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CONCERTS BY CITY - ORANGE COUNTY This page lists concerts locations in Orange County by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. Concerts on this page are listed only for Orange County. Concert listings also are available listed separately for Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, as well as all cities together. For listings of concerts in other counties or for all cities together, click the appropriate link in the column on the left. Enjoy the summer! A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE IMAGES ON THE THREE MAIN CONCERT PAGES. This year's theme, explained more on the "News" and "About the Site" pages, focuses on images produced by AI-powered text-to-image generators. For those who are not familiar with the programs, they are online-based AI systems which generate an image from text input into the system. There are several systems, among them DALL-E, Midjourney and the one from which most of this site's images were generated, the ImagineArt art generator, found at www.imagine.art. The two images above, which took just seconds to be generated, were (on the left) from the text "a perfect woman," and (on the right) from the text "a perfect white woman with light brown hair and green eyes wearing a bright pink sweater, white pants and black shoes, sitting on a wooden park bench under a blooming cherry tree." While the fact that these AI images generators exist is remarkable, and the results can be spectacular, they are not without their inconsistencies. Look, for example at the top slat on the bench on the picture on the right. It does not align properly in the area behind the woman's back. What is being included on the COUNTY "Concerts by City," COUNTY "Concerts By Date" and "Concert by Type of Music" pages is a narrative with and about the images produced over several weeks in May and June of this year from the ImagineArt text-to-image generator. The generator used was the first-generation one; their second generation (V2) generator is now available and sits in the primary position on the log-in page. What was the purpose? When I started, the purpose was simply to find the system's reaction to the word "perfect" attached as a modifier to as simple an additional word as possible. In some cases a few extra words were added where necessary (which will be explained more in the text below and on the other pages). For consistency, only one text-to-image generator was used to try to understand how that particular AI system "thinks," particularly for a word expressing a concept which even most humans might not agree upon. The images perhaps might generate a bit of discussion and debate. To follow the entire narrative, begin on the county "Concerts By City" pages, which includes images primarily of people, then go to the county "Concerts By Date" pages, which include images of a variety of other things. For a bit of fun, the "Concerts By Type of Music" page concludes with images the system displayed for bands, ie a perfect rock band, a perfect country music band, a perfect mariachi band, etc.
There are no listings for Aliso Viejo at this time.
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Native American Man Wearing Perfect Clothes." The text and image narrative continues here from the "LA County By City" concert page. Weekly, Thursdays - Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market. Farmers Market hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Entertainment times vary. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. Performances at The Packing House - Weekly performances at the Packing House on the mezzanine stage vary. The Packing House weekly performances take place on Friday and Saturday (except where otherwise noted). When multiple acts are noted on Saturday nights, generally one act is on the mezzanine stage at the Packing House and the other(s) are at the Unsung Brewery in the MAKE Building and/or at the Anaheim Brewery. The Anaheim Packing District is located at 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard. Information: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.
Concerts at Anaheim Town Square. Concerts are from 7- 9 p.m. in the outdoor plaza by Cancun Juice. Bring a blanket or low-back chairs for seating. The Anaheim Town Square shopping center is located at 2180 East Lincoln Avenue (at State College). Information: (714) 956-3411 or www.anaheimtownsquare.com
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Native American Woman." There is no information for Brea at this time. September 21 - Buena Park Culture Fest. The Buena Park Culture Fest will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Buena Park Civic Center, 6650 Beach Boulevard. The event celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the city. Guests can explore different cultures from around the world through a variety of performances, food vendors, community booths and family-friendly activities. Information: (714) 562-3860 or www.buenapark.com. September 4, 11, 18 and 25 - Unwind Wednesdays at The CAMP. Unwind Wednesdays at The CAMP feature live music by local artists from 6 - 8 p.m. This month's artists will be: September 4 - Katrina (Guitar/Vocals), September 11 - Emily Laliotis (Guitar/Vocals), September 18 - Chelsea Sanchez (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals) and September 25 - The Lemonsharks. The CAMP is located at 2937 Bristol Street. Information: (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com. Saturdays and Sundays, September 7 - 29 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with performances, free activities and celebrity appearances. Most events are Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. The event also showcases children's charities. See Festival website for full daily schedules and complete event information. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org, click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/. Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.
Segerstrom Center the Arts/Argyros Plaza Events. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present a variety of programs outdoors in the Argyros Plaza. Unless otherwise noted, all performances last approximately one hour to 1 1/2 hours. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive. Most events require the free digital Plaza Pass for entry. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.scfta.org.
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Native American Woman Wearing Perfect Clothes." There is no information for Cypress at this time. DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR There is no information for Dana Point at this time. There is no information for Fountain Valley at this time. September 21 - Pacific Symphony "Symphony on the Go." The Pacific Symphony's mobile communiity concert experience is touring Orange County. The 45-minute pop-up chamber music concerts featuring a small ensemble of Pacific Symphony musicians will take place at 6 p.m. at Pacific Drive Park, 222 S. Pacific Drive. All outdoor concerts are weather permitting. Information: www.pacificsymphony.org/SOTG. September 27, 28, 29 - St. Juliana Fall Festival. The festival will take place Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 3 - 9 p.m. at St. Juliana Church, 1316 N. Acacia Avenue. Admission and entertainment are free; fee for carnival rides, games and food vendors. Entertainment schedule TBA. Information: (714) 879-1965 or www.stjulianachurch.org. Fullerton Farmers Market - The Fullerton Farmers Market includes live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard, and hours are 4 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' korner and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.
Fullerton Friday Night Live Concert Series. The concerts will take place on Fridays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at a different location each week. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Man Over The Age of 50." There is no information for Garden Grove at this time. Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday surf music concerts take place from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.huntingtonbeachsurfingmuseum.org.
Performances at Bella Terra. - Performances take place at the times listed in the Green area at Bella Terra. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.
Performances at Pacific City. - Performances take place on the Ocean Deck. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events.
Wednesdays and Thursdays September 10 - October 31 - Free Admission Nights at Old World Oktoberfest. Old World has been hosting Orange County's largest Oktoberfest since 1977, with chicken dancing, oom pah pah bands, competitions, a 10,000 square foot open air Biergarten and over 60 beers on tap. Wednesday and Thursday are free admission nights (fee for beer and food). See ticket details on website. Old World Oktoberfest is located at 7561 Center Avenue, #49. Information: (714) 895-8020 or www.oldworldhb.com. Ongoing, Tuesday Nights - Surf City Nights. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com.
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Woman Over the Age of 50." At least after 50 you can wear a shawl over your spaghetti-strap tank top! September 13 - Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park. The City of Irvine, in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, will host a Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park from 5 - 9:30 p.m. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, it is a traditional festival celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian communities. There will be live music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, crafts, specialty food trucks and art demonstrations. Reservations are not required, and the OC Great Park is located off the Sand Canyon exit on the 5 Freeway. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org. September 22 - Fiesta Latina en Irvine. The City of Irvine will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fiesta Latina en Irvine at the Great Park from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be live entertainment, community organization booths, a pop-up art exhibition and food for sale. Reservations are not required, and the OC Great Park is located off the Sand Canyon exit on the 5 Freeway. Information: (949) 724-6247 or www.cityofirvine.org/fiesta. Monday Night Grooves and Weekend Entertainment at the Irvine Spectrum Center. Monday Night Grooves will feature a variety of music performed from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on the Giant Wheel Lawn. Weekend entertainment takes place from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the area near H&M. The Irvine Spectrum Center is located at 670 Spectrum Center Drive off the 5 Freeway. Information: (949) 790-4871 or www.irvinespectrumcenter.com.
Irvine Nights. Irvine Nights concerts take place from 6 - 10 p.m. at the OC Great Park at Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Boulevard. Admission is free only to the standing area behind the reserved seating area, and with RSVP only. Venue policy states that only a limited number of free tickets are available, and after those spaces are filled, only paid seating is available. Free admission also includes access to food and merchandise vendors. Information: www.irvinenights.com or www.facebook.com/irvinenights.
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Man Over The Age of 100." There is no information for La Habra at this time. There is no information for La Palma at this time.
There is no information for Ladera Ranch at this time. Laguna Beach Sunset Serenades - Concerts take place from 6:30 p.m. - sunset at the Rockpile Amphitheater at Heisler Park, Cliff Drive/Myrtle. Information: (949) 497-0722 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to "Cultural Arts." September 6 - Alejandro Brittes (Latino Accordion) September 13 - Mike Kelly (Irish Fiddle and Vocals) September 20 - PEACH (Blues and Jazz) September 27 - Tom Nolan (Rock and Soul) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - The Stage on Forest Performances The Stage on Forest performances are from 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday on The Promenade on Forest, Forest Avenue between Coast Highway and Glenneyre. Check website calendar for ongoing weekly schedules. Information: (949) 497-3311 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to calendar. August 30 and 31 - Pacific Symphony "Symphony on the Go." The Pacific Symphony's mobile communiity concert experience is touring Orange County. The 45-minute pop-up chamber music concerts featuring a small ensemble of Pacific Symphony musicians will take place on August 30 at 6 p.m. at Age Well Senior Services/Florence Sylvester Senior Center, 23721 Moulton Parkway, and on August 31 at 6 p.m. at Cabot Park, Cabot Road/Rapid Falls Road. All outdoor concerts are weather permitting. Information: www.pacificsymphony.org/SOTG. There is no information for Laguna Niguel at this time.
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Woman Over The Age of 100." At least at 100 you can be perfect while still wearing regular clothes! There is no information for Lake Forest at this time. September 21 - Nites on Pine Street. Nites on Pine Street is a new monthly street fair event taking place from 4 - 9 p.m. in downtown Pine Street at 10902 Pine Street. There will be live music, a free kids zone, gourmet food trucks and creative pop-up retail vendors. Information: (562) 430-1073 or www.cityoflosalamitos.org. September 3 - Tuesday on the Terrace Fall Concert. Eddie Allen (60s/70s Folk/Rock). The solo performance will take place from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the terrace at the Norman Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Information: (949) 470-3062 or www.cityofmissionviejo.org. September 21 - Night Market Oktoberfest. The Night Market Oktoberfest will take place from 5 - 9 p.m. at North Paseo at Los Osos, 25282 Marguerite Parkway. There will be live entertainment, games, food vendors and more. Information: (949) 470-3062 or www.cityofmissionviejo.org. September 15 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. Sophia Flores and Andrew Edwards, saxophone and piano duo. The duo will perform music significant to the Holocaust in remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust who used music as an outlet for resistance and hope even when their music was silenced. The program will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org. September 22 - Concerts on the Green. AbSOULute (Soul/Funk/R&B). Concerts will take place from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the civic green at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive (off Avocado). Bring blankets/low-back beach chairs; picnics are welcome. Information: (949) 644-3211 x2156, (949) 644-3309 or www.newportbeachca.gov. Balboa Island Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts will take place Fridays from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Balboa Park on Agate. Bring chairs. Information: (949) 933-0283 or www.balboaislandnb.org.
A few additional pictures. The images of the men were all AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Man." The one image of the woman in the upper left corner was one of the ones generated from the text "A Perfect Woman." The image also shows something that wasn't uncommon with these hypothetical people produced by the AI system: misplaced, extra or odd body parts. August 30 and 31, September 1 - Orange International Street Fair. The Orange International Street Fair will take place on Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in the blocks surrounding the Orange traffic circle at Glassell/Chapman Avenue. The event includes multiple blocks of international food and music organized around country themes, including multiple music stages. Please note: this event tends to be VERY crowded, and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Parking can be found in local residential neighborhoods and for a fee in several nearby public parking lots. See website for full entertainment schedule and other event information. Alcohol sales and entertainment end at 9 p.m. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org. September 8 - Heartbeat of Mexico Festival. The Heartbeat of Mexico Festival will take place from noon - 7 p.m. on the Chapman University campus, 1 University Drive. There will be two stages of music and dance performances, community organization booths, a chalk art contest, beer garden, live painting, crafts and more. Performances will include Danza Azteca group Kalpulli Hueyatl Wanawna, traditional music by Chapman University's Mariachi Panteras, ballet folklorico by Relampago Del Cielo, and cumbia punk by Los Waraperos and Gabriela Penka. Gates open at 11 a.m. Registration is required via the Musco Center website , and vehicles can be registered for free event parking. Information: (714) 997-6812 or www.muscocenter.org. September 22 - St. John's Concert Series. The Bonner Singers. The worship-focused choir, led by Dr. Judd Bonner, will present worshipful original anthems and inspiring versions of classics.The program will take place at 4 p.m. in the historic sanctuary at St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, 185 S. Center Street. Information: (714) 288-44431 or www.stjohnsorange.org. There is no information for Placentia at this time. There is no information for Rancho Santa Margarita at this time. September 14 - Rossmoor Family Festival at Rush Park The event will take place from 3 - 8 p.m. at Rush Park, 3021 Blume Drive. There will be food trucks, a carnival area for kids, craft vendors and live music. Today's headline band is The Emperors (Rock) from 6 - 8 p.m. Information: (562) 598-6659 or www.rossmoor-csd.org.
AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Child." August 29 - Pacific Symphony "Symphony on the Go." The Pacific Symphony's mobile communiity concert experience is touring Orange County. The 45-minute pop-up chamber music concert featuring a small ensemble of Pacific Symphony musicians will take place at 6 p.m. at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 W. Avenida Pico. All outdoor concerts are weather permitting. Information: www.pacificsymphony.org/SOTG. September 14 - Pacific Symphony "Symphony on the Go." The Pacific Symphony's mobile communiity concert experience is touring Orange County. The 45-minute pop-up chamber music concert featuring a small ensemble of Pacific Symphony musicians will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Age Well Senior Services/Dorothy Visser Senior Center, 117 Avenida Victoria. All outdoor concerts are weather permitting. Information: www.pacificsymphony.org/SOTG. September 1 - Pacific Symphony "Symphony on the Go." The Pacific Symphony's mobile communiity concert experience is touring Orange County. The 45-minute pop-up chamber music concert featuring a small ensemble of Pacific Symphony musicians will take place at 6 p.m. at historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. All outdoor concerts are weather permitting. Information: www.pacificsymphony.org/SOTG. San Juan Summer Nights - All performances take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. There also will be expo vendors, activities for children and more. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.
September 8 - Family Festivals at the Bowers Museum. This month's festival is a Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the museum courtyard and will include music and dance performances, complimentary treats and a variety of art activities. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org. September 14 and 15 - Fiestas Patrias 2023. Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from noon - 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon - 10 p.m. on Sunday at the historic district on 4th Street. The event will include live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, carnival rides for children, a beer garden for those 21+ and more. The traditional El Grito ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday on the main stage. The Fiestas Patrias parade will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday beginning at Main Street/Washington Street and continuing on Civic Center Drive. See website for additional information. Headline entertainment will include Mariachi Los Reyes at 8 p.m. and Larry Hernandez at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday and Marisol Terrazas at 6 p.m. and Ezequiel Pena at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Information: (714) 571-4220, www.santa-ana.org/fiestas-patrias or www.santa-ana.org. There is no information for Seal Beach at this time.
The first three of four AI images generated from the text "A Perfect Family." It was very difficult to determine what these images were supposed to be. Was it a man with two wives and small children? A man with a wife, adult daughter and a young child or children? A man with a wife and mistress? A lesbian couple with the father of their child or children? But by far the most bizarre image of this entire exercise was the "family" photo below. There is no information for Stanton at this time. There is no information for Tustin at this time. 3rd Annual Westminster Fall Festival. The Westminster Fall Festival will take place September 26 - 29 at the Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Boulevard. Hours will be Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m., Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from noon - 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. Entertainment and admission are free; fee for food/merchandise vendors, beer garden and carnival rides/games. Thursday night celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, and there will be a senior expo on Saturday from noon - 5 p.m. and a Creative Babe Market on Sunday from noon - 4 p.m. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.westminster-ca.gov.
Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.
This was the fourth AI image generated from the text "A Perfect Family." A person with two heads? Is the woman wearing shorts or pants? Does she have three arms or does someone with the blue shirt have a verrrrrrry long arm to put around her? How many legs does the young girl on the bottom right have? So bizarre in so many ways . . . To continue with the images and narrative, please continue by going to the "Inland Empire By City" concert page.
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A couple of other notes. First, the image here on the left appeared a few times in place of an image which should have been generated. Also, due to the number of families visiting this site, any images in which some type of nudity made it through the computer's "censor" have not been included. There were a number of times I found myself wondering "What makes that perfect?" about the images produced, or just "Huh?" It seems that to this AI system "perfection" in people involves youth, little clothing, great pecs in men and a significant bustline in women, while perfection in other things involves a good deal of symmetry. But for all of these images, remember one thing - they were produced by a computer AI system, and though we may judge them with all our human thoughts, feelings and opinions, that is not something (that as of yet) a computer is able to do.
