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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.
LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH COMMUNITY BAND SUMMER CONCERTS. The Long Beach Community Band will be playing a series of summer concerts at a number of Long Beach parks. Today's performance will take place at 7 p.m. at Pan Am Park, 5157 Centralia. Information: (562) 570-1662, (562) 570-3100, www.lbparks.org or www.100daysofsummer.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. on most Wednesdays. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA CIVIC CENTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Mardi Gras Night with Big Chief Dan and his Mardi Gras Gumbo Band (New Orleans Party Band with dancers). Concerts take place from 7 - 10 p.m. on Wednesdays at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 1645 Corinth Avenue. There is free parking at the facility, and food will be available for purchase. Information: (310) 281-6116, www.wlanc.com or www.facebook.com/wlanc. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. AKSAK Trio. 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. Silverados (Country). Also Dave the trick roper, line dance instruction and a BBQ meal available for purchase. 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. BEVERLY HILLS - CONCERTS ON CANON. Brett Young (Rock/Folk). The City of Beverly Hills presents the 2012 season of Concerts on Canon. Concerts take place from 6 - 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 - 8 p.m. at the Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Drive (between the Montage Hotel and Bouchon). Seating is available on a first-come basis with an open grass area for picnic blankets, tables and chairs. Validation for free parking will be provided at the concert information table. Information: (310) 285-2537 or www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/concerts.asp. BURBANK - COME OUT AND DANCE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL. Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin Jazz/Salsa). Concerts take place from 7 - 9 p.m. in the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The evening also begins with dance lessons at 6 p.m. courtesty of Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family Studio. August concerts will be salsa music. Information: (818) 238-5209 or www.downtown-burbank.org. CERRITOS - HERITAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. DSB (Journey Tribute). 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 or www.cerritos.us. LA MIRADA - LA MIRADA CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS. Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Tribute). Concerts take place Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in La Mirada Regional Park (except July 26 Stroll in the Park; see details for the date). Concerts take place off Adelfa across from the high school and near the softball field. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH FAMILY FUN AND CONCERT IN THE PARK. The Emperors (Classic Rock) at Stearns Park, 4520 E. 23rd Street. Concerts will take place in a variety of Long Beach parks. Activities including face painting, a balloon artist and bouncers will begin at 3 p.m. The concerts will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. Information: (562) 570-1685, (562) 570-3100, 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. Don Carlos (Reggae). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Frank Cano Latin Jazz Band. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "JAZZ IT UP" AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard in Century City, will be presenting free jazz concerts by KJAZZ artists on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Center Court. Performances will include: Aug. 2 - Luis Conte Trio, Aug. 9 - Kai Kurosawa (Solo Tap Guitar), Aug. 16 - The Jennifer Leitham Trio, Aug. 23 - John Egizi Trio, and Aug. 30 - John Egizi Trio. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - SUNSET CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL. Eric Bibb's String Band featuring Dirk Powell and Cedric Watson (Folk Blues). The summer concerts feature musical traditions from around the globe. Concerts take place at the Skirball Cultural Center (N. Sepulveda Blvd. off the 405 Freeway) on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7. Limited seating is available on a first-come basis. Parking is $10 per car (cash only), and galleries are open until 10 p.m. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org. MONTEBELLO - MONTEBELLO CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Wiseguys Big Band Machine (Big Band/Swing). Concerts are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Park, 201 S. Taylor. Information: (323) 887-4540 or www.cityofmontebello.com. POMONA - POMONA CONCERT BAND SUMMER CONCERTS. "American Pageant." Linda W. Taylor and Mr. Jorge Garcia, conductors. Concerts are held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in Ganesha Park, 1575 N. White Avenue, at the G. Stan Selby Bandshell. Parking and admission are free. Information: (909) 620-2321, www.pomonaconcertband.com or www.ci.pomona.ca.us. REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. MEGG (Pop). Concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket. Information: www.redondopier.com. SAN PEDRO - SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE WATERFRONT. The Christoper Brothers (Teen Pop/Retro Classic Rock) and Reality Check (Classic Rock). Concerts are Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Gateway Plaza/Fanfare Fountain near the Cruise Ship Terminal Entrance. This year's concerts also will include a family fun hour from 6 - 7 p.m. with a variety of entertainment. Parking is available for $1 per hour at the Catalina Cruise Terminal (Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street), and there is a free shuttle to downtown. Bring lawn chairs. Information: (310) SEA-PORT or www.portoflosangeles.org. SANTA FE SPRINGS - SANTA FE SPRINGS SUMMER CONCERTS. Kulayd (50s Doo Wop - 90s Harmony). The lunchtime concert will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive. Picnics are welcome, and food will be available for purchase from the park's cafe. Information: (562) 946-6476 or www.santafesprings.org. SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS. New Orleans Night with the Hot 8 Brass Band and The Gumbo Brothers. Concerts are on Thursdays from 7 - 10 at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.twilightseries.org or www.santamonicapier.org. SOUTH PASADENA - SOUTH PASADENA LIBRARY PERFORMANCES. Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco/Cajun). The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), in partnership with the South Pasadena Public Library and Friends of the Library, will present a concert featuring Lisa Haley and the Zydecats. The performance will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at 1115 El Centro Street outside of the Library Community Room and adjacent to the Farmers Market. Bring a chair or blanket. Information: (626) 403-7340, www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us or www.friendsofsopaslibrary.org. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. BELLFLOWER - BELLFLOWER STREET FEST. Destination 80s. Bellflower Street Fest returns with live music on Friday nights through October. The event will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. on Laurel Street in downtown Bellflower. There will also be food vendors, games, raffles and face painting. Information: (562) 867-1744, (562) 263-3663 or www.bellflowerchamber.com. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series continues through October to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza, 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and/or at the south side of City Hall, Second/Harvard. Seating not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight's performances are: The Dogs (Soft Rock) in the Public Plaza, Dos Caminos (Flamenco) at City Hall, and the Woodrock (Acoustic Rock) at the Chamber of Commerce. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us. COVINA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. The Boomers. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. in the Clippinger Parking Lot across from Civic Center Park, Citrus Avenue/San Bernardino Road. Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com. HOLLYWOOD - 5 TOWERS MUSIC SERIES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK. Tonight: IM5 with special guest Bella Thorne, All Day Everyday, Wellington and VanJess from 7 - 10 p.m. Universal CityWalk will present a summer music series on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Spotlight Fridays will feature popular and up-and-coming bands, Spin Saturdays will feature DJs and DJ Dance Parties, and Cover and Latin Sundays will include 80s and a cappella music, plus Latin sounds with Descarga presented by Telemundo and Mun2. Admission to CityWalk is free, but there is a fee for parking. Information: (818) 622-4455, (818) 622-1111 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 - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Addison Love at 6 p.m. and How2 at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Buyepongo (Cumbia). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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. Carol Welsman. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Saucy Monky (Indie Rock). 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 - SAN GABRIEL MISSION FIESTA. The San Gabriel Mission Fiesta will begin on August 31 and continue on Sept. 1 and 2. Hours are Friday 6 p.m. - midnight, Saturday noon - midnight and Sunday noon - midnight. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Friday will include a performance by the Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz) from 9 - 11 p.m., and the event will close on Sunday with a performance by Tierra from 9 - 11 p.m. San Gabriel Mission is located at 428 S. Mission Drive, about 1 1/2 miles north of the 10 Freeway. Information: (626) 457-3035 or www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org.
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 Plaza/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Today's entertainment: Pier Avenue Main Stage: Soul Sacrifice (Santana Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Stone Soul (Soul/Motown) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Shari Puorto Band (Blues Rock/R&B) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 80's Daze (80s Hits) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net. HOLLYWOOD - 5 TOWERS MUSIC SERIES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK. Tonight: Pioneer DJ Night featuring DJ Roonie from 7 - 10 p.m. Universal CityWalk will present a summer music series on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Spotlight Fridays will feature popular and up-and-coming bands, Spin Saturdays will feature DJs and DJ Dance Parties, and Cover and Latin Sundays will include 80s and a cappella music, plus Latin sounds with Descarga presented by Telemundo and Mun2. Admission to CityWalk is free, but there is a fee for parking. Information: (818) 622-4455, (818) 622-1111 or www.citywalkhollywood.com. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH GREEK FESTIVAL. The 63rd Annual Long Beach Greek Festival will take place from noon - 9 p.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 E. Colorado Street. There will be Greek food and drink sales, Greek music by The Olympians, dance performances and lessons, a full carnival, specialty shops, tours of the church and Greek cooking classes. Parking is available at Cal State Long Beach, and a free shuttle will be available to the Festival. There is free admission on Monday from noon - 5 p.m. and every day for firemen, police and members of the military with ID. Regular admission is $3; however, a flyer with a coupon for free admission on all days is available on the Greek Festival website. Information: (562) 494-8929 or www.lbgreekfest.org. LONG BEACH - E HULA MAU HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL. The E Hula Mau festival will be held at the Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Boulevard, and at the Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby, 333 East Ocean Blvd. Fee for some performances, workshops and lectures. Free performances will take place from 9 p.m. - midnight in the Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby and from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on the outdoor plaza stage. There also will be artisan and island-style food vendors. Information: (909) 930-3994 or www.ehulamau.org. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Hana Kim at 6 p.m. and Mike Isberto at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DRUM DOWNTOWN. Make a joyful noise and share it with the world. The public is welcome to Drum Downtown to drum and make music at this outdoor event on the Music Center plaza. Drums and other percussion instruments are provided; the event is from 10 - 11:30 a.m. The Music Center is located at 135 N. Grand Avenue. Today's focus will be "Pitches and Percussion." Information: (213) 972-3660, (213) 972-7211 or www.musiccenter.org/activearts. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Vagabond Opera (New Wave of Opera). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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) - LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The African Art and Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily in Leimert Park Village between 43rd Place and 43rd Street/Homeland on Degnan Boulevard. There will be live music, free activities for children, an arts and crafts show, an international food court, African marketplace and more. See website for schedule of events and locations. Information: (310) 412-6960 or www.leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LATIN SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES AT LACMA. Bombachante (Salsa). The Latin Sounds series presents performances of a variety of styles of Latin music. The outdoor concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m. on Saturdays in the Hancock Park area of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - SUMMER CONCERTS AND ARTWALKS AT THE EAST LA CIVIC CENTER. Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin Jazz). The concert will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the East LA Civic Center, 4801 East Third Street. There will be an ArtWalk, food vendors as well. Information: (323) 260-2360 or www.lacountyparks.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM PROGRAMS. wild Up concert - Bach-BQ. For Bach-BQ, wild Up (a 24-member experimental classical/contemporary ensemble) tackles a Brandenburg Cycle: taking something old and making it new. The group offers a vision of the future of classical music with six recomposed Brandenburg Concerti. There will be virtuosic strings and screaming piccolo trumpets, baritone saxophones and an electric bassoon. The program will take place at 3 p.m., and the Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Iliana Rose Band (Cuban/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. MARINA DEL REY - SYMPHONIC THURSDAYS AND POP SATURDAYS. Pop Saturday with Evelyn "Champagne" King. Concerts are at 7 p.m. waterside at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. No free parking in area, but ample paid parking in area lots. Symphonic Thursdays feature the Marina Del Rey Summer Symphony conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta, and all programs are hosted by KUSC-FM Radio personality Rich Capparela. Information: (310) 305-9545, http://marinadelrey.lacounty.gov or www.visitmarinadelrey.com". REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Darrell Mansfield (Harmonica/Soul). Concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket. Information: www.redondopier.com. SAN GABRIEL - SAN GABRIEL MISSION FIESTA. The San Gabriel Mission Fiesta will begin on August 31 and continue on Sept. 1 and 2. Hours are Friday 6 p.m. - midnight, Saturday noon - midnight and Sunday noon - midnight. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Friday will include a performance by the Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz) from 9 - 11 p.m., Saturday will be the In Crowd/Storytellers at 8:30 p.m., and the event will close on Sunday with a performance by Tierra from 9 - 11 p.m. San Gabriel Mission is located at 428 S. Mission Drive, about 1 1/2 miles north of the 10 Freeway. Information: (626) 457-3035 or www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org. TORRANCE - SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN OLD TORRANCE. Camino Rio. Buffalo Fire Department Live concerts take place on Saturdays from 6 - 9 p.m. in The Courtyard, 1261 Cabrillo Avenue. Bring lawn chairs, and alcohol is not permitted. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.oldtorranceneighbors.org. BEVERLY HILLS - MUSIC AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FARMERS MARKET. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. There is music at the market from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September entertainment: Sept. 2 - Jean Dean, Sept. 9 - Ron Ely, Sept. 16 - School of Rock West LA House Band, Sept. 23 - TBA, and Sept. 30 - East of Lincoln. Information: (310) 285-6830, www.beverlyhills.org, go to "Attractions," or www.beverlyhillsfarmersmarket.org. 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 Plaza/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Today's entertainment: Pier Avenue Main Stage: Which One's Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Space Oddity (Davie Bowie Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: World Tour (Best of Classic Rock) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Wayward Sons (Arena Rock) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net. HOLLYWOOD - 5 TOWERS MUSIC SERIES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK. Tonight: Spazmatics (80s New Wave) from 6 - 9 p.m. Universal CityWalk will present a summer music series on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Spotlight Fridays will feature popular and up-and-coming bands, Spin Saturdays will feature DJs and DJ Dance Parties, and Cover and Latin Sundays will include 80s and a cappella music, plus Latin sounds with Descarga presented by Telemundo and Mun2. Admission to CityWalk is free, but there is a fee for parking. Information: (818) 622-4455, (818) 622-1111 or www.citywalkhollywood.com. LA VERNE - LA VERNE 2012 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 - LONG BEACH GREEK FESTIVAL. The 63rd Annual Long Beach Greek Festival will take place from noon - 9 p.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 E. Colorado Street. There will be Greek food and drink sales, Greek music by The Olympians, dance performances and lessons, a full carnival, specialty shops, tours of the church and Greek cooking classes. Parking is available at Cal State Long Beach, and a free shuttle will be available to the Festival. There is free admission on Monday from noon - 5 p.m. and every day for firemen, police and members of the military with ID. Regular admission is $3; however, a flyer with a coupon for free admission on all days is available on the Greek Festival website. Information: (562) 494-8929 or www.lbgreekfest.org. LONG BEACH - E HULA MAU HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL. The E Hula Mau festival will be held at the Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Boulevard, and at the Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby, 333 East Ocean Blvd. Fee for some performances, workshops and lectures. Free performances will take place from 9 p.m. - midnight in the Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby and from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on the outdoor plaza stage. There also will be artisan and island-style food vendors. Information: (909) 930-3994 or www.ehulamau.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The African Art and Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily in Leimert Park Village between 43rd Place and 43rd Street/Homeland on Degnan Boulevard. There will be live music, free activities for children, an arts and crafts show, an international food court, African marketplace and more. See website for schedule of events and locations. Information: (310) 412-6960 or www.leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - TARGET SUNDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. "Caribbean Celebration." The museum opens at 11 a.m., and the live program begins at 1 p.m. The California African American Museum is located at 600 State Drive in Exposition Park. Parking is available at Figueroa and 39th Streets for $10 per vehicle. Information: (213) 744-2132 or www.caamuseum.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. 4 p.m. children's performance by Silk Road (Korean/Chinese/Japanese Dance/Music); Delhi 2 Dublin (Bhangra/Celtic/Electronica) at 7 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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. Violinist Endre Balogh, cellist Dennis Karmazyn, and pianist Bryan Pezzone. 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. Information: (323) 857-6234, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org. MANHATTAN BEACH - MANHATTAN BEACH 2012 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Tribute). The city celebrates its Centennial with concerts 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. Susie Hansen Latin Band (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 - SAN GABRIEL MISSION FIESTA. The San Gabriel Mission Fiesta will begin on August 31 and continue on Sept. 1 and 2. Hours are Friday 6 p.m. - midnight, Saturday noon - midnight and Sunday noon - midnight. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Friday will include a performance by the Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz) from 9 - 11 p.m., Saturday will be the In Crowd/Storytellers at 8:30 p.m., and the event will close on Sunday with a performance by Tierra from 9 - 11 p.m. San Gabriel Mission is located at 428 S. Mission Drive, about 1 1/2 miles north of the 10 Freeway. Information: (626) 457-3035 or www.sangabrielmissionchurch.org. SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Masanga Marimba Ensemble. 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 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 Plaza/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Today's entertainment: Pier Avenue Main Stage: Candy-O (Cars Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Peace Frog (Doors Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Urban Dread (Reggae/Classic Rock) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Time Bomb (70s/80s Classic Rock) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net. HOLLYWOOD - 5 TOWERS MUSIC SERIES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK. Tonight: DJ Dance Party and The Rocket Summer from 7 - 10 p.m. Universal CityWalk will present a summer music series on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Spotlight Fridays will feature popular and up-and-coming bands, Spin Saturdays will feature DJs and DJ Dance Parties, and Cover and Latin Sundays will include 80s and a cappella music, plus Latin sounds with Descarga presented by Telemundo and Mun2. Admission to CityWalk is free, but there is a fee for parking. Information: (818) 622-4455, (818) 622-1111 or www.citywalkhollywood.com. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH GREEK FESTIVAL. The 63rd Annual Long Beach Greek Festival will take place from noon - 9 p.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 E. Colorado Street. There will be Greek food and drink sales, Greek music by The Olympians, dance performances and lessons, a full carnival, specialty shops, tours of the church and Greek cooking classes. Parking is available at Cal State Long Beach, and a free shuttle will be available to the Festival. There is free admission on Monday from noon - 5 p.m. and every day for firemen, police and members of the military with ID. Regular admission is $3; however, a flyer with a coupon for free admission on all days is available on the Greek Festival website. Information: (562) 494-8929 or www.lbgreekfest.org. LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE BEACH PARTY. The Shoreline Village Beach Party will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. There will be performances by Hui 'O Hula (Polynesian Dance) at 11:30 a.m., surf band The Chantays from 2 - 5 p.m., and New Caribbean (Steel Drum Band) from 6 - 9 p.m. The event also will include limbo and hula hoop contests, crafts for children and the Miss Shoreline Village bikini contest (registration required for bikini contest on Shoreline Village website). Shoreline Village is located at Shoreline Village Drive/Pine Avenue. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The African Art and Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily in Leimert Park Village between 43rd Place and 43rd Street/Homeland on Degnan Boulevard. There will be live music, free activities for children, an arts and crafts show, an international food court, African marketplace and more. See website for schedule of events and locations. Information: (310) 412-6960 or www.leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Cal Jam (70s/80s/90s). 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. PASADENA - PASADENA SENIOR CENTER CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Great American Swing Band (Big 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. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES Pomona College: John Cage Centenary Celebration. The celebration will take place from 7 - 8 p.m. in the Thatcher Music Building and Lyon Garden. There will be a performance/installation and two selections from works by John Cage performed by Alfred Cramer, Theresa Dimond, Donna M. Di Grazia, Tom Flaherty, Eric Lindholm, Joti Rockwell, Genevieve Lee and Gibb Schreffler. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155 or www.music.pomona.edu; also www.collegescalendar.org. 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 5, String Duo: Lynn Grants, viola, and Maurice Grants, violincello. On September 19, Ergo Music: Eclectic/Baroque music with Adriana Zoppo, viola d'amore, and Anthony Brazier and Asuncion Ojeda, baroque flutes. 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 at 12:45 p.m. on most Wednesdays. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE PLAZA AT FIG AT 7TH. Haroula Rose. Lunchtime concerts will be held at 12:30 p.m. on the Plaza at Fig at 7th, 735 S. Figueroa Street. Information: http://artsbrookfield.com or www.figat7th.com. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Michael Sellers, 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. BEVERLY HILLS - CONCERTS ON CANON. Incendio (World Guitar Fusion). The City of Beverly Hills presents the 2012 season of Concerts on Canon. Concerts take place from 6 - 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 - 8 p.m. at the Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Drive (between the Montage Hotel and Bouchon). Seating is available on a first-come basis with an open grass area for picnic blankets, tables and chairs. Validation for free parking will be provided at the concert information table. Information: (310) 285-2537 or www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/concerts.asp. 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. Killsonic (Garage/Jazz/Experimental). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Larry O Williams and Friends (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. SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS. Best Coast and No (Indie Rock). Concerts are on Thursdays from 7 - 10 at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.twilightseries.org or www.santamonicapier.org. To return to the top of the page, click here. BELLFLOWER - BELLFLOWER STREET FEST. Satisfaction Unlimited. Bellflower Street Fest returns with live music on Friday nights through October. The event will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. on Laurel Street in downtown Bellflower. There will also be food vendors, games, raffles and face painting. Information: (562) 867-1744, (562) 263-3663 or www.bellflowerchamber.com. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series continues through October to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza, 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and/or at the south side of City Hall, Second/Harvard. Seating not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight's performances are: Melvin Eddy Blues Band (Blues) in the Public Plaza, Lee Powers at the Chamber of Commerce, and Couch Party at City Hall. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us. 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 - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Eric Krausse at 6 p.m. and Mike Peralta at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics). 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. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. SCORED and JUMP N FUNK present The AfroBeatles (Beatles Mashup). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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) - DANCE DOWNTOWN. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza or Grand Park (Music Center Plaza is Grand between First and Temple). Tonight's dance is Samba. Beginning dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and throughout the evening; dancing to live music or DJs (not specified which night will be live music or DJs) from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Dance floor is provided with space available on a first come, first served basis. Information: (213) 972-3660, (213) 972-7211 or www.musiccenter.org/activearts. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES GREEK FESTIVAL. Friday night is "Zorba Night" with free admission to the L.A. Greek Festival. Hours are 5 - 11 p.m. The event will include Greek music and dancing, Greek food vendors, cultural displays and more. The Festival takes place at St. Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie. Saturday and Sunday are paid admission days. Information: (323) 737-2424 or www.lagreekfest.com. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. LA Jazz Treasure Award: Gerald Wilson, and featuring the Anthony Wilson Nonet. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Jimbo Ross and the Bodacious Bayou Blues Band (Blues). 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "JAZZPOP" AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM. Michael Dessen Trio. JazzPOP, the Hammer Museum's creative jazz series, returns to the museum courtyard in September. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The performances are at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Parking is available in the garage under the museum for reduced rates after 6 p.m. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu. MANHATTAN BEACH - BACHS LUNCH RECITAL AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Oboist Martha Kleiner. Martha Kleiner is currently pursuing graduate studies at the Colburn Conservatory. She will be joined by her brother, baritone Luc Kleiner. The performance will begin at 12:15 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic. 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ALTADENA - SHERIFF'S SUPPORT GROUP OF ALTADENA CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Walking Phoenixes (Johnny Cash Tribute). Concerts take place at 7 p.m. on Saturdays at the Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, 568 E. Mt. Curve Avenue. Information: (626) 798-6335 or www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com. LONG BEACH - LATIN AMERICAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL. The 4th Annual Latin American Parade and Festival presented by Wal-Mart will take place in Downtown Long Beach from 3 - 9 p.m. The parade will take place from 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Pine Avenue at 6th Street and will be followed by a festival at 4th Street/Promenade. 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, www.dlba.org or www.downtownlongbeach.org. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Especially the Green Ones at 6 p.m. and Shea Weber at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. BMI Summer Nights presents Palenke Soultribe and Monsieur Perine (Experimental/Electronic). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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) - 2012 Brazilian Day in Los Angeles. The Consulate General of Brazil invites the public to the 2012 "Brazilian Day in L.A." and Brazilian Street Carnaval. The event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at Hancock Park/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.braziliandayla.org. LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - SUMMER CONCERTS AND ARTWALKS AT THE EAST LA CIVIC CENTER. Conjunto Los Pochos (Latin). The concert will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the East LA Civic Center, 4801 East Third Street. There will be an ArtWalk, food vendors as well. Information: (323) 260-2360 or www.lacountyparks.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HAMMER MUSEUM PROGRAMS. wild Up Spatial Music Series. wild Up (a 24-member experimental classical/contemporary ensemble) will present a Spatial Music Series on the second Saturday of September, October and November exploring the architecture of the museum and how sound moves through space. The program will take place at 11 a.m., and the Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. 2AZZ1 (Smooth Jazz with Vocals). 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 - FAMILY CONCERTS AT THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARIES. On Sept. 8 - "Harp for Little Hearts" with Charissa Barger. The performance will take place from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Activity Room at the Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. The program of classical music and storytelling is recommended for children ages 3 - 8. On Sept. 14 - Folk Singing with Sandii Castleberry. The program will take place at 3:45 p.m. at the Montana Branch Library, 1704 Montana Avenue. Information: (310) 458-8621 (Main Library), (310) 458-8682 (Montana Branch) or www.smpl.org. SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/WAKE UP WITH THE WAVES CHILDRENS CONCERTS. Willie Aaron and Fab Harmony. The Santa Monica Pier will be presenting children's concerts from 9 - 11 a.m. on the pier on Saturdays through October 27. The interactive concerts for young children include a variety of singing, dancing, music and movement plus special guests. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.wakeupwiththewaves.com or www.santamonicapier.org. TORRANCE - SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN OLD TORRANCE. LA Bluescasters. Buffalo Fire Department Live concerts take place on Saturdays from 6 - 9 p.m. in The Courtyard, 1261 Cabrillo Avenue. Bring lawn chairs, and alcohol is not permitted. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.oldtorranceneighbors.org. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. BEVERLY HILLS - MUSIC AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FARMERS MARKET. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. There is music at the market from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September entertainment: Sept. 2 - Jean Dean, Sept. 9 - Ron Ely, Sept. 16 - School of Rock West LA House Band, Sept. 23 - TBA, and Sept. 30 - East of Lincoln. Information: (310) 285-6830, www.beverlyhills.org, go to "Attractions," or www.beverlyhillsfarmersmarket.org. LA VERNE - SUNDAY MUSIC CONCERTS AT UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE. Reed Gratz and Friends (Jazz). The program of jazz standards and new compositions will be performed by La Verne faculty, experienced "masters" of their instruments and professional LA players on the contemporary music scene. The program will take place at 6 p.m. in Morgan Auditorium on the University of La Verne campus, 1950 Third Street. Information: (909) 593-3511 x4921 or http://sites.laverne.edu/music/concert-series. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Interdependence Day Festival: A celebration of global cooperation and justice in music and inspirational words by artists, civic and community leaders. The event begins at 4 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 7 p.m., and children's concert performances begin on Sundays at 4 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 Petronel Malan. 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. Information: (323) 857-6234, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE. The East LA Mexican Independence Parade will take place beginning at 10:30 a.m. along Cesar Chavez Avenue from Lorena to Mednik. The parade will be followed by at street festival on Mednik at Cesar Chavez Ave. Information: www.cmcpla.com. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Rod Hall (R&B). 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 - BEACH = CULTURE PERFORMANCES AT THE ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE. Jacaranda's Prepared Piano Classic: Adam Tendler plays John Cage. The concert will feature John Cage's classic "Sonata and Interludes" for prepared piano. The performance will take place from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made with Eventbrite via the Annenberg Beach House website. The Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway. See website for current parking fees. Information: (310) 458-4904 or www.annenbergbeachhouse.com. SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Artists TBA. 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. WEST HOLLYWOOD - WEST HOLLYWOOD CHILDREN'S CONCERT. A children's "Sound of Music" concert sponsored by the City of West Hollywood and presented by the Unity and Diversity Arts Foundation and European Arts will take place at 4 p.m. in Plummer Park's Fiesta Hall, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. The concert is dedicated to the victims of child and family abuse. Information: (818) 300-2048 or www.weho.org, go to "news." To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. HOLLYWOOD - MONDAY NIGHT J.A.M. (JAZZED AND MOTIVATED) SESSIONS AT THE FORD THEATERS. The free interactive J.A.M. Sessions, guided by 2012 Ford season artists, offer a variety of Monday night sessions centered around movement, music and drumming. Programs begin at 7 p.m. and are open to everyone, from the completely inexperienced to amateurs and professionals. Upcoming sessions: September 10 - A Taste of Hawaii: Hula and Ukulele, September 17 - West African Dance, and September 24 - Drum Circle. Reservations recommended. See website for full schedules. The Ford Theaters are located at 2580 Cahuenga Boulvard East. Information: (323) 461-3673 or http://www.fordtheaters.org.. CERRITOS - PATRIOT DAY CONCERT. Cerritos residents and community members are invited to attend the special Patriot Day concert to be held at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. The event will be held in honor of the victims and heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. The evening will include a brief ceremony with the Cerritos City Council, a moment of silence, and a concert featuring patriotic music. Snacks will be available for purchase, and pets are not allowed in the park during special events. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.cerritos.us. 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 include a concert of patriotic music by the Huntington Beach Concert Band, a keynote address by Lieutenant Colonel John T. Giese, Jr. of the U.S. Marine Corps, an Iraq War veteran, a memorial candle lighting and moment of silence to pay tribute those lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and 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. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. on most Wednesdays. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CITY OF LA 2012 LATINO HERITAGE MONTH OPENING CEREMONIES. The City of Los Angeles will honor the contributions of DREAMers at the Latino Heritage Month opening ceremonies. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - noon on the South Lawn of LA City Hall, 200 North Spring Street. The event will include arts and crafts for children, refreshments, and a performance by the Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz). Information: (213) 202-5500 or www.facebook.com/HeritageLA. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Paul Anthony Romero, 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. To return to the top of the page, click here. BEVERLY HILLS - CONCERTS ON CANON. California Feetwarmers (Eclectic). The City of Beverly Hills presents the 2012 season of Concerts on Canon. Concerts take place from 6 - 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 - 8 p.m. at the Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Drive (between the Montage Hotel and Bouchon). Seating is available on a first-come basis with an open grass area for picnic blankets, tables and chairs. Validation for free parking will be provided at the concert information table. Information: (310) 285-2537 or www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/events/concerts.asp. 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) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES USC Thornton Symphony. Carl St. Clair, USC Thornton's principal conductor, steps into his new role as artistic leader of the USC Thornton orchestras with a concert including Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major and Beethoven: Overture to Egmont. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus. Ask about the arts parking discount when coming to campus for a performance. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "JAZZ IT UP" AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard in Century City, will be presenting free jazz concerts by KJAZZ artists on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Center Court. Performances will include: Aug. 30 - John Egizi Trio, Sept. 13 - Emile Poree, Sept. 20 - Willie McNeil Trio, and Sept. 27 - Kai Kurosawa. No performance on Sept. 6. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. The fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. will take place on the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and complimentary dance lessons (couples or singles are welcome). Tonight: Classic Rock with The Answer, Dance lessons - Locomotion/60s. Information: http://www.westfield.com/santaanita, click Facebook link and go to "Events." CERRITOS - FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN LIBERTY PARK PLAZA. Crown City Dixieland Band. Concerts take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Liberty Park Plaza, 19211 Studebaker Road. Information: (562) 916-1254, (562) 916-8565 or www.cerritos.us. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series continues through October to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza, 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and/or at the south side of City Hall, Second/Harvard. Seating not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight's performances are: Lost Ravelers in the Public Plaza, Random Spark at the Chamber of Commerce, and Drowsey Maggie (Folk) at City Hall. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Scripps College: Levitt on the Lawn at Scripps with Celtic Spring (Irish/Celtic). Bring a picnic or purchase a dinner at the concert. The performance will take place from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on the Bowling Green at Scripps College. See website for map/directions. Information: (909) 607-9372, (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu; also www.collegescalendar.org. 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 - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Kyle Beutler at 6 p.m. and Michelle Kasajian at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Green Natives (Cover Band). 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. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION. The Latin American Heritage Celebration will take place from 1 - 4 p.m. at Angelus Plaza, 255 South Hill Street. There will be a variety of bands and folk ensembles, including a performance by the Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz). Information: (213) 623-4352 x317. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES "Must We Always Sing as Men Have Sung - Women, the Arts and Music." Scholar and choral music director Joan Catoni Conlon explores the portrayals of women within the choral tradition, from the Renaissance through the 20th Century, joined by the USC Thornton Concert Choir and faculty member Cristian Grases. The program will take place at 2 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall on the USC campus. Ask about the arts parking discount when coming to campus for a performance. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. 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. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "JAZZPOP" AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM. Vinny Golia Sextet. JazzPOP, the Hammer Museum's creative jazz series, returns to the museum courtyard in September. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The performances are at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Parking is available in the garage under the museum for reduced rates after 6 p.m. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu. SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. Saguaro Piano Trio: Elizabeth Jeanne Schumann, piano, Luanne Homzy, violin, and Peter Myers, cello. The program will include works by Gernot Wolfgang, Mozart and Mendelssohn. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in the Los Angeles Harbor College Music Recital Hall, 111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington. See website for directions to the campus. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.palosverdes.com/sbcms or www.lahc.cc.ca.us. SANTA FE SPRINGS - FIESTAS PATRIAS CELEBRATION. The Fiestas Patrias celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain will take place from 6 - 11 p.m. at Town Center Hall Plaza at the Santa Fe Springs Civic Center, 11740 E. Telegraph Road. There will be live mariachi music, folklorico dancers, Mexican food booths (fee), and a performance by the band Bumptown (Latin/Variety). The evening will begin with the traditional "grito," and this year's event will recognize the culture, music and dance of the region of the Yucatan Peninsula. Information: (562) 692-0261 or www.santafesprings.org. SANTA MONICA - FAMILY CONCERTS AT THE SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARIES. On Sept. 8 - "Harp for Little Hearts" with Charissa Barger. The performance will take place from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Activity Room at the Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. The program of classical music and storytelling is recommended for children ages 3 - 8. On Sept. 14 - Folk Singing with Sandii Castleberry. The program will take place at 3:45 p.m. at the Montana Branch Library, 1704 Montana Avenue. Information: (310) 458-8621 (Main Library), (310) 458-8682 (Montana Branch) or www.smpl.org. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here.
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 merchandise and food vendors. On Saturday there also will be music by Dean Mora and His Modern Rhythmists with emcee Maxwell De Mille, and Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys, plus fashion shows coordinated by costumer Natalie Meyer. On Sunday 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. 1920s dress is encouraged; bring blankets or lawn chairs for the outdoor concerts, and Prohibition will be strictly enforced. No pets allowed. 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. EL SEGUNDO - EL SEGUNDO CONCERTS IN THE LIBRARY SERIES. Flashback. Flashback is a classical trio playing classic rock, vintage soul and standards from all eras from Coldplay and Led Zeppelin to Frank Sinatra and Burt Bacharach. 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. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Emily Simonian at 6 p.m. and Michael Bradley at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - WORLD CITY PERFORMANCES SERIES. Barynya: Dance and Music of Russia. The ensemble performs traditional Russian, Ukranian, Cossack, Siberian, Jewish and Russian Gypsy dances with musicians performing on authentic Russian musical instruments. World City programs feature internationally renowned artists performing in the outdoor W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheater at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (2nd/Grand). Shows are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are distributed at Grand Avenue/2nd Street beginning at 10 a.m. for the first show and 11 a.m. for the second show. The Music Center also offers family workshops in the adjacent Blue Ribbon Garden on World City performance days. Information: (213) 972-4396, (213) 972-7211, www.musiccenter.org/events/worldcity or www.musiccenter.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON OLVERA STREET. The celebration of Mexico's independence will take place from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on September 15 and 16. There will be both popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historical displays, food vendors, artisan exhibits and more. Events take place at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (Olvera Street), downtown Los Angeles across from Union Station. Information: (213) 485-8372 or www.elpueblo.lacity.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - SATURDAYS OFF THE 405 AT THE GETTY CENTER. Saturdays of the 405 will include DJs and band performances, and gallery viewings in a casual atmosphere from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the Museum Courtyard at the Getty Center. Reservations are not required. This month's performance will be by Poolside ("Daytime Disco"/Electronic/Dance). Parking at the Getty is $10 after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. MANHATTAN BEACH - PREVIEWS CONCERTS AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Saxophonist Chika Inoue is a winner of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus Young Artists Competition and currently is pursuing her Doctoral degree at USC. Her 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. Blue Breeze Band (Motown/Jazz/R&B). 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. PUENTE HILLS/ROWLAND HEIGHTS - L.A. COUNTY ARTS FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Undercover Girls (All-Female Classic Rock). The concert will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at Pathfinder Park, 18150 East Pathfinder Road. Information: (562) 690-0933 or www.lacountyarts.org. SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/WAKE UP WITH THE WAVES CHILDRENS CONCERTS. DidiPop. The Santa Monica Pier will be presenting children's concerts from 9 - 11 a.m. on the pier on Saturdays through October 27. The interactive concerts for young children include a variety of singing, dancing, music and movement plus special guests. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.wakeupwiththewaves.com or www.santamonicapier.org. TORRANCE - SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN OLD TORRANCE. Artists TBA. Buffalo Fire Department Live concerts take place on Saturdays from 6 - 9 p.m. in The Courtyard, 1261 Cabrillo Avenue. Bring lawn chairs, and alcohol is not permitted. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.oldtorranceneighbors.org. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. BEVERLY HILLS - MUSIC AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FARMERS MARKET. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. There is music at the market from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September entertainment: Sept. 2 - Jean Dean, Sept. 9 - Ron Ely, Sept. 16 - School of Rock West LA House Band, Sept. 23 - TBA, and Sept. 30 - East of Lincoln. Information: (310) 285-6830, www.beverlyhills.org, go to "Attractions," or www.beverlyhillsfarmersmarket.org. 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 merchandise and food vendors. On Saturday there also will be music by Dean Mora and His Modern Rhythmists with emcee Maxwell De Mille, and Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys, plus fashion shows coordinated by costumer Natalie Meyer. On Sunday 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. 1920s dress is encouraged; bring blankets or lawn chairs for the outdoor concerts, and Prohibition will be strictly enforced. No pets allowed. 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 - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES Pomona College: Celliola and Friends. Cynthia Fogg, viola and Tom Flaherty, cello, with Genevieve Feiwen Lee, toy piano, William Peterson, organ, Peter Yates, guitar and voice, and Alexandra Grabarchuk, mezzo-soprano. The program will include music by Flaherty, Peter Yates and others. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155 or www.music.pomona.edu; also www.collegescalendar.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON OLVERA STREET. The celebration of Mexico's independence will take place from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on September 15 and 16. There will be both popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historical displays, food vendors, artisan exhibits and more. Events take place at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (Olvera Street), downtown Los Angeles across from Union Station. Information: (213) 485-8372 or www.elpueblo.lacity.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - EVENTS AT LA PLAZA CULTURA Y ARTES. On Sept. 16 - Viva Mexico! A Mexican Independence Day Celebration. The program will take place from noon - 4 p.m. and will include live music and dance performances, and art, culinary and garden workshops. On Sept. 28 - Bailamos! Rhythms of My City. The evening program will begin at 6 p.m. and will include music performances by Camabalache, Buyepongo, and Son Mayor, plus dance lessons and KPFK radio personality Betta Arcos. Both events will take place at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main Street. Information: (888) 488-8083 or http://www.lapca.org. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Salastina Music Society. 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. Information: (323) 857-6234, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae). 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. PALOS VERDES - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. Saguaro Piano Trio: Elizabeth Jeanne Schumann, piano, Luanne Homzy, violin, and Peter Meyers, cello. The program will include works by Gernot Wolfgang, Mozart and Mendelssohn. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga in Rancho Palos Verdes. Information: (310) 376-2169 or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms. SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Nathalie Alice. 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 top of the page, click here. HOLLYWOOD - MONDAY NIGHT J.A.M. (JAZZED AND MOTIVATED) SESSIONS AT THE FORD THEATERS. The free interactive J.A.M. Sessions, guided by 2012 Ford season artists, offer a variety of Monday night sessions centered around movement, music and drumming. Programs begin at 7 p.m. and are open to everyone, from the completely inexperienced to amateurs and professionals. Upcoming sessions: September 10 - A Taste of Hawaii: Hula and Ukulele, September 17 - West African Dance, and September 24 - Drum Circle. Reservations recommended. See website for full schedules. The Ford Theaters are located at 2580 Cahuenga Boulvard East. Information: (323) 461-3673 or http://www.fordtheaters.org.. PASADENA - L.A. COUNTY ARTS FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Los Pinguos (Argentinian/World). The concert will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa Street. Information: (626) 744-6522 or www.lacountyarts.org. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. There are no performances scheduled on this date. CULVER CITY - DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY THIRD WEDNESDAYS. The Downtown Culver City "Third Wednesdays" take place every third Wednesday of the month from 5 - 9 p.m. 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 event will also will feature special offers from businesses throughout the downtown area, as well as outdoor entertainment and other activities. See website for location information/participating businesses and galleries and musical guests. 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 5, String Duo: Lynn Grants, viola, and Maurice Grants, violincello. On September 19, Ergo Music: Eclectic/Baroque music with Adriana Zoppo, viola d'amore, and Anthony Brazier and Asuncion Ojeda, baroque flutes. 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 at 12:45 p.m. on most Wednesdays. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC "VISIONS AND VOICES" SERIES EVENT. Africa's Hope: A Story of Survival and Hope featuring the Mashirika Creative and Performing Arts Group. Africa's Hope is a show that blends the true stories of Rwandan genocide survivors with traditional Intore dance, Kinyarwanda singing, contemporary dance and movement and live East African drumming. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus, and reservations are required. Reservation links are available on the Visions and Voices website. Information: (213) 740-6786 or www.usc.edu/visionsandvoices. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE PLAZA AT FIG AT 7TH. 3rd Scenario (Funk-Jazz). Lunchtime concerts will be held at 12:30 p.m. on the Plaza at Fig at 7th, 735 S. Figueroa Street. Information: http://artsbrookfield.com or www.figat7th.com. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Amanda Sparfield, 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" page, click here. 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) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Performance Forum (one-hour showcase of Conservatory of Music students) in Thayer Hall at 11:30 a.m. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "JAZZ IT UP" AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard in Century City, will be presenting free jazz concerts by KJAZZ artists on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Center Court. Performances will include: Aug. 30 - John Egizi Trio, Sept. 13 - Emile Poree, Sept. 20 - Willie McNeil Trio, and Sept. 27 - Kai Kurosawa. No performance on Sept. 6. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity. ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. The fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. will take place on the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and complimentary dance lessons (couples or singles are welcome). Tonight: Disco Fever with The Hodads, Dance lessons - New York Hustle and Saturday Night Fever line dance. Information: http://www.westfield.com/santaanita, click Facebook link and go to "Events." AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music Concert. The program will include a variety of chamber music performed by violinist Charles Stegeman and friends. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. in the Munson Recital Hall on the East Campus. The APU campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series continues through October to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza, 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and/or at the south side of City Hall, Second/Harvard. Seating not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight's performances are: Modal Tease String Band in the Public Plaza, Nobody's Station at the Chamber of Commerce, and the Ryan Tracy Band at City Hall. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us. 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 - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Damien Jordan at 6 p.m. and No Look Escape at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. The Tydes (Surf). 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. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Louis Van Taylor. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "JAZZPOP" AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM. Aram Shelton Quartet. JazzPOP, the Hammer Museum's creative jazz series, returns to the museum courtyard in September. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The performances are at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. Parking is available in the garage under the museum for reduced rates after 6 p.m. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu. SANTA FE SPRINGS - L.A. COUNTY ARTS FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi). The concert will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive. Picnics are welcome, and bring your own chair. Information: (562) 946-6476 or www.santafesprings.org. To return to the top of the page, click here.
AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. University Choir and Orchestra, Debut Concert. Dr. John Sutton, conductor. The performance launches the 2012-13 season and will take place at 6 p.m. in Wilden Hall on the East Campus. The APU campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES Pomona College: Keyboard Kaleidoscope. Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano and harpsichord, with music by Cage, Chopin, Couperin and Crumb. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155 or www.music.pomona.edu; also www.collegescalendar.org. DUARTE - SALUTE TO ROUTE 66 PARADE. The Salute to Route 66 parade will begin at 10 a.m. along Huntington Drive between Cotter and Mt. Olive in Duarte and will feature antique and classic cars, marching bands, equestrian units and local community groups. This year's theme is "Get Fit on Route 66." Details on events following the parade TBA. Information: (626) 357-7931, www.duarteroute66parade.com or www.accessduarte.com. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Curtis Jarvis at 6 p.m. and Tuckbox at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CENTRAL AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL. The Central American Independence Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday in the area around MacArthur Park. The main stage for entertainment will be located at Wilshire/Alvarado. The Central American Independence Parade will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. from Pico/Vermont to Park View/7th. Information: (323) 632-2380 or www.cofeca.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Academy Young Artist Performances in Thayer Hall at 4:30 p.m. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Jimi Nelson and the Drifting Cowboys (Country). 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 - PASADENA SYMPHONY AND POPS MUSIC UNDER THE STARS. The Pasadena Symphony and Pops, with co-host/conductor Larry Blank and host and emcee Jason Alexander, will present a special community concert at 7 p.m. in front of Pasadena City Hall (Centennial Square). This year's concert will celebrate the life of Marvin Hamlisch, and the orchestra will be playing many of his most memorable songs. There also will be music by Gershwin, Jule Styne and others, with performances by pianist Jason Robert Brown, singer Valerie Perri, and singer Lisa Vroman. The site will open for picnics at 5:30 p.m. and will include a musical instrument petting zoo for children and food trucks. Information: www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org, go to about, then news and calendar, or www.cityofpasadena.net. SAN PEDRO - LIGHT AT THE LIGHTHOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL. Light at the Lighthouse is a Christian praise and worship music festival which will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 West Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro. The event will include both local and national praise groups, along with food vendors, fellowship activities, and activities for children. Information: www.lightatthelighthouse.com. SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/WAKE UP WITH THE WAVES CHILDRENS CONCERTS. "Music is Fun" Electric Band and Karlie Kemper. The Santa Monica Pier will be presenting children's concerts from 9 - 11 a.m. on the pier on Saturdays through October 27. The interactive concerts for young children include a variety of singing, dancing, music and movement plus special guests. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.wakeupwiththewaves.com or www.santamonicapier.org. TORRANCE - SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN OLD TORRANCE. Windy Ridge. Buffalo Fire Department Live concerts take place on Saturdays from 6 - 9 p.m. in The Courtyard, 1261 Cabrillo Avenue. Bring lawn chairs, and alcohol is not permitted. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.oldtorranceneighbors.org. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Symphony Orchestra. The APU, directed by Christopher Russell, will present a concert at 4 p.m. in the Upper Turner Campus Center on the east campus. The program will include Ravel: Pavane, Bartok: Piano Concerto No. 3, fetauring pianist Joel Clifft, Lutoslawski: Chain 3, and Stravinsky: Firebird Suite. The APU campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music. BEVERLY HILLS - MUSIC AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FARMERS MARKET. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. There is music at the market from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September entertainment: Sept. 2 - Jean Dean, Sept. 9 - Ron Ely, Sept. 16 - School of Rock West LA House Band, Sept. 23 - TBA, and Sept. 30 - East of Lincoln. Information: (310) 285-6830, www.beverlyhills.org, go to "Attractions," or www.beverlyhillsfarmersmarket.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC "VISIONS AND VOICES" SERIES EVENT. Ndugu Chancler: 60 Years of Life and Music. Though best known as the drummer on Michael Jackson's hit "Billie Jean," Ndugu Chancler has played a key role in jazz and popular music for the past 60 years. He will share his life and music in an afternoon of video, performances by USC Thornton students and special guests, and presentations by a select group of musicians who have worked with the drummer over the years. The event will take place at 3 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus, and reservations are required. Reservation links are available on the Visions and Voices website. Information: (213) 740-6786 or www.usc.edu/visionsandvoices. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CENTRAL AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL AND PARADE. The Central American Independence Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday in the area around MacArthur Park. The main stage for entertainment will be located at Wilshire/Alvarado. The Central American Independence Parade will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. from Pico/Vermont to Park View/7th. Information: (323) 632-2380 or www.cofeca.org. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Pianist James Boyk. 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. Information: (323) 857-6234, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - FAMILY JAM AT THE UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM. Family Jam: Samba Rhythm with Samba Society. Family Jam is a monthly world music series for families which will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. The series will provide an opportunity for young people to listen to and learn about various global music traditions that relate to the Museum's collections and exhibitions, and then to make music themselves with performers and museum educators, many of whom are UCLA student musicians. The program will take place at the Fowler Museum courtyard on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or www.fowler.ucla.edu. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Sgt Peppers (Beatles Tribute). 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. Idle Hands. 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. (JAZZED AND MOTIVATED) SESSIONS AT THE FORD THEATERS. The free interactive J.A.M. Sessions, guided by 2012 Ford season artists, offer a variety of Monday night sessions centered around movement, music and drumming. Programs begin at 7 p.m. and are open to everyone, from the completely inexperienced to amateurs and professionals. Upcoming sessions: September 10 - A Taste of Hawaii: Hula and Ukulele, September 17 - West African Dance, and September 24 - Drum Circle. Reservations recommended. See website for full schedules. The Ford Theaters are located at 2580 Cahuenga Boulvard East. Information: (323) 461-3673 or http://www.fordtheaters.org.. 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, www.downeyca.org or http://www.folkjam.org. CLAREMONT - CGU CONCERTS AT THE CLAREMONT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (CST). Works by Beethoven, Bloch, Piazzolla and Shchedrin with Kate Lisman, violin, and Mark Uranker, piano. Sponsored by the Department of Music at Claremont Graduate University and the Claremont School of Theology, the concerts will take place on Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. in Kresge Chapel at the Claremont School of Theology, 1325 N. College Avenue (unless otherwise indicated). Information: (909) 607-3289 or www.cgu.edu, Music Department. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. on most Wednesdays. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Soohyung Yoo, 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. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Claremont McKenna College: Oliver Messianen's Harawi - Chant d'amour et de mort. The program will feature Lucy Shelton, soprano, and Gayle Blankenberg, piano, and will take place from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the Marian Miner Cook Auditorium, 385 E. 8th Street. Information: (909) 621-8244 or www.collegescalendar.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) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Performance Forum (one-hour showcase of Conservatory of Music students) in Thayer Hall at 11:30 a.m. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "JAZZ IT UP" AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard in Century City, will be presenting free jazz concerts by KJAZZ artists on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Center Court. Performances will include: Aug. 30 - John Egizi Trio, Sept. 13 - Emile Poree, Sept. 20 - Willie McNeil Trio, and Sept. 27 - Kai Kurosawa. No performance on Sept. 6. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity. To return to the main "Concerts By Date" calendar page, click here. ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. The fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. will take place on the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and complimentary dance lessons (couples or singles are welcome). Tonight: Ballroom Night with Pete Jacobs Cafe Society Club, Dance lessons - Foxtrot and East Coast Swing. Information: http://www.westfield.com/santaanita, click Facebook link and go to "Events." CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series continues through October to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza, 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and/or at the south side of City Hall, Second/Harvard. Seating not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight's performances are: Average Jazz Band (Jazz) in the Public Plaza, Steve Rushingwind Band at the Chamber of Commerce, and Couch Party at City Hall. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES Pomona College: Art Songs of Latin America. Ursula Kleinecke-Boyer, soprano. The performance of songs by Catan, Guastavino, Revueltas and others is co-sponsored by Chicano-Latino Student Affairs and will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155 or www.music.pomona.edu; also www.collegescalendar.org. 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 - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Paul Anderson at 6 p.m. and Pandas On The Run at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. NO SHARK LAGOON NIGHT EVENT TONIGHT. 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. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - EVENTS AT LA PLAZA CULTURA Y ARTES. On Sept. 16 - Viva Mexico! A Mexican Independence Day Celebration. The program will take place from noon - 4 p.m. and will include live music and dance performances, and art, culinary and garden workshops. On Sept. 28 - Bailamos! Rhythms of My City. The evening program will begin at 6 p.m. and will include music performances by Camabalache, Buyepongo, and Son Mayor, plus dance lessons and KPFK radio personality Betta Arcos. Both events will take place at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main Street. Information: (888) 488-8083 or http://www.lapca.org. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Janis Mann. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. NORWALK - CERRITOS COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Today's program in the ongoing piano lecture/concert series will feature pianist Sung-A Lee. The program will take place at 11 a.m. in the Burnight Center Building Room BC - 51 on the Cerritos College campus, 11110 Alondra Boulevard. Information: (562) 860-2451 x2629 or www.cerritos.edu/music.
BALDWIN PARK - SKATE ROCK FEST. Skate Rock Fest will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Baldwin Park Skate Park/Teen Center, 15050 Badillo. The event will include a variety of skate activities, live music from local rock and garage bands, music industry/skate vendor booths and raffle prizes. Information: (626) 960-7171 or www.baldwinpark.com. COVINA - COVINA SWING BAND FESTIVAL. The Covina Concert Band presents the 2012 Covina Swing Band Festival. The event will take place from 1 - 9 p.m. at the Covina Park Bandshell, 301 N. 4th Street (at Badillo). Bands will be: 1 p.m. - Covina Concert Swing Band, 2 p.m. - Glentones, 3 p.m. - LAPD Swing Band, 4 p.m. - Palminteri and the Big Band, 5 p.m. - Windwmill Big Band, 6 p.m. - Harmony Sisters and the Little Big Band, 7 p.m. - Music Masters, and 8 p.m. - Big Wednesday Band. Information: (626) 332-0020, www.covinaconcertband.org or www.covinaca.gov. GLENDALE - GLENDALE UNITY FESTIVAL. The Glendale Unity Festival will take place from 2 - 7 p.m. on Brand Boulevard between California and Wilson. The international festival celebrating the city's diversity will include live entertainment by local performance groups, children's activities, international food vendors and gourmet food trucks. Admission and parking are free. Information: (818) 548-4844 or www.ci.glendale.ca.us/UnityFest2012.aspx. LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Thelma Medina at 6 p.m. and Hana Kim at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 74TH ANNUAL CHINATOWN MOON FESTIVAL. The Chinatown Moon Festival will take place from 5 - 11 p.m. at Chinatown Central and West Plazas, 943 - 951 N. Broadway. The event will include art gallery exhibits, cooking demonstrations, artisan demonstrations from 5 - 9:30 p.m., storytelling, moon viewing with telescopes provided by the Griffith Observatory, dragon/lion dances at 8 p.m., calligraphy workshops from 5 - 8:30 p.m., food trucks and food booths, main stage with cultural performances and a DJ, a live music stage, craft beer garden and more. Information: (213) 680-0243 or www.chinatownla.com. LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - SIMON RODIA DAY OF THE DRUM FESTIVAL AND WATTS TOWERS JAZZ FESTIVAL. The Day of the Drum festival will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will include a performance by Ndugu Chancler at 4 p.m. Masters of Ceremonies for the day are Ndugu Chancler and James Janisse. The Watts Towers Jazz Festival features performances from both established and emerging artists from the area and will take place on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Jazz Festival will include performances by Alaadun, The Ray Bailey Trio, the Azar Lawrence Ensemble and JMP All Stars featuring Patrice Rushen, Bobby Rodriguez, Justo Almario and other. Masters of Ceremonies for the event will be Kamau Daaood and James Janisse. Both events will take place at the Watts Towers Arts Center, 1727 E. 107th Street in Watts, and there will be children's activites from noon - 4:30 p.m., a universal drum circle, guided tours of the Watts Towers, and art exhibits. There is easy access to the facility from the Metro Blue Line. Information: (213) 847-4646 or www.wattstowers.org. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Jimbo Ross and the Bodacious Bayou Blues Band. 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 - COLBURN SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE. The first concert of the Colburn Orchestra's season will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Avenue. For this year's performances, there will be three levels of seating, two ticket prices and a limited seating for free tickets. Registration is required for free tickets and may be done via the Colburn School website. The orchestra will be conducted by Yehuda Gilad, with soloist Beiyao Ji, piano. The program will include Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30, and Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54. Information: (213) 621-2200, www.colburnschool.edu/colburnorchestra or http://theambassadorauditorium.org. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FRIENDS OF MUSIC CONCERTS. Benjamin Britten: The Company of Heaven and other selections. Dr. Timothy Howard will lead the PPC's Kirk Choir, soloists Judith Siirila, soprano, and Michael Smith, tenor, organ, and the Friends of Music Orchestra in The Company of Heaven. The program marks the Southland's kickoff of the centennial celebration of Britten's birth, and there also will be a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. by Kirk Choir member and Pasadena Star-News music critic Robert D. Thomas. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Pasadena Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppc.net. SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/WAKE UP WITH THE WAVES CHILDRENS CONCERTS. "Ride the Surf with Gidget and Friends." In this special show on the West End of the pier, the real Gidget will share her stories accompanied by a treasure hunt. The Santa Monica Pier will be presenting children's concerts from 9 - 11 a.m. on the pier on Saturdays through October 27. The interactive concerts for young children include a variety of singing, dancing, music and movement plus special guests. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.wakeupwiththewaves.com or www.santamonicapier.org. TORRANCE - SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN OLD TORRANCE. Flying Utensils. Buffalo Fire Department Live concerts take place on Saturdays from 6 - 9 p.m. in The Courtyard, 1261 Cabrillo Avenue. Bring lawn chairs, and alcohol is not permitted. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.oldtorranceneighbors.org. BEVERLY HILLS - MUSIC AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FARMERS MARKET. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. There is music at the market from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September entertainment: Sept. 2 - Jean Dean, Sept. 9 - Ron Ely, Sept. 16 - School of Rock West LA House Band, Sept. 23 - TBA, and Sept. 30 - East of Lincoln. Information: (310) 285-6830, www.beverlyhills.org, go to "Attractions," or www.beverlyhillsfarmersmarket.org. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES USC Thornton Wind Ensemble. H. Robert Reynolds and Sharon Lavery lead the ensemble in "Favorites," a concert including Thornton composition faculty Frank Ticheli's Symphony No. 1, Oscar Navarro: Downey Overture, Strauss: Serenade, and Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus. Ask about the arts parking discount when coming to campus for a performance. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. The Mojave Trio. 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. Information: (323) 857-6234, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org. LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - SIMON RODIA DAY OF THE DRUM FESTIVAL AND WATTS TOWERS JAZZ FESTIVAL. The Day of the Drum festival will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will include a performance by Ndugu Chancler at 4 p.m. Masters of Ceremonies for the day are Ndugu Chancler and James Janisse. The Watts Towers Jazz Festival features performances from both established and emerging artists from the area and will take place on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Jazz Festival will include performances by Alaadun, The Ray Bailey Trio, the Azar Lawrence Ensemble and JMP All Stars featuring Patrice Rushen, Bobby Rodriguez, Justo Almario and other. Masters of Ceremonies for the event will be Kamau Daaood and James Janisse. Both events will take place at the Watts Towers Arts Center, 1727 E. 107th Street in Watts, and there will be children's activites from noon - 4:30 p.m., a universal drum circle, guided tours of the Watts Towers, and art exhibits. There is easy access to the facility from the Metro Blue Line. Information: (213) 847-4646 or www.wattstowers.org. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - AMERICAN YOUTH SYMPHONY. Alexander Treger, conductor, with guest soloist Simone Porter, violin. The first concert of the season will take place at 7 p.m. in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. The program will include Dooley: Point Blank (Los Angeles premiere), Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 6 in D Major, and Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major (Titan). There also will be a pre-concert talk at 6 p.m. Members do not require a reservation for the concert, but non-members must go to the American Youth Symphony website to reserve a ticket for the performance. Information: (310) 470-2332 or www.aysymphony.org. MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Brazil Brasil (Brazilian Samba/Bossa Nova). 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. WHITTIER - RIO HONDO SYMPHONY. Kimo Furumoto, conductor, with jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe. "American Classics." The program for the opening concert of the season will include: Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man and Lincoln Portrait, Duke Ellington - New World A-Comin', Bill Cunliffe - "To Ruth," with the Imaginacion Trio, Bernstein/Cunliffe - West Side Story Medley, and Gershwin/Cunliffe - I Got Rhythm. 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.
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