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CONCERTS BY CITY - LOS ANGELES COUNTY This page lists concerts for all cities in Los Angeles County by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z * * * The theme for this summer's site is "METAMORPHOSES." Each year artwork and photographs which in some way express or interpret the theme appear on the concert pages. This year there will be something new -- "audience participation" of sorts. Letters have been sent and continue to be sent to local historical societies and/or local history-related groups within cities inviting them to submit two photographs to appear on the site for the summer. In keeping with the "METAMORPHOSES" theme, one picture would be a historical photo, the second would be a more current image of the same thing. The idea is to depict a change which has taken place in the city, possibly one that has transformed the city in some way. ALL CITIES covered in the listings are invited to participate. Photographs from city offices and historical societies only will be accepted through the Fourth of July weekend. After that time, if no photographs appear for a city, the invitation will be extended to site visitors who have particular ties to their cities. Those wishing to submit images may download the introductory letter and photo release form by clicking here and following the instructions. Anyone interested may also send an e-mail message to information@dorothyswebsite.org.
Alhambra Summer Jubilee 2008 - Concerts are Saturday nights from 6 - 10 p.m. south of Main Street at the Alhambra Civic Center. There are three stages: Main Stage is in front of City Hall, the Terrace Stage is in front of Rick's, and the third stage is behind Rick's. In addition to the concerts there will be food vendors, an arts and crafts fair, children's activities and more. Full stage schedule is available on city website. Information: (626) 570-3242 or www.cityofalhambra.org
August 13 - End of Summer Carnival and Parent Resource Fair Hawaiian Hula. An end of summer special event for children and their parents. There will be games, music, refreshments, parent resource information, a hula hoop contest and more. Dress up in your favorite Hawaiian outfit and you can win a prize. Carnival games will be available for a nominal fee, and the Parent Resource Fair will provide parents with information about school year activities and services available for Arcadia youth. Information: (626) 574-5113 or www.ci.arcadia.ca.us 2008 Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on the City Hall west lawn, 240 W. Huntington Drive. Information: (626) 574-5113 or www.ci.arcadia.ca.us.
City of Artesia Summer Concerts - All Concerts take place at Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale. Information: (562) 860-3361 or www.cityofartesia.us.
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 15 - Skate Rock Fest at the Skate Park. An evening full of rock music in the skate park. Various local bands will be featured, and there will also be food vendors. The event will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Baldwin Park Skate Park, 15010 Badillo Street. Information: (626) 960-7171 or www.baldwinpark.com. Baldwin Park 2008 Concerts in the Park Series - Concerts take place from 7 - 9 p.m. in Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard. Information: (626) 813-5245 x317 or www.baldwinpark.com.
August 23 - Bellflower Symphony Association Concert. The annual Bellflower Symphony Association Concert in the Park will take place beginning at 7 p.m. on the Caruthers Park Patio, 10500 E. Flora Vista Street. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2212 or www.bellflower.org. Bellflower Summer Streetfest 2008 - 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
July 31 - Hotel California (Eagles) August 7 - Christian Simmons (Country) August 14 - Soto (R&B) August 21 - The Basix (Pop/Classic Rock) August 28 - Splash! (Variety/50s) Summer Nights in the Plaza - All performances begin at 8 p.m. Entry to plaza and seating available beginning at 7 p.m. Parking is available adjacent to
the Plaza in the Civic Center structure at 450 N. Rexford Drive. Information: (310) 285-6830, www.ci.beverly-hills.ca.us, or
www.beverlyhills.org
August 2 - Beverly Hills Theater Guild and Yarmi's Army August 9 - Magic and more August 16 - Silent movie theater night with Buster Keaton's film "Seven Chances" and theater organist Dennis James August 23 - The Swing Kings (Swing) To return to the top of the page, click here. Friday Concerts in the Plaza - Concerts are held at Liberty Park Plaza, 19211 Studebaker Road. All performances begin at 7 p.m. Information: (562) 916-8565, (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
There are no listings for the City of Industry this month. 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
July 28 - Silverados (Country) August 4 - The Answer (Classic Rock) August 11 - Yolanda Creole Woman (New Orleans/Cajun) August 18 - Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae) August 25 - Night Blooming Jazzmen (Dixieland) Sept. 1 - The Dogs (Alt. Classic Rock) Claremont Wednesday Night Children's Concerts - Concerts are from 7 - 8 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian
Hill Boulevard. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us
July 30 - Slouch in the Couch Band (Family-Oriented Rock) July 31, August 7 - 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. Prior to the concerts there is bingo for seniors from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Information: (626) 332-0020 or www.covinaconcertband.org. Covina Starlight Concert Series. Concerts are Mondays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Covina Park Bandshell, Fourth Avenue at Badillo. Information: (626) 858-7271 or www.cityofcovina.org
Covina Celebration Series Concerts. Concerts feature worship bands and are Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Covina Park Bandshell, Fourth Avenue at Badillo. Information: (626) 858-7271 or www.cityofcovina.org
August 22, 23, 24 - Fiesta La Ballona. Annual event takes place at Veterans Park on Overland on Friday from 6 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Includes carnival rides, games and vendors (fee). Entertainment includes Friday night Battle of the Bands/Fiesta-Palooza from 6 - 10 p.m. (teen bands), and two stages of entertainment on Saturday and Sunday (community stage and main stage). Main stage on Saturday from 1:30 - 9 p.m. includes the UnderCoverGirls, Chris King, On 4, The Tom Nolan Band, and Ramfunkshus. Main stage on Sunday from noon - 5:30 p.m. includes the Susie Hansen Latin Band, The Swing of Things, Bobby Matos, Liz Kinnon and the Culver City All-Star Jazz Jam. See website for full entertainment schedule, carnival hours and other activities. Information: (310) 253-6622 or www.fiestalaballona.org 14th Annual Culver City Summer 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
To return to the top of the page, click here. Diamond Bar Summer Concert Series - Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive. A shuttle is available from the Diamond Bar Golf Course parking lot beginning at 5:30 p.m. Movies are shown after the concert. Information: (909) 839-7070 or www.cityofdiamondbar.com
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
"Cool Summer Nights in the Park" Concert Series - Regular concerts will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Duarte Park, 1344 Bloomdale Street. Food, game booths open at 6 p.m. Information: (626) 357-7931 x245 or www.accessduarte.com
El Monte Rockin' Wednesdays Concert Series. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Arceo Park, 3125 Tyler Avenue. Information: (626) 580-2200 or www.ci.el-monte.ca.us
El Segundo Concerts in the Park. Concerts take place Sundays from 2 - 4 p.m. at Library Park, 600 block of Main Street. Information: (310) 524-2700 or www.elsegundo.org
Glendale Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the north end of Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Boulevard. In case of rain concerts are held at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road. Information: (818) 548-4098 or www.ci.glendale.ca.us
Glendora Summer Concerts in the Park - Performances are held in the Bandshell at Finkbiner Park in the Oak Grove area on Sundays at 6 p.m. Information: (626) 914-8228 or www.ci.glendora.ca.us
There are no listings for Hawiian Gardens this month. To return to the top of the page, click here. Sunset Concerts at the Beach. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Information: (310) 318-0280 or www.hermosabch.org
August 30, 31, September 1 - 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 main stage is at Pier/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. See website for full schedule and details. 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.
August 3 and 27 - Community Performances at Forest Lawn. August 3 is the Harmony Project Summer Music Festival at 2 p.m., and August 27 is the Summer Season Community Orchestra at 8 p.m. All performances are in the Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Hall of Liberty, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. Information: (800) 204-3131 or www.forestlawn.com. 5th Annual Wine, Jazz and Moonlight Series 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, 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
CityWalk Summer Block Party at Universal CityWalk - The CityWalk Summer Block Party will take place from June 26 - August 31 with something to do every night of the week. Mondays are CityRock Live! with some of LA's hottest upcoming bands (starting at 8 p.m.), Tuesdays are Summer Night Salsa (starting at 7 p.m.), Wednesdays will be the Wannabe Wicked competitive performance series (starting at 7 p.m.), Thursdays are Outdoor Movies (8 p.m.), Fridays are Flashback Fridays with tribute and cover bands (starting at 7:30 p.m.), Saturdays are Celebrity Band Saturdays with stars who act or dance by day and sing by night (starting at 8 p.m.), and Sundays are Descarga en CityWalk con Telemundo y Mun with Latin bands and celebrity appearances (starting at 5:30 p.m.). Information: www.citywalkhollywood.com or www.universalstudioshollywood.com
La Habra Heights Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Park, 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd. Information: (562) 697-4317 or www.lhhia.org
La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars. Concerts take place Thursdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. in La Mirada Regional Park (except July 17). Concerts are in the softball area of the park, and parking is available on the east side of the Regional Park. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org
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
Every Thursday Night - Old Town La Verne Family Festival and Street Fair. The street fair and festival takes place Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 9 p.m. There is a farmers market, craft booths, live music, children's rides, food vendors and more. Activities are on "D" and Third Street south of Bonita Avenue. Information: (909) 596-8706, www.familyfestivalprouductions.com or www.ci.la-verne.ca.us. La Verne 2008 Concerts in the Park. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion (at Wheeler). Information: (909) 593-2862 or www.laverneheritage.org
To return to the top of the page, click here. Lakewood Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2408, (562) 429-0545 or www.lakewoodcity.org
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 or events calendar. August 20 - El Dorado Nature Center Cultural Rhythms Concert Series. Cultural Rhythms presents a program of Cambodian traditions. 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 August 23 and 24 - Long Beach Sea Festival/Tiki Beach Festival. Annual event will take place at Granada Beach from dawn to dusk on Saturday and Sunday. Includes food vendors, all-day entertainment, themed activities and more. For full details and schedule of events visit the Alfredo's Beach Club website. Information: (562) 570-3100, www.alfredosbeachclub.com or www.seafestivallongbeach.com. Long Beach Municipal Band Summer Concert Series. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday - Friday June 24 - August 15. See individual concert dates for location. The overall theme for this year's concerts is "Jump on the Bandwagon!" The listings also include the end-of-summer Elm Street Band concerts. Information: (562) 570-3100, www.lbparks.org or www.ci.long-beach.ca.us
Long Beach Sea Festival - Thursday Night Concerts in the Park. Individual Thursday night park concerts which are part of the Long Beach Sea Festival take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at a different park each week. See individual dates for park listing. Information: www.lbparks.org or www.seafestivallongbeach.com
Shoreline Village Seaside Summer Music Series - Performances are from 2 - 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, 7 - 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 - 5 p.m. on Sundays at Shoreline
Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.
July 30 - Urban Dread August 1 - Yvonne Perea August 2 - Mark Humphreys August 6 - CuppaJoe/EM3 August 8 - Loretta McNair August 9 - Lil' Mo and the Dynaflows August 13 - Sounds of Paradise August 15 - Hui O Hula August 16 - Crown City Bombers August 20 - Kings of Marigold August 23 - LA Bluescasters August 24 - Mark Why Group from 2 - 5 p.m. August 27 - EM3 August 31 - 2AZZ1 (Urban Jazz) from 2 - 5 p.m. Rancho Los Cerritos Summer Concert Series - Performances are from at Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road. Doors open
one half hour prior to the performance. Information: (562) 570-1755 or www.rancholoscerritos.org
July 31 - Lauren Koval (Ballads/Vocals) from 6 - 7:30 p.m. August 10 - Sharp Sounds (Jazz) from 5:30 - 7 p.m. August 28 - Ross Altman (Folk Singer/Songwriter) from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Long Beach Marketplace Summer Concerts. Concerts are Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Long Beach Marketplace,
Pacific Coast Highway/2nd Street. Area for seating opens at 3:30 p.m. Information: (562) 431-6282 or www.longbeachmarketplace.com
July 31 - The Rock-Its (50s/60s Rock and Roll) August 7 - Texas House Party (Country) To return to the top of the page, click here. LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY July 26 and 27 - Central Avenue Jazz Festival. Festival pays tribute to "The Avenue" as Central Avenue was known during its heyday from the 1920s through 1950s. There will be ethnic cuisine and arts and crafts for sale and community organization booths. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. with performances by Barbara Morrison, the Justo Almario Quartet, Al Williams Jazz Society and Ernie Andrews. Sunday hours are noon - 7:30 p.m. with performances including Nate Morgan, Pancho Sanchez, Nedra Wheeler, Phyllis Battle, Jazz America and Michael Sessions. Parking is available at Wadsworth Elementary on King Boulevard at Central Avenue, and there will be a free shuttle to the venue (Central Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets). Information: (213) 473-7009, www.lacity.org/council/cd9/index.htm, click events, or http://www.centralavenuejazzfestival.com. July 31 and August 28 - Concerts on the Square at the Heritage Square Museum. Doors open at 4 p.m. and concerts are from 4:30 - 8 p.m. at the Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer Street. July 31 performances are Groove Session followed by the Susie Hansen Latin Band, and August 28 performances are the Sometimes in Tune Band followed by Orquesta Salsumba. Information: (323) 255-2700 or http://www.heritagesquare.org. August 6 and 20 - Cultural Elevations Performances at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian (Mt. Washington). Film and performance series at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Drive (Mt. Washington). Performances include August 6 - Unpopable from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Seasons (Rock Instrumentals) from 8 - 9 p.m. August 20 is "Journeys to the Past," journeys into the lives of the Acjachemen California Indians and other Native Americans through music, songs and stories, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Information: (323) 667-2000 x250, (323) 221-2164 or www.autrynationalcenter.org. August 8 and 22 - 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 August 8, the dance is Zydeco, and on August 22 is Cha Cha/Salsa. Complementary beginning dance lessons are provided at 6:30 p.m.; dance from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 972-3660 or Active Arts at www.musiccenter.org. August 9 - Drum Downtown. Beat a bongo, shake a maraca, chime a bell. Drum Downtown is a unique outdoor group drumming experience on the Music Center Plaza. A fun, entry-level experience for all ages creating improvised rhythms and music in the moment. 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 Active Arts at http://www.musiccenter.org. August 8, 9 and 10 - 42nd Annual Watts Summer Festival. Festival takes place from noon - 8 p.m. all three days at Ted Watkins Park, 1335 E. 103rd Street, Watts (carnival (fee) is open from 3 - 10 p.m. all three days). The yearly festival celebrates the history of Watts and the culture of African American people through the sharing and exhibition of arts, crafts, music, culinary arts and fashion. Event includes children's village, elders village, carnival, community forum, film festival and more. Musical entertainment from 4 - 8 p.m. all three days with gospel concert from 1:30 - 4 p.m. on Saturday and additional concert from 1 - 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call to confirm location. Information: (323) 798-7034 or www.wattsfestival.org. August 15 - Friday Night Sing-Alongs. Belt out popular favorites and classic tunes with hundreds of your fellow Angelenos while accompanied by live musicians. Tonight's music: 1980s. Come prepared to sing! Space available on a first-come basis. Event is held on the Music Center Plaza from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Information: (213) 972-3660 or http://www.musiccenter.org, click Active Arts. Select Wednesdays - Midday Organ Recital at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral. Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) 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. In addition to music-related events, this year's programming also includes "Movies That Matter," films that promote social activism, encourage deeper thinking and serve as catalysts for ongoing discussions about issues that demand our attention. Movie dates will be included on this site's "Extras" page. Also, performances followed by the designation MMM are Music, Movement and Meaning performances. These shows will be followed by facilitated audience discussions designed to give everyone participating the opportunity to share reactions to the presentations. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.
Pershing Square Summer Concert Series - Lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 2 p.m., and every third Sunday of the month is Salsa Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. Pershing Square Kids Days are from noon - 3 p.m. with performances at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Wednesday Night Downtown Stage performances are from 8 - 10 p.m. All performances are in Pershing Square, Olive/5th Street. Information: (213) 847-4970 or visit www.laparks.org, click the Concerts/Pershing Square links from "Quick Links."
1st and Central Summer Concerts 2008. 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.
August 21 - La Santa Cecilia, Cheap Landscape, and zocaloZue Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles - The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.
To return to the top of the page, click here. LOS ANGELES - MUSEUM DISTRICT AND MID-WILSHIRE AREA August 8 - Nike's 88 BoaDrum One-Night-Only Concert. Building on the last year's 77 BoaDrum concert - when experimental noise rock band, The Boredoms, gathered 77 drummers on 07/07/07 to play in Brooklyn - Nike is hosting this year's BoaDrum at the La Brea Tar Pits next to LACMA (5905 Wilshire Boulevard). This year's concert will feature 88 drummers for 88 minutes on 08/08/08, and the concert will begin at 8:08 p.m. Tickets are free but necessary for entrance. Pick them up (one per person) at the LACMA box office. Information: (323) 857-6000 or http://www.lacma.org. Friday Night Jazz at LACMA - Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits
is on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or www.lacma.org.
August 1 - Otmaro Ruiz Quartet August 8 - Ernie Watts Quartet August 15 - Peter Erskine Trio August 22 - Bobby Bradford and the Mo'tet August 29 - Bill Cantos Latin Sounds Concert Series at LACMA - The Latin Sounds 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. Attendees are
encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 x2011 or
www.lacma.org.
August 2 - Bobby Matos Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble August 9 - Katia Moraes and Pure Samba August 16 - Chuchito Valdez Trio (Afro-Cuban) August 23 - Scott Martin Latin Soul Band August 30 - Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino "Sundays Live" Chamber Music Series - Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing
Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of
the performances. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.
July 27 - Young Artists International iPalpiti soloists August 3 - Mladi Chamber Orchestra August 10 - The Triada Guitar Trio August 17 - The California String Quartet August 24 - Hahn Bin, violin, and John Blacklow, piano August 31 - Ruslan Biryukov, cello, and Mary Au, piano 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. July 31 - Sydney Weisman and the Chicago Trio August 1 - Rudy Regalado Salsa y Jazz August 7 - Michael Le Van Trio (Jazz) August 8 - Porterhouse Bob (Zydeco) August 14 - Lori Andrews Jazz Harp Quartet August 15 - Justin Curtis and Sally Jo August 21 - DMQ (Jazz) August 22 - Atomic Sherpas August 28 - Lao Tizer (Jazz) August 29 - Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga) Summer Family Fun Series at the Los Angeles Farmers Market. - Performances and activities for youth will take place from noon - 3 p.m. in the plaza of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.
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 July 27 - Summer Sunset Concerts at the UCLA Fowler Museum. Voyage of the White Widow. Voyage of the White Widow is a post-colonial fantasy and nautical musical spectacle. Cross-dressing sailors, a Dutch-speaking sea gull puppet, sequined mermen and more, all in one action-packed spectacular. Performance is at 4 p.m. outdoors in the Fowler Museum courtyard. The Fowler Museum is located on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or www.fowler.ucla.edu. August 2 - Family Festival at the Getty Center. Discover where art and science come together at this daylong festial celebrating the adventures of Maria Sibylla Merian and her daughters. Explore the musical traditions of Suriname, create a plant rubbing, watch real botanical illustrators at work, and listen to stories about insects and the rain forest. Event is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the Getty Center Museum Courtyard. No reservations are necessary. Parking at the Getty is $8. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. August 24 - Summer Sunset Concerts at the UCLA Fowler Museum. The Luminaries. Poets, MCs and musicians, The Luminaries bring people together to celebrate life through music, dance and creative expression. Performance is at 4 p.m. outdoors in the Fowler Museum courtyard. The Fowler Museum is located on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or www.fowler.ucla.edu. August 29 - 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 curated by culture magazine Flavorpill. This month's event features performances by Monsters are Waiting and She Wants Revenge. All Fridays off the 405 events take place from 6 - 9 p.m. and feature live music and a cash bar (open until 8:30 p.m.). Please note: Beginning in September, Fridays Off the 405 moves to Saturday nights and becomes Saturdays Off the 405 (September 13). Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. Parking at the Getty Center is $8. Garden Concerts for Kids at the Getty Center. The concerts for children and their families take place at 4 and 5 p.m. in the Central Garden of the Getty Center. No reservations are required. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. Parking at the Getty Center is $8.
Sunset Concerts at the Skirball - The summer concerts feature musical traditions from around the globe. Concerts take
place at the Skirball Cultural Center (N. Sepulveda Blvd. off the 405 Freeway) on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7. Limited seating is available on a first-come
basis, and all galleries are open until 10 p.m. Parking is $10 or $5 for cars with three or more people. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org.
July 31 - Jan Sebon and Kazak International (Blend of Haitian music, dance, poetry) August 7 - Daby Toure (Mauritanian Multi-instrumentalist) August 14 - Yair Dalal and Naser Musa (Israeli and Palestinian Musicians) August 21 - Ahmisa (South Indian Carnatic Music/Jazz) August 28 - Sexteto Roberto Rodriguez (Synthesis of Cuban and Jewish music) "JazzPop" at the Hammer Museum. The summer "JazzPop" series returns to the Hammer Museum in July and August. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.
West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Summer Concert Series The West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council and Councilman Bill Rosendahl present the 2008 summer concert series. Concerts begin
at 7 p.m. at the West Los Angeles Civic Center, 1645 Corinth Avenue. Information: (310) 281-6116 or
www.wlanc.com.
July 30 - The Hodads (Surf) August 6 - Bobby Rivas (Salsa) August 13 - Brook and the Boys (Pop) August 20 - Oxalis (Irish) August 27 - Southbound (Southern Rock/Allman Brothers Tribute) To return to the top of the page, click here. Manhattan Beach 30th Anniversary Summer Concert Series - Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan
Beach Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5417, www.citymb.info or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us
July 27 - Instant Replay (Oldies/Surf). August 3 - Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae) August 10 - Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco). August 17 - Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa). August 24 - Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute). August 31 - Zola Moon (Blues). "Metlox Sundays" Concert Series The City of Manhattan Beach, Cultural Arts Division, in collaboration with Metlox Management, is sponsoring a music series in from August through November in Metlox Square, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. The Sunday events will feature live music from 2 - 4 p.m. and local artists displaying and selling their artwork at the 13th Street & Morningside square. Metered parking is available in the Metlox structure; enter at Valley Drive or Morningside Drive. Information: (310) 802-5448, (310) 802-5406, www.metloxmb.com, or www.citymb.info.
Fisherman's Village Concert Series. - Outdoor performances are from 1 - 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com. 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 a fee. Symphonic Thursdays feature the Marina Del Rey Summer Symphony conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta, and all programs are hosted by KUSC-FM Radio personality Rich Capparela. Information: (310) 305-9545, www.marinadelray.lacounty.gov or www.visitthemarina.com".
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, www.familyfestivalprouductions.com or www.cityomonrovia.org. Monrovia Family Concert Series 2008 - Concerts take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Due to construction in Library Park, concerts will be held in southwest portion of Recreation Park on Shamrock between Lemon and Olive. Information: (626) 256-8246 or www.cityofmonrovia.org
Montebello Concerts in the Park and Farmers Market - Concerts take place Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Montebello City Park Bandshell, 1300 W. Whittier Boulevard. Farmers Market is from 4 - 8:30 p.m. Information: (323) 887-4540 or www.cityofmontebello.com
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
Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series. - Performances are five nights a week. Wednesday is Children's Night, Thursday is American Music Night, Friday is World Rhythms, Saturday is Musica Latina, and Sunday is Jazz Night. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdayand Sunday, 7:30 p.m. on
Thursday and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, unless otherwise noted. All performances are at the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. Information: (626) 683-3230 or
www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
July 27 - James Vincent (Jazz) July 30 - Night in Africa with Lazare Houetin (Children) July 31 - Thelma Jones (Gospel/Funk/Jazz) August 1 - Celtic Spring (Celtic) August 2 - Rolando Morales (Latin Jazz/Pop) August 3 - Billy Mitchell (Jazz) August 6 - Circus Night with Terrell & Takako, Jena Carpenter and Lily Kobabe August 7 - Lisa Haley (Zydeco) August 8 - Smader Levi (Mediterranean/Gypsy) August 9 - Nocy (Rhythmic Guitar) August 10 - Lady Jazz August 13 - Steve Songs (Children's) August 14 - Stone Honey (Country Rock) August 15 - Tidawt (Nigerian/Tuareg) August 16 - Los Pinguos (Argentinian) August 17 - Charles McPherson (Jazz) August 20 - Allegretto (Children's) August 21 - John Doe August 22 - America Indigena (Aztec) August 23 - Kevin "Bujo" Jones August 24 - Red Holloway (Jazz) August 27 - The Safety Girls (Children's) August 28 - Bill Reveles and Shannon Hurley (Alt. Pop), with Folk Collection at 6 p.m. August 29 - Kobo Town (Calypso/Folk/Reggae) August 30 - Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi) August 31 - Amy London (Jazz) 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.
July 30 - Ellen Burr, flutist and Bill Schmidt, organ August 6 - Neil Stipp, organist August 13 - Midori Goto, violinist August 20 - Korbi Altenberger, violinist August 27 - Isamu Nakashio, guitarist 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.
Playhouse District Summer Jazz Concert Series. The 5th Annual Playhouse District Association Jazz Concert Series will take place Sunday evenings from 5 - 7 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.
July 27 - The "Jazz Camp All-Stars" August 3 - The John Avila Trio August 10 - Wali Ali August 17 - Esteban Adame August 24 - Cubano "BOP" August 31 - "Jam Session" Dancing Under the Stars Swinging Summer at Paseo Colorado. Dance to live music every Friday night in the Garfield Promenade of Paseo
Colorado, 280 East Colorado Boulevard. Additional salsa night on Saturday, August 30. Information: (626) 795-8891 or www.paseocoloradopasadena.com.
August 1 - Flat Tom Tom August 8 - Stompy Jones August 15 - Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys August 22 - Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five August 29 - Jumpin' Joz August 30 - Sonolux (Salsa Night) To return to the top of the page, click here. There are no listings for Pico Rivera this month. Playa Vista Summer Concert Series. Concerts are on Sundays from 5:30 - 7 at Concert Park. Information: (310) 822-0074 or www.playavista.com, click "What's New."
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. The conductor of the band is Linda Taylor. See individual listings for other performance details. Information: (909) 620-2321, www.pomonaconcertband.org or www.ci.pomona.ca.us.
Puente Hills/Rowland Heights Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Tuesday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. at Schabarum Regional Park, Colima/Azusa. Information: (626) 336-4937 or www.concertsinthepark.com
City of Redondo Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park Bandshell, Esplanade at Torrance Boulevard. Information: (310) 937-6606 or www.redondo.org
Redondo Beach Pier Summer Concerts Except where noted, concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com
Rockin' Rosemead Summer Concerts. The city of Rosemead introduces its first summer concert series! Concerts will take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Avenue. Information: (626) 569-2160 or www.cityofrosemead.org.
August 1 - San Dimas 48th Birthday BBQ Celebration. The city will be celebrating its 48th Birthday on August 1. The party kicks off at 5 p.m. at the Civic Center, 245 E. Bonita Avenue. There will be free games and activities for children and entertainment by The Answer (Classic Rock). Dinner tickets may also be purchased for a deep-pit BBQ dinner which will be served from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Information: (909) 592-3818 or www.cityofsandimas.com. San Dimas Music in the Park Concert Series - All performances take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita
Avenue. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Information: (909) 394-6230 or www.cityofsandimas.com
July 30 - The Answer (Classic Rock) August 6 - Kopy Kats with Donovan as Elvis August 13 - Better Chemistry Santa Fe Springs Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Wednesdays from noon - 2 p.m. or 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive (off Heritage Park Drive). Information: (562) 946-6476 or www.santafesprings.org
To return to the top of the page, click here. August 30 - Santa Monica Public Library Performances. Bright Light Chamber Players. The concert will take place beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. The afternoon event will include two Viola d'Amore works and Brahms Piano Quartet in C Minor, Opus 60. Seating for the performance is limited and on a first arrival basis. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org. Santa Monica Pier/Twilight Dance Summer Concerts - Concerts are on Thursdays from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.twilightdance.org or www.santamonicapier.org
Santa Monica Pier JAMS (Junior Acoustic Music Series) 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
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.
July 27 - Masanga Marimba Ensemble August 3 - Yeh Dede August 10 - The Praties August 17 - IZMSKZM August 24 - Gypsy and the Merry Mystics August 31 - Critical Brass Jazz on the Lawn Concert Series. Concerts are Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. on the front lawn of the Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street. Free parking in the Civic Center Structure. Information: (310) 458-8411 x5623 or www.smgov.net
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
Signal Hill Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. in Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Avenue. Information: (562) 989-7330 or www.ci.signal-hill.ca.us
South Pasadena Summer Concerts - Performances take place at the north end of Garfield Park from 5 - 7 p.m. Information: (626) 403-7360 or www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.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 x2328 or www.templecity.us
August 10 - Hot Fun Sundays Concerts. The monthly Hot Fun Sundays concerts will be held in different parks in Torrance. The August concert will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. in El Prado Park, El Prado Avenue/Craven, and there will be swing music with Jumpin' Joz. Information: (310) 618-6342 or www.torrancelive.us. August 24 - Torrance Symphony Annual Summer Concert. The Torrance Symphony will present their annual summer concert at 1:30 p.m. in Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard. The program will include Rossini: William Tell Overture, Selections from "Carousel," "Carmen," and "Wicked," LeRoy Anderson: Holiday for Strings, and more. Guest soloists will be Ralph Cato, baritone, and Michelle Tseng, violin. Information: www.torrancesymphony.org. 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. Information: (310) 781-7171 or www.TorranceLive.us
There are no listings for Venice at this time. Walnut Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Sundays from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Creekside Park (Creekside/Shadow Oak Drives). Food will be for sale by local community groups. Information: (909) 598-5605 or www.ci.walnut.ca.us
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.
July 31 - The Answer (Classic Rock) August 7 - Chico (Top 40) August 14 - Cold Duck (Classic Rock) August 21 - Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi) August 28 - Soul Sacrifice (Santana Tribute) 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
July 28 - Wonderelles (50s) August 4 - Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi) August 11 - Yard Sale (Variety) August 18 - Sapadilla (Reggae) Whittier Summer Park Concerts - Parnell Park. Concerts are on Thursdays beginning at 7 p.m. in Parnell
Park (Scott/Lambert). Information: (562) 464-3430 or www.cityofwhittier.org
July 31 - The Bonedaddys (World Music/Jazz) August 7 - Hard Day's Night (Beatles) August 14 - Wiseguys Big Band Machine (Big Band/Swing) August 21 - Proud Mary (Tina Turner Tribute) To return to the top of the page, click here. To return to the August calendar, click here.
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