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    This page lists concerts for all counties and locations 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. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend.

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    Each year www.dorothyswebsite.org is pleased to be able to include the images of guest artists whose works either express or in some way interpret the site's summer theme. [2014 Note: In 2007, the "Piece" of the "Pieces: Whole" theme was made up of the underwater photographs on this page, one small "piece" of a coastal environment - life under the water. The "Whole" of the "Pieces: Whole" theme was found in the images of the Guest Painter on the All Cities By Date page in a wide variety of paintings depicting coastal areas and the coastal landscape.] You will find the images of underwater photographer Ken Kurtis on the "All Cities by City" concert page. Kurtis had his start in underwater photography more than 25 years ago, and he is the unofficial in-house underwater photographer for the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. You can read more about him and the 2007 summer theme by visiting the site's Guests page.

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Images (from left): "NORRIS' TOPSNAIL" (San Nicolas Island), "PURPLE-STRIPED JELLYFISH" (Eureka Oil Rig - Huntington Beach), "GARIBALDI" (Emerald Bay, Catalina)

ALHAMBRA

August 26 - Sage-Granada Park UMC Arts Peformances. Yuval Ron. The Sage-Granada Park United Methodist Church's Center for the Visual and Performing Arts will present a concert by Yuval Ron at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, 1850 W. Hellman Avenue. Information: (626) 284-3229 or www.sgpumcarts.org.

ALISO VIEJO

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) 425-2500, www.avca.net or www.cityofalisoviejo.com

  • August 26 - Desperado (Eagles Tribute)

Setting off on a local boat to explore Catalina waters; Ken Kurtis lining up a shot on a recent trip to Palau.

ANAHEIM AND ANAHEIM HILLS

September 15 and 16 - Mexican Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Anaheim. Event presented by Sonido KWIZ 96.7 will take place in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Details TBA. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.

September 21 - Rumble and Rock on the Party Block. Evening event is co-sponsored by the Downtown Anaheim Business Association and Harley-Davidson of Anaheim/Fullerton. Harley Davidson and other motorcycle riders, as well as the public, are invited to head to Downtown Anaheim for a night of live music, a beer and wine garden and street fair. Tonight's bands will be Danny and the Day Trippers (60s) from 5 - 7:15 p.m. and L.A. Jones (Blues Guitar) from 7:45 - 10 p.m. 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). Market hours are 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.

  • August 30 - Hi Hopes (Variety)

  • September 6 - Doug Miller (Acoustic)

  • September 13 - Island Voyage (Steel Drum)

  • September 20 - Keith Foelsch

  • September 27 - TBA

ARCADIA

August 30 - Arcadia Library Children's Program. Marcus Miller Drums - Rhythms Around the World. Progam for children ages 4 and up and their families which focuses on the historical and cultural significance of drumming. Performance is at 7 p.m. at the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Information: (626) 821-5566 or http://library.ci.arcadia.ca.us.

ARTESIA

There are no listings for Artesia this month.

AZUSA

September 30 - Azusa Pacific University Performances. University Choir and Orchestra Premier Concert. Rod Cathey, music director. Annual event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Atrium on the Azusa Pacific University campus. Campus is located at Alosta and Citrus. See website for maps and directions. Information: (800) 825-5278, (626) 815-3848 or www.apu.edu/music.

Azusa Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place. Information: (626) 812-5280 or www.ci.azusa.ca.us

  • August 30 - Chico (Latin/Variety)

"ROSE-SPOTTED ANEMONE AMONG BRITTLE STARS" (Santa Barbara Island)

BALDWIN PARK

September 22 - Julia McNeill Senior Center Grand Opening. The City of Baldwin Park will celebrate the grand opening of the Senior Center beginning at 11 a.m. There will be an open house, demonstrations of classes geared toward seniors, and entertainment by the Mariachi Divas. The Center is located at 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. Information: (626) 813-5245 x323 or www.baldwinpark.com

BELLFLOWER

September 29 - 3rd Annual Apple Harvest Festival. The Bellflower Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the city's 50th Anniversary, is sponsoring the city's third annual Apple Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bellflower along Bellflower Boulevard. The event features apple baking and eating contests, beer garden, food booths, vendors and crafts. Music will be provided by Dave Storm and the Thunder Creek Band. Information: (562) 867-1744 or www.bellflowerchamber.com/

Bellflower Summer Streetfest 2007 - Concerts, farmers market and vendors are on Bellflower Blvd. between Flower and Oak from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2268 or www.bellflower.org

  • August 30 - Splash! (Variety)

"GREEN TURTLE" (Wreck of the Yongala - Townsville, Australia)

BREA

August 31 - Simon D-Tour Live at Brea Mall - The Simon D-Tour Live comes to Brea Mall from 3 - 9 p.m. The free evening event will feature performances by singers Jordan Pruitt and William Tell. Event includes stage contests, prizes, and more. Event will also be at Westminster Mall on Sept. 1 with Willam Tell and at Laguna Hills Mall on September 2 with Brooke Hogan and Jada. Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live.

Brea Concerts in the Park. Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Boulevard. Information: (714) 990-7124, (714) 990-7100 or www.cityofbrea.net

  • August 29 - Windmill (Big Band)

Brea Jazz Festival - Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September beginning September 7. 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, and reserved seating is also available. Kid Zone with children's activities from 7 - 9 p.m. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

  • September 7 - Gerry Rothschild Quartet

  • September 8 - Jessica Calahan

  • September 14 - Scott Martin Latin Soul Band

  • September 15 - Reno Jones

  • September 21 - Pete Escovedo

  • September 22 - Rickey Nero, featuring the Larry Van Trio

  • September 28 - CSUF Jazz Band

  • September 29 - Derek Bordeaux

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BUENA PARK

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 are from 7 - 9 p.m. Information: (714) 503-5000, www.buenaparkdowntown.com or www.ci.buena-park.ca.us.

  • August 29 - Branscombe Richmond & the Renegade Posse (Rock/Country/R&B)

CERRITOS

September 7 - Friday Night Concerts in the Plaza. Dan and Leland (Acoustic Rock). Performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Liberty Park Plaza, 19211 Studebaker Road. Information: (562) 916-8565, (562) 916-1254 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us

"PANAMIC FANGED BLENNY" (left, Las Animas Island, Sea of Cortez, La Paz - Baja California Sur)

September 11 - Patriot Day Concert. The City of Cerritos will hold a patriotic concert and moment of silence to honor the victims and heroes involved in the terrorist attackes of September 11, 2001. The jazz concert with a patriotic flair will feature Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band playing songs like America the Beautiful, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner along with jazz classics. Crafts and other activities will be available for children. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. on the Island Stage at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us

Heritage Park Summer Concerts. - Concerts begin at 7 p.m. on the Island Stage at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1254, (562) 916-8570 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us

  • August 30 - Instant Replay (Rockin' Surf)

  • September 6 - Cerritos College Jazz Band

CHINO

September 16 - Mexican Independence Day Celebration. The city will host a Mexican Independence Day celebration on the Chino City Hall Lawn, 13220 Central Avenue, from 4 - 9 p.m. Activities include games, entertainment, food vendors, and more. Information: (909) 464-8369, (909) 464-8363 or www.cityofchino.org

Chino Farmers Market - Entertainment begins at 5:45 p.m. Market hours are from 5 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at City Hall, 13220 Central Avenue. Market includes fresh produce sales, crafts, bounce houses, activities for children, and more. Information: (909) 464-8369, www.chinofarmersmarket.com or www.cityofchino.org.

  • August 29 - Karaoke Night with Mark Maverick

  • September 5 - Paul Cavin

  • September 12 - The Rangers

  • September 19 - Memphis Project

  • September 26 - Lance Cosgrove (Country/Rock)

CHINO HILLS

Chino Hills Summer Concert Series. All concerts are Wednesdays from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. at Crossroads Park, Chino Hills Parkway at Eucalyptus Avenue. Information: (909) 364-2700 or www.chinohills.org

  • August 29 - Ravelers (Classic Rock)

CITY OF INDUSTRY

There are no listings for City of Industry this month.

CLAREMONT

September 7 - Levitt on the Lawn at Scripps College. Amanda Dumas (R&B/Pop Singer and Songwriter). Performance is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on the Bowling Green at Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-9372 or www.collegescalendar.org

September 30 - Scripps College Performances. Haydn Trio Einstadt. Concert is sponsored by the Austrian Consulate of Los Angeles, the European Union Center of Scripps College and the Scripps College Department of Music. Performance is at 3 p.m. in Balch Auditorium on the Scripps campus, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-3266 or www.collegescalendar.org

Claremont Monday Night Concert Series - Concerts are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us

  • August 27 - 2AZZ1 (Contemporary Jazz)

  • September 3 - The Ravelers (Classic Rock)

10th Annual Depot Jazz Series - Concerts will take place Friday nights from September 21 - October 19 in the front plaza of the Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First Street. Performances are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and village shops stay open late for the evening. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us

  • September 21 - DA Bookman

  • September 28 - Swing 4 Sale

  • October 5 - Lao Tizer (Contemporary Jazz)

Pomona College Department of Music Performances - The public is invited to all events. Admission is free and tickets are not needed unless otherwise noted. Information: (909) 621-8155 or www.music.pomona.edu.

  • September 14 - Friday Noon Concert. Jonathan Wright, violin and Stephan Moss, piano. Music by Schubert and Nielsen. Performance is at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, 1030 Columbia Avenue

  • September 15 - Faculty Flute and Piano Recital. Rachel Rudich, flute, and Karl Kohn, piano. Music by Niccolo Castiglioni, Paul Hindemith, and Karl Kohn. Program is at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street

  • September 16 - Celliola and Friends. Tom Flaherty, cello, Gwendolyn Lytle, soprano, Rachel Vetter Huang, violin, Cynthia Fogg, viola, Roger Lebow, cello, and David Johnson, marimba. Music by Flaherty, Moe, Ravel, Yates and others. Program is at 3:00 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street

  • September 19 - Ghazal Music from India. Sudhir Narain, Ghazal Singer. An evening of Classical Urdu sung poetry. Program is at 8:15 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street

  • September 22 - Guest Pianist. Pieter van Zyl, piano. Music by J.S. Bach, Franck, Hofmeyr and Van Wyk. Program is at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street

  • September 29 - Guest French Guitarist. Roland Dyens, guitar. Music by Dyens and others. Program is at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street

  • September 30 - Faculty Organ Recital. William Peterson, organ. Music by Bruhns, Sweelinck, de Grigny, J.S. Bach, Franck, Guilmant, and Gigout. Program is at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street

CORONA

There are no listings for Corona this month.

"SEE-THROUGH SEAHORSE" (Galapagos Islands)

COSTA MESA

Weekly on Sundays- 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

Weekends, September 1 - 23 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The 6th 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 15 - CAMPfire Music. An evening of music around the fire pit at The CAMP. Beverages provided courtesy of The CAMP. The event will be held at the fire pit next to Adventure 16, 2937 Bristol, from 7 - 10 p.m. Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com.

September 30 - Community Arts Festival at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The day of free music, dance and theater performances, hands-on arts activities and performance facility tours will be held from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Town Center Drive (off Bristol, across from South Coast Plaza). There will be performances by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Opera Pacific, Pacific Chorale, the South Coast Repertory Theater, and many other groups. See website for full schedule. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.ocpac.org/artsfest.

Metro Pointe Summer Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

  • August 31 - Javid Trio (New Flamenco)

  • September 1 - Chesterfield Blues (R&B/Pop/Blues Rock)

  • September 2 - Jimi James Trio (Dance/R&B)

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COVINA

August 30 and September 6 - Covina Concert Band Performances. The Covina Concert Band performances are Thursdays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Covina Park Bandshell, Fourth Avenue at Badillo. Bingo for adults 50 and up will be held weekly prior to the concerts at 6:30 p.m. Information: (626) 332-0020 or www.covinaconcertband.org.

"CHESTNUT COWRY WITH MANTLE EXPOSED" (Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California)

CULVER CITY

Culver City Summer Sunset Music Festival. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the Culver City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd. (at Duquesne). Information: (310) 253-5716 or www.culvercity.org

  • August 30 - Carl Verheyen Band

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

  • September 8 - Cypress Pops Orchestra: "A Great American Picnic"

DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR

September 8 and 9 - Toshiba Tallships Festival - The Ocean Institute celebrates its 23rd year hosting the largest gathering of tallships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of family activities including live chantey 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/.

"JUVENILE KELP CRAB ON PURPLE URCHIN" (Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park, California)

DIAMOND BAR

August 29 - Battle of the Bands. Event organized by youth for youth will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. Event will feature competition of local high school bands and admission is free. Shuttle service will be available from the Diamond Bar Golf Course beginning at 4:30 p.m.. Information: (909) 839-7070 or www.cityofdiamondbar.com.

DOWNEY

Downey Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Furman Park, 10419 Rives Avenue. Information: (562) 904-7230 or www.downeyca.org

  • August 29 - 3rd Marine Air Wing Band

DUARTE

September 22 - Historic Route 66 Parade and 50th Anniversary Picnic. The Historic Route 66 parade will take place September 22 beginning at 9 a.m. on Huntington Drive in Duarte. The picnic, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the City of Duarte's incorporation, will take place at Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive, from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Includes live swing and rock/blues music plus local talent, a classic car show, food booths, game and display booths, family activities and more. Information: (626) 357-7931 x220 or www.accessduarte.com.

"ARROW CRAB" (Bonaire)

EL MONTE

There are no listings for El Monte this month.

EL SEGUNDO

September 16 - El Segundo Concerts in the Library Series The Eric Ekstrand Ensemble (New Orleans Jazz). Eric plays music from a wide range of New Orleans' greatest, including Louis Armstrong, Harry Connick, Jr., Fats Domino and Louis Prima and will discuss their contributions to jazz and popular music. Concerts take place at 3 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Room at the El Segundo Public Library, 111 West Mariposa at Main Street. Information: (310) 524-2728 or www.eslib.org

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY

There are no listings for Fountain Valley this month.

FULLERTON

August 26 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Let the Lady Sing V. 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

"GOLDENTAIL MORAY EEL" (Bonaire)

September 15 - CSUF Department of Music Collage Concert. In conjunction with the University's 50th Anniversary Open House, this kaleidoscopic, fast-paced, hour-long program will highlight the department's large choral and instrumental ensembles, chamber groups, solo pianists and combos in a variety of performances. Performers include the Jazz Ensemble I, the University Singers, the CSUF Symphony Orchestra, University Wind Symphony and more. The concert is from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Meng Concert Hall on the CSUF campus. The campus is located at the corner of State College Boulevard and Nutwood Avenue. Information: (714) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu

September 18 - CSUF Department of Music Performances. Third Tuesday Recital. The lunchtime series features students from the Department of Music in a concert of selections from larger works or chamber pieces. Performances are at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall on the CSUF campus. The campus is located at the corner of State College Boulevard and Nutwood Avenue. Information: (714) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu

September 29 - St. Juliana Church Fall Festival. Event is from 2 - 10 p.m. on September 29. Festival includes games, food vendors, family activities, petting zoo and entertainment: Alder Eagle Blues Band at 3 p.m. and Aerowatt (Classic Rock) at 5 p.m. Admission and entertainment are free. Church address is 1319 N. Acacia Avenue. Information: (714) 871-2829 or www.stjulianachurch.org.

September 30 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Steven Speciale, piano. 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

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, click the "Museum" link in Departments.

  • August 30 - The Answer (Classic Rock)

  • September 6 - Upstream (Caribbean)

  • September 13 - Split (Rock and Blues)

  • September 20 - Soundbytes (Disco/Covers/Variety)

  • September 27 - TBA

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.org or www.ggcf.org

  • August 30 - Apple (Beatles Tribute)

GLENDORA

There are no listings for Glendora this month.

HERMOSA BEACH

September 1, 2 and 3 - Labor Day Fiesta Hermosa. - Arts and crafts, cantina, two stages of live music, and beer and wine garden each day of Labor Day weekend. Fiesta is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier/Hermosa Avenues; Pier Avenue stage is at Pier/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. See website for full schedule. Free parking at Northrop Grumman lot and free shuttle all day, or park at Mira Costa High School and take free Wave shuttle bus. Information: (310) 376-0951 or www.fiestahermosa.com.

  • September 1 - Pier Avenue Stage: The Long Run (Eagles Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Donna & Dave (Rock Classics) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Gravy (South Bay Favorite) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

  • September 2 - Pier Avenue Stage: Which One's Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Dog 'n Butterfly (Heart Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Buck McCoy (Classic Country) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and AWOL (Southbay Rock 'n Roll) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

  • September 3 - Pier Avenue Stage: The Who Band (Who Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Smokin' (Boston Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: A Family Affair (Classic R&B) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Soul Sacrifice (Santana Tribute) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Images (from left) "HEAD-ON YELLOWEDGE MORAY EEL" (Cocos Island, Costa Rica), "HEAD-ON KEN AT JELLYFISH LAKE" (self-portrait, Palau), and "HEAD-ON ROCK BEAUTY" (Salt Pier, Bonaire)

HOLLYWOOD

September 14 - L.A. County Arts Commission Free Concerts in Public Sites. Conjunto Los Pochos (Latin/World). The concert will take place from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at the Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center, 1360 North St. Andrews Place in Hollywood. Information: (323) 876-7704 or www.lacountyarts.org.

September 23 - 15th Annual Thai Cultural Day. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. There will be Thai food vendors and demonstrations, Thai products such as antiques, silk and more, Thai music and dancing, a cultural parade and more. Information: (310) 827-2910 or www.thaiculturalcenter.org.

September 28, 29 & 30 - First Annual Swerve Festival. The Swerve Festival is a new annual film, art and music festival celebrating the creative culture of action sports with film and video screenings, live music performances, art exhibitions and workshops and more. The primary venue for the event will be Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, though some screenings and music performances will take place at other area venues. Music performances take place Saturday and Sunday. Saturday bands at Barnsdall Park include Illinois (Roots), Snowden (Indie Rock), Foreign Born (Garage Pop), and the Black Angels (Psych-Rock). There will also be a late night party on Saturday night at Echoplex featuring Bonde Do Role, Juiceboxxx, LA Riots, The Toxic Avenger and DJs Franki Chen and Paparazzi. Sunday bands at Barnsdall Park include Thee More Shallows, Oh No! Oh My! and DeVotchKa. Music events are free with pre-registration; click the registration links from the Swerve Festival website. Information: (323) 658-8700 or www.swervefestival.com.

Wine and Jazz at Hollywood and Highland - Live jazz on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. Concerts are free; wine from a different winery each week will be sold (wine tasting is $10), and proceeds will directly benefit Project Angel Food. Concerts are in the central court of the Hollywood and Highland Center. The Hollywood and Highland Center is located on Hollywood Boulevard next to the Kodak Theater. Information: (323) 960-2332 or www.hollywoodandhighland.com

  • August 28 - Alan Pasqua Jazz Collective

  • September 4 - Jose Riso's Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Performances. Performances are in the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. Concert times listed below. Information: (800) 204-3131 x4737 or www.forestlawn.com

  • August 29 - The Summer Season Community Orchestra at 8 p.m.

T.N.T. (Thursday Night Thing) at Hollywood and Highland. A new concert series featuring bands presented by Indie 103.1 FM. Concerts are every Thursday in August from 8 - 9 p.m. in the Courtyard at the Hollywood and Highland Center. The Hollywood and Highland Center is located on Hollywood Boulevard at Highland, next to the Kodak Theater. Information: (323) 817-0220 or www.hollywoodandhighland.com

  • August 30 - Skybombers and Run Run Run

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Tuesday Nights - Huntington Beach Surf City Nights. Event is from 5 - 9 p.m. on Main Street (between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue). There will be street entertainers/live performances, an organic farmers market, food booths, activities for children, sidewalk sales by area merchants and more. Free parking for two hours in the Main Promenade parking structure between 4 and 8:30 p.m. Information: (714) 841-3034 or www.hbdowntown.com.

September 1, 2 & 3 - 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. Events 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the beach near the pier. Information: (714) 375-1132 or www.boardfest.com.

September 8 - Senior Saturday Community Festival. - Annual event features live music and more about 75 sponsor booths with information, products and services geared toward seniors. 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 15 & 16 - Downtown Huntington Beach Surf and Art Walk. First event ever in which the first through third blocks of Main Street (downtown) will be closed for the weekend. Event will feature two days of live surf music, surf exhibits and the screening of the movie "Step into Liquid," children's activities, custom-built Harleys and more. Saturday hours are noon - 9 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon - 8 p.m. Surf band line-up is as follows: Saturday - The Relix from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., The Soundwaves from 1 - 2:30 p.m., Hot Plankton from 3 - 4:30 p.m., and Billy Blastoff from 5 - 7 p.m. On Sunday, the bands will be: Marauders from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Chum (Surfin' Sunday Concert Series performance) from 1 - 3 p.m., Outer Wave from 3:30 - 5 p.m. and The Reventlos from 5:30 - 7 p.m. See Downtown Huntington Beach website for further information. Information: (714) 536-5542, www.hbdowntown.com or www.surfcity-hb.org.

Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday concerts feature surf music bands 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 26 - Secret Samurai. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m.

  • September 9 - The Verb and Glasgow Tiki Shakers. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m.

  • September 16 - Chum. Concert will be held at Festival on Main Street (see above for details) from 1 - 3 p.m.

  • September 23 - Goofyfoots. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m.

  • September 30 - Duotones Paul Johnson & Gil Orr or Duotones +2 or PJs All Stars. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m.

Performances at Bella Terra. - Friday night concerts take place from 7 - 9 p.m., and Saturday performances take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. Monday morning Kid's Klub events take place from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Special performances are also included in the listings. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

  • August 27 - Singer Melissa (Kid's Klub)

  • August 31 - E-17 (Classic Groove Rock)

  • September 1 - Michael Forbes Explosion (Jazz/Rock Fusion)

  • September 3 - The Squeegees (Stories and Songs; Kid's Klub)

  • September 7 - Jaguar (Latin Sounds)

  • September 8 - Rockit Scientists (Classic Rock)

  • September 10 - Tuba (Jugglig, Magic and Music; Kid's Klub)

  • September 14 - Jaguar (Latin Sounds)

  • September 15 - Huntington Beach Concert Band

  • September 17 - Wendee (Sing-A-Long; Kid's Klub)

  • September 21 - TBA

  • September 22 - #9 Band (Beatles)

  • September 28, 29 and 30 - Polynesian Festival. Friday: Tiare Polynesian Band from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday: Family Fun Day from 1 - 4 p.m. Crafts and contests for the whole family. Tiare Polynesian Review at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday: Tiare Children's Dance Group from 2 - 2:30 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

  • August 26 - Mike Henebry Orchestra

"GIANT-SPINED SEA STAR" (Farnsworth Bank, Catalina)

IRVINE

September 29 - Irvine Global Village Festival 2007. - The 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 it will include a closing performance by South African contemporary rock group Just Jinjer. Also international marketplace, world culture exhibits, a kid's village, Walk for Unity, community partners pavilion and more. Admission and entertainment are free; food court tasting tickets will be available for purchase. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.irvinefestival.org.

Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Sundays - The Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Sundays concerts will take place beginning at 6 p.m. at Woodbridge Community Park, Alton Parkway/Lake. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org

  • August 26 - Illusion of Johnny Cash (Johnny Cash Tribute)

Tillys Unleashed Summer Concert Series - Tilly's will present concerts by up-and-coming Southern California rock bands. Concerts will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Giant Wheel Court of the Irvine Spectrum Center. After the concert you can return to Tilly's for a chance to meet the band. Information: (714) 753-5180 or www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com, click events.

  • September 1 - Benji and Joel Madden from Good Charlotte

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LA HABRA

September 8 - Third Annual Coddington Foundation Car Show. The Third Annual Boyd Coddington Foundation Charity Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Coddington Garage on Lambert (call for address). The event will include performances by Comedy Central's Ian Bagg, music by Jumpin' Jack Benny, the cast of TLC's show "American Hot Rod," tours of the garage, a beer and wine garden and kid zone. Information: (562) 691-8215 or www.boydcoddington.com

LA HABRA HEIGHTS

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LA MIRADA

La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars. Concerts take place Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. in La Mirada Regional Park (except July 20). Due to construction on the new "Splash" aquatics center, the concerts will take place on the east side of the Regional Park north of the existing County pool site. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org

  • August 30 - Skinny Little Twits (Classic Rock)

LA PALMA

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LA PUENTE

City of La Puente Concerts in the Park. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Avenue. Information: (626) 855-1561 or www.lapuente.org

  • August 29 - Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz)

"YELLOW TUBE SPONGE" (Bonaire)

LA VERNE

La Verne Concerts Under the Stars. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Sundays in Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion (at Wheeler Avenue). Information: (909) 596-8700 or www.ci.la-verne.ca.us

  • September 2 - Sapadilla (Caribbean/Reggae/Steel Drum)

LAGUNA BEACH

Laguna Beach residents: Please contact your city directly for information on summer concert programs.

LAGUNA HILLS

September 2 - Simon D-Tour Live at Laguna Hills Mall - The Simon D-Tour Live comes to Laguna Hills Mall from noon - 6 p.m. The free afternoon event will feature performances by singers Brooke Hogan and Jada. Event includes stage contests, prizes, and more. Event will also be at Brea Mall on August 31 with Jordan Pruitt and William Tell, and at Westminster Mall on Sept. 1 with Willam Tell. Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live.

LAGUNA NIGUEL

September 11 - September 11th Remembrance Concert. The City of Laguna Niguel will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Concert to pay tribute to those who lost their lives, were injured, or suffered loss of family or friends in the tragic event. The event will also pay respect to the members of the military and local law enforcement and fire personnel who keep the community safe on a daily basis. The event will take place in the Crown Vally Community Park amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will include speakers, an American troubador show by musician/guitarist Kim Olson, and a candlelight vigil. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for seating. Information: (949) 425-5100 or www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us

LAKE FOREST

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LAKEWOOD

September 11 - Lakewood Patriot Day Concert - Program will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. in Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. The 63rd Regional Readiness Command, 300th US Army Band, conducted by CWD Steven Groneberg, will provide the musical celebration. There will also be a remarks by Brig. General Charles K. Ebner, and a memorial candle lighting and moment of silence later in the evening will pay tribute to those lost in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, as well as the men and women of the nation's armed forces and public safety agencies. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2409 or www.lakewoodcity.org

LONG BEACH

September 8 - Pirate Festival at Shoreline Village. Shiver me timbers! A dozen swashbuckling pirates will be present to charm and delight young and old with their pirate antics. There will be sword fighting, dagger throwing, fire manipulation, a Captain Jack Sparrow look-a-like contest and a pirate band at or near the Off-Boardwalk stage for your entertainment pleasure. Musical shows are at the stage at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. All of the pirates as well as Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook look-a-likes will be roaming the village, available for photo opportunities, so bring your camera. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com

September 19 - El Dorado Nature Center Cultural Rhythms Concert Series. Mexican Independence Day Concert. Doors open at 6:30, concert is from 7 - 8 p.m. at the El Dorado Park Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring Street. Bring low-back chairs or blankets and an earth-friendly picnic dinner. Information: (562) 570-1745 or http://www.lbparks.org

September 22 - 2007 Soundwalk in the East Village Arts District. Your chance to experience art in a truly unique way is coming to Downtown Long Beach. From 5 – 10 p.m. on Saturday evening, watch as the streets in the East Village Arts District are transformed by amazing sights and sounds. Presented by the Long Beach artist group FLOOD, this annual event will feature returning artists as well as new participants from the Southland and international arts scene. A one-day free event, SoundWalk creates a night–time aural/visual experience as participants enjoy a walking tour of the various sound installations located in indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the East Village Arts District. The exhibit will showcase artwork of a wide rage of visual and audio components; come ready to truly experience art sculptures, environments, installations and performances. Spread over several streets and boasting more than 50 installations, SoundWalk holds something for everyone. Information: (562) 413-5868, www.soundwalk.org or www.downtownlongbeach.org

September 23 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church Concerts. The program begins with an Evensong with St. Luke's Choir at 4 p.m. "Guitar Sudamericana" classical guitar concert begins at 5 p.m. Performance is at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 East 7th Street at Atlantic. Information: (562) 673-2984 or www.stlukeslb.org/music.html.

Every Friday - Just After Noon Music. The First Congregational Church presents weekly concerts from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. The church is located at 241 Cedar Avenue. Information: (562) 436-2256 or http://www.firstchurchlb.org.

Downtown Long Beach Summer Music Series. The series is a variety of concerts in a variety of rotating locations throughout Downtown Long Beach. Visit the DTLB website for a full schedule and details. Information: (562) 485-3131 or http://www.downtownlongbeach.org., click on lifestyle, then summer music series.

Long Beach Parks "Summer Full of Music" Concerts and Sea Festival. Many parks in Long Beach will be sponsoring individual concerts this summer (separate from the Long Beach Municipal Band or other park concert series). The concerts are listed below along with the park address and phone number for information. For further information go to www.lbparks.org.

  • August 25 - 26 - Tiki Beach Festival (Long Beach Sea Festival Event) at Granada Beach. For details visit www.alfredosbeachclub.com.

  • August 30 - 60s Conspiracy. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday night Twilight Concerts in the Park at Somerset Park, 1500 E. Carson Street. (562) 570-1690.

Shoreline Village Weekend Music Series - All performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

  • August 26 - Artists TBA

  • September 1 - Cynthia Manley (Blues/Rock)

  • September 2 - 2AZZ1 (Jazz)

Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Shark Lagoon Nights lets all ages enjoy live music while observing the sharks at Harbor Terrace. Please note: The Aquarium itself is not open during this time. Only the Shark Lagoon and restaurant/gift shop areas are open for the evening from 6 - 9 p.m.; music is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and food/drinks are available for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org.

  • September 7 - Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics)

  • September 14 - Surfing Safaris (Surf)

  • September 21 - Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics)

  • September 28 - Surfing Safaris (Surf)

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"SPANISH SHAWL" (Farnsworth Bank, Catalina)

LOS ALAMITOS

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LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY

September 1 - Drum Downtown. A unique outdoor drumming experience. Hand drums, shakers, tambourines, and other percussion instruments will be provided - you're also welcome to bring your own. No prior drumming experience is necessary. The event is from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). Information: (213) 972-3660 or http://www.musiccenter.org, click Active Arts.

September 8 - Free Concert for Metro/Metrolink Passengers. LA METRO and METROLINK present the progressive rock band CANON in an environmental event at Los Angeles Union Station. The show will be open to people who show a valid Metro, Metrolink or bus pass. The concert will be held from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Old Ticket Room at Union Station. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and Union Station is located at 800 N. Alameda Street. Information: (213) 922-2703 or www.mta.net

September 13 through 16 - 34th Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival. The theme for the 34th annual Los Angeles Korean Festival is "Bridging Cultural Harmony." The festival will be held from September 13 - 16 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, 3250 San Marino Street (See festival website for map and directions). There will be stage/world culture performances, carnival games and attractions (fee), international merchandise and food vendors, a business expo, Saturday parade and more. Admission and entertainment are free. Hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. for the market faire all four days. Stage performance and carnival opening hours vary; check website for schedules and list of entertainers. Information: (213) 487-9696 or www.lakoreanfestival.com.

September 14 - Latin American Heritage Celebration. The celebration will feature a wide array of musical genres that include salsa, Afro-Cuban, folklorico, mariachi, Peruvian, and Brazilian bossa nova. The event will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Hill Street courtyard of Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street. Information: (213) 623-4352 x327

September 14 and 28 - Dance Downtown. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). On September 14, Ballroom dancing with live music by Swing, Inc. Ballroom dance lessons for the evening will be: Foxtrot from 6:30 - 7 p.m., Waltz and Jive from 7:30 - 8:15 p.m., and Rumba from 8:45 - 9:15 p.m. September 28 dance TBA. Unless otherwise noted, beginning dance lessons are provided at 6:30 p.m.; dance from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 972-3660 or www.musiccenter.org, click Active Arts.

September 15 - World City Performance Series. Rangoli Dance Company (Indian Music/Dance). Some of the finest dancers and musicians of India present Punyakoti, inspired by the Indian folk tale Govina Haadu', or The Song of the Cow. World City concerts are performances celebrating the diversity of cultural traditions in Los Angeles. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the outdoor W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheater at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (2nd/Grand). Free tickets are distributed beginning at 10 a.m. Information: (213) 250-ARTS or www.musiccenter.org/education.

September 15 & 16 - Mexican Independence Day on Olvera Street. Celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the 15th and 16th with live music, dancing, entertainment, carnival rides and more. Activities take place on Olvera Street at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (across from Union Station). Information: (213) 389-1051, (213) 485-8372 or www.olvera-street.com.

September 29 - Luckman Jazz Orchestra Concert. The Luckman Jazz Orchestra - A Tribute to Thad Jones. The Luckman Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Charles Owens, will present a special outdoor concert kickstarting the Luckman's 2007-08 performance season. The performance will pay tribute to jazz legend Thad Jones in an evening of music inspired by his legacy. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. outdoors on the Street of the Arts on the CSULA campus. The performance is free, but tickets should be requested in advance from the Luckman Box Office (see phone number below). Seating will be provided. CSULA campus address is 5151 State University Drive; directions are available on the website. Information: (323) 343-6600 or www.luckmanarts.org.

September 29 and 30 - Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival and Jazz Festival. Annual events will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Watts Towers Art Center Amphitheater, 1727 E. 107th Street. September 29 is the Day of the Drum Festival, a celebration featuring international percussion. September 30 is Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival featuring performances by both established and emerging musicians from the area. Ongoing tours of Watts Towers are available during the day. Information: (213) 847-4646, (213) 473-7700 or www.wattstowers.net.

September 30 - Grand Avenue Festival. The Grand Avenue Festival is a free day of art, music, and entertainment held on Grand Avenue between Temple and 4th Streets from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Theaters, concert halls, museums and other attractions along Grand Avenue join together to offer day-long entertainment. A partial list of participating institutions includes: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Center Theater Group, Grand Performances, L.A. Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Public Library, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Music Center of Los Angeles County, REDCAT and The Colburn School. Most performances and events are free; tickets may be required for some venues. Visit the Music Center website for the most updated information. Certain events are listed separately below. Information: (213) 972-7611 or www.musiccenter.org.

September 30 - 7th Annual Music Center Family Festival. The annual festival features music and dance from around the world, plus free art-making workshops for children. The event is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza, Grand between 1st and Temple. Information: (213) 972-7611 , www.lapl.org or www.musiccenter.org.

September 30 - Performing Books at the Los Angeles Central Library. Performing Books introduces children ages 4 - 10 to the performing arts through books brought to life by professional artists. Today's program will be "Westward Ho Carlotta" (from book by Candace Fleming). Singer Heather Calvete, pianist Linda Zoolalian and storyteller Peter Kors present the story of Carlotta Caruso and her travels to the American West. Performances are at 2 and 3 p.m. at the Central Library, 630 West 5th Street. Information: (213) 972-7611 or www.musiccenter.org.

Every Tuesday - Arts District/Little Tokyo Farmers Market. The Arts District/Little Tokyo Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and features a tribute to Elvis with Donovan Chavez. The market is located at Weller Court, 123 S. Orizuka Street (2nd Street/San Pedro). Information: (213) 660-8600 or http://www.downtownfarmersmarket.org

Every Wednesday - Midday Organ Recital at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral (see date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue). Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org

Every Thursday - Noontime Organ Recital at FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th, offers weekly half-hour organ concerts on Thursdays beginning at 12:10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public. Information: (213) 385-1345 or http://www.fccla.org/music.htm.

Grand Performances - The Grand Performances season runs from June through the beginning of October. Concerts are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Performance time vary - see individual performance dates. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

  • August 30 - Kronos Quartet at 8 p.m.

  • September 7 - Slammin! (A Cappella/Jazz/Beatbox) at noon and 8 p.m.

  • September 8 - Modern Los Angeles Dances at 8 p.m.

  • September 14 - Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca (Afro-Cuban) at noon

  • September 15 - Gamelan Burat Wangi (Balinese Music/Dance) at 8 p.m.

  • September 16 - Kiran Ahluwalia (Northern Indian) at 3 p.m.

  • September 21 - Charangoa (Cuban Charanga) at noon

Pershing Square Summer Concert Series - Lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 2 p.m., occasional Saturdays are Pershing Square Kids performances from noon - 4 p.m., and every third Sunday of the month is Salsa Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. All performances are in Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or visit www.laparks.org. Go to Directory of Services and click the link to Pershing Square.

  • August 28 - Urban Valentino (Popular Jazz), noon - 2 p.m.

  • August 29 - Big Town Seven (Swing/Last Swingin' Wednesday show), 7 - 9 p.m.

  • August 30 - Aspen (Album Tunes), noon - 2 p.m.

  • September 4 - Infinity (Journey Tribute), noon - 2 p.m.

  • September 6 - The Groove (Top 40), 7 - 9 p.m.

  • September 11 - Guitano (Classical Guitar), noon - 2 p.m.

  • September 13 - VIP Band (Radio Rockers), noon - 2 p.m.

  • September 15 - Pershing Square Kids program from noon - 4 p.m. with Street Beat at noon and Lafty Pantsy at 2 p.m.

  • September 16 - Opa Opa (Latin Jazz/Salsa Sunday), 3 - 5 p.m.

  • September 18 - All-American Wranglers (Country), noon - 2 p.m.

  • September 20 - Reflux (Top 40 Dance), noon - 2 p.m.

  • September 25 - 50 Cent Haircut (Roots Rock), noon - 2 p.m.

  • September 27 - UnderCoverGirls (Classic Rock), noon - p.m.

1st and Central Summer Concerts 2007. Concerts are presented in collaboration with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center and the Japanese American National Museum. Performances take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Japanese American National Museum courtyard, 369 E. First Street. Information: (213) 625-0414 or www.janm.org.

  • September 13 - Celso Duarte and Sonex

"BASKET STAR AT NIGHT" (Coral Sea, Australia)

LOS ANGELES - MUSEUM DISTRICT AND MID-WILSHIRE AREA

September 22 - 2007 Brazilian Day in Los Angeles. The Brazilian Day in L.A. event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. There will be Brazilian food, Brazilian art and music, vendor booths and more. Information: (323) 651-2664 x219 or www.brazilian-consulate.org.

Friday Night Jazz at LACMA - Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the outdoor Los Angeles Times Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org.

  • August 31 - Barbara Morrison

  • September 7 - Michael Session Sextet

  • September 14 - David Arnay Trio

  • September 21 - Azar Lawrence Quintet

  • September 28 - Kathleen Grace Band

Latin Sounds Concert Series at LACMA - Launced in conjunction with LACMA's Latin American Art Initiative, the series presents eclectic performances of music from various regions throughout Latin America. The outdoor concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Hancock Park area of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard, north of the Hammer Building. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org.

  • September 1 - Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars

"Sundays Live" Chamber Music Series - Concerts are at 6 p.m. in the Leo S. Bing Theater, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. They are also broadcast live on KMZT 1260 AM. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.

  • August 26 - Ruslan Biryukov, cello, and Mary Au, piano

  • September 2 - Endre Balogh, violin, Dennis Karmazyn, cello, and Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano, perform Tchaikovsky's Trio in A Minor, Opus 50

  • September 9 - Los Angeles Alumni and Friends in special 1 1/2 hour show: Linda Wang, violin, Basil Vendryes, viola, Karen Buranskas, cello and John Blacklow, piano

  • September 16 - Guest artists from the Dilijan Chamber Music Series: Gary Gray, cello, Movses Pogossian, violin, and Serouj Kradjian, piano

  • September 23 - Margarete Babinsky performs the works of Egon Wellesz. Program sponsored by the Austrian Consul General of Los Angeles.

  • September 30 - Serena McKinney, violin, and John Chen, piano, perform works by Brahms, Ysaye and Respighi

Los Angeles Farmers Market Summer Concerts. - Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

  • August 30 - Jennifer Hall Quintet featuring Tom Kubis

  • August 31 - L.A. Bluescasters

  • September 6 - Nutty (Jazz)

  • September 7 - Bad Haggis featuring Eric Rigler

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"PURPLE HYDROCORAL" (Farnsworth Bank, Catalina)

LOS ANGELES - USC CAMPUS

September 7 - Operas Without Singing: The Film Music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Considered one of the greatest Hollywood film-music composers, Erich Wolfgang Korngold composed some of the earliest film music and won two film-scoring Oscars for Anthony Adverse (1936) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938). September 7 marks the opening of a USC Library exhibition dedicated to Korngold. There will be an exhibition reception at Doheny Library on the USC campus which will be followed by a 7 p.m. concert in which USC Thornton School of Music students will play musical selections from throughout Korngold's career. Reservations/RSVPs are necessary and can be made by going to www.usc.edu/esvp and using event code 0907, or by calling (213) 740-1744. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

September 9 - Concert Celebration for Eleonore Schoenfeld. The USC Thornton School will hold a memorial concert to celebrate the life and work of Eleonore Schoenfeld at 4 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus. Schoenfeld passed away unexpectedly in January 2007 and had been on the USC faculty since 1959. Information: (213) 740-6474 or www.usc.edu/music.

September 24 - USC "Visions and Voices" Series Event. Community Music Now! featuring Build an Ark and the Dublab Sound System. Celebrate the rich L.A. tradition of using music to nourish cross-cultural alliances and social change. Build an Ark, a soul-jazz-and-beyond ensemble of musicians and singers who formed in the wake of 9/11 will be joined by members of L.A. DJ collective the Dublab Sound System. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus. Information: (213) 740-6786 or www.usc.edu/visionsandvoices.

USC Thornton School of Music Performances. Performance are in a variety of locations on the USC campus. See individual listings for concert time and location. Information: (213) 740-2584 or http://www.usc.edu/music

  • September 20 - Music Masters Series: Early Music Program Faculty Recital. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

  • September 23 - USC Thornton Wind Ensemble, conducted by H. Robert Reynolds and Sharon Lavery present a program entitled "Far Out." Performance is in Bovard Auditorium at 4 p.m.

  • September 25 - Music Masters Series: Alan Smith, piano, with guest artist Janna Lowery, violin, in a program of duets. Peformance is at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall.

LOS ANGELES - WEST

Every Sunday - West L.A. Farmers Market. Programs TBA. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. with performances beginning between 10 and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule availability. Also children's crafts table from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The West LA Farmers Market is held at 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 281-7855 or http://www.westlafarmersmarket.com

September 7 - Fridays off the 405. A once-a-month, after-work event mixing art and entertainment where you can socialize, tour the galleries, and revel in the end of the workweek in a casual, spontaneous atmosphere. All Fridays off the 405 feature live music and a cash bar. Tonight: Ima Robot and DJ Turbotito. Event is from 6 - 9 p.m.; cash bar and Garden Terrace Cafe open until 8:30 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. Parking at the Getty Center is $8.

September 9 - UCLA Fowler Museum Exhibit/Performance. Opening day for photography exhibit: "Women, Water and Wells: Photographs of West Africa by Gil Garcetti." Tours of exhibit with Gil Garcetti at 2 and 4 p.m.; book signing with Gil Garcetti and acoustic performance by acclaimed Ghanian recording artist Rocky Dawuni at 3 p.m. Program is from noon - 5 p.m. in the Fowler Museum on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or www.fowler.ucla.edu.

September 27 - "Hammer Presents" Programs at the UCLA Hammer Museum. Wadada Leo Smith: Silver Orchestra. Wadada Leo Smith's Silver Orchestra is an ensemble consisting of twelve creative improvisors. They will premiere three new works composed especially for this performance: Border Issues: Refugees and Immigrants, Pacifica and Crossing on a Southern Road. The philosophical and spiritual inspiration for creating these works concerns the issues of borders and the growing reality of refugees and immigration in the world. Performance is at 8 p.m. at the UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Seating is first come, first served. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the event. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.

Friday Nights at the Getty - Performances take place in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium of the Getty Center at 7:30 p.m. Performances are free, but reservations are required. Limit of four seats per reservation. Reservations for September events are available beginning August 21. Parking at the Getty is $8. Information: (310) 440-7300 or http://www.getty.edu/.

  • September 14 - Bethany and Rufus (American Roots Music)

  • September 21 - Friends of Dean Martinez (Atmospheric instrumentals and moody covers of American standards)

Skirball Cultural Center Cafe Z Concerts - Concerts are from 12 - 2 p.m. in Cafe Z of the Skirball Cultural Center. Center address is 2701 N. Sepulveda off the 405 freeway. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org.

  • September 1 - No performance in observance of Labor Day

  • September 8 - El Tambor (Afro-Cuban/World)

  • September 15 - Sahaja Uprockers (Electronic/World)

  • September 22 - No performance in observance of Yom Kippur

  • September 29 - The Soul of John Black (Soul/Blues)

MANHATTAN BEACH

September 7 - "Bach's Lunch Recitals" Concert Series. The series season opens with a performance by James Taulbee, organist and choirmaster of Lutheran Church of the Master in West L.A. Performances take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street, from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic.

"CALIFORNIA SEA LION" (Santa Barbara Island, California)

September 9 - 12th Annual Manhattan Beach Arts Festival - A cultural event for all ages which features live musical performances, dance instruction, street performers, and art workshops. Food available for purchase. Festival takes place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Manhattan Beach Boulevard between Highland and Valley Drive. Entertainment includes performances by the Hyperion Outfall Serenaders and Lisa Haley and the Zydecats. See website for full schedule. Information: (310) 802-5448 or http://www.citymb.info

September 15 - "The Previews" Concert Series. Pianist Makiko Hirata. Hirata performs as a concerto soloist and recitalist worldwide and currently studies with John Perry at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. "The Previews" is a series of performances for gifted young musicians ages 12 - 28. Performances take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street, at 2 p.m. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic.

Manhattan Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5417 or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us

  • August 26 - Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco)

  • September 2 - Instant Replay (60s/Surf)

Metlox Sundays Concert Series - Concerts are on Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. in Metlox Center town square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: http://www.metloxmb.com

  • August 26 - David Aldo

  • September 2 - Antonio Flores

  • September 9 - David Aldo

  • September 16 - Antonio Flores

  • September 23 - David Aldo

  • September 30 - Jerry Johnson Jazz Quartet

MARINA DEL REY

September 16 - Waterside Sunday Music Series. The concert series takes place every third Sunday of the month near the fountain in the Waterside Shopping Center from 1 - 4 p.m. Today's performance is by the Bernie Meisinger Band. Waterside is located at 4700 Admiralty Way. Information: (323) 900-8080 or www.shopwaterside.com, click "What's New".

Fisherman's Village Concert Series. - Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 823-5411, http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click event calendar, or www.visitthemarina.com.

  • August 26 - DA Bookman & The Air Tight Band (Smooth Soulful Jazz Saxophone)

  • September 1 - Bobby Griffin (Blues)

  • September 2 - Floyd and the Flyboys (Rhythm & Groove)

  • September 8 - Javid (New Flamenco)

  • September 9 - 2AZZ1 Body and Soul Band (Smooth Jazz)

  • September 15 - La Cat (Reggae)

  • September 16 - CJS Quintet (Classic Jazz/Bebop/Swing/Latin)

  • September 22 - Eric and the Diamond Cutters (Neil Diamond Tribute)

  • September 23 - Son Candela (Latin Jazz)

  • September 29 - X Town Traffic (Funk and Groove)

  • September 30 - Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz; performance today is from 2:15 - 5:15 p.m.)

Symphonic Thursdays and Pop Saturdays. - Concerts are at 7 p.m. waterside at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. No free parking in area, but parking in area lots is available for $10. Symphonic Thursdays feature the Marina Del Rey Summer Symphony conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta. Information: (310) 305-9545, www.visitthemarina.com" or http://labeaches.info.

  • September 1 - Pop Saturday with Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth (Jazz/Broadway)

"PINK SOFT CORAL AND MASKED BANNERFISH" (Palau)

MISSION VIEJO

August 30 - The Concert Hour at Saddleback College. WEDU. This new music ensemble is a quartet, but there are only three "regular" members. The fourth "wheel" always changes, and can be any instrument. 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

MONROVIA

Every Friday Night - Old Town Monrovia Family Festival and Street Fair. The street fair and festival takes place Friday evenings from 5 - 9 p.m. There is a farmers market, craft booths, live music, kiddie rides, food vendors and more. Activities are on Myrtle Avenue at Olive. Information: (866) 440-3374, (626) 256-8246 or www.ci.monrovia.ca.us.

MONTCLAIR

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NEWPORT BEACH

September 16 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. The Newport Beach Public Library presents violinist Paul Stein in a performance entitled "Alone, But Not Lonely - Bach and Prokofiev Violin Solos." Performance is at 3 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 x 2 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

The City of Newport Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are held from 6 - 7:30 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

  • August 26 - Scott Martin Latin Soul Band. Concert is in Bob Henry Park, Dover Drive/16th Street.

NORWALK

September 15 - 16th of September Celebration. Activities take place Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m. at the Norwalk Civic Center lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. There will be entertainment by La International Sonora show, Son De Cafe, and the City of Norwalk Folklorico/Youth Mariachi. There will also be food vendors, games, and carnival rides/attractions, Miss 16th of September pageant, art exhibit, the reading of El Grito and more. Information: (562) 929-5702 or http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/

September 25 - Cerritos College Music Department Performances. Band Exchange Concert. Concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the Student Center on the Cerritos College campus. Campus address is 11110 Alondra Boulevard. Information: (562) 860-2451 x2629 or x2640, or www.cerritos.edu/music.

Norwalk Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the Norwalk City Hall Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. Information: (562) 929-5702 or www.ci.norwalk.ca.us

  • August 29 - Doc Rock-It (50s)

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"SOFT CORALS" (Sahong Reef, Sulawesi, Indonesia)

ONTARIO

September 29 - Western Society of Chamber Music Concert. Chamber music concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Hill Auditorium, 211 West Fifth Street (Fifth/Euclid). Program: First in a four-part journey through the life and music of Brahms, plus student ensembles. Information: (909) 230-1185 or www.westernsocietyofchambermusic.org

ORANGE

August 31, Sept. 1 & 2 - Orange International Street Fair. Opening night for the annual three-day International Street Fair is August 31. Four blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on nine stages. Friday entertainment begins at 5 p.m. See website for full schedule of events and international "themed" area. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org

Summer Blues Music Series. Concerts are Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Irvine Regional Park in Orange (1 Irvine Park Road off Jamboree just north of Chapman). Information: (714) 972-6835 or www.ocparks.com, click events

  • September 20 - Donnie V (Blues)

PASADENA

Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series. - Performances are five nights a week. Wednesday is Children's Night, Thursday is World Rhythms, Friday is R&B, Saturday is Musica Latina, and Sunday is Jazz Night. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. All performances are at the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. "Levitt Loves Kids" community performances are on Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. prior to the scheduled concert. Information: (626) 683-3230 or www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.

  • August 26 - John Kuri and Elixir (Jazz)

  • August 29 - Thirza DeFoe (Native American/Children's)

  • August 30 - Solstice World Tour (International Dance/Music)

  • August 31 - Wayne Vaughn Presents Three Generations of Groove

  • September 1 - Luis Conte & Cuba L.A. (Cuban/American Pop)

  • September 2 - Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi)

Pasadena Senior Center Concerts in the Park. - Concerts designed for seniors take place on Tuesday nights from 6 - 7 in Levitt Pavilion (Memorial Park Bandshell), corner of Walnut and Raymond. Information: (626) 795-4331 or www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

  • August 28 - Great American Swing Band (Big Band Era)

Pasadena Presbyterian Church Music at Noon Concerts. - Concerts take place at 12:10 in the church sanctuary and are open to the public. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppc.net/music/noonconcerts.html.

  • August 29 - Yang Xu, violinist

  • September 5 - Elliott Dunlap, pianist

  • September 12 - Susan Kane, soprano

  • September 19 - Kangwoon Lee Kim, violinist, and Li-Shan Hung, pianist

  • September 26 - Isamu Nakashio, guitarist

Playhouse District Summer Jazz Concert Series. The 4th Annual Playhouse District Association Jazz Concert Series will take place Sunday evenings from 5 - 8 p.m. on the Vroman's Stage, 695 East Colorado Boulevard. The series is produced by the Pasadena Jazz Institute. Information: (626) 744-0340 or www.playhousedistrict.org/concerts.html.

  • August 26 - Trumpeter Elliott Caine and his Quintet

  • September 2 - PJIs Jazz Camp All Stars

  • September 9 - Richard Glaser Group

  • September 16 - Guitarist Kenton Youngstrom featuring Harry Scorzo

  • September 23 - San Gabrial Seven

  • September 30 - Carl Randall Quartet

"FALSE SEA LEMON" (Eureka Oil Rig, Huntington Beach, California)

PICO RIVERA

There are no listings for Pico Rivera this month.

PLACENTIA

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

  • August 30 - Einstein Brown (Steel Drum/Island)

PLAYA VISTA

Playa Vista Summer Concert Series. Concerts are on Sundays from 5:30 - 7 at Concert Park, Playa Vista on (south) Alla Road. Information: (310) 745-5200 or www.visitthemarina.com, click events and scroll to listing.

  • August 26 - Mark Wood Band (Party)

  • September 23 - Stone Soul (Motown; concert from 5 - 6:30 p.m.)

POMONA

Pomona Concert Band Summer Concerts. Concerts are held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in Ganesha Park, 1575 N. White Avenue, at the G. Stan Selby Bandshell. See individual listings for other performance details. Information: (909) 620-2321, www.pomonaconcertband.org or www.ci.pomona.ca.us.

  • August 30 - "Broadway Classics and American Favorites" conducted by Linda Taylor and Jorge Garcia

PUENTE HILLS/ROWLAND HEIGHTS

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA

September 28, 29 & 30 - Rancho Cucamonga Grape Harvest Festival. California's oldest Grape Harvest Festival comes to Rancho Cucamonga's Victoria Gardens (Day Creek Avenue between Church Street and Foothill Blvd.) from September 28-30. Festival admission and entertainment are free. Friday hours are 7:30 - midnight with The Answer (Classic Rock) from 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. - midnight with groups Drive A, Good Man Down, Urban Fyre (Reggae) and Backstreet. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. with groups Elements and Dsanti. There will also be a grape stomp stage with kids' and public grape stompings. See website for full schedule and details. Information: (909) 987-1012 or www.ranchochamber.org

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

There are no listings for Rancho Santa Margarita this month.

REDONDO BEACH

City of Redondo Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Veterans Park Bandshell, Esplanade at Torrance Boulevard. Information: (310) 937-6606 or www.redondo.org

  • August 29 - Swing, Inc. (Swing)

" MATING MANDARINFISH" (Yap)

Redondo Beach Pier Summer Concerts Except where noted, concerts are Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com

  • August 28 - Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco)

  • September 1 - The Rock (Rock)

  • September 3 - Free to be Me Drum Circle from 4 - 6 p.m.

RIVERSIDE

Rhythm of Riverside - Wednesday Concerts. Concerts are Wednesday night from 6 - 9 p.m. in Fairmount Park (2601 Fairmount Boulevard). Information: (951) 826-2000 or www.riversideca.gov/park_rec

  • August 29 - Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi)

  • September 5 - Sombre Quieta (Flamenco/Rumba)

ROSEMEAD

There are no listings for Rosemead this month.

SAN CLEMENTE

San Clemente Beach Concert Series: "Bringing the Bands to the Sand" - Concerts are from 6 p.m. to sunset on the beach north of the San Clemente Pier. Information: (949) 492-1131 or www.san-clemente.org

  • August 30 - Common Sense (Reggae)

SAN DIMAS

There are no listings for San Dimas this month.

"SCYTHE BUTTERFLY DISPLAYING" (Crane Point, Catalina)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

September 16 - Mexican/Lation and Indigenous Peoples Festival. Annual community celebration will take place from 1 - 6 p.m. in Historic Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real. There will be entertainment, folklorico dancers, exhibits, food vendors and more. Bring a blanket or beach chair for seating. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org

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 19 - Rockit Scientists (Classic Rock)

SANTA ANA

September 15 and 16 - 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 15th, and from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the 16th, 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/

September 16 - Cal State Fullerton 50th Anniversary Celebration Event. Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi). As a part of Cal State University Fullerton's 50th Anniversary celebration, this event will be a tribute to the university's Hispanic Serving Institution designation and what that means to the Latino community. The concert will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Downtown Santa Ana. Information: www.fullerton.edu/50.

SANTA FE SPRINGS

September 14 & 15 - 2007 Fiestas Patrias Celebration. The 2007 Fiestas Patrias celebration will be held on Friday from 6 - 11 p.m. and Saturday from 2 p.m. - midnight at the Neighborhood Center, 9255 Pioneer Boulevard. The 40th annual celebration will have a "Veracruzano Carnaval" theme. There will be live performances, traditional Mexican food for purchase and game booths. Special performers include the band Chico, with a group TBA on Saturday night. Information: (562) 692-0261 or www.santafesprings.org.

SANTA MONICA

September 29 & 30 - St. Monica Church Fall Festival. The St. Monica's Catholic Church Fall Festival will be held on September 29 and 30 (hours TBA). There will be rides and games (fee) and admission and entertainment are free. Festival entertainment begins Saturday afternoon with Octoberfair veteran Jim Gibson and his rock band, followed by Lisa Haley and the Zydekats (Zydeco), Three Blind Mice (Electric Blues), the Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash Tribute), Michelle Penn (Rock), and Hollywood U2 (U2 Tribute). Sunday entertainment includes a Gospel Brunch featuring soul-shaking gospel music, the first-ever "St. Monica Idol" competition from 1 - 4 p.m., Wartime Radio Revue (Swing), Josh Vietti (Electric Violin), La Salsa Caliente (Rumba) and St. Monica's choral all-star group featuring the Rainbow Riders. Sunday evening concludes with the raffle of a brand new Toyota Prius. St. Monica's Church is located at 725 California Avenue. Information: (310) 566-1500 or www.stmonica.net

Santa Monica Pier/Twilight Dance Summer Concerts - Concerts are on Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900, http://www.twilightdance.org/ or http://www.santamonicapier.org/

  • August 30 - An Evening with Los Lobos

Santa Monica Pier JAMS Concerts - Concerts are held in the Central Plaza of the Santa Monica Pier. See individual performance dates for concert times. Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org/

    September 1 - Team Street Live; concert time TBA at 370 Santa Monica Pier

Live Music at the Sunday Farmers Market. - The Sunday Farmers Market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Main Street/Ocean Park. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411 or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

  • August 26 - Jazz Mammals

  • September 2 - Krister Axel Tidics

  • September 9 - Pianorag

  • September 16 - Masanga Marimba Ensemble (African)

  • September 23 - Critical Brass

  • September 30 - The Praties

Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series. Concerts are Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. on the front lawn of the Santa Monica City Hall. Information: (310) 458-8411 x5623 or www.smgov.net

  • August 26 - Hot Salsa Mama Maggie Palomo

"Wake Up With The Waves" Children's Performances. - This series of interactive concerts/activities for children will take place every Saturday morning through November 3. Performances are from 9 to about 11 at 370 Santa Monica Pier. Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org.

  • September 15 - Michael Cladis and Rachel Owens present Cars

  • September 22 - Monika White and her Sizzling Band

  • September 29 - JAMBO

"PINK ANEMONEFISH INSIDE A MAGNIFICENT ANEMONE" (Palau)

SEAL BEACH

There are no listings for Seal Beach this month.

SIERRA MADRE

Sierra Madre Spectacular Summer Sounds. Concerts are Sundays from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Memorial Park Bandshell, 222 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard. Information: (626) 355-7135 or www.cityofsierramadre.com

  • August 26 - Southern California Lyric Theater (Musical Theater - Fairytales and Fantasy III)

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SIGNAL HILL

There are no listings for Signal Hill this month.

SOUTH PASADENA

September 6 - Author Night with Taiko Drummers at the South Pasadena Library. The South Pasadena Library will present an author night program with David Matsumoto and drummers from the Taiko Center of L.A. The program will begin at 6 p.m. in Library Park outside of the Community Room. Library address is 1100 Oxley Street. Information: (626) 403-7340 or www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us

STANTON

There are no listings for Stanton this month.

TEMPLE CITY

September 5 - Salute to the Armed Forces. The summer finale will feature the 1st Marine Division Band with a selection of patriotic and other tunes. The concert will take place beginning at 6 p.m. in Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. There will be free hot dogs for the first 500 people in attendance. Information: (626) 285-2171 or www.templecity.us

Temple City Concerts in the Park. Concerts are from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Temple City Park Peforming Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Information: (626) 285-2171 or www.templecity.us

  • August 29 - The Answer (Classic Rock)

TORRANCE

August 26 - Torrance Symphony Summer Concert. The Torrance Symphony will present their annual summer concert at 1:30 p.m. in Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard. Program includes selections from Wicked, South Pacific, Les Miserables, 1812 Overture and more with soloists Lori Stinson and Matt Bitetti. Information: www.geocities.com/the_notables/torrance_symphony_orchestra.html.

September 16 - Hot Fun Sunday Concerts. Huayucaltia (Contemporary music of the Americas). Concert is from 2 - 4 p.m. in Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard. Information: (310) 618-6342 or www.torrance.live.us.

Wild Wednesdays - Performances take place in the Torino Festival Plaza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center (3330 Civic Center Drive) from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Food/beverage vendors will be on site. Information: (310) 618-6342 or www.TorranceLive.us

  • August 29 - Incendio (Gypsy/Guitar)

"MEXICAN GOATFISH WAITING FOR A CLEANING" (Suwanee Reef, Sea of Cortez, La Paz - Baja California Sur)

TUSTIN

There are no listings for Tustin this month.

UPLAND

Every Thursday - Second Avenue Farmers Market in Downtown Upland. The 2nd Avenue market is open again for spring and summer. Arts and crafts and fresh produce sales, live entertainment, food vendors and children's activities take place from 5 - 9 p.m. on 2nd Avenue in downtown Upland. Information: (909) 949-4499, www.historicdowntownupland.com, or www.ci.upland.ca.us

  • August 30 - Jonny Come Lately (Rockabilly/Punk/Blues)

  • September 6 - Cold Shot (Blues/Classic Rock)

  • September 13 - Polyhedra (Jazz)

  • September 20 - TBA

  • September 27 - Main Stream (Classic/Country/Rock)

VENICE

September 30 - Abbot Kinney Festival - Arts and crafts, two stages of live music, dancers and performance artists, family activities, food vendors, and more. Event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. See website for complete entertainment and activity schedules. Information: (310) 396-3772 or www.abbotkinney.org/

WALNUT

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WEST COVINA

September 7, 8 & 9 - St. Christopher Church Fall Festival. The Saint Christoper's Church Fall Festival will be held from September 7 - 9. Call for hours. There will be carnival rides/games and food vendors (fee). The Answer (Classic Rock) will be performing from 6 - 10 p.m. on September 8 and 9. Free admission and entertainment. St. Christopher's Church is located at 629 Glendora Avenue in West Covina. Information: (626) 960-1805 or www.saint-chris.com

West Covina Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Thursdays from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Lakes Entertainment Center, 1200 Lakes Drive. Information: (626) 939-8430 or www.westcovina.org.

  • August 30 - Cold Duck (Classic Rock)

  • September 6 - Sangria (Top 40)

WESTMINSTER

September 1 - Simon D-Tour Live at Westminster Mall. The Simon D-Tour Live comes to Westminster Mall from noon - 6 p.m. The free afternoon event will feature performance by singer William Tell. Event includes stage contests, prizes, and more. Event will also be at Brea Mall on August 31 with Jordan Pruitt and William Tell, and at Laguna Hills Mall on Sept. 2 with Brooke Hogan and Jada. Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live.

September 11 - September 11 Remembrance. The City of Westminster will present a brief program in memory of the victims and heroes of the 9/11 attacks. The program will begin at noon in Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14180 All American Way. There will be short remarks by local officials, a moment of silence, a flag ceremony, and the playing of taps plus a soloist presentation. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us

September 16 - Dia De La Familia (Day of the Family). Event takes place in Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street, from 1 - 5 p.m. Entertainment includes Las Tapatisas at 1:15 p.m., Guillermo Aguilar at 1:30 p.m., a dog show from 2 - 3 p.m. and Orcheta Charangoa (Cuban/Salsa) from 3 - 5 p.m. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us

"SUNSET" Looking back at Catalina after a great day of diving . . . The journey beneath the ocean's surface has ended as the boat heads back to shore. See the "Whole" of the coast in the seascapes and Southern California coastal landscapes of Guest Painter John Cosby. Images of his paintings can be found on the "All Cities By Date" concert page.

WHITTIER

September 30 - Rio Hondo Symphony 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Season. Wayne Reinecke, Conductor and Music Director. "Tchaikovsky Spectacular." The first concert of the season will include Willametta Spencer's "Celebration for an Orchestra" and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz from Eugene Onegin," "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Major" with pianist Esther Keel, and "Symphony No. 5 in E Minor." Concerts are at 3 p.m. in the Vic Lopez Auditorium of Whittier High School, 12417 E. Philadelphia Street. Information: (562) 698-8626 or www.riohondosymphony.org.

Whittier Summer Park Concerts - Central Park. Concerts are on Mondays beginning at 7 p.m. in Central Park, (Washington/Bailey). Information: (562) 464-3430 or www.cityofwhittier.org

  • August 27 - L.A. Blue (R&B)

YORBA LINDA

September 9 - 9/11 Commemorative Event at the Nixon Library. The Nixon Library will be holding a special 9/11 Commemorative Event in the East Room beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will be speakers including Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona and a presentation of inspirational music by the Orange High School Chamber Singers. The program will be followed at 3 p.m. in the Library Theater by a performance of the Riverside Concert Band. Events will be held at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonlibrary.org

September 21, 22 & 23 - St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest. Church festival takes place Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 8 p.m. Includes rides/games and food sales (fee), plus entertainment. Admission and entertainment are free. Friday night: Mad Man Billy; Saturday: Johnny V and the Hypnotics (afternoon) and Film at Eleven (70s/R&B - evening); Sunday: Youth Praise Band (afternoon) and Flashback (evening). Parish address is 19791 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org, click bulletins.

Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org.

  • August 26 - Soprano Keiko Takeshita and Pianist Chi Asada

  • September 2 - Cellist Bongshin Ko

  • September 9 - Special 9/11 Commemorative Event. Riverside Concert Band at 3 p.m.

  • September 16 - Concert pianist and chamber music player Dr. Monica Lee

  • September 23 - Concert cellist Kihae DeFazio

  • September 30 - Concert pianist David Rubenstein

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