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Free Concerts | Links | 2008 Extras | About the Site CONCERTS BY CITY - ORANGE COUNTY This page lists concerts in Orange County by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. 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.
City of Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Park Amphitheater at Town Center. Information: (949) 425-2500, www.avca.net or www.cityofalisoviejo.com
August 15 - Rumble and Rock on the Party Block. The thunder of motorcycles and classic cars will fill the streets of Downtown Anaheim every third Friday of the month from 4 - 10 p.m. through October. Party block events include live rock music, street vendors, food booths, dancing in the street, opportunity drawings and more. Tonight's bands: Big Jim Caver from 5 - 7:15 p.m. and Chris Bell 100% Blues from 7:45 - 10 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Pink Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Los Angeles Breast Cancer Alliance and the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network. Activities take place in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. August 23 - Swingin' on the Promenade. Downtown Anaheim presents Swingin' on the Promenade, an evening of swing music and dancing with Royal Crown Revue. The event will take place in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street from 6 - 10 p.m. There will be a free dance lesson from 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. with O.C. Swing, followed by music by Royal Crown Revue. There will also be a 30' x 30' dance floor, plus a beer and wine garden, food vendors and a street fair. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market - All concerts are from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Downtown Anaheim. Farmers Market hours are 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.
Anaheim Hills Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Toyon Park, 945 S. Weir Canyon Road. Information: (714) 765-5263 or www.anaheim.net
Maxwell Park Summer Concerts. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Maxwell Park, 2660 W. Orange Avenue. Information: (714) 765-5263 or www.anaheim.net
August 3 - Target Symphony in the Cities Program in Downtown Brea. The Orange County Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St. Clair, will present a concert on Birch Street in downtown Brea beginning at 7 p.m. The program will feature light pop and classical tunes, patriotic music and special guest performances. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. there will also be special activities for children including a "musical playground" and a conducting clinic with Maestro St. Clair. Children who participate in the clinic will get to assist Maestro St. Clair in conducting during a portion of the concert. Also fireworks at approximately 8:30 p.m. Downtown Brea is located at Birch and Brea Boulevards between Imperial Highway and Lambert. Information: (877) BREA-FUN, www.breadowntown.com or www.cityofbrea.net August 15 - Brea Fest: A Taste of the Arts. The annual celebration of the arts will take place from 6:30 - 10 p.m. at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, Birch/Randolph, and on Randolph Street. There will be tastings from over 30 area restaurants (fee), a variety of musical entertainment, art exhibition in the Gallery, theater performances and children's activities and performances. Admission and entertainment are free. Information: (714) 990-7771 or www.cityofbrea.net Brea Concerts in the Park. Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Boulevard. Information: (714) 990-7124, (714) 990-7100 or www.cityofbrea.net
Buena Park Summer Concert Series - Concerts for the first half of the summer are from 7 - 9 p.m. at Boisseranc Park, 7520 Dale Street (off La Palma). Information: (714) 236-3860, (714) 236-3868, www.buenapark.com or www.buenaparkfinearts.com.
Buena Park Summer Concert Series, Part 2 - The Summer Concert Series continues at Buena Park Downtown (8308 On The Mall, La Palma between Dale and Stanton). Performances begin at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 503-5000, www.buenaparkdowntown.com or www.buenaparkfinearts.com.
To return to the top of the page, click here. Weekly on Sundays - The CAMP's Farm and Art Market. The CAMP's Farm and Art Market is held every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parking lot of The CAMP, 2937 Bristol. Each week features fresh produce, flowers, etc., local/emerging artists, hand-made goods and more. Live music from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661, or www.thecampsite.com. Costa Mesa Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. at Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia Avenue. Information: (714) 754-5300 or www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us
Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at
South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.
August 1 - The Green Party Band (Motown/R&B/Dance) August 2 - Spice (Latin/Pop/Dance) August 3 - 2AZZ1 (Urban Jazz/R&B) August 8 - Party Jones (Pop/Dance/Soul) August 9 - SWAY (Contemporary Country) August 10 - Jazzy Boy Jeff (Classic Acoustic Rock) August 15 - Blues Racket (Pop/R&B/Dance) August 16 - David Allen Baker (Classic Acoustic Rock) August 17 - Drexx Cannon (R&B/Dance) August 22 - Tim Nienhuis (Classic Acoustic Rock) August 23 - Unkle Monkey (Tropical Rock); special performance from noon - 3 p.m. August 23 - Sound FX (Jazz/Pop/Dance) August 24 - The Dinosaurs (Classic Acoustic Rock) August 29 - Sibling Rivalry (R&B/Pop) August 30 - Shades of Blue (Diverse Blues) Cypress Summer Concert Series - All performances take place at 6 p.m. on the Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange at Grindlay. Information: (714) 229-6780 or http://www.ci.cypress.ca.us
DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR Dana Point Summer Concert Series - The June 29 and July 6 concerts will be held from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, Capo Beach, and the remaining concerts will be held at Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden Lantern. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org
Fountain Valley Summer Concert Series. Concerts take place Thursdays from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Masuda Middle School, 17415 Los Jardines West (Slater/Ward). Parking is available after 5:15 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 17270 Ward Street. Information: (714) 839-8611 or www.fountainvalley.org
July 27 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. The Roselle Trio. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org August 24 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Let the Lady Sing VI. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org Fullerton Farmers Market - Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum.
Fullerton Summer Concert Series. The concerts take place Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Fullerton Sports Complex, 560 E. Silver Pine (off Bastanchury between Harbor and Brea Blvds). Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com
To return to the top of the page, click here. August 16 - Garden Grove Community Foundation 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fireworks Show. The Garden Grove Community Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with an event taking place from 4 - 9 p.m. at Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Avenue. Schedule of events includes free games and activities from 4 - 9 p.m., a show featuring international cultural performances from 5 - 6:30 p.m., and a performance by the Surf City Allstars from 7 - 9 p.m. There will also be food vendors and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. to conclude the festivities. Information: (714) 741-5280 or www.ggcf.com Garden Grove Summer Concert Series. Concerts take place Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Eastgate Park, 12001 St. Mark Street (off Valley View). Information: (714) 741-5280, www.ci.garden-grove.org or www.ggcf.org
Every Tuesday Night - Surf City Nights. Event is from 5 - 9 p.m. on Main Street (between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue). There will be street entertainers/live performances, an organic farmers market, food booths, activities for children, sidewalk sales by area merchants and more. Free parking for two hours in the Main Promenade parking structure between 4 and 8:30 p.m. Information: (714) 841-3034 or www.hbdowntown.com. Pier Plaza Summer Sundays Concert Series - Concerts take place from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Pier
Plaza Amphitheater at the Huntington Beach Pier, Main/Pacific Coast Highway. Information: (714) 536-5486, www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us
or www.surfcity-hb.org
August 10 - Iliana Rose (Salsa/Cuban Pop-Rock) August 17 - Tribal Seeds (Reggae)
Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive
(off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). See individual concert dates for details. Information: (714) 960-3483 or http://www.surfingmuseum.org.
August 3 - Concert from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Pier Plaza (Huntington Beach Pier) will feature The Fabulous Nomads at 11 a.m., Aquasonics at noon, Pollo Del Mar at 1 p.m.,
The Madeira at 2 p.m., The Relix at 3 p.m. and The Surftones at 4 p.m. August 17 - The Soundwaves and Billy Blastoff and the Surf Rockets. Museum parking lot, 1 - 4 p.m. August 31 - The Breakaways and The Sand Devils. Museum parking lot, 1 - 4 p.m. Concerts at Bella Terra. - Thursday night performances are from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday night concerts take place from 7 - 9 p.m., and Saturday performances take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.
Huntington Beach Central Park Concerts - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park (Golden West/Talbert) behind the Huntington Beach main library. Information: (714) 402-7158, www.hbconcertband.org, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us
Mid-Week and Weekend Entertainment at the Irvine Spectrum - The Irvine Spectrum is offering mid-week and weekend entertainment at various locations in the center. Wednesday performances are from 1 -5 p.m., Friday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances are from 1 - 5 p.m. See website for specific listings. Information: (949) 753-5180, www.shoptheirvinecompany.com, click events, or www.shoptheirvinespectrum.com. August 16 - Target Symphony in the Cities Program. The Orange County Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St. Clair, will present a concert at Heritage Park (Walnut/Yale) beginning at 7 p.m. The program will feature light pop and classical tunes, patriotic music and special guest performances. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. there will also be special activities for children including a "musical playground." Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Sundays - The Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Sundays concerts will take place beginning at 6 p.m. at Woodbridge Community Park, Alton Parkway/Lake. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org
Friday Night Dance Parties and Saturday Night Concerts at the Great Park - New Series! Beginning August 2 the Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance pavilions every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Information: (949) 724-7420, www.ocgp.org or www.greatparkneighborhoods.com.
To return to the top of the page, click here. August 1, 2, 3 - 60th Anniversary La Habra Corn Festival. The 60th Annual La Habra Corn Festival will take place August 1, 2, and 3 at El Centro-Lions Park, 201 N. Cypress behind the public library. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Friday hours are 5:30 - 11 p.m. with evening entertainment. Saturday hours are 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. with musical entertainment from 7 - 10 p.m. The annual Corn Festival parade will take place Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. on La Habra Boulevard. Sunday festival hours are 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. See website for further details. Information: (562) 697-1704 or www.thecornfestival.com La Palma Rockin' Through the Decades. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Saturdays in Central Park, Walker Avenue between Orangethorpe and La Palma. Information: (714) 690-3350 or www.cityoflapalma.org
Laguna Beach residents: Please contact your city directly for information on summer concert programs: www.lagunabeachcity.net. August 9 - Simon dTOUR Live at the Laguna Hills Mall. The 2008 Simon dTOUR Live arrives at the Laguna Hills Mall from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. on August 9. The event will include performances by the bands A Cursive Memory and Kate Voegele as well as prizes, games, a chance to meet the bands and more. Information: www.simondtour.com, or go to www.simon.com and click the link for Laguna Hills Mall and "@ Your Mall Now." Laguna Niguel Summer Concert Series - Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Crown Valley
Community Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. Information: (949) 425-5100, (949) 362-4351 or www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us
August 8 - Sam Morrison Band (Southern Rock) August 22 - Tommy Tassi and the Authentics (50s/60s Rock and Roll) August 3 - Concert at the Nature Park. This year's August concert features the Blues Hounds (Blues). There will also be an old fashioned BBQ, and food will be available for purchase. Activities will take place at the Lake Forest Nature Park, 26215 Dimension Drive from 3 - 6 p.m. Information: (949) 461-3450 or www.lake-forest.ca.us. Lake Forest Summer Concert Series - Concerts are from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Pittsford Park, 21701 Pittsford Road. Information: (949) 461-3450 or www.ci.lake-forest.ca.us
Los Alamitos Concerts on the Green. Concerts are on Sundays from 6 - 7:30 at Laurel Park (Katella/Bloomfield). Information: (562) 430-1073 or www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us
August 2 - Target Symphony in the Cities Program. The Orange County Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St. Clair, will present a concert at the Village Green/Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center (24932 Veterans Way) beginning at 7 p.m. The program will feature light pop and classical tunes, patriotic music and special guest performances. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. there will also be special activities for children including a "musical playground". Information: (949) 470-3062, (949) 470-8440 or www.cityofmissionviejo.org. August 9 - Mission Viejo Cultural Arts Programs Summer Concert. Bones West Brass Choir. All of the players are volunteers, united in their love for the trombone and playing good music in the ensemble of a trombone choir. Bones West is a chapter of the International Trombone Association. Performance is at 6 p.m. in the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Information: (949) 470-3062, (949) 470-8440 or www.cityofmissionviejo.org. Concerts at Mission Viejo Kaleidoscope Outdoor performances are (generally) from 7 - 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays at the Kaleidoscope Center, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway (just off the 5 Freeway). Information: (714) 241-1550 or www.shopkaleidoscope.com.
The City of Newport Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and are held in a different park each month. See individual listings for park details. Information: (949) 644-3211 x2156 or www.city.newport-beach.ca.us
Fashion Island Summer Concert Series. - Concerts are at 7 p.m. outside in the courtyard near Bloomingdales at Fashion Island. General seating opens at 5 p.m. Information: (949) 721-2000 or www.shopfashionisland.com.
August 10 - Simon dTOUR Live at The Block at Orange. The 2008 Simon dTOUR Live arrives at the Block at Orange from noon - 6 p.m. on August 10. The event will include performances by the band The Plain White Ts as well as prizes, games, a chance to meet the band and more. The Block is located on City Drive near State College/Chapman Ave. Information: www.simondtour.com, or go to www.simon.com and click the link for The Block at Orange and "@ Your Mall Now." August 29, 30, 31 - Orange International Street Fair. Opening night for the annual three-day International Street Fair is August 29. Four blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on nine stages. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. See website for full schedule of events and international "themed" area. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org. Orange Summer Concerts in the Park 2008. Concerts are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hart Park Band Shell, 701 South Glassell Street near the
22 Freeway. Information: (714) 744-7278, (714) 744-7274 or www.cityoforange.org
July 30 - Pam Lyn King and Royal Ruckus (Country) August 6 - Bobby Cochran's Rock Around the Clock Show August 13 - The Fenians (Irish) To return to the top of the page, click here. Placentia Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer (south of Imperial). Information: (714) 993-8232 or www.placentia.org
Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series. Concerts are Sundays from 6 - 8 p.m. at Central Park, 30842 La Miranda Street at the Civic Center. Information: (949) 635-1800 x6401 or www.cityofrsm.org
August 10 - San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival. The annual festival will take place from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Avenida Del Mar. There will be three stages of music/entertainment, food/game booths, contests, exhibits, a classic car and Harley show, arts and crafts fair and more. Information: (949) 492-1131 or www.scchamber.com. San Clemente Beach Concert Series at the San Clemente Pier - Concerts take place on the beach north of the San Clemente Pier from
6 p.m. to sunset. Information: (949) 361-8264 or http://www.san-clemente.org
August 7 - HELP! (Beatles Tribute) August 21 - Natural Incense (Reggae) San Juan Capistrano Summer Nights - All performances take place from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in historic
Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org
August 20 - Doo Wah Riders (Country) August 9 - Madison Park Neighborhood Association Walk-A-Thon, Resource Fair and Concert. The 9 a.m. Walk-A-Thon at Madison Park will be followed from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. by a resource fair and concert. Call for further information. Information: (714) 571-4200 or www.santa-ana.org. August 9 - Eclectic Music Company Experimental Music Concert Series. Monthly experimental music concerts. Tonight's performances by Apeyga, Bank Holiday and Fuji Minx. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, 117 North Sycamore. Information: (714) 667-1517, www.theeclecticcompany.com or www.occca.org. Seal Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. in Eisenhower Park next to the Seal Beach Pier. Information: (562) 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org
August 9 - Stanton Summerfest '08. Festival will take place August 9 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Stanton Park at the Stanton Civic Center on Katella. Event will include a performance by the band "Sangria." Also games, food vendors and more. See website for full details. Information: (714) 379-9222 x270 or www.ci.stanton.ca.us. Weekends - Live at the District Stage at Tustin Legacy. The District at Tustin Legacy presents Live @ the District Stage on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 - 9 p.m. Bands are primarily local Orange County ska and rock bands. See names/times on site. The District at Tustin Legacy is located near the intersection of Jamboree and Barranca. Information: (714) 259-1046 or www.thedistricttl.com. Tustin Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. at Peppertree Park, 230 West First Street.
Information: (714) 573-3326 or www.tustinca.org
July 30 - Open Wide (70s/80s) August 6 - born BLUE (Blues) August 13 - The Answer (Classic Rock) Westminster Summer Concert Series - Concerts are Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Westminster Civic Center sunken gardens, 8200 Westminster
Boulvard. Information: (714) 895-2860 or http://www.westminster.ca.us.
July 31 - Nicholson Pipes and Drums (Bagpipe Band) August 7 - Surfing Safaris (Surf) August 14 - Gospel Night with community groups Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m.
at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075 or
www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.
July 27 - Classical guitarist Isamu Nakashio August 3 - Concert pianist Grace Zhao August 10 - Laguna Beach Community Concert Band August 17 - The Roselle Trio (cello/piano/violin) August 24 - Hershel Green, baritone (Big Band/Sinatra Songs) August 31 - Labor Day celebration presented by concert guitarist Lee Zimmer Yorba Linda Summer Park Concerts. Concerts are on Sundays from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in Hurless Barton Park, 4601 Casa
Loma Avenue (Casa Loma/Imperial Highway). Information: (714) 961-7160 or www.yorba-linda.org
July 27 - The Heat (Classic Rock) August 3 - Nitro Express (Country) August 10 - The Fenians (Irish) August 17 - The Swing Cats Big Band (Big Band/Swing) August 24 - The Answer (Classic Rock) To return to the top of the page, click here. To return to the August calendar, click here.
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