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CONCERTS BY DATE - ORANGE COUNTY

This page lists concerts by date for cities in Orange 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.

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29

BREA - BREA CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Off the Record (Big Band). Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Boulevard (one block south of Imperial Highway). Information: (714) 990-7771, (714) 990-7100 or www.cityofbrea.net.

BUENA PARK - BUENA PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Paperback Writer (Beatles Tribute). Concerts continue from 7 - 9 p.m. at Buena Park Downtown (shopping center), 308 on the Mall (La Palma between Dale and Stanton). Information: (714) 503-5000 and www.buenaparkdonwtown.com (BP Downtown), or (714) 236-3860, www.buenapark.com and www.buenaparkfinearts.com (City of Buena Park).

ORANGE - ORANGE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2012. The Fenians (Irish). Concerts are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hart Park Band Shell, 701 South Glassell Street near the 22 Freeway. No pets, please. Information: (714) 744-7278 or www.cityoforange.org.

ORANGE - OC PARKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Cold Duck (R&B/70s Top 40/Funk). The concerts will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road. May be fee for park entry. Information: (714) 973-6835, (714) 973-3173 or www.ocparks.com.

SEAL BEACH - SEAL BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. LA Vation (U2 Tribute). Concerts are presented by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce and take place Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. in Eisenhower Park next to the Seal Beach Pier. Information: (562) 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org.

TEMPLE CITY - TEMPLE CITY CONCERTS IN THE PARK. 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.

THURSDAY AUGUST 30

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM FARMERS MARKET. Farmers Market hours are noon - 7 p.m. Bands and entertainment times vary. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Chris Anderson Group (Blues). Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Nicole Vaughn and Her Lovely Band (Country/Americana) from 6 - 9 p.m. Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Summer's End Weekend with the Aquabats (Surf/Rock/Ska) in the Palm Court Arts Complex. Thursday events are in the Palm Court Arts Complex, Friday events are on the Dance Concourse, and Saturday events are on the Runway Stage (unless otherwise noted). The Hangar Cafe will open at 6 p.m., and all performances begin at 8:15 p.m. Admission is free, and concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available for stage performances, and lawn chairs are welcome. The OCGP is located off the 5 Freeway at Sand Canyon. Information: (949) 724-6247, (866) 829-3829 or www.ocgp.org.

MISSION VIEJO - THE CONCERT HOUR AT SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. WEDU. This ensemble is a quartet, but there are only three "regular" members and the fourth person always changes and can play any instrument. The program will take place from noon - 1 p.m. in FA 101 on the Saddleback College campus. College address is 28000 Marguerite Parkway. Information: (949) 582-4656 or www.saddleback.edu.

TUSTIN - PERFORMANCES AT THE DISTRICT TUSTIN LEGACY. Lunchtime concerts with Mike Isberto. His performances will take place from noon - 2 p.m. on The District stage. The District is located at Jamboree/Barranca. Information: (714) 259-1046 or www.thedistricttl.com.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 31

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Prior Axe Band (Classic Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS SUMMER FESTIVAL. Summer's End Weekend with Lavay Smith and her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers (Blues/Swing) on the Dance Concourse. Thursday events are in the Palm Court Arts Complex, Friday events are on the Dance Concourse, and Saturday events are on the Runway Stage (unless otherwise noted). The Hangar Cafe will open at 6 p.m., and all performances begin at 8:15 p.m. Admission is free, and concert parking fee is $10. Limited seating is available for stage performances, and lawn chairs are welcome. The OCGP is located off the 5 Freeway at Sand Canyon. Information: (949) 724-6247, (866) 829-3829 or www.ocgp.org.

ORANGE - ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Opening night for the annual three-day International Street Fair is August 31. Four full blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on nine stages. The event takes place in downtown Orange in the area surrounding the Orange traffic circle, Chapman/Glassell. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. See website for full schedule of events, international "themed" areas and types of food for sale. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1

COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA. The Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with celebrity appearances, music and dance performances, activities and workshops. Most events are Saturdays and Sundays between noon and 5 p.m. in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. Over 75 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules and complete event information. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org, click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/.

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Adam's Attic (Alt. Rock) from 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - NEWPORT DUNES SUMMER CONCERTS. Fantastic Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute). Free concerts are Saturdays (unless otherwise noted) from 6 - 8 p.m. at Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive. See website for directions. No fee for concerts but fee for parking. Information: (949) 729-3863 or www.newportdunes.com.

TUSTIN - "TRIBUTE TO SUMMER" CONCERTS AT THE DISTRICT AT TUSTIN LEGACY. Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash Tribute). Performances will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. on the District stage. The District is located at Jamboree/Barranca. Information: (714) 259-1046 or www.thedistricttl.com.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2

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

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

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

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Baritone Mark Palmer. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Singer/Guitarist Brooke Ramel (Soft Rock Classics) from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5

ORANGE - OC PARKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Phat Cat Swinger (Vegas-Style Swing). The concerts will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road. May be fee for park entry. Information: (714) 973-6835, (714) 973-3173 or www.ocparks.com.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Upstream (Calypso/Reggae). Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Piano lecture/recital with Charles Fiero. The program will take place at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall on the CSUF campus. Unless otherwise noted, performances take place in the (Music) Recital Hall, Minor Hall or the Meng Concert Hall on the California State University campus. The campus is located at Nutwood and State College Boulevard. See website for directions. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Danny Maika (Soft Rock from the Islands) from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Stoney B Blues Band. New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

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

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

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Golden West Pops (Pops/Variety) from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

MISSION VIEJO - "BREAKFAST WITH GARY AND KELLY" RADIO SHOW LIVECAST. The "Breakfast with Gary and Kelly" radio show will present a free livecast from the Norman P. Murray Community Center Sycamore Room at 24932 Veterans Way, with vocalist, composer, musician, arranger and producer Bobby Caldwell. The livecast will begin at 9 a.m., and the audience will be admitted for the 10 a.m. to noon portion of the show. Admission is free but seating is limited and reservations are required. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m., and reservations may be made through the KSBR website. Information: (949) 582-5747 or www.ksbr.org.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra. New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Deep Sea, The Marauders, Big Mick and The Curl. Museum parking lot, 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday surf music concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

NEWPORT BEACH - SUNDAY MUSICALE AT THE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY. Chamber Music with the Triple Entendre trio. The performance will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert pianist Rob Woyshner and soprano Adriana Morrison. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Kids Club with Wonderworld Puppets from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11

LAGUNA NIGUEL - SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBANCE EVENT. The City of Laguna Niguel will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Event to pay tribute to those who lost their lives, were injured, or suffered loss of family or friends in the tragedy. The event will also honor local firefighters, law enforcement and members of the Armed Forces who make daily sacrifices to keep the community safe. The event will take place in the Crown Vally Community Park amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, from 6 - 7 p.m. and will include a performance of patriotic music. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for seating. Information: (949) 425-5100, (949) 362-4351 or www.cityoflagunaniguel.org.

YORBA LINDA - 9/11 ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE AT THE NIXON LIBRARY. A special commemoration of the 9/11 attacks will be held in the White House East Room of the Nixon Library from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a keynote speech by U.S. Marine Corps General Melvin Spiese and patriotic musical performances by the Orange High School Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, and the Villa Park High School Band. The Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13

ALISO VIEJO - AVCA CHILDREN'S CONCERT. The performance by children's group Hullabaloo will take place from 11 - 11:45 a.m. at the Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater. The Stroller Strides one hour full-body cardio workout is also open to mothers before the program from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Information: (949) 425-2500 and www.avca.net, or www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Soundbytes (Variety/Rock). Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14

ANAHEIM - PHOENIX CLUB OKTOBERFEST. Opening weekend for the Phoenix Club's Oktoberfest will be September 14, 15 and 16. Admission is free for the first two weekends only; fee for all food and beverages. There will be German music, folk dancers, contests and children's activities on Sundays. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. - midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Phoenix Club is located at 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue near the Honda Center. Information: (714) 563-4166 x2 or www.thephoenixclub.com.

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

GARDEN GROVE - ARAB-AMERICAN FESTIVAL. The annual cultural festival will include Middle Eastern dance performances, popular Arab American entertainers, a carnival, food court, rides, games, arts and vendor booths. The festival will be held at the Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street (Euclid/Main). Hours are Friday from 2 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. Information: (714) 758-3507 or www.aafestival.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Hwy 40 (Classic Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - SECOND FRIDAY ORGAN RECITAL SERIES. The Second Friday Noonday Organ Recital Series takes place on the second Friday of each month at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, 600 St. Andrews Road. The thirty-minute recital takes place from 12:30 - 1 p.m., and a free lunch is available prior to the concert at 11:30 a.m. Today's performance will feature Dr. Jung-A Lee and guitarist Sam Hines. Information: (949) 631-2880 or www.sapres.org.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Jose Rizo's Mongorama. New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Huntington Beach Concert Band from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

SANTA ANA - CALLE CUATRO'S FIESTAS PATRIAS. The Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Fourth Street ("Calle Cuatro") in Downtown Santa Ana between Broadway and Minter. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and live entertainment. The Fiestas Patrias Parade will take place on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. The parade will begin at 15th and Main, continue south on Main to Civic Center Drive, and proceed west on Civic Center to Flower. Road closures will be in effect in the area beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday's festivities will also include the reading of "El Grito." Information: (714) 966-1788, (714) 571-4230, www.callecuatro.com or www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us.

YORBA LINDA - DOZYNSKI POLISH HARVEST FESTIVAL. The Dozynki Harvest Festival will take place from noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Drive (one block south of Imperial Highway). There will be authentic Polish foods and beer, Polish music and folk dancers in traditional costumes, and more. The event is a celebration of bountiful harvest that dates back to 16th Century Poland and is celebrated in Polish communities throughout the world. Information: (714) 996-8161 or www.polishcenter.org.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Delgado Brothers. New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Surfin' Sundays/Surf City Days at Pier Plaza from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with Surf Kings, Duotones, Insect Surfers, Glasgow Tiki Shakers and Reventlos. Sunday surf music concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert pianist Michael Sellers. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Kids Club with Singer Dave Kinnoin from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SUMMER NIGHTS. Raining Horseshoes (Country). All performances take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. The Mercy 4 (Blues; formerly Buck Wildstar). Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Wheeland Brothers (Acoustic Beach Rock/Reggae) from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz. New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

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

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Dan Krikorian (Acoustic Folk Rock) from 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - FAMILY CONCERT AT THE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY. "Harp for Little Hearts" with Charissa Barger. The performance will take place from 11 a.m. - noon in the Friends Meeting Room of the central Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Soto. New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Pounding Surf DVD Extravaganza Grand Finale with Matt Quilter and special guests. Museum parking lot, 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday surf music concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. British Brass Band. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Kids Club with Tuba-playing juggler/magician from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Thursday and Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. The Answer (Classic Rock). Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28

BUENA PARK - ST. PIUS V CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The fall festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Pius V Church, Beach/Orangethorpe. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and admission and entertainment are free. Friday entertainment will include the groups Solo Records and Fusion Beat, Saturday entertainment will include a Beatles Tribute and the band Aztlan Soul, and Sunday entertainment will include mariachis, the Mai Tais (Surf) and Paul Cavin. Hours are Friday 6 - 11 p.m., Saturday 3 - 11 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 9 p.m. Information: (714) 522-2193 or www.stpius5.org.

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

FULLERTON - ST. JULIANA CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The fall festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Juliana Church, 1316 N. Acacia. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and admission and entertainment are free. Friday entertainment will include the group HSO, Saturday will be Katie Stump, Pasquale Talarico and The Noble Ones. Sunday entertainment will be the Servite Jazz Band, the band Spade, and Two Fifths. Call or check online for hours. Information: (714) 871-2829 or www.stjulianacatholiccommunity.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Border Patrol (Classic Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE PERFORMANCES. 4th Annual Music Alumni Concert. The concert will feature IVC music alumni in jazz, instrumental and vocal performances. The event will take place at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage at the IVC Performing Arts Center. Irvine Valley College is located at 5500 Irvine Center Drive. Information: (949) 451-5333, (949) 451-5488, www.ivcarts.org or www.ivc.edu.

ORANGE - HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL WILD WEST FIESTA. The Fiesta will take place at Holy Family Cathedral, 566 South Glassell Street. Hours TBA. Full entertainment schedule TBA, but will include a performance by The Fenians (Irish) on Saturday night. Information: (714) 639-2900 or www.hfcathedral.org.

YORBA LINDA - OKTOBERFEST AT ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CHURCH. Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Martin de Porres Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Hours are Friday 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee) and entertainment. Friday evening entertainment includes The Silverados (Country); Saturday night entertainment includes Neon Nation (80s); and Sunday afternoon entertainment includes Griff Hamlin and the Circle City Horns (Blues) at 4:30 p.m. Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Derek Bordeaux (R&B/Jazz). New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Ohio Trio Plus (Motown/R&B/Dance). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. The Breakaways (Instrumental Surf) from 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL. The Irvine Global Village Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park at the Irvine Civic Center, 4 Civic Center Plaza (Harvard/Alton). There will be live entertainment throughout the day on several stages, a kids village, international food vendors, an international marketplace, cultural exhibits and more. See website for performance information and shuttle transportation locations (there will not be any parking available at the Civic Center, but bicycles will be allowed). Information: (949) 724-6610, www.irvinefestival.org, or www.cityofirvine.org.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz). New schedule for 2012! Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday night from September 8 - 30 on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Saturday performances will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available for a fee. There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at noon (with live music at lunchtime), a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

COSTA MESA - OC CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL. The Orange County Children's Book Festival will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview (at Arlington). There will be presentations from children's authors and illustrators, animal exhibits, a variety of entertainment, hands-on activities and food and beverage vendors. Stage performances will include a variety of authors and youth bands/singers/entertainers. Information: www.kidsbookfestival.com.

FULLERTON - ST. ANDREWS MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra, Tom Axworthy, director. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 526-6836, (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Third Wheel. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

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