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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 fall performances!

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THURSDAY JANUARY 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR ! !

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Last Call Quartet (Jazz Funk) 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - LITTLE TOKYO NEW YEAR'S OSHOGATSU FESTIVAL. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce will present the New Year's Oshogatsu Festival from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Weller Court, 123 Astrounaut E S Onizuka Street, and with additional activities and performances in the Japanese Village Plaza, 335 E. 2nd Street, from 12:30 - 4:15 p.m. There will be Taiko Drumming, martial arts demonstrations, mochi making and more. Information: www.japanese-city.com, go to event calendar, or www.japanesevillageplaza.net.

PASADENA - 137TH ANNUAL ROSE PARADE. The 137th Annual Rose Parade will kick off today at 8 a.m. along Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. This year's theme is "The Magic in Teamwork." The grand marshal will be Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Information: (626) 449-4100 or www.tournamentofroses.com.

FRIDAY JANUARY 2

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.

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 from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. Bands will be: January 2 - Suave (Latin/Variety), January 9 - Banda Primera Generacion, January 16 - Smooth Touch, January 23 - no performance listed, and January 30 - Yankee Azteca. Information: (562) 375-0888, www.lapuentelive.com or www.facebook.com/lapuentelive.

SATURDAY JANUARY 3

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Buddy Lee (Rockabilly) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Jazz Guitar Project (at MAKE) 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.

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 will take place at 3 p.m. and will feature resident and visiting artists from Chamber Music OC, Executive Director and Co-Founder violinist Iryna Kreckhovsky and pianist Sookkyung Cho. Information: (310) 316-5573 or www.palosverdes.com/classicalcrossroads.

SUNDAY JANUARY 4

SANTA ANA - FAMILY FESTIVALS AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM. This month's festival will be a Festival of India. 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. There also will be a 1:30 p.m. audio/visual program in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium titled Sadubas and celebrating Bollywood. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Vocalist Lucienne Franco. 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.

MONDAY JANUARY 5

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

TUESDAY JANUARY 6

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.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7

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: January 7 - Duo Bassoon Recital with Julie Feves and Jonathan Stehney, and January 21 - Original music by Kirstin Fife for violin and piano, inspired by the Tarot, with Kirstin Fife, violin, and Brendan White, piano. 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. January organist will be Patricia Wang and February organist will be Juhee Lee. The Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves. 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.

THURSDAY JANUARY 8

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.

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Thursday Night Jazz with the Bruce Friedman Quartet (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.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9

CARSON - TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. The event celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "The Time is Always Right to do What is Right," will take place at 6 p.m. at the Carson Event Center, 801 East Carson Street. There will be live entertainment, essay contest winners and refreshments. Information: (310) 952-1782 x1476 or www.ci.carson.ca.us.

YORBA LINDA - PRESIDENT NIXON'S BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATION The free admission day will feature a special ceremony and event honoring the birthday of President Nixon from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The event will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by keynote remarks from Ken Khachigian. There also will be speakers, a formal Presentation of Colors and a performance by the Navy Band Soutwest. The event will take place at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonfoundation.org.

SATURDAY JANUARY 10

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. David Spitzfaden (Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Vintage Vibes with DJ Cranky Bobby Gramophone (at MAKE) 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.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music in the Park with Paul Lemire from 4 - 7 p.m. Performances take place at the times listed in The Garden area at Bella Terra (between Buffalo Wild Wings and Flecha), on The Green (lawn area in front of Century Theaters) or in the Park (fountain area by the Residences). The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

SUNDAY JANUARY 11

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music in the Garden with Natalie Clark from 1 - 4 p.m. Performances take place at the times listed in The Garden area at Bella Terra (between Buffalo Wild Wings and Flecha), on The Green (lawn area in front of Century Theaters) or in the Park (fountain area by the Residences). The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

LA MIRADA - LA MIRADA SYMPHONY. "An Afternoon of Chamber Music." Chamber music will be presented by small musical groups in an intimate setting. The program will include music by Brahms and Piazzola, plus a Fiddler on the Roof medley. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the La Mirada Theater, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard. Open seating/general admission with no tickets required and no pre-concert lecture. Information: (714) 420-0262, (562) 941-5779, www.lamiradasymphony.com or www.lamiradatheatre.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - OSHOGATSU FAMILY FESTIVAL. Welcome in the New Year and the Year of the Horse at the Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Avenue. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will include crafts, food vendors, cultural activities and performances and more. Reserve a free ticket via the links on the website event page. Information: (213) 625-0414 or www.janm.org.

ORANGE - ST. JOHN'S CONCERT SERIES. Organ Concert with guest organist Katrina Liao. The concert will include the music of Vierne, Messiaen, Decker and others. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. in the historic sanctuary at St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, 185 S. Center Street. Information: (714) 288-44431 or www.stjohnsorange.org.

PASADENA - FREE SECOND SATURDAY AT THE USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM: SILK ROAD DAY. The fifth annual celebration of the Silk Road is inspired by the diverse cultures connected through the ancient trade route. There will be artmaking activities, music fusing Chinese and Central Asian traditions and an interactive gallery. Art-making activities will be from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and music performances begin at 1 p.m. Free admission and parking all day. The museum is located at 46 North Los Robles Avenue. Information: (626) 787-2680 or www.pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu.

SAN GABRIEL - OLYMPIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CONCERT. The Olympia Philharmonic Society, with music director and conductor Fung Ho, will present a free community concert, Hula Vivaldi, at 3 p.m. at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 South Mission Drive. The concert will feature the Olympia Youth Orchestra and piccolo soloist Dr. Deborah H. How, who will perform Vivaldi's Piccolo Concerto while hula hooping. The program also will include music by Salieri, Elgar, Handel and Mozart. Information: (626) 308-2865, www.missionplayhouse.org or www.olympiaphilharmonic.org.

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 Pianist ChiaCheng Sen. 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.

MONDAY JANUARY 12

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

TUESDAY JANUARY 13

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Pianist Hyewon Chang. 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.

THURSDAY JANUARY 15

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Thursday Night Jazz with the JH Factor Jazz 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: www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com.

FRIDAY JANUARY 16

SATURDAY JANUARY 17

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Surfabilly Cats (Rockabilly) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Dree Mon (at MAKE) 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.

CULVER CITY - MLK DAY CELEBRATION/KING DAY PROGRAM. The Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a program from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue. The event will include entertainment, special guests, exhibits and activities, a resource fair and opportunity drawings. Information: (310) 253-6650 or www.culvercity.org.

GARDENA - 43RD ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATIVE PARADE AND CELEBRATION. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the commemorative parade and celebration. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Serra High School (14830 Van Ness Avenue) and travel on Van Ness Avenue to Rowley Park, 13220 S. Van Ness Avenue. Following the parade, the celebration at Rowley Park will continue until 3 p.m. with entertainment, a battle of the bands, food trucks, resource booths, food and merchandise vendors and more. Information: (310) 217-9537 or www.cityofgardena.org/events.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music in the Park with Kaitlyn Weathers from 4 - 7 p.m. Performances take place at the times listed in The Garden area at Bella Terra (between Buffalo Wild Wings and Flecha), on The Green (lawn area in front of Century Theaters) or in the Park (fountain area by the Residences). The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

LONG BEACH - 38TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE AND CELEBRATION. The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade takes place along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from Anaheim Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Avenue. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Following the parade from noon - 5 p.m. there is a festival at the park including a main stage with live entertainment, a kids' area, food and merchandise vendors and more. Information: (562) 570-6816, www.longbeach.gov/district6, www.longbeach.gov/mlkparade or www.longbeach.gov/pages/city-news/martin-luther-king-jr.-parade-and-celebration.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL Community School Winter String Concert. The Community School's String Ensemble and String Orchestra will present their annual winter performance at 7 p.m. in Zipper 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 (WEST) - SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER PROGRAMS. Martin Luther King Jr. Day concert featuring the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles is the largest Black majority orchestra in the nation. During the program, over one hundred musicians and choir singers will raise their instruments and voices in song to honor the memory of MLK's commitment to delivering civil rights for Black America. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard. Doors open at 7 p.m. See website for parking and other program information. Reservations are required. Information: (310) 440-4500 or www.skirball.org.

PASADENA - THIRD @ FIRST PRESENTED BY FUMC PASADENA. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley's vocal and instrumental ensembles will celebrate MLK Day with a concert of gospel music and works by Black composers. 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.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - 2026 RANCHO CUCAMONGA LUNAR FESTIVAL. The fourth annual Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival celebrating the Year of the Horse will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the RC Sports Center, 8303 Rochester Avenue. The event will include food vendors, a marketplace with local and regional artisans selling traditional and modern goods, local artists, a fun zone for children, cultural performances and more. Information: www.cityofrc.us/events/lunar-new-year-festival or www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-rancho-cucamonga-lunar-festival-tickets-1962765669955.

SANTA ANA - COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL. The annual community festival, hosted on the campus of the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), offers arts-minded children a full day of play. Kids and their families are invited to take part in arts play areas and experiences while enjoying performances by OCSA's talented students. The festival is designed to be an inclusive event celebrating all cultures and accessible to those with disabilities. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Orange County School of the Arts plaza, 1010 N. Main Street. Information: www.ocarts.net/communityfestival.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA SYMPHONY. The Santa Monica Symphony, with conductor Gary Pratt and guest artists, will commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual MLK concert. Guest artists will be the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, conducted by Charles Dickerson. The program will include music by Gary Pratt, William Grant Still, Aaron Copland, and others, plus the Traditional "We Shall Overcome." The concert will take place from 3 - 5 p.m. in Barnum Hall at Santa Monica High School, 600 Olympic Boulevard. Register for free tickets via the symphony website. Information: (310) 395-6330 or www.smsymphony.org.

SUNDAY JANUARY 18

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.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music in the Garden with Tyler Simmons from 1 - 4 p.m. Performances take place at the times listed in The Garden area at Bella Terra (between Buffalo Wild Wings and Flecha), on The Green (lawn area in front of Century Theaters) or in the Park (fountain area by the Residences). The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

REDONDO BEACH - ISLAND MARKETPLACE AT THE SLACK KEY FESTIVAL. The 19th annual Slack Key Festival (ticketed events) will feature an outdoor Island Marketplace which will be open to the public. The marketplace will be open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will include island-themed gifts and apparel, Hawaiian food and outdoor entertainment. Events will take place at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Information: www.kalakoa.com.

WHITTIER - WHITTIER REGIONAL SYMPHONY. The Whittier Regional Symphony, conducted by Kimo Furumoto, with WRS soloists, will present a concert at 3 p.m. in the Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School, 12417 E. Philadelphia Street. The program for the concert will include Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro Overture and Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364, Chen Yi: Duo Ye No. 1, Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 "Classical," and Mozart: Finale from Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter." Information: (562) 698-8626 or www.whittierregionalsymphony.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Program TBA. 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.

MONDAY JANUARY 19

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. MLK Day DJ Set with 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.

CERRITOS - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CEREMONY. The ceremony celebrating American civil rights leader and 1964 Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place at 10 a.m. in the main theater at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive. The event will include comments by City Council members and musical and spoken word performances. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate to a local food pantry. Information: (562) 865-8101 or www.cerritos.gov.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - KING DAY 2026 AT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM (CAAM). The King Day program will take place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the California African American Museum, 600 State Drive in Exposition Park. The event will include a King Study Group from 11 a.m. - noon, faux stained glass workshops from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and a concert by the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles from 2 - 3 p.m. An RSVP is requested for the event. Information: (213) 744-7432. www.caamuseum.org/programs/special-events/king-day-2025 or www.caamuseum.org.

LOS ANGELES (SOUTH AND EAST) - LOS ANGELES OFFICIAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PARADE. This year Bakewell Media and the Los Angeles Sentinel will organize LA's official MLK Jr. Day Parade. The parade will feature floats, marching bands, faith-based and community organiztions, local and national leader, youth groups, entertainers and families. Grand Marshal will be Cedric the Entertainer. The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. at Western and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Information: www.mlkparadela.org.

TUESDAY JANUARY 20

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. NAMM Week live music with the Savannah High School Jazz Band from 5:30 - 7:20 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.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. NAMM Week live music with the Tori Green Band (Country; American Idol) 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.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Bin Huang, violin, and Li-Shan Hung, piano. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892, www.biola.edu/music or www.biola.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES Richard Danielpour - A Platinum Jubilee/The Iranshahr Orchestra. The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music will celebrate the 70th birthday of Distinguished Professor Richard Danielpour with a performance at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall. Performances take place in a variety of venues on the UCLA campus. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar.

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.

THURSDAY JANUARY 22

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. NAMM Week 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.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL Performance Forum. Students from the Conservatory of Music will perform solo and chamber works in this weekly recital series from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Thayer Hall. The program also will be livestreamed. 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.

FRIDAY JANUARY 23

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. NAMM Week live music with Mari Trio (Latin Soul) 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.

PASADENA - PASADENA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA. The Pasadena Community Orchestra, conducted by Bethany Pflueger, will present a concert at 8 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Boulevard. The program for the " A Fanfare, A Story and A March" concert will include Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man, Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 2, Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, and John Williams: Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back. There will be a pre-concert discussion at 7:15 p.m. Information: (626) 445-6708 or www.pcomusic.org.

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. The Debussy Trio: Angela Wiegand, flute, David Walther, viola and Marcia Dicktein, harp, with guest soprano Leela Subramaniam, performing works by David Walther, Ian Krouse, Debussy and others. The program will take place at 8 p.m. at Los Angeles Harbor College Music Recital Hall, 111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington. See website for audience policies and directions. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.

SATURDAY JANUARY 24

ALHAMBRA - ALHAMBRA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROGRAMS. The Alhambra Performing Arts Center, under the direction of chef/artistic director Bill Yee, will present Eva and the Vagabond Tales. The band performs vintage-inspired indie folk with a gypsy swing twist. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Drive. Seating is limited and on a first-come basis. Reservations are required via Eventbrite for free entry; $25 donation at the door without reservations. Information: (626) 230-5435, http://alhambra.eventbrite.com or e-mail at bizwind@yahoo.com.

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. NAMM Week live music with Johnny Ramos and Friends (Roots Rock) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Giovanni Simone (at MAKE) 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.

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES Southern California Christian Schools Honor Band, hosted by John Burdett. The performance will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Upper Turner Campus Center. Performances take place in a variety of locations on the Azusa Pacific University campus. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 812-3018 or www.apu.edu/music.

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Music director and conductor Robert Sage. On January 24, Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestras will present their winter concert. On January 31, Concert for Young People, featuring the winners of the CYSO Concerto Competition, conducted by Matthew Keating. The program for this concert will include music by Hayden and Beethoven and from Frozen and Wicked. 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.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Live Music in the Park with HARTMANNI from 4 - 7 p.m. Performances take place at the times listed in The Garden area at Bella Terra (between Buffalo Wild Wings and Flecha), on The Green (lawn area in front of Century Theaters) or in the Park (fountain area by the Residences). The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL Music Academy Showcase. Students will perform as part of an intimate recital series featuring a variety of repertoire. The program will take place from 5 - 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.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE LUNAR FESTIVAL. The Riverside Lunar Festival takes place in downtown Riverside on Mission Inn Avenue between Lime and Orange. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday and will include an artisan marketplace, activities for children, food vendors and a variety of cultural arts performances and demonstrations. This year celebrates the Year of the Horse. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite. Information: www.calfestival.com or www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-14th-annual-riverside-lunar-festival-tickets-1963638265913.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - 2026 WINTER SOUNDS SERIES. The City of West Hollywood will be presenting the first concert of the indoor series on January 24th. There will be performances by Ghost-Note (Funk with Afrobeat/Hip Hop/Psychedelia/World Folklore) and the Katalyst Collective (Experimental Contemporary Jazz). Concerts are from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Sun Rose, 8430 Sunset Bouelvard (enter from the street level on Sunset Boulevard). 21+ only. Reserve a ticket via Eventbrite at https://wintersounds-2026Jan24.eventbrite.com, but RSVP does not guarantee entry. Information: www.weho.org/wintersounds.

SUNDAY JANUARY 25

CULVER CITY - CULVER CITY SYMPHONY. The Culver City Symphony, Clyde Mitchell, music director and conductor, with violin soloist Esme Arias-Kim, will present a concert at 4 p.m. in the Robert Frost Auditorium, 4401 Elenda Street. The program will include Copland: An Outdoor Overture, Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto and Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major. Open seating and tickets are not required. Information: www.culvercitysymphony.org.

IRVINE - JAZZ IN THE PALM COURT. The Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex will present a three-part live jazz music series: Jazz in the Palm Court. Inspired by a diverse range of composers and musicians, the concerts will feature a wide stylistic spectrum of jazz music, from the soulful sounds of blues and swing to the bold innovations of bebop and contemporary jazz. Concerts will take place from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Palm Court. Reservations/registration is not required, and bring blankets and/or folding chairs for seating. The OC Great Park is located off the 5 Freeway at the Sand Canyon exit. Other concerts will take place on March 14 and April 11. Information: (949) 724-6880 or www.cityofirvine.org.

PALOS VERDES - SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERTS. The Debussy Trio: Angela Wiegand, flute, David Walther, viola and Marcia Dicktein, harp, with guest soprano Leela Subramaniam, performing works by David Walther, Ian Krouse, Debussy and others. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalga in Rancho Palos Verdes. See website also for audience policies and for directions. Information: (310) 376-2169, www.sbcms.net or www.palosverdes.com/sbcms.

REDONDO BEACH - BEACH CITIES SYMPHONY. The Symphony continues its season with conductor and music director Arlette Cardenes. The "Romantic Classics" concert will take place at 5 p.m. in the Redondo Union High School Auditorium, with a pre-concert lecture at 4:15 p.m. The program will include a performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 by violinist Andres Cardenes and the Symphony performing works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn. The Auditorium is located at 222 North PCH and the intersection of PCH and Diamond Street. Parking lot entrance is off of Vincent Stret. Information: (310) 946-5421 or www.beachcitiessymphony.org.

SANTA MONICA - ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE PROGRAMS. Happy Birthday Marion! It's a birthday party and you're invited. Celebrate the original beach house hostess, legendary silent film actress, pioneering businesswoman and philanthropist Marion Davies from 1 - 3 p.m. There will be live music by Janet Kline and her Parlor Boys, dancing, magic and more in 1920s style. Feel free to don your vintage 1920s and 1930s era attire and head on over. The event is co-hosted by the Santa Monica Conservancy, and the Annenberg Beach House is located at 415 E. Pacific Coast Highway. See website for parking information. An RSVP is requested. Information: (310) 458-4904, www.annenbergbeachhouse.com or www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-birthday-marion-registration-1972837140996.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Chamber Music Group directed by Youngji Song. 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.

MONDAY JANUARY 26

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. To Be Free: The Revolutionary Music of Nina Simone. Performed by USC Thornton School of Music students, faculty, alumni and special guests, thie one night only concert will celebrate Nina Simone's classical training and its profound influence on her expansive and genre-defying musical vision. Co-curated and hosted by acclaimed pianist and curator Lara Downes and Oscar-nominated co-producer Jayson Jackson with USC Thorton School of Music Dean Jason King, the concert will offer a powerful reimagining of Simone's catalog. See additional program information on the website event page. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium. Registration is required. 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.

ONTARIO - ONTARIO/CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND. "Disney Magic." The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band concert celebrating country music will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Gardiner Spring Auditorium, Chaffey High School, 1250 North Euclid Avenue at 4th Street. The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7 p.m. Information: (909) 395-2020, www.showband.net or www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

TUESDAY JANUARY 27

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Pianist Makiko Hirata. 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.

THURSDAY JANUARY 29

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. The Guest Room (Ft. 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.

FRIDAY JANUARY 30

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES Pomona College: Beethoven's Better Fifth and Ninth with Eva Chen and Aria Wang, violins, and Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano. The program of two sonatas by Beethoven for piano and violin, "Spring" and "Kreutzer," will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Avenue. Information: (909) 607-2671 or www.pomona.edu/music-calendar.

CLAREMONT - FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. Lou Harrison: Grand Duo, with Gayle Blankenburg, piano, and Mark Menzies, violin. The Friday Noon Concert Series is sponsored by the Departments of Music at Pomona and Scripps Colleges. Performances take place at 12:15 p.m. in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Doors open at noon. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.pomona.edu/music-calendar, or www.scrippscollege.edu, go to Music Department.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Symphony. Carl St. Clair will lead the Symphony in a concert of Strauss' Don Quixote with a student cello soloist, and "Langston Hughes: Words, Jazz and Justice," a multimedia concert created by Thornton faculty member Ron McCurdy. The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Bovard Auditorium. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). See website for current parking fees and attendance policies. Information: (213) 740-2584, www.music.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/music.

PASADENA - CALTECH PERFORMANCES. Caltech Chamber Music concerts. Concerts of chamber music for strings, winds and piano will take place on Friday from 8 - 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 1 - 2:30 p.m. and Sunday from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in the Dabney Hall lounge. Unless otherwise noted, performances take place at the time listed in Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus. See website for campus directions. Information: (626) 395-3295, http://pva.caltech.edu or www.music-theater-art.caltech.edu.

SATURDAY JANUARY 31

ANAHEIM - PERFORMANCES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. Jetpack (Surf Rock) and Rancho Del Rey (Western) from 7 - 9 p.m.; also Leo Santos (at MAKE) 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.

CHINO - 1ST ANNUAL CHINO LUNAR FESTIVAL. The first annual Chino Lunar Festival will take place at the Chino City Hall lawn, 13220 Central Avenue. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday and will include an artisan marketplace, activities for children, food vendors and a variety of cultural arts performances and demonstrations. This year celebrates the Year of the Horse. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite. Information: www.calfestival.com or www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-1st-annual-chino-lunar-festival-tickets-1963641467489.

IRVINE - UC IRVINE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCES. Listen to the Motion: Works by ICIT PhD Students. The concert will feature new compositions exploring the creative potential of MUGIC, a motion system developed by Mari Kimura. Through this innovative technology, movement is transformed into dynamic and expressive musical forms. The program will take place at 8 p.m. in the Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL). Unless otherwise noted, all performances take place in Winifred Smith Hall on the UCI campus. See campus website for directions and current parking fees. Information: (949) 824-6615 or www.arts.uci.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES 21st Annual UCLA Philharmonia All-Star Concert. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall and will feature the winners of the Fall 2025 All-Star Competition. Performances take place in a variety of venues on the UCLA campus. Reservation links are available on the event information page for concerts requiring reservations. Information: (310) 825-5947 or www.schoolofmusic.ucla.edu, calendar.

MONTEREY PARK - MONTEREY PARK LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL. The City of Monterey Park and event producer World Journal will present the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival celebrating the Year of the Horse from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday on Garvey Avenue between Garfield and Alhambra Avenue. The festival features various types of entertainment, gift and specialty item vendors, food vendors, amusements rides, a carnival fun zone and more. See website for shuttle and parking information. Information: (626) 307-1458, (323) 268-4982 x606, www.montereyparkca.gov or www.montereyparkca.gov/669/lunar-new-year-festival.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1

SAN PEDRO/WILMINGTON AREA - CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM WHALE FIESTA. The Whale Fiesta will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive. There will be a life-sized inflatable whales, games, crafts, festive music and much more. Registration is not required. Information: (310) 548-7562 or www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

SANTA ANA - FAMILY FESTIVALS AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM. This month's festival will be a Lunar New Year Festival. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the museum courtyard and will include performances, complimentary treats and a variety of art activities. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.

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