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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 events and performances! A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
May 10 - Alhambra Performing Arts Center Programs. The Alhambra Performing Arts Center, under the direction of chef/artistic director Bill Yee, will present Saeko Kujiraoka Koto Players with dancer Shiho Tendou. Saeko performs both traditional Japanese music and reveals new perspectives on the sound of Koto through her arrangements of pop and jazz standards. 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 intermission without reservations. Information: (626) 230-5435, http://alhambra.eventbrite.com or e-mail at bizwind@yahoo.com.
May 10 - Second Saturdays at the Altadena Library. Upstream (Reggae/Caribbean/Soca). Programs take place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. outdoors at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa. Bring seating. A reservation is required for the event and can be made via the library website events page. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Information: (626) 798-0833 or www.altadenalibrary.org.
May 3 - Anaheim Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Due to construction at La Palma Park, this year's Cinco de Mayo celebration will be a one-day event from 3 - 9 p.m. at Center Greens Park, 305 E. Broadway. The event will include food and merchandise vendors, entertainment, community booths and a kids zone. Information: www.anaheim.net. May 16, 17 and 18 - Bloom and Blossom Market at Anaheim Gardenwalk. Celebrate mothers this second week of the market with live music, free crafts for kids, small business info, photo ops and a flower workshop (while supplies last). Events will take place Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from 2 - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 2 - 9 p.m. at Anaheim Gardenwalk, 400 West Disney Way. Information: (714) 765-4311 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com. May 17 - Anaheim Children's Festival. The 2025 Anaheim Children's Festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Pearson Park, Lemon Street/Sycamore Avenue. The festival offers families and people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy exploring and making art together. There will be various information and activity booths, art projects, and musical/performing groups, and all activities are free to participants. The festival is presented by the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center and the City of Anaheim. Information: (714) 765-6450, www.muzeo.org or www.anaheim.net. 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 in the Courtyard - The Apple Valley Courtyard Concerts will take place on Thursdays from 6 - 8 p.m. in the courtyard at the Apple Valley Commons (near Round Table Pizza), Northwest corner of Dale Evans Parkway and Highway 18. Food will be available for purchase, and bring your own chair. Information: (760) 240-7000 x7071, www.applevalley.org or www.applevalleyevents.org.
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.
May 5 and 6 - Musical Theatre Fest 2025 at The Wallis The ASCAP Foundation will present the Musical Theatre Fest hosted by legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz over two nights. Monday's program is Songs from the Cutting Room Floor, and it will take place at 7:30 p.m. (networking hour begins at 5:30 p.m.). Tuesday will be the ASCAP Foudation Musical Theater Workshops at 7 p.m. Programs are free but separate reservations must be made for both. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 746-4000, www.ascapfoundation.org/musicaltheatrefest or www.thewallis.org. May 17 and 18 - Beverly Hills Art Show. The event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days. Nearly 250 artists exhibit their works outdoors in Beverly Hills in the grassy area of Beverly Gardens Park along Santa Monica Boulevard between Rodeo and Rexford Drives. There will also be entertainment and food available for purchase. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org.
May 16, 17 and 18 - Brea Bonanza Days Country Music Festival The Brea Bonanza Days Country Music Festival will feature live music, a beer and wine garden, arts and crafts and a kids zone. The event hours are 5:30 - 10 p.m. on Friday, noon - 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon - 7 p.m. on Sunday. Entertainment line-up TBA. There also will be DJs, a kids zone, line dance lessons and more. Admission is free and some seating is provided; seats in a reserved VIP area are available for purchase. Bands will include: Rob Staley at 6 p.m. and The Kelly Boyz at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Morgan Leigh Band at 6 p.m. and Toby - A Tribute to Toby Keith at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, and Franklin Wall at 3 p.m. and The Pistol Blonde at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Information: (877) BREA-FUN, (714) 674-0801, or www.breadowntown.com. May 30, May 31 and June 1 - SummerFest Brea at St. Angela Merici Church. SummerFest hours are 5 - 11 p.m. on Friday, 2 - 11 p.m. on Saturday and 1 - 10 p.m. on Sunday. Entertainment continues until about 9:30 p.m. each night. Fee for carnival rides, games and vendors; admission and entertainment are free. St. Angela Merici Church is located at 575 S. Walnut (about a block in from Brea Boulevard). See full schedule on website. Information: (714) 987-1786, www.facebook.com/breasummerfest or www.summerfestbrea.org.
May 28 and 29 - Performances at the Cerritos Public Library. On May 28 at 7 p.m., Violin and Piano Spring Concert. Violinist Paul Stein, a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 36 years, and pianist Michele Do will perform a duet of classical pieces. On May 29 at 7 p.m., Classical Guitar Concert with guitarist Michael Nigro. He will perform music by composers from Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela. Programs will take place in the Skyline Room. The library is located at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1342, www.cerritoslibrary.us or www.cerritos.us, go to "Library."
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. Unless otherwise noted, 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.
May 4 - Claremont Symphony Orchestra. Robert Sage, music director. The program for this concert will include Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467, with Robert Sage on the piano, and Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Major, Op. 36. 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.
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 Village Square (VS), 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, the Claremont Chamber of Commerce (CC), 205 Yale Avenue (at Second Street) and Shelton Park (SP, Bonita/Harvard). Seating for most performances is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.facebook.com/fridaynightslive.
April 30 and May 9, 16 and 23 - Unwind Wednesdays and Live at Lunch at The CAMP. Unwind Wednesdays at The CAMP feature live music by local artists from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. in The CAMP courtyard. This month's artists will be: April 30 - The Lemonsharks. Live at Lunch concerts take place on Fridays from noon - 2 p.m. This month: May 9 - Blake Walker (Jazz Guitar), May 16 - Matthew Terry (Jazz) and May 23 - Joseph Yashar (Classical Guitar). The CAMP is located at 2937 Bristol Street. Information: (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com. May 18 - Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Concerts. Two performances. First, the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings (PSSS) season finale concert, conducted by Dr. Johanna Gamboa-Kroesen, will take place at 1 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The program for the "Beyond Boudaries" concert will include music by Dag Wiren, Stephan Koncz, Jordan Jinosko and MilCHI Wiancko. Later, the Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band (PSYCB), conducted by Angela Woo, will present a concert at 7 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The program for the "Of Valor and Honor" concert will include music by Robert Sheldon, Samuel Hazo, Ron Nelson, Mussorgsky, Gershwin and others. The concerts are 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/special-package/3 or www.pacificsymphony.org, go to "engage" and then info on youth ensembles. May 19 - Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Concerts. The Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (PSYWE), under the direction of music director Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore and guest conductor Dr. Leah McGray, will present their season finale concert at 7 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The "People and Places" concert program will include music by Percy Grainger, Antonio Alvarez, Noah Chang, Giovanni Santos, Valerie Coleman and John Mackey. 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/special-package/3 or www.pacificsymphony.org, go to "engage" and then info on youth ensembles. May 20 - Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Concerts. The Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO), conducted by Dr. Jacob Sustaita, will present their season finale concert at 7 p.m. in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The program for the "Monuments" concert will include music by Rossini, Elgar and Ferde Grofe. 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/special-package/3 or www.pacificsymphony.org, go to "engage" and then info on youth ensembles. Metro Pointe Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 - 9 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. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.scfta.org.
May 10 - Culver City Car Show The 2025 Culver City Car Show will take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the streets of Downtown Culver City (Culver Bouelvard, Washington Boulevard and Main Street). There will be 400+ classic cars and hot rods, vendors, food trucks and music by bands TBA. Free admission. Information: (310) 499-4840 or www.culvercitycarshow.com. May 17 - Skateside Fest. Skateside Fest is a family-friendly community celebration marking 10 years of The Skateside and its impact. There will be a skate park zone, roller skate zone, roller skate dance jam, rental equipment available, a family fun zone, vendor marketplace, live DJs and special live music appearances, and more. RSVP for a free raffle ticket. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Bill Botts Park, 9910 Jefferson Boulevard. Information: www.theskateside.com/skatesidefest.
May 26 - Memorial Day Ceremony. The City of Dana Point invites the public to a ceremony honoring fallen veterans. The program is presented by the Dana Point VFW Post 9934 and the City of Dana Point. The program will take place from 10 - 11 a.m. at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano. Information: www.danapoint.org.
May 2 - 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 Mike Sagga and the Soul (R&B/Soul). Information: (909) 349-6900 or www.fontanaca.gov. May 3 - Fontana Days Parade. The Fontana Days Parade theme for 2025 is "Dancing in the Street." The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue, continue south on Sierra to Orange Way, north on Mango to Arrow and will end at Miller Park. There will be a variety of marching bands, floats, community groups and dignitaries and more. Information: (909) 349-6900, (909) 641-0483, www.exchangecluboffontana.org or www.fontana.org. May 3 - Jazz at the Mary Vagle Nature Center The City of Fontana Community Services Department will present an evening of jazz from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Mary Vagle Nature Center, located in the Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park, 11501 Cypress Ave E. There will be performances by the Jurupa Hills Jazz Ensemble and The Voice season 18 contestant Roderick Chambers, plus activities for children and photo opportunities. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Information: (909) 349-6900 or http://events.fontanaca.gov. May 17 - Fontana Arts Festival. The Fontana Arts Festival will take place from 5 - 10 p.m. at Fontana Park, 15556 Summit Avenue. The festival celebrates all facets of arts and culture, with an emphasis on creating entertaining and interactive opportunities for local emerging artists. The event will showcase a variety of art media including fine art, graphic design, screen printing, handmade goods, music, dance and more. Information: (909) 349-6900, (909) 349-6975, or www.fontana.org.
May 26 - Fullerton Memorial Day Ceremony. The Fullerton Memorial Day Ceremony will take place from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 E. Bastanchury. This year's theme is "Reaching for the Stars." There will be a keynote address by Colonel Robert Davis of the U.S. Space Force, patriotic musical performances and more. Seating is provided. Information: www.avmafullerton.org. Fullerton Farmers Market - The Fullerton Farmers Market season returns with live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4:30 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' korner and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.
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. Please note: most performances recommend checking the event page prior to attending. Information: (657) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu.
May 21 - Concerts at Christ Cathedral. Organ Concert and Choral Scholars Concert. The concert will be presented by the Organ Scholars and Choral Scholars of the Christ Cathedral Music Program. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Program will take place at Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Avenue. Information: www.christcathedralmusic.org. May 23, 24, 25 and 26 - Garden Grove Strawberry Festival. The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival takes place at the Garden Grove Village Green (Euclid/Main). Hours are Friday from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and vendors (fee) each day. Admission and entertainment are free. The Strawberry Festival Parade is at 10 a.m. Saturday beginning at Ninth Street and Chapman Avenue and ending at the Village Green. A full list of activities, entertainment and contests is available on the Festival website. Information: (714) 638-0981 or www.strawberryfestival.org.
May 7 and 21 - "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: May 7 - Jerome Kessler, cello, and Valeria Morgovskaya, piano, performing works by Corelli-Kessler, Brahms and Jerome Kessler, and May 21 - Fiato Quartet: Carrie Kennedy and Joel Pargman, violins, Aaron Oltman, viola, and Ryan Sweeney, cello. Information: (818) 244-7241, www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com or www.glendalecitychurch.org. May 26 - Glendale Memorial Day Ceremony. The Glendale Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the City Hall Veterans Memorial, 613 E. Broadway, at the Memorial Wall. The event is an opportunity for the public to remember and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Information: (818) 548-4844, option 1, or www.glendaleca.gov.
May 24, 25 and 26 - Memorial Day Fiesta Hermosa. Fiesta Hermosa includes arts and crafts, live music, kids carnival and beer and wine garden each day of the Memorial Day weekend. The Fiesta is from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Monday at Pier/Hermosa Avenues; no beach concerts this year. Multiple stages of music but one stage requires entry purchase. See website for full schedule, details and parking information closer to the date of the event. Information: (310) 376-0951, www.fiestahermosa.net or www.hbchamber.net.
May 10 and 11 - Sunset Beach Art Festival. The Sunset Beach Art Festival will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. along the greenbelt between N. Pacific and S. Pacific from Broadway to 7th Street, community center and Firehouse Gallery. There will be works by more than 150 artists for sale, including paintings, jewelry and handmade clothing. The Community Center and Firehouse are on 12th Street, and there also will be entertainment and a juried exhibit there. Parking is available at Peter's Landing and the parking lot at the end of Warner with regular shuttles during the hours of the festival. Information: (562) 537-8295 or www.sunsetbeachartfestival.net. 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. 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.
Outdoor Music at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Outdoor music returns to 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. Two other series, Noches de Fuego on Wednesday and Sunday nights and Country Night on Thursday night, have now been moved inside to LIT. 21+ for entry to LIT. See additional details on website. Information: 1-800-827-2946 or www.fantasyspringsresort.com, go to entertainment/rock-yard.
May 3 - CicloIrvine. The City of Irvine will host its car-free open streets event from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. along 1.4 miles of streets on Campus Drive from University Drive to Culver Drive. The streets will be closed to cars and open for people to stroll, bike and rol. There also will be live music on two stages, art and activities for all. Map and entertainment schedule available on website. Information: (949) 724-6606, www.cityofirvine.org/community-services-department/cicloirvine or www.cityofirvine.org. May 26 - City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony. The City of Irvine will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony fromo 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the formal garden of Colonel Bill Barber Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza at the Irvine Civic Center. The ceremony will include guest speakers, a time of reflection and tribute. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org. June 7 - Irvine Studio Arts Festival. The Studio Arts Festival will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. outdoors in Heritage Community Park at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Avenue. The annual juried festival will include original works of art by over 100 artists in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, fiber and glass, plus music, art demonstrations and food available for purchase. Information: (949) 724-6880, www.irvinefinearts.org, go to special events, 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.
May 2, 3 and 4 - La Habra Citrus Fair. The event will take place on Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. on La Habra Boulevard between Euclid and Cypress Streets and the La Habra Civic Center area. There will be ongoing entertainment all weekend long. Admission and entertainment are free; fee for carnival rides, games and vendors (fee). Full entertainment schedule is available on the website. Headliner bands will be the Harbor Groove Band on Friday from 8 - 10 p.m., Timba Tumbao on Saturday from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m., and Vilma Diaz y La Sonora on Sunday from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Information: (562) 697-1704, www.lahabrachamber.com/citrus-fair-home or www.lahabrachamber.com.
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. Unless otherwise noted, performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in the Lansing Recital Hall, Crowell Music Building, 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: May 2 - Complcit, May 9 - Yankee Azteca, May 16 - Suave, May 23 - On the Fence and May 30 - LA Misfits. Information: (562) 375-0888, www.lapuentelive.com or www.facebook.com/lapuentelive.
May 1, 2, 3 and 4 - The Stage on Forest Performances The Stage on Forest performances take place 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. Artists will be: May 1 - Kai Kalama, May 2 - Russell Long, May 3 - Zack Churchill and May 4 - Corey Angeli. Check website calendar for ongoing weekly schedules. Information: (949) 497-3311 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to calendar. May 9, 10 and 11 - The Stage on Forest Performances The Stage on Forest performances take place 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. Artists will be: May 9 - Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae), May 10 - Andrew Corradini and May 11 - Jodi Siegel. Check website calendar for ongoing weekly schedules. Information: (949) 497-3311 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to calendar. May 16, 17 and 18 - The Stage on Forest Performances The Stage on Forest performances take place 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. Artists will be: May 16 - Giovanni Simone, May 17 - Ava August and May 18 - Adam Lasher. Check website calendar for ongoing weekly schedules. Information: (949) 497-3311 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to calendar. May 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and June 1 - The Stage on Forest Performances The Stage on Forest performances take place 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. Artists will be: May 23 - Lia Booth, May 24 - Jackie Pember, May 25 - Beth Wood, May 30 - Felisha Dunne, May 31 - Beth Wood and June 1 - Kai Kalama. Check website calendar for ongoing weekly schedules. Information: (949) 497-3311 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to calendar. May 26 - Laguna Concert Band Community Concerts. The band will present the annual Memorial Day concert. The program of patriotic favorites will take place beginning at 11 a.m. in the cobblestone area at the main beach in Laguna Beach, with performances by the jazz band and the concert band. Information: (888) 308-8324, www.lagunaconcertband.com or www.lagunabeachcity.net. Laguna Beach Sunset Serenades. - Performances will take place from 6:30 p.m. until sunset in the Rockpile Amphitheater at Heisler Park (Cliff Drive/Myrtle). Bring a blanket or low-back chair for seating. Information: (949) 497-0722 or www.lagunabeachcity.net, go to "cultural arts."
May 26 - Lakewood Memorial Day Commemoration. The Lakewood Memorial Day Commemoration will take place at 11 a.m. at the Lakewood Veterans Memorial Plaza at Del Valle Pak, Woodruff Avenue/Henrilee Street. There will be a reading of "The Boys of Del Valle Park" and a keynote speech and a musical tribute to those who have served in the armed forces. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2408 or
April 29, May 6, 13, 20 and 27 - Dance Downtown Revolution. Every Tuesday through May, Dance Downtown Revolution will turn the Promenade (290 The Promenade N/3rd Street) into an open-air ballroom. There will be free dance lessons with a different instructor each week. Register via Eventbrite. Styles will be: April 29 - Hip Hop with the Cray Project, May 6 - Latin Fusion with Kindra Mosher, May 13 - Disco with CSULB, May 20 - Voguing with House of Long Beach, and May 27 - Hip Hop with Intrepid Wellness. Information: www.downtownlongbeach.org or www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-downtown-revolution-tickets-1245544801029. May 3 - 2nd Annual Long Beach Mariachi Festival. The 2nd Annual Long Beach Mariachi Festival will take place from noon - 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th Street. There will be live music, a resource fair, kids fun zone, food trucks and more. Artists appearing will include the Mariachi Divas, Las Estrellas Ballet Folklorico, Mariachi Rams, the Susie Hansen Latin Band and Julian Torres. Information: (562) 570-7777 or www.longbeach.gov/district7/news/2nd-annual-mariachi-festival. May 18 - Long Beach Pride Parade. The Long Beach Pride Parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and continue on Ocean Boulevard. This year's theme is "The Power of Community," inviting participants from all walks of life to contribute to the colorful expressions of pride and resilience. Other Long Beach Pride Festival programs are paid/ticketed events. Information: www.longbeachpride.com. May 23 - Summer Kickoff Concert. The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine will kick off the summer with a free concert featuring Pop Vinyl (Pop/Variety). The concert will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at El Dorado Park West, Studebaker Road north of Willow Street. Blankets, chairs and picnic dinners welcome. Information: (562) 570-3233 or www.longbeach.gov/park. June 1 - Music at the Point Concert Series. Concerts take place at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Road. Today's performance will be by singer/songwriter Lisa Sanders. Her musical style can be described as soulful country blues. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. Information: (562) 420-3393 or www.gracefirst.org/concert-series. Summer Concert Series at Shoreline Village. Performances take place in the Off Boarwalk Stage at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Concerts will take place on Saturdays from 1 - 5 p.m. and from 6 - 10 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 - 5 p.m. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.
May 2 - First Fridays Mercado MOCA. Come to The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA for a celebration of Latinx and Chicanx culture. There will be food and merchandise vendors and artisans, a variety of DJs, and more. The event will take place from 2 - 8 p.m. at the Aileen Getty Plaza at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 North Central Avenue in Little Tokyo. Information: (213) 621-2766 or www.moca.org. May 3 - Music Center Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day and LAUSD Arts Fest 2025. Two events in partnership together. The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival Family Day will take place from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center. The festival invites children of all abilities and their families to enjoy a lineup of live performances, interactive art-making activities and a student art gallery, all in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. The LAUSD Arts Fest will take place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Music Center and Gloria Molina Grand Park. The event will include a showcase of LAUSD talent on multiple stages, an art gallery, activities and more. Information: (213) 972-7211, www.musiccenter.org or www.facebook.com/laplazala. May 4 - Celebracion de las Artes. Join LA Opera Connects and Hispanics for LA Opera for an afternoon of musical performancs, a vibrant marketplace and specially curated food and drinks (fee). The celebration of Latino artistry and culture will take place from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the Music Center's Jerry Moss Plaza, 135 N. Grand Avenue. An RSVP is available but not required. Information: (213) 972-3157 or www.laopera.org. May 4 and 18 - Classical Sundays at Six - Presented at 6 p.m. by Great Music at Saint James, Classical Sundays at Six will feature chamber, orchestral, and solo artists from Southern California and around the globe streaming and on demand. Tickets may be required for some performances; see website for details. Performances will be: May 4 - Emerging Artists Series: Honors Ensembles from the Colburn School and May 18 - Capitol Ensemble and Friends. Saint James LA is located at 3903 Wilshire Boulevard. Information: www.greatmusicla.org.org or https://stjla.org/greatmusic. May 7 and June 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. The May concert will feature organist Mallory Haney and the June concert will feature organist Emma Yim. The Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org May 9 - LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Events. Summer of Salsa. The Summer of Salsa series kicks off this month with a performance by Rumbankete with Super DJ Robby. Rumbankete has earned a reputation as one of the West Coast's most exciting and progressive dance orchestras. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music will begin at 7 p.m. at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 North Main Street. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Information: (213) 542-6259, www.lapca.org or www.facebook.com/laplazala. May 14 - The Zarzuela Project Open House. Zarzuela is a popular type of Spanish language musical theater. The Zarzuela Project trains interested participants in the performance of Zarzuela. The Open House will take place from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Avenue. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the program, practice some new songs with current performers and find out about upcoming sessions. Information: (213) 972-3157, www.laopera.org or www.laopera.org/community/get-on-stage/zarzuela-project May 18 - CiclaMini: Pico Union. CicLAVia events are car-free open streets events. Today's event, CicLAMini: Pico Union, will offer 1.4 miles of open streets from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. along Pico Boulevard between Normandie Avenue and Union Avenue. Event hubs will have arts/culture activities and entertainment, a variety of health and wellness activities, information booths, civic resources and more. Map and hub activity listings available on website. Information: www.ciclavia.org. 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.
May 18 - Classical Around Town at LACMA - Classical Around Town concerts are hour-long concerts featuring a string quartet of leading BIPOC musicians performing family-friendly music. A Q&A sessions follows each concert. Today's concert will take place from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Smidt Welcome Plaza at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org. May 24 and 25 - LA Fleet Week Celebration at the Los Angeles Farmers Market. Celebrate LA Fleet Week at the Farmers Market with two weekend performance on the Market Plaza. On May 24 from noon - 1 p.m., there will be a performance by the U.S. Navy Band Southwest "Harbor Side Brass," a quintet performing classic hits and jazz music. On May 25 from noon - 1 p.m., the U.S. Navy Band Southwest "32nd Street Brass Band" will perform traditional brass music and a variety of other hits. The Los Angeles Farmers Market is located at 6333 W. 3rd Street. Information: (323) 933-9211, (866) 993-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com. Jazz at LACMA - Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Smidt Welcome Plaza of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.
Latin Sounds at LACMA - Concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Hancock Park area of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wishire Boulevard. Information: (323) 857-6000, (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.
West LA Farmers Market Concert Series. The market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the West LA Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (at Purdue Avenue), and begins with a free yoga class at 9:30 a.m. Free parking at the corner of Corinth Avenue and Iowa Avenue. Information: www.wlafarmersmarket.com.
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.
May 31 - Marina Culture Jam. Celebrate 60 years of Marina Del Rey at a special Culture Jam at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free for the day of music, art and community, but lots in the area are paid parking. Additional details TBA. Information: http://beaches.lacounty.gov 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.
May 30 - Pacific Symphony "Symphony on the Go." Pacific Symphony musicians will be performing free outdoor chamber music concerts on the Symphony on the Go mobile stage. All concerts are weather-permitting and last about an hour. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Today's concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Pavion Park, 24051 Pavion, and will feature a string quartet led by Carolyn Riley. Information: www.pacificsymphony.org/sotg or www.pacificsymphony.org.
May 15 - 18 - Monrovia Days. Monrovia Days is the annual community birthday party celebrating talented community youth, scholars and champions. The event includes a Monrovia Days parade, contests, live musical entertainment, a beer garden, and carnival rides, games and vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. The event will take place on Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 8 p.m. at Library Park, Myrtle/Palm. Headlining bands will be Bumptown (Dance/Top 40/Latin) on Friday from 7 - 10 p.m., OC Groove (Blues/Rock/Funk) on Saturday from 7 - 10 p.m., and Stone Soul (Motown/Soul) from 5 - 8 p.m. on Sunday. The Monvoria Days parade will take place on Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. in Old Town Monrovia on Myrtle Avenue. Information: (626) 256-8246, www.monroviadays.org or www.cityofmonrovia.org.
May 8 - A Tribute to Cinco de Mayo. The City of Monterey Park invites the community to attend the Cinco de Mayo celebration from 5 - 10 p.m. The festival will take place in Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Avenue. The festival will feature a wide variety of entertainment: mariachi by Antonio Navarro and the band Cold Duck (Latin/Top 40/Variety). There also will be community booths, vendors and food available for purchase. Information: (626) 307-1390 or www.montereyparkca.gov. May 8 - 11 - "Happy Birthday Monterey Park" Play Days and Carnival. The city birthday celebration will take place Thursday (with the Cinco de Mayo Tribute) through Friday at Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Avenue. Fee for rides, games and vendors; admission and entertainment are free. Hours will be Thursday from 5 - 10 p.m., Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 1 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 10 p.m. including an AAPI Heritage Month Celebration). See website for full entertainment schedule. Information: (626) 307-1390, www.montereyparkca.gov/709/citys-birthday-celebration or www.montereyparkca.gov. May 17 - Taiwanese American Heritage Week Festival. The Festival will tkae place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Barnes Park, 350 South McPherrin Avenue. There will be a variety of cultural entertainment, food and merchandise vendors and more. Information: www.apcf.org/apcf-events/2025-taiwanese-american-heritage-week-festival.
May 11 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. Solo pianist Marina Grozdanovic. Titled "Sounds of France," Ms. Grozdanovic's solo piano performance will include music composed in France during several different centuries. 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. May 18 - 30th Annual Balboa Island Art Walk.. The Balboa Island Art Walk will take place from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. along South Bayfront Promenade on Balboa Island. There will be open galleries, exhibits and a variety of live music performances. Maps will be available the day of the event. Please note: parking is extremely limited, and there will not be shuttle service this year. The Balboa Peninsula parking lot is located at the end of 55 South/Newport Boulevard at Palm Street, with ferry service across to Balboa Island. Information: (949) 675-3612 or www.balboaislandartwalk.info.
May 12 - Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band. "A Salute to the Classics." The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band concert, directed by Matthew Keating, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the band shell at Ontario Town Square, N. Euclid Avenue and "C" Street. Limited seating is available, and audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics. Information: (909) 395-2020, www.showband.net or www.ci.ontario.ca.us. May 17 - Ontario Museum of History and Art Culture Fest: Block Party. The Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 S. Euclid Avenue, will present the Culture Fest: Block Party from 5 - 9 p.m. The annual event is a celebration of the different cultural experiences that exist within Ontario. This year's program will celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with art installations, music, film screenings, hands-on art activities and food and beverage sales. Information: (909) 395-2510 or www.ontariomuseum.org. Ontario Summer Concerts at Ontario Town Square. There will be craft and family activities, a farmers market, and vendors beginning at 5 p.m., and concerts are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the bandshell in the Ontario Town Square, 224 North Euclid (at "B" Street). Information: (909) 395-2020, www.ontariotownsquare.org, www.ontarioca.gov or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.
May 4 and 24 - St. John's Concert Series. At 4 p.m. on May 4, the Cathedral Bells spring handbell concert, conducted by Alex Guebert. On May 24 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Patriotic Concerts with the Jubilate Choir and orchestra, conducted by Alex Guebert. Concerts will take place 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."
May 3 - Cinco de Mayo at the Rose Bowl. The fourth annual Cinco de Mayo will merge the cultural celebration with collegiate football as the festival joins forces with the UCLA Spring Showcase. The event will take place beginning at 11 a.m. and will include a sneak peek of the 2025 UCLA football season, a Cinco de Mayo marketplace, food and beverage vendors, a boxing tournament, musical performances and more. Tickets are free but must be reserved for entry. Information: www.rosebowlstadium.com, www.rosebowlstadium.com/events/details/555/ucla-spring-showcase-x-cinco-de-mayo or www.oldpasadena.org. May 9 - 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 of music by American composers will include Bernstein: Candide Overture, Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 with Romain Jensen, Winner of the 2024-25 Young Artist Competition Open Division, Copland: Variations on a Shaker Melody, and Williams: March from the film 1941. There also will be a pre-concert discussion at 7:15 p.m. Information: (626) 445-6708 or www.pcomusic.org. May 10 - Pasadena Presbyterian Church Friends of Music Concerts. Joyce and David, Celtic duo. Enjoy an evening of toe-tapping traditional and contemporary Celtic music played on fiddle and cello. 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. May 17 - Third @ First Presented by FUMC Pasadena. Pasadena Youth Collaboration. The program will include performances by the Pasadena Youth Symphony, vocal ensembles from the California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley, and chamber music groups from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. 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. June 4 - Music Under the Stars. "Music Under the Stars" is a free Pasadena Symphony-Pops concert on the steps of City Hall conducted by Larry Blank. The concert features favorites from Broadway and the Great American Songbook. The Pasadena City Hall is located at 100 N. Garfield. Gates for the concert will open at 6 p.m., with a performance by Bob Baker Marionette Theater at 7 p.m. and the concert beginning at 8 p.m. Some seating may be available on a first-come basis, but it is recommended that you bring your own chairs for seating. Food will be available for purchase, and there will be a musical instrument petting zoo for children. Information: (626) 793-7172 or www.pasadenasymphony-pops.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.
May 21 and 28 - Pico Rivera Farmers Market. The Pico Rivera Farmers Market takes place on Wednesdays from 5 - 9 p.m. at Pico Park, 9528 Beverly Boulevard. The market includes locally grown fruit and vegetables, crafs and live entertainment from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Bands will be: May 21 - Susie Hansen Latin Quartet (Latin Jazz/Salsa) and May 28 - Artists TBA. Information: (562) 801-4430 or www.pico-rivera.org.
May 16 - Pomona Concert Band Spring Concert. The Pomona Concert Band will present their annual spring concert, titled "Viva Musica," at 7:30 p.m. at the Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Highway. The concert will be directed by Linda W. Taylor, musical director and conductor, and Kerry Kline, assitant conductor. Master of Ceremonies will be Mayor Tim Sandoval. The program will include a wide variety of music. 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.
May 10 - Riverside's Inland Empire Pride Festival. The Pride Festival, "Together We Are Unlimited," will take place from noon - 9 p.m. at White Park, 3936 Chestnut Street. There will be food and merchandise vendors, a beer garden, entertainment, a youth zone, workshops and more. RSVP for free admission . Information: (951) 554-0783, www.riversideprideie.org or http://riverside.lgbt/festival. May 18 - Ice Cream Social at Heritage House. Enjoy an afternoon of old-fashioned fun with live music, games and a free scoop or two. The event will take place from noon - 4 p.m. at the Riverside Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue. Street parking is available. Information: www.riversidemuseumassociates.org/events. May 3 - Cinco De Mayo Fiesta. The Cinco De Mayo Fiesta celebrates Hispanic culture with mariachi, ballet folklorico and other performances throughout the day. There also will be food and game booths (fee), vendors, activities for children and more. The event will take place from 2 - 6 p.m. at Max Berg Plaza Park, 1100 Calle Puente. Admission and entertainment are free; nominal/wristband fee for some activities. Entertainment will include Mariachi Correcaminos, Las Palmas Ballet Folklorico, Casper Gomez y su Grupo Norteno, Raices Ballet Folklorico, Banda Tabaquera and Grupo Naukalli. Information: (949) 361-8264 or www.san-clemente.org. May 26 - Memorial Day Observance and Remebrance Program. The Memorial Day Observance will take place at 11 a.m. at the Community Center on Avenida del Mar. There will be a keynote speaker, color guard, patriotic music, bagpipers, and more. The Memorial Day Remembrance Program will take place from 2 - 3 p.m. at Park Semper Fi at the San Clemente Pier. Parking at the pier is limited and an early arrival is recommended. Information: (949) 361-8264 or www.san-clemente.org; also (949) 498-4958 or www.marinemonument.com.
May 2 - San Gabriel Cinco de Mayo Mercado. San Gabriel's Cinco de Mayo celebration will take place from 5:30 - 9 p.m. on the outdoor plaza at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 South Mission Drive. There will be food and artisan vendors and colorful music and dance performances on the outdoor stage. Information: (626) 308-2875, (626) 308-2865, www.sangabrielcity.com or www.missionplayhouse.org. May 24, 29 and June 1 - Entertainment at Blossom Market Hall. Programs take place as listed in Blossom Market Hall, 264 S. Mission Drive. This month: May 24 - Serene from 6 - 8 p.m., May 29 - Jefferson Middle School Jazz Band from 7 - 8 p.m., and June 1 - Rock Band Camp Rosemead from noon - 2 p.m. Information: (626) 385-7395 or www.blossommarkethall.com.
May 23, 24, 25 and 26 - L.A. Fleet Week. Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation's Sea Services. Free to the general public, Fleet Week activities include ship tours, military displays, live entertainment, STEM activities for kids, competitions and more. The main EXPO area is at the Battleship Iowa, 205 S. Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro. See additional details and full schedule of events (most free) on website. Check for additional details/times closer to the date of the event. Information: www.lafleetweek.com or www.pacificbattleship.com.
May 4 - Family Festivals at the Bowers Museum. This month's festival will be a Cinco de Mayo Festival. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the museum courtyard and will include music and dance performances and a variety of art activities. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org. June 1 - Family Festivals at the Bowers Museum. This month's festival will be a Reggae Festival. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the museum courtyard and will include performances by Caribbean Joy and Upstream, plus a variety of art activities. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.
May 17 and 18 - Heritage of Aloha Festival at Heritage Park. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Polynesia and Hawaii at Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive. The event will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will include traditional entertainment, music and a variety of island food and merchandise vendors. See entertainment schedule on website. No coolers or pets. Information: (562) 762-6099 or www.heritageofaloha.com; also (562) 946-6476 (Heritage Park) or www.santafesprings.org.
May 10 - Santa Monica Symphony. The Santa Monica Symphony, with guest conductor Danko Drusko, will present the final concert of the season titled "Galactic Horizons." The concert will take place at 7 p.m. at Barnum Hall at Santa Monica High School, 600 Olympic Boulevard. Preregistration is recommended as seating is on a first-come basis. The program will include music by Richard Strauss, Gustav Holst, Joe Hisaishi and John Williams. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: (310) 395-6330 or www.smsymphony.org. May 15 - 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. May 17 - AAPI Heritage Month Celebration on the Third Street Promenade. Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the 1300 block of the Third Street Promenade. There will be live performances, cultural entertainment, DJS, AAPI-owned small business vendors, interactive games and giveaways and more. Information: www.downtownsm.com. Wednesday through Sunday - Sounds of Santa Monica. Sounds of Santa Monica is a music series at the Santa Monica Place mall. Every Wednesday through Sunday between noon - 3 p.m. there will be live music performances in the Center Plaza, though times may vary on certain days. See website for weekly line-up. Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place. Information: (310) 499-2928 or www.santamonicaplace.com. Santa Monica Public Library Performances - Programs take place in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the main branch of the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Boulevard (unless otherwise noted). See individual performance information for performance times. Information: (310) 458-8600 or www.smpl.org
May 3 and 4 - Sierra Madre Art Fair. Sierra Madre's annual celebration of the arts will take place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Memorial Park, 222 West Sierra Madre Boulevard (at the Civic Center). There will be over 70 artists displaying their works, craft projects, food/drink vendors and live music throughout the day. The full entertaiment schedule is available online. Information: (626) 355-7186, www.sierramadreartfair.org or www.cityofsierramadre.com.
May 17 - Temecula CultureFest. The City of Temecula hosts CultureFest to celebrate the World Day for Cultural Diversity. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street. There will be a variety of performances and activities for the entire family. The large vendor area will showcase goods from many different cultures and traditions, community booths, school clubs, local businesses and others. Information: (951) 694-6417, www.temeculaca.gov/culturefest or www.temeculaca.gov.
May 3 - 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, now called Classical Interludes will take place on Saturdays at 3 p.m. This program will feature Cellist Yul Yang, winner of the 2025 Peninsula Symphony Edith Knox Performance Competition, with pianist Inyoug Huh. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads. May 11 - 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 acclaimed Canadian pianists from the USC Thornton School Faculty, Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads. May 16 - Beach Cities Symphony. The Symphony concludes its 75th season with conductor and music director Dr. Geoffrey Pope. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in the Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College, with a pre-concert lecture at 7:15 p.m. The concert will feature performances by the MTAC "Artists of the Future" Concerto Competition plus selections from Dvorak's Slavonic Dances. The El Camino College campus is located at 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, and parking is $3. Information: (310) 946-5421 or www.beachcitiessymphony.org. May 16 - Torrance Armed Forces Day Concert. The 4ID Rock Band, the 4th Infantry Divison's high-energy popular music group, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the James Armstrong Theatre at the Torrance Civic Center, 3300 Civic Center Drive. Tickets are on a first-come basis and can be picked up at the box office beginning May 14. Call the number listed for ticket availability. Information: (310) 781-7171 or www.torranceca.gov/AFD. May 17 - Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade. The 63rd annual Armed Forces Day parade honors the men and women of the Armed Forces and will take place from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Torrance Boulevard beginning at Crenshaw and ending at Madrona Avenue. The parade is the longest-running Armed Forces Day parade in the nation, and this year's honored service branch will be the United States Army. Armed Forces Day military exhibits, including aircraft, vehicles and support equipment, also will be on view at the Del Amo Fashion Center on Saturday from 3 - 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Information: (310) 618-2930, www.torranceca.gov, search Armed Forces Day, or www.torranceca.gov/AFD.
May 26 - Tustin Memorial Day Rembrance Event. The City of Tustin invites the public to an event paying tribute to fallen heroes that served our nation. The program will take place at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Sports Park, 1645 Valencia Avenue. Information: (714) 573-3326 or www.tustinca.org. June 1 - Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off. The annual event takes place from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Old Town Tustin (El Camino Real/Main Street) and at Peppertree Park. The Street Fair includes live entertainment on three stages, contests, food vendors, chili cook-off, a kids' area, beer and wine gardens and more. A full schedule of events and performances is available on Chili Cook-off website. Information: (714) 573-3326, www.tustinchilicookoff.com or www.tustinca.org.
May 17 - West Hollywood Summer Sounds Concerts. Kick off the summer concert season with performances by Haley Fishberger (Alt Pop), Rob Milton (R&B/Soul) and Zeinapur (Cathedral/Opera Rock). The concert will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. at Kings Road Park, 1000 Kings Road. Some seating provided, but attendees are welcome to bring chairs. Information: www.weho.org/summersounds or www.weho.org. May 18 - 24th Annual WeHo Mishka Festival. The 24th annual WeHo Mishka Festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. There will be community awards, an Art of Wellness exhibit and a gala concert from 5 - 7 p.m. Free admission and parking. Information: (323) 848-6501, www.weho.org/rscweho or www.weho.org. May 30 and 31, June 1 - WeHo Pride Weekend. One of the largest Pride celebrations in the nation will take place over the weekend in and around West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vincente Boulevard, with both ticketed and non-ticketed events. The weekend will kick off on Friday night with OUTLOUD, a free concert at West Hollywood Park beginning at 6 p.m. Performances will include Maren Morris, Qveen Herby and Jamie Fine. Attendance requires an RSVP to secure complimentary tickets. Capacity is limited. To RSVP for Friday night or purchase weekend festival access, go to the first website listed. The WeHo Pride Parade will take place on Sunday June 1 along Santa Monica Boulevard. Visit the WeHo Pride website for a full listing of events and locations. Information: www.weareoutloud.com or www.wehopride.com.
May 16, 17 and 18 - St. Bruno Spring Fest The Spring Fest will take place on Friday from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. at St. Bruno Catholic Church, 15740 Citrustree Road. Admission and entertainment are free; fee for rides, games, vendors. Entertainment will be: Friday - Urgent LA (Foreigner Tribute with Jeff Lyons) at 6:30 p.m. and 90s Rock Show (90s) at 8 p.m., Saturday - Todd Stanford Band (Country) at 6 p.m. and Kenny Metcalf as Elton John at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday - Gilligan's Island The Band (Yacht Rock/Beachy Tunes) at 5 p.m. and Tijuana Dogs (Party Rock) at 6:30 p.m. Information: (562) 947-5637 or www.stbrunochurch.org/springfest. 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.
May 10 - Expressions: An Evening of Art and Music Bring the whole family for an early evening of enjoying the arts from 4 - 7 p.m. Enjoy live music on the events lawn by the Zavala Soul Jazz Posse (Jazz) from 5 - 7 p.m. and an art walk along the paseo featuring local artists, plus tasty eats from food trucks. The series is hosted by the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, 4802 Lakeview Avenue, in partnership with the Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation. Information: (657) 242-4660 or www.yorbalindaca.gov. June 1 - Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation Celebration of the Arts and Music Festival. The fine arts and music festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Hurless Barton Park and the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House, 4701 Casa Loma Ave. in Yorba Linda (just off Imperial Highway). There will be live entertainment from local dance and music groups, fine arts exhibits and sales, hands-on activities for all ages, and food available for purchase. Information: (714) 996-1960, (714) 349-2581 or www.artsyl.org. Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Museum admission is not included with the concerts. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.
May 2 and 3 - Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival The Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival will take place on Friday from 6 - 10 p.m. and on Saturday from noon - 9 p.m. at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center, 12062 California Street. The Festival will include live entertainment on the Yucaipa Performing Arts outdoor stage, a kids' zone, beer garden, gem and mineral show, flower show, food and merchandise vendors and artist booths. Friday entertainment will include Stay Tuned (80s Cover Band) at 6 p.m. and Who's Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) at 8 p.m. Saturday entertainment will include Ballet Folklorico at noon, Yucaipa Dance at 1:30 p.m., San Bernardino Teen Music Workshop at 3 p.m., Born on the Bayou (CCR Tribute) at 5:30 p.m., and Cali Country All Stars at 7:30 p.m. Information: (909) 500-7714, www.yucaipa.gov/ymaf or www.yucaipaperformingarts.org.
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May 3 - El Segundo Hometown Fair and Carnival. The annual Hometown Fair and Carnival will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the 600 block of North Main Street and at Library Park (Main/Mariposa). There will be entertainment by local groups, carnival rides/games/food vendors (fee), and a community expo. Free admission but wristband fee for rides. Information: (310) 524-2700 or 
May 18 - Palisades Symphony. The Palisades Symphony, with music director and conductor Maxim Kuzin, will be joined by the Brentwood Palisades Chorale for a performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem, one of the most profound and majestic works in the choral-orchestra repertoire. The program will feature a distinguished quartet of soloists: soprano Diana Farrell, mezzo-soprano Alexis Wesley, tenor Wi Young Oh and bass-baritone Ben Lowe. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 3400 Sawtelle Boulevard. Reservations are not required. Information: (323) 899-4218 or 
May 26 - Memorial Day Ceremony. The Rancho Cucamonga Memorial Day Ceremony honoring the fallen will take place at 9 a.m. The program will be in the Freedom Courtyard at Central Park, 11200 Base Line Road, and the public is invited. Information: 
