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This page lists concerts for all cities by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet below 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 by all cities together. In the fall/winter/spring there are no separate county pages, and only cities hosting events during the month are included. In the fall/winter/spring, updates usually take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Enjoy the spring performances! A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
February 28 - Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival. Year of the Horse. The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Main Street. There is a street festival, cultural activities and performances, demonstrations, all-day stage entertainment, a petting zoo, Chinese radio and TV stars and more. Information: (626) 568-1300, www.alhambralunarnewyear.com or www.alhambrachamber.com. March 28 - Alhambra Performing Arts Center Programs. The Alhambra Performing Arts Center, under the direction of chef/artistic director Bill Yee, will present a live performance of Scott Joplin's classic ragtime piano music performed by pianist Brendan White. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Drive. Seating is limited and on a first-come basis. Reservations are required via Eventbrite for free entry; $25 donation at the door without reservations. Information: (626) 230-5435, http://alhambra.eventbrite.com or e-mail at bizwind@yahoo.com.
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.
Azusa Pacific University Performances - Performances take place in a variety of locations on the Azusa Pacific University campus. See individual events for location and performance times. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.
March 3 - City of Cerritos Events Water Lantern Festival. Lantern Festivals traditionally mark the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations. The Water Lantern Festival will take place from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. During the event guests will release their lanterns onto the water, creating a stunning illuminated display, and there will be cultural performances and gourmet food trucks for food purchases. Information: (562) 865-8101 or www.cerritos.gov. March 25 - Performances at the Cerritos Public Library West African Kora Concert. Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient stringed harp from West Africa. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Skyline Room. The library is located at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1342, www.cerritos.gov or http://library.cerritos.gov
Performances at the Shoppes at Chino Hills. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the year. See individual concert dates for performance start times. All events take place in the promenade area at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.
March 22 - Claremont Symphony Orchestra. Robert Sage, music director, with conductor Ruth Charloff and piano soloist Nadia Shpachenko. The program for this concert will include Bernstein: West Side Story Overture, William Grant Still: Sumerland, Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, Samuel Barber: Intermezzo from "Vanessa," Copland: Appalachian Spring, and Leroy Anderson: Serenata. Concerts take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street on the Pomona College campus. Information: www.claremontso.org. Performances at the Claremont Colleges - The following performances are presented by Pomona College and Scripps College of the Claremont Colleges (unless otherwise noted). Performance locations are listed with the concerts and are in Balch Auditorium, 1030 Columbia at 10th Street, Garrison Theater, 241 E. 10th Street, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street, or Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: Pomona College - (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar; Scripps College - (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu/departments /music/music-performances.
Friday Noon Concert Series - The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, or www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department
March 14 - Day on the Green at The Camp. Celebrate spring with live music, a free yoga class, vendor pop-ups and more. Schedule will include a free yoga class at 10 a.m., DJ Crisanto Santa Ana from 10 a.m. - noon, live celtic music by Craic in the Stone from noon - 3 p.m., workshops from noon - 4 p.m. and more. RSVP for the event on The Camp website. The Camp is located at 2937 Bristol Street. Information: www.thecampsite.com. March 15 - Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Concerts. The Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (PSYWE), conducted by Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore, with the Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band and narrator Rich Capparela, will present a concert at 7 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The program will include the music of John Williams from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Johan De Meij's Symphony No. 1 from Lord of the Rings. The concert is free, but tickets are required. Tickets may be reserved by using the link on the Pacific Symphony website. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 615 Town Center Drive. Information: (714) 755-5788, www.pacificsymphony.org/season-series/127/ps-25-26-psye or www.pacificsymphony.org. March 16 - Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Concerts. The Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO) Spring Concert, conducted by Pola Benke, with piano soloist Jonathan Doh, will take place at 7 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The "Slavic Inspirations" program will include Elgar: Polonia, Op. 76, Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, op. 30 - 1st movement, and Dvorak: The Golden Spinning Wheel, Op. 109. The concert is free, but tickets are required. Tickets may be reserved by using the link on the Pacific Symphony website. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 615 Town Center Drive. Information: (714) 755-5788, www.pacificsymphony.org/season-series/127/ps-25-26-psye or www.pacificsymphony.org. Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. or as noted at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.
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. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive. Some events require an RSVP for a free ticket. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.scfta.org.
March 6, 7 and 8 - Dana Point Festival of Whales. The city's annual seaside event takes place March 6 - 8. The festival celebrates the migration of the gray whale and other species with ocean-themed activities and events with an emphasis on education and environmental responsibility. Events are both free and fee-based. Events will include a welcoming ceremony with reception and a carnival on Friday, a parade, carnival, makers mart, Harbor music series and other activities on Saturday and Sunday, and a concert on the water on Sunday from 1 - 4:30 p.m. at Baby Beach. Bands will be Jimmy's Buffet (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) from 1 - 2:30 p.m. and Gilligan's Island (Beachy Hits and Yacht Rock) from 3 - 4:30 p.m. See full schedule of events on website. ALL EVENTS ARE WEATHER-PERMITTING AND WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED IN THE EVENT OF RAIN. Information: (888) 440-4309, (949) 496-1045 or www.festivalofwhales.com (and www.festivalofwhales.org). Also for certain events: (949) 248-3593 or www.danapoint.org (City of Dana Point), and (949) 923-2255 or www.danapointharbor.com (Dana Point Harbor).
February 28 - Jazz Fest: A Black History Celebration. The City of Fontana celebrates Black History with the annual Jazz Fest. The event will feature music by the Blue Breeze Band and Erin Stevenson, food and art vendors, dance performances, educational workshops, interactive art activities and community booths. Jazz Fest wil take place from 3:30 - 7 p.m. in the Miller Park amphitheater, 17002 Arrow Boulevard. Information: (909) 349-6952 or http://arts.fontana.gov March 6 - Fontana Car Show. This non-cruise event takes place on the first Friday of the month from 5 - 9 p.m. on Spring Street between Juniper Avenue and Sierra Avenue. The event includes pre-1979 classics, hot rods and muscle cars, imports and customs, low riders, specialty/exotics and motorcycles. There also will be live music by Inland Express (Swing and Rockabilly). Information: (909) 349-6900 or www.fontanaca.gov. March 20 - Spring Street Night Market. The Spring Street Night Market will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. on Spring Street between Sierra Avenue and Juniper Avenue. There will be street food and artisan vendors, live music, art installations, photo booths and more. Information: (909) 349-6900 or www.fontanaca.gov.
California State University Fullerton Performances. Performances take place in the locations listed on the CSUF campus, State College/Nutwood. See campus website for directions, and parking on campus is free on weekends. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.
March 4 and 18 - "Music at Noon" Concerts. The free half-hour concerts take place from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. at Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Avenue. Upcoming concerts will be: March 4 - Duo violin recital with Chloe Chiu and Sheng-Ching Shu, and March 18 - Pianist Brendan White performing works by Joplin and Gershwin. Information: (818) 244-7241, www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com or www.glendalecitychurch.org. March 14 - Brand Associates Music Series. The music series features virtuosos from Southern California performing repertoire favorites and music by living composers. The concert will take place at 2 p.m. in the Brand Library Recital Hall, 1601 West Mountain Street. Violinist Armen Anassian and pianist Mark Robson will perform music by Brahms, Debussy and others. Seating is limited. Information: (818) 548-2051 or www.brandlibrary.org.
March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Parade. The 30th Annual Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. near City Hall on Valley Drive, continue down Pier Avenue to Hermosa Avenue, then turn and end at 10th Street. There will be floats, marching bands, local dignitaries and community organizations, police and fire vehicles, drill teams and more. The parade will be followed by festivities at Pier Plaza from 1 - 4 p.m. Street closures for the event begin early in the morning. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.hbchamber.net/parade or www.hermosabch.org.
Performances at Bella Terra. - Performances take place at the times listed in The Garden area at Bella Terra (between Buffalo Wild Wings and Flecha), on The Green (lawn area in front of Century Theaters) or in the Park (fountain area by the Residences). 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.
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.hbdowntown.com.
Outdoor Music at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Outdoor music at the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Guests must be 18 or over. The Rock Yard is an amphitheater-style arena with two side-by-side stages, and admission is free. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway. See website for other music sereis inside at LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. Additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.
March 2 - Performances at The Barclay. U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. The Concert Band and Soldier's Chorus are the oldest and largest of the U.S. Army Field Band's performing components. In addition to their national tours, formal concerts, chamber recitals ad educational outreach, members of the Concert Band and Soldier's Chorus frequently represent the Army at formal and ceremonial functions, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade and other events. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theater on the UCI campus. A free ticket is required to attend. Information: (949) 854-4607 or www.thebarclay.org. March 14 - Jazz in the Palm Court. The Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex will present a three-part live jazz music series: Jazz in the Palm Court. Inspired by a diverse range of composers and musicians, the concerts will feature a wide stylistic spectrum of jazz music, from the soulful sounds of blues and swing to the bold innovations of bebop and contemporary jazz. Concerts will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Palm Court. Reservations/registration is not required, and bring blankets and/or folding chairs for seating. The OC Great Park is located off the 5 Freeway at the Sand Canyon exit. Final concert will take place on April 11. Information: (949) 724-6880 or www.cityofirvine.org. UC Irvine Music Department Performances. Unless otherwise noted, all performances take place in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.
March 22 - La Mirada Symphony. Alan Mautner, conductor. "Music of Eastern Europe: Old Worlds, New Worlds." The program will include Bartok: Hungarian Pictures, Alexander Arutunian: Trumpet Concerto, and Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 from "The New World." The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the La Mirada Theater, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard, with a pre-concert lecture at 2:15 p.m. Open seating/general admission with no tickets required. Information: (714) 420-0262, (562) 941-5779, www.lamiradasymphony.com or www.lamiradatheatre.com. March 27 - Biola University Performances. Biola Jazz Ensemble. The evening of jazz standards will be led by Cliff Hulling for the last time. The concert will be followed by a reception. RSVP required for guest count. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Ethel Lee Auditorium. Performances take place on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892, www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu. Noon Concerts at Biola University. 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, www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu.
La Puente Live. La Puente Live is an 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 from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. Bands will be: February 27 - LA Misfits, March 6 - Suave (Latin/Variety), March 13 - Aventura, March 20 - Yankee Azteca, and March 27 - BPM. Information: (562) 375-0888, www.lapuentelive.com or www.facebook.com/lapuentelive.
March 14 - Patriots Day Parade. The Annual Patriots Day Parade is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. beginning at Park Avenue/Legion Street through downtown Laguna Beach on Glenneyre Street and Forest Avenue, ending at City Hall. The parade will include civic and veteran's organizations, school bands, floats, vintage cars and novelty groups. The parade also honors citizens who have served the nation in time of war or national emergency. Information: (949) 497-0788 or www.lagunabeachcity.net.
March 7 - Rainbow Harbor/Shoreline Village Mardi Gras Celebration. Celebrate Mardi Gras at Shoreline Village and Rainbow Harbor from 2 - 6 p.m. There will be live Zydeco music by the Zydeco Mudbugs on the Main Stage, roaming entertainment, dancing and a variety of vendors. There will not be a parade this year. A full schedule of entertainment/locations is available on the Shoreline Village website. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com. March 21 - DTLB Live! DTLB Live! is a new monthly event which will take place on The Promenade between Broadway and 3rd Street every third Saturday of the month. This month's event will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish music by The Bell Boys and dance performances by the McNulty School of Irish Dance. Events will include entertainment, a local vendor market and the Entertainment Zone (EZ) Sip Event for ages 21+. Information: (562) 436-4259 or www.downtownlongbeach.org.
February 28 and March 1 - 48th Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker Events. Celebrating 48 years, the LA Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest races in the U.S. Highlights include an opening ceremony with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers and a two-day Firecracker Festival. The festival is open to the public and will include live entertainment, exhibitors, a beer garden, vendors and activities for children. The festival will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday from the start of the races until noon. Information: http://firecracker10k.org or www.chinatownla.com. March 4 - Midday Organ Recital at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral. Free half-hour organ recitals are presented at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. March organist will be Dr. Paula Lee Seo. The Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org March 22 - LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Events. Cesar Chavez Family Day. Learn about the fight for farm labor rights through a celebration of activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez. The program will include entertainment by Carlos y Charlos, DJ Chris Gutierrez, workshops, and more. The event will take place from noon - 4 p.m. at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 North Main Street. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. RSVP for free admission. Information: (213) 542-6259, www.lapca.org or www.facebook.com/laplazala. Performances at The Colburn School - Performances are open to the public; some may require advanced tickets/reservations. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.
USC Thornton School of Music Performances - Performances take place in a variety of locations on the USC campus (see individual performances). All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.
March 6 - Getty Center Programs. Variations on a Theme: Benjamin Patterson's Scores. This lecture and performance will consider the art and legacy of Benjamin Patterson, a postwar experimentalist of sound and performance. The program will consider the depth of his artistry by enacting and documenting live performances of work created before Fluxus, and it will take place at 5 p.m. in the museum lecture hall. Free tickets are required. See website for current parking fees and admission policies. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. March 7 and 8 - Getty Center Programs. Sounds of LA with Jimetta Rose and the Voices of Creation. Blending the power of gospel choir traditions with jazz, soul and funk, the performance will offer a celebration of creativity, community and shared hope. Performances will take place March 7 at 7 p.m. and March 8 at 3 p.m. in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium. Free tickets are required. See website for current parking fees and admission policies. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. March 31 - Getty Center Programs. Ever Present: Mary Halvorson - CANIS MAJOR. One of the most distinctive and boundary-pushing musicians in contemporary jazz, guitarist and composer Mary Halvorson will bring her new quartet project CANIS MAJOR to the Getty for an evening of ensemble music. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium. Free tickets are required. See website for current parking fees and admission policies. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu. UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Performances. Performances take place in a variety of venues on the UCLA campus. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar.
March 7 - Los Angeles Dragon Boat Festival. The LA Dragon Boat Festival will take place in and around Burton Chase Park. There will be dragon boat races, vendors, cultural performances and more. Opening ceremony is at 9 a.m. and races are from 7 a..m. - 3:30 p.m. Information: www.facebook.com/ladragonboat or www.visitmdr.com. Fisherman's Village Concert Series. - Outdoor performances are as listed or from 1 - 4 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is $2 for up to two hours or $4 for 2 - 4 hours. Information: (310) 305-9545, www.visitmdr.com, www.visitmdr.com/things-to-do/by-the-water/fishermans-village or www.exploremarinadelrey.com/fishermans-village.
March 16 - Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band. "Boots, Spurs and Dolly," a country music-inspired concert featuring special guests and Showband artists. The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Gardiner Spring Auditorium, Chaffey High School, 1245 North Euclid Avenue at 4th Street. The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7 p.m. Information: (909) 395-2020, www.showband.net or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.
March 8 - St. John's Concert Series. "The Greatest of These is Love" with the Jubilate Choir and Cathedral Singers. The program will feature a variety of works, all based on a set of poems, all describing aspects of love. The concert 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. Chapman University College of Performing Arts Events. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the Salmon Recital Hall. The Chapman University campus is located at N. Glassell Street/E. Palm Avenue. Information: (714) 997-6871 or www.chapman.edu/music, go to "attend a performance" or "calendar of events."
March 22 - South Bay Chamber Music Society Concerts. Pianist Joanne Pearce Martin and violinist Jin-Shan Dai. The program will include works by Beethoven, Part, Debussy and Franck. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalga in Rancho Palos Verdes. See website also for audience policies and for directions. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.
March 7 - Pasadena Presbyterian Church Friends of Music Concerts. Keiju Kollectiv. The Keiju Kollectiv will present "Tales of the North," a program of choral music from the Nordic region. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppcmusic.org. March 13 - Pasadena ArtNight. Pasadena ArtNight will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. in multiple locations throughout the city. The city's most prominent cultural institutions open the doors to the public for an evening of art, music and other entertainment. See website for full listing of locations, activities and performances. Information: (800) 307-7977, www.cityofpasadena.net/artnight or www.artnightpasadena.org. March 13 - Pasadena Community Orchestra. The Pasadena Community Orchestra, conducted by Bethany Pfleuger, will present a concert at 8 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Boulevard. The program will include Mendelsson: Overture for Winds, Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20, with violinist Naomi Jones, Junior Division Winner of the 2025-26 Young Artist Competition, and Beethoven: Scherzo from Symphony No. 9 There also will be a pre-concert discussion at 7:15 p.m. Information: (626) 445-6708 or www.pcomusic.org. March 21 - Third @ First Presented by FUMC Pasadena. St. Patrick's Day concert with award-winning San Diego band Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas. The concert will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Boulevard. Information: www.thirdatfirst.org or www.fumcpasadena.org. Pasadena Presbyterian Church Music at Noon Concerts. Concerts as listed are in-person concerts. In-person concerts are from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Check website for online performance information. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppcmusic.org.
Caltech Performances. Unless otherwise noted, performances take place at the time listed in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus. See website for campus directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu.
February 27 - Pomona Concert Band 2026 Winter Concert. The Pomona Concert Band will present their winter concert, titled "Meet the Band," at 7:30 p.m. at the Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Highway. The concert, with Linda W. Taylor, musical director and conductor, Kerry Kline, assistant conductor, and master of ceremonies columnist David Allen, will showcase members of the band as soloists, in duets and as guest conductors. Information: (626) 824-0001 or www.pomonaconcertband.org.
University of Redlands Performances. - University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel, the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH), and/or the Casa Loma Room on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. See individual concerts below for performance location. Information: (909) 748-8700, www.redlands.edu/music or www.redlands.edu/artsatredlands.
March 8 - Kite Festival. The 52nd Anniversary Kite Festival will feature an array of kites, a DJ and live music by 1969 (Rock), contests, giveaways and more. The event will take place from noon - 5 p.m. on and around the Redondo Beach Pier. Information: (310) 372-0308, www.pierkites.com or www.redondopier.com. March 21 and 22 - San Gabriel Lantern Festival. The festival, celebrating the Year of the Horse, will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the San Gabriel Mission District, 320 S. Mission Drive. There will be amazing lantern displays unveiled for the first time, live performances, food and merchandise vendors, and more. See website for parking information. Information: (626) 308-2875 or www.sangabrielcity.com/1517/lantern-festival.
March 21 - 66th Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Faire. The Fiesta de las Golondrinas and the parade celebrate the return of the swallows to the San Juan Capistrano Mission. The parade is the nation's largest completely non-motorized parade with over 100 entries. Entries include historical re-enactors, equestrian units, high school, junior high and military marching bands, folklorico dancers, community groups and much more. Portions of Camino Capistrano, Ortega Highway and El Camino Real will close by 10 a.m., and the parade begins at 11 a.m. in the historic downtown area (Ortega Highway to Del Obispo to Camino Capistrano). The Mercado Street Faire will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Historic Town Center Park (off El Camino Real and Ortega Highway). There will be over 100 booths, live country music, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, a kids' play zone and more. Information: (949) 493-1976 or www.swallowsdayparade.org.
March 20 - South Bay Chamber Music Society Concerts. Pianist Joanne Pearce Martin and violinist Jin-Shan Dai. The program will include works by Beethoven, Part, Debussy and Franck. The program will take place at 8 p.m. at Los Angeles Harbor College Music Recital Hall, 111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington. See website for audience policies and directions. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.
March 7 - Boca De Oro Festival. The 9th Annual Boca De Oro Festival, a cultural festival of literary, visual and performing arts returns to multiple locations and stages in downtown Santa Ana from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For a full list of venues, events and all schedules, visit the website listed. This year's theme is "The Creative Renaissance." Information: www.bocadeoro.org or http://sites.google.com/sausdlearns.net/boca-de-oro.
March 8 - Santa Monica Symphony. The Santa Monica Symphony, with conductor Pola Benke, will present "Scenes from Life: Identity." In this deeply personal program, Pola Benke brings her Polish musical heritage to the stage. The program will include Lutoslawski: Small Suite, Beethoven: Symphony No.1 and Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 with pianist Ryota Yamazaki. The concert will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1630 Pearl Street. Register for free tickets via the symphony website. Information: (310) 395-6330 or www.smsymphony.org. March 13, 14 and 15 - Sounds of Santa Monica. Sounds of Santa Monica is a music series at the Santa Monica Place mall. Every second weekend of the month between noon - 6 p.m. there will be music performances in the Center Plaza. There will be bands/artists from noon - 3 p.m. and DJs from 3 - 6 p.m. See website for monthly line-up. Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place. Information: (310) 499-2928 or www.santamonicaplace.com. March 19 - Locals' Night at the Santa Monica Pier. On the third Thursday of the month the Santa Monica Pier from 4 - 9 p.m. the pier presents an evening curated by locals for locals. The event includes a variety of entertainment with local bands and DJs, youth activities, a car show, art exhibits and more in an outdoor setting. See website for monthly line-up. Information: www.santamonicapier.org/localsnight. Santa Monica Public Library Performances - Programs take place in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the main branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard (unless otherwise noted). See individual performance information for performance times. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org
March 7 - Classical Crossroads Concerts: Classical 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 will take place at 3 p.m. and will feature Part 1 of a "Concert in Two Parts" with French violinist Ambroise Aubrun and Belgian pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads. March 8 - Classical Crossroads Concerts: Second Sundays at Two. Classical Crossroads concerts are held at 2 p.m. at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church in Rolling Hills Estates, 26438 Creshaw Boulevard. Today's program will feature Part 2 of a "Concert in Two Parts" with French violinist Ambroise Aubrun and Belgian pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads. March 29 - Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival The Torrance Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Columbia Park, 4045 190th Street. There will be a variety of performances, craft and vendor booths, food vendors and more. Free parking and shuttle service is available at 20420 Madrona Avenue. Information: (310) 618-3844 or www.torranceca.gov.
March 13 and 14 - Upland Irish Festival. The Upland Irish Festival will take place on Friday from 5 - 11 p.m. and Saturday from noon - 11 p.m. in downtown Upland. There will be a variety of food, vendors and entertainment. Parking and admission are free. Friday headline band will be Chris Rose and the Travelin' Band (CCRTribute). Saturday headline band will be L.A. Vation (U2 Tribute). Other bands performing over the two days will include Toxic Hunger, The Gaslighters, Seamus, Moon Colony, Upland Pipe Band and Your Guilty Pleasure. There also will be a kids' zone, bar tour, games, contests, a marketplace and food and beverage vendors. Information: www.uplandirishfest.com.
March 8 - International Women's Day Celebration. The free program celebrating International Women's Day will take place from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. The program will include music and dance performances, art and more celebrating the achievements and contributions of women to the community. Information: (323) 848-6826 or www.weho.org.
Rio Hondo College Cultural Events. Unless otherwise noted, performances take place in the Wray Theater on the Rio Hondo College campus. The Rio Hondo College address is 3600 Workman Mill Road. See campus website for directions. Parking on campus is $3. Information: (562) 908-3492 or www.riohondo.edu.
Nixon Library Sunday 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.
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