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CONCERTS BY DATE - LOS ANGELES COUNTY This page lists concerts by date for cities in Los Angeles County. You may view the schedules by scrolling down the page or by clicking a date below. Please remember: although every attempt is made to bring you the most up-to-date concert information possible, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend.
CULVER CITY - FIESTA LA BALLONA. Annual event takes place at Veterans Park on Overland on Friday from 6 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. with entertainment on two stages (community and main stage). 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. Full entertainment schedule, carnival hours and other information available on website. Information: (310) 253-6622 or www.fiestalaballona.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. 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. 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. 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. 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. 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. GLENDALE - KIDS KLUB IN THE PARK AT AMERICANA AT BRAND. The Conductors (Children's). Performances for children take place on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on The Green at Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way/Brand Boulevard. Information: (818) 637-8982 or www.americanaatbrand.com. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Sound FX 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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.ci.cerritos.ca.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. 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. 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. 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. 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) - 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) - 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. 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. 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. To return to the top of the page, click here. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Gary Woodward, flute. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music/events or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events. 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 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. GLENDALE - KIDS KLUB IN THE PARK AT AMERICANA AT BRAND. The Hollow Trees (Children's). Performances for children take place on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on The Green at Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way/Brand Boulevard. Information: (818) 637-8982 or www.americanaatbrand.com. 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. 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. To return to the top of the page, click here. ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association will be presenting a fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a wood floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and half-hour dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tonight: Johnny Polanco Latin Orchestra, with dance lessons in Salsa and Merengue. Information: (626) 799-5689 or http://pasadenaballroomdance.com/other-pbda-productions. 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - LIVE MUSIC ON THE CITYWALK STAGE. There will be live music on the CityWalk Stage Friday and Saturday nights in September beginning at 8 p.m. Performances will be: Sept. 10 - Sebastian Sidi, Sept. 11, 17 and 24 - Sajama, Sept. 18 - Tinku, and Sept. 25 - Deanna D'Amico. Concert are free but there is a fee for parking at CityWalk. Information: (818) 622-1111, (818) 622-4455 or www.citywalkhollywood.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) - 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. SANTA FE SPRINGS - FIESTAS PATRIAS CELEBRATION. The 43rd Annual Fiestas Patrias celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain will take place from 6 - 11 p.m. at Town Center Plaza at the Santa Fe Springs Civic Center, 11740 E. Telegraph Road. This year's theme is "El Alma de Mexico," and the event will recognize the culture, crafts, music and dance of the region of Michoacan. There will be live mariachi music, folklorico dancers, Mexican food booths (fee), and the traditional "grito," and the evening will conclude with a community dance featuring the band Tierra. Information: (562) 863-4896, (562) 692-0261, or www.santafesprings.org. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - LIVE MUSIC ON THE CITYWALK STAGE. There will be live music on the CityWalk Stage Friday and Saturday nights in September beginning at 8 p.m. Performances will be: Sept. 10 - Sebastian Sidi, Sept. 11, 17 and 24 - Sajama, Sept. 18 - Tinku, and Sept. 25 - Deanna D'Amico. Concert are free but there is a fee for parking at CityWalk. Information: (818) 622-1111, (818) 622-4455 or www.citywalkhollywood.com. 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 (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SATURDAYS AT CALIFORNIA PLAZA. Part of the Downtown Music Project, Saturdays at California Plaza presents a variety of evening performances at California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Avenue. Check for performance times. Upcoming performances include: September 11 - Michael Nhat and Kid Infinity, September 18 - Fiesta en la Plaza California (Mexican and Central American Independence Day Celebration) with Sonsoles, Summer of Cumbias and others, and September 25 - Old Codes and Bottle Trees. Information: www.downtownmusicproject.com or http://www.downtownla.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. 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. 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. 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 (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 (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. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - 2010 BRAZILIAN DAY IN LOS ANGELES. The Consulate General of Brazil invites the public to the 2010 "Brazilian Day in L.A." The event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. The event celebrates Brazilian culture, and there will be Brazilian cuisine (fee), Brazilian music and dance performances, vendor booths, activities for children and more. Information: (323) 651-2664 x219 or www.brazilian-consulate.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. 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 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. There are no performances scheduled on this date. To return to the top of the page, click here. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. "An Evening of Brahms" with pianist Robert Thies and clarinetist Gary Gray. The performance will take place from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the Marina Miner Cook Athenaeum of Claremont McKenna College, 385 East 8th Street. Information: (909) 621-8244 or www.collegescalendar.org. 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. 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. LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Beth Mitchell, tuba. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music/events or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events. 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. 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 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" page, click here. GLENDALE - KIDS KLUB IN THE PARK AT AMERICANA AT BRAND. Twinkle Time (Children's). Performances for children take place on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on The Green at Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way/Brand Boulevard. Information: (818) 637-8982 or www.americanaatbrand.com. HOLLYWOOD - L.A. COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Cusuco (Latin). The concert, part of the L.A. County Arts Commission's free concerts in public places program, will take place from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at the Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center, 1360 N. St. Andrews Place. Information: (323) 957-3900 or www.lacountyarts.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) - 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 (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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - COLBURN SCHOOL PERFORMANCES. Conservatory Performance Forums. Conservatory Performance Forums are solo and chamber performances by faculty-recommended Conservatory musicians. They take place every Thursday of the month at 11 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "WELCOME HOME," A TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS. "Welcome Home," a Tribute to Our Troops, will take place from 7 - 9:30 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. The event will include a screening of the "Welcome Home" music video tribute for LAPD Officer and wounded Marine Reservist Josh Cullins, and live performances by "Welcome Home" composer Hunter Ackerman and Patrolled by Radar, a rock group featuring U.S. army veteran Jay Sousa. There will be special discounts for LAPD members, veterans and armed forces members, and a portion of the evening's proceeds from Farmers Market businesses will be donated to the Wounded EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) Warrior Foundation. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com. ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association will be presenting a fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a wood floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and half-hour dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tonight: Discotion, with disco dance lessons. Information: (626) 799-5689 or http://pasadenaballroomdance.com/other-pbda-productions. 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - LIVE MUSIC ON THE CITYWALK STAGE. There will be live music on the CityWalk Stage Friday and Saturday nights in September beginning at 8 p.m. Performances will be: Sept. 10 - Sebastian Sidi, Sept. 11, 17 and 24 - Sajama, Sept. 18 - Tinku, and Sept. 25 - Deanna D'Amico. Concert are free but there is a fee for parking at CityWalk. Information: (818) 622-1111, (818) 622-4455 or www.citywalkhollywood.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) - 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. WEST COVINA - ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The St. Christopher Church Fall Festival will take place from 5 - 11 p.m. on Friday, noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday, and noon - 10 p.m. on Sunday. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. nightly and will include The Dream Trio on Friday night, The Answer (Classic Rock) on Saturday night, and Cool Breeze (Pop/Dance) on Sunday. St. Christopher's is located at 629 South Glendora Avenue. Information: (626) 960-1805 or www.parishesonline.com/scripts/HostedSites/org.asp?p=1&ID=17101. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. 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. 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. EL SEGUNDO - EL SEGUNDO CONCERTS IN THE LIBRARY SERIES. Limpopo. Originally from Moscow, the group Limpopo presents a program of Russian folk music and original jazz and blues compositions. The performance will take place at 2 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Room at the El Segundo Public Library, 111 West Mariposa at Main Street. Information: (310) 524-2728 or www.eslib.org. HOLLYWOOD - LIVE MUSIC ON THE CITYWALK STAGE. There will be live music on the CityWalk Stage Friday and Saturday nights in September beginning at 8 p.m. Performances will be: Sept. 10 - Sebastian Sidi, Sept. 11, 17 and 24 - Sajama, Sept. 18 - Tinku, and Sept. 25 - Deanna D'Amico. Concert are free but there is a fee for parking at CityWalk. Information: (818) 622-1111, (818) 622-4455 or www.citywalkhollywood.com. 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 (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SATURDAYS AT CALIFORNIA PLAZA. Part of the Downtown Music Project, Saturdays at California Plaza presents a variety of evening performances at California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Avenue. Check for performance times. Upcoming performances include: September 11 - Michael Nhat and Kid Infinity, September 18 - Fiesta en la Plaza California (Mexican and Central American Independence Day Celebration) with Sonsoles, Summer of Cumbias and others, and September 25 - Old Codes and Bottle Trees. Information: www.downtownmusicproject.com or http://www.downtownla.com. 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. PASADENA - L.A. COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Conjunto Los Pochos (Latin). The concert, part of the L.A. County Arts Commission's free concerts in public places program, will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at Villa-Parke Park, 363 E. Villa Street. Information: (626) 744-6522 or www.lacountyarts.org. WEST COVINA - ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The St. Christopher Church Fall Festival will take place from 5 - 11 p.m. on Friday, noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday, and noon - 10 p.m. on Sunday. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. nightly and will include The Dream Trio on Friday night, The Answer (Classic Rock) on Saturday night, and Cool Breeze (Pop/Dance) on Sunday. St. Christopher's is located at 629 South Glendora Avenue. Information: (626) 960-1805 or www.parishesonline.com/scripts/HostedSites/org.asp?p=1&ID=17101. 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - THAI CULTURAL DAY. The Thai Cultural Day celebration will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. There will be Thai music, dance and dramatic performances, fruit and vegetable carving, a costume contest and children's workshops. Information: (310) 827-2910 or www.thaiculturalcenter.org. 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 (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 (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. 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. SANTA MONICA - L.A. COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi). The concert, part of the L.A. County Arts Commission's free concerts in public places program, will take place from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street. Information: (310) 434-3413 or www.lacountyarts.org. SANTA MONICA - DAY OF PEACE CELEBRATION. Jane Goodall's "Roots and Shoots" Youth Program will host the 2010 Day of Peace Celebration from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier. The event will feature music, arts and crafts, pet adoption, a peace dove parade, and a food drive. Information: www.dayofpeaceca.org, or the Santa Monica Pier at (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org. WEST COVINA - ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The St. Christopher Church Fall Festival will take place from 5 - 11 p.m. on Friday, noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday, and noon - 10 p.m. on Sunday. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. nightly and will include The Dream Trio on Friday night, The Answer (Classic Rock) on Saturday night, and Cool Breeze (Pop/Dance) on Sunday. St. Christopher's is located at 629 South Glendora Avenue. Information: (626) 960-1805 or www.parishesonline.com/scripts/HostedSites/org.asp?p=1&ID=17101. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - PERFORMANCES AT THE GROVE. "Songs of Hope" benefit concert for breast cancer research. The "Songs of Hope" concert will take place in The Park at The Grove at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. There will be performances by Michael Bolton, Brian McKnight and Mindi Abair, and the program will be hosted by Fritz Coleman. The Grove is located next door to the Los Angeles Farmers Market (Third/Fairfax). Information: (323) 900-8080 or www.thegrovela.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Leigh Ann Gillespie, piano. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu. LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Christoper Caliendo, guitar. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music/events or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events. 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 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Gospel Choir. In honor of "Gospel Music Month," the APU Gospel Choir, led by Mrs. Letitia Ugweueke, will present a concert of historical Gospel music. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Munson Chapel, East Campus. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the Azusa Pacific University campus, located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music. GLENDALE - KIDS KLUB IN THE PARK AT AMERICANA AT BRAND. Melissa Green (Children's). Performances for children take place on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on The Green at Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way/Brand Boulevard. Information: (818) 637-8982 or www.americanaatbrand.com. 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) - 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) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Sarah Wass and Steven Thachuk (flute and guitar). The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - BHCP LIVE! AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA. On September 23, special guest Sheila E., 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - COLBURN SCHOOL PERFORMANCES. Conservatory Performance Forums. Conservatory Performance Forums are solo and chamber performances by faculty-recommended Conservatory musicians. They take place every Thursday of the month at 11 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "HAMMER PRESENTS" AT THE UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM. "Flood Tide: Remixed." "Flood Tide" follows real-life, hand-made boat sculptures and their crews as they drift past empty new condominiums, explore crumbling castles, swim in iridescent quarries, and are occasionally hindered by torrents of rain. Interpreting and responding to extended footage not in the narrative version, Dark Dark Dark will perform live with the film onstage following their pre-screening musical set. Event begins at 7 p.m., screening/performance will take place at 8 p.m. The program is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to the start time. There is a limit of one ticket per person on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Parking is available under the museum for $3 after 6 p.m. The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu. To return to the top of the page, click here. ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association will be presenting a fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a wood floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and half-hour dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tonight: Class of 69 (Classic Rock), with dance lessons in Locomotion and other 60s dances. Information: (626) 799-5689 or http://pasadenaballroomdance.com/other-pbda-productions. AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Azusa Pacific Symphony Orchestra: Tribute to Dvorak. Christopher Russell, conductor, with soloist Sheng-Zhang, piano. The Symphony Orchestra will open the 2010-2011 season by performing a variety of works by Antonin Dvorak. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Turner Campus Center, East Campus. Performances take place on the Azusa Pacific University campus, located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music. CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Antonin Dvorak. Rachel V. Huang, violin, and Paul R. Bishop, piano, perform Dvorak's Sonata in F Major, Op. 57 and Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.music.pomona.edu or www.collegescalendar.org 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. 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. HOLLYWOOD - LIVE MUSIC ON THE CITYWALK STAGE. There will be live music on the CityWalk Stage Friday and Saturday nights in September beginning at 8 p.m. Performances will be: Sept. 10 - Sebastian Sidi, Sept. 11, 17 and 24 - Sajama, Sept. 18 - Tinku, and Sept. 25 - Deanna D'Amico. Concert are free but there is a fee for parking at CityWalk. Information: (818) 622-1111, (818) 622-4455 or www.citywalkhollywood.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. LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Shark Lagoon Nights lets all ages enjoy live music while observing the sharks at Harbor Terrace. Please note: The Aquarium itself is not open during this time. Only the Shark Lagoon and restaurant/gift shop areas are open for the evening from 6 - 9 p.m.; music is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and food/drinks are available for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Bands are Sept. 24 - Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics) and October 1 - The Tydes (Surf). Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. 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. HOLLYWOOD - LIVE MUSIC ON THE CITYWALK STAGE. There will be live music on the CityWalk Stage Friday and Saturday nights in September beginning at 8 p.m. Performances will be: Sept. 10 - Sebastian Sidi, Sept. 11, 17 and 24 - Sajama, Sept. 18 - Tinku, and Sept. 25 - Deanna D'Amico. Concert are free but there is a fee for parking at CityWalk. Information: (818) 622-1111, (818) 622-4455 or www.citywalkhollywood.com. 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 at 1 p.m. on Pine Avenue and will be followed by a festival at 1st and Linden Streets in the East Village Arts District. The festival will take place until 9 p.m. and include live music, family activities, authentic Latin American cuisine for purchase and a vendor fair. Information: (562) 436-4259 or www.dlba.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - BHCP LIVE! AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA. On September 23, special guest Sheila E., 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) - SATURDAYS AT CALIFORNIA PLAZA. Part of the Downtown Music Project, Saturdays at California Plaza presents a variety of evening performances at California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Avenue. Check for performance times. Upcoming performances include: September 11 - Michael Nhat and Kid Infinity, September 18 - Fiesta en la Plaza California (Mexican and Central American Independence Day Celebration) with Sonsoles, Summer of Cumbias and others, and September 25 - Old Codes and Bottle Trees. Information: www.downtownmusicproject.com or http://www.downtownla.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CHINATOWN MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL. The Chinatown Mid-Autumn Moon Festival will take place from 5:30 - 10 p.m. at Chinatown Central Plaza, 943 - 951 N. Broadway. There will be a variety of cultural performances and other activities. Information: (213) 680-0243 or www.chinatownla.com. 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. 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. AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. University Choir and Orchestra, Debut Concert. Dr. John Sutton, conductor. The performance will take place at 6 p.m. in Wilden Hall on the East Campus. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the Azusa Pacific University campus, located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music. 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. CLAREMONT - SCRIPPS COLLEGE PERFORMANCES. Bessie Barlett Frankel Chamber Music Festival: New York Chamber Soloists. Music of Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to be performed by Jennifer Grim, flute, Harumi Rhodes, violin, Ynez Lynch, viola, and Adam Grabois, cello. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in the Garrison Theater at Scripps College, 241 E. 10th Street. Information: (909) 607-3266 or www.collegescalendar.org. 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. 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. LOS ANGELES (EAST AND SOUTH) - 34TH ANNUAL SIMON RODIA WATTS TOWERS JAZZ FESTIVAL. The festival features performances from both established and emerging artists from the area. Ongoing tours of the Watts Towers also will be available. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the Watts Towers Arts Center Amphitheater, 1727 E. 107th Street in Watts. Information: (213) 847-4646, www.wattstowers.net or see the Latino Heritage Month guide at www.culturela.org. 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. There are no performances scheduled on this date. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Iris Malkin (mezzo-soprano) and Linda Zoolalian (piano). The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu. LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Evan Marshall, mandolin. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music/events or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events. 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 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. GLENDALE - KIDS KLUB IN THE PARK AT AMERICANA AT BRAND. The SqueeGees (Children's). Performances for children take place on Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on The Green at Americana at Brand, 889 Americana Way/Brand Boulevard. Information: (818) 637-8982 or www.americanaatbrand.com. 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) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. LACC Opera Club "Die Fledermaus." The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The festival will be held from September 30 - October 3 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, 3250 San Marino Street (See festival website for map and directions). There will be cultural performances, carnival games and attractions (fee), international merchandise and food vendors, and more. Admission and entertainment are free. Hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. for the market faire all four days. Stage performance and carnival opening hours vary; check website for schedules. Information: (213) 487-9696 or www.lakoreanfestival.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - COLBURN SCHOOL PERFORMANCES. Conservatory Performance Forums. Conservatory Performance Forums are solo and chamber performances by faculty-recommended Conservatory musicians. They take place every Thursday of the month at 11 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association will be presenting a fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a wood floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and half-hour dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tonight: The Time Machine, with ballroom dancing lessons in the Foxtrot and Waltz. Information: (626) 799-5689 or http://pasadenaballroomdance.com/other-pbda-productions. CLAREMONT - 13TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES. Lao Tizer (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. CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Robert Schumann. Trio Lykos (Rachel V. Huang, violin, Roger Lebow, cello, and Gayle Blankenburg, piano) perform Schumann's Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 63. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.music.pomona.edu or www.collegescalendar.org. HUNTINGTON PARK - SABOR DE MEXICO LINDO DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL. The event will take place October 1, 2 and 3 (times TBA) in a five block area of Pacific Boulevard in downtown Huntington Park. This years festival will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, and there will be a special tribute to Mexico's Bicentennial. There will be carnival games, rides, food vendors and commercial and arts/crafts booths (fee), cultural and educational exhibits, a health fair, mariachi and other live entertainment, contests and more. Information: (323) 585-1155 or www.hpchamber1.com. LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Shark Lagoon Nights lets all ages enjoy live music while observing the sharks at Harbor Terrace. Please note: The Aquarium itself is not open during this time. Only the Shark Lagoon and restaurant/gift shop areas are open for the evening from 6 - 9 p.m.; music is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and food/drinks are available for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Bands are Sept. 24 - Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics) and October 1 - The Tydes (Surf). Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The festival will be held from September 30 - October 3 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, 3250 San Marino Street (See festival website for map and directions). There will be cultural performances, carnival games and attractions (fee), international merchandise and food vendors, and more. Admission and entertainment are free. Hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. for the market faire all four days. Stage performance and carnival opening hours vary; check website for schedules. Information: (213) 487-9696 or www.lakoreanfestival.com. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA (FORMERLY FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ). Kristin Korb. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Los Angeles Times Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed) exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. MANHATTAN BEACH - BACHS LUNCH RECITAL AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. David York. A graduate of the University of Puget Sound and USC, York is organist at Temple Israel in Long Beach and on the faculty of the CSULB Bob Cole School of Music. The performance is from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic. SANTA FE SPRINGS - FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE SANTA FE SPRINGS LIBRARY. Island Inspirations. The performers will take the audience on a journey through Polynesia with traditional dance, music and costumes celebrating the spirit of "Aloha." Children will also be able to make their own lei. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe Springs Library, 11700 Telegraph Road. Seating is on a first-come basis. Information: (562) 868-7738, ww.sfslibrary.org or www.santafesprings.org. 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. HUNTINGTON PARK - SABOR DE MEXICO LINDO DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL. The event will take place October 1, 2 and 3 (times TBA) in a five block area of Pacific Boulevard in downtown Huntington Park. This years festival will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, and there will be a special tribute to Mexico's Bicentennial. There will be carnival games, rides, food vendors and commercial and arts/crafts booths (fee), cultural and educational exhibits, a health fair, mariachi and other live entertainment, contests and more. Information: (323) 585-1155 or www.hpchamber1.com. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH GREEN PORT FEST 2010. The 2010 Green Port Fest will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Port Administration Building in the Long Beach Harbor. There will be boat and Metrolink train rides, eco-exhibits, live music and a variety of free family-friendly activities. New this year will be the Wyland Living Green Fair, an interactive experience that includes painting a mural with the artist and more. Free parking is available at the Long Beach Convention Center with shuttles to the event location. Information: (562) 590-4121 or www.polb.com/portfest. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The festival will be held from September 30 - October 3 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, 3250 San Marino Street (See festival website for map and directions). There will be cultural performances, carnival games and attractions (fee), international merchandise and food vendors, and more. Admission and entertainment are free. Hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. for the market faire all four days. Stage performance and carnival opening hours vary; check website for schedules. Information: (213) 487-9696 or www.lakoreanfestival.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SATURDAYS AT CALIFORNIA PLAZA. Part of the Downtown Music Project, Saturdays at California Plaza presents a variety of evening performances at California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Avenue. Check for performance times. Upcoming performances include: September 25 - Old Codes and Bottle Trees, and October 2 - Audible, Katerpillar and Bullets for Breakfast. Information: www.downtownmusicproject.com or http://www.downtownla.com. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FREE COMMUNITY WEEKEND AT LACMA. To introduce the community to the new Resnick Pavilion - and as a way to thank the Los Angeles community for its ongoing support - the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is opening it doors for free for the weekend. Limited, timed tickets are available for the event are available at the museum ticket office or on the museum's website. There will be entertainment on Saturday only; see October "Special/Arts Events" page for full information. Saturday entertainment will include the Plaza de la Raza Mariachi Youth Ensemble from noon - 1 p.m., Angel Lebron y su Sabor Latino from 1 - 4 p.m., and Quetzal from 4 - 6 p.m. The Museum is located at 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6000 or www.lacma.org. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Artist TBA. 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 DIMAS - 43RD ANNUAL WESTERN DAYS. The Western Days celebration begins with a community parade along Bonita and San Dimas Avenue at 10 a.m. on Saturday and also includes entertainment, rides and activities for children (fee), an arts and crafts fair, an intertribal pow-wow, business expo, cowboy re-enactments and more. Events and activities take place in downtown San Dimas from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. This year the city also celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Information: (909) 592-3818, www.sandimaschamber.com or www.cityofsandimas.com. HUNTINGTON PARK - SABOR DE MEXICO LINDO DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL. The event will take place October 1, 2 and 3 (times TBA) in a five block area of Pacific Boulevard in downtown Huntington Park. This years festival will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, and there will be a special tribute to Mexico's Bicentennial. There will be carnival games, rides, food vendors and commercial and arts/crafts booths (fee), cultural and educational exhibits, a health fair, mariachi and other live entertainment, contests and more. Information: (323) 585-1155 or www.hpchamber1.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The festival will be held from September 30 - October 3 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, 3250 San Marino Street (See festival website for map and directions). There will be cultural performances, carnival games and attractions (fee), international merchandise and food vendors, and more. Admission and entertainment are free. Hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. for the market faire all four days. Stage performance and carnival opening hours vary; check website for schedules. Information: (213) 487-9696 or www.lakoreanfestival.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - TARGET SUNDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. The Griot (poet/singer/storyteller) In You. 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) - 7TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL. The festival is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Latin America and Spain, and it will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at MacArthur Park, Wilshire Boulevard/7th Streets. The will be a variety of folkloric groups, performers, artisans, painters and raffles. Information: (213) 526-1480, www.cervantescenter.org or see the Latino Heritage Month guide at www.culturela.org. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Guest Artists from NEC. 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. Artists TBA. 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 DIMAS - 43RD ANNUAL WESTERN DAYS. The Western Days celebration begins with a community parade along Bonita and San Dimas Avenue at 10 a.m. on Saturday and also includes entertainment, rides and activities for children (fee), an arts and crafts fair, an intertribal pow-wow, business expo, cowboy re-enactments and more. Events and activities take place in downtown San Dimas from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. This year the city also celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Information: (909) 592-3818, www.sandimaschamber.com or www.cityofsandimas.com. SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Dustbowl Revival (Folk Orchestra). 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.
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