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Home | Poetry | Essays | Writing Excerpts | Free Concerts | Links | 2007 Extras | About the Site CONCERTS BY DATE - LOS ANGELES COUNTY This page lists concerts by date for cities in Los Angeles 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. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. * * * The theme for this summer's site is "Pieces: Whole." The photographs/animated puzzles on this page celebrate one piece of the site's existence - its fifth anniversary summer! All photographs have something, in some way, to do with the number or word "five." Unless otherwise noted, the pictures are © 2007 by Dorothy A. Birsic. 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 "Lights: 5 Left, 5 Center, 5 Right" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic ARCADIA - ARCADIA LIBRARY CHILDRENS 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. AZUSA - SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Chico (Latin/Variety). Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place. Information: (626) 812-5280 or www.ci.azusa.ca.us. BELLFLOWER - SUMMER STREETFEST 2007. Splash! (Variety). 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
CERRITOS - HERITAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Instant Replay (Rockin' Surf). 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 COVINA - COVINA CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCES. - The Covina Concert Band performances are Thursday from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Covina Park Bandshell, Fourth Avenue at Badillo. Bingo for adults 50+ will take place in the park
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Information: (626) 332-0020 or www.covinaconcertband.org. CULVER CITY - CULVER CITY SUMMER SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL. Carl Verheyen Band. All concerts begin at 7 p.m.
in the Culver City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Boulevard (at Duquesne). Information: (310) 253-5762 or www.culvercity.org HOLLYWOOD - T.N.T. (THURSDAY NIGHT THING) AT THE HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND CENTER. Skybombers and Run Run Run. 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 LA MIRADA - CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS. Skinny Little Twits (Classic Rock). Regular concerts take place Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. in La Mirada Regional Park (except July 19). 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 LONG BEACH - "SUMMER FULL OF MUSIC" CONCERTS. Many parks in Long Beach will be sponsoring individual concerts over the summer. Today: 60s Conspiracy. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. in Somerset Park, 1500 E. Carson Street. Information: (562) 570-1690
or www.lbparks.org. LOS ANGELES - NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL AT FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th Street,
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 www.fccla.org/music.htm LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. Aspen (Album Tunes). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Kronos Quartet. Program begins at 8 p.m. at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Jennifer Hall Quintet featuring Tom Kubis (Jazz). The summer music series at the Los Angeles Farmers Market returns with performances on
the west patio from 7 - 9 p.m. The Farmers Market is located at 6333 West Third Street. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com. PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERTS. Solstice World Tour (International Dance Music). Thursday nights are World Rhythms nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m. in the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park
(corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Pasadena). Information: (626) 683-3230 or www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. 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. Tonight: "Broadway Classics and American Favorites" conducted by Linda Taylor and Jorge Garcia. Information:
(909) 620-2321, www.pomonaconcertband.org or www.ci.pomona.ca.us. SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT DANCE SUMMER CONCERTS. An Evening With Los Lobos. Concerts are from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at
the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.twilightdance.org or www.santamonicapier.org WEST COVINA - WEST COVINA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Cold Duck (Classic Rock). Concerts are from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Lakes Entertainment Center,
1200 Lakes Drive. Information: (626) 939-8430 or www.westcovina.org LONG BEACH - 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 www.firstchurchlb.org LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Barbara Morrison. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the outdoor Los Angeles Times Central Court of the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT THE L.A. FARMERS MARKET. L.A. Bluescasters. Friday Night Music series is from 7 - 9 p.m. at the LA Farmers
Market, 6333 W. 3rd Street at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com MONROVIA - 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 PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERTS. Wayne Vaughn presents Three Generations of Groove. Friday Night is R&B Night. Performances begin at 8 p.m. in the
Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park (corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Pasadena). Information: (626) 683-3230 or www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Photograph "Hotel Facade With 2 Rows of 5 Windows and 4 Beer Bottles" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 HERMOSA BEACH - LABOR DAY FIESTA HERMOSA. Arts and crafts, cantina, two stages of live music, and beer and wine garden each day of the Labor Day weekend. Fiesta is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier/Hermosa Avenues. See website for full schedule and parking information. 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 and Dave (Rock Classics) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Gravy (South Bay Favorite) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951 or www.fiestahermosa.com.com LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE WEEKEND MUSIC SERIES. Cynthia Manley (Blues/Rock). All performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or
www.shorelinevillage.com.
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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 www.musiccenter.org,
click Active Arts. LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - "LATIN SOUNDS" CONCERTS. Launched in conjunction with LACMA's Latin American Art Initiative, the series presents eclectic music from various regions throughout Latin
America. Today: Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars. Performances are from 5 - 7 p.m. outdoors at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m.
Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org LOS ANGELES (WEST) - CAFE Z CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER. No concert today in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular 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 MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Bobby Griffin (Blues). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for first two hours; validation may be obtained at any store without purchase. Information: (310) 823-5411 or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. MARINA DEL REY - POP SATURDAYS SUMMER CONCERTS. - Final concert of the season with Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth (Jazz/Broadway). 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 a fee. Information: (310) 305-9545, www.visitthemarina.com or http://labeaches.info. PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERTS. Luis Conte and Cuba L.A. (Cuban/American Pop). Saturday nights are Musica Latina.
Performances begin at 8 p.m. in the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park (corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Pasadena). Information: (626) 683-3230 or
www.levittpavilionpasadena.org REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO BEACH PIER SUMMER CONCERTS The Rock (Rock). Regular concerts are Tuesdays and Saturdays
at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER JAMS CONCERTS Team Street Live at 370 Santa Monica Pier. Check pier website for concert times.
Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org/ To return to the top of the page, click here. HERMOSA BEACH - LABOR DAY FIESTA HERMOSA. Arts and crafts, cantina, two stages of live music, and beer and wine garden each day of the Labor Day weekend. Fiesta is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier/Hermosa Avenues. See website for full schedule and parking information. Pier Avenue Stage: Which One's Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Dog & Butterfly (Heart Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Buck McCoy (Classic Country) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and AWOL (South Bay Rock & Roll) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951 or www.fiestahermosa.com.com LA VERNE - CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS. Sapadilla (Steel Drum/Caribbean/Reggae). Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Sundays in Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion (at Wheeler Avenue). Information: (909) 596-8700, www.laverneheritage.org or www.ci.la-verne.ca.us. LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE WEEKEND MUSIC SERIES. 2AZZ1 (Jazz). All performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or
www.shorelinevillage.com.
LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Endre Balogh, violin, Dennis Karmazyn, cello, and Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano, perform Tchaikovsky's Trio in A Minor,
Opus 50. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and are broadcast live on KMZT 1260 AM, on high definition radio
at KMZT 105.1 FM HD2, and KMZT streaming audio on your computer. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET. Entertainment beginning between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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 www.westlafarmersmarket.com MANHATTAN BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Instant Replay (60s-80s/Surf). Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park,
Manhattan Beach Boulevard/Redondo Avenue. Information: (310) 802-5417 or www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us MANHATTAN BEACH - METLOX SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Antonio Flores. Concerts
are on Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. in Metlox Center town square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: http://www.metloxmb.com
MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Floyd and the Flyboys (Rhythm and Groove). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 823-5411, www.visitthemarina.com, click events, or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERTS. Final concert of the summer features the Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi). Sunday evenings are Jazz Nights.
Concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park (corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Pasadena). "Levitt Loves Kids" performance at 6:30. Information: (626) 683-3230 or
www.levittpavilionpasadena.org PASADENA - PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. PJs Jazz Camp All Stars. 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.
SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Krister Axel Tidics. 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 CLAREMONT - MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES. The Ravelers (Classic Rock). 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. HERMOSA BEACH - LABOR DAY FIESTA HERMOSA. Arts and crafts, cantina, two stages of live music, and beer and wine garden each day of the
Labor Day weekend. Fiesta is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier/Hermosa Avenues. See website for full schedule and parking information. 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 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Soul Sacrifice (Santana Tribute) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information:
(310) 376-0951 or www.fiestahermosa.com.com REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO BEACH PIER SUMMER CONCERTS Free To Be Me Drum Circle from 4 -6 p.m. Regular concerts are Tuesdays and Saturdays
at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com HOLLYWOOD - WINE AND JAZZ AT HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND. Jose Riso's Jazzo on the Latin Side All Stars. Live jazz music from 7 - 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Concerts are free;
wine from a different winery will be sold each week (tastings are $10.), and proceeds will directly benefit Project Angel Food. Concerts are in the central court of the Hollywood and Highland Center, Hollywood Boulevard next to the Kodak Theater. Information: (323) 960-2332 or
www.hollywoodandhighland.com LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. Infinity (Journey Tribute). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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: (323) 660-8600 or
www.downtownfarmersmarket.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address
is 555 W. Temple Street. Information: (213) 680-5200 or www.olacathedral.org Photograph (left) "An Appropriate Address for (Our Lady of Angels) Cathedral Parking!" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Elliott Dunlap, pianist. 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 TEMPLE CITY - TEMPLE CITY CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Salute to the Armed Forces. The summer finale will feature the 1st Marine Division Band. Performance is at
6 p.m. in the Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 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 To return to the top of the page, click here. CERRITOS - HERITAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Cerritos College Jazz Ensemble. 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 COVINA - COVINA CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCES. - The Covina Concert Band performances are Thursday from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Covina Park Bandshell, Fourth Avenue at Badillo. Bingo for adults 50+ will take place in the park
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Information: (626) 332-0020 or www.covinaconcertband.org. LOS ANGELES - NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL AT FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th Street,
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 www.fccla.org/music.htm LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. The Groove (Top 40). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Nutty (Jazz). The summer music series at the Los Angeles Farmers Market returns with performances on
the west patio from 7 - 9 p.m. The Farmers Market is located at 6333 West Third Street. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com. SOUTH PASADENA - SOUTH PASADENA LIBRARY AUTHOR NIGHT AND PERFORMANCE. 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 WEST COVINA - WEST COVINA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Sangria (Top 40). Concerts are from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Lakes Entertainment Center,
1200 Lakes Drive. Information: (626) 939-8430 or www.westcovina.org CERRITOS - 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 CLAREMONT - 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 LONG BEACH - 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 www.firstchurchlb.org LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics). Shark Lagoon Nights lets everyone 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Slammin! (A Cappella/Jazz/Beatbox). Program is at noon at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Slammin! (A Cappella/Jazz/Beatbox). Program is at 8 p.m. at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Michael Session Sextet. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the outdoor Los Angeles Times Central Court of the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT THE L.A. FARMERS MARKET. Bad Haggis featuring Eric Rigler. Friday Night Music series is from 7 - 9 p.m. at the LA Farmers
Market, 6333 W. 3rd Street at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com LOS ANGELES (USC CAMPUS) - OPERAS WITHOUT SINGING: THE FILM MUSIC OF ERICH WOLFGANG CORNGOLD. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - FRIDAYS OFF THE 405 AT THE GETTY CENTER. 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: The band Ima Robot and DJ Turbotito. Information: (310) 440-7300
or www.getty.edu. Parking at the Getty Center is $8. MANHATTAN BEACH - "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. MONROVIA - 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 LONG BEACH - 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 LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Modern Los Angeles Dances. Program begins at 8 p.m. at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - FREE CONCERT FOR METRO/METROLINK PASSENGERS. LA METRO and METROLINK present the progressive rock band CANON in an unprecedented 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 LOS ANGELES (WEST) - CAFE Z CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER. El Tambor (Afro-Cuban/World). 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 MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Javid (New Flamenco). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for first two hours; validation may be obtained at any store without purchase. Information: (310) 823-5411 or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. WEST COVINA - 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 LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Los Angeles Alumni and Friends. Concerts
are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and are broadcast live on KMZT 1260 AM, on high definition radio
at KMZT 105.1 FM HD2, and KMZT streaming audio on your computer. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org. LOS ANGELES (USC CAMPUS) - CONCERT IN MEMORY OF 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET. Entertainment beginning between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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 www.westlafarmersmarket.com LOS ANGELES (WEST) - 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. MANHATTAN BEACH - 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 MANHATTAN BEACH - METLOX SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. David Aldo. Concerts
are on Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. in Metlox Center town square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: http://www.metloxmb.com
MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. 2AZZ1 Body and Soul Band (Smooth Jazz). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 823-5411, www.visitthemarina.com, click events, or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. PASADENA - PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. Richard Glaser Group. 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.
SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Pianorag. 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 WEST COVINA - 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 To return to the top of the page, click here. There are no performances scheduled on this date. Photograph "5 Bird Houses" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 CERRITOS - 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 LAKEWOOD - 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 LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. Guitano (Classical Guitar). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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: (323) 660-8600 or
www.downtownfarmersmarket.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address
is 555 W. Temple Street. Information: (213) 680-5200 or www.olacathedral.org PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Susan Kane, soprano. 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 LOS ANGELES - NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL AT FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th Street,
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 www.fccla.org/music.htm LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. VIP Band (Radio Rockers). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 1ST AND CENTRAL SUMMER CONCERTS 2007. Celso Duarte and Sonex. 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.
LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 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 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. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT COLLEGE MUSIC PERFORMANCES 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - 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. LONG BEACH - 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 www.firstchurchlb.org LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Surfing Safaris (Surf). Shark Lagoon Nights lets everyone 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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).
Tonight's dance: Ballroom. Tonight there will be three sets of lessons in addition to dancing to the live music of Swing Inc. From 6:30 - 7: Foxtrot, from 7:30 - 8:15: Waltz and Jive, and from 8:45 - 9:15: Rumba.
Information: (213) 972-3660 or www.musiccenter.org, click Active Arts LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca (Afro-Cuban). Program is at noon at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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 LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 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 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. LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. David Arnay Trio. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the outdoor Los Angeles Times Central Court of the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org LOS ANGELES (WEST) - FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE GETTY. Bethany and Rufus (American Roots Music). 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/. MONROVIA - 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 SANTA FE SPRINGS - 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. CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE MUSIC PERFORMANCES 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. 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. Photograph (left) "Five Old Flames, Classic Car Style" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY ON OLVERA STREET Celebrate Mexico's independence 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). Other details TBA. Information: (213) 389-1051, (213) 485-8372 or www.olvera-street.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Gamelan Burat Wangi (Balinese Music/Dance). Program begins at 8 p.m. at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE KIDS PROGRAM. Activities from noon - 4 p.m. include Street Beat at noon and Lafty Pantsy at 2 p.m. All events are in Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information:
(213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 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 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - CAFE Z CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER. Sahaja Uprockers (Electronic/World). 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 MANHATTAN BEACH - "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. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. La Cat (Reggae). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for first two hours; validation may be obtained at any store without purchase. Information: (310) 823-5411 or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. NORWALK - 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/ SANTA MONICA - "WAKE UP WITH THE WAVES" CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCES. Artists TBA. 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.
SANTA FE SPRINGS - 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. To return to the top of the page, click here. CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE MUSIC PERFORMANCES 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. 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. 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 LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY ON OLVERA STREET Celebrate Mexico's independence 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). Other details TBA. Information: (213) 389-1051, (213) 485-8372 or www.olvera-street.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SALSA SUNDAYS. Opa Opa (Latin Jazz/Salsa). Performance is
from 3 - 5 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Kiran Ahluwalia (Northern Indian). Program begins at 3 p.m. at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (KOREATOWN) - 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 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. LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Guest artists from the Dilijan Chamber Music Series: Gary Gray, cello, Movses Posossian, violin and Serouj Kradjian, piano. Concerts
are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and are broadcast live on KMZT 1260 AM, on high definition radio
at KMZT 105.1 FM HD2, and KMZT streaming audio on your computer. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET. Entertainment beginning between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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 www.westlafarmersmarket.com MANHATTAN BEACH - METLOX SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Antonio Flores. Concerts
are on Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. in Metlox Center town square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: http://www.metloxmb.com
MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. CJS Quintet (Classic Jazz/BeBop/Latin). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 823-5411, www.visitthemarina.com, click events, or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. MARINA DEL REY - WATERSIDE SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES. The Bernie Meisner Band. This new concert series will take place every third Sunday of the month near the fountain in the Waterside Shopping Center from 1 - 4 p.m. Waterside is located at 4700 Admiralty
Way. Information: (323) 900-8080, www.shopwaterside.com, click "What's New." PASADENA - PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. Guitarist Kenton Youngstrom featuring Harry Scorzo. 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.
SANTA FE SPRINGS - FIESTAS PATRIAS CELEBRATION 2007. Details TBA. Information: (562) 692-0261
or www.santafesprings.org. SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Masanga Marimba Ensemble (African). 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 TORRANCE - HOT FUN SUNDAYS CONCERT. 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. There are no performances scheduled on this date. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. All-American Wranglers (Country). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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: (323) 660-8600 or
www.downtownfarmersmarket.org. CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE MUSIC PERFORMANCES 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. 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. Photograph "5 Hanging Lamps, View 1" (left) © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic LONG BEACH - 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 LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address
is 555 W. Temple Street. Information: (213) 680-5200 or www.olacathedral.org PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Kangwoon Lee Kim, violinist, and Li-Shan Hung, pianist. 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 LOS ANGELES - NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL AT FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th Street,
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 www.fccla.org/music.htm LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. Reflux (Top 40 Dance). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (USC CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Music Masters Series: Early Music Program Faculty Recital. Performance is in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Information:
(213) 740-2584 or http://www.usc.edu/music CLAREMONT - 10TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES. D.A. Bookman. 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
LONG BEACH - 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 www.firstchurchlb.org LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics). Shark Lagoon Nights lets everyone 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Charangoa (Cuban Charanga). Program is at noon at the Watercourt of California Plaza,
Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Azar Lawrence Quintet. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the outdoor Los Angeles Times Central Court of the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org LOS ANGELES (WEST) - FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE GETTY. Friends of Dean Martinez (Atmospheric Instrumentals and Moody Covers of American Standards). 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/. MONROVIA - 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 To return to the top of the page, click here. BALDWIN PARK - 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 CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE MUSIC PERFORMANCES 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. 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. DUARTE - 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. LONG BEACH - 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. More than 50 installations in area bordered by Broadway, Atlantic Ave., Ocean Blvd. and Elm Street. Event map available
on website after Sept. 14. Information: (562) 413-5868, www.soundwalk.org or www.downtownlongbeach.org LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - 2007 BRAZILIAN DAY IN L.A.. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - CAFE Z CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER. No performance today in observance of Yom Kippur. 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 MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Eric and the Diamond Cutters (Neil Diamond Tribute). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for first two hours; validation may be obtained at any store without purchase. Information: (310) 823-5411 or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. SANTA MONICA - "WAKE UP WITH THE WAVES" CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCES. Monika White and her Sizzling Band. 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.
HOLLYWOOD - 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. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Margaret Babinsky performs the works of Egon Wellesz. Concerts
are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and are broadcast live on KMZT 1260 AM, on high definition radio
at KMZT 105.1 FM HD2, and KMZT streaming audio on your computer. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org. LOS ANGELES (USC CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Wind Ensemble, conducted by H. Robert Reynolds and Sharon Lavery. Program is entitled "Far Out" and will be
presented in Bovard Auditorium on the USC Campus at 4 p.m. Information:
(213) 740-2584 or http://www.usc.edu/music LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET. Entertainment beginning between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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 www.westlafarmersmarket.com MANHATTAN BEACH - METLOX SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. David Aldo. Concerts
are on Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. in Metlox Center town square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: http://www.metloxmb.com
MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Son Candela (Latin Jazz). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 823-5411, www.visitthemarina.com, click events, or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. PASADENA - PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. San Gabriel Seven. 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.
PLAYA VISTA - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Stone Soul (Motown). Concerts are on Sundays from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Concert Park, Playa Vista on (south) Alla Road. Information: (310) 745-5200 or
www.visitthemarina.com, click events and scroll to listing. SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Critical Brass. 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 WEST HOLLYWOOD - WEST HOLLYWOOD SUMMER SOUNDS CLASSICS CONCERT. The Summer Sounds Classics Series is under the direction of Artistic
Director Gregory Cherninsky. Today's concert will feature music from composers Antomio Vivaldi, W.A. Mozart, Joseph Haydn and Henry Kling. The concert is at 4 p.m. in Kings Road Park, 100 Kings Road. Information: (310) 779-7622
or www.weho.org, click city calendar. LOS ANGELES (USC CAMPUS) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. 50 Cent Haircut (Roots Rock). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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: (323) 660-8600 or
www.downtownfarmersmarket.org. LOS ANGELES (USC CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Music Masters Series: Alan Smith, piano, with guest artist Janna Lowery, violin. Performance is in the Alfred
Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or http://www.usc.edu/music NORWALK - CERRITOS COLLEGE 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. Photograph "Taking the Fifth: Apples" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address
is 555 W. Temple Street. Information: (213) 680-5200 or www.olacathedral.org PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Isamu Nakashio, guitarist. 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 SAN GABRIEL - LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT. The Los Angeles Philharmonic will begin its 2007-08 Neighborhood Concert Series with a free performance at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, formerly known as the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium. The one-hour performance will begin at 8 p.m. The Philharmonic will be led by Assistant Conductor Joana Carneiro
and will feature soprano soloist Lori Ann Fuller. The program will include Bizet's "Suite No. 1" from Carmen, Falla's Suite from El Amor Brujo, Villa-Lobos' "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5" with soprano Lori Ann Fuller as soloist, and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnol. Admission to the concert is free. Tickets may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, LA Philharmonic Concert,
320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91778-0130, or by calling (626) 457-4600. There will be a maximum of 4 tickets is per person, and requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: (626) 457-4600, (213) 972-3034 or www.laphil.com. LOS ANGELES - NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL AT FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th Street,
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 www.fccla.org/music.htm LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERSHING SQUARE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERTS. UnderCoverGirls (Classic Rock). Performance is
from noon - 2 p.m. at Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or www.laparks.org, click Directory of Services, then link to Pershing Square LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "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. To return to the top of the page, click here. CLAREMONT - 10TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES. Swing 4 Sale. 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
LONG BEACH - 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 www.firstchurchlb.org LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Surfing Safaris (Surf). Shark Lagoon Nights lets everyone 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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).
Tonight's dance: TBA. Beginning dance lessons at 6:30; dancing from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 972-3660 or www.musiccenter.org, click Active Arts LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT/MID-WILSHIRE AREA) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Kathleen Grace Band. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the outdoor Los Angeles Times Central Court of the
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org MONROVIA - 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 BELLFLOWER - 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/ CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE MUSIC PERFORMANCES 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - 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. LOS ANGELES (EAST) - 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. LOS ANGELES (WATTS) - WATTS TOWERS DAY OF THE DRUM FESTIVAL AND SIMON RODIA WATTS TOWERS JAZZ FESTIVAL. Annual events will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the 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 the 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - CAFE Z CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER. The Soul of John Black (Soul/Blues). 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 MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. X Town Traffic (Funk and Groove). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for first two hours; validation may be obtained at any store without purchase. Information: (310) 823-5411 or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. SANTA MONICA - "WAKE UP WITH THE WAVES" CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCES. JAMBO. 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.
SANTA MONICA - ST. MONICA CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The St. Monica's Catholic Church Fall Festival will be held on September 29 and 30 (see website for details). 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 AZUSA - 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. CLAREMONT - 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 - POMONA COLLEGE MUSIC PERFORMANCES 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - 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. LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Serena McKinney, violin, and John Chen, piano, perform works by Brahms, Ysaye and Respighi. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., and are broadcast live on KMZT 1260 AM, on high definition radio at KMZT 105.1 FM HD2, and KMZT streaming audio on your computer. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org. LOS ANGELES (WATTS) - WATTS TOWERS DAY OF THE DRUM FESTIVAL AND SIMON RODIA WATTS TOWERS JAZZ FESTIVAL. Annual events will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the 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 the 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET. Entertainment beginning between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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 www.westlafarmersmarket.com MANHATTAN BEACH - METLOX SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Jerry Johnson Jazz Quartet. Concerts
are on Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. in Metlox Center town square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: http://www.metloxmb.com
MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Susie Hansen (Latin Jazz/Salsa). Today only outdoor performance is from 2:15 - 5:15 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting.
Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 823-5411, www.visitthemarina.com, click events, or http://beaches.co.la.ca.us, click events calendar. PASADENA - PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. Carl Randall Quartet. 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.
SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. The Praties. 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 SANTA MONICA - ST. MONICA CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The St. Monica's Catholic Church Fall Festival will be held on September 29 and 30 (see website for details). 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 VENICE - 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/ WHITTIER - 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. To return to the September calendar, click here. To return to the top of the page, click here.
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