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CONCERTS BY DATE - LOS ANGELES COUNTY

This page lists concerts by date for cities in Los Angeles County. Listings are on a month-to-month basis. 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. For a list of concerts by date in all cities, click "All Cities" in the column on the left.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 28

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. 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. Tonight's performances are: Hank's Cadillac (Country, PP), Blues and Fries (Blues/Folk, CC), and Mike's Guitar World (Variety, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

CULVER CITY - 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.

COVINA - 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 7 - Mark Maverick, August 14 - Paul Cavin, August 21 - Artists TBA, and August 28 - Imaginary Friends. Information: (626) 241-2017 or www.covinafarmersmarket.com.

GLENDALE - BRAND LIBRARY PLAZA CONCERT SERIES. Topaz 22 (Latin Jazz). 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.

LA PUENTE - LA PUENTE LIVE. La Puente Live is a new open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. Entertainment will be: August 7 - Suave (Latin/Variety), August 14 - Miller Tinsley Band (Rock/Jazz), August 21 - Artists TBA, and August 28 - Aztlan Soul Band. Information: (562) 375-0888 or www.lapuentelive.com.

LONG BEACH - JUST AFTER NOON MUSIC. The First Congregational Church presents weekly concerts from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. The church is located at 241 Cedar Avenue. Information: (562) 436-2256 or http://www.firstchurchlb.org.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Tiny Smalls (Pop). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DANCE DOWNTOWN. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 7 - 11 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). Upcoming dances will be: July 31 - Cumbia, August 14 - 70s, 80s and 90s featuring Disco, and August 28 - Samba. Beginning dance lessons at 7 p.m. and throughout the evening; dancing to live music or DJs (not specified which night will be live music or DJs) from 7:30 - 11 p.m. Dance floor is provided with space available on a first come, first served basis. Also on August 7 and 21 - Bring Your Own Dance Moves - DJs spinning music on the plaza from 7 - 11 p.m. for dancing. Information: (213) 972-3660, (213) 972-7211, www.musiccenter.org/events/summer/dancedowntown or www.musiccenter.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. LA Opera - Zarzuela and Mariachi performance. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. On Thursday through Saturday, festival preconcert activities and the kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with performances at 8 p.m. On Sunday, festival/pre-concert activities begin at 5 p.m. with performances for children/families beginning 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) - FIG AT 7TH DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL. "Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Music and Dance" featuring Quetzal Guerrero and Jungle Fire with Capoeira Roda, Gisella Ferreira and DJ Potira. The Fig at 7th Downtown Festival will take place on Friday nights through August. The events will include a happy hour at TASTE at 7th @ Fig beginning at 4 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. and performances beginning at 8 p.m. Fig @ 7th is located at 735 S. Figueroa. Information: http://artsbrookfield.com or www.figat7th.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - BHCP LIVE! CONCERTS AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA. Jeff Robinson, jazzy soul artist and lead singer of the R&B group Loose Ends, will be performing every Friday. Concerts will take place at 5 p.m. in center court at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Information: (323) 290-6636 or http://www.crenshawplaza.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - DOWNTOWN DARK NIGHTS AT LA LIVE. Dark Nights are evening when no other major events are taking place at the Staples Center or LA Live venues. The evenings include live music performances, street performers and art activities/displays on Microsoft Square at LA Live (across from the Staples Center). Participating restaurants offer special $5 food and drink menus, and parking is available for $10 (in the West garage, gate "B" only). Events go from 6 p.m. - late night. Information: www.lalive.com or www.lalive.com/events/microsoft-square/detail/dark-nights-at-la-live-150828.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Sweet Baby J'ai. 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. Incendio (Latin Guitar/World Fusion). Friday Night Summer Music concerts take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - 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.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Karla Bonoff (Singer/Songwriter). 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.

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SATURDAY AUGUST 29

ALTADENA - SHERIFF'S SUPPORT GROUP OF ALTADENA CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Floyd and the Flyboys (Funk/Soul). 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.

GLENDALE - 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.

LONG BEACH - SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERTS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Today: Country Gone Awry (Country) from 2 - 5 p.m., and Chico's Bail Bonds (Blues) 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. Vic Moraga (Soul/Eclectic). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD BLOCK PARTY. The Long Beach Boulevard Block Party will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the 4100 block (at Long Beach Boulevard/Claiborne). There will be music, informational booths, and family activities, plus local businesses will be out with special promotions and prizes. Information: (562) 595-0081 or www.bixbyknollsinfo.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. AlmaLafa (Latin/Reggae). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. On Thursday through Saturday, festival preconcert activities and the kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with performances at 8 p.m. On Sunday, festival/pre-concert activities begin at 5 p.m. with performances for children/families beginning 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 (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LATIN SOUNDS CONCERTS AT LACMA. Brent Fischer and the Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Group. 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 - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Jimbo Ross and the Bodacious Blues Band. Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Night Train Music Club. 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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Keaton Simons (Blues/Rock). 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.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Brady Harris Band (Beatle-esque Pop/Rock). 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.

SANTA CLARITA - SANTA CLARITA SUMMER CONCERTS. Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute). 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.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY PERFORMANCES. 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. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the main branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 458-8683 or www.smpl.org.

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SUNDAY AUGUST 30

AZUSA - ASUZA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. APU Brass Ensemble debut concert. The program will take place in the Munson Recital Hall, East Campus, from 5 - 7 p.m. 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. 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: Aug. 2 - Tate's Trilogy, Aug. 9 - East of Lincoln, Aug. 16 - La Tourette Jazz Quintet, Aug. 23 - Burning Hearts, and Aug. 30 - Morningstar Performing Arts Touring Group. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

LONG BEACH - SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERTS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Today: Super Groovers 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 (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Capitol Ensemble featuring violinist Phillip Levy. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of the performances. Information: (323) 857-6234, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - 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.

MANHATTAN BEACH - MANHATTAN BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Wiseguys Big Band Machine (Big Band/Swing). 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.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Floyd and the Flyboys (R&B/Rock). 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. Yari More Latin Band (Salsa). 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. Elliot Caine Quintet. 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.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Doug Macleod (Jazz). 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.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. The Standards. 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.

SANTA MONICA - JAZZ ON THE LAWN. Brasil Brazil (Brazilian). 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.

WOODLAND HILLS - VALLEY CULTURAL CENTER CONCERTS ON THE GREEN. Mr. Speed (KISS Tribute). 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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MONDAY AUGUST 31

CERRITOS - CERRITOS LIBRARY PERFORMANCES. Guitar Recital with Trio Camino. Trio Camino, guitarists David Grimes, Gregory Newton and Michael Nigro, will present a mix of guitar trios, duos and solos from Greece, Mexico, Argentina and Spain. Unless otherwise noted, performances 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."

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES. Night Blooming Jazzmen (Dixieland Jazz). 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.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1

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.

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

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2

EL SEGUNDO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE POINT. Hollywood Blondie (Blondie/Debbie Harry Tribute). 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.

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. 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.

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 feature classical and Spanish guitar music by Michael Gratovich. 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. Jennifer Showalter, clarinetist. 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 3

BALDWIN PARK - BALDWIN PARK DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET. Raymond Michael (Elvis Tribute). The Downtown Street Market will take place on Maine Avenue between Ramona Boulevard and Palm Avenue from 5 - 9 p.m. There will be food and specialty vendors, arts and crafts, a free fun zone for kids, Techniques Los Angeles Car Show in collaboration with local car clubs, community performances from 5 - 6:30 p.m., and main stage entertainment from 7 - 9 p.m. (listed below). Information: (626) 813-5245 x317 or www.baldwinpark.com.

BEVERLY HILLS - CONCERTS ON CANON. Electric Blues Orchestra (Blues/Rock). The City of Beverly Hills presents the 2015 season of Concerts on Canon. Concerts take place from 6 - 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 - 8 p.m. at the Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Drive (between the Montage Hotel and Bouchon). Seating is available on a first-come basis with an open grass area for picnic blankets, tables and chairs. There are also several restaurants in the area open for food purchases. Parking is available in the Beverly Canon Gardens parking structure, 241 N. Canon Drive. Information: (310) 285-2537 or www.beverlyhills.org, events and activities, or www.lovebeverlyhills.com.

CERRITOS - HERITAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae). 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.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Angelou Music LA (Americana/Soul). Concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket. Information: www.redondopier.com.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS. Rebirth Brass Band with Miles Mosley and the West Coast Get Down (Contemporary New Orleans). 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.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4

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. 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. Tonight's performances are: Dynamite Dawson (Soft Rock, PP), Doug Brooks (Folk/Rock/Originals, CC), and Slinker (Rock, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COVINA - 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. 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.

LA PUENTE - LA PUENTE LIVE. La Puente Live is a new open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. September artists: Sept. 4 - KJ Showtime, Sept. 11 - Six Hot Live, Sept. 18 - Champagne Band, and Sept. 25 - Artists TBA. Information: (562) 375-0888 or www.lapuentelive.com.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Tanya Times (Pop/Rock). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

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 music showcase, Saturday performances will include gospel, R&B and jazz, and Sunday performances will include zydeco, R&B, Latin and jazz. There also will be food trucks, local artisan goods and activities for children. Band schedule TBA. Information: (213) 705-3336, www.leimertparkbeat.com or www.facebook.com/avenuesjazzmusicfestival.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - BHCP LIVE! CONCERTS AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA. Jeff Robinson, jazzy soul artist and lead singer of the R&B group Loose Ends, will be performing at 5 p.m. in center court at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Information: (323) 290-6636 or http://www.crenshawplaza.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. 7th LA Jazz Treasure Award - Kenny Burrell. 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.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Leftover Cuties. 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.

SAN GABRIEL - 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.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5

HERMOSA BEACH - 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. Today's performances will be: 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. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.net or www.hbchamber.net.

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 bands will compete for your support while performing on stages set up on flatbed trucks with minimal plugged-in equipment. Bands appearing will include Bloody Death Skull, Rosie Harlow and the Tall Tale Boys, Full Tilt Trio, Tall Walls, Paper Thin Hands, and Forest of Tongue. There also will be performances by MOVE and Rival Sons. 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 - SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERTS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Today: LB Unplugged/Listen from 2 - 5 p.m., and Hard Cuts 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. Thelma Medina (Alt Rock). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SYMPHONY IN THE GLEN. Symphony in the Glen, led by Arthur B. Rubinstein, will collaborate with the Independent Shakespeare Company for "Signifying Nothing!," an evening of music, a dash of Shakespeare and a bit of Commedia dell'arte. The program will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Information: www.symphonyintheglen.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE AFRICAN ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily in Leimert Park at 4318 Degnan Boulevard. The event will include music, dance and spoken word performances, a village marketplace, food and drink vendors, fashion shows and more. See website for full schedule. Information: www.leimertparkvillagefestival.com or www.facebook.com/leimertparkfestival.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LATIN SOUNDS CONCERTS AT LACMA. Latin Jam in memory of Johnny Polanco featuring Artie Webb. 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 - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Michael Haggins and 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.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Rita Coolidge (Americana). 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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Drew Tabor (Singer/Songwriter). 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.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Chico's Bail Bonds (Blues) from 4 - 6 p.m., and West Swell (Reggae) from 6 - 8 p.m. 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.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - 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.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6

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. Sept. artists: Sept. 6 - TBA, Sept. 13 - East of Lincoln, Sept. 20 - La Tourette Jazz Quintet, and Sept. 27 - Burning Hearts. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

HERMOSA BEACH - 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. Today's performances will be: 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. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.net or www.hbchamber.net.

LONG BEACH - SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERTS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Today: 2AZZ1 (Urban/Smooth Jazz) 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) - FINAL SUMMER PERFORMANCE, INDEPENDENT SHAKESPEARE COMPANY. The final summer performance of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will take place in Griffith Park at 7 p.m. At 6 p.m. the Los Angeles Police Concert Band will present a concert. The band has performed for a wide variety of audiences both here and abroad, and many of its members are professional musicians as well as retired law enforcement, judicial, and civil service employees. Reservations are not required. See website for directions to performance area. Information: (818) 710-6306 or www.iscla.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.

MANHATTAN BEACH - MANHATTAN BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Hard Day's Night (Beatles Tribute). 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.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Jimi Nelson and the Drifting Cowboys (Country). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Nobresil (Jazz/World). 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.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Masanga Marimba Ensemble. The Sunday Farmers Market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Main Street/Ocean Park. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES. The Ravelers (Classic Rock). 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.

HERMOSA BEACH - 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. Today's performances will be: 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. See website for full schedule and parking/shuttle details. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.net or www.hbchamber.net.

LONG BEACH - SEASIDE SUMMER CONCERTS AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Today: Hui O Hula from noon - 2 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.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Friends (R&B, added holiday concert). 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.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

EL SEGUNDO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE POINT. Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones Tribute). 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.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Zoltan Varga, organist. 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.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10

BALDWIN PARK - BALDWIN PARK DOWNTOWN STREET MARKET. Son de Calavera (Regional Latin) from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. and Sonsoles (Rock en Espanol) from 7 - 9 p.m., + boxing show from 6:30 - 9 p.m. The Downtown Street Market will take place on Maine Avenue between Ramona Boulevard and Palm Avenue from 5 - 9 p.m. There will be food and specialty vendors, arts and crafts, a free fun zone for kids, Techniques Los Angeles Car Show in collaboration with local car clubs, community performances from 5 - 6:30 p.m., and main stage entertainment from 7 - 9 p.m. (listed below). Information: (626) 813-5245 x317 or www.baldwinpark.com.

LONG BEACH - LIVE AFTER 5. The restaurants, bars and streets of Downtown Long Beach will be filled with music as the Downtown Long Beach Associates continue Live after 5, a monthly event activating traditional spaces like bars and restaurants as well as non-traditional locations like parks, empty storefronts and street corners for live performances. Live After 5 celebrates the art and music culture of Downtown Long Beach. This month's event will be the Live After 5 Funkfest Edition with bands performing at different times at 121 W. 4th, 757 Pine and 641 Pine. Also from 5 - 11 p.m. at A Lot at 643 Pine, DJ Dennis, DJ Clifton, the Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, DJ Gazoo (Subsuelo), Slapback and the Sea Funk Brass Band. See website for full schedule of performances. Information: www.liveafterfive.org or http://www.downtownlongbeach.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LA PLAZA DE CULTURA Y ARTES PROGRAMS. LA Plaza continues in September with concerts paying tribute to activist Dolores Huerta. Programs will be on September 10 at 6 p.m. featuring the Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa), and on September 24 at 6 p.m. with the Arsenio Rodriguez Project, an ensemble of top LA musicians dedicated to celebrating the memory of the "Father of Salsa," Arsenio Rodriguez. Also on September 26 at 7 p.m. LA Plaza will present a performance by Metalachi, the country's first heavy metal/mariachi band. Lawn and chair seating will be available. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is located at 501 N. Main Street. Information: (888) 488-8083 or www.lapca.org.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERTS. Tune-Yards with Avid Dancer (Indie Pop), and KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd. 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.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11

CERRITOS - 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.

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. 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. Tonight's performances are: Harmony Sisters and the Little Big Band (Swing/American Songbook, PP), Charged Particles (Rock/Blues, CC) and Jill Warhol (Folk, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COVINA - 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. 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.

LA PUENTE - LA PUENTE LIVE. La Puente Live is a new open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. September artists: Sept. 4 - KJ Showtime, Sept. 11 - Six Hot Live, Sept. 18 - Champagne Band, and Sept. 25 - Artists TBA. Information: (562) 375-0888 or www.lapuentelive.com.

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 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.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Dee Eff (Acoustic Rock). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. 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) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. El Vez (Latin). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. On Thursday through Saturday, festival preconcert activities and the kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with performances at 8 p.m. On Sunday, festival/pre-concert activities begin at 5 p.m. with performances for children/families beginning 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) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Symphony. The Symphony, led by Carl St. Clair, will feature virtuosic pianist Daniel Pollack, professor of Keyboard Studies. The program will include the overture to Mikhail Glinka's opera Ruslan and Ludmilla, Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 with Daniel Pollack, and Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition. The program will take place at 7:30 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, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Tom Rizzo 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.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Koles (Americana). 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.

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 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.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12

ALHAMBRA - ALHAMBRA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROGRAMS. The Alhambra Performing Arts Center will present "Flamenco Alhambra" at 7 p.m. at the Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Avenue. The show will feature flamenco dancer Inestia and her troupe. She will perform several dances backed by flamenco singers from Spain, plus there will be male and female soloists and a musical interlude of piano and guitar flamenco music. Light refreshments will be served. Information: (626) 230-5435, or e-mail to bizwind@yahoo.com.

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.

BELLFLOWER - SALUTE TO OUR HEROES COMMUNITY EVENT. The Bellflower Chamber of Commerce will present the 2nd annual Salute to Our Heroes Community Event from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Town Center Plaza (Belmont Street). There will be music by Dave Storm and the Thunder Creek Band, food trucks, a beer garden sponsored by Budweiser, military, fire and police displays, a children's activity area, vendor booths, guest speakers and more. Information: (562) 867-1744 or www.bellflowerchamber.com.

COVINA - 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.

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, 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.

HOLLYWOOD/HOLLYWOOD HILLS - 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.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Under Pressure (Classic Rock). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - SOUNDS OF LA AT FIG AT 7TH. Sam Marsey (Soul/Jazz/Funk) with KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd. Sounds of LA is a monthly series of concerts which will take place from 5 - 8 p.m. in the TASTE Courtyard at Fig at 7th, 735 S. Figueroa. Concerts will take place through October. Information: http://artsbrookfield.com.

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 and is not confirmed. 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. - 10 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 along Pico and Alvarado. Information: (323) 632-2380 or www.cofeca.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. B-Side Players. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. On Thursday through Saturday, festival preconcert activities and the kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with performances at 8 p.m. On Sunday, festival/pre-concert activities begin at 5 p.m. with performances for children/families beginning 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) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Academy Young Artist Performances in Thayer Hall at 5 p.m. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. IZMSKIZM (Reggae). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Quetzal (Latin Alt). 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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Raquel Rodriguez (Soul). 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.

REDONDO BEACH - 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.

SAN GABRIEL - 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.

VENICE - 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.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13

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. Sept. artists: Sept. 6 - TBA, Sept. 13 - East of Lincoln, Sept. 20 - La Tourette Jazz Quintet, and Sept. 27 - Burning Hearts. 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 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. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; also www.collegescalendar.org.

EAGLE ROCK - 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.

LA MIRADA - LA MIRADA SYMPHONY. Alan Mautner, conductor. The Symphony's first concert of the season will be "Early Masters." The program will include Vivaldi: The Seasons Op. 8, featuring concert master Sorah Myung playing the violin concertos of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, and Haydn: Symphony No. 101 in D Major "The Clock." The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the La Mirada Theater, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard (at Rosecrans). Information: (562) 944-9801, (714) 994-6310, www.lamiradasymphony.wordpress.com, www.lamiradasymphony.com or www.lamiradatheater.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - TARGET SUNDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. "A Musical Education." The program will celebrate life lessons via music. 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 (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 performances, art and crafts, and Ethiopian cuisine for sale. Information: (310) 877-3530, (323) 360-4431, www.littleethio.com or www.littleethiopiabusinessassociation.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Sundays Live Audition Winner violinist Yu Eun Kim. 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 BIKE RIDE AND FIESTAS PATRIAS CELEBRATION AT THE EAST LA 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 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prior to the celebration there will be a community bike ride from 8:30 - 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Fiestas Patrias celebration will include an artwalk from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and live performances. Entertainment will be: Danny Munoz from 10 - 10:50 a.m., Aztec dancers from 11 - 11:30 a.m., Dareyes de la Sierra from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., folklorico dance from 1 - 1:25 p.m. and Simplemente Bella from 1:30 - 2 p.m. Information: (323) 260-2360 or www.parks.lacounty.gov.

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 parade will feature will take place starting at 10:30 a.m. on Cesar Chavez Boulevard from Mednik to Gage Avenue. The festival following the parade will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Mednik between Cesar Chavez Boulevard and 1st Street. The festival will include performances throughout the day on the Radio Centro Main Stage, arts and crafts, merchandise and more. 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.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Louie Cruz Beltran (Latin Jazz). 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.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. The Praties. The Sunday Farmers Market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Main Street/Ocean Park. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16

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.

EL SEGUNDO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE POINT. Strange Days (Doors Tribute). 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.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Beth Mitchell, tuba, and Hanna Yi, 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.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Jeong-ah Ryu, 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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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. La Resistencia (Eclectic/Ska). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. On Thursday through Saturday, festival preconcert activities and the kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with performances at 8 p.m. On Sunday, festival/pre-concert activities begin at 5 p.m. with performances for children/families beginning 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.

PUENTE HILLS/ROWLAND HEIGHTS/HACIENDA HEIGHTS - LA COUNTY 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.

LA COUNTY ARTS FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. South of Ziggy. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. at the South Pasadena Public Library, 1115 El Centro. Information: (310) 741-7650 or www.lacountyarts.org.

SOUTH PASADENA - 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.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18

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. 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. Tonight's performances are: Nomads (Classic Rock/Blues, PP), Vinyl Number (Rock, CC), and Mike's Guitar World (Variety, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

CLAREMONT - 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.

COVINA - 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. 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.

LA PUENTE - LA PUENTE LIVE. La Puente Live is a new open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. September artists: Sept. 4 - KJ Showtime, Sept. 11 - Six Hot Live, Sept. 18 - Champagne Band, and Sept. 25 - Artists TBA. Information: (562) 375-0888 or www.lapuentelive.com.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Aldean and the Tumbleweeds (Alt). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Ronny and the Classics (50s/60s/Classics). Shark Lagoon Nights lets all ages enjoy live music while observing the sharks at Harbor Terrace. Please note: The Aquarium itself is not open during this time. Only the Shark Lagoon and restaurant/gift shop areas are open for the evening from 6 - 9 p.m.; music is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and food/drinks are available for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION. The afternoon program will take place at 1 p.m. in the 4th floor auditorium of Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill Street. The program will showcase mariachi bands, folk ensembles, and music from Mexico, Cuba, and Central and South America. Information: (213) 623-4352 x317 or www.angelusplaza.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. SinVerguenza (Latin). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. On Thursday through Saturday, festival preconcert activities and the kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with performances at 8 p.m. On Sunday, festival/pre-concert activities begin at 5 p.m. with performances for children/families beginning 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 (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Greg Poree Group. 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.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Wendy Waldman featuring Mietek Szczesniak (A Night of International Stars). 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.

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - 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.

SOUTH EL MONTE - 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.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19

ALHAMBRA - ALHAMBRA LIBRARY CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. The Alhambra Library will present a performance of "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Puppet Musical at 11 a.m. The performance is suited for children ages 3 - 12 will take place at the Alhambra Public Library, 101 S. First Street. Pre-registration is not required, but space is limited. Information: (626) 570-5008 or www.alhambralibrary.org.

EL SEGUNDO - 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.

INGLEWOOD - INGLEWOOD HISPANIC HERITAG FESTIVAL. The City of Inglewood will host a Hispanic Heritage Festival from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Crozier Middle School, 120 W. Regent Street. The festival will include live entertainment, Aztec and Ballet Folklorico dancers, interactive and carnival style games, face painting, a classic car exhibit, vendor booths, and Mexican food for sale. Information: (310) 412-6750 or www.cityofinglewood.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. - 9 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Drive. There will be live musical entertainment by the bands Stone Soul, Anotherman, Green Natives, Grey Matter, Royal Albatross and Flashpants, an art walk with local artists, food and craft vendors, acitivites for children, and more. Information: (562) 483-3574, www.lmolivefest.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/pages/La-Mirada-Olive-Fest/161852350590069.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE PIRATE FESTIVAL. The Pirate Festival at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, will take place (hours not yet confirmed) 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, pirate bands and more. Check on website for full schedule of events. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. John Fullwood (Alt Rock/Soul). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES. Los Lobos (Latin Alt). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Thursday through Sunday nights. On Thursday through Saturday, festival preconcert activities and the kids zone open at 6:30 p.m., with performances at 8 p.m. On Sunday, festival/pre-concert activities begin at 5 p.m. with performances for children/families beginning 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) - SLEEPLESS: THE MUSIC CENTER AFTER HOURS. The late-night event will transform the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion sonically and visually through DJ sets, live performances, projections, broadcasts and sound installations. "Sleepless" will take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center from 11:30 p.m. - 3 a.m., with reserved, timed entries at 11:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. There will be DJ electronic music performances in the Stern Grand Hall, dancing in the Founders Room, acoustic performances, broadcasts on the Music Center Plaza, sound installations and more. Cocktails and small bites will be available for purchase, and programs are presented in collaboration with DUBLAB for their 16th anniversary. Information: www.musiccenter.org/sleepless, or www.musiccenter.org.

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

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - 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.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban Charanga/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 - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Rocky Dawuni (World). 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.

PASADENA - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT ONE COLORADO. Taylor Matthews (Acoustic Pop/Funk). 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.

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. - 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.

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, 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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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20

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. Sept. artists: Sept. 6 - TBA, Sept. 13 - East of Lincoln, Sept. 20 - La Tourette Jazz Quintet, and Sept. 27 - Burning Hearts. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

HOLLYWOOD/HOLLYWOOD HILLS - 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.

LONG BEACH - LATINO HERITAGE FESTIVAL AT MOLAA. The Latino Heritage Festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Avenue. There will be live music and dance performances from noon - 4 p.m., art making projects, and craft and food vendors. Information: (562) 437-1689 or http://www.molaa.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - 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, and the concert will take place at 3 p.m. at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 3590 Grand View Boulevard. The same concert will be performed in Fullerton on September 27. Information: (562) 773-2265 or www.larohome.org; also www.stbedesla.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Pianist Frederic Chiu. 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. Brazil Brasil (Samba/Brazilian). 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. "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.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY PERFORMANCES. 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. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the main branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 458-8683 or www.smpl.org.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. The Backboners. 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.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC VISIONS AND VOICES SERIES EVENTS. "Hybrid Visions, Anxious Objects: The Musical Instruments of Ken Butler." Acclaimed performance artist Ken Butler, a master of both music and sculpture, will perform with his unique hybrid instruments and discuss his artistic and musical fascinations. A Q&A will follow the program as well as an opportunity for audience members to try Butler's instruments for themselves. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. Reservations are required and may be made on the Visions and Voices website. Information: (213) 740-0483 or www.usc.edu/visionsandvoices.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22

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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Christopher Bartz, saxophone. Bartz, accompanied by pianist Joel Clifft, will present a recital of works by Maslanka, Yoshimatsu, Bach, and others. The performance will take place at 7:30 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, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23

DOWNEY - 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.

EL SEGUNDO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE POINT. Paperback Writer (Beatles Tribute). 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.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Terri Richter, soprano. 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.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Ruth Kasckow, flutist. Concerts take place at 12:10 in the church sanctuary and are open to the public. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppcmusic.org.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Jonathan Patterson and Bossa Zuzu. Jonathan Patterson will present an eclectic evening of Brazilian grooves with the Bossa Zuzu ensemble featuring alum Dan Reckard and guest artists such as Rumi Flute. The performance will take place at 7:30 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, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25

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. 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. Tonight's performances are: High Strung Band (Bluegrass/Folk, PP), J. Grizz Band (Rock, CC), and Mike Wojniak (Folk/Pop/Rock, CH). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

COVINA - 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. 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.

LA PUENTE - LA PUENTE LIVE. La Puente Live is a new open-air market in downtown La Puente on Main Street. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. every Friday and will include produce sales and live entertainment. September artists: Sept. 4 - KJ Showtime, Sept. 11 - Six Hot Live, Sept. 18 - Champagne Band, and Sept. 25 - Aztlan Soul Band. Information: (562) 375-0888 or www.lapuentelive.com.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Cara-C (Electric Violin). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. No program tonight due to private event. 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) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Symphony, led by resident conductor Sharon Lavery, will journey from Europe to 20th Century America in a program including Strauss: Don Juan, Copland: Appalachian Spring, and Gershwin: An American in Paris. The program will take place at 7:30 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, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA. Angel City Jazz Festival. 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 MONICA - BEACH = CULTURE PROGRAMS 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.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. 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. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; also www.collegescalendar.org.

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 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.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Tiny Smalls (Alt Pop). Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - CHINATOWN MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL. The Chinatown Mid-Autunm Moon Festival will take place from 5 - 11 p.m. at Chinatown Central and West Plazas, 943 - 951 N. Broadway. The event will include art gallery exhibits, cooking demonstrations, artisan demonstrations, storytelling, moon viewing with telescopes, cultural performances, food trucks and food booths, a live music stage, craft beer garden and more. See website for full schedule. Information: (213) 680-0243 or www.chinatownla.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LA OPERA "TEACHERPALOOZA". Teachers are invited to an "open house" at the Music Center/Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 1:30 p.m. to learn about the opera company and what it has to offer teachers and their students. K - 12 educators will have the opportunity to take a backstage tour, hear a live opera recital, meet opera stars and more. There is no charge for the event, but a short survey must be completed to request a reservation. Information: (213) 972-8001, www.laopera.org/education1/teachers or www.laopera.org.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - TARFEST 2015. TARFEST, a music and culture festival, will take place from 1 - 8 p.m. at La Brea Tar Pits Park, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. The event will include live music by the bands Salt Petal, Babes, Jessica Childress, The Shelters and Gavin Turek, live painting demonstrations, a variety of family-friendly/crafts activities, a beer and wine garden and food trucks. Information: www.tarfest.com or www.launchla.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. Today's performances will include: 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. 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.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - 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.

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. Neon Greens (Electronic). 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.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27

AZUSA - ASUZA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Gospel Choir, Letitia Ugwueke, conductor. The program will take place from 6 - 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. 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. Sept. artists: Sept. 6 - TBA, Sept. 13 - East of Lincoln, Sept. 20 - La Tourette Jazz Quintet, and Sept. 27 - Burning Hearts. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "exploring" and Farmers Market.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. 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. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; also www.collegescalendar.org.

CULVER CITY - 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.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Pianist John Blacklow and cellist Clive Greensmith. 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. Today's performances will include: 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. 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 (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.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET. Jeffery Michaels. 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.

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.

WHITTIER - 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.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. 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. Information: (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu; also www.collegescalendar.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra. The Concert Jazz Orchestra, led by Jason Goldman, will present a concert of big band standards and original compositions. 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, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29

AZUSA - ASUZA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital Series: Pianist Eugene Alcalay. The program of works by Handel, Schubert and others will take place from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Munson Recital Hall. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848, (800) 219-9920 or www.apu.edu/music.

DUARTE - 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.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30

EL SEGUNDO - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE POINT. Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute). 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.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Jooeun Pak, 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.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Gayane Simonyan and Karine Yeproyan, piano four hands. 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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