CONCERTS BY CITY

• September 18 - The Hats at 5:45 p.m. in the Beer & Wine Garden, and Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz) at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage.

• September 19 - Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin Jazz) at 1 p.m. on the main stage, Terry Lawrence at 3:30 p.m. in the Beer & Wine Garden, and Tizer (World/Jazz Fusion) at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage.

• September 20 - Nancy Sanchez (Modern Jazz) at 1 p.m. on the main stage, Crosstown 2 (Blues Duo) at 2 p.m. in the Beer and Wine Garden, and DW3 (Soul/Jazz) at 6:30 p.m. on the main stage.

• September 2 - Paperback Writer (Beatles Tribute)

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CARSON

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CERRITOS

September 11 - Patriot Day Concert. The public is invited to attend the special Patriot Day concert to be held at 6:30 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. Snacks will be available for purchase. Pets are not allowed in the park during special events. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.cerritos.us.

Heritage Park Summer Concerts. - 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.

• September 3 - Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae)

Cerritos Library Performances. Performances will take place from 7 - 8 p.m. in the Skyline Room of the Cerritos Public Library, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1342 or www.cerritos.us, go to "Library."

CHINO

September 19 - Chino Cultural Palooza. The City of Chino will celebrate the diverse cultures of the city in an afternoon event featuring a variety of performances, food and retail vendors, community information booths and more. The event will take place from 1 - 5 p.m. on the City Hall lawn, 13220 Central Avenue. Information: (909) 334-3258 or www.cityofchino.org.

Performances at the Chino Spectrum/Towne Center. The Chino Spectrum/Towne Center presents live music on Saturday nights from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Spectrum Marketplace and Towne Center. The Chino Spectrum/Towne Center is located off Grand Avenue at the 71 Freeway. Information: (714) 259-1046 or www.shopchinospectrum.com.

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CHINO HILLS

Summer Performances at the Shoppes at Chino Hills. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the summer. See individual concert dates for performance start times. All events take place at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CITY OF INDUSTRY

The Homestead Museum "Ticket to the Twenties" festival will take place in October this year.

CLAREMONT

September 18 - Levitt on the Lawn at Scripps College. Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi). The Levitt on the Lawn performance will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on the Scripps College Bowling Green, 1030 Columbia Avenue on the Scripps College campus. Picnics are welcome, and food will be available for purchase. Information: (909) 621-8187, www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department, or www.collegescalendar.org.

Claremont Monday Night Concert Series - Concerts are from 7 - 8:30 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.

• September 7 - The Ravelers (Classic Rock)

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. at the Public Plaza (PP), 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce (CC), 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street), and City Hall/Council Chambers (CH, Harvard/2nd Street). Seating for most performances is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

• August 28 - Hank's Cadillac (Country, PP), Blues and Fries (Blues/Folk, CC), and Mike's Guitar World (Variety, CH)

• September 4 - Dynamite Dawson (Soft Rock, PP), Doug Brooks (Folk/Rock/Originals, CC), and Slinker (Rock, CH)

• September 11 - Harmony Sisters and the Little Big Band (Swing/American Songbook, PP), Charged Particles (Rock/Blues, CC) and Jill Warhol (Folk, CH)

• September 18 - Nomads (Classic Rock/Blues, PP), Vinyl Number (Rock, CC), and Mike's Guitar World (Variety, CH)

• September 25 - High Strung Band (Bluegrass/Folk, PP), J. Grizz Band (Rock, CC), and Mike Wojniak (Folk/Pop/Rock, CH)

Performances at the Claremont Colleges - The following performances are presented by Pomona College and Scripps College of the Claremont Colleges (unless otherwise noted). Performance locations are listed with the concerts and are in Balch Auditorium, 1030 Columbia at 10th Street, Garrison Theater, 241 E. 10th Street, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street, or Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: Pomona College - (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; Scripps College - (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu; also www.collegescalendar.org.

• September 13 - Pomona College: Celliola and Friends. Cynthia Fogg, viola, and Tom Flaherty, cello, with Peter Yates, guitar, Gwendolyn Lytle, soprano, and Joti Rockwell, mandolin. The program will include music by Jason Barabba, Forrest Pierce, Mark Winges and Tom Flaherty. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street.

• September 26 - Pomona College: Music of Ruth Crawford Seeger with Alfred Cramer and Sarah Thornblade, violins, Kira Blumberg, viola, Eric Lindholm, cello, Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano, Joti Rockwell, guitar, and a children's vocal ensemble. The program will include the Sonata for Violin and Piano, String Quartet 1931 and transcribed folk music and will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street.

• September 27 - Pomona College: Chamber Music Extravaganza. The performance by Pomona College applied music faculty members and friends will feature music by Burkhart, Handel, Hindemith, Klein, Kohn and A. Louie. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street.

• September 28 - Scripps College - Music of Mozart, Brahms and Auerbach with Rachel V. Huang, violin, accompanied by Tatiana Thibodeaux, piano. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in the Boone Recital Hall, Scripps College Performing Arts Center, 241 E. 10th Street.

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COLTON

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COMPTON

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CORONA

September 26 - Swingin' Saturday Nights at Tom's Farms. Every last Saturday of the month is Swingin' Saturday Nights. Free dance lessons start at 6 p.m., and there will be open dancing from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the carousel area. Tom's Farms is located at 23900 Temescal Canyon Road. Directions are available on the website. Information: (951) 277-4422 or http://shop.tomsfarms.com.

Weekend Music at Tom's Farms. There is live music on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 - 5 p.m. at Tom's Farms. Check website calendar for current band line up. Tom's Farms is located at 23900 Temescal Canyon Road. Directions are available on the website. Information: (951) 277-4422 or http://shop.tomsfarms.com.

COSTA MESA

Saturdays and Sundays, September 5 - 27 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with music and dance performances and a variety of arts and crafts for children. Most events are Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. The event also showcases children's charities. See Festival website for full daily schedules and complete event information. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org, click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/.

Sunday Sounds at The Camp. - Sunday Sounds concerts take place from noon - 2 p.m. on Sundays at The Camp, 2937 Bristol. August artists: August 30 - Caitlin Lucia; September artists: Sept. 6 - Joseph Eid, Sept. 13 - Caitlin Lucia, Sept. 20 - Gal Musette, and Sept. 27 - Zach + Bridget. Information: (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com.

Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

• August 28 - Drexx Cannon (Motown/R&B/Dance)

• August 29 - Shades of Blue (Diverse Blues)

• August 30 - Soul Deep (R&B/Soul)

• September 4 - Jumpin' Joz (Swing)

• September 5 - Ohio Trio Plus (Motown/R&B/Dance)

• September 6 - Sebastian Sidi (Classical/Contemporary Piano)

• September 11 - 2AZZ1 (Urban Jazz/R&B)

• September 12 - Heart-N-Soul (Latin/R&B/Dance)

• September 18 - Kid & Nic Show (Jumpin' Jive Swing)

• September 19 - Kelly Fitzgerald Band (Pop/Rock)

• September 25 - Jann Browne Band (Modern Country/Pop)

• September 26 - Caravana (Rhythmic World/R&B)

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COVINA

September 12 and 13 - Covina Swing Band Festival. The seventh annual Covina Swing Band Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 8 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 Twist of Orange (Covina Concert Band Swing Band), Midnight Sun, LAPD Swing Band, Palminteri and the Big Band, and the Sozo Jazz Band. Sunday bands will be the Verdugo Swing Society Big Band, the Harmony Sisters and their Little Big Band, the Gem City Jazzcats Big Band, City Beat (Classic Tunes, 50s to present) and the Tuxedo Junction Orchestra. 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.

Weekly, Fridays - Music at the Covina Farmers Market. 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. August artists: August 28 - Imaginary Friends; September artists: Sept. 4 - Mark Maverick, Sept. 11 - Paul Cavin, Sept. 18 - Bring Your Own Blues (Blues), and Sept. 25 - Chico's Bail Bonds (Blues). Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

CULVER CITY

August 28 - 30 - Fiesta La Ballona. The annual event takes place at Veterans Park on Overland at Culver Boulevard on Friday from 4 - 10 p.m. (6 - 10 p.m. for the carnival), Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Admission and entertainment are free; fee for carnival rides, games and vendors. Ongoing entertainment throughout the day/evening; see website for entertainment schedules/times. Information: (310) 253-6622 or www.fiestalaballona.org.

September 16 - 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.

September 27 - sound. at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook.. sound. at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a free public concert featuring the premiere of a site-specific work created by composer and Fluxus artist Yoshi Wada and his son composer Tashi Wada. The program will take place from 5 p.m. - sunset at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, 6300 Hetzler Road. Street parking is available along Jefferson Boulevard, but come prepared for a steep climb up the Overlook stairs. Limited parking is available at the top of the hill for $6. Information: www.sassas.org or www.sassas.org/event/yoshi-wada-and-tashi-wada.

CYPRESS

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DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR

Dana Point Summer Concert Series - Concerts are from 2:30 - 6 p.m. at Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road, or Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway at Niguel Road. Information: (949) 248-3530, www.danapoint.org or www.danapointconcertseries.com.

• August 30 - DC Babylon and the Hanging Gardens Band (Jazz to Rock) and Springsteen (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) at Heritage Park

DIAMOND BAR

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DOWNEY

September 12 - 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, folklorico dancers/local dance groups, a family fun zone, craft beer and wine garden, and more. See website for entertainment line-up. Information: (562) 904-7238, www.downeyca.org/discover/international_foon_n_music_festival_2015.asp or www.facebook.com/discoverdowney.

September 22 - 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.

September 23 - Downey Rooftop Concerts The monthly concert series will take place 7 p.m. in the rooftop public parking lot at 2nd Street/New Street. This month's event will be "Tropical Afro-Latin." The band will be Quitapenas. There also will be a beer graden, local artist exhibits, food vendors and crafts for kids (while supplies last). The rooftop opens at 6:30 p.m. and is accessible by elevator or stairwell. Bring your own chair. Information: (562) 904-7238 or www.downeyca.org.

DUARTE

September 26 - 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 and car show 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.

September 29 - LA Opera Recital at City of Hope. LA Opera artists will present a free recital called "Fall Into Love" at noon in the auditorium at the City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road. The public is welcome to attend. Information: www.laopera.org or www.cityofhope.org.

EAGLE ROCK

September 13 - soundShoppe. soundShoppe is a free monthly unstructured sound workshop/noise jam for experimental musicians and sound artists presented by SASSAS and the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the event takes place from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Boulevard. Tables and chairs are provided; participants are asked to bring their own audio cables, power cords, multiple boxes and amplification. Register using the link on the SASSAS website. Information: www.sassas.org, www.cfaer.org.

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EASTVALE

Eastvale "Sounds of Summer" Concerts. Concerts are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Harada Heritage Park, 3099 65th Street. There will be food available for purchase, and bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (951) 727-3524, www.parks.jcsd.us or www.eastvaleca.gov.

• August 28 - Joshua Tree (U2 Tribute)

EL MONTE

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EL SEGUNDO

September 19 - El Segundo Concerts in the Library Series Robert Heft (Blues). The guitarist, bassist and producer is known for his performances of classic blues material but also is adept at playing country, rock, R&B and oldies. 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.

Summer Concert Series at The Point. - Performances take place on Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Point, Sepulveda at Rosecrans. Bring a blanket or chair for seating; alcohol not allowed. Information: (310) 414-5280 or www.thepointsb.com.

• September 2 - Hollywood Blondie (Blondie/Debbie Harry Tribute)

• September 9 - Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones Tribute)

• September 16 - Strange Days (Doors Tribute)

  September 23 - Paperback Writer (Beatles Tribute)

• September 30 - Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)

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FONTANA

September 4 - Fontana Car Show. This non-cruise event takes place on the first Friday of the month from 5 - 9 p.m. (with staging from 5 - 6 p.m.) at the Fontana Civic Center, 8353 Sierra Avenue. The event includes pre-1979 classics, hot rods and muscle cars, imports and customs, low riders, specialty/exotics and motorcycles. There also will be live music, and this month's band will be Chico (Latin/Variety). Information: (909) 349-6900 or www.fontana.org, go to "Community Services" and events.

September 8 and 15 - Fontana Arts Programs. Unless otherwise noted, programs will take place in the Steelworker's Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Avenue. On September 8, Arts Throughout the 60s. The program will include music by a Beatles Tribute Band, activities for kids, arts, games and a 60s dance competition. The program will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. On September 15, Hispanic Heritage: La Gran Fiesta from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Lewis Library and Technology Center next to the Auditorium. The Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will include performances by Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Youth Academy, Orgullo Mestizo Ballet Folklorico and Aztec dancers. Information: (909) 349-6979, http://arts.fontana.org or www.fontana.org, go to "Community Services" and events.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

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FULLERTON

September 19 - Concert Under the Stars. "The Motown Sound." Cal State Fullerton will present the annual "Concert Under the Stars" on the campus North Lawn. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and the concert is at 7:30 p.m. The concert will conclude with fireworks. Free seating is on the lawn only (tables are paid and pre-reserved), and the public is welcome. Admission is free, but it is requested for planning purposes that those planning on attending make a reservation. Reservation links are available on the concert website. The campus is located at Nutwood Avenue/State College Boulevard. Information: (657) 278-3480 or www.fullerton.edu/concert.

September 25, 26 and 27 - St. Juliana Church Fall Festival. The festival will take place Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 3 - 10 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment will be Men in Crisis from 5 - 7 p.m. and Rocktane (Rock) from 8 - 11 p.m. on Friday, Last Call OC/Gold Dust Woman Band from 3 - 5 p.m., Katie Stump from 6 - 7 p.m. and 2 Fifths from 8 - 11 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday bands will be The Noble Ones from 3 - 5 p.m. and Cafe Caribe from 6 - 8 p.m. The church/festival is located at 1318 N. Acacia. Information: (714) 879-1965 or www.stjulianacatholiccommunity.org.

September 26 - Fullerton Founders' Day Parade and Town Fair The Founders' Day Parade will take place from 10 a.m. - noon along Harbor Boulevard from Berkeley south to Wilshire Avenue. The Town Fair will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue. There will be a chili cook-off, music, food and merchandise vendors, activities for children and more. Information: (714) 738-6545, (714) 871-3100, www.cityoffullerton.com/foundersday or www.cityoffullerton.com.

September 27 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra. Members of the 30-person ensemble perform music on recorders ranging from a 9-inch Sopranino to an 8-foot plus SubContraBass. The program will include works by Josquin des Prez, Dufay, and Richafort. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. The same concert will be performed in Los Angeles on Sept. 20. Information: (714) 526-6836, (714) 870-4350 or www.saintandrewsfullerton.org.

Fullerton Farmers Market - Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. July is "Decades Month" music. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

• September 3 - The Chris Anderson Group (Blues)

• September 10 - Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae)

• September 17 - Soundbytes (Variety)

• September 24 - Deke Dickerson and the Eccofonics (Rockabilly)

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GARDEN GROVE

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GLENDALE

August 29 - Glendale Cruise Night. Cruise Night 2015 has been rescheduled and will take place on Brand Boulevard from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. There will be over 400 pre-1979 classic cars and trucks on display, community displays, activities for children and live entertainment featuring Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones Tribute), Smooth (Santana Tribute) and The Chantays (Surf/Beach). The program is hosted by Brian Beirne, "Mr. Rock and Roll," and the evneing will include a fireworks display. Information: (818) 548-6464, (818) 548-4844, www.glendalecruisenight.com or www.ci.glendale.ca.us.

September 2 and 16 - 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. September programs will be: September 2 - Jacqueline Suzuki, violin, Madlen Sarkissian, cello, and Frank Basile, piano; on Sept. 16 - Ergo Musica, a program of baroque music curated by Adriana Zoppo. Information: (818) 242-2113, www.fbcglendale.net or www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com.

Brand Library Plaza Concert Series. Brand Library Plaza Concert Series performances will take place at 7 p.m. on the 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.

• August 28 - Topaz 22 (Latin Jazz)

GLENDORA

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HAWAIIAN GARDENS

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HERMOSA BEACH

September 5, 6, and 7 - Labor Day Fiesta Hermosa. - Arts and crafts, three 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 AB InBev Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. This year there also will be a stage in the Java Man Coffee House vicinity, 157 Pier Avenue. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.net or www.hbchamber.net.

• September 5 - Pier Avenue Main Stage: 11Echo (Teen Cover Band) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. AB INBev Stage: Hostile Witness (Classic Rock Covers) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Reckless (Classic Rock) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Also on the Java Man stage, Andy & Renee at 10:30 a.m. and Mel Harper and Michael Cramer at 1:30 p.m.

• September 6 - Pier Avenue Main Stage: The MVP's (High Energy Party Band) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Fortunate Son (Fogerty/Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. AB InBev Stage: Angry Donkey (South Bay Hometown Cover Band) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Hit Me 90s (90s Pop) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Also on the Java Man stage, Bobkat Music at 10:30 a.m. and Cynthia Jones at 1:30 p.m.

• September 7 - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Aerorocks (Aerosmith Tribute Band) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. AB InBev Stage: The Aviators (Int'l Rock and Roll) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Pop Gun Rerun (80s) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Also on the Java Man stage, Harold Payne at 10:30 a.m. and Mac and Heavy D at 1:30 p.m.

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HOLLYWOOD/HOLLYWOOD HILLS

September 12 - LA SkinsFest - The LA Skins Music Fest featuring Native American groups and artists will take place at 5:30 - 10 p.m. at Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. Artists appearing will include Miracle Dolls, Nickels and Bones, and Well Hung Heart. Admission and parking are free, but parking is limited at Barnsdall Park. The park also is accessible from the Sunset/Vermont Metro Red Line station. Information: www.laskinsfest.com or www.facebook.com/skinsfest.

September 20 - Thai Cultural Day - The one-day festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. The program will include Thai classical music and folk dances, fruit and vegetable carving demonstrations, a costume contest, children's workshops and Thai drama and/or martial arts performances. Admission and parking are free, but parking is limited at Barnsdall Park. The area also is accessible from the Metro Red Line Sunset/Vermont station. Information: (310) 650-1531 or www.thaiculturalcenter.org.

5 Towers Music Spotlight Series at Universal Citywalk. 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.

• September 2015 - No information at this time.

HUNTINGTON BEACH

September 5 - Labor of Love Music Festival. The Labor of Love Music Festival is a Christian music event headlined by Phil Wickham. The festival will take place at Bolsa Chica State Beach at the north end near PCH/Warner. The festival is free and will include music, family activities, children's games, raffles and a car show. Parking at the beach is $15, but there will also be free shuttles from Calvary Chapel at 16450 Pacific Coast Highway and the Boeing Company parking lot in Seal Beach, 2201 Seal Beach Boulevard. The festival is from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and shuttles will run from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Information: (562) 592-1800 or www.laboroflovemusicfest.com.

September 12 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging Senior Saturday Festival. The annual event features entertainment and sponsor booths with information, products and services geared toward seniors. The event will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach pier, Main Street/Pacific Coast Highway. Hosted by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging. Breakfast and lunch will be available for a nominal fee. Information: (714) 536-9387 or www.hbcoa.org.

Every Tuesday Night - Surf City Nights. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and has expanded to The Strand on 5th as well. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com.

Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday surf music concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). See individual concert dates for details. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

• September 26 - Alaadun, Gamelan Burat Wangi, Garifuna Cultural Group, Nclave, Luis Rodriguez, Farfina, and Michael White, and a drum pavillion/universal drum circle led by Matt Gibson III.

• September 27 - Alaadun, Jasmine Tommaso Quartet, Big Llou Jackson, the Phil Ranelin Ensemble, Luis Rodriguez, Art Webb's tribute to Johnny Polanco, Carmen Lundy, and the JMP All Stars featuring Patrice Rushen, Ndugu Chancler, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, Munyungo Jackson, Nedra Wheeler and Justo Almario, with masters of ceremonies Kamau Daood and James Janisse.

LOS ANGELES - WEST

August 28 - Friday Flights at the Getty Center. Friday Flights programs bring together a network of Los Angeles-based musicians, visual artists and creative thinkers for a vibrant evening of sounds and sights. Each session is hosted by artists whose work blurs the world of music and contemporary art. Tonight's event is hosted by YACHT/5 Every Day. 5 Every Day is an LA-centric culture app created by the dance band YACHT offering a list of five things to do in LA every day. The program will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the museum courtyard. Parking is $15 or $10 after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

August 30 - UCLA Fowler Museum Programs. Family Jam and Summer Concert. The "Flamenco for Families" Family Jam will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. with dance lessons from 2 - 3 p.m. and art-making activities from 3 - 4 p.m. At 4 p.m. there will be a performance by the Rangoli Dance Company (Classical/Folk Dance of India). The program will take place at the Fowler Museum on the UCLA campus. Information: (310) 825-4361 or www.fowler.ucla.edu.

September 19 - "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 Mac McCaughan (Pop). Parking is $15 or $10 after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

September 19 - Asian Cultural Bazaar. The Asian Cultural Bazaar will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Avenue. There will be live taiko drum and other performances, a silent auction, authentic Japanese food for sale, door prizes, cultural displays and activities for children. Free parking and a shuttle will be available at the Trident Center Building at the corner of Olympic and Purdue. Information: (310) 479-1379 or www.wlaumc.com/events.

September 26 and 27 - UCLA Hammer Museum Programs. "All the Instruments Agree: An Exhibition or a Concert." The two-day program will take place from noon - 10 p.m. each day at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. There will be back-to-back live performances by over 25 local, national and international sound artists, music collectives, art bands and visual artists whose practices extend to the production of sound. Parking is available under the museum for at flat rate. Information: (310) 443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.

"Just Hangin' Around," from the Fairs/Festivals collection

MANHATTAN BEACH

Manhattan Beach Summer Concert Series - 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.citymb.info/concertsinthepark.

• August 30 - Wiseguys Big Band Machine (Big Band/Swing)

• September 6 - Hard Day's Night (Beatles Tribute)

MARINA DEL REY

Fisherman's Village Concert Series. - 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.

• August 29 - Jimbo Ross and the Bodacious Blues Band

• August 30 - Floyd and the Flyboys (R&B/Rock)

• September 5 - Michael Haggins and Friends (R&B)

• September 6 - Jimi Nelson and the Drifting Cowboys (Country)

• September 7 - Friends (R&B)

• September 12 - IZMSKIZM (Reggae)

• September 13 - Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa)

• September 19 - Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga/Latin Jazz)

• September 20 - Brazil Brasil (Samba/Brazilian)

• September 26 - Bob De Sena (Latin Jazz)

• September 27 - 2AZZ1 (Jazz Funk)

MISSION VIEJO

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MONROVIA

Monrovia Summer Concert Series. - 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.

MONTCLAIR

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MONTEBELLO

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NEWPORT BEACH

September 20 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. Violinist Annelle Gregory will present a concert of classical selections accompanied by a pianist. The concert will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

September 27 - Concerts on the Green. Britain's Finest (Beatles Tribute). Concerts will be taking place from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the civic green at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive (off Avocado). Bring blankets/low-back beach chairs; picnics are welcome. Information: (949) 644-3211 x2156, (949) 644-3309 or www.newportbeachca.gov.

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NORCO

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NORWALK

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ONTARIO

September 18, 19 and 20 - Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion. The Route 66 Cruise Reunion car show and festival will take place on Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. along Euclid Avenue in downtown Ontario (between Holt and "I" Streets). There will be hundreds of cars on display plus live music, vendor and display booths, raffles, food for purchase and more. Bands appearing each day will play at either the Ontario Town Square or Crusin' Reunion stage; bands are listed below but see website for full entertainment schedule. Information: (800)867-8366, www.route66cruisinreunion.com or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

• September 18 - Count's 77, Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute), other band TBA.

• September 19 - BOE Band (Variety), The Spazmatics (80s New Wave), Pop Gun Rerun (80s), Ghost in the Machine (Police Tribute), Outerwave (Surf), Juke Box Rockers, Hot Rod Trio (Rockabilly), Raymond Michael (Elvis Tribute), Los Bandits, Deepest Purple, Rumble Kings, Danny Dean (Rockabilly), Deadbeat Daddys, and KC and the Sunshine Band (Disco).

• September 20 - Chris Ho Band (Smokey Robinson Tribute), Rumble Kings, Steel the Band (Steel Drum), The Basix, Outerwave (Surf), Bootie Shakers, plus other bands TBA.

September 25 - Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band. "Strike Up the 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 Town Square Bandshell in downtown Ontario. The 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.

ORANGE

September 4, 5, and 6 - Orange International Street Fair. The Orange International Street Fair will take place on Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the blocks surrounding the Orange traffic circle at Glassell/Chapman Avenue. The event includes multiple blocks of international food and music organized around country themes, including nine music stages. Please note: this event tends to be VERY crowded, and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Parking can be found in local residential neighborhoods and for a fee in several nearby public parking lots. See website for full entertainment schedule and other event information. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org.

PALOS VERDES

September 20 - South Bay Chamber Music Society Concerts. "Simone Porter Recital." The program will include music by Beethoven, Barber, Kreisler, Prokofiev, Bloch and Ravel performed by Simone Porter, violin, and Hsin-I Huang, piano. 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.

PASADENA

September 1 - 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.

Sunset view from the Seal Beach Pier

Playhouse District/Vromans Jazz Concert Series. 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.

• August 30 - Elliot Caine Quintet

Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series. - Performances are four nights a week. For Thursday children's shows, festival activities/kid zone begin at 5:30 p.m., with the concert at 7 p.m. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the festival activities/kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert starting at 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). All performances are at the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. Information: (626) 683-3230 or www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.

• August 28 - Karla Bonoff (Singer/Songwriter)

• August 29 - Night Train Music Club

• August 30 - Doug Macleod (Jazz)

• September 4 - Leftover Cuties

• September 5 - Rita Coolidge (Americana)

• September 6 - Nobresil (Jazz/World)

• September 11 - The Koles (Americana)

• September 12 - Quetzal (Latin Alt)

• September 13 - Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin Jazz)

• September 18 - Wendy Waldman featuring Mietek Szczesniak (A Night of International Stars)

• September 19 - Rocky Dawuni (World)

Pasadena Presbyterian Church Music at Noon Concerts. - 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.

• September 2 - Jennifer Showalter, clarinetist

• September 9 - Zoltan Varga, organist

• September 16 - Jeong-ah Ryu, pianist

• September 23 - Ruth Kasckow, flutist

• September 30 - Gayane Simonyan and Karine Yeproyan, piano four hands

Pasadena Senior Center Concerts in the Park. - 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.

• September 1 - Great American Swing Band (Big Band/Swing)

Courtyard Concerts at One Colorado. - Courtyard concerts will take place on Saturday nights beginning at 7 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.

• August 29 - Keaton Simons (Blues/Rock)

• September 5 - Drew Tabor (Singer/Songwriter)

• September 12 - Raquel Rodriguez (Soul)

• September 19 - Taylor Matthews (Acoustic Pop/Funk)

• September 26 - Neon Greens (Electronic)

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PICO RIVERA

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PLACENTIA

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PLAYA VISTA

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POMONA

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PUENTE HILLS/ROWLAND HEIGHTS/HACIENDA HEIGHTS

September 17 - LA County Arts Free Concerts in Public Places. Big Papa and the TCB (R&B). The performance will take place at 6 p.m. in Steinmetz Park, 1545 S. Stimson Avenue in Hacienda Heights. Information: (626) 934-7041 or www.lacountyarts.org.

Late afternoon light at the Port Of LA, from the 2008 Metamorphoses series

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

August 28 - Summer Concerts at Victoria Gardens. Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga). Summer concerts will take place on Fridays in August from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Chaffey Town Square area at Victoria Gardens, 12505 North Mainstreet. Information: (909) 463-2830 or www.victoriagardensie.com.

September 18 - Hispanic Heritage Cultural Arts Night. The Rancho Cucamonga Hispanic Heritage Cultural Arts Night program will take place from 7 - 9 p.m .at the Paul A. Biane Library at Victoria Gardens. The program will include live musical performances, crafts, cultural activities and more. Admission is free, but free tickets are required and will be available at both Rancho Cucamonga libraries. Information: (909) 477-2720 or www.cityofrc.us/cityhall/lib/biane/default.asp or www.cityofrc.us.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

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REDLANDS

September 12 - Day in the Park Car Show and Family Fun Extravaganza. The event will take place from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Sylvan Park, University Street at Colton Avenue. There will be a car show, live music by Band of Brothers, kids' fun zone with inflatables, game booths, prizes, and local vendors. Admission for spectators is free; other proceeds benefit Youth Hope, assisting underprivileged and homeless youth. Information: (909) 705-6665 or www.youthhope.org/carshow.

REDONDO BEACH

September 12 - Redondo Pier Chalk Art Festival. The Chalk Art Festival will take place from noon - 4 p.m. on the Redondo Pier. There will be chalk artiss, music and prizes. Information: www.riversideca.gov/museum.

Redondo Pier Summer Concerts 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

• August 29 - Brady Harris Band (Beatle-esque Pop/Rock)

• September 3 - Angelou Music LA (Americana/Soul)

• September 5 - Chico's Bail Bonds (Blues) from 4 - 6 p.m., and West Swell (Reggae) from 6 - 8 p.m.

RIALTO

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RIVERSIDE

September 27 - Chinese Moon Festival. The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration dating back to the Tang Dynasty. The event will be celebrated from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum's Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue. The event will include storytelling, arts and crafts, cultural performances, moon viewing through high-powered telescopes and more. Traditional moon cakes also will be available for purchase. Information: (951) 826-5273 or www.riversideca.gov/museum.

Riverside Plaza Performances. Performances take place from 6 - 8 p.m. on Saturdays through October at Riverside Plaza, 3545 Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

• August 29 - Dallas and Doll (Soul/Folk)

• September 5 - SS Odyssey (Rock)

• September 12 - Nico Adams (Pop)

• September 19 - Originalites (Folk Rock)

• September 26 - Paper Fox (Alt Rock)

Vincent Thomas Bridge and cranes, from the 2008 Metamorphoses series

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ROSEMEAD

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ROSSMOOR

August 28 - Rossmoor Summer Concert Series. Elm Street Band (Classic Rock). The concert will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Rush Park, 3001 Blume Drive in Rossmoor. Information: (562) 431-0525, (562) 430-3707 or www.rossmoor-csd.org.

SAN BERNARDINO

September 25 - California Native American Day Celebration. The California Native American Day Celebration will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. at California State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. The celebration of California Indian culture, heritage and family is open to the public and will include traditional bird songs, music, art and Native American food vendors. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating. Information: (909) 537-7204 or www.nativeamericanday.org.

SAN CLEMENTE

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SAN DIMAS

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SAN GABRIEL

September 4 - 6 - San Gabriel Mission Fiesta. The San Gabriel Mission Fiesta will take place Friday from 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. - midnight and Sunday from noon - midnight at the San Gabriel Mission, 428 S. Mission Drive. There will be large and small rides, food vendors and carnival games (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Friday night entertainment will include folklorico dancers, mariachi, the Shades of LA band and and the Susie Hansen Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa). Saturday entertainment will include local choirs and folklorico dancers, The In Crowd/The Story Tellers and the Balance Band. Sunday entertainment will include mariachi music, local dance groups, Big Daddy T band and and the ACE band. Information: (626) 457-3035, www.sangabrielmissionfiesta.org or www.sangabrielmission.org.

September 12 - LA County Arts Free Concerts in Public Places. Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae). The performance will take place at 2 p.m. at the San Gabriel Library, 500 S. Del Mar Avenue. Information: (626) 287-0761 or www.lacountyarts.org.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

September 25 - 27 - San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival The San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival will take place Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 27179 Calle Arroyo. There will be Greek food and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, activities for children, vendors and exhibits. There will be a free shuttle from the SJC Metrolink station on Saturday and Sunday. Information: (949) 542-3445 or www.sjcgreekfest.org.

San Juan Capistrano Summer Nights - All performances take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

• September 16 - BUB Band

SAN MARINO

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SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON

September 18 - South Bay Chamber Music Society Concerts. "Simone Porter Recital." The program will include music by Beethoven, Barber, Kreisler, Prokofiev, Bloch and Ravel performed by Simone Porter, violin, and Hsin-I Huang, piano. 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.

September 19 and 20 - 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. - 7:30 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 concerts by the bands Identity Crisis (Variety) from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco) from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Information: (213) 385-1171 or http://triartsp.com.

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Huntington Beach Pier in December, from the Holiday series

SANTA ANA

September 6 - Caribbean Festival and Target Sundays at the Bowers Museum. The Bowers Museum will present a Caribbean Festival and Target Sunday program at the museum. There will be music and dance performances, arts and crafts and other activities from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and museum admission is also free for Target Free Admission Sunday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600, (714) 567-3677 or www.bowers.org.

September 12 and 13 - Fiestas Patrias 2015. The Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from noon - 10 p.m. on Fourth Street in Downtown Santa Ana between Broadway and Minter. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and live entertainment. Entertainment headliners for the weekend will be Fidel Trueda and Maribel Guardia. The Fiestas Patrias Parade will take place on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. The parade will begin at 15th and Main, continue south on Main to Santa Ana Boulevard, and finish at Santa Ana Blvd/Ross Street where there will be the disbanding area. Information: (714) 571-4219, www.santa-ana.org/parks/fiestas or www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us.

September 19 - Santa Ana College 100th Birthday Party. Santa Ana College will celebrate the school's 100th Birthday with an event from 5 p.m. to sunset on the college campus, 1530 W. 17th Street. There will be live entertainment, including mariachis and dance performances, children's activities and competitions, vintage cars, a college history and community expo, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and birthday cake. The event will conclude with a fireworks display. Information: (714) 564-6075 or www.sac.edu/100.

SANTA CLARITA

Santa Clarita Summer Concerts - 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.

• August 29 - Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

SANTA FE SPRINGS

September 11 - 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 Hector Dominguez Mariachi, Trio Ellas and The Company Band (Latin R&B/Jazz/Pop/Salsa), plus Mexican food booths (fee) and a children's fun zone. There will be a special shuttle for the event from Los Nietos Park, and Grito begins at 7:30 p.m. Information: (562) 692-0261 or www.santafesprings.org.

SANTA MONICA

September 25 - Beach=Culture Performances at the Annenberg Beach House. Beach = Culture Open House with 'Elemental Forms' dress rehearsal, gallery show/reception and Vintage Jazz Dance Hall. Programs will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. The dress rehearsal for 'Elemental Forms' will take place from 4 - 6 p.m., at 6:30 p.m. there will be ballroom dance lessons, and from 6:30 - 8 p.m. there will be vintage jazz and dancing to music by the Nick Ariondo Trio. Docents also will be available to discuss the Beach House site from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made via the Annenberg Beach House website. Because this is a Dance Hall event, there will be limited seating. The Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway. See website for current parking fees. Information: (310) 458-4904, www.annenbergbeachhouse.com or http://beachculture.eventbrite.com.

Santa Monica Public Library Performances - Programs take place in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the main branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard (unless otherwise noted). See individual performance information for performance times. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org

• August 29 - Todd Washington Trio (Blues/Soul/Rock/Gospel). The performance will take place at 2 p.m. on the library lawn at the Ocean Park Branch library, 2601 Main Street. Picnics are welcome. (310) 458-8683.

• September 20 - Classical Music Concert: Unknown Romantic Masterpieces by Delius and Reger. Local chamber pianist Leo Marcus and LA Philharmonic violinist Paul Stein will perform two sonatas by Reger and Delius. The program will take place at 2 p.m. in the MLK Auditorium at the Main Library.

Santa Monica Pier/Twilight Summer Concerts - 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

• September 3 - Rebirth Brass Band with Miles Mosley and the West Coast Get Down (Contemporary New Orleans)

• September 10 - Tune-Yards with Avid Dancer (Indie Pop), and KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd

Live Music at the Sunday Farmers Market. The Sunday Farmers Market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Main Street/Ocean Park. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

• August 30 - The Standards

• September 6 - Masanga Marimba Ensemble

• September 13 - The Praties

• September 20 - The Backboners

• September 27 - Jeffery Michaels

Jazz on the Lawn - The 2015 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.

• August 30 - Brasil Brazil (Brazilian)

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SIGNAL HILL

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"Sydney Harbor Sailboats," from the Travel collection

SOUTH EL MONTE

September 18 - LA County Arts Free Concerts in Public Places. Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga). The concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 750 Santa Anita Avenue. Information: (626) 258-7161 or www.lacountyarts.org.

SOUTH GATE

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SOUTH PASADENA

September 17 - 5th Annual End of Summer Concert. South of Ziggy (Country Soul/Southern Rock). The performance will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. at the South Pasadena Public Library, 1115 El Centro. The show will open with a set by Clark Chimp (Indie Acoustic Space Pop). Information: (310) 741-7650, www.southpasadenaca.gov, go to departments, and library, or www.lacountyarts.org.

STANTON

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TEMECULA

Hot Summer Nights. Temecula Hot Summer Nights activities take place from 6 - 10 p.m. on Fridays in Old Town Temecula. The programs include musical entertainment at several venues, stiltwalkers, magicians and more. At Old Town and Front Street there also will be bounce houses, a photo booth and face painter. Information: (951) 694-6480 or www.temeculaevents.org.

• August 28 - Entertainment: Bayou Brothers at Baily's, Big Truth at the Third Street Smokehouse, Smokin' Cobras at Town Square Park, and Rudy T Band at Mad Madeline's

TEMPLE CITY

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TORRANCE

September 19 - 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, will take place at 3:00 p.m. and will feature the FluteSonic Orchestra, with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Principal Flutist David Shostac. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads.

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TUSTIN

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UPLAND

September 18, 19 and 20 - St. Joseph Church Fall Festival. The festival will take place Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee); admission and entertainment are free. Entertainment will include community/church groups each day plus Cold Duck (70s Top 40) on Friday from 6 - 10 p.m., the El Chico Band (Top 40/Jazz/Rock) on Saturday from 7 - 10 p.m., and mariachi/folklorico dance from 2 - 4:30 p.m. and the ACE Band (Rock/Pop/Dance) from 5 - 9 p.m. on Sunday. The church/festival is located at 877 N. Campus Avenue. Information: (909) 981-8110 or www.stjosephupland.org.

VENICE

September 12 - Venice Beach Music Fest. The Venice Beach Music Fest will take place from 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Windward Plaza (1 Windward Avenue, between the boardwalk and the bike trail). Artists performing will include Lili Haydn (Violin), Greg Douglass of the Greg Douglass Band, Meet Me at the Pub (Punk/Ska), Spiel (Experimental), Jah Faith and the Hashishans (Reggae), Jojo Stella (Funk) and others. There also will be an art show, author/literary readings, a mobile cafe and other performance artists. Information: www.venicebeachmusicfest.com or www.facebook.com/venicebeachmusicfest.

September 27 - 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.

"Rainbow Over Dubrovnik," from the Travel collection

WALNUT

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WEST COVINA

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WEST HOLLYWOOD

September 5 - soundSpark Children's Concerts. soundSpark is a monthly new music series for children featuring solo and duo performances by emerging artists. 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.

WESTMINSTER

September 13 - Dia de la Familia. The Dia de la Familia celebration will take place from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street. There will be live music by DeNada (Latin/Variety), the Las Tapatias folklorico dancers, and a variety of family activities. The event offers the opportunity for city residents and members from surrounding communities to particpate in a cultural celebration of family and friends. Information: (714) 895-2860 or http://www.westminster-ca.gov.

WHITTIER

September 27 - Rio Hondo Symphony. Kimo Furumoto, conductor. "Jubilant Sounds." The program for the first concert of the season will include Dukas: Fanfare from La Peri, Debussy: Premiere Rhapsody for Clarinet with soloist Katsuya Yuasa, Young Artist Competition winner, Ravel: Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, and Beethoven: Symphony No. 7. 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.

WOODLAND HILLS

Valley Cultural Center Concerts on the Green. 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.

• August 30 - Mr. Speed (KISS Tribute)

YORBA LINDA

September 11 - Nixon Library September 11 Remebrance Event "Commemorate 9/11." The program honoring the heroes and lost of the September 11 tragedy will take place from 11 a.m. - noon at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. The program will include keynote remarks by OC Assistant Sheriff Don Barnes, a Marine Corps presentation of Colors, and a variety of patriotic musical performances and tributes. This one of the Southern California's largest 9/11 programs, and an RSVP via the Evenbrite link is recommended. Information: (714) 364-1120, (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393, www.nixonfoundation.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorate-911-tickets-18137035361.

September 19 and 20 - Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival. The Dozynki Harvest Festival will take place from noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Drive (one block south of Imperial Highway). There will be authentic Polish foods and beer, Polish music and folk dancers in traditional costumes, and more. The event is a celebration of bountiful harvest that dates back to 16th Century Poland and is celebrated in Polish communities throughout the world. Information: (714) 996-8161 or www.polishcenter.org.

September 25 - 27 - Oktoberfest at St. Martin de Porres Church. Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Martin de Porres Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Hours are Friday 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee) and entertainment. Featured bands will be: Flashpants (80s) on Friday night from 7 - 11 p.m., Echo Love Chamber (Rock) on Saturday night, and Wildfire/Night Owl Productions (Pop/Dance) on Sunday evening. Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org.

Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

• August 30 - OC Rising Stars choral group, conducted by Kevin Kwan Loucks

• September 6 - Golden State British Brass Band, directed by Linda Taylor

• September 13 - Krechkovsky/Loucks Duo (Violin/Piano)

• September 20 - Concert violinist Etienne Gara

• September 27 - Baritone Mark Palmer

YUCAIPA

September 25 and 26 - Yucaipa AutumnFest. The 4th Annual AutumnFest will take place on Friday from 6 - 10 p.m. and Saturday from 1 - 9 p.m. in the Yucaipa Boulevard/California Street vicinity in uptown Yucaipa. Friday events will include the farmers market, a car show, beer garden, kids' fun zone, and entertainment by the BOE Band. Saturday will include a variety of competitions, art activities, a soap box derby, historical displays, and entertainment by Zephyris at 3:30 p.m., Retro Blast at 5:30 p.m., and Sarah Darling at 7:30 p.m. Information: (909) 790-7460 or www.yucaipa.org.

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