (Country). Information: (949) 448-6252, (949) 635-1800 x6401, www.samlarc.org or www.cityofrsm.org YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert Pianist Chi Asada. Doors open at 1:30 and concert begins at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075 or http://www.nixonlibrary.org/ HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. Sept. 2, 3, and 4 on the beach at 315 Pacific Coast Highway. See website for daily schedules. Information: (714) 375-1132 or www.boardfest.com. There are no performances scheduled on this date. To return to the September calendar, click here. There are no performances scheduled on this date. FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. The Split. Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Pete Escovedo Orchestra (Contemporary Latin Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard, one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Greg Adams (Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard, one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. Photograph "Vatican Celebration" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org CYPRESS - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Cypress POPS Orchestra: "Great American Picnic." Performance begins at 6 p.m. on the Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange at Grindlay. Information: (714) 229-6780 or www.ci.cypress.ca.us DANA POINT HARBOR - 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. Some entertainment, interactive pirate encampment, Grass Park activities, Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, living history encampment and vendor areas are free. Fees for entry to Ocean Institute, 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 HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org COSTA MESA - 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. Today: Mike Barnett. Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661, or www.thecampsite.com DANA POINT HARBOR - 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. Some entertainment, interactive pirate encampment, Grass Park activities, Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, living history encampment and vendor areas are free. Fees for entry to Ocean Institute, 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 HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON. Vindicators. Concert is from 1 - 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive Avenue. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org NEWPORT BEACH - 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. Performances 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 WESTMINSTER - 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 activities and entertainment. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Free admission to 9/11 Remembrance event at 1:30. Also Riverside Concert Band at 3 p.m. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org To return to the September calendar, click here. LAGUNA NIGUEL - SEPTEMBER 11 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 Valley 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 www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us There are no performances scheduled on this date. There are no performances scheduled on this date. FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Sol de Alegria (Latin). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. The Banda Brothers (Straight Ahead/Latin Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard, one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. FULLERTON - 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
Photograph "Lake Tahoe" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic ANAHEIM - 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. BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Richard Smith (Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard,
one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in
the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate
in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org COSTA MESA - 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. 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 SANTA ANA - 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. - 10 p.m. 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 booth food vendors (fee). Information: (310) 914-0015,
(310) 914-1933, www.fiestasoftheamericas.com or www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com ANAHEIM - 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. COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in
the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate
in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org COSTA MESA - 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. Today: Erick Macek.
Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661, or
www.thecampsite.com HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON. Duotones "Plus 2". The Surfin' Sundays concert takes place this week in the parking lot of the International Surfing Museum from 1 - 3 p.m. Museum address is 411 Olive Avenue. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org SANTA ANA - 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. - 9 p.m. 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 booth food vendors (fee). Information: (310) 914-0015, (310) 914-1933, www.fiestasoftheamericas.com or www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES.. Tenor David Petruccia and Pianist Tom McFarlane. Doors open at 1:30 and concert begins 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 There are no performances scheduled on this date. There are no performances scheduled on this date. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SUMMER NIGHTS. Doo Wah Riders (Country). 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
To return to the September calendar, click here. FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. The Answer (Classic Rock). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m.
food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum LA HABRA - CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Scot Bruce (Elvis, The Early Years - concert rescheduled from earlier in the summer).
Concerts are 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 NEWPORT BEACH - 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 ORANGE - 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 chairs/blankets. Information: (714) 973-6835, (714) 973-3173 or
www.ocparks.com, go to Irvine Regional Park. Photograph "Sydney Harbor Bridge" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Reno Jones (Blues). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard,
one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. BUENA PARK - 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. YORBA LINDA - 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. BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Shari Puorto (Blues/Rock). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard,
one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. BUENA PARK - 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. COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in
the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate
in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org PLACENTIA - 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. YORBA LINDA - 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. BUENA PARK - 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. COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in
the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate
in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org COSTA MESA - 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/. COSTA MESA - 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. Today: Alisha and Shane Gooding.
Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661, or
www.thecampsite.com FULLERTON - ST. ANDREWS MONTHLY 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" HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON. The Goofyfoots. The Surfin' Sundays concert takes place this week in the parking lot of the International Surfing Museum from 1 - 3 p.m. Museum address is 411 Olive Avenue. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org PLACENTIA - 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. YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert Pianist Dr. Janice Park. Doors open at 1:30 and concert begins 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 YORBA LINDA - 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. To return to the September calendar, click here. There are no performances scheduled on this date. There are no performances scheduled on this date. There are no performances scheduled on this date. FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Superlark (Rock). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum MISSION VIEJO - THE CONCERT HOUR AT SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. Pianist Christine Azzoni Dow. Musical selections of individual and ensemble performances take place from noon - 1 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 101 or Saddleback College. College address is 28000 Marguerite Parkway. Information: (949) 582-4656 or www.saddleback.edu ANAHEIM - MOTORCYCLE MADNESS IN DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM. Evening event will feature a classic motorcycle movie from 9 - 10:30 p.m., live music by Sam Morrison (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 Boulevard). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. California State University Fullerton Big Band Ensemble and Jazz Combos. Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard, one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. FULLERTON - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. LAGUNA HILLS - 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. ORANGE - 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. To return to the September calendar, click here. BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Derek Bordeaux (R&B/Motown). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September. The Festival takes place from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Boulevard, one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com. COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN. 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. Events take place September 2 - 30, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 or noon until 5 p.m., in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at Bristol and the 405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437) or www.festivalofchildren.org FULLERTON - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. ORANGE - ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH FESTIVAL. Entertainment Friday night TBA. Saturday is the Fenians (Irish) at 8 p.m., other entertainment 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. WESTMINSTER - SIMON D-TOUR LIVE AT WESTMINSTER MALL - 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 Breat 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. To return to the top of the page, click here. Home | Poetry & Photos |
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