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CONCERTS BY CITY - ORANGE COUNTY This page lists concerts in Orange County by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
There are no listings for Aliso Viejo at this time. Weekly, Thursdays - Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market. Farmers Market hours are noon - 7 p.m. Bands and entertainment times vary. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. September 16, 17, 18 - Phoenix Club Oktoberfest. Opening weekend for the Phoenix Club's Oktoberfest will be September 16, 17 and 18. Admission is free for the first weekend only; fee for all food and beverages. There will be an oom pah pah band from Germany, folk dancers, contests and children's activities on Sundays. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. - midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Phoenix Club is located at 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue near the Honda Center. Information: (714) 563-4166 x2 or www.thephoenixclub.com. Anaheim GardenWalk Performances - Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Times vary. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.
Brea Jazz Festival - Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 2 - 24, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Kids zone, beer/wine garden and information/sponsor booths open at 6 p.m. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.
There are no listings for Buena Park at this time. To return to the top of the page, click here. Saturdays and Sundays, September 3 - 25 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The 10th Annual Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with celebrity appearances, music and dance performances, activities and workshops. Most events are Saturdays and Sundays between noon and 5 p.m. in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. Over 70 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules and complete event information. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org, click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/. October 2 - OC Children's Book Festival. The Orange County Children's Book Festival will take place on October 2 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview (at Arlington). There will be presentations from children's authors and illustrators, animal exhibits, a variety of entertainment, hands-on activities and food and beverage vendors. Main Stage performances will include a variety of authors and youth bands/singers/entertainers. Information: (714) 838-4528 or www.kidsbookfestival.com. October 2 - Segerstrom Center for the Arts 25th Anniversary Performances. Cameron Carpenter Organ Recital. Sometimes called the "bad boy" of the organ world, Carpenter is considered a revolutionary in his field. He is a popular concert hall artist, performs with pop singers, and is a frequent guest soloist with international symphony orchestras. His performance will take place at 1 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The performance is free but tickets are required and can be reserved via the SCFTA website. The address for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is 600 Town Center Drive and directions/parking information are available on the website. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.scfta.org. October 2 - Segerstrom Center for the Arts 25th Anniversary Performances. Ozomatli. The multi Grammy Award-winning band will present a free concert at 5 p.m. on the Arts Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The Plaza will open at 10 a.m.; no reserving of space will be allowed before that time. Capacity is limited in the Plaza, and once capacity has been reached, no one else will be allowed in. No animals, coolers, BBQs, alcohol or glass containers allowed. It is recommended that you call/check the site for any information updates prior to the end of the week (9/30). The address for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is 600 Town Center Drive and directions/parking information are available on the website. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.scfta.org. Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sundays (September 4 only) from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.
There are no listings for Cypress at this time. DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR September 10 and 11 - Toshiba Tall Ships Festival - The Tall Ships Festival is the largest gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of both paid and free family activities including live chantey music, an art show, living history demonstrations, and food vendors. Grass Park activities (the Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, interactive encampments and vendor area) are free. Fees for entry to Ocean Education Center, Tallship tours and cruises. Entertainment includes sea-faring music, traditional island dancers and more. Full information and schedules on website. Information: (949) 496-2274, www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or www.danapointharbor.com. There are no listings for Fountain Valley at this time. September 25 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 526-6836, (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org. Fullerton Farmers Market - Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.
September 23, 24 and 25 - Arab-American Festival. The annual cultural festival will include Middle Eastern dance performances, popular Arab American entertainers, a carnival, food court, rides, games, arts and crafts and vendor booths. The festival will be held at the Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street (Euclid/Main). Hours are Friday from 2 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. Information: (714) 758-3507, www.aafestival.com or www.garden-grove.org. Garden Grove Summer Concert Series Village Green Concerts. The last two concerts of the season (Aug. 25 and Sept. 1) will take place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Village Green, Euclid at Main. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Information: (714) 741-5280, www.garden-grove.org or www.ggcf.com
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September 30, October 1 and 2 - St. Simon and Jude 45th Annual Fall Festival. Festival hours are 5 - 11 p.m. Friday, noon - 11 p.m. Saturday and noon - 9 p.m. Sunday. Event includes carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Friday night entertainment is The Fenians (Irish) beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday's entertainment is Chain Reaction beginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday's entertainment is Kid's Talent Show at 12:30 p.m. and the Tijuana Dogs at 5 p.m. Church/festival address is 20444 Magnolia. Information: (714) 962-3333 or www.ssj.org. Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday surf music concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive
(off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). See individual concert dates for details. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.
September 11 - Concert at the Surf Museum lot from 1 - 4 p.m. with the Marauders and Fabulous Nomads September 18 - Surf City Days at Pier Plaza from noon - 4 p.m. with the Surf Rockers, Glasgow Tiki Shakers and special guests. The event is part of Surf City Days in downtown Huntington Beach. For full
list of activities go to www.hb-downtown.com. September 25 - Pier Plaza Summer Grand Finale from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with The Muertones, Insect Surfers, Rip Tides, Tahiti Shuttle Experiment, The Neptunes, and The Wedge Performances at Bella Terra. - Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m., and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.
Huntington Beach Concert Band Central Park Concert Series - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park, 7111 Talbert at Golden West (behind the Huntington Beach main library). Information: (714) 402-7158, (714) 891-6856, www.hbconcertband.org, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us
September 11 - 9/11 Remembrance Events at Concordia University. Concordia University in Irvine will commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with an afternoon speakers and a remembrance ceremony and concert featuring the Concordia Wind Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Held. The afternoon convocation will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the remembrance ceremony/concert will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. A reception will follow the ceremony. All events will take place at the CU Center for Worship and Performing Arts on campus. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the box office or clicking the online link on the CUI site. See website for campus directions. Information: (949) 214-3418 (Box Office), (949) 854-8002 (campus) or www.cui.edu. September 24 - Irvine Valley College Performances. 3rd Annual IVC Music Alumni Recital. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage at the IVC Performing Arts Center and will feature performances by a number of school alumni. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted for scholarship accounts. Irvine Valley College is located at 5500 Irvine Center Drive. Information: (949) 451-5488, (949) 452-5333, www.ivcarts.org or www.ivc.edu. October 1 - Irvine Global Village Festival. The Irvine Global Village Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park at the Irvine Civic Center, 4 Civic Center Plaza (Harvard/Alton). There will be live entertainment throughout the day on five stages, a kids village, international food vendors, an international marketplace, cultural exhibits and other exhibits and more. See website for performance information and shuttle transportation locations. Information: (949) 724-6610, www.irvinefestival.org, or www.cityofirvine.org. Orange County Great Park Flights and Sounds Summer Festival - The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties on Friday nights. Friday nights are World Beat Dance Parties and Saturday concerts will feature a variety of American music styles. All performances begin at 8:15 p.m. The Hangar Cafe will open each evening at 6 p.m., and there are free balloon rides at the Great Park on Friday and Saturday nights (balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available, and lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (949) 724-6247 or www.ocgp.org.
October 2 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta. The fiesta will take place from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe church, 900 W. La Habra Boulevard near Idaho. There will be carnival games, rides and food vendors (fee), plus entertainment. Admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment schedule will be: 8:30 - 10 a.m.: Plaza de la Raza Youth Mariachi and Trio Tepeyac, 10 a.m. - noon: Mariachi Imperial, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: The Mulligans, 3:30 - 5 p.m.: Banda MZ del Bajio, and 5:30 - 8 p.m.: The Answer (Classic Rock). Information: (562) 691-0533 or www.olglahabra.org. There are no listings for La Palma at this time. October 2 - "Laguna Beach Live" First Sundays Concert Series. Lauren Smith, soprano, and Chris Woods, violinist. Performance is from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at the Laguna College of Art and Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. College art gallery is also open to the public from 2 - 3 p.m. Information: (949) 715-9713, www.lagunabeachlive.org or www.lagunacollege.edu. To return to the top of the page, click here. There are no listings for Laguna Hills at this time. September 11 - 10 Year Anniversary September 11th Remembrance Event. The City of Laguna Niguel will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Event to pay tribute to those who lost their lives, were injured, or suffered loss of family or friends in the tragedy. The event will also honor local firefighters, law enforcement and members of the Armed Forces who make daily sacrifices to keep the community safe. The event will take place in the Crown Vally Community Park amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for seating. There will be a variety of speakers and music by the Vybration accapella group. Information: (949) 425-5100, (949) 362-4351 or www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us. There are no listings for Lake Forest at this time. There are no listings for Los Alamitos at this time. There are no listings for Mission Viejo at this time. September 11 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. Modus Novus Guitar Duo. The classical guitar duo features guitarists Albert Diaz and Adam Pettil. Their performance will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org. October 1 - Family Concert at the Newport Beach Public Library. Southland Opera presents "Adventures in Song and Story." The Southland Opera program will use familiar fairy tales and stories as a way of introducing children to operas, musicals and operetta. The performance will take place from 11 a.m. - noon in the Friends Meeting Room of the central Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org. September 2, 3 and 4 - Orange International Street Fair. Opening night for the annual three-day International Street Fair is September 2. Four full blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on numerous stages. The event takes place in downtown Orange in the area surrounding the Orange traffic circle, Chapman/Glassell. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. See website for full schedule of events, international "themed" areas and types of food for sale. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org. There are no listings for Placentia at this time. There are no listings for Rancho Santa Margarita at this time. There are no listings for San Clemente at this time. September 11 - San Juan Capistrano 9-11 Memorial Ceremony. The City of San Juan Capistrano will pay tribute to the victims and heroes of the 9/11 tragedy in this morning memorial ceremony. The event will take place at 8 a.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. The memorial will include an Orange County Sheriff's Deparment Color Guard and bugler, comments by Orange County dignitaries, and a performance of "God Bless America" by Capistrano Valley Christian School students. At 8:45 a.m. the Mission will ring its bells to signify when the first tower was hit. Coffee and donuts will be served. Information: (949) 493-1171 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org. San Juan Capistrano Summer Nights - All performances take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.
To return to the top of the page, click here. September 3 - LuchaPalooza. LuchaPalooza will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. at the corner of 4th Street and Birch (next to Calacas, 324 W. 4th Street). The event will feature El Conjunto Nueva Ola and will include music, lucha libre, and more, and it will take place at the same time as the Santa Ana Art Walk. Information: www.luchapalooza.com. September 4 - Latin American Family Festival and Target Sundays at the Bowers Museum. The Bowers Museum will present a Latin American Family Festival and Target Sunday program at the museum. There will be live music and dance performances from Latin America, arts and crafts and other activities from noon - 3:30 p.m., and museum admission is also free for Target Free Admission Sunday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org. September 17 and 18 - Fiestas Patrias Santa Ana 2011. The 2011 Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from noon - 10 p.m. on Fourth Street ("Calle Cuatro") in Downtown Santa Ana between Broadway and Minter. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and two stages of live entertainment. The Fiestas Patrias Parade will take place on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. The parade will begin at 15th and Main, continue south on Main to Civic Center Drive, and proceed west on Civic Center to Flower. Road closures will be in effect in the area beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday's festivities will also include the reading of "El Grito." Information: (714) 966-1788, (714) 571-4230, www.santaanafiestaspatrias.com or www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us. October 2 - Italian Family Festival and Target Sundays at the Bowers Museum. The Bowers Museum will present an Italian Family Festival and Target Sunday program at the museum. There will be live music from Italy, arts and crafts and other activities from noon - 3:30 p.m., and museum admission is also free for Target Free Admission Sunday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org. Downtown Inc. Summer Concert Series. Concerts will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. in French Plaza (corner of French and 4th Streets). There will be live music, DJs, activities for children, and a beer and wine garden. Information: (714) 547-6100 or www.downtown-santaana.com.
Seal Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are presented by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce and take place Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. in Eisenhower Park next to the Seal Beach Pier. Information: (562) 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org.
There are no listings for Stanton at this time.
September 11 - Dia De La Familia (Day of the Family). The Dia de la Familia celebration will take place in Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street, from 1 - 5 p.m. The event will include music and dance, food vendors and local agency displays. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us. September 11 - 9/11 10th Anniversary Observance at the Nixon Library. A special remebrance on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be held in the White House East Room of the Nixon Library beginning at 10:30 a.m. There will be remarks by local dignitaries, Joe Torrillo, a FDNY Lieutenant who survived the collapse of both towers, and patriotic choral performances. The Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org. September 17 and 18 - Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival. The 33rd annual Dozynki Harvest Festival will take place from noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Drive (one block south of Imperial Highway). There will be authentic Polish foods and beer, Polish music and folk dancers in traditional costumes, and more. The event is a celebration of bountiful harvest that dates back to 16th Century Poland and is celebrated in Polish communities throughout the world. Information: (714) 996-8161 or www.polishcenter.org. September 30, October 1 and 2 - Oktoberfest at St. Martin de Porres Church. Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Martin de Porres Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Hours are Friday 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee) and entertainment. Friday evening entertainment is Neon Nation (80s); Saturday night entertainment is the Silverados (Country); and Sunday is the band "Hypnotics." Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org. Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonfoundation.org.
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