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This page lists concerts by date for all cities in Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. You may view the schedules by scrolling down the page or by clicking a date on the calendar below. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend.

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GUEST PAINTER: VIREDO

Each summer www.dorothyswebsite.org is pleased to be able to include the works of special guest artists on the site. The guest artists are invited to display works which in some way either express or interpret the summer theme. This year the site presents a retrospective of the paintings and engravings (linocuts) of artist Viredo Espinosa. Images of his works appear among the listings on the page below, and you can read more about Viredo and his work on the site's Guests page. All images are copyrighted by Viredo and may not be reproduced without permission.

SUNDAY AUGUST 29

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Sligo Rags (Celtic). 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. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

Oil on canvas, 30"x30"
© 2002 Viredo

CULVER CITY - FIESTA LA BALLONA. Annual event takes place at Veterans Park on Overland on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. with entertainment on two stages. Includes carnival rides, games and vendors (fee). Sunday main stage entertainment includes Dime Box Band (Country/Folk/Swing) at noon, Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz) at 1:30 p.m., Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco) at 3 p.m., and the Culver City All-Star Jazz Jam Band at 4:30 p.m. Information: (310) 253-6622 or www.fiestalaballona.org

DANA POINT - DANA POINT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Platters Live (50s), Lantern Bay Park. Concerts are from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden Lantern. August 22 and 29 concerts are in Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org.

EAGLE ROCK - EAGLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERTS. Jack Lantz Big Band (Big Band/Swing). Concerts are Sundays from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive. Information: (323) 225-5466 or www.eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com.

FULLERTON - ST. ANDREWS CHURCH MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. "Let the Lady Sing VIII." 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.

HERMOSA BEACH - SUMMER SUNSET BEACH CONCERTS. Trevor Hall (Acoustic Rock) with guests Jeremy Buck and the Band (Alt Rock). Concerts are from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. No glass containers. Information: (310) 318-0280 or www.hermosabch.org.

HOLLYWOOD - UNIVERSAL CITYWALK PLUGGED-IN. Live music every weekend through August 28. Friday nights are up-and-coming bands and established artists, plus the 98.7 FM "RockStar Battle of the Bands." Saturdays are Celebrity Band Saturdays, and Sundays are Descarga en CityWalk con Telemundo y Mun2. Sunday performances are from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Tonight: Nydia Rojas con Mariachi, El Potro de Sinaloa and artists TBA, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Information: (818) 622-1111, (818) 622-4455 or www.citywalkhollywood.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - HUNTINGTON BEACH CONCERT BAND CENTRAL PARK CONCERT SERIES. Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga). Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park, 7111 Talbert at Golden West (behind the Huntington Beach main library). Information: (714) 402-7158, (714) 891-6856, www.hbconcertband.org, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. The Breakaways, and Secret Samurai in the Museum parking lot, 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday surf music 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). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Sebastian Sidi (Classic Music/Pop Hits) from 2 - 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m., and see individual Sunday events for times. Performances take place 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.

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE 2010 SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK. Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic (Zydeco). Concerts take place on Sunday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Boulevard. Information: (818) 790-8880, (818) 790-3330 or www.lacanadaflintridge.com, go to "What's New --> City."

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER SEASIDE CONCERTS. Mark Harrison Quintet from 2 - 5 p.m. Performances take place in the pavillion at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Performances are Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Youth Talent Showcase. Family activities begin at 3:30 p.m. with a showcase of local youth talent at 4:30 p.m. and a featured youth band at 6 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Pianist Maria Demina and Violinist Mitchell Newman perform works by Chopin 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. 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, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org.

MANHATTAN BEACH - MANHATTAN BEACH 2010 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Tom Nolan Band (Soul/Rock). Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5406, (310) 802-5000, www.citymb.info or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Mark Carter Project (Contemporary Jazz). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Rhythmic Circus - Feet Don't Fail Me Now (Jazz/Urban Tap). Performances are five nights a week. In general, Wednesday nights are performances for children, Thursdays are American music, Friday nights are world music, Saturdays are Latin Music, and Sunday is jazz night. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday, and at 8 p.m. on Thursday, 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.

PASADENA - PASADENA PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION JAZZ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Jacques Lesure Trio (Jazz). Concerts take place on Sunday evenings from 5 - 7 p.m. at Vroman's courtyard, 695 E. Colorado Boulevard. Information: (626) 744-0340 or www.playhousedistrict.org/jazzseries.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Silver Mountain String Band. 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, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

SIERRA MADRE - SIERRA MADRE CONCERTS IN THE PARK. The Cords (80s). 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.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WEST HOLLYWOOD "SUMMER SOUNDS" CONCERTS. Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae). This year's theme for the concerts is World Music/Contemporary Jazz/Fusion. July concerts are held beginning at 4 p.m. at Kings Road Park, 1000 Kings Road, and August concerts are held at 3 p.m. at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 848-6883 or www.weho.org/arts.

WOODLAND HILLS - VALLEY CULTURAL CENTER CONCERTS ON THE GREEN. Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees. Concerts take place Sundays from 6 - 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Road. Information: (818) 704-1358 or www.valleycultural.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. British Brass Band. 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) 364-1162, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY AUGUST 30

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Night Blooming Jazzmen (Dixieland Jazz). Concerts are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard. No dogs or alcohol allowed in park. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Bella Terra Kids Club with the Happy Crowd Trio, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m., and see individual Sunday events for times. Performances take place 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.

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TUESDAY AUGUST 31

HOLLYWOOD - WINE + JAZZ AT HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND. Oscar Hernandez and the LA-NY Connection. Live jazz on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. Concerts are free; fee for weekly wine tastings with proceeds to benefit Project Angel Food. Concerts are in the central court of the Hollywood and Highland Center. The Hollywood and Highland Center is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard next to the Kodak Theater. Information: (323) 960-2332 or www.hollywoodandhighland.com.

PASADENA - PASADENA SENIOR CENTER CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Great American Swing Band (Swing). Concerts 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.

SANTA MONICA - BEACH=CULTURE PERFORMANCES AT THE ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE. From 6:30 - 8:15 p.m., The Haberdashery Ensemble (Acoustic Ensemble). Reservations are required. The Annenberg Community Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway at Beach Coast Way. Parking is $8. Information: (310) 458-4904, www.annenbergbeachhouse.com or http://beachhouse.smgov.net.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1

CLAREMONT - CELEBRATE CLAREMONT FAMILY FESTIVAL. Artists TBA. The Celebrate Claremont Family Festival takes place Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m. on Second Street west of Indian Hill. There will be musical entertainment, pony rides, a petting zoo, food vendors and other activities. Information: (714) 345-3087, www.claremontfamilyfestival.org or www.claremontwednesdays.org.

Mixed Media on canvas, 48"x48"
© 1997 Viredo

GLENDALE - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH "MUSIC AT NOON" CONCERTS. The First Baptist Church invites the public to a free half-hour concert on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The concerts will take place from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. in the Sanctuary at the First Baptist Church, 209 N. Louise Street. On September 1, Jean Sudbury (violin and mandolin) and friends, and on September 15, Adrianna Zoppo (violin d'amore). Information: (818) 242-2113, www.fbcglendale.net or www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recitals take place most Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue). The Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL SUMMER CONCERTS. Folk, rock and blues night with Reflectacles, The Bonedaddys and Princeton. Concerts are on Wednesdays from 7 - 11 p.m. in the bandshell behind the library at 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard. A variety of food from food truck vendors will be available for purchase. Information: (310) 235-2070 or www.wlanc.com.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. AKSAK (Latin Jazz). 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.

SEAL BEACH - SEAL BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Elm Street Band (Classic Rock). Concerts are presented by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce and take place Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. in Eisenhower Park next to the Seal Beach Pier. Information: (562) 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org.

TEMPLE CITY - TEMPLE CITY CONCERTS IN THE PARK. The Answer (Classic Rock). 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.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM FARMERS MARKET. Farmers Market hours are noon - 7 p.m. Bands and entertainment times vary. Check website for weekly schedules. The 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.

CERRITOS - HERITAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. Upstream (Caribbean). Concerts are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on the Island Stage at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1254, (562) 916-8570, www.cerritos.us or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us.

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Ostia (Latin). 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.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Sound FX (Jazz/R&B/Dance) at Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Avenue. Individual Thursday night park concerts take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at a different park each week. Park phone number is included where available. Information: (562) 570-8890, www.lbparks.org or www.100daysofsummer.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Viver Brazil (Brazilian Samba/Dance). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (EAST AND SOUTH) - L.A. COUNTY ARTS COMMISSIN "PARKS AFTER DARK" CONCERT SERIES/ROOSEVELT PARK. Los Pinguos (Latin Pop/Argentinian). The Parks After Dark concert series is part of a program designed to provide youth with productive activities and is accompanied at select parks with extended park hours and additional programming. Concerts will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at Roosevelt Park, 7600 Graham Avenue. Information: (323) 586-7217 or www.lacountyarts.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Bill Kalmenson Sextet (Jazz). Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Concerts 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.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO BEACH PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Panjive (Caribbean/Calypso/Island). Concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT DANCE CONCERTS. Dr. John and the Lower 911 (New Orleans Jazz/Zydeco/R&B) with opening band Eddie Baytos and the Nervis Brothers. Concerts are on Thursdays beginning at 7 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CERRITOS - FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN LIBERTY PARK PLAZA. Jane Fuller Duo (Jazz). Concerts take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Liberty Park Plaza, 19211 Studebaker Road. Information: (562) 916-1254, (562) 916-8565 or www.cerritos.us.

CLAREMONT - LEVITT ON THE LAWN AT SCRIPPS COLLEGE. The Spring Standards (Indie-Folk Trio). 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.

CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Swing 4 Sale at the Public Plaza, and The Dogs at Claremont Depot, 200 West First Street. The Friday night concert series returns to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza off Indian Hill and at the Chamber of Commerce at Yale Avenue/Second Street, and City Hall at Harvard/Second. Seating not provided. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.myspace.com/530988446.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. C.G. Ryche (World Music). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

COVINA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Ben Rushing. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. in Civic Center Park, Citrus Avenue at San Bernardino Street. Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

FONTANA - CRUSING SPRING STREET: CRUISE NIGHT AND MARKET NIGHT. Hot rods, low riders and live music in downtown Fontana every first Friday of the month. Event is from 5 - 9 p.m. in downtown Fontana at Sierra Avenue and Spring Street (main entrance on Sierra). Band for tonight: Chico (Latin/Variety). Information: (909) 428-8360, www.fontana.org or www.fontanarecreation.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Adam's Attic (Alt. Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums with Miss Carmen Getit (Swing/West Coast Jump and Blues). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2010 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. The Answer (Classic Rock). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. This years events also include movies, comedians and a battle of the bands. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

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 http://www.firstchurchlb.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Maria de Barros (Caribbean/Cape Verde). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA (FORMERLY FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ). Kamasi Washington and the Next Step. 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 also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys (Rockabilly). Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Concerts 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.

ORANGE - ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Opening night for the annual three-day International Street Fair is September 3. Four full blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on eight stages. The event takes place in downtown Orange in the area surrounding the Orange traffic circle, Chapman/Glassell. 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, international "themed" areas and types of food for sale. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. The Cloudy Reed Band (Classic Rock/Country, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Lee Zimmer (Classical Guitar, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. Artists TBA. Concerts take place Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m at Court Street Square, downtown San Bernardino at the corner of "E" Street and Court Street. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

SAN GABRIEL - LA FIESTA DE SAN GABRIEL. La Fiesta de San Gabriel at Mission San Gabriel is hosted by the San Gabriel Mission Parish. The event celebrates the founding of Mission San Gabriel Archangel and includes contests, entertainment, rides and food vendors. There is free admission and parking. The Mission will also be the starting point for the Los Pobladores (Walk to Los Angeles). The nine-mile walk reenacts the 1781 nine-mile trek of Los Angeles' original settlers for the founding of El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles. The walk will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday and conclude on Olvera Street with a celebration until 6 p.m. Information: (626) 457-3035, (626) 457-3034 or www.sangabrielmission.org.

TEMECULA - HOT SUMMER NIGHTS IN OLD TOWN TEMECULA. Hot Summer Nights includes a variety of performances and family activities from 6 - 9 p.m. throughout Old Town Temecula. Tonight's line-up includes: HELP, LA Accident, Older than Dirt, The Bash Band and Dynamite Dave. Information: (951) 678-1456 or www.temeculacalifornia.com.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Clif Miller at 6 p.m. and Chad Martini at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC. Tone Killers (Rock). Enjoy music every Saturday night from 6 - 10 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts are presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Boogaloo Assassins (Latin/Soul/Funk). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CHINO HILLS - SUMMER PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Composer/producer/recording artist Troy Maturo at 6 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the summer. All events take place at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Tom Solis (Light Rock/Originals). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA. The 9th Annual Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with celebrity appearances, music and dance performances, activities and workshops. Most events are Saturdays and Sundays between 11:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. Over 80 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full schedule and complete event information. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org , click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/.

HERMOSA BEACH - LABOR DAY FIESTA HERMOSA. Arts and crafts, 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. Today's entertainment will be - Pier Avenue Main Stage: The Neil Deal (Neil Young Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Donna Butler and the Mark Fitchett Band (Soft Rock/Pop) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Thank U Drive Thru (Classic Rock and Roll) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Breakaways (Surf Rock) from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. ScrapArts Music (Percussion). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2010 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Antonio Pontarelli (Singer/Songwriter/Rock Violinist). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. This years events also include movies, comedians and a battle of the bands. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER SEASIDE CONCERTS. Artists TBA from 2 - 5 p.m. and 3rd Degree Blues (Blues) from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the pavillion at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Performances are Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DRUM DOWNTOWN. Tune up your Saturday morning with outdoor drumming on the Music Center Plaza, 135 N. Grand Avenue. Play easy-to-follow rhythms with hand drums, shakers, tambourines, and other percussion instruments (provided). The program is for non-drummers and drummers of all levels, and today's session is West African rhythms. The event will take place from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on the Music Center Plaza; space is available on a first-come basis. Information: (213) 972-3660, (213) 972-7211 or http://www.musiccenter.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON OLVERA STREET. The event is held in unison with the 239th La Fiesta de San Gabriel at the San Gabriel Mission. The day begins with the arrival of the walkers of the "Walk to L.A." from the San Gabriel Mission. Festivities will take place from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. and celebrate the 229th Anniversary of the founding of Los Angeles. There will be entertainment, historic re-enactments, artisan demonstrations, exhibits, food vendors and birthday cake! Events take place at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (Olvera Street), downtown Los Angeles across from Union Station. Information: (213) 485-8372, (213) 625-7074, www.olvera-street.com or www.lacity.org/birthday.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 2ND ANNUAL LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The African Art and Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Leimert Park Village in the Vision Theater special events lot, 43rd Street/Degnan Boulevard. This year's theme is "Community Counts," and there will be live music, free activities for children and teens, a juried arts and crafts show, food vendors and more. Some of the acts appearing will include jazz vocalist Randy Crawford, Azar Lawrence (Jazz), Medusa (Hip Hop) and Wadada (Reggae). Information: (310) 431-7964, (323) 600-3741 or www.leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. B-Side Players (Reggae/Latin Funk/Jazz). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (EAST AND SOUTH) - L.A. COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION "PARKS AFTER DARK" CONCERT SERIES/TED WATKINS PARK. Emery Beckles and Soul (James Brown Tribute). The Parks After Dark concert series is part of a program designed to provide youth with productive activities and is accompanied at select parks with extended park hours and additional programming. Concerts will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Ted Watkins Park, 1335 E. 103rd Street. Information: (310) 965-8227 or www.lacountyarts.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LATIN SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES AT LACMA. Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz). The Latin Sounds series presents performances of a variety of style of Latin music. 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, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Lipbone Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra (New Orleans Swing and Memphis Groove, NYC Style). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - BANDS IN THE SAND AT NEWPORT DUNES. Stonebridge Band (Rockin' Soul). Free concerts are Saturdays from 6 - 8 p.m. at Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive. See website for directions. Information: (949) 729-3863 or www.newportdunes.com.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO BEACH PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Sour Grass Band (Blues/Funk/Soul). Concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. On Time Band (R&B, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Gerald Colunga (Soft Rock, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Kyle Butler at 6 p.m. and Mike Isberto at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5

CHINO HILLS - SUMMER PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Lauren Dair (Vocalist) at 2 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the summer. All events take place at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Blues Racket (Classic Pop). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sundays (Sept. 5 only) from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

HERMOSA BEACH - LABOR DAY FIESTA HERMOSA. Arts and crafts, 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. Today's entertainment will be - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Pretzel Logic (Steely Dan Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute - or Stone Free Experience (Jimmy Hendrix Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Identity Theft (80s) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and UnderCoverGirls (All Female Rock) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - HUNTINGTON BEACH CONCERT BAND CENTRAL PARK CONCERT SERIES. Mike Henebry Orchestra (Big Band/Swing). Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park, 7111 Talbert at Golden West (behind the Huntington Beach main library). Information: (714) 402-7158, (714) 891-6856, www.hbconcertband.org, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us.

LA VERNE - LA VERNE 2010 CONCERTS IN THE PARK. The Answer (Classic Rock). Concerts are at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion (at Wheeler). Information: (909) 593-2862, (909) 596-8700, www.laverneheritage.org or www.ci.la-verne.ca.us.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER SEASIDE CONCERTS. 2AZZ1 (Smooth Jazz) from 2 - 5 p.m. Performances take place in the pavillion at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Performances are Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - TARGET SUNDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. Caribbean-Style Fete and Latin Heritage month celebration. The museum will open at 11 a.m., and the program will begin at 1 p.m. The CAA Museum is located at 600 State Drive in Exposition Park. Parking is available at Figueroa and 39th Streets is $8 per vehicle. Information: (213) 744-2132 or www.caamuseum.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Farmer Jason (Children's, 3:30 p.m.); also Rocky Dawuni (AfroReggae, 7:30 p.m.). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Endre Balogh (violin), Steven Gordon (viola), Dennis Karmazyn (cello) and Genevieve Feiwen Lee (piano) perform works by Beethoven and Brahms. 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, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org.

MANHATTAN BEACH - MANHATTAN BEACH 2010 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Don't Stop Believin' (Journey Tribute). Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5406, (310) 802-5000, www.citymb.info or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Keiko Okamoto (Latin Jazz). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

SANTA ANA - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL AND TARGET SUNDAYS AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM. The Bowers Museum will present a Mexican Independence Day Family Festival and Target Sunday program at the museum. There will be a variety of performances, arts and crafts and other activities from noon - 3:30 p.m., and museum admission is also free for Target Free Admission Sunday. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY 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, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Classical gutiarist Isamu Nakashio (PLEASE NOTE: Sept. concert schedules should be confirmed, as performances may have changed). 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) 364-1162, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES The Answer (Classic Rock). Concerts are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard. No dogs or alcohol allowed in park. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

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HERMOSA BEACH - LABOR DAY FIESTA HERMOSA. Arts and crafts, 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. Today's entertainment will be - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Which One's Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Peacefrog (Jim Morrison/Doors Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Couchois Brothers (Rock and R&B Classics) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Time Bomb (Classic Rock) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Brooke Ramel (Soft Rock Classics, Singer/Guitarist) from 2 - 5 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER SEASIDE CONCERTS. End of Summer Beach Party from noon - 9 p.m. Groups appearing during the day will be New Caribbean (Steel Drum Band), Sirena Serpentina (Tribal Fire Belly Dancing), Hui O Hula (Polynesian Dance) and The Chantays (Surf). There will also be crafts for children and the Miss Shoreline Village Bikini Contest. Performances take place in the pavillion at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. L.A. Love Band (Classic Jazz/Blues/Soul). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday (unless otherwise noted) at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - GRAMMY MUSEUM PERFORMANCES. The Grammy Museum's 2010 Latin Recording Academy Showcase Performances begin with Cuban singer-songwriter Donato Poveda. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the 200-seat Clive Davis Theater. Poveda will answer questions about his music and career, take questions from the audience and perform several songs. Admission is free but reservations are required. The Grammy Museum is located at L.A. Live across from the Staples Center. Information: (213) 765-6830 or www.grammymuseum.org.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Divan Consort. 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.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Jann Browne Band (Country). 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Salaam Ensemble (Middle Eastern). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - BHCP LIVE! AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA. On September 9, Lucky 7 Mambo (Mambo) from 7 - 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage adjacent to the movie theaters; on September 23, a special guest TBA, and on September 25, Aaron Fresh and the School Gyrls (R&B/Pop) from noon - 2 p.m. in the plaza's Center Court. Pre-show entertainment will feature KJLH. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is located at 3650 W. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Information: (323) 290-6636 or www.crenshawplaza.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Frank Cano and Latin Groove (Latin Jazz). Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Concerts 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.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10

ANAHEIM - ROCKIN' SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. Shakespeare's classic fairy tale "A Midsummer Night's Dream" will rock the amphitheater with hits from the 50s featuring artists like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and many others. Performances will be September 10, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit website for information on tickets. The Pearson Park Amphitheater is located at 401 N. Lemon; street parking is available in the area. Information: (714) 765-5274 or www.anaheim.net/comm_svc/pearson.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Reno Jones (Blues/Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Tonight's bands are Sugar Mountain Mamas at the Public Plaza, and Hank's Cadillac (Country) at the Chamber of Commerce. The Friday night concert series returns to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza off Indian Hill and at the Chamber of Commerce at Yale Avenue/Second Street, and City Hall at Harvard/Second. Seating not provided. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.myspace.com/530988446.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. The Intenders (Classic Acoustic Rock). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

COVINA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Smokey Blues Trio (Blues). The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. in Civic Center Park, Citrus Avenue at San Bernardino Street. Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Secret Citizen Band (Alt. Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys (Rockabilly). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DANCE DOWNTOWN. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (135 N. Grand between First and Temple). Tonight's dance is Samba. Complementary beginning dance lessons are provided at 6:30 p.m.; dance to live bands or DJs from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Information: (213) 972-7211 or Active Arts at www.musiccenter.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Korean Performing Arts Celebration with Silk & Thunder & Yerak (Korean Music/Dance). Tonight's performance begins at 6 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA (FORMERLY FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ). "L.A. Jazz Treasure Award" - Les McCann, featuring the Javon Jackson Quintet with Les McCann. 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 also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Saucy Monky. Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Concerts 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.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. SouthBound (Southern Rock, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and DJ Jon Smooth (Hip Hop/House, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.) Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Anson Sexton at 6 p.m. and Nico Adams at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC. British Invasion (British Rock). Enjoy music every Saturday night from 6 - 10 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts are presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM GARDENWALK PERFORMANCES. Jonathan Blake Salazar from 5 - 8 p.m. Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

ALTADENA - SHERIFF'S SUPPORT GROUP OF ALTADENA CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Randy Caputo's Legends Show Band (Swing). Concerts take place at 7 p.m. on Saturdays at the Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, 568 Mt. Curve Avenue. Information: (626) 798-1131 or www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers. Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CERRITOS - PATRIOT DAY CONCERT. Cerritos residents and community members are invited to attend a special Patriot Day concert by the Cerritos College Community Band. The concert will take place at 10 a.m. at the Cerritos Civic Center, Bloomfield/183rd Street. The event will be held in honor of the victims and heroes affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and will include a moment of silence. A pancake breakfast will be served by a local Boy Scout troop for a nominal fee from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.cerritos.us.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Shades of Blue (Diverse Blues). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

DANA POINT - TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. The Ocean Institute celebrates its 26th year hosting the largest gathering of tallships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of both paid and free family activities including live chantey music, an art show, living history demonstrations, and food vendors. Grass Park activities (the Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, living history encampments and vendor area) are free. Fees for entry to Ocean Education Center, Tallship tours and cruises. Entertainment includes sea-faring music, traditional island dancers and more. Full information and schedules on website. Information: (949) 496-2274, www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or www.danapointharbor.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SENIOR SATURDAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. The annual event features live entertainment and about 75 sponsor booths with information, products and services geared toward seniors. The event will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach pier, Main Street/Pacific Coast Highway. Hosted by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging. There will also be a free shuttle from City Hall and the Senior Center, and breakfast and lunch will be available for a nominal fee. Information: (714) 536-9387 or www.hbcoa.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Huntington Beach Concert Band (Patriotic Music) from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Blind Boys of Alabama (Gospel/Soul/Blues/Funk). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

IRVINE - WOODBRIDGE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE LAKE. The Answer (Classic Rock) from 6 - 8 p.m. Concerts take place at the North Gazebo at the lake at the time indicated (times vary). The Woodbridge Village lake area address is 4700 Barranca Parkway. Picnics are welcome. Information: (949) 786-1800 or www.wva.org.

LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD PATRIOT DAY CONCERT. The annual concert and program will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. in Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. The evening will begin with a concert patriotic music by the 300th Army Band. There will also be a memorial candle lighting and moment of silence to pay tribute those lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, as well as the men and women of the nation's armed forces and public safety agencies. Light dinner items and snacks will be available for purchase, and dogs and alcohol are prohibited in the park. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2408 or www.lakewoodcity.org.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER SEASIDE CONCERTS. Artists TBA from 2 - 5 p.m. and the Paul Thomas Yoder Sextet from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the pavillion at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Performances are Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Central American Independence Day Celebration with La Bomba Mix (Cumbia/Bachata/Merengue), beginning at 6 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON OLVERA STREET. The celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain will take place over two weekends from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. There will be both popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historical displays, food vendors and more. There will also be a special entertainment program from noon - 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, Events take place at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (Olvera Street), downtown Los Angeles across from Union Station. Additional details TBA. Information: (213) 485-8372, (213) 625-7074 or www.olvera-street.com.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - SATURDAYS OFF THE 405 AT THE GETTY. Aloe Blacc (Modern Soul). Saturdays Off the 405 takes place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Getty Center Museum Courtyard. The event features live outdoor music, DJ sets to open and close the night, gallery tours, and a cash bar until 8:30 p.m. Parking at the Getty is free after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Eric and the Diamond Cutters (Neil Diamond Tribute and More). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

NORWALK - 16TH OF SEPTEMBER CELEBRATION. The city's annual 16th of September Celebration will take place from on the Norwalk Civic Center Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. There will be face painting, games and crafts, entertainment, food vendors, re-enactment of "El Grito," and the presentation of the Miss 16th of September Court. Additional information TBA. Information: (562) 929-5702 or www.ci.norwalk.ca.us.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. A Shade of Gray (Classic Rock, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Rusty Perez (Acoustic Pop, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN PEDRO - TRIART FESTIVAL. The two-day festival showcases the arts in San Pedro. There will be dance and music performances on two stages, and art exhibits and more. The event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. on both days on Mesa Street between 5th and 7th Streets. Information: (310) 831-0168 or www.triartfestival.com.

SANTA ANA - ECLECTIC COMPANY EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC SERIES. Monthly experimental music concerts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, 117 North Sycamore. Tonight's bands will be: Aparato! and Radioactive Chicken Heads. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 667-1517, www.theeclecticcompany.com or www.occca.org.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Sabrina Lentini at 6 p.m. and Tori Blake at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

YORBA LINDA - 9/11 ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE AT THE NIXON LIBRARY. A special remebrance on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be held in the White House East Room of the Nixon Library beginning at 11 a.m. There will be remarks by Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Bruce Herschensohn and Congressman Gary Miller, plus choral and musical presentations by the Orange High School Concert Choir and Chamber Singers and the Villa Park High School Concert Band. The program will also includ a presentation of the Bronze Star by United States Marines to the family of Marine Corporal Claudio Patino IV of Yorba Linda, who was killed in action on June 22, 2010 in Afghanistan. The Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12

GLENDALE - PASADENA SYMPHONY AND POPS "MUSICAL CIRCUS" FOR CHILDREN. The Pasadena Symphony Association’s Musical Circus programs are designed for children 3-8 years of age. The family program moves this year to Americana at Brand in Glendale. Programs are from 2 - 3:30 p.m. and begin with an instrument “petting zoo” where youngsters can toot flutes, blow trumpets, pluck violins and cellos and bang on percussion instruments. The program theme for today's program is "Hooray for Hollywood." The Americana at Brand is located at 889 Americana Way off Brand Boulevard. Information: (626) 793-7172, www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org or www.americanaatbrand.com.

HERMOSA BEACH - SUMMER SUNSET BEACH CONCERTS. Big Sam's Funky Nation (New Orleans Funk/Rock/Jazz) and guest TBA. Concerts are from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. No glass containers. Information: (310) 318-0280 or www.hermosabch.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. The Fabulous Nomads, and the Mighty Surf Lords, Museum parking lot. Sunday surf music 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). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Alturas (Latin/Contemporary South American) from 4 - 7 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER SEASIDE CONCERTS. Bone Sharks (Surf) from 2 - 5 p.m. Performances take place in the pavillion at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Performances are Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Closing night performance is Mexican Independence Day Celebration with Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles (All-Female Mariachi) beginning at 6 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday night. Thursday is World Music, Friday is Musica Latina, Saturday is Night Rhythms, and Sunday is Children's Night plus We Are L.A. with up-and-coming L.A. artists. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Children's performances begin at 3:30 p.m. and We Are L.A. performances begin at 7:30 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.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. The Debussy Trio, performing works by a variety of composers. 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, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. 2AZZ1 Body and Soul Band (Smooth Jazz with Vocals/Sax). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Captain Dan and the Earth Babies. 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, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

WESTMINSTER - DIA DE LA FAMILIA. Dia de la Familia takes place in Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street, from 1 - 5 p.m. The event will include music and dance, food vendors and local agency displays. Additional information TBA. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. No concert scheduled for today (PLEASE NOTE: All September performances should be confirmed, as schedules may have changed). 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) 364-1162, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13

HOLLYWOOD - MONDAY NIGHT J.A.M. SESSIONS AT THE FORD THEATERS. Drum and dance at the Ford Theaters! The interactive J.A.M. Sessions, guided by 2010 Ford season artists, offer a variety of Monday night sessions centered around movement and drumming. The “Move to the Beat” series includes Israeli and Mexican folk, swing, contemporary drumming, and Korean traditional dance as well as hula and samba. The “Slam that Drum” series features taiko drumming and Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Cuban percussion. Sept. 13 is the final session. Reservations recommended. See website for full schedules. The Ford Theaters are located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East. Information: (323) 461-3673 or http://www.fordtheaters.org.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15

CULVER CITY - DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY SUMMER BLOCK PARTY. Celebrate summer once each month from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Downtown Culver City Block Party. The event will include live music under the stars, plus a chance to shop and sample from one-of-a-kind boutiques and view art at gallery openings. The Summer Block Parties also will feature special offers and free goodies from over 25 participating businesses throughout the downtown area, as well as outdoor entertainment and other activities. See website for location information/participating businesses and galleries. Two hours free parking. Information: www.downtownculvercity.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Anne Farnsworth, jazz piano and vocals. An evening of updated 60s pop tunes also featuring faculty members Alphonso Johnson, bass, and Ndugu Chancler, drums. The program is at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus, and all concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Ceora Winds (flute, clarinet and bassoon). 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 JUAN CAPISTRANO - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SUMMER NIGHTS. Hodads (Top 40s/Classic Rock). All performances take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Upstream (Reggae/Caribbean). 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.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Last One Done (Classic Rock) from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Symphony, Sharon Lavery, conductor. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium and will include works by Stravinsky and Brahms. The concert is free to USC students, staff and faculty only. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus, and all concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

RIVERSIDE - MOVIES AND MUSIC ON MAIN. Programs will be held on Thursday nights in downtown Riverside in the Civic Plaza on Main Street between University and Mission Inn Avenue during July, August and September. Movies are on the second and fourth Tuesdays (see "Extras" section for details). Third Thursdays of the month will be live music by local Riverside bands. Evening events will begin at 7 p.m. See website for latest updates. Information: (951) 781-7335 or www.riversidedowntown.org.

SAN BERNARDINO - 21ST ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS. Car show and vendor fair covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Today's entertainment is: The Legendary Mustangs from 6 - 10 p.m. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17

ANAHEIM - RUMBLE AND ROCK ON THE PARTY BLOCK IN DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM. The thunder of motorcycles fills the streets of Downtown Anaheim every third Friday of the month from 5 - 10 p.m. through October. Party block events include live music, street vendors, food booths, dancing in the street, a beer and wine garden, opportunity drawings and more. Tonight's theme is "Pirate Party." 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.

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BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Richard Smith (Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE US 99 at the Chamber of Commerce, and Dynamite Dawson at the Public Plaza. The Friday night concert series returns to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza off Indian Hill and at the Chamber of Commerce at Yale Avenue/Second Street, and City Hall at Harvard/Second. Seating not provided. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.myspace.com/530988446.

CLAREMONT - 13TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES. Jim Munoz Mambop Latin Jazz. Concerts will take place Friday nights from September 17 - October 1 in the front plaza of the Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First Street. Performances are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Jennifer Corday (Pop/Rock, Originals). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

COVINA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Lance Cosgrove. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. in Civic Center Park, Citrus Avenue at San Bernardino Street. Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Aloha Radio (Hawaiian Surf Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. The Jerry Mandel Swinging the Standards Jazz Band. The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Peter Marsh, violin. Peter Marsh will perform works by Mozart, Beethoven and Faure with guest artists pianist Kevin Fitz-Gerald, violist Alejandro Duque, and cellist Richard Markson. The program is at 8 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus, and all concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA (FORMERLY FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ). Bob Mintzer Quartet. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the L.A. Times Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - HISPANIC HERITAGE CULTURAL ARTS NIGHT. The evening's program will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Performers and special guests will include the Susie Hansen Latin Band, the Word in Motion Salsa Dancers, and animals of South America from the Wildlife Company. There will also be crafts, storytelling, games, refreshments and more. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Paul A. Biane library, 12505 Cultural Center Drive. The event is free but tickets are required; tickets will be available at the Biane and Archibald libraries beginning September 7. Information: (909) 477-2720 or www.rcpl.lib.ca.us.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Delaney and James (Rhythm and Soul Classics, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Kelly Q (West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - 21ST ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS. Car show and vendor fair covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Today's entertainment is: Neil Morrow from 6 - 10 p.m. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Damien Jordan at 6 p.m. and Mike Peralta at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC. Artists TBA. Enjoy music every Saturday night from 6 - 10 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts are presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin Jazz/Salsa). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CHINO HILLS - SUMMER PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Reign (Contemporary Music) at 6 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the summer. All events take place at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CITY OF INDUSTRY - TICKET TO THE TWENTIES FESTIVAL AT THE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM. The festival celebrates the Roaring '20s with two days of dance demonstrations and lessons with the Hollywood Hotshots, silent film screenings with musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla, ukulele sing-alongs and lessons, Mah-Jongg tutorials, historic house tours, crafts, music, games, vintage automobiles and food vendors. On Saturday there will be music by Ian Whitcomb and His Dance Band and the Night Blooming Jazzmen, plus a fashion show by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. On Sunday there will be music by Dean Mora and His Modern Rhythmists with emcee Maxwell De Mille and Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys, plus radio plays performed by the 14th Street Players. 1920s dress is encouraged, and bring blankets or lawn chairs for the outdoor concerts. The Homestead Museum is located at 15415 East Don Julian Road (one mile north of the 60 Fwy. at the Hacienda Boulevard exit). Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Marshalltown (American/Contemporary Country). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

DUARTE - 15TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO ROUTE 66 PARADE, PICNIC AND CAR SHOW. The theme for this year's parade is "Rockin' and Rollin' Down Route 66." The parade will begin at 10 a.m. along Huntington Drive in Duarte and will feature antique and classic cars, marching bands, equestrian units and local community groups. This year's parade Grand Marshal will be Jordan Romero, the 13-year-old mountaineer/adventurer who last May became the youngest climber to conquer Mt. Everest. Following the parade from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. there will be a picnic and car show in Royal Oaks Park. Information: (626) 260-0993, (626) 357-7931, www.duarteroute66parade.com or www.accessduarte.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Dan Krikorian Band (Alt. Rock) from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Donovan Frankenreiter. The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

MANHATTAN BEACH - PREVIEWS CONCERT AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Divan Consort. Divan Consort's members are award-winning artists from Turkey, the United States, and Portugal. The concert will include guests Christina Linhardt, soprano, Simone Vitucci, cello, and Jenni Olson, flute. The performance will take place at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Iliana Rose Band (Cuban Jazz Singer and Pianist). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Remember Then (Rock and Oldies, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Vincent Nolan (Guitar/Acoustic Rock, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - 21ST ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS. Car show and vendor fair covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Today's entertainment is: Restless Blues Band (Blues) at 1 p.m., Los High Tops at 2 p.m., The Deadbeat Daddies at 3 p.m., Mad Max and the Wild Ones at 4 p.m., The Southerners at 5 p.m., Kim Lenz at 6:30 p.m., and Deke Dickerson (Rockabilly) at 8 p.m. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

SANTA ANA - FIESTAS DE INDEPENDENCIA/FIESTAS PATRIAS DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL. The Fiestas de Independencia will take place on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Fourth Street ("Calle Cuatro") in Downtown Santa Ana between Broadway and Minter. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and entertainment and music. The Fiestas Patrias Parade will take place on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. The parade will begin at 17th and Main, continue on Main to Civic Center, and proceed west on Civic Center to Flower. Road closures will be in effect from 1 - 8 p.m. This year's events mark the Bicentennial of El Grito, Father Hidalgo's call for Mexico's independence from Spain. Information: (714) 843-6080 or www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Matt Preston at 6 p.m. and Mike Isberto at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19

CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE PERFORMANCES. Celliola and Friends. Opening the 2010 Fall season on September 19 is Celliola (a violin and cello ensemble) with members Cynthia Fogg (viola) and Tom Flaherty (cello). They will be joined in performance by pianist Genevieve Feiwen Lee, guitarist Peter Yates, and sopranos Gwendolyn Lytle and Anne Harley. The program will take place at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, www.collegescalendar.org or www.www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/music.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Jonathan Blake Salazar (Soft Rock Singer/Guitarist) from 1 - 5 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Wind Ensemble. "American Salute," conducted by principal conductor H. Robert Reynolds and resident conductor Sharon Lavery. The program will take place at 4 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium and will include works by a number of American composers. Thornton faculty member James Walker will join the ensemble as a flute soloist. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus, and all concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Latitude 41, performing works by Schubert. 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, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. L.A. Bluescasters (Blues/Rock/Jazz). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - 21ST ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS. Car show and vendor fair covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Today's entertainment is: The Salas Brothers (Latin/Oldies) at noon, and Barela at 1:30 p.m. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY PERFORMANCES. Singing to Sustain the Earth. Come hear the Tongva myth abougt the all-night gambling game between Sun and Coyote. The powerful myth is the source of "Singing to Sustain the Earth," one of the opening events of the 2010 GLOW Festival. Learn the dance steps and songs that will guide the Santa Monica Community Procession and Performance the following week at GLOW on Santa Monica Beach. The program will take place at 2 p.m. in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the main library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Nikki O'Neill Band. 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, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. No concert scheduled for today (PLEASE NOTE: All September performances should be confirmed, as schedules might have changed). 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) 364-1162, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Therese Grundl, clarinetist, and Keiko Okamoto, flutist. 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.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. The Answer (Classic Rock). 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.

LA PUENTE - L.A. COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Louie Cruz Beltran Latin Jazz Ensemble. The concert, part of the L.A. County Arts Commission's free concerts in public places program, will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at Bassett Park, 510 N. Vineland. Information: (626) 333-0959 or www.lacountyarts.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - BHCP LIVE! AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA. On September 23, a special guest TBA, and on September 25, Aaron Fresh and the School Gyrls (R&B/Pop) from noon - 2 p.m. in the plaza's Center Court. Pre-show entertainment will feature KJLH. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is located at 3650 W. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Information: (323) 290-6636 or www.crenshawplaza.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Dennis Trembly, double bass. The program will be a farewell recital by Dennis Trembly, long-time faculty member and principal bass of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus, and all concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

RIVERSIDE - CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL. The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration dating back to the Tang Dynasty. The event will be celebrated from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum's Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue. The event will include Moon Festival stories told by Barbara Wong, chopsticks training, Tai Chi demonstrations, arts and crafts, a lion dance performance and traditional songs and music, cooking demonstrations, and moon viewing through high-powered telescopes. Traditional moon cakes also will be available for purchase. Information: (951) 826-5273 or www.riversideca.gov/museum.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Banda Brothers Blues Project. Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE The Melvin Eddy Blues Band (Blues) at the Public Plaza, and Country Squires at City Hall. The Friday night concert series returns to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza off Indian Hill and at the Chamber of Commerce at Yale Avenue/Second Street, and City Hall at Harvard/Second. Seating not provided. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.myspace.com/530988446.

CLAREMONT - 13TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES. Joel Penner (Jazz). Concerts will take place Friday nights from September 17 - October 1 in the front plaza of the Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First Street. Performances are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Party Jones (Pop/Dance/Soul). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

COVINA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Artists TBA. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. in Civic Center Park, Citrus Avenue at San Bernardino Street. Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

GARDEN GROVE - ARAB-AMERICAN FESTIVAL. The annual cultural festivities takes place on the 24th, 25th and 26th and will include entertainment, food and crafts of the Middle East. The festival will be held at the Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street (Euclid/Main), with hours and additional details TBA. Information: (714) 758-3507 or www.garden-grove.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Danny Maika (Alt. Soft Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Waltz Me: A Night in Vienna (Strass Waltz/Ballroom Dance Night). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Early Music Faculty Recital. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus, and all concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA (FORMERLY FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ). Kristin Korb. 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 also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

ORANGE - ST. NORBERTFEST 2010. "Country Harvest." The St. Norberfest 2010 festival will take place Friday from 6 - 11 p.m., Saturday from noon - 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. at St. Norbert Church. There will be carnival games, rides and food vendors (fee), and admission and entertainment are free. The church is located at 300 E. Taft Avenue. See website for full entertainment schedule (toward end of month). Information: (714) 637-4360 or www.stnorbertchurch.org.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Lazy Susan (Variety, Main Street, 8 - 10 p.m.), and Regional Organization of the Creative Kind (Talent Showcase, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Kyle Buetler at 6 p.m., and Nico Adams at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC. Chain of Souls (Rock). Enjoy music every Saturday night from 6 - 10 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts are presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

ALISO VIEJO - ALISO VIEJO FOUNDER'S DAY FAIR. "A Day at the Ranch." The Aliso Viejo Founder's Day Fair will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at 100 Park Avenue, across from Aliso Viejo Middle School. There will be live entertainment, panning for gold, a blacksmith, historical displays, antique farming equipment, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo for children, a beer and wine saloon, and food and other local vendors. Information: (949) 425-2550 or www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Derek Bordeaux (Motown/Soul). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 3 - 25, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Featured headliner performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Golden West Pops (Show Music/Pops) from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Beau Soleil avec Michael Doucet with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Mardi Gras Indians (Cajun). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. There will be free dance lessons before each of the Friday dance party events, and performances by comedians beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday nights. Food will be available for purchase, and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LONG BEACH - 2ND ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL. The 2nd Annual Latin American Parade and Festival will take place in Downtown Long Beach. The parade will take place on Pine Avenue and will be followed by a festival at 1st and Elm Streets. The festival will include live music, family activities, authentic Latin American cuisine for purchase and a vendor fair. Further details/times TBA. Information: (562) 436-4259 or www.dlba.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Moondance (Big Band/Swing). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Mirage Groove (Dance, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Apryle Dalmacio (Acoustic Pop/Soft Rock, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SANTA MONICA - GLOW SANTA MONICA. Artists re-imagine public space in ways that are playful, inspiring, and thought-provoking using the nighttime backdrop of Santa Monica's beaches to bring their artworks dramatically to life. The event will take place from 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. around the beach and pier areas in Santa Monica. (See also listing above for Sept. 19). Traffic was extremely congested in the area at the last GLOW event, and it is recommended that you plan accordingly. Information: (310) 458-8350 or www.glowsantamonica.org.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES ON THE DISTRICT STAGE. Damien Jordan at 6 p.m., and Michael Bradley at 7:45 p.m. Performances feature two up-and-coming bands each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. at the District at Tustin Legacy. The District is located at the corner of Jamboree and Barranca, and the stage is located behind Borders Books. Limited seating available. Information: www.thedistricttl.com, go to events.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26

CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE PERFORMANCES. "A Taste of Baroque" with the Cornucopia Baroque Ensemble performing music by Boismortier, Gabrieli, Telemann and others. The program will take place at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, www.collegescalendar.org or www.www.pomona.edu/academics/ departments/music.

EL SEGUNDO - 33RD ANNUAL RICHMOND STREET FAIR. The Richmond Street Fair will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in downtown El Segundo on Richmond, Grand and Franklin Avenue. The five-block area will include entertainment, music and dancing, plus carnival rides and attractions (fee) a beer and wine garden and more. Additional details TBA. Information: (562) 449-9299 or www.richmondstreetfair.com.

FULLERTON - ST. ANDREWS CHURCH MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra. 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.

HERMOSA BEACH - SUMMER SUNSET BEACH CONCERTS. Cash'd Out (Johnny Cash Tribute). Concerts are from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. No glass containers. Information: (310) 318-0280 or www.hermosabch.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. "Pounding Surf" DVD drum sequel and all-star jam session, plus a memorial tribute to Richard Delvy, Museum parking lot from noon - 4 p.m. Sunday surf music 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) - unless otherwise noted. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA.. Oktoberfest Parade and Oom Pah Pah Band presented by Old World German Village from 1 - 2 p.m., and Sebastian Sidi (Classical/Pop Pianist) from 3 - 7 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). See daily listings for performance times on other days. Performances take place 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.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. No live program today. Sundays Live takes a holiday. 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, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Brad Wilson Live (Rockin' Blues). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY 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, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

VENICE - ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL. Arts and crafts, four performances stages (live music/other), a Family Courtyard, three food areas (including the Food Truck Alley), two beer gardens, 300 artisan vendors and more. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Abbot Kinney Boulevard between Venice Boulevard and Main Street. See website for complete entertainment and activity schedules. Information: (310) 396-3772 or www.abbotkinney.org.

WHITTIER - RIO HONDO SYMPHONY. Kimo Furumoto, conductor. "Oktoberfest." The program for the opening concert of the season will include works by Strauss, Beethoven, Wagner, Franz Lehar, Rudolf Sieczynski and Richard Rogers. The concert is 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.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert pianist Michael Sellers (PLEASE NOTE: All September performances should be confirmed, as schedules may have changed). 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) 364-1162, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 28

DOWNEY - COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM. At this folk music jam, the participants sit in a circle formation with their acoustic instruments. Facilitators ensure a continuum of activity throughout the jam; guests and other non-musician visitors may sit outside the circle as space permits. The folk music jam will take place from 6 - 8:45 p.m. at the BJR Community and Senior Center, 7810 Quill Drive. Information: (562) 904-7223, (562) 904-7238, www.downeyca.org or http://tinycc/DFMJ.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Alexander Wurmbrand, violinist, and Nancy Ruczynski, 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.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Superlark (Rock). 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Aron Kallay, piano. In a program entitled "Alt + Piano," Kallay will explore the burgeoning world of alternative piano literature by combining piano, keyboard, prepared piano, keyboard sampler and toy piano with tape, live electronics and video. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus, and all concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

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