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This page lists concerts for all cities by calendar date. Click a date on the calendar to view events, 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, particularly in periods of inclement weather. Concerts on this page are listed by date for 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!
COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Tuesday Night Dance: Latin Rhythms. Live dance classes will be taught by instructor Claudia de la Cruz at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free only with the SCFTA's new Plaza Pass. Sign up for the new free digital Plaza Pass for access to concerts, classes and festivals on the plaza throughout the year without any additional tickets or RSVP required. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURF CITY NIGHTS. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Lunchtime Concerts on the Plaza, presented with the DTLA Alliance. Free live concerts on the Colburn Plaza will take place on Tuesdays through May 6 from noon - 1 p.m. Tickets are not required. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music Festival. The Chamber Music Festival presents multiple days and nights of chamber music. Performances will be: April 29 - Strings at 7 p.m. in the Alfred Newmal Recital Hall, April 30 - Strings at 7 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall and Vocal Arts at 7:30 p.m. in the MacDonald Recital Hall (MUS 106), May 1 - Classical Guitar at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall and Winds and Percussion. 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. COSTA MESA - UNWIND WEDNESDAYS 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 16 - Chelsey Sanchez, April 23 - Emily Laliotis and April 30 - The Lemonsharks. Also on April 22 there will be a "Go Green for Earth Day" event from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with free yoga (sign-up required), an art workshop, live music from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and more. The CAMP is located at 2937 Bristol Street. Information: (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com. FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Guitar Chamber Recital, directed by Douglas Lora Las Casas The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music Festival. The Chamber Music Festival presents multiple days and nights of chamber music. Performances will be: April 29 - Strings at 7 p.m. in the Alfred Newmal Recital Hall, April 30 - Strings at 7 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall and Vocal Arts at 7:30 p.m. in the MacDonald Recital Hall (MUS 106), May 1 - Classical Guitar at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall and Winds and Percussion. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Popular Music: Second-Year Showcase. Students from the Popular Music program will showcase their talents in performance, songwriting and arranging at 8 p.m. on the Carson Soundstage. 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. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Elixir Piano Trio. 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. SANTA MONICA - 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.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Jazz Conspiracy (Jazz) from 7 - 9 p.m. 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. ANAHEIM - 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. APPLE VALLEY - CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD. RJ McRae (Country). 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. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Glee Club, conducted by Donna M. Di Grazia. Performances pf the program of choral music from across the centuries will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar. FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Betty's Mustache (Latin Hip Hop/Rock). 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. FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Composer's Forum, Ken Walicki, Pamela Madsen and Eric Dries, coordinators. The program will take place from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Recital Hall. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Chamber Music Festival. The Chamber Music Festival presents multiple days and nights of chamber music. Performances will be: April 29 - Strings at 7 p.m. in the Alfred Newmal Recital Hall, April 30 - Strings at 7 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall and Vocal Arts at 7:30 p.m. in the MacDonald Recital Hall (MUS 106), May 1 - Classical Guitar at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall and Winds and Percussion. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Popular Music: First-Year Showcase. Students from the Popular Music program will showcase their talents in performance, songwriting and arranging at 8 p.m. at Tommy's Place. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Composers Concert. The concert featuring a wide range of repertoire by UCLA composition faculty will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. SANTA MONICA - 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. ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Live DJ Set from Crisanto Santa Ana from 6 - 9 p.m. 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. CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Open mic night on the DT Art Gallery Performance Stage. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. 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. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Barb Catlin. The special concert for alumni weekend featuring graduating seniors will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. at the 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. Tonight: The Bill Barrett Quartet (Pre-War Blues, VS), The Passports (Semi-Acoustic Rock Covers, CC), and The Mercy Brothers (Blues, SP). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.facebook.com/fridaynightslive. FONTANA - 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. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Outlaw Mariachi with C4. 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. LA HABRA - 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. LA PUENTE - 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. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Spring Recitals. The end of the semester recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. Performances will take place on Friday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Tickets are not required. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. the Popular Music program will showcase their talents in performance, songwriting and arranging. Also at 8 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia. The early music ensemble led by Adam Knight Gilbert and Jason Yoshida will present a program titled "The Corded Shell: The Power of Music from Purcell to Handel." 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - FIRST FRIDAYS MERCADO AT 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. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA Opening night of 2025 with the Tony Austin Quartet. There also will be a special performance by poet Yazmin Monet Watkins, and the museum will stay open late for guests to visit after the concert.. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Spring Wind Ensemble Concert. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. SAN GABRIEL - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. YUCAIPA - 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/ymal or www.yucaipaperformingarts.org.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Buddy Lee (Rockabilly) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Giovanni Simone (at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. 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. 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: (714) 765-4311 or www.anaheim.net. CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Jake Hitt (Singer/Songwriter) from 5 - 7 p.m. Also "A Magical Evening of Love Songs" with Katie Ferrara on the DT Art Gallery Performance Stage at 7 p.m. 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. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES Scripps College: The Claremont Concert Orchestra, directed by David Cubek. The program will include Verdi: Overture to Nabucco, Mascagni: Intermezzo, Cavalleria rusticana, Puccini: Intermezzo, Act 3, Manon Lescaut, and Bizet: Carmen Suites 1 and 2. Performances will take place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Garrison Theater, 231 East 10th Street. Information: (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu/departments/music/music-performances. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Pomona College Glee Club, conducted by Donna M. Di Grazia. Performances pf the program of choral music from across the centuries will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar. EL SEGUNDO - 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 www.elsegundo.org. FONTANA - 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. FONTANA - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Natalie Clark from 5 - 8 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Gina Roode (Singer/Guitarist) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Bruno and the Hooligans (Bruno Mars Tribute) with Zia. 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. IRVINE - 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. LA HABRA - 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - 2ND ANNUAL 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Spring Recitals. The end of the semester recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. Performances will take place on Friday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Tickets are not required. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. The Samarth Nagarkar Khyal Ensemble will present a concert titled "A Tapestry of Traditions." The concert will be a musical journey into the rich, evolving world of khyal, the preeminent genre of Hindustani classical vocal music. The program will take place at 6 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall.. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Mariachi Panteras, directed by Tammy Yi. The student-led ensemble performs repertoire from various regions of Mexico. The program will take place from noon - 2 p.m. in the Salmon Recital Hall. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the Salmon Recital Hall, and many programs require reservations. 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." PASADENA - 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. SAN CLEMENTE - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. SIERRA MADRE - 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. TORRANCE - 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. YUCAIPA - 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/ymal or www.yucaipaperformingarts.org.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Cinco de Mayo music with Cafe Flamenco from 6 - 8 p.m. 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. CLAREMONT - 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. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES Scripps College: The Claremont Concert Orchestra, directed by David Cubek. The program will include Verdi: Overture to Nabucco, Mascagni: Intermezzo, Cavalleria rusticana, Puccini: Intermezzo, Act 3, Manon Lescaut, and Bizet: Carmen Suites 1 and 2. Performances will take place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Garrison Theater, 231 East 10th Street. Information: (909) 607-3266 or www.scrippscollege.edu/departments/music/music-performances. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Kaitlynn Weathers from 1 - 4 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Tom Norman from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. LA HABRA - 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Adrian Daly Senior Recitals. Named in honor of Adrian Daly, these performances by students graduating from the Music Academy will take place at noon and 4 p.m. in Thayer Hall. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Two programs, both in Zipper Hall. At 2 p.m., String Festival Concert featuring the Community School's String Ensemble and String Orchestra. The program also will be livestreamed. Also from 4 - 5:30 p.m., the Suzuki Spring Festival featuring the Community Schools Suzuki violin and cello students. Tickets for both are not required. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Colburn at St. James. Students from the Community School's Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute Honors Program will perform a variety of chamber works at 6 p.m. off campus Saint James Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Boulevard. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Two performances. At 4 p.m. in Royce Hall, From Vienna to LA: UCLA Philharmonia Celebrates the Milken Archive Composers. Distinguished faculty and almuni soloists will join the UCLA Philharmonia in a concert of music by composers featured in the Milken Archive of Jewish Music: The American Experience. The concert is part of the worldwide Schoenberg 150 celebrations. Also at 5 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, Spring Festival of World Music - The Music of Iran. The concert will feature performances by students enrolled in the Iranian Music Minor program, instructors, professional musicians and Ensemble Iran, directed by Dr. Shahab Paranj. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. ORANGE - 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. ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Alex Robinson. The program will feature the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and will take place at 8 p.m. in the Salmon Recital Hall, BH 100. Free to attend, but tickets are required. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the Salmon Recital Hall, and many programs require reservations. 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." SANTA ANA - 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.
SANTA MONICA - 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. SIERRA MADRE - 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. YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. America Feel Young Chorus (Adult Choir). 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.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Cinco de Mayo music with Bianca Varner y Go (Nu Soul) from 6 - 8 p.m. 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. BEVERLY HILLS - 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. CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Giri Kusuma, I Nyoman Wenten, music director, and Nanik Wenten, dance director. Pomona College's Balinese gamelan will celebrate 50 years of the Wentens teaching Indonesian music and dance in California. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth Street. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. From 2 - 3:30 p.m., String Festival Concert featuring the Community School's String Ensemble and String Orchestra. The program also will be livestreamed. From 4 - 5:30 p.m., the Suzuki Spring Festival featuring the Community Schools Suzuki violin and cello students. Also at 6:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall, Suzuki Guitar Spring Concert. Tickets are not required. 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. BEVERLY HILLS - 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. COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Tuesday Night Dance: Indian Dance. Live dance classes will be taught by instructor Apra Bhandari at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free only with the SCFTA's new Plaza Pass. Sign up for the new free digital Plaza Pass for access to concerts, classes and festivals on the plaza throughout the year without any additional tickets or RSVP required. 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. FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. Tuesday Matinee. Student performances will take place beginning at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURF CITY NIGHTS. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Vocal Department Recital. Colburn's voice students will present a recital at 7 p.m. in Thayer Hall. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. The Armenian Music Program will present a concert dedicated to Koharik Gazarossian, an Armenian composer and pianist. The event will feature acclaimed pianist Nare Karoyan who is visiting from Belgium to perform mostly previously unplayed piano works by Gazarossian. The concert will take place at 5 p.m. in Lani Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar.
GLENDALE - "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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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. The Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Paul Livingstone, sitar, and James Waterman, tabla. 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. The Guest Room (featuring Dreuh) from 7 - 9 p.m. 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. ANAHEIM - 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. APPLE VALLEY - CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD. Midnight Ride (Top 40). 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. FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. The Smokin' Cobras (Oldies Rock). 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. IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. Composing While Black: A concert by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE). The concert will celebrate the wide-ranging creative visions of Black composers and will include a pre-concert talk with the artists at 7 p.m. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus, and registration is required for free admission. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Exiled in Los Angeles: Thomas Mann and Arnold Schoenberg at 150. A conversation with Doris Berger, Hans Vaget and Alex Ross, moderated by Lily E. Hirsch, with music performance by UCLA Professor of Piano Inna Faliks. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the UCLA Faculty Center. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. MONTEREY PARK - 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. ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. New Music Ensemble, directed by Sean Heim. The ensemble will present a recital of works by current composition majors and many of the leading composers of the last 50 years. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Salmon Recital Hall, BH 100. Free to attend, but tickets are required. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the Salmon Recital Hall, and many programs require reservations. 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." SANTA MONICA - 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.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Live DJ Set from Crisanto Santa Ana from 6 - 9 p.m. 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. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. at the 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. Tonight: Pride of Cucamonga (Grateful Dead Covers, VS), Larry and Rhonda Jackson (Folk, CC), and The Mudflat Kings (Old Jazz/Roots, SP). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.facebook.com/fridaynightslive. COSTA MESA - 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. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Wild Child (Doors Tribute) with Electric Ash. 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. LA PUENTE - 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. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - LAGUNA BEACH SUNSET SERENADES. Las Colibri (All-Female Mariachi). 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." LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD PAN AM FIESTA. The Fiesta will take place Thursday through Sunday, with entertainment on Friday and Saturday. Hours are Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m., Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. at Mayfair Park (5720 Clark Avenue). On Thursday and Sunday there will be carnival rides, games and concessions only. Friday entertainment will feature Latinas Art Foundation from 5:30 - 6 p.m. and the Bumptown Band (Latin/Top 40/Old School) from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday entertainment will include a Mayfair High School choral performance from 11 a.m. - noon, Hoku Mae'ole Polynesian Dancers from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Mariachi Jalisco from 4:30 - 6 p.m. and Knyght Ryder (80s) from 7 - 9 p.m. A free shuttle service will run from Lakewood City Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. See the city website for the full schedule of events and performances. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2408 or
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Spring Recitals. The end of the semester recital series showcases talented instrumentalists and vocalists from the Community School of Performing Arts. Performances will take place on Friday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Tickets are not required. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Christopher O'Riley: Everything We Need to Know About Playing the Piano We Learn from the Bach Well-Tempered Clavier. O'Riley's Bach Well-Tempered Clavier project series represents more than three years of personal study on each of the Preludes and Fugues by Bach. He will present a master class and lecture on the project, with performances by Community School Students. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Mayman Hall. 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. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA Tatiana Tate Band. 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. MONTEREY PARK - "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. PASADENA - 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. PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Bandorama. Concerts will take place at 8 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium and will feature the Caltech Jazz Band, directed by Barb Catlin and the Caltech Wind Orchestra, directed by Dr. Glenn D. Price. Parking on campus is free; see website for directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu. SANTA MONICA - 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.
ALHAMBRA - 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. ALTADENA - 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. ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Bianca Varner and Go (Soul) 7 - 9 p.m.; also Kai Kalama (Acoustic, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Makers Hive Market in Farmers Park from noon - 4 p.m. 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. CULVER CITY - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Tanner Howe from 5 - 8 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Alan Levin (Singer/Guitarist) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) with Steel Rod. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD PAN AM FIESTA. The Fiesta will take place Thursday through Sunday, with entertainment on Friday and Saturday. Hours are Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m., Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. at Mayfair Park (5720 Clark Avenue). On Thursday and Sunday there will be carnival rides, games and concessions only. Friday entertainment will feature Latinas Art Foundation from 5:30 - 6 p.m. and the Bumptown Band (Latin/Top 40/Old School) from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday entertainment will include a Mayfair High School choral performance from 11 a.m. - noon, Hoku Mae'ole Polynesian Dancers from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Mariachi Jalisco from 4:30 - 6 p.m. and Knyght Ryder (80s) from 7 - 9 p.m. A free shuttle service will run from Lakewood City Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. See the city website for the full schedule of events and performances. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2408 or
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Senior Recognition. Graduating seniors will perform at 1 p.m. in Zipper Hall. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Weaving the Sounds Together. INTERWOVEN is an intercultural ensemble blending traditional Asian and Western classical music. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Ensemble Room, Ostin Music Center. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. MONTEREY PARK - "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. ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Instrumental Chamber Music: Woodwinds and Brass, directed by Tim Hall. The program of woodwind and brass chamber music will take place at 2 p.m. in the Salmon Recital Hall, BH 100. Also at 5 p.m. in the same location, Instrumental Chamber Music: Strings, directed by Yoshika Masuda. Both programs are free to attend, but tickets are required. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the Salmon Recital Hall, and many programs require reservations. 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." PASADENA - 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. PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Bandorama. Concerts will take place at 8 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium and will feature the Caltech Jazz Band, directed by Barb Catlin and the Caltech Wind Orchestra, directed by Dr. Glenn D. Price. Parking on campus is free; see website for directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu. RIVERSIDE - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. YORBA LINDA - 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. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
HUNTINGTON BEACH - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Joe Marx from 1 - 4 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Mike Kelsen (Singer/Guitarist) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Musical Theatre Performance. The program will include works from musicals and performances in solos and duets from musical theatre works. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Zipper Hall. 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. MONTEREY PARK - "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. NEWPORT BEACH - 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. ORANGE - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS. Three programs, and all will take place in BH 100/Salmon Recital Hall. From 2 - 4 p.m., Early Music Ensemble, directed by Bruce Bales. The program will feature music written before 1750 sung and played on rare period instruments. From 5 - 7 p.m., Piano and Guitar Showcase, directed by Grace Fong and Daniel de Arakal. The Guitar Ensemble will collaborate with piano performance majors in a showcase of a variety of musical styles. Also, from 8 - 10 p.m., Student Pianists in Recital, directed by Janice Park. Tickets are required for all performances and may be reserved using the online links. Unless otherwise noted, programs take place in the Salmon Recital Hall, and many programs require reservations. 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." SANTA MONICA - 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. TORRANCE - 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. YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. North Orange County Children's Choir. 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.
LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Adult Flute Choir. Flute students will perform music especially composed and arranged for the instrument. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Thayer Hall. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. SMiLE: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson. The program will be a special evening celebrating the upcoming release of Professor David Leaf's book SMiLE, to be published this year. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in Lani Hall and will feature a performance by members of the Brian Wilson Band, bringing to life the legendary sounds that inspired the book. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. ONTARIO - 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. COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Tuesday Night Dance: Indian Dance. Live dance classes will be taught by instructor Apra Bhandari at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free only with the SCFTA's new Plaza Pass. Sign up for the new free digital Plaza Pass for access to concerts, classes and festivals on the plaza throughout the year without any additional tickets or RSVP required. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURF CITY NIGHTS. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Spring Student Composers' Concert. The program featuring a variety of classical and contemporary works will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Chino Valley Community Chorus at 6 p.m. on the DT Art Gallery Performance Stage. 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. IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. UCI Jazz Combos, organized by Michael Dessen. The evening will feature small-group student ensembles. The program will take place at 8 p.m. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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 PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. David Lee Ruest Quintet. 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. SANTA MONICA - 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.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Darden (Americana) from 7 - 9 p.m. 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. ANAHEIM - 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. APPLE VALLEY - CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD. Lady T Tequila (R&B/Soul). 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. FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Rhythm Jukeboxx. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Inna Faliks and Friends: Faculty Artist Recital. The program will include works by Ravel in celebration of his 150th birthday and Shostakovich performed by UCLA professor and head of piano Inna Faliks, violinist Movses Pogossian and cellist Ben Hong. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. MONROVIA - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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 - 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. ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Live DJ Set from Crisanto Santa Ana from 6 - 9 p.m. 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. ANAHEIM - 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. BREA - 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. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. at the 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. Tonight: Calypso Pirates (Reggae/Caribbean, VS), "Solid" Ray Woods Revue (Soul/R&B, CC), and Swingin' Doors (Country), SP). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.facebook.com/fridaynightslive. COSTA MESA - 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. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Toxicity (System of a Down Tribute) with Rock Stallion. 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. IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. The Ghost of Autumn Winds, with Kojiro Umezaki, shakuhachi, and Johnny Gandelsman, violin. The performance features a roughly 40-minute dialogue between shakuhachi and electronics using an original generative AI system. Performances will take place at 8 p.m. in the Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL) on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu. LA PUENTE - 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. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - LAGUNA BEACH SUNSET SERENADES. The Salty Suites (Americana/Folk/Bluegrass). 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." LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA Eric Reed Trio. 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. MONROVIA - 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. PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Caltech Glee Club and Chamber Singers Concert. Performances will take place Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium. Tickets are not needed. Parking on campus is free; see website for directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu. POMONA - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. TORRANCE - 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. TORRANCE - 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. WHITTIER - 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.
ANAHEIM - 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. ANAHEIM - 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. BEVERLY HILLS - 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. BREA - 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. CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Hot Rod Trio (Rockabilly) from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. during the Chino Valley Fire Foundation Bike and Hot Rod Show. 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. CULVER CITY - 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. FONTANA - 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.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Jack Sollecito from 5 - 8 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Michael Physick (Singer/Guitarist) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute) with Rock Stallion. 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. IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. The Ghost of Autumn Winds, with Kojiro Umezaki, shakuhachi, and Johnny Gandelsman, violin. The performance features a roughly 40-minute dialogue between shakuhachi and electronics using an original generative AI system. Performances will take place at 8 p.m. in the Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL) on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Community School Chamber Concerts. Students from the Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute will perform chamber works in programs at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Thayer Hall. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Spring Festival of World Music with the Music of India Ensemble and the Music of China Ensemble. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. MONROVIA - 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. MONTEREY PARK - 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. ONTARIO - 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. PASADENA - THIRD AT 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. PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Caltech Glee Club and Chamber Singers Concert. Performances will take place Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium. Tickets are not needed. Parking on campus is free; see website for directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu. PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. The Caltech Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Glenn D. Price, will present performances on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium. The program is TBA. Tickets are not needed. Parking on campus is free; see website for directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu. SANTA FE SPRINGS - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. TEMECULA - 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. TORRANCE - 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. WEST HOLLYWOOD - 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. WHITTIER - 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.
ANAHEIM - 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. BEVERLY HILLS - 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. BREA - 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. COSTA MESA - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Kaitlynn Weathers from 1 - 4 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Michael Hill (Singer/Guitarist) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 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. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - CLASSICAL AROUND TOWN CONCERT 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - 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 www.palisadessymphony.org. MONROVIA - 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. NEWPORT BEACH - 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. PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. The Caltech Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Glenn D. Price, will present performances on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Ramo Auditorium. The program is TBA. Tickets are not needed. Parking on campus is free; see website for directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu. RIVERSIDE - 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. SANTA FE SPRINGS - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. WEST HOLLYWOOD - 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. WHITTIER - 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. YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Placentia Community Chorus. 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.
IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. E-SONIC 2: Engineering-Symphonic Orchestra New Instrument Competition. Student teams from across UC Irvine collaborated to develop brand new musical instruments that will premiere in the concert, and the winners of the competition will be announced at the end of the event. The program will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus. Registration is required for free admission. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. UCLA Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. COSTA MESA - 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. COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Tuesday Night Dance: Indian Dance. Live dance classes will be taught by instructor Apra Bhandari at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free only with the SCFTA's new Plaza Pass. Sign up for the new free digital Plaza Pass for access to concerts, classes and festivals on the plaza throughout the year without any additional tickets or RSVP required. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURF CITY NIGHTS. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. An Evening with Tigran Hamasyan. The event celebrates the establishment of the Promise Chair in Armenian Music, Arts and Culture. The evening will feature a performance by internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan, an artist known for his compelling fusion of jazz, rock and traditional Armenian folk music. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Studio D Share at 5:30 p.m. in the Judy Morr Theater. Students of the Segerstrom Center's Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities will present excerpts from Seussical JR, a musical adaptation based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Free admission and seating on a first-come basis. 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. GARDEN GROVE - 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. GLENDALE - "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. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Pianist Inhyun Lee. 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. PICO RIVERA - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. General Area Funk Band from 7 - 9 p.m. 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. ANAHEIM - 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. APPLE VALLEY - CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD. Caliente (Variety). 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. FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. Midnight Ride (Top 40). 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Two programs. At 6 p.m. in Lani Hall, the David L Abell Piano Masters Series featuring pianist Corey Hamm. At 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, the Spring Festival of World Music with the Old Time String Band and the African American Music Ensemble. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. SANTA MONICA - 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.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Live DJ Set from Crisanto Santa Ana from 6 - 9 p.m. 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. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. at the 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. Tonight: Craic Haus (Irish, VS), Mechanical Melody (Pop Covers, CC), and Generic Clapton (Jam Rock, SP). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.facebook.com/fridaynightslive. COSTA MESA - 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. GARDEN GROVE - 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. Today's performances: Free concerts at the Garden Amp, 12762 Main Street: Free screening of the movie Rookie of the Year at 6 p.m. followed by a concert by the Thomas Nicholas Band (Emo Covers). Information: (714) 638-0981 or www.strawberryfestival.org. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. No Duh (No Doubt Tribute) with HiFi Academy. 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. LA PUENTE - 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. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - LAGUNA BEACH SUNSET SERENADES. Lia Booth (Jazz Vocalist). 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." LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA Munyungo's Jungle Jazz. 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. SAN PEDRO - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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.
CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Brendon Wildish (Acoustic Folk/Alt Rock) from 5 - 7 p.m. 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. COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Groove and Gather: AANHPI Dance Fest. From traditional performances to contemporary expressions, see the showcase of the diversity and artistry of the AANHPI communities. Explore folk tales, find mindful moments, experience the magic of classical music and dance to the rhythms of the Pacific. The event will take place from noon - 3 p.m. on the Argyros Plaza and admission is free with the SCFTA digital Plaza Pass. 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. GARDEN GROVE - 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. Today's performances: Strawberry Stage concerts (Main/Acacia): School of Rock from noon - 3 p.m., Full Throttle Band (Rock) from 3:30 - 6 p.m. and Your Mom (90s & 2000s Rock Covers) from 6:30 - 10 p.m.; Free concerts at the Garden Amp, 12762 Main Street: Outlaw (Country) from 3 - 5 p.m., Ted Z and the Wranglers (Americana/Rock/Folk/Country) from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and Christy and the Coastal Cowboys (Country) from 8 - 10 p.m. Information: (714) 638-0981 or www.strawberryfestival.org. HERMOSA BEACH - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Tanner Howe from 5 - 8 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Scott Garrepy (Singer/Songwriter) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Serpentine Fire (Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute) with Steel Rod. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Pop Vision (Pop) from 1 - 5 p.m. and Shy But Flyy (R&B) from 6 - 10 p.m. 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. LOS ANGELES (MID WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LATIN SOUNDS AT LACMA Echo Park Project (Salsa). 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. LOS ANGELES (MID WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - 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. ORANGE - 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. SAN GABRIEL - 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. SAN PEDRO - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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.
GARDEN GROVE - 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. Today's performances: Strawberry Stage concerts (Main/Acacia): Oleha (Hawaiian Ukulele/Spanish Guitar) at noon, School of Rock at 2 p.m., Full Spectrum Band (60s - 90s) at 4:30 p.m. and Forever Sunday (Classic to Modern Covers) from 7 - 10 p.m.; Free concerts at the Garden Amp, 12762 Main Street: Look, Lately (Alt Indie Rock) at 3 p.m., Durty Water Band (70s - 90s) at 4:30 p.m., 80s vs 90s (80s and 90s Covers) at 6 p.m., and Green Today (Green Day Tribute) from 8:30 - 10 p.m. Information: (714) 638-0981 or www.strawberryfestival.org. HERMOSA BEACH - 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Natalie Clark from 1 - 4 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Corey Angeli (Rock) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Michael Haggins Band (Jazz) from 1 - 5 p.m. 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. LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL. Filipino American Symphony Orchestra presents: FASO Music Festival. The FASO Music Festival is the culminating event of the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra's Music Education Program. The festival performance will take place at 1:30 p.m. in Thayer Hall. Tickets are not required. 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. LOS ANGELES (MID WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - 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. SAN PEDRO - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Pacific Stars Competitions Winners Recital. 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.
MEMORIAL DAY ! ! Please take a moment to remember those who have served our country. ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Memorial Day music with Rancho de Rey from 6 - 8 p.m. 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. DANA POINT - 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. FULLERTON - 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. GARDEN GROVE - 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. Today's performances: Strawberry Stage concerts (Main/Acacia): Oleha (Hawaiian Ukulele/Spanish Guitar) at noon, School of Rock at 2 p.m., and Durty Water Band (70s - 90s) from 4:30 - 9 p.m.; Free concerts at the Garden Amp, 12762 Main Street: JLB Band (Rock en Espanol) at 4:30 p.m. and Lover Sonicos/Calle4Cumbia from 7 - 9 p.m. Information: (714) 638-0981 or www.strawberryfestival.org. GLENDALE - 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. HERMOSA BEACH - 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. IRVINE - 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LAKEWOOD - 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 LONG BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Total Recall (80s/90s Dance) from 1 - 5 p.m. 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. RANCHO CUCAMONGA - 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: www.cityofrc.us. SAN CLEMENTE - 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. SAN PEDRO - 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. TUSTIN - TUSTIN MEMORIAL DAY REMEBRANCE 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. Informatio: (714) 573-3326 or www.tustinca.org. COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Tuesday Night Dance: Indian Dance. Live dance classes will be taught by instructor Apra Bhandari at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free only with the SCFTA's new Plaza Pass. Sign up for the new free digital Plaza Pass for access to concerts, classes and festivals on the plaza throughout the year without any additional tickets or RSVP required. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURF CITY NIGHTS. Surf City Nights, Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers market, takes place weekly from 5 - 9 p.m. throughout the year. The event includes over 100 vendors, family-friendly/live music street performances, and activities for children. The event takes place along Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach and The Strand on 5th. Check website for weekly entertainment information. Information: www.surfcitynights.com or www.hbdowntown.com. LONG BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Three performances. At 6 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, uclaFLUX, an ensemble devoted to the performance of chamber music from the 20th and 21st centuries. At 6:30 p.m. in the Ensemble Room, Ostin Music Center, Collaborative Piano Spring Class Concert featuring works for piano duet, duo, and quartet, violin and piano, voice and piano and other unique combinations. Also at 7 p.m. in Lani Hall, the Tel-Aviv-based band Miqedem will be performing. Registration is required for this program and it is indicated that it currently is sold out. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. CERRITOS - 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." ONTARIO - ONTARIO SUMMER CONCERTS AT ONTARIO TOWN SQUARE. 24 K Magic (Bruno Mars Tribute). 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. PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Pianist Victor Shlyakhtenko. 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. PICO RIVERA - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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.
ANAHEIM - 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. APPLE VALLEY - CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD. Phoenix Rising (Classic Rock). 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. CERRITOS - 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." FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET. The Here 4 Now Band. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Spring Festival of World Music featuring the Music of Mexico Ensemble and the Klezmer Music Ensemble. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. SAN GABRIEL - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Live DJ Set from Crisanto Santa Ana from 6 - 9 p.m. 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. BREA - 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). Today's entertainment: DSB (Journey Tribute) at 6 p.m. and Tijuana Dogs (Party Rock) at 7:30 p.m. See full schedule on website. Information: (714) 987-1786, www.facebook.com/breasummerfest or www.summerfestbrea.org. CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series takes place through October at locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. at the 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. Tonight: The Sallys (Americana, VS), Stacey and Steve (Folk Pop, CC), and Claremont Voodoo Society (Blues/Americana, SP). Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.facebook.com/fridaynightslive. COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Brooke Ramel (Contemporary Classics). 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. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. The Doobie Doubles (Doobie Brothers Tribute) with The Refills. 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. LA PUENTE - 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. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - LAGUNA BEACH SUNSET SERENADES. Gypsy Beatles (Gypsy Jazz-Style Beatles Music). 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." LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ AT LACMA Natalie Jacob. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Two programs. Beginning at 11 a.m. in Lani Hall, 5th Annual Day of Armenian Music, a day-long event. The day will include a performance by the UCLA Armenian Music Ensemble at 7 p.m. Also at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, the Spring Festival of World Music featuring the Music of Turkey, Music of Korean and Music and Dance of Ghana Ensembles. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. MISSION VIEJO - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. WEST HOLLYWOOD - 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.
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Surfabilly Cats (Rockabilly) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also DJ Cranky Bobby (Gramophone, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. 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. BREA - 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). Today's entertainment: Redneck Rodeo (Country) at 3:45 p.m., No Duh (No Doubt Tribute) at 6 p.m., and Bruno and the Hooligans (Bruno Mars Tribute) at 7:30 p.m. See full schedule on website. Information: (714) 987-1786, www.facebook.com/breasummerfest or www.summerfestbrea.org.
COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Jumpin' Joz (Swing). 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. COSTA MESA - SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS/ARGYROS PLAZA EVENTS. Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The 4th annual festival invites innovators of all ages to explore the connections between science and the arts through performances, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. There also will be performances by Journeys to the Past (Native American Family Ensemble), The Alley Cats (50s/60s Doo Wop), N8tive Hoop hoop dancers, and Music Notes LLC, former LAUSD teachers who engage students in STEM concepts through hip hop music. The program will take place on 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Jonny Zye from 5 - 8 p.m. 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT PACIFIC CITY. Live music on the Ocean Deck with Annika Bellamy (Singer/Songwriter) from 1 - 3 p.m. Pacific City is located at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway. Information: www.gopacificcity.com, events. INDIO - OUTDOOR MUSIC AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO. Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute) with Black Rock Candy. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Max Esparza (90s/2000s) from 1 - 5 p.m. and Harbor Groove Band (R&B/Funk/Cumbia) from 6 - 10 p.m. 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. LOS ANGELES (MID WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LATIN SOUNDS AT LACMA Soul Sauce (Latin Soul). 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Spring Festival of World Music featuring the Music of Java Ensemble and the Music of Bali Ensemble. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. MARINA DEL REY - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. WEST HOLLYWOOD - 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. BREA - 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). Today's entertainment: Matt Mauser, the Big Band Experience at 3:30 p.m., Gilligan's Island (Yacht Rock/Beachy Hits) at 6:15 p.m., and Kenny Metcalf as Elton John at 7:30 p.m. See full schedule on website. Information: (714) 987-1786, www.facebook.com/breasummerfest or www.summerfestbrea.org. BURBANK - DOWNTOWN BURBANK SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL. The Festival features 180+ local artisans and artists in downtown Burbank on San Fernando Boulevard from Magnolia to Olive (200 block N. San Fernando Boulevard) from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. There also will be demonstrations and workshops, a Chalk Block with chalk artists, entertainment and more. See additional details on website. Information: (323) 989-2278, www.dtnbur.com/events/artsfest or www.visitburbank.com. HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music on the Green with Artists TBA from 1 - 4 p.m. 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. LAGUNA BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - 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. LONG BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT SHORELINE VILLAGE. Elliott Caine (Jazz) from 1 - 5 p.m. 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. LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Two programs. At 4 p.m. in the Ensemble Room, Ostin Music Center, the Musicology Department's Early Music Ensemble will present a concert titled "A Circum-North Atlantic Voyage in 1810-1811." Also at 4 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall, UCLA Spring Jazz Concert 1. This concert will feature Jazz Combos directed by Salim Washington and Regina Carter, the Mingus Ensemble directed by Hitomi Oba and the Contemporary Ensemble directed by Hitomi Oba. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar. SAN GABRIEL - 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. SANTA ANA - 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. SANTA MONICA - 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. TUSTIN - 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. WEST HOLLYWOOD - 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. YORBA LINDA - 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. YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Pianist Minji Noh. 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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FULLERTON - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON PERFORMANCES. CSUF New Music Ensemble and CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble, Pamela Madsen and Eric Dries, directors. The program will take place from 8 - 10 p.m. in CPAC 119. 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 
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Mother's Day music with Leo Santos (Acouostic Pop) from 6 - 8 p.m. 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: 
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Mari Trio (Latin Soul) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Dree Mon (Acoustic Soul/Funk, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. 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: 
COSTA MESA - 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, 
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. David Spitzfaden (Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Tiffany Dennis (Acoustic, at MAKE) from 6 - 8 p.m. Makers Hive Market Easter Edition in Farmers Park from noon - 4 p.m. 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: 
ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. JH Factor Trio (Jazz/Pop) from 7 - 9 p.m. 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: 
