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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.

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     The photos on this page are courtesy of the New York Public Library archives digital gallery. The photo in the heading, "Evening," by Paul Manship, is explained at greater length on the Concerts By City, LA County page. The photo above which is part of the calendar represents Freedom of Speech (gallery permalink: http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/id?1654206). The description of the statue, taken in the context of the period of the fair (which in 1939-40 was prior to the start of World War II), is as follows: "Symbol of democracy. This heroic statue represents Freedom of Speech . . . [created] by Leo Friedlander, it is one of a group of four 30-foot sculptures symbolizing the four basic rights of human liberty -- freedom of Worship, Press, Assembly and Speech -- guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Because these elemental human rights have not been violated or abridged in this country, America can be thankful that its citizens are peaceably engaged in a World's Fair instead of a World War. The group stands at the intersection of Rainbow Avenue and Constitution Mall. The large white structure with the twin towers in the background is the U.S. Government Building."

GUEST GRAPHIC/COLLAGE ARTIST VINCENT MATTINA. Each year the site is pleased to present works of Guest Artists which express or interpret the summer theme in some way. Please welcome Guest Graphic/Collage Artist Vincent Mattina. Vincent uses his illustrations, photographs and digital manipulation to produce the images in his "Flux" series of artworks. The artwork below represents several categories of "Flux" including Anatomechanicals, Mechanical Animals, Steampunk, Sentinels, and Aeronauts. Those categories are defined by the artist as follows: Anatomechanicals: The series is about the overwhelming presence of the digital age and whether current and future technology will improve the human condition or rule over it. Amazing achievements in biomechanical engineering that are taking place now in some universities will challenge the way we think about our mind, body and soul. Mechanical Animals: The sister series to "Anatomechanicals," with the exception that it is creatures of the earth which we play God with, not ourselves. Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized western civilization during the 19th century. Steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of a British Victorian era or the American West. Another is a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has regained mainstream use. Sentinels: A sentinel by definition is someone who watches over or guards. In the series, the guards that were created to watch over us may not have our best interests in mind. We are now aware that the NSA collected billions of data items throughout the world compromising our personal privacy and quite possibly our way of life. You can read more about Vincent Mattina and his "Flux" series of artworks on the site's "Guests" page. Pictured at left: "Behemoth" from the Sentinels series. All images are © by Vincent Mattina and may not be reproduced without his permission.

FRIDAY AUGUST 29

ALHAMBRA - ALHAMBRA SUMMER SERENADE. Chico (Latin/Variety). The Alhambra Summer Serenade concerts will take place on Fridays from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Alhambra Park Bandshell, 500 N. Palm. Information: (626) 570-3242 or www.cityofalhambra.org.

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza (PP), 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce (CC), 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and at City Hall South, 225 Second (CH). Seating is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight: Ray Macnamara (Steel Drums, PP), Rushingwind Project (Native American, CC), and Mark Weller Trio (Jazz, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COVINA - MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Joanie Francis and the Boomers. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. at Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Avenue (at San Bernardino). Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

GLENDALE - BRAND LIBRARY PLAZA CONCERT SERIES. Holiday weekend; no performance tonight. Brand Library Plaza Concert Series performances will take place at 7 p.m. on the new Brand Library & Art Center Plaza. The Brand Library and Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain Street. Information: (818) 937-7888, (818) 548-2051 or www.brandlibrary.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: Andrew Martinez (Jazz/Soul) at 6 p.m. and The Martial (Alt Acoustic Rock) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Quetzal (Latin Alt) at 8 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Sunday children's performances begin at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). 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) - WEST ADAMS JAZZ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The West Adams Jazz and Music Festival will take place Friday from 7 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 7 p.m. - midnight and Sunday from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. on 7th Avenue between Adams Boulevard and 25th Street. Friday performances will include a showcase talent contest, Saturday performances will include gospel, blues and jazz, and Sunday performances will include zydeco, jazz and latin. There also will be food trucks, local artisan goods and activities for children. Any additional schedule information will be posted to Facebook. Information: (213) 705-3336 or www.leimertparkbeat.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Janis Mann. Jazz at LACMA 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. Katia Moraes Brazilian Sounds. 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 take place Friday from 6 p.m. - midnight, Saturday from noon - midnight and Sunday from noon - midnight at the San Gabriel Mission, 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive. There will be large and small rides, food vendors and carnival games (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Friday night entertainment will be Big Daddy T at 7:30 p.m. and the Susie Hansen Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa) at 9 p.m. Saturday entertainment will include The In Crowd/The Story Tellers at 8:30 p.m. and the Corazon Salvaje Band at 10:45 p.m. Sunday entertainment will include Mestizo at 7:30 p.m. and ACE at 9 p.m. Information: (626) 457-3035 or www.sangabrielmission.org.

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SATURDAY AUGUST 30

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

HERMOSA BEACH - LABOR DAY FIESTA HERMOSA. - Arts and crafts, two stages of live music, and beer and wine garden each day of Labor Day weekend. Fiesta is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier/Hermosa Avenues; Pier Avenue main stage is at Pier Plaza/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. Bands will be - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Pretzel Logic (Steely Dan Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and South Bound (Allman Brother Tribute) form 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Number Nine (Beatles Tribute) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Time Bomb (70s/80s Rock) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net.

HOLLYWOOD - LA SKINS FEST - The 4th annual LA Skins Music Fest featuring Native American groups will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. Admission and parking are free, but parking is limited. Aditional details TBA. Information: www.laskinsfest.com or www.facebook.com/laskinsfest.

HOLLYWOOD - 5 TOWERS MUSIC SPOTLIGHT SERIES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK. World of Dance featuring Jabbawockeez. Universal CityWalk will present a variety of summer performances and broadcast events on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m. Admission to CityWalk is free, but there is a fee for parking. Information: (818) 622-4455, (818) 622-1111 or www.citywalkhollywood.com.

LAWNDALE - LAWNDALE LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL. Mojacar Flamenco (Flamenco Music/Dance). Concerts will take place from noon - 1 p.m. on the lawn at the Lawndale Public Library, 14615 Burin Avenue. Information: (310) 676-0177 or www.colapublib.org, go to branch events.

LONG BEACH - SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Scott Martin Latin Soul Jazz from 2 - 5 p.m., and the Hempstring Orchestra from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the Off Boarwalk Stage at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Performances generally are Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.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: Michelle Kasajian at 6 p.m. and Addison Love (Acoustic Rock) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Tierra Blanca at 5 p.m., and La Santa Cecilia (Latin Alt) at 8 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Sunday children's performances begin at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). 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) - WEST ADAMS JAZZ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The West Adams Jazz and Music Festival will take place Friday from 7 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 7 p.m. - midnight and Sunday from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. on 7th Avenue between Adams Boulevard and 25th Street. Friday performances will include a showcase talent contest, Saturday performances will include gospel, blues and jazz, and Sunday performances will include zydeco, jazz and latin. There also will be food trucks, local artisan goods and activities for children. Any additional schedule information will be posted to Facebook. Information: (213) 705-3336 or www.leimertparkbeat.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The Leimert Park Village African Art and Music Festival will take place on from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. The theme is "Shaping Our Destiny," and the festival will take place at 4318 Degnan Boulevard. There will be ongoing entertainment including Kamasi Washington and the Next Step (Jazz), Nasambu and the Mystic Nomads and Funkalicious (Funk/Soul) on Saturday, Kari Taylor (formerly of Klymaxx), Medusa and Wadada and Cultural Soul on Sunday, and Michael Sessions (Jazz), N Circle Band and Afrtican Ban-tu-ban (Drumming/Percussion) on Monday. The event also will include food and arts vendors, contests and a children's village and teen territory. Information: (323) 596-0955 or www.leimertparkvillagefestival.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LATIN SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES AT LACMA Ricardo Lemvo (Afro-Cuban). 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.

MARINA DEL REY - SYMPHONIC THURSDAYS AND POP SATURDAYS. Pacific Mambo Orchestra (Latin Jazz/Salsa). 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. Information: (310) 305-9545, http://marinadelrey.lacounty.gov or www.visitmarinadelrey.com".

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Blue Breeze Band (Motown/Soul/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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Cheers Elephant (Pop/Rock) with restaurant pop-up from Escuela Taqueria. Courtyard concerts with One Colorado restaurant pop-ups will take place on Saturday nights in August from 8 - 9:30 p.m. Concerts are open to the public with limited seating available. One Colorado is a city block bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Fair Oaks, DeLacey and Union Streets. Information: (626) 564-1066, www.onecolorado.com or www.facebook.com/onecoloradooldpasadena.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO BEACH PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Darrell Mansfield (Blues). 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 take place Friday from 6 p.m. - midnight, Saturday from noon - midnight and Sunday from noon - midnight at the San Gabriel Mission, 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive. There will be large and small rides, food vendors and carnival games (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Friday night entertainment will be Big Daddy T at 7:30 p.m. and the Susie Hansen Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa) at 9 p.m. Saturday entertainment will include The In Crowd/The Story Tellers at 8:30 p.m. and the Corazon Salvaje Band at 10:45 p.m. Sunday entertainment will include Mestizo at 7:30 p.m. and ACE at 9 p.m. Information: (626) 457-3035 or www.sangabrielmission.org.

SANTA CLARITA - 25TH ANNIVERSARY SANTA CLARITA SUMMER CONCERTS. Boogie Knights (Disco). Concerts take place on Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. There will be food available for purchase and a free bike valet. No umbrellas or canopies. Information: (661) 250-3787, (661) 250-3777, www.santa-clarita.com or http://arts.santa-clarita.com.

TORRANCE - TORRANCE OLD TOWN/BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERT SERIES South Bay Country. Concerts take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the courtyard/El Prado, 1261 Cabrillo. Bring a chair for seating. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.buffalofiredepartment.com.

WOODLAND HILLS - VALLEY CULTURAL CENTER CONCERTS ON THE GREEN. Rhythm and Joy Festival from noon - 8 p.m. (additional details TBA). Concerts take place Sundays from 6 - 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Road. Information: (818) 704-1358 or www.valleycultural.org.

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"Dreamtime" from the Anatomechanicals series © Vincent Mattina

SUNDAY AUGUST 31

BEVERLY HILLS - MUSIC AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FARMERS MARKET. Holiday weekend; no market today. 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. August artists: August 3 - Alicia Gutierrez, August 10 - East of Lincoln, August 17 - La Tourette Jazz Quintet, August 24 - Burning Heart, August 31 - No market today. September artists: TBA. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

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. Bands will be - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Fandango (ZZ Top Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Centerfold (70s/80s Classic Rock) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and The Blue Breeze Band (Motown/R&B/Soul/Funk) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net.

HOLLYWOOD - 5 TOWERS MUSIC SPOTLIGHT SERIES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK. Descarga featuring Fidel Rueda, Martin Castillo, Adriel Favela, Helen Ochoa and Jonathan Sanchez. Universal CityWalk will present a variety of summer performances and broadcast events on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m. 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 - SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. 2AZZ1 (Urban Jazz/R&B) from 2 - 5 p.m. Performances take place in the Off Boarwalk Stage at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Performances generally are Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - WEST ADAMS JAZZ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The West Adams Jazz and Music Festival will take place Friday from 7 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 7 p.m. - midnight and Sunday from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. on 7th Avenue between Adams Boulevard and 25th Street. Friday performances will include a showcase talent contest, Saturday performances will include gospel, blues and jazz, and Sunday performances will include zydeco, jazz and latin. There also will be food trucks, local artisan goods and activities for children. Any additional schedule information will be posted to Facebook. Information: (213) 705-3336 or www.leimertparkbeat.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The Leimert Park Village African Art and Music Festival will take place on from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. The theme is "Shaping Our Destiny," and the festival will take place at 4318 Degnan Boulevard. There will be ongoing entertainment including Kamasi Washington and the Next Step (Jazz), Nasambu and the Mystic Nomads and Funkalicious (Funk/Soul) on Saturday, Kari Taylor (formerly of Klymaxx), Medusa and Wadada and Cultural Soul on Sunday, and Michael Sessions (Jazz), N Circle Band and Afrtican Ban-tu-ban (Drumming/Percussion) on Monday. The event also will include food and arts vendors, contests and a children's village and teen territory. Information: (323) 596-0955 or www.leimertparkvillagefestival.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Violinist Maia Jasper, cellist Marek Szpakiewicz and pianist Nadia Shpachenko. 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 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Dani Kerry (Soul). Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5406, (310) 802-5000, www.citymb.info or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Higher Ground (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.

MONROVIA - MONROVIA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Doo Wah Riders (Country). Concerts take place Sundays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Rotary Club Bandshell in Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Avenue at Palm Avenue. Information: (626) 256-8246 or www.cityofmonrovia.org.

PASADENA - PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT/VROMANS JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. Grey Beret. Concerts take place on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. on the Vroman's Stage, 695 East Colorado Boulevard (located directly behind Vroman's Bookstore). Information: (626) 744-0340 or www.playhousedistrict.org or www.playhousedistrict.org/calendar-of-events/free-summer-jazz-concert-series.

SAN GABRIEL - SAN GABRIEL MISSION FIESTA. The San Gabriel Mission Fiesta will take place Friday from 6 p.m. - midnight, Saturday from noon - midnight and Sunday from noon - midnight at the San Gabriel Mission, 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive. There will be large and small rides, food vendors and carnival games (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Friday night entertainment will be Big Daddy T at 7:30 p.m. and the Susie Hansen Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa) at 9 p.m. Saturday entertainment will include The In Crowd/The Story Tellers at 8:30 p.m. and the Corazon Salvaje Band at 10:45 p.m. Sunday entertainment will include Mestizo at 7:30 p.m. and ACE at 9 p.m. Information: (626) 457-3035 or www.sangabrielmission.org.

SANTA MONICA - JAZZ ON THE LAWN. Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga). The 2014 Jazz on the Lawn concerts will take place in Stewart Park, 1836 Stewart Street. Concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m., and free parking is available after 3:30 p.m. in the lot at 1800 Stewart. Information: (310) 458-8350 or www.smgov.net/jazz.

"Brain Hacking.1" from the Sentinels series © Vincent Mattina

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1

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. Bands will be - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Candy-O (Cars Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Peacefrog (Doors Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Shari Puorto Band (Blues/Classic Rock) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and The Fatal 80s (80s, featuring Gretchen Bonaduce and her all-star band) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.com or www.hbchamber.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The Leimert Park Village African Art and Music Festival will take place on from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. The theme is "Shaping Our Destiny," and the festival will take place at 4318 Degnan Boulevard. There will be ongoing entertainment including Kamasi Washington and the Next Step (Jazz), Nasambu and the Mystic Nomads and Funkalicious (Funk/Soul) on Saturday, Kari Taylor (formerly of Klymaxx), Medusa and Wadada and Cultural Soul on Sunday, and Michael Sessions (Jazz), N Circle Band and Afrtican Ban-tu-ban (Drumming/Percussion) on Monday. The event also will include food and arts vendors, contests and a children's village and teen territory. Information: (323) 596-0955 or www.leimertparkvillagefestival.com.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Friends (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.

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"Brain Hacking.2" from the Sentinels series © Vincent Mattina

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2

PASADENA - PASADENA SENIOR CENTER CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Great American Swing Band (Swing). Concerts take place on Tuesday nights from 6 - 7 in Levitt Pavilion (Memorial Park Bandshell), corner of Walnut and Raymond. Information: (626) 795-4331 or www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

PASADENA - TUESDAY MUSICALE AT THE PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY. Tuesday Musicale monthly recitals include voice, piano solo, instrumental and chamber music performances. The performances will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Donald Wright Auditorium of the Pasadena Central Library on Walnut. Information: (626) 398-0658 or www.tuesdaymusicale.org.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3

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 3, a performance of Brahms: Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87, and on September 17 - The Arioso Duo (Flute/Harp). Information: (818) 242-2113, www.fbcglendale.net or www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - ACOUSTIC CAFFEINE FROM ARTS BROOKFIELD. Enjoy acoustic music and coffee the first Wednesday of the month from 8 - 9:15 a.m. at the Gas Company Tower main lobby, 555 W. 5th Street (near Pershing Square). Today's performance will be by guitarist Eric Jacobs. Information: http://artsbrookfield.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.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Helix Collective. 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.ppcmusic.org.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4

CERRITOS - HERITAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. Abbey Road (Beatles 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.

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.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS. OK Go with the Allah-Las (Pop/Rock), hosted by KCRW DJ Matt Holzman. 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.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - SUNSET STRIP MARKET. Cowbop (Western Swing) + Date Night. The Sunset Strip Craft Beer Market takes place from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at 8755 Sunset Boulevard. The market includes live entertainment, craft beers, food trucks, and a virtual zone with gaming consoles and satellite-equipped TVs. Information: www.sunsetstripmarket.com or www.facebook.com/sunsetstripmrkt.

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"The Nine Billion Names of God" from the Aeronauts series © Vincent Mattina

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza (PP), 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce (CC), 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and at City Hall South, 225 Second (CH). Seating is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight: The Working Poets (Rock/Country, PP), Lee Powers (American Standars, CC), and the Mike Taylor Trio (Jazz, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COVINA - MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Mark Maverick. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. at Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Avenue (at San Bernardino). Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

GLENDALE - BRAND LIBRARY PLAZA CONCERT SERIES. New Music Night (Classical/Instrumental). This program will take place in the recital hall, and no food/drink are allowed. Brand Library Plaza Concert Series performances will take place at 7 p.m. on the new Brand Library & Art Center Plaza. The Brand Library and Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain Street. Information: (818) 937-7888, (818) 548-2051 or www.brandlibrary.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: TumbleWeed at 6 p.m. and Carmen (Pop/Rock) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Good Rockin' Daddy (Blues/Soul/Oldies; partnership of Ronny and the Classics and Eddie and the Casualties). 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) - DANCE DOWNTOWN. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). This month's dances will be: September 5 - Disco, and September 19 - Salsa. 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, www.musiccenter.org/activearts or www.musiccenter.org/events/activearts/Dance-Downtown.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Dakhabrakha (Eastern European) and Carmen Rizzo (Electronic/Experimental) at 8 p.m. Grand Performances events are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The season includes films and lecture-type events in addition to music and dance performances. Details on films, theatrical events and other non-music presentations can be found on the site's Extras page. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Dale Fielder Quartet. Jazz at LACMA 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.SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. "Bach's Circle." The program will include music by Telemann, Bach, and Vivaldi. 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.

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"Horse Latitudes" from the Mechanical Animals series © Vincent Mattina

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ROCKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Janie Steele and Pacific Electric (Country/60s). Enjoy music every Saturday night from 6 - 10 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts are presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

ALTADENA - SHERIFF'S SUPPORT GROUP OF ALTADENA CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Sgt. Pepper (Beatles 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 - LONG BEACH SUMMER AND MUSIC PRESENTS BUSKERFEST.. The Summer and Music season will close out the 2014 season with Buskerfest, an event in which a dozen up-and-coming bands will compete for your support while performing on stages set up on flatbed trucks with minimal plugged-in equipment. The dozen bands appearing will include The Ziggers, Eastern Conference Champions, So Many Wizards, Ghetto Blasters, Thy Squid, The Moderates, Bearcoon, Jesse Daniel Edwards, Classic, Ray Barbee, and Hanlin, Jones & IV. There also will be an all-star jam with Fathers & Sons and Riot Stage. The event will take place from 5 - 11 p.m. in the Linden/1st Street vicinity of the East Village and is sponsored by the Downtown Long Beach Associates. Information: (562) 436-4259, www.downtownlongbeach.org or www.summerandmusic.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: Paul Anderson (Roots Rock) at 6 p.m. and Cara-C (Pop Violin) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DRUM DOWNTOWN. The public is welcome to Drum Downtown to drum and make music at this outdoor event in Grand Park at the fountain overlook (near Grand Avenue). 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, and Grand Park is across the street. Today's focus is West African drumming. Information: (213) 972-3660, (213) 972-7211, www.grandparkla.org or www.musiccenter.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SYMPHONY IN THE GLEN. Symphony in the Glen Wind Ensemble with the Independend Shakespeare Company. The Wind Ensemble, let by Arthur B. Rubinstein, will collaborate with the Independent Shakespeare Company in an evening pairing Shakespeare's words with the music of Prokofiev, Faure, Sibelius, Cole Porter and others. The all-new program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Information: www.symphonyintheglen.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Yuna (R&B) at 8 p.m. Grand Performances events are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The season includes films and lecture-type events in addition to music and dance performances. Details on films, theatrical events and other non-music presentations can be found on the site's Extras page. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Bob De Sena (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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Sunny War (Soul/Blues/Folk). Courtyard concerts at One Colorado will take place on Saturday nights from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public with limited seating available. One Colorado is a city block bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Fair Oaks, DeLacey and Union Streets. Information: (626) 564-1066, www.onecolorado.com or www.facebook.com/onecoloradooldpasadena.

REDONDO BEACH - 12TH ANNUAL REDONDO PIER CHALK ART FESTIVAL. The Chalk Art Festival will take place from noon - 4 p.m. on the Redondo Pier. There will be free chalk for the first 150 registrants (no fee to register), music and prizes. Information: www.riversideca.gov/museum.

TORRANCE - TORRANCE OLD TOWN/BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERT SERIES Cover Me. Concerts take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the courtyard/El Prado, 1261 Cabrillo. Bring a chair for seating. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.buffalofiredepartment.com.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - SOUNDSPARK CHILDREN'S CONCERTS. soundSpark is a monthly new music series for children featuring solo and duo performances by emerging artists. This month's concert will feature vocalist Argenta Walther. Check website for most current schedules. Programs take place at noon in the Children's Theater at the West Hollywood Library, 625 N. San Vincente Boulevard. Two hours validated parking is available in the West Hollywood Park parking structure. Information: (323) 960-5723, www.sassas.org or www.weho.org/arts.

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"Unfathomable" from the Sentinels series © Vincent Mattina

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7

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 artists: TBA. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

EAGLE ROCK - KIDS PLAY . . . CONCERT AT THE EAGLE ROCK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Kids Play Oliveros is a free workshop series introducing young adults to experimental musician and composer Pauline Oliveros. The series of three workshops on Sept. 3 - 5 will culminate in today's concert. The concert will take place at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Boulevard. Workshop programs will be facilitated by the Southland Ensemble. Reservations may be made via the link on the page at the SASSAS website. Details for the workshops will be added to the site's Extras page. Information: (323) 960-5723, (323) 222-7373, (323) 226-1617 or www.sassas.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - TARGET SUNDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. Caribbean Musical Potpourri. The museum/galleries will open at 11 a.m., and the live program with a variety of performances will begin at 1 p.m. on the plaza stage. 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) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Kids Series: Conjunto Los Pochos y friends (Children's Listening/Dance Party) at 3 p.m. Grand Performances events are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The season includes films and lecture-type events in addition to music and dance performances. Details on films, theatrical events and other non-music presentations can be found on the site's Extras page. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Violinist Endre Balogh and Guitarist Brian Head. 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) - EAST LA MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION. The East LA Mexican Independence Day parade is the oldest and largest Hispanic parade in the country. The 68th annual parade will feature Edward James Olmos as Grand Marshal. The parade will take place starting at 10:30 a.m. on Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Gage Avenue. The festival following the parade will take place from noon - 6 p.m. on Mednik between Cesar Chavez Boulevard and 1st Street. Information: (323) 587-6177, www.cmcplosangeles.org or www.facebook.com/CMCPLA.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa). 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. "Bach's Circle." The program will include music by Telemann, Bach, and Vivaldi. 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.

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"Grazing The Genetic Divide" from the Mechanical Animals series © Vincent Mattina.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BAND CONCERT SERIES. AXS TV and the Whisky a Go Go present the second part of The World's Greatest Tribute Band Concert Series. Concerts will take place on Tuesday nights at the Whisky a Go Go, 8901 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Tickets for the shows are first-come and must be reserved online via Eventbrite. Doors open at 6 p.m. and shows will begin at 7 p.m. September bands will be: September 9 - Justin Shandor (Elvis Tribute), September 16 - Pyromania (Def Leppard Tribute), September 23 - Fortunate Son (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute), and September 30 - Billy Joel 2 Elton John (Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute). Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worlds-greatest-tribute-bands-on-axs-tv-tickets-5500472060# or http://greatesttributebands.eventbrite.com.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - RUSH HOUR MUSIC. Start your day off with music in Arts Brookfield's Rush Hour Music concerts. Performances take place from 7:15 - 9 a.m. in the Bank of America Plaza concourse level, 333 S. Hope Street. Today's performance will be by Katina Mitchell. Information: http://artsbrookfield.com, Los Angeles.

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. Sabine Pothier, jazz 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.ppcmusic.org.

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"Formation" © Vincent Mattina.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11

CERRITOS - PATRIOT DAY CONCERT. Cerritos residents and community members are invited to attend the special Patriot Day concert to be held at 6 p.m. at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. The evening will include a brief ceremony presented by the Cerritos City Council, a moment of silence to honor the victims and heroes affected by the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2011, patriotic crafts for kids 6-11 years of age, and a concert of patriotic and Americana music by Live 45. Snacks will be available for purchase. Pets are not allowed in the park during special events. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.cerritos.us.

LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD PATRIOT DAY COMMEMORATION. 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, a keynote address, and a 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.

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.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS. Charles Bradley, with King James & The Special Men (R&B), plus KCRW DJ Marion Hodges. 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.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - SUNSET STRIP MARKET. Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic (Zydeco). The Sunset Strip Craft Beer Market takes place from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at 8755 Sunset Boulevard. The market includes live entertainment, craft beers, food trucks, and a virtual zone with gaming consoles and satellite-equipped TVs. Information: www.sunsetstripmarket.com or www.facebook.com/sunsetstripmrkt.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12


AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. APU Faculty Recital Series: Tom Hynes, Composer. The program will include music for jazz ensemble performed by the APU Jazz Ensemble. The performance will take place in the Munson Recital Hall, East Campus, from 7 - 9 p.m. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music.

CERRITOS - FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN LIBERTY PARK PLAZA. Sandro Razciel (Pop). Concerts take place beginning at 6 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 takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza (PP), 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce (CC), 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and at City Hall South, 225 Second (CH). Seating is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight: Rodeo Drive (Country/Rock, CC), Charged Particles (Jazz, PP), and Elaine Ford (Singer/Songwriter, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COVINA - MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Paul Cavin. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. at Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Avenue (at San Bernardino). Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

GLENDALE - BRAND LIBRARY PLAZA CONCERT SERIES. Ceora Winds (Woodwind Trio with Vocals). Brand Library Plaza Concert Series performances will take place at 7 p.m. on the new Brand Library & Art Center Plaza. The Brand Library and Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain Street. Information: (818) 937-7888, (818) 548-2051 or www.brandlibrary.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: Thelma Medina (Alt Pop Rock) 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. 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 (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. India Jazz Suites: Fastest Feet in Rhythm with masters of kathak and tap, 8 p.m. Grand Performances events are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The season includes films and lecture-type events in addition to music and dance performances. Details on films, theatrical events and other non-music presentations can be found on the site's Extras page. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. LA Jazz Treasure Award: Ernie Andrews. Jazz at LACMA 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.

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 Plaza at the Santa Fe Springs Civic Center, 11740 E. Telegraph Road. There will be live performances by Teo Franco y Su Trio San Pedro, Hector Dominguez y Mariachi Alma de Jalisco and Hermanos Herrera, plus Mexican food booths (fee) and a children's fun zone. This year's event will recognize Santa Fe Springs' Sister City, Navojoa, Sonora. There will be a special shuttle for the event from Los Nietos Park. Information: (562) 692-0261 or www.santafesprings.org.

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"HAARP The 7th Trumpet" © Vincent Mattina.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13

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

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: The Martial (Alt Rock) at 6 p.m. and Orange Circle (Kids Rock Group) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 76TH ANNUAL CHINATOWN MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL. The Chinatown Mid-Autunm Moon Festival will take place from 5 - midnight at Chinatown Central and West Plazas, 943 - 951 N. Broadway. The event will include art gallery exhibits, cooking demonstrations, artisan demonstrations, storytelling, moon viewing with telescopes provided by the Griffith Observatory, cultural performances, food trucks and food booths, a live music stage, craft beer garden and more. Information: (213) 680-0243 or www.chinatownla.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - VIVA MEXICO! FESTIVAL AT LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES. The Viva Mexico! Festival is a two-day event. The first day of programming will take place from 3 - 8 p.m. at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 North Main Street. The festival is a showcase of cultural and artistic works unique to Mexico. Entertainment will include Artesanos de Tlaquepaque at 3 p.m., the Dream Quartet featuring Iraida Noriega at 4 p.m., Abraham Barrera and his Trio Ocaso at 5 p.m. and Fernando de la Mora and Mariachi Sol de Mexico at 6 p.m. See Grand Performances for events on September 14. Information: (888) 488-8083 or http://www.lapca.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON OLVERA STREET. The celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain will include popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food, artisan exhibits and more. Festivities will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the El Pueblo Historical Monument/Olvera Street (across from Union Station). Time subject to change. Information: (213) 485-8372 or www.elpueblo.lacity.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CENTRAL AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE PARADE AND 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. beginning at Pico/Vermont. Information: (323) 632-2380 or www.cofeca.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Rosanna Gamson/Wife/Sheetal Ghandi (Modern Dance) at 8 p.m. Grand Performances events are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The season includes films and lecture-type events in addition to music and dance performances. Details on films, theatrical events and other non-music presentations can be found on the site's Extras page. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - Fiestas Patrias at the East L.A. Civic Center. The East LA Fiestas Patrias will take place at the East LA Civic Center, 4801 E. Third Street (across from Metro Gold Line station) from 4 - 8 p.m. There will be an artwalk from 4 - 8 p.m. and a performance by the bands Los Obreros del Norte from 5 - 5:50 p.m., Brian Munoz from 6 - 6:45 p.m., and Banda Las Tremendas from 7 - 8 p.m. Information: (323) 260-2360 or www.parks.lacounty.gov.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "SATURDAYS OFF THE 405" AT THE GETTY CENTER. Saturdays Off the 405 programs feature open galleries and emerging bands/DJs from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Getty Center Courtyard. Reservations are not required. This month's performance will be by Kan Wakan (Psychedelic Soul/Electronica/Orchestral Pop). Parking is $15 or $10 after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Shades (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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Phoebe Bridgers (Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock). Courtyard concerts at One Colorado will take place on Saturday nights from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public with limited seating available. One Colorado is a city block bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Fair Oaks, DeLacey and Union Streets. Information: (626) 564-1066, www.onecolorado.com or www.facebook.com/onecoloradooldpasadena.

SOUTH PASADENA - SOUTH PASADENA MOON FESTIVAL. The South Pasadena Moon Festival will take place from noon - 4 p.m. in Library Park in front of the library Community Room, 1115 El Centro. The event will include cultural performances, arts and crafts, food vendors and games. Admission is free, but there will be a nominal fee for some activities. Information: (626) 403-7340 or www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us, library.

TORRANCE - TORRANCE OLD TOWN/BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERT SERIES Flying Utensils. Concerts take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the courtyard/El Prado, 1261 Cabrillo. Bring a chair for seating. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.buffalofiredepartment.com.

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"Tree of Knowledge" from the Sentinels series © Vincent Mattina.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14

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 artists: TBA. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Celliola and Friends. Cynthia Fogg, viola, and Tom Flaherty, cello, with friends Mark Winges, organ, Peter Yates, guitar and Alexandra Grabarchuk, soprano (and others). The program will include music by Mark Winges, Tom Flaherty, and Peter Yates, plus a premiere of music by William Appleton. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155, www.music.pomona.edu or www.collegescalendar.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON OLVERA STREET. The celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain will include popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food, artisan exhibits and more. Festivities will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the El Pueblo Historical Monument/Olvera Street (across from Union Station). Time subject to change. Information: (213) 485-8372 or www.elpueblo.lacity.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CENTRAL AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE PARADE AND 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. beginning at Pico/Vermont. Information: (323) 632-2380 or www.cofeca.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - "VOICES OF LA/KRUPNICK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS" Culminating Festival. The family-friendly celebration is the Festival's culminating event. There will be performances from all five of the Summer Series collaborations (La Santa Cecilia, Yuval Ron, Wil-Dog and Jarell Perry, Omid Walizadeh and others), plus performances of Klezmer, mariachi, and Korean music, and other cultural entertainment. There also will be interactive workshops, food trucks (with kosher options), and a food stage with local chefs. Reservations for the event are not required. The program will take place from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in the Koreatown area, 3663 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: www.voicesoflafest.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - VIVA MEXICO! FESTIVAL AT LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES. The Viva Mexico! Festival is a two-day event. The second day of programming at LA Plaza will take place at noon at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 North Main Street. The festival is a showcase of cultural and artistic works unique to Mexico. Entertainment will include Artesanos de Tlaquepaque and the Dream Quartet featuring Iraida Noriega at noon, Tierra Blanca at 1 p.m. and Conjunto Los Pochos at 2 p.m. See Grand Performances for today's other events. Information: (888) 488-8083 or http://www.lapca.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Viva Mexico! Festival. Performances will include Omar Torrez (Guitarist) at 2 p.m., Descartes a Kant (Avant Garde Rock) at 3 p.m., Ceci Bastida (Indie Pop) at 4 p.m., and Troker (Jazz Sounds and Turntables) at 5:30 p.m. Grand Performances events are held at the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The season includes films and lecture-type events in addition to music and dance performances. Details on films, theatrical events and other non-music presentations can be found on the site's Extras page. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Pianist Inyoung Huh. 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 (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LITTLE ETHIOPIA CULTURAL STREET FESTIVAL. The celebration of the Ethiopian New Year will take place from noon - 8 p.m. on Fairfax Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and Whitworth Drive. There will be cultural music and dance performances, art and crafts, and Ethiopian cuisine for sale. Information: (310) 877-3530 or www.littleethiopiabusinessassociation.com.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA FOWLER MUSEUM PROGRAMS. Family Jam: Tap Dance with the Syncopated Ladies. The performance will take place from 2 - 3 p.m. and be followed until 4 p.m. by dancing, stepping and stomping workshops at the Fowler Museum on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or www.fowler.ucla.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.

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"Soft Construction" from the Sentinels series © Vincent Mattina.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15

LONG BEACH - CONCERTS IN THE PARK(ING LOT). Artists TBA. The concerts in the park(ing lot) will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. at a location TBA. Bring chairs; street parking is available for the concerts, and biking and walking to the event are encouraged. Food will be available for purchase. Information: (562) 595-0081 or www.bixbyknollsinfo.com.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BAND CONCERT SERIES. AXS TV and the Whisky a Go Go present the second part of The World's Greatest Tribute Band Concert Series. Concerts will take place on Tuesday nights at the Whisky a Go Go, 8901 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Tickets for the shows are first-come and must be reserved online via Eventbrite. Doors open at 6 p.m. and shows will begin at 7 p.m. September bands will be: September 9 - Justin Shandor (Elvis Tribute), September 16 - Pyromania (Def Leppard Tribute), September 23 - Fortunate Son (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute), and September 30 - Billy Joel 2 Elton John (Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute). Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worlds-greatest-tribute-bands-on-axs-tv-tickets-5500472060# or http://greatesttributebands.eventbrite.com.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17

ARCADIA - CLASSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT. "French Folk Songs and Copland's Americana." The program will take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium of the Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and seating is limited to the first 150 people. Reservations are not necessary. Audience members are invited to meet and speak with the musicians following the performance, and refreshments will be served. Information: (626) 294-4808 or www.ci.arcadia.ca.us, go to "departments" and "library."

CULVER CITY - DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY THIRD WEDNESDAYS Programs takes 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 3, a performance of Brahms: Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87, and on September 17 - The Arioso Duo (Flute/Harp). Information: (818) 242-2113, www.fbcglendale.net or www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Andrew Duckles, viola. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music/events, www.biola.edu or http://ccca.biola.edu/events.

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. Perfecto de Castro, guitarist. 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.ppcmusic.org.

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"The Fall of Man" from the Sentinels series © Vincent Mattina.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Artist Concert Series: Larry Carlton Quartet. The Larry Carlton Quartet will perform from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Munson Recital Hall, East Campus. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music.

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 VISIONS AND VOICES SERIES EVENT. USC Thornton Symphony presents Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony. Carl St. Clair, artistic leader of the USC Thornton Orchestra, will lead the Symphony in a performance of the music of Dmitri Shostakovich accompanied by an exploration of the fraught relationship between the composer and Stalin's Communist regime. Actor David Prather will join St. Clair and the Symphony for a multimedia performance featuring live music, theater, film and photographs. The concert will include a interlude from Shostakovich's Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk as well as his Tenth Symphony - his first symphonic work performed after he was denounced by Stalin. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium on the USC campus. Reservations are required and may be made on the Visions and Voices website. Information: (213) 740-0483 or www.usc.edu/visionsandvoices.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The Los Angeles Korean Festival will take place from September 18 - 21 at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street. This year's theme is "Cultural Diversity: A Celebration of Hope for the Ages." Over the four days of the festival there will be a variety of performances, Korean food vendors, over 200 businesses showcasing Korean and other products, Korean crafs and games and a series of speakers on a variety of topics. The opening ceremony and performances will take place on Thursday. Other programs will include: Friday - Latin music concert, Kids Idol Talent Show, K-Pop singing/dance contest and a super concert, Saturday - parade, flash mob, robot performance, women's singing contest and youth talent show, and Sunday - martial arts festival, contests and closing performance. See full event schedule on website. Information: (213) 487-9696, www.lakoreanfestival.org or www.facebook.com/LAKFF.

SOUTH PASADENA - SOUTH PASADENA LIBRARY PERFORMANCES. "The Byrd Who Flew Alone," with live Gene Clark music by Carla Olson and David Plenn. The program will include a free public screening of the 2013 documentary about the life and work of Gene Clark, singer and songwriter for The Byrds. The film's producer and co-director Paul Kendall will be on hand from England to introduce the biopic, and the evening will begin with a half-hour live set of Gene Clark songs performed by Carla Olson and David Plenn. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Community Room in Library Park at 1115 El Centro Street. Information: (626) 403-7340, www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us or www.friendsofsopaslibrary.org.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - SUNSET STRIP MARKET. Ron Dziubla with Rumproller Organ. The Sunset Strip Craft Beer Market takes place from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at 8755 Sunset Boulevard. The market includes live entertainment, craft beers, food trucks, and a virtual zone with gaming consoles and satellite-equipped TVs. Information: www.sunsetstripmarket.com or www.facebook.com/sunsetstripmrkt.

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"All Watch Over By Machines Of Loving Grace (ADAM)" from the Anatomechanicals series © Vincent Mattina.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza (PP), 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce (CC), 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and at City Hall South, 225 Second (CH). Seating is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight: Baba Elefante Trio (Jazz, CC), and J Grizz (Classic Rock/Variety, PP). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Global Guitars. The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will perform music by Basie, Coltrane, Copland, Sousa and others, and 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, www.music.pomona.edu or www.collegescalendar.org.

CLAREMONT - LEVITT ON THE LAWN AT SCRIPPS COLLEGE. The fall Levitt on the lawn concert will feature the group SHEL. SHEL is described as "vocal group with outstanding instrumental capabilities and an instrumental group with a thrilling vocal attack." The concert will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. on the Bowling Green at Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-9372 or www.collegescalendar.org.

COVINA - MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. BYOB - Bring Your Own Blues (Blues). The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. at Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Avenue (at San Bernardino). Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

GLENDALE - BRAND LIBRARY PLAZA CONCERT SERIES. Carl Verheyen (Acoustic/Electric Mix). Brand Library Plaza Concert Series performances will take place at 7 p.m. on the new Brand Library & Art Center Plaza. The Brand Library and Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain Street. Information: (818) 937-7888, (818) 548-2051 or www.brandlibrary.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: Hana Kim (Soul Groove) at 6 p.m. and Mike Peralta (Soft Rock) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Artists TBA. 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) - DANCE DOWNTOWN. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). This month's dances will be: September 5 - Disco, and September 19 - Salsa. 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, www.musiccenter.org/activearts or www.musiccenter.org/events/activearts/Dance-Downtown.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The Los Angeles Korean Festival will take place from September 18 - 21 at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street. This year's theme is "Cultural Diversity: A Celebration of Hope for the Ages." Over the four days of the festival there will be a variety of performances, Korean food vendors, over 200 businesses showcasing Korean and other products, Korean crafs and games and a series of speakers on a variety of topics. The opening ceremony and performances will take place on Thursday. Other programs will include: Friday - Latin music concert, Kids Idol Talent Show, K-Pop singing/dance contest and a super concert, Saturday - parade, flash mob, robot performance, women's singing contest and youth talent show, and Sunday - martial arts festival, contests and closing performance. See full event schedule on website. Information: (213) 487-9696, www.lakoreanfestival.org or www.facebook.com/LAKFF.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Keyboard Studies faculty member Antoinette Perry. Perry will present "Moments Musicaux Across Cultures," a recital featuring selections from both Schubert's "Moments Musicaux" and Rachmaninov's "Moments Musicaux," plus works by Gottschalk and Schumann. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Parking on campus is $10. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION. The celebration will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street, in the 4th floor auditorium. Thre will be mariachi bands, folk ensembles, and music from Mexico, Cuba, and Central and South America. Information: (213) 623-4352 x317 or www.voicesoflafest.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Angel City Jazz Festival with the Roberto Miranda Band. Jazz at LACMA 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.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ROCKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. One Way Ticket (50s/60s). Enjoy music every Saturday night from 6 - 10 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts are presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

CITY OF INDUSTRY - TICKET TO THE TWENTIES FESTIVAL AT THE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM. The festival celebrates the Roaring '20s with two days of dance demonstrations and lessons with the Hollywood Hotshots, silent film screenings with musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla, ukuleles, Mah-Jongg tutorials, historic house tours, crafts, music, games, vintage cars and bikes, merchandise and food vendors and more. On Saturday only there will be music by Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys and the Night Blooming Jazzmen, plus a fashion shows coordinated by costumer Natalie Meyer. On Sunday only there will be music by Dean Mora and His Modern Rhythmists with emcee Maxwell De Mille, and Ian Whitcomb and his Bungalow Boys, plus fashion shows and a costume contest with 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 (i.e. no alcoholic beverages). No pets (except certified service animals) allowed. The Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum is located at 15415 East Don Julian Road (one mile north of the 60 Fwy. at the Hacienda Boulevard exit). In the event of rain, the festival will be cancelled. Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.

DOWNEY - DOWNEY INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL. The Downey International Food Festival will take place from 4 - 11 p.m. on Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th Streets. Admission and entertainment are free; fee for food tastings. The event will feature ongoing entertainment by a wide variety of bands, from Greek and Bolivian to Celtic and Pop, a family fun zone, craft beer and wine garden, and more. The movie "Chicago" also will be screened at 9 p.m. (movie is subject to change). Information: (562) 904-7238, www.downeyca.org or www.facebook.com/discoverdowney.

EL SEGUNDO - EL SEGUNDO CONCERT IN THE LIBRARY SERIES. Sugar in the Gourd (Americana/Roots). The four women of the group have combined diverse backgrounds to perform their unique style of Americana/roots music. 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.

LA MIRADA - LA MIRADA OLIVE FESTIVAL. The La Mirada Olive Fest, a celebration of the city's history with music and art, will take place from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park. There will be live musical entertainment by the Groovetones and others, an art walk with local artists, food trucks and an opportunity drawing. Additional details TBA. Information: (562) 483-3574, www.lmolivefest.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/pages/La-Mirada-Olive-Fest/161852350590069.

LA PUENTE - LA COUNTY ARTS FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Opa Opa (Salsa/Latin Jazz). The concert will take place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in La Puente Park, 501 N. Glendora Avenue. The concert is part of the LA County Arts "Free Concerts in Public Places" program. Information: (626) 855-1558 or www.lacountyarts.org.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE PIRATE FESTIVAL. The Pirate Festival at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, will take place from 1 - 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. on Sunday. There will be sword fighting, pirate games, costume contests, activities for children, the Joust Kidding Musicians, ane more. On Saturday only there also will be the Ship of Fools Band and fire dancers. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.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: Jessica Louise (Show Tunes) at 6 p.m. and Karly Moreno (Pop/Rock) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The Los Angeles Korean Festival will take place from September 18 - 21 at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street. This year's theme is "Cultural Diversity: A Celebration of Hope for the Ages." Over the four days of the festival there will be a variety of performances, Korean food vendors, over 200 businesses showcasing Korean and other products, Korean crafs and games and a series of speakers on a variety of topics. The opening ceremony and performances will take place on Thursday. Other programs will include: Friday - Latin music concert, Kids Idol Talent Show, K-Pop singing/dance contest and a super concert, Saturday - parade, flash mob, robot performance, women's singing contest and youth talent show, and Sunday - martial arts festival, contests and closing performance. See full event schedule on website. Information: (213) 487-9696, www.lakoreanfestival.org or www.facebook.com/LAKFF.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - TARFEST MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL. The TARFEST Music and Art Festival will take place from 1 - 8 p.m. at La Brea Tar Pits Park, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. The event, presented by 88.5 FM KCSN and LAUNCH LA, will include a live painting/art pavilion, kids activities with the Japan Foundation of Los Angeles, Orchard Supply Hardware and the Petersen Automotive Museum, food trucks, a beer garden/wine bar and live performances. Bands appearing will be Hunter Hunted, The Moth and The Flame, Dwntwn, Tapioca and the Flea and The Dead Ships. Information: www.tarfest.com or www.launchla.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - "CHIVALRY" FAMILY FESTIVAL AT THE GETTY CENTER. Experience the age of chivalry at the daylong festival celebrating knights in armor, ladies of the court, and all things noble. Listen to legendary deeds of bravery, play medieval games of strategy, participate in themed crafts and more at the event. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Museum Courtyard. Parking is $15 or $10 after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. LA Bluescasters (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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Trails and Ways (Latin Pop). Courtyard concerts at One Colorado will take place on Saturday nights from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public with limited seating available. One Colorado is a city block bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Fair Oaks, DeLacey and Union Streets. Information: (626) 564-1066, www.onecolorado.com or www.facebook.com/onecoloradooldpasadena.

SANTA MONICA - MILES ART FESTIVAL. Enjoy music, art workshops, family activities, dancing and food trucks at the Miles Art Festival in Reed Park. The event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. and will include a Shakespeare performance from 1:30 - 2 p.m., puppet show and workshop from 2 - 3 p.m., and a performance by a Santa Monica Orchestra String Quartet from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Miles Playhouse is located at 1130 Lincoln Boulevard. Information: (310) 458-8634 or www.milesplayhouse.org, go to "Now Playing."

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA THIRD STREET PROMENADE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade will celebrate 25 years with two days of events. On Sept. 20 from 5 - 10 p.m., Sonic Submarine with a night of music featuring KCRW DJs. On Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Celebration with a Promenade parade and musical performances from local buskers. Both events will take place in the 1300 block of the Promenade. Information: www.downtownsm.com or www.santamonicacentric.com.

TORRANCE - CLASSICAL CROSSROADS CONCERTS: THE INTERLUDES. Classical Crossroads concerts are held at the First Lutheran Church of Torrance, 2900 W. Carson Street (on the south side of Carson just east of Maple). Today's concert, The Interludes (previously The Previews), will take place at 3:30 p.m. and will feature violinist Etienne Gara. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads.

TORRANCE - TORRANCE OLD TOWN/BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERT SERIES Flashback. Concerts take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the courtyard/El Prado, 1261 Cabrillo. Bring a chair for seating. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.buffalofiredepartment.com.

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"Vitruvian Space-Man" from the Aeronauts series © Vincent Mattina.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21

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 artists: TBA. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

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, ukuleles, Mah-Jongg tutorials, historic house tours, crafts, music, games, vintage cars and bikes, merchandise and food vendors and more. On Saturday only there will be music by Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys and the Night Blooming Jazzmen, plus a fashion shows coordinated by costumer Natalie Meyer. On Sunday only there will be music by Dean Mora and His Modern Rhythmists with emcee Maxwell De Mille, and Ian Whitcomb and his Bungalow Boys, plus fashion shows and a costume contest with 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 (i.e. no alcoholic beverages). No pets (except certified service animals) allowed. The Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum is located at 15415 East Don Julian Road (one mile north of the 60 Fwy. at the Hacienda Boulevard exit). In the event of rain, the festival will be cancelled. Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE PIRATE FESTIVAL. The Pirate Festival at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, will take place from 1 - 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. on Sunday. There will be sword fighting, pirate games, costume contests, activities for children, the Joust Kidding Musicians, ane more. On Saturday only there also will be the Ship of Fools Band and fire dancers. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES KOREAN FESTIVAL. The Los Angeles Korean Festival will take place from September 18 - 21 at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street. This year's theme is "Cultural Diversity: A Celebration of Hope for the Ages." Over the four days of the festival there will be a variety of performances, Korean food vendors, over 200 businesses showcasing Korean and other products, Korean crafs and games and a series of speakers on a variety of topics. The opening ceremony and performances will take place on Thursday. Other programs will include: Friday - Latin music concert, Kids Idol Talent Show, K-Pop singing/dance contest and a super concert, Saturday - parade, flash mob, robot performance, women's singing contest and youth talent show, and Sunday - martial arts festival, contests and closing performance. See full event schedule on website. Information: (213) 487-9696, www.lakoreanfestival.org or www.facebook.com/LAKFF.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Pianist Yung-Chiu Wang. 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. Floyd and the Flyboys (Soul/Funk/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 - SANTA MONICA THIRD STREET PROMENADE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade will celebrate 25 years with two days of events. On Sept. 20 from 5 - 10 p.m., Sonic Submarine with a night of music featuring KCRW DJs. On Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Celebration with a Promenade parade and musical performances from local buskers. Both events will take place in the 1300 block of the Promenade. Information: www.downtownsm.com or www.santamonicacentric.com.

WHITTIER - RIO HONDO SYMPHONY. Kimo Furumoto, conductor, with guest Saira Frank, soprano. "A River Runs Through It." The program for the first concert of the season will include Meredith Wilson: Seventy-six Trombones from The Music Man, Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral," Mozart: "Ach Ich Liebe" from the Abduction from the Seraglio, Smetana: The Moldau and Grofe: Mississippi Suite. 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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"Implant" from the Anatomechanicals series © Vincent Mattina.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22

CERRITOS - CERRITOS LIBRARY PROGRAMS. Cerritos Brass Quintet. Members of the Brass Faculty of Cerritos College, including David Betancourt, director of Bands and Orchestra, will present a concert including 20th and 21st Century music for brass quintet, transcriptions of renaissance/baroque music and jazz. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Skyline Room of the Cerritos Public Library, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1343 or www.cerritos.us, go to "Library."

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23

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.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BAND CONCERT SERIES. AXS TV and the Whisky a Go Go present the second part of The World's Greatest Tribute Band Concert Series. Concerts will take place on Tuesday nights at the Whisky a Go Go, 8901 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Tickets for the shows are first-come and must be reserved online via Eventbrite. Doors open at 6 p.m. and shows will begin at 7 p.m. September bands will be: September 9 - Justin Shandor (Elvis Tribute), September 16 - Pyromania (Def Leppard Tribute), September 23 - Fortunate Son (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute), and September 30 - Billy Joel 2 Elton John (Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute). Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worlds-greatest-tribute-bands-on-axs-tv-tickets-5500472060# or http://greatesttributebands.eventbrite.com.

"Iron Horse" from the Mechanical Animals series © Vincent Mattina.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24

DOWNEY - DOWNEY ROOFTOP MOVIES AND CONCERTS. The new monthly movie/concert series will take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the rooftop public parking lot at 2nd Street/New Street. This month's event will be "Toast of Mexico." The event will include performances by Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec dancers, Trio Los Brilliantes (Bolero), Mariachi Espectacular de Beto Jimenez and the Mariachi Divas. Information: www.facebook.com/discoverdowney or www.downeyca.org.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Charles Fiero, piano. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 http://academics.biola.edu/music/events, www.biola.edu or http://ccca.biola.edu/events.

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. The Argus Quartet. 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.ppcmusic.org.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25

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.

ONTARIO - ONTARIO/CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND. The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band, directed by Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, will present their first concert of the season at 7 p.m. The performance for the special concert will take place at the new Town Square Bandshell in downtown Ontario. The new bandshell is located just southeast of the Jack Mercer Bandstand (gazebo) on Euclid between "C" and "D" Streets. Information: www.showband.net or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

SOUTH PASADENA - END OF SUMMER CONCERT CELEBRATION. The South Pasadena Arts Council, in partnership with the South Pasadena Public Library and Friends of the Library, are presenting a free concert featuring the Mark "Pocket" Goldberg Trio. Goldberg is a respected "roots" bass player, and the other two members of his blues/rock trio are Debra Dobkin on drums and vocals, and Nick Kirgo on guitar and vocals. The program will take place from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Community Room in Library Park at 1115 El Centro Street. Bring a chair or blanket. Information: (626) 403-7340, www.friendsofsopaslibrary.org or www.lacountyarts.org.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - SUNSET STRIP MARKET. Big Jay McNeely and The Hollywood Combo (R&B/Blues). The Sunset Strip Craft Beer Market takes place from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at 8755 Sunset Boulevard. The market includes live entertainment, craft beers, food trucks, and a virtual zone with gaming consoles and satellite-equipped TVs. Information: www.sunsetstripmarket.com or www.facebook.com/sunsetstripmrkt.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26


AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. APU Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Russell, with cellist Pola Benke. The program will include works by Elgar, Beethoven and others. The concert will take place in the Munson Recital Hall, East Campus, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The 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 takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza (PP), 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce (CC), 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and at City Hall South, 225 Second (CH). Seating is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight: Los Whateveros (Rock, CC), Nomads (Blues/Rock, PP), and Elaine Ford (Singer/Songwriter, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COVINA - MUSIC AT THE COVINA FARMERS MARKET. Psycho Punks. The Covina Farmers Market is open every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. at Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Avenue (at San Bernardino). Bands play from about 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

GLENDALE - BRAND LIBRARY PLAZA CONCERT SERIES. Daniel Jimenez Afanador (Acoustic Songs in Spanish/English). Brand Library Plaza Concert Series performances will take place at 7 p.m. on the new Brand Library & Art Center Plaza. The Brand Library and Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain Street. Information: (818) 937-7888, (818) 548-2051 or www.brandlibrary.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: Andrew Martinez (Soul/Jazz) at 6 p.m. and Dee Eff at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Artists TBA. 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. Kathleen Grace. Jazz at LACMA 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.

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"The Dust Blows Forward 'n The Dust Blows Back" from the Anatomechanicals series © Vincent Mattina.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27

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

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. University Choir and Orchestra: Debut Concert. The Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. John Sutton, will present an evening of worship and song. The program will take place in Wilden Atrium, East Campus, from 6 - 8 p.m. The 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. Mojave Trio (Sarah Parkins, violin, Maggie Parkins, cello, and Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street, and it will include works by Turina, Brahms and Flaherty. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155, www.music.pomona.edu or www.collegescalendar.org.

COVINA - COVINA SWING BAND FESTIVAL. The sixth annual Covina Swing Band Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday from 3 - 9 p.m. in the bandshell at Covina Park, 301 N. Fourth Street (between San Bernardino Road and Badillo Street). Each day will feature five swing/big bands performing a one-hour set. Saturday bands will be a Twist of Orange/Covina Concert Band, the Harmony Sisters and their Little Big Band, Palminteri and the Big Band, Bob Snyder and the Red Apple Orchestra, and City Beat. Sunday bands will be the CSUSB Jazz Ensemble, the SOZO Jazz Band (Contemporary/Latin Jazz), LAPD Swing Band, Music Masters and the Verdugo Swing Society Big Band. Some seating is provided, or bring your own chair/blanket, and there will be room for dancing. The festival is sponsored by the Covina Concert Band. Information: (626) 332-0020 or www.covinaconcertband.org; also (626) 384-5340 or http://www.covinaca.gov (City of Covina).

DUARTE - ROUTE 66 PARADE AND CITY PICNIC. The 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. The City Picnic will take place following the parade from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive. 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: Billy Rose (Acoustic Americana) at 6 p.m. and Adam's Attic (Alt Rock) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LACMA MUSIC PROGRAMS. An Afternoon with the Ahn Sook Sun Ensemble. Sook Sun Ahn, one of the living cultural assets of South Korea, will perform (with her ensemble) selections of traditional music of Korea including Huengboga, one of the five great works of Pansori tradition, a style of musical drama that has been passed on orally without formal musical notation. She is the official preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 23: Gayageum (a Korean traditional 12 string plucked instrument) Sanjo and Gayageum Byeongchang. The concert is part of Korea Day celebrating museum exhibits and also will include a lecture by an art historian and Korean Tea Ceremony. Entrance is free but tickets are required; reserve online by going to the event page/calendar for LACMA. Information: (323) 857-6010 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 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and The Watts Towers Jazz Festival will take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Watts Towers Jazz Festival features performances from both established and emerging artists from the area. Both events will take place at the Watts Towers Arts Center, 1727 E. 107th Street in Watts, and there will be children's activites, tours of the towers, a drum circle, and art exhibits and vendors, and food available for purchase. See the full performance line-up on the Festival website. 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. Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga). 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 - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Hedgehog Swing (Gypsy Jazz). Courtyard concerts at One Colorado will take place on Saturday nights from 8 - 10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public with limited seating available. One Colorado is a city block bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Fair Oaks, DeLacey and Union Streets. Information: (626) 564-1066, www.onecolorado.com or www.facebook.com/onecoloradooldpasadena.

SAN PEDRO - SAN PEDRO TRI ART FESTIVAL. The San Pedro Tri Art Festival is a free festival dedicated to the arts, showcasing dance, music and crafts. The event will take place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. at the Ports O' Call Village special events stage, 1199 Nagoya Way (near the intersection of 6th and Harbor). The stage will feature multiple performers, including a special concert by the Black Tongued Bells (Roots/Americana) on Sunday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: http://triartsp.com.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY PERFORMANCES. Spanish Treasures. Violinist Joseph Gold and guitarist-composer Jaume Torrent will perform music from Spain with works by Sarasate, Rodrigo, Torrent and others. The concert will take place at 2 p.m. in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the Main library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Free tickets will be released one hour prior to the start of the program. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org.

TORRANCE - TORRANCE OLD TOWN/BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERT SERIES Pheasant Pluckers. Concerts take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the courtyard/El Prado, 1261 Cabrillo. Bring a chair for seating. Information: (310) 320-2332 or www.buffalofiredepartment.com.

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"The Terminal Island" from the Sentinels series © Vincent Mattina.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Gospel Choir: Gospel Music Heritage Month Concert. The APU Gospel Choir's Gospel Music Heritage Month Concert, an evening a music by Fred Hammond, will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Munson Recital Hall, East Campus. The 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. Holiday weekend; no market today. 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 artists: TBA. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Music for a New B'ak'tun: Nadia Shpachenko-Gottesman, piano and percussion, and Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano, toy piano and electronics. 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, www.music.pomona.edu or www.collegescalendar.org.

COVINA - COVINA SWING BAND FESTIVAL. The sixth annual Covina Swing Band Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday from 3 - 9 p.m. in the bandshell at Covina Park, 301 N. Fourth Street (between San Bernardino Road and Badillo Street). Each day will feature five swing/big bands performing a one-hour set. Saturday bands will be a Twist of Orange/Covina Concert Band, the Harmony Sisters and their Little Big Band, Palminteri and the Big Band, Bob Snyder and the Red Apple Orchestra, and City Beat. Sunday bands will be the CSUSB Jazz Ensemble, the SOZO Jazz Band (Contemporary/Latin Jazz), LAPD Swing Band, Music Masters and the Verdugo Swing Society Big Band. Some seating is provided, or bring your own chair/blanket, and there will be room for dancing. The festival is sponsored by the Covina Concert Band. Information: (626) 332-0020 or www.covinaconcertband.org; also (626) 384-5340 or http://www.covinaca.gov (City of Covina).

LONG BEACH - "ARTS FOR LIFE" PROGRAMS AT THE CARPENTER CENTER. Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. The 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Mitch Glickman, is the country's only ensemble exclusively dedicated to blending the worlds of jazz and classical music. The Orchestra will present a concert celebrating the 90th Anniversary of "Rhapsody in Blue." The performance will take place at 2 p.m. at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the CSULB campus, 6200 E. Atherton Street. Free tickets may be reserved via the Carpenter Center website. Information: (562) 985-7000 or www.carpenterarts.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Wind Ensemble. H. Robert Reynolds and Sharon Lavery will lead the ensemble in "American Emblems," a concert honoring the 200th anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner. The program will include works by Ives, Copland, and Michael Tilson Thomas, plus Frank Ticheli's "Saxophone Concerto" featuring faculty saxophonist Christopher Bartz. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Parking on campus is $10. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Capitol Ensemble. 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 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and The Watts Towers Jazz Festival will take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Watts Towers Jazz Festival features performances from both established and emerging artists from the area. Both events will take place at the Watts Towers Arts Center, 1727 E. 107th Street in Watts, and there will be children's activites, tours of the towers, a drum circle, and art exhibits and vendors, and food available for purchase. See the full performance line-up on the Festival website. 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. 2AZZ1 (Urban Jazz/Funk). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

SAN PEDRO - SAN PEDRO TRI ART FESTIVAL. The San Pedro Tri Art Festival is a free festival dedicated to the arts, showcasing dance, music and crafts. The event will take place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. at the Ports O' Call Village special events stage, 1199 Nagoya Way (near the intersection of 6th and Harbor). The stage will feature multiple performers, including a special concert by the Black Tongued Bells (Roots/Americana) on Sunday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Information: http://triartsp.com.

VENICE - ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL. The Abbot Kinney Festival includes arts and crafts for children, multiple performances stages, food vendors/food trucks, beer gardens, artisan vendors and more. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Abbot Kinney Boulevard between Venice Boulevard and Main Street. See website for complete entertainment and activity schedules. Information: (310) 310-0982 or www.abbotkinney.org.

"The Lucid Dream" from the Anatomechanicals series © Vincent Mattina.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra. The Concert Jazz Orchestra, led by Greg Johnson, will present a concert of music by influential classic big band composers. The performance will take place on campus at 7:30 p.m. in the Carson Center. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Parking on campus is $10. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BAND CONCERT SERIES. AXS TV and the Whisky a Go Go present the second part of The World's Greatest Tribute Band Concert Series. Concerts will take place on Tuesday nights at the Whisky a Go Go, 8901 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Tickets for the shows are first-come and must be reserved online via Eventbrite. Doors open at 6 p.m. and shows will begin at 7 p.m. September bands will be: September 9 - Justin Shandor (Elvis Tribute), September 16 - Pyromania (Def Leppard Tribute), September 23 - Fortunate Son (Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute), and September 30 - Billy Joel 2 Elton John (Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute). Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worlds-greatest-tribute-bands-on-axs-tv-tickets-5500472060# or http://greatesttributebands.eventbrite.com.

"Low Tide" from the Steampunk series © Vincent Mattina. Winner of a first place award in Graphic Arts at this summer's Orange County Fair!

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