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Orange County 2010
Free Summer Concerts & Theater

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Brea
Buena Park Costa Mesa
Cypress Dana Point
Fountain Valley Fullerton
Garden Grove Huntington Beach
Laguna Niguel
Lake Forest Los Alamitos
Newport Beach Orange
Placentia Rancho Santa Margarita
San Clemente San Juan Capistrano
Seal Beach
Tustin Yorba Linda
 

 

BREA

Concerts in the Park
2010 Concerts

DETAILS:
From ballads and blues to rock and country, diverse musical acts will make Wednesday evenings special during the 2010 Concerts in the Park series. For six weeks, beginning July 7, free shows will draw people together for relaxing evenings at City Hall Park. Food will be available for purchase.

DATES, TIMES & PERFORMERS:
Starting July 7, concerts will be Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m

July 7 - Kid and Nic (blues and swing)
July 14 - The Wonderelles (classic '50s revue)
July 21 - Flip Out (classic and contemporary rock)
July 28 - The Rockit Scientists (boomer rock)
August 4 - Border Radio (bluegrass/folk/cowboy swing)
August 11 - Off the Record (classic big band)

LOCATION:
City Hall Park
401 S Brea Blvd
Brea

INFORMATION:
(714) 990-7722

 

BUENA PARK

Concerts in the Park
2010 Concerts

DETAILS:
Each year, the Fine Arts Department is proud to provide six free outdoor concerts at Boisseranc Park. There is fun for the entire family---in addition to featured weekly musical performances, there is food and fun for the entire family!

DATES, TIMES & PERFORMERS:
Starting June 23rd, concerts will be every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm

June 23rd - The Platters Live!
June 30th - The Wiseguys Big Band Machine
July 7th - Bumptown
July 14th - SGT Peppers Beatles Tribute Band
July 21st - Stone Soul Music
July 28th - Mariachi Divas

LOCATION:
Boiserranc Park
7520 Dale Street
Buena Park

INFORMATION:
(714) 236-3869

 

COSTA MESA

2010 Concerts in the Park

DETAILS:
Free family entertainment for the whole community! Presented by the city of Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa Community Foundation

DATES, TIMES & PERFORMERS:
Tuesday Evenings in July
6:15-7:45 p.m.

July 6 - Help (Costumed Beatles Tribute)
July 13 - Bone Sharks (Surf Rock)
July 20 - Flattop Tom and his Jumpcats (Swing, Blues, Oldies)
July 27 - Nassau Steel (Caribbean, Tropical Island)

LOCATION:
Fairview Park
Costa Mesa

 

CYPRESS

City of Cypress Concerts on the Green

DETAILS:
Presented by the Cypress Recreation & Community Services Department. All concerts are free. Festival seating, picnics and lawn chairs are encouraged. Light refreshments are available for purchase. No Alcohol permitted.

DATES & TIMES:
Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m.

June 12 -Cypress Pops Orchestra, an introduction
June 19 -'Don't Stop Believin', The music of Journey
July 10 - Pops Presents 'Traveling to Television & Movie Land'
July 17 - 'The Answer', classic rock band
July 31 - Dean Colley's Neil Diamond Tribute
August 7 - Pops Presents 'On the Road to Las Vegas'
August 14 - 'The Rock-It/Hi-Lites', 50s & 60s band
August 21 - Pops Presents 'International Concert'
August 28 - Raymond Michael's Elvis Presley Tribute

LOCATION:
Cypress Civic Center Green
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress

INFORMATION:
(714) 229-6780

 

DANA POINT

2010 Free Summer Concert Series

DETAILS:
Musical entertainment presented by the City of Dana Point.

Heritage Park Concerts - DATES & TIMES:
Concerts are on Sundays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Some concerts start earlier - see below for times or check the City of Dana Point calendar for possible changes or more information.

June 27 - 'Lights', The Premier Tribute to Journey
July 11 - The Ron Kobayashi Trio
July 18 - Firefly Current Rock/Classic Rock & Pop
July 25 - The Oreo Divas A Tribute to the Music of Motown
August 1 - 2 concerts:
- The Raymies Pop/Rock, 3:00-4:00pm
- Turn the Page A Tribute to Bob Seger, 4:30-6:00pm
August 8 - 2 concerts:
- The Wilsons* Classic Rock, 3:00-4:00pm
- Savor Santana Music, 4:30-6:00pm
August 15 - Springsteen! The Premier Tribute to the Boss

Lantern Bay Park Concerts - DATES & TIMES:
Concerts are on Sundays, see times below.

August 22 - 2 concerts:
- The Girlz with Sandii Castleberry American Folk, 3-4 pm
- Men of Worth Irish Folk, 4:30-6:00pm
August 29 - The Platters Live! 1950s, 4:30-6:00pm

LOCATIONS:
Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden Lantern

Lantern Bay Park
25111 Park Lantern Rd

INFORMATION:
(949) 248-3530

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Shakespeare in the Park
August 26-28, 2010
6:00pm

Dana Point Theater Company presents “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. “Romeo and Juliet” is a romantic tragedy of star-crossed lovers who have dueling families. Though they are forbidden to be together, these young lovers wed in secret and their families are forced to deal with the consequences of their actions.

LOCATION:
Lantern Bay Park
25111 Park Lantern Road
Dana Point

 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

2010 Summer Concert Series

DETAILS:
Live concerts return to the Fountain Valley Recreation Center at the Great Lawn on Thursday nights in July. Shows are scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There is also food booths and business expos.

2010 DATES & TIMES:
Concert times are 6 - 8 p.m.

July 1 Open Wide - Classic Rock
July 8 Gregg Young - R & B
- Featuring a Contracted Class Expo
July 15 NeonNation - 80’s
- Featuring a “Going Green” Expo
July 22 Hotsy Totsy - Jazz & Swing
- Featuring a Non Profit Showcase
July 29 Undercover - Top 40, Funk, Pop

LOCATION:
Fountain Valley Recreation and Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

714-839-8611

 

FULLERTON

 

2010 Summer Concerts Series

DETAILS:
While food will be available for purchase, concert-goers are welcome to bring a picnic supper to enjoy, as well as lawn chairs or blankets for seating. In addition to the music, the concert will feature special activities for children.

DATES & TIMES:
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

July 14The Answer (Classic Rock)
July 21Bubba and the Big Bad Blues (Blues)
July 28Deke Dickerson and the Eccofonics (Rockabilly)
August 4Southbound (Southern Rock & 70’s Cover Band)
August 11Help (Beatles Tribute Band)
August 18Jann Browne Band (Country)

LOCATION:
Fullerton Sports Complex
560 E. Silver Pine St.

INFORMATION:
(714) 738-3167

 

GARDEN GROVE

2010 Free Summer Concert Series

DETAILS:
Concertgoers can enjoy the sights and sounds of evening concerts in the park brought to you by the Garden Grove Community Foundation. No EZ-Ups or golf carts, please. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

DATES & TIMES:
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

July 8 - Jumping Jack Flash Rolling Stones tribute
July 15 - Hollywood U2 U2 tribute
July 22 - Elton, The Early Years Elton John tribute
July 29 - The Answer Top 40
August 5 - No Duh No Doubt tribute
August 12 - Springsteen Bruce Springsteen tribute
August 19 - Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey tribute

LOCATION:
Eastgate Park
12001 St Mark St

INFORMATION:
(714) 741-5280

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Surfin' Sundays Concert Series
Concerts run through September

DETAILS:
International Surfing Museum's provides free musical performances for the public's enjoyment. Featured at the Surfin' Sundays Concert Series will be live music - surf bands - and vendor booths.

* Please check website for concert locations & complete list of performers

DATES & TIMES:
June 6 - Nocturnes, 1-4 pm at the museum back lot
July 11 - The Counselors, Thee Swank Bastards - 1-4 pm at the museum back lot.
July 25 - Hayseed Surfersfrom 1-4 pm at the museum back lot
August 15 - Neptunes from 11am-5pm at Pier Plaza
August 29 - The Breakaways 1-4 pm at the museum back lot
Sept 12 - The Fabulous Nomads 1-4 pm at museum back lot

LOCATIONS:
Pier Plaza shows
315 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach
(PCH and Main St).

Surfing Museum shows
411 Olive
Huntington Beach (in the museum parking lot)

INFORMATION:
714-960-3483

 

LAGUNA NIGUEL

2010 Concerts in the Park
June - August

DETAILS:
This event is held every other Friday night. The series includes a variety of music such as Classic Rock, Tribute Bands, and Swing. The concerts are offered free to the community. Food will be available for purchase.

For the safety of others, no scooters, skateboards, roller blades, pets or smoking in the event area. Alcohol is prohibited in all City parks. Please bring low chairs or blankets so that you don’t obstruct the view of others. Parking may be limited.

DATES & TIMES:
With the exception of the July 4th concert which will be held from 6-8 pm, all concerts will be on Friday evening and will be from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Friday, June 25The Fenians, Celtic Rock
Sunday, July 4 – (6-8pm) The Zippers, variety show band
Friday, July 16The Answer, classic rock
Friday, July 30Paperback Writer, Beatles tribute
Friday, August 13The Funk-O-Matics, disco funk
Friday, August 27Tommy Tassi and the Authentics 50’s/60’s Rock N Roll

LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Park Amphitheatre
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel

INFORMATION:
(949) 362-4351

 

LAKE FOREST

2010 Concert Series

DETAILS:
These family-oriented concerts are a summertime favorite and will once again bring City of Lake Forest families together to rock out, dance, and enjoy the Pacifi c Symphony. Refreshments supporting local non-profit groups will be available for purchase.

DATES & TIMES:
Sundays - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 25 - An Evening With Rita Coolidge: Special Guest Kina Grannis
Sunday, August 15
- Pacific Symphony

LOCATION:
Pittsford Park
21701 Pittsford Drive

INFORMATION:
(949) 461-3450


2010 Movies in the Park

Aug 13, 7:30 pm - “Monsters vs. Aliens” (PG)
Aug 20, 7:30 pm
- “Pocahontas” (G)

LOCATIONS:
vary - please check website

INFORMATION:
(949) 461-3450

 

LOS ALAMITOS

Music & Movies in the Park

DETAILS:
Free Entertainment for the Entire Family on Saturdays at 7:00pm There will be giveaways and popcorn & drinks for sale. Bring lawn chair and blankets

DATES & TIMES:
Saturdays at 7:00pm

July 17 – Shark Tale – at the Joint ForcesTraining Base Pool Bring an inflatable for pool or bleacher seating is available
August 7 –
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – at Laurel Park
August 28 –
Disney’s UP – at Laurel Park

LOCATIONS:
Laurel Park
Bloomfield & Katella Ave.

Joint Forces Training Base

INFORMATION:
(562) 430-1073

 

NEWPORT BEACH

Concerts In The Parks And Shakespeare By The Sea

DETAILS:
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission will host four evenings of free family arts entertainment at local parks this summer including two Concerts in the Parks and two evenings of Shakespeare by the Sea. All of these summer events are free and open to the public. Those planning to attend should bring lawn chairs and a picnic dinner to fully enjoy the entertainment under the stars.

2010 Shakespeare by the Sea
Bring your blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinner for an evening of free Shakespeare performed by the professional touring acting troupe. Pre-show activities begin at 6:45 p.m. with the curtain going up at 7 p.m.

July 10 - Julius Caesar
- Bonita Canyon Sports Park, 1990 Ford Rd
August 11 -
Twelfth Night
- Bonita Canyon Sports Park, 1990 Ford Rd

2010 Concerts in the Parks
Concerts are from 6-7 pm

July 25 - The Hutchins Consort
- Grant Howald Park, 3000 Fifth Avenue
August 8 -
The U.K. Beat
- Bonita Canyon Sports Park, 1990 Ford Rd

INFORMATION:
For more information, call the Cultural Arts FAQ Hotline at 949-644-3211

 

ORANGE

Concerts in the Park

DETAILS:
Pack your picnic baskets, relax, and enjoy fantastic FREE entertainment for all ages under the starry summer sky! Bring blankets or low lawn chairs and get ready for a great time! Reminders: food will be available for purchase courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Orange and please leave pets at home.

DATES & TIMES:
Wednesday Evenings, 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

July 7 - Chico - Oldies, Latin, Dance Favorites
July 14 - Gold Rush Country - Contemporary Country
July 21 - The Skinny Little Twits - Classic Rock
July 28 - Cold Duck - Oldies, Dance Favorites, Top 40's
Aug 4 - The Fenians - Traditional & Contemporary Irish Music
Aug 11 - Upstream - Reggae & Steel Drum
Aug 18 - Swing Cats Big Band - Big Band Swing Music
Aug 25 - Stone Soul - Motown, Soul, R & B Classics

LOCATION:
Hart Park Band Shell
located off the 22 Fwy. & Glassell St.

INFORMATION:
Call (714) 744-5599 for more information

 

PLACENTIA

Concerts in the Park

DETAILS:
Free concerts presented by the City of Placentia Cultural Arts Commission. Non profit food vendors will be selling refreshments and dinner option at each concert.

* Placentia also hosts Friday night 'Movies in the Park' presented by Placentia Disposal. Click here for schedule

DATES & TIMES:
Thursday Evenings, 6:30 pm

July 1 - Beach City - Big Band
July 8 - Kid and Nic -Rock
July 15 - Placentia Symphonic Band - Placentia musicians
July 22 - All American Wranglers - Country & Western
July 29 - Einstein Brown and Sapadilla - Reggae, Calypso
Aug 5 - Cuppa Joe - Acoustic Classic Rock
Aug 12 - Open Wide - 80’s & 90’s music
Aug 19 - Upstream - Calypso, Caribbean & Steel Drum

LOCATION:
Tri-City Park
2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.

INFORMATION:
Call (714) 993-8232 for more information

 

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

2010 Summer Concerts
2010 details coming!

DETAILS:
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita provides a variety of excellent musical performances with the sunset as your backdrop.
Concert-goers are encouraged to visit some of RSM's local restuarants before the concerts and bring a picnic dinner!

DATES & TIMES:
Sundays, 6 pm - 8 pm

July 18 - Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks Tribute)
July 25 - Hello Cleveland (Rock-Dance Band)
August 1 - Mark Wood and the Parrothead Band (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band)
August 8
- Hollywood U2 (U2 Tribute)

LOCATION:
Central Park
30842 La Miranda
Rancho Santa Margarita

INFORMATION:
(949) 216-9700 x 250

 

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

2010 San Juan Summer Nights
Held on the third Wednesdays of the month
June - September

DETAILS:
San Juan Summer Nites offers the perfect night on the town for visitors of all ages. The concert features live music and local business expo. Food is available on site from featured restaurants and the chamber of coommerce will also host a beer & wine garden. Bring a lawn chair, blanket & jacket.

DATES & TIMES:
All Concerts are from 6 pm - 8 pm

June 16 - The Doo Wah Riders Country Western
July 21 - The Trip Classic Rock
August 18 - Moonlight Express Swing Music
September 15 - The Hodads Top 40s classic rock

LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano's Historic Town Center Park
El Camino Real

INFORMATION:
949-493-5911

 

SAN CLEMENTE

Summer Beach Concert Series
June - August 2010

Join the community to celebrate eleven years of live music on the beach with the sunset as your backdrop and free seating in the sand while supporting music education and local artists in this ultimate concert venue!

Fisherman’s Dinner is also available for $8 includes BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Baked Beans, Oriental Salad, Sourdough Bread and Beverage.

DATES & TIMES:
All concerts are from 6:00 pm to sunset

Student Concert: Friday, June 4, 2010
San Clemente High School Jazz Band directed by Tony Soto and Shorecliffs Jazz Band directed by Jeremy Chung, present the community’s sensational student musicians in this magnificent live performance of Jazz on the Beach!

Summer Series: Thursday Evenings

  • July 29th - 2000 Pounds of Blues – Blues
  • August 12th - Jumpin Jack Flash Stones Tribute Band
  • August 26th - Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band

LOCATION:
On the beach, north of the San Clemente Pier.

INFORMATION:
For more information contact the Recreation Division at 361-8264.

 

SEAL BEACH

Summer Concert Series 2010
July 7 – October 9, 2010

DETAILS:
This year’s Summer Concert Series, presented by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce is going to be the best ever – featuring some of the community’s favorite bands along with popular new talent. The Chamber, along with individual band sponsors has made these events free to the public. The concerts will also feature a “Vendor Village” from 2:00 to 8:00 on each of the concert dates. Parking for the Seal Beach Chamber Summer Concert Series is available at the pier and costs $6 per vehicle.

DATES & TIMES:
Wednesday, 6 - 8 pm
(except Oct. 9th which is on a Saturday at 4 pm)

July 7 - Sligo Rags, Irish and folk themed music
July 14 - Hollywood U2, tribute band
July 21 - Robby Armstrong, original music
July 28 - Nobody Cares, 9 piece reggae/ska style band
August 4 - Danny Dean and the Homewreckers, 50.s
August 11 - Emperors, classic rock
August 18 - Eddie Montana, Gospel, Country and Rock
August 25 - The Regular Guys, funk-blues
September 1 - The Elm Street Band, classic rock
October 9 (SAT, 4 p.m.) - Sin Twins, R & B

LOCATION:
Eisenhower Park by the Seal Beach Pier.

INFORMATION:
Please contact the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce at (562) 799-0179 for additional information.

 

TUSTIN

Concerts in the Park
June through August

DETAILS:
Relax and enjoy the sounds of the great live music! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Enjoy a picnic or purchase food or snacks from community groups. Admission is free!

DATES & TIMES:
Wednesday, 6 - 8 pm

June 23 - The Fenians Irish
June 30 - Neon Nation 80s Cover
July 7 - The Nocturnes Surf
July 14 - Alturas Latin/World Music
July 21 - 45 Band Classic Rock
July 28 - Danny & The Rockabilly Rebels Rockabilly/Swing
August 4 - Open Wide 70s/80s
August 11 - Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey Tribute

LOCATION:
Peppertree Park

INFORMATION:
(714) 573-3326

 

YORBA LINDA

Concerts in the Park
July through August

Come early and enjoy a picnic dinner or buy refreshments from a local organization. Seating is available in the amphitheater or bring a blanket or lawn chair for grass seating.

Riding skateboards, bikes, roller blades, and scooters throughout the park during the concert is prohibited. Alcohol is not allowed in the park.

DATES & TIMES:
Sundays, 5:30 pm

July 18, 2010 - The Answer (Classic Rock)
July 25, 2010 - The silver Beatles (Beatles Tribute Band)
August 1, 2010 - Yard Sale (Disco, Funk & Blues)
August 8, 2010 - Three Car Garage (Classic Rock)

LOCATION:
Hurless Barton Park
4601 Casa Loma Ave.

INFORMATION:
For more information, call the Travis Ranch Activity Center at (714) 961-7167

 

 

 

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