VENUE DIRECTORY from The Guide - updated February 22, 2011

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~ VENUE DIRECTORY ~ updated February 22, 2011
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from the ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE, presented by Tied to the Tracks
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Alphabetic listing of OVER 500 acoustic music venues in the Los Angeles region, plus some in San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Southern California’s coastal and desert regions.
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Note: there are TWO lists here, both alphabetic.

1) The first list contains ALL venues, indoors & out, and each listing begins with “+”

2) The second list has only “Concert-in-the-Park” outdoor venues (or other series with similar titles) and each of those listings begins with “=>”

PLUS, a list of TICKET VENDORS follows the venue lists.

We invite your corrections if you find any errors. (Contact info at end.)

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+ 14 Below, 1348 14th St (at Santa Monica Bl); www.14below.com; 310-451-5040.
+ 1642 Bar, 1642 Temple, Echo Park; 213-989-6836.
+ 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-3711. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ 4th and B, 345 B St, San Diego 92101; 619-231-4343; www.4thandbevents.com.
+ 705 Club, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-372-9705.
+ The 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St, Santa Monica 90404.
+ A Mi Hacienda, 9613 Whittier Bl, Pico Rivera; 562-699-2500.
+ A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; tix 818-240-0910 ex 1; info & tix, www.anoisewithin.org.
+ Abbot's Habit, 401 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-399-1171.
+ Abuelita's, 137 S Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; www.abuelitastopanga.com; 310-455-8788.
+ AC Lounge, aka Air Conditioned Lounge / Supper Club, 625 Lincoln Bl (3 blks S of Rose Av), Venice 90291; 310-230-5343; www.airconditionedlounge.com or www.airconditionedbar.com/venice. Venue has full bar, is 21+.
+ “Acoustic Cordiale,” at Café Cordiale, 1415 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423.
+ Acoustic Music San Diego series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176.
+ Actors Workout Studio, 4735 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-506-3903.
+ Adele's Café at the San Clemente Inn, 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente; 949-481-1222.
+ Adventure Park, 10130 S Gunn Av, Whittier 90605; 562-698-7645. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Ahmanson Theatre, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, REDCAT.)
+ Air Conditioned Lounge / Supper Club (aka AC Lounge), 625 Lincoln Bl (3 blks S of Rose Av), Venice 90291; 310-230-5343; www.airconditionedlounge.com or www.airconditionedbar.com/venice. Venue has full bar, is 21+.
+ The Airliner, 2419 N Broadway, L.A. 90031; www.myspace.com/theairlinerclub. Venue is a club / restaurant / bar, has free parking (at Ave 24 & Daly), is 18+. Most nights here are “urban,” so be careful what night you go.
+ Alex Theatre, Glendale; Info: 818-842-8330.
+ The Alexandria Hotel, 501 S Spring St, L.A. 90013.
+ Alex's Bar, 2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach -- entrance around back; 562-434-8292.
+ All Saints Church, 132 North Euclid Av, Pasadena; www.allsaints-pas.org; 626-583-2725. (Home of Jazz Vespers series.)
+ Altered Space Gallery, 1221 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-452-8121; www.alteredspacegallery.com.
+ Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447; www.alvas.com.
+ Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St John St, Pasadena 91105.
+ Americana Music Series at Hilltop Center, 331 E Elder, Fallbrook (San Diego); 760-723-2563; JMW94@aol.com.
+ Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400; www.amoeba.com.
+ Anaheim Convention Center complex, 800 W Katella Av, Anaheim 92802.
+ Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; Living Tradition music series venue, www.thelivingtradition.org; series reservations 949-646-1964 or steve@psitech.com.
+ Anaheim Garden Walk, 321 W Katella Av, Anaheim 92802; 714-635-7410; www.AnaheimGardenWalk.com.
+ Ananda, 1354 Abbot Kinney, Venice 90291; 310-450-2607; www.abbotkinneynow.com.
+ Angel Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim; info, 714-940-2000.
+ Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego; 619-595-0300; www.anthologysd.com.
+ Anthony Quinn Library, 3965 Cesar Chavez Av, L.A. 90063; 323-264-7715. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Antioch Art Connection, 24422 Chestnut St, Newhall / Santa Clarita; www.myspace.com/antiochartconnection.
+ Aratani / Japan America Theatre, 244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-3700; www.jaccc.tix.com.
+ Arbeiter Ring Workman’s Circle, 1525 S Robertson, L.A. 90035; 310-552-2007; www.circlesocal.org.
+ Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
+ Arcadia City Hall, 240 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia. “Arcadia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, on City Hall west lawn; bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner. Different show every Thu, 6:30-8 pm, early Jul to late Aug. Free “Kids Zone” with games, crafts, activities; inexpensive popcorn & sodas available. Free.
+ Arcadia Public Library, Cay Mortenson Auditorium, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; 626-821-5567; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us. Info on programs, 626-821-5566.
+ “Arcadia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, on City Hall west lawn, 240 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Different show every Thu, 7-8:30 pm, early Jul to late Aug. Inexpensive popcorn & sodas available. Free.
+ Ardmore Restaurant / Club 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705.
+ Aret Flamenco Dance Theatre - Center of Worldance, 230 W Main St, Alhambra 91801; 626-458-1234; www.clarita-arteflamenco.com.
+ Argyle Hotel, 8358 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood; 323-654-7100.
+ Arlington Theater, on the campus of UCSB, 1317 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-4408; www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
+ Armory Northwest, 965 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena 91103; www.armoryarts.org; 626-792-5101.
+ Arnie’s Café, 15245 Burbank Bl, Sherman Oaks 91411; 818-781-7009; www.arniescafe.com & www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
+ Arnie’s Ristorante Italiano (formerly Arnie’s Café), 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Moved to Sherman Oaks (See above.)
+ Aroma Coffeehouse, 8539 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-644-2833.
+ Art Queen Complex (Studio Godot, Art Queen, and The Sun Runner Magazine), Art Queen Stage, 61855 Twenty-Nine Palms Hwy, downtown Joshua Tree; 760-366-2700.
+ Audubon Nature Center, Debs Park “in the Arroyo,” 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park; off the 110 Fwy; Highland Park; 323-221-2255. Useful map, www.audubon-ca.org/debs_park.htm. Home of monthly “Old Time Music Jam, Traditional Southern Fiddle & Banjo,” hosted by Joe Wacks, 4th Sat, every month, 1-4 pm; enter through the main portal of the Audubon center, pass the pond and wind up the path. Find the jam under the shade of the old pepper tree.
+ Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
+ Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org.
+ Avalon, 1735 Vine St, Hollywood 90028; www.avalonhollywood.com; 323-462-8900.
+ Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N Avenue 50, Highland Park; 323-258-1435.
+ Awakenings Coffee House, 24100 Narbonne Av, Lomita 90717; 310-325-2565
+ Aztec Hotel, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia; 626-358-3231.
+ Babe & Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, Leimert Park; 323-295-9112.
+ Baggage Room at The Coffee Depot, 3204 Mission Av, Riverside; 951-222-2263.
+ Baja Cantina, 311 Washington Bl (just east of Venice Pier), Venice; 310-821-2252.
+ Baja Grill and Cantina, 575 Country Club Dr, Simi Valley 93065.
+ Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-980-1615.
+ Baker's Square, 17921 Chatsworth St (at Zelzah), Granada Hills; 818-366-7258.
+ (City of) Baldwin Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Bl, Baldwin Park 91706; 626-813-5245. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Bang Theater, 457 N Fairfax Av, Hollywood 90036; 323-653-6886; www.bangstudio.com. (Between Beverly Bl & Melrose Av; parking available in pay lot at NE corner of Fairfax & Rosewood.)
+ Barbara J.Riley Community and Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey; 562-904-7223.
+ The Barclay Theatre, on the campus at UC Irvine, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine; 949-854-4646.
+ Barn Burner Texas BBQ, 1000 S Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena 91105; 626-403-RIBS.
+ Barnum Hall Theatre, 600 Olympic Bl, Santa Monica 90401; tix, 310-255-0445.
+ B.B. King's, Universal City Walk, 2nd level, Universal City; 818-622-5464.
+ Bean Town, 45 N Baldwin Av, Sierra Madre; www.beantowncoffeebar.com; 626-355-1596.
+ Bel-Air Bay Club, 16310 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades; 310-454-1391.
+ Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura.
+ Bell Gardens Senior Center, 6722 Clara St, Bell Gardens 90201; info, 562-334-1779. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue (shows for all ages).
+ Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solano Beach; 858-481-9022; www.bellyup.com.
+ Belmont Station, 5300 E 2nd St, Long Beach; 562-438-9108.
+ Bergamont Station Arts Complex, 2525 Michigan Av, Santa Monica.
+ Bernadette’s on Main, Ventura.
+ Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Bl, Big Bear Lake 92315; 909-866-4970; bblpac@citybigbearlake.com.
+ The Big Fish, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442.
+ Bigfoot Lodge Bar & Lounge, 3172 Los Feliz Bl (2 blocks E of 5 Fwy), Atwater Village; 323-662-9227.
+ The Bitter Redhead, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica; 310-450-6776.
+ Bixby Knolls Expo Center, 4321 Atlantic Av, Long Beach.
+ The Black Watch Pub, 497 N Central Ave #B, Upland; 909-981-6069.
+ Bloomfield House Concert series, “Live at the Bloomfield,” in North Hollywood; 818-487-0608; www.LittleFriendmpg.com.
+ The Blue Café, 1708 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach 90742; 562-592-1302; www.thebluecafe.com.
+ Blue Café, 210 Promenade, Long Beach; 562-983-7111.
+ The Blue Whale, 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Suite 301, Japan Town, L.A. 90012; 213-620-0908; www.facebook.com/thebluewhale; www.bluewhalemusic.com. (NE corner of Los Angeles St & 2nd St, next to Kyoto Grand Hotel, in Weller Court Plaza. Parking below in the building, no charge with validation; street parking available.)
+ Blvd Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
+ Bodie House Concert series in Agoura Hills, directions provided w/ reservations; 818-706-8309, BodieHouse@aol.com; www.bodiehouse.com.
+ Bohemia Books, 212 W 7th St across from MacArthur Park, LA; 213-387-4187.
+ Bohemian Exchange, 1358 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291.
+ Bombay Bar and Grill, California St at Thompson, downtown Ventura.
+ Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles, 90057; www.bootlegtheater.com; 213-389-3856.
+ Borchard Community Center, 190 Reina Rd, corner of Borchard & Reina, Newbury Park; 805-499-3511. (Fireside Concert series venue.)
+ The Bordello, 914 E 1st St, L.A. 90012; 213-687-3766; www.bordellobar.com; event calendar at www.myspace.com/bordellobar.
+ Borderline Bar & Grill, 99 Rolling Oaks Dr, Thousand Oaks; 805-446-4435.
+ Borders Books & Music, 100 S Brand Av, Glendale; 818-241-8099.
+ Borders Books & Music, 1501 Vine St, Hollywood; 323-463-8519.
+ Borders Books & Music, 475 S Lake Av, Pasadena; 626, 304-9773.
+ Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; www.bostoncourt.org; 626-683-6883.
+ Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
+ BP Hall, 111 S Grand Av, downtown L.A.
+ Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana; 818-705-8870.
+ Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea 92821; 714-990-7722; www.cityofbrea.net.
+ Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista (San Diego County) 92084. (Home of annual “San Diego Scottish Highland Games & Gathering Of Clans.”)
+ Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, 1590 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-776-5200.
+ Brennan’s Irish Pub, 4089 Lincoln Bl, Marina Del Rey; www.brennanspub-la.com; 310-821-6622.
+ The Bridge, 3256 Caheunga Bl (at Barham), Universal City. 1 mi. N of the Hollywood Bowl.
+ Brixton South Bay, 100 W Torrance Bl Suite J, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-406-1931; www.brixtonsouthbay.com and www.myspace.com/brixtonsouthbay. Venue is 21+, holds 450.
+ Broad Stage Theatre at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.com; www.events.smc.edu.
+ Buccaneer Lounge, 70 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-9045. Venue is 21+, cash only, no credit cards.
+ Buddah Bar, 30105 Agora Rd, Agoura Hills; 818-735-0091.
+ The Bull Pen, 314 Ave I, Redondo Beach (at Palos Verdes Bl & PCH); 310-375-7797.
+ Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey 90292; 310-305-9511. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Buster's Coffee & Ice Cream Shop, 1006 Mission, South Pasadena; 626-441-0744.
+ Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html.
+ Cabana Club, 1439 Ivar Av (behind Amoeba Records), Hollywood; info www.cabanaclubhollywood.com; reserv 323-463-0005.
+ Café 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-836-5414; www.cafe322.com.
+ Café at the Vista, 4469 Sunset Dr (where Hollywood and Sunset Blvds meet, next to the historic Vista Theatre), Los Feliz; 323 660-4722.
+ Café Audrey, 6701 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-465-5359.
+ Café Bella, 79 California St, Ventura 93001.
+ Café Boogaloo, 1238 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-318-2324.
+ Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; dinner reservations, 818-789-1985; info, www.cafecordiale.com/music.html; www.myspace.com/cordiale.
+ Café Metropol, 923 E 3rd St, downtown L.A. Arts District 09913; 213-675-8269; www.cafemetropol.com.
+ Café Mundial, 514 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-303-2233; www.cafemundial.net.
+ Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com.
+ Café Was, 1521 N Vine St, Hollywood.
+ Caffe Roma, 350 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills 90210; www.cafferomabeverlyhills.com.
+ Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916.
+ Cal State Northridge, Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (formerly the Performing Arts Center), Nordhoff St and Zelzah Ave, Northridge; www.ArtsNorthridge.csun.com.
+ California Center For The Arts, 340 N Escondido Bl, Escondido; 800-988-4253; www.artcenter.org.
+ California Institute for Abnormal Arts (aka CIA), 11334 Burbank Bl, North Hollywood; www.ciabnormalarts.com.
+ California Plaza, Grand Performances series, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org.
+ California Plaza, Grand Performances’ Water Stage, 350 S Grand Av, L.A. 90071; 213-687-2272. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue, AND a venue that charges admission to its own “Grand Performances” series, spring through fall; some shows, www.grandperformances.org.
+ California Traditional Music Society - Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
+ California Traditional Music Society – Concerts at Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
+ Calimesa Community Summer "Concerts on the Green" series, 1300 S 3rd St, Calimesa 92320; 909-795-2448.
+ Caltech Concerts, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). Caltech Folk Music Series (www.folkmusic.caltech.edu) or Caltech Presents / Caltech Public Events series (www.events.caltech.edu), in Beckman Institute Auditorium, or other venues on Caltech Campus, Pasadena.
+ Caltech Folk Music Series, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832);.www.folkmusic.caltech.edu. Series held in Beckman Institute Auditorium, or other venues on Caltech Campus, Pasadena.
+ Caltech Presents, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832); www.events.caltech.edu. In Beckman Institute Auditorium, or other venues on Caltech Campus, Pasadena.
+ Caltech Public Events series, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832); www.events.caltech.edu. In Beckman Institute Auditorium, or other venues on Caltech Campus, Pasadena.
+ Camarillo Café concert series, at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, Carmen & Burnley), Camarillo; info, 805-523-2682, email WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com and website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. $10 at door (no presale). Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District. Emcee is Gary Lynch.
+ Canine Creek, 538 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi.
+ Cantalini's, 193 Culver Bl, Playa Del Rey; 310-821-0018; www.cantalinis.com.
+ Canter's Kibitz Room, 419 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-651-2030.
+ The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
+ Canyon Folk House Concerts in El Cajon; reserv gets directions, 619-659-5753; www.canyonfolkhouseconcerts.com.
+ Carpenter Performing Arts Center, CSULB, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach; 562-985-7000; www.carpenterarts.org.
+ Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E Carrillo St, 93101 Santa Barbara; 805-897-2519.
+ Casa Di Pizza, 7543 Fallbrook Av, West Hills. (Home of twice-a-month Old Time Jam.)
+ Casey's Irish Pub, 613 S Grand Av, downtown L.A., 90017; 213-629-2353; www.bigcaseys.com.
+ Cat Club, 8911 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-657-0888.
+ Cat Man Blu, 51 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-216-1590.
+ Cay Mortenson Auditorium, Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; 626-821-5567; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us. Info on programs, 626-821-5566.
+ Cedar Center for the Arts, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic.
+ The Cellar, 201 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802.
+ Celtic Arts Center, shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
+ Cena Bistro Wine Bar, 22900 Vanowen St (at Fallbrook, in the Fallbrook Shopping Center), West Hills. Venue has great food French vibe, an art gallery feel, offers dinner, drinks.
+ Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), 244 S San Pedro St, Suite 401, L.A. 90012; 213-687-8577 or 800-418-1671; www.cciarts.org.
+ Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756; HQ of the California Traditional Music Society; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
+ Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W Hellman Av, Alhambra; 626-230-5435; www.cvpaministry.com.
+ Central Park, 6532 Friends Av, Whittier 90602; 562-464-3350. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; info, 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
+ Chain Reaction, 1652 W Lincoln Av, Anaheim.
+ Chatsworth Library, 21052 Devonshire St, Chatsworth 91311.
+ Chaya Brasserie, 8741 Alden Dr, Beverly Hills 90048; 310-859-8833.
+ The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; www.churchop.org; 310-399-1631.
+ Church of Religious Science Performing Space, 101 S Laurel, Ventura. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
+ Cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Bl (just W of Ivar), Hollywood.
+ City Terrace Library, 4025 City Terrace Dr, L.A. 90063; 323-261-0295. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Clancy's, in East Arts Village, 803 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-1836; www.clancyslb.com.
+ Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705; www.club705.com.
+ Club Good Hurt, 12249 Venice Bl, Santa Monica 90066; 310-390-1076.
+ Club Odyssey / The Doubletree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio, Bakersfield.
+ Club Shadow, aka Music Club Shadow, at Versai, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471; 323-864-5184. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue offers full dinner menu, lighter fare, and full bar. All shows at 9 pm, $10 cover.
+ Club Sixty 25, 6025 Reseda Bl (N of the 101, S of Oxnard Av), Tarzana 91356; 818-881-4311; http://clubsixty25.com.
+ Club Nokia, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; www.nokiatheatrelalive.com.
+ Clubhouse 66, 1200 E Route 66, Glendora.
+ The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com.
+ Cock 'N Bull Pub, 2947 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-9696; www.cocknbullbritishpub.com.
+ The Cocky Bull, 14180 US 395, Victorville 92392.
+ Coffee Klatch Rancho Cucamonga, 8916, Foothill Blvd, suite C, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-944-JAVA.
+ Coffee Klatch San Dimas, 806 W Arrow Hwy, suite A, San Dimas 91773; 909-599-0452.
+ The Coffee Depot, Baggage Room, 3204 Mission Av, Riverside; 951-222-2263.
+ Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
[Other phone: 626-689-4144.]
+ Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd (near San Marcos Pass), Santa Barbara 93105; Restaurant reservations 805-967-0066; www.coldspringtavern.com.
+ Coliseum / L.A. Memorial Coliseum, 3939 S Figueroa St, L.A.; 213-747-7111; www.lacoliseumlive.com.
+ The Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset Bl, Hollywood.
+ Comedy & Magic Club “Live at the Lounge,” 1018 Hermosa Av (10th St & Pier Av) Hermosa Beach 90254; www.liveatthelounge.com.
+ Concerts at the Rancho series at Elizabeth Waldo’s Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 91324; info & tix, 818-998-1669; Visa / MC accepted.
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+ “CONCERTS IN THE PARK” – is an abundance of outdoor summer series produced by many municipalities and others. See our SPECIAL SECTION (with venues grouped using “=>”); it FOLLOWS the alphabetic listing of all the venues (following the letter “Z”). Most summer “Concerts in the Park” shows are free, and invite you to bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner.
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+ Conga Room, 5364 Wilshire Bl (W of La Brea), LA; 323-938-1696.
+ Conga Room, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-749-0445; www.congaroom.com.
+ Continental Room, 115 Santa Fe Av, Fullerton 92832; 714-273-0077; www.myspace.com/thecontinentalroom.
+ Cook’s Corner, 19152 Santiago Cyn Rd / 19122 El Toro Rd, Trabuco Cyn 92679; 949-858-0266; www.cookscorners.com; same place, two entrances, two addresses.
+ Cornerstone Music Conservatory, above Fields Pianos, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door W of Bundy); free parking; when used for “Parlor Performances” series, make reservations with Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com or 310-476-6735.
+ Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks.
+ Cousin Jack's New Orleans Restaurant, 217 Pine Ave (1/2 block from Broadway), Long Beach; 562-436-1925.
+ Covina Center for the Performing Arts, 104 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-331-8133; www.covinacenter.com.
+ Covina Park Band Shell, 301 N Fourth Av, Covina 91723; 626-858-7229. Events include “Covina Summer Concerts in the Park” series; bring your lawn chair or blanket. Different show at 7:30 pm every Mon, late Jun to early Aug. Free.
+ Cowboy Country, 3321 E South St, Long Beach; 562-630-3007.
+ Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
+ Cozy's, 14058 Ventura Bl (at Hazeltine), Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000.
+ Craft & Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; www.cafam.org; 323-937-4230.
+ Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N El Centro Av (betw Selma & Hollywood Bl), Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern.
+ Crazy Horse, 71 Fortune Dr, Irvine; 949-585-9000.
+ Creative Grounds Cafe, 3042 Glendale Bl, Atwater Village; 323-661-9955.
+ Croatian Cultural Center, 510 W 7th St, San Pedro 90731.
+ “Culver City Music Festival,” a Thursday night free summer concert series (16th annual in 2010), at Culver City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org. Runs July and August, every summer.
+ Culver-Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl; Culver City.
+ Curley’s Café 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill 562-424-0018
+ The Curtis Theater, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea; 714-990-7722; www.ci.brea.ca.us.
+ The Daily Pint, 2310 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-450-7631.
+ Dakota Lounge, 1026 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90401; www.dakotalounge.com.
+ David's Den, 6025 Reseda Bl, Tarzana; 818-881-4311.
+ Del Mar Powerhouse, 1658 Coast Bl, Del Mar; www.delmarfoundation.org. (San Diego area.)
+ Delius Restaurant, 2951 Cherry Av, Signal Hill; www.deliusrestaurant.com; 562-989-1000.
+ Delzano's By The Sea, 179 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach; 310 374 7525.
+ The Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; 323-663-8979; www.derbyclub.com.
+ Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org. Concerts on the grounds and in the mansion atop the hill; some are included with Gardens admission, some are extra-ticket special events.
+ “Descanso Gardens Summer Concert / Concerts Under the Oaks” at the Under the Oaks Amphitheatre, Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Runs periodically on weekend afternoons through the summer, on a beautiful little outdoor stage with nice sound and bench seating. Gardens admission includes concert.
+ Descanso Gardens’ Under the Oaks amphitheatre, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org.
+ Detroit Bar, 843 W 19th St, Costa Mesa; 949-642-0600.
+ Dianne’s Blues Café, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 626, 477-9349.
+ DiPiazza's, 5205 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; 562-498-2461.
+ Dish Restaurant, 734 Foothill Bl, La Canada; 818-790-5355.
+ Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, REDCAT.)
+ Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheater, REDCAT.)
+ Dizzy’s, 2nd Ave & J St, downtown San Diego; 858-270-7467; www.dizzyssandiego.com. All event sin this new location, in the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers ground floor.
+ Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Av, L.A.; 323-224-1507.
+ The Doll Hut, 107 S Adams, Anaheim 92802; 714-533-1286. Venue is 21+.
+ ”Doolittle House Concert” series, 1211 Avila Dr, Ojai California 93023. Shows are 7-9:30 pm.
+ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, REDCAT.)
+ Dos Lagos (aka Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos), 2780 Cabot Dr, Corona 92883; www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com.
+ Downbeat Café, 1202 N Alvarado St, Echo Park; 213-483-3955.
+ Downey Folk Music Jam, Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey; 562-904-7223.
+ Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles 90012.
+ Dragonfly, 6510 Santa Monica Bl (at Wilcox), Hollywood; 323-466-6111.
+ Eagle Rock Center For the Arts, 2225 Colorado Bl, Eagle Rock 90041; 323-226-1617; www.centerartseaglerock.org.
+ Duncan House Concert Series, in Ventura; reservations get directions, at scottd13@roadrunner.com (preferred); alternate 805-323-5157 (leave message).
+ Eagle Rock Summer Concerts, 2225 Colorado Bl, L.A. 90041; 323-226-1617. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Eagle's Bar & Grill, 23360 Lake Manor Dr, Chatsworth; 818-883-0000.
+ The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com.
+ Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N Alvarado St, L.A. 90026.
+ The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200; www.attheecho.com.
+ Echo Curio, 1519 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-977-1279; www.echocurio.com.
+ Eco-Logical Art Gallery, 4829 W Pico Bl, L.A. 90019.
+ Edgemar Center For the Arts, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica.
+ The Edison, 108 W 2nd St #101, Los Angeles 90012; www.edisondowntown.com; 213-613-0000.
+ Edye Second Space, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.org; www.events.smc.edu.
+ Eighteenth (18th) Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-3711. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ El Camino College Center for the Arts, 16007 Crenshaw Bl, Torrance; 800-832-ARTS; 310-660-3748; www.elcamino.cc.ca.us.
+ El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-668-0318; www.elcidla.com.
+ Electric Lodge 1416 Electric Ave, Venice 90291; www.electriclodge.org.
+ El Floridita Restaurant and Hot Spot, 1253 N Vine St, Hollywood; dinner reservations, 323-871-8612; www.elfloridita.com.
+ El Monte Public Library, 3224 Tyler Av, El Monte 91731; 626-444-9506. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; www.elportaltheatre.com; 818-508-0281.
+ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-4790; www.theelrey.com.
+ El Segundo Library, 111 W Mariposa Av, El Segundo; 310-524-2718.
+ Elephant Bar, Aztec Hotel, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia; 626-358-3231.
+ Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, on the campus of Santa Monica College, 1310 Eleventh St, Santa Monica; 310-430-1628; www.thebroadstage.com; www.events.smc.edu.
+ The Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Rd, Rolling Hills Estates 90274.
+ Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Bl, Encino.
+ Encino Park / Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91396; 818-817-7756. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue. Additional events here sponsored by CTMS Center for Folk Music, HQ of the California Traditional Music Society; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org, located in the park.
+ Equator, 22 Mills Pl, Pasadena; 626-564-8656.
+ Espiau's Cantina, 109 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-621-1818; www.espiaus.com.
+ The Experimental Café, 401 South A St, Oxnard 93030.
+ F2 Bar at Giancarlo, 143 N La Brea Av, L.A.; 323-938-2507.
+ Fais Do-Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, LA; 323-954-8080.
+ Fallbrook Americana Series, at the Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W Mission Rd, Fallbrook 92028; event info, 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws.
+ Fallbrook Americana Music Series at Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N Main, Fallbrook; 760-731-2278 or 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws.
+ Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W Mission Rd, Fallbrook 92028; Fallbrook Americana Series venue; event info, 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws.
+ Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N Main, Fallbrook; Fallbrook Americana Series venue; event info, 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws.
+ Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Bl (1/2 blk S of Venice Bl), Culver City; 310-795-7469; www.fanaticsalon.com.
+ Farmlab, 1745 N Spring St, Unit 4, 90012; www.farmlab.org.
+ Farmer's Market, 6333 W Third St at Fairfax, L.A.; 323-933-9211.
+ Farnsworth Park, 568 E Mount Curve Av, Altadena 91001; park phone 626-798-6335.
+ Fiddler’s Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994.
+ Finkbiner Park Band Shell, in the park’s “Oak Grove” area, Glendora. Home of “Glendora Summer Concerts in the Park” series, some summer Sundays at 6 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Note, no dogs allowed in the park. Free.
+ Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211.
+ Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
+ Finnish Center, 10701 Magnolia Bl (E of Vineland), North Hollywood 91601; 818-506-3850 for directions only.
+ Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com.
+ Fireside Concert Series, at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd (at Borchard), Newbury Park 91320. Shows at 8 pm; $7 cover (adults only). Info, Bob Kroll, at folksgr1@aol.com or 805-499-3511.
+ First Cabin, 46 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 626-446-2575.
+ First Presbyterian Church, 1220 Second St, Santa Monica 90402.
+ Fishlips, 1517 18th St, Bakersfield 93301; reserve a table at 661-324-2557.
+ Fitzgerald's, 19171 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach; 714-968-4523.
+ Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. info@folkmusiccenter.com
+ Folly Bowl, 1601 E Loma Alta Dr, Altadena 91001.
+ Foothill Ranch Towne Centre (Food Festival), 26612 Towne Centre Dr (Bake Parkway/Towne Centre Dr), Foothill Ranch.
+ Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD (323-461-3673); www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders available for some shows at 310-652-3797. [aka John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.] Come early and bring your picnic at tables & chair in the “leafy entryway” by the waterfalls (you can bring your own wine or other beverage, and grounds open 2 hours before show time for picnicking). Food & drink are available on-site, though they always run out of hot cocoa when it’s chilly.
+ The Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Bl, Long Beach 90802; www.foundtheatre.org; reservations 562-433-3363.
+ The Foundry on Melrose, 7465 Melrose Av, L.A. 90046; www.thefoundryonmelrose.com.
+ Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-497-4022; www.fourfriendsgallery.com.
+ 14 Below, 1348 14th St (at Santa Monica Bl); www.14below.com; 310-451-5040.
+ Fountain Valley Music Center, 8740 Warner Av, Fountain Valley; 714-963-2010 (off the 405 at Magnolia West on Warner, between Magnolia & Newland; in OC).
+ Fowler Museum on UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-4361; www.fowler.ucla.edu.
+ Fox and Hounds, 11100 Ventura Bl, Studio City; 818-763-7837.
+ Fox Theatre, 123 Cajon St, Redlands; www.foxeventcenter.com.
+ Frank & Joe's Southern Smokehouse (formerly Cajun Way), 110 E Colorado Bl, Monrovia; 626-357-1616.
+ Freakbeat Records, 13616 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-995-7603; www.freakbeatrecords.com.
+ Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl., Thousand Oaks. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-5977.
+ The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com.
+ Fretted Frog, 1200 N Alvarado St, Echo Park 90026; 213-353-0734; www.thefrettedfrog.com.
+ Freud Playhouse, in UCLA's Macgowan Hall, on the campus at 245 Charles E. Young Drive East, Westwood.
+ Fries On The Side Sketch Comedy, 5124 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood 91601.
+ Frisella's Roastery, 179 N Glendora Av, Glendora; 626-852-1810.
+ Froggy's, 1105 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
+ Fubar, 7994 Santa Monica Bl (1 blk E of Crescent Hgts), West Hollywood.
+ Fuddruckers, 340 3rd Av, Chula Vista (San Diego area); home of SDBS “Bluegrass Night,” 3rd Tue, every month, 6:30 pm; www.socalbluegrass.org.
+ “Full Moon Saturdays” house concert series in Pasadena. Reservations get directions at fullmoonSats@yahoo.com.
+ Fullerton Museum Plaza, 301 N Pomona Av, Fullerton.
+ G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-452-2842.
+ The Galaxy Theatre, 3503 S Harbor Bl, Santa Ana; 714-957-0600.
+ Gallery Theatre, in Barnsdall Art Park (near Hollywood-Vermont intersection), Hollywood.
+ Galli’s, 6620 Carnelian St, Rancho Cucamonga 91701; www.gallis.net.
+ Garden Grove United Methodist Church concert series, 12741 Main St, Garden Grove; 714-534-1070.
+ Gardenia Room / Restaurant & Lounge, 7066 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90038; reservations, 323-467-7444; www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.html.
+ Garfield Park, 1000 Park Av, South Pasadena 91030; 626-403-7382. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Gateway Church, 29646 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills; home of 3rd Thu, every month “Agoura Bluegrass Jam” in the Kid's Ministry Building, 7 pm.
+ Gelencser House Concert series, in Claremont; www.gelencserhouseconcerts.com.
+ Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640.
+ The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $10.
+ The Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $10.
+ Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Citywalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608; 818-622-4440; www.citywalkhollywood.com; formerly Universal Amph.
+ The Gig, 7302 Melrose Ave (4 blocks W of La Brea), Hollywood; 323-936-4440.
+ Giovanni's, 21801 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills (just E of Topanga exit off the 101 fwy).
+ The Glass House Concert Hall, 200 W 2nd St, Pomona 91766; www.theglasshouse.us.
+ The Glendon Bar & Kitchen, 1071 S Glendon Av, Westwood 90024.
+ “Glendora Summer Concerts in the Park” series, in the Band Shell in Finkbiner Park’s “Oak Grove” area, Glendora. Some summer Sundays at 6 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Note, no dogs allowed in the park. Free.
+ Globe Theatre in Topanga, 1909 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga, 90290.
+ Golden Sails Hotel's Crystal Ballroom, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach.
+ Goldfinger's, 6423 Yucca St, Hollywood; 323-962-2913.
+ The Good Hurt, 12249 Venice Bl (near Centinela; look for the red cross), West LA; 310-390-1076.
+ Good Microbrew & Grill, 3725 W Sunset Bl, Silverlake; 323-660-3645.
+ Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
+ The Granada, 17 S First St, Alhambra; 626-227-2572; www.letsdancela.com.
+ Granada Hills Library, 10640 Petit Av, Granada Hills 91344.
+ The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
+ Grand Central Art Center, operated by the California State University Fullerton art department, 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana 92701. $5 fee for parking structure (enter on 3rd St).
+ “Grand Ole Echo” summer Sunday Americana series, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; venue, 213-413-8200 or www.attheecho.com; series,
+ Grand Performances, California Plaza Fountain Court, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org.
+ Grant R. Bramhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; info, www.BodieHouse.com. Thousand Oaks Library Music Series.
+ Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
+ Greenhouse Café, 652 Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks.
+ The Grove L.A., 189 The Grove Dr, L.A. 90036; 888-315-8883, www.thegrovela.com.
+ The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Av, Anaheim; 714-712-2700; www.thegroveofanaheim.com.
+ Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA 91303; 818-884-5905; www.guitarmerchant.com.
+ Gypsy Den, Grand Central Café, 125 N Broadway in the Artists Village, Santa Ana; 714-835-8840.
+ Gypsy Den, 2930 Bristol St in the LAB anti-mall, Costa Mesa; 714-549-7012.
+ Hallenbeck’s is now: Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916.
+ Hamilton’s Steak House, 1211 E Garvey St, Covina; www.hamiltonssteakhouse.net; 626-859-4544.
+ Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center, Angeles Crest Hwy & Mt. Wilson Rd, 15 miles above La Cañada 91011. Info, contact Kat, 310-455-1588; 626-449- 8975; katcalls@aol.com.
+ Hart Park, aka William S. Hart Park and Museum, 24151 Newhall Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321.
+ Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
+ Havana House, 133 W Main St, Alhambra; 626-576-0547.
+ Havana House, 7020 Greenleaf Av, Whittier; 562-698-2245.
+ Health Tree Coffee Lounge & Café, 2797 W Ave L, Lancaster 93536; 661-478-9039.
+ Henri's Restaurant / Bar, 21601 Sherman Way, Canoga Park.
+ Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Bl between Argyle & Gower, Hollywood; 323-464-0808.
+ Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Dr, Santa Fe Springs 90670; 562-946-6476. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St, L.A. 90031; 323-225-2700. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Heritage Wine Company, 155 N Raymond, Pasadena; reservations, 626-844-9333; www.heritagewinecompany.com.
+ Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach.
+ Hermosa Comedy & Magic Club, 1014 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach; tix & info: 310-372-1193.
+ Hermosa Saloon, 211 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-374-9060.
+ The Hi-Brow, 547 E Foothill Bl, Claremont; 909-626-9340.
+ The Hideaway, 2122 N Kagel Canyon, Kagel Canyon (Sylmar); 818-890-1225.
+ High Desert Center for the Arts, 15615 Eighth Av (between D & C Sts), Victorville 92393; 760-243-7493.
+ Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran Church, 73 N Hill St, Pasadena 91106.
+ Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700.
+ The Historic Rock Inn, 17539 W Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes; 661-724-1855; www.historicrockinn.com.
+ Historical Marker 157, 3110 N Broadway, downtown Los Angeles.
+ Hollywood & Highland Complex, 1755 N Highland, Hollywood 90028; www.hollywoodandhighland.com. Ride the Metro Red Line light rail and save expensive parking.
+ Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com.
+ Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-962-7600;
+ Hollywood Park Casino, 3883 W Century Bl, Inglewood; 310-330-2800.
+ Hollywood Park Race Track, 1050 S Prairie Av, Inglewood; 310-419-1500.
+ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill, 6122 W Sunset Bl (at Gower, in “Gower Gulch”), Hollywood 90028; 323-466-9917.
+ Home Brew Coffee Co, Bonita Av at Arrow Hwy (just off the 57 Fwy), San Dimas.
+ Home Restaurant, 2500 Riverside Dr, L.A. 90039.
+ Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry; 91745; www.homesteadmuseum.org.
+ Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Av, Anaheim 92806; www.hondacenter.com; tix 714-704-2500. Parking is $15-$40.
+ The Hop Puente Hills, 17647 Gale Av, City Of Industry; 626-810-8467.
+ Hot Wired Cafe, 11651 Riverside Dr, Valley Village; 818-753-9929.
+ Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
+ Hotel Laguna Rose Garden, 425 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; 949-715-9713. (Home of “Jazz Wednesdays,” part of the “Laguna Beach Live” summer concert series.)
+ House of Blues, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583; www.hob.com.
+ House of Blues, 1055 5th Av, San Diego 92101; 619-299-BLUE; www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego.
+ House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100; www.hob.com.
+ House of Brews coffeehouse, 231 N Maclay Av, San Fernando.
+ Hudson Theatre (Comedy Central Stage), 6539 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; reserv 323-960-5519.
+ CLOSED: Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027; www.hyperiontavern.com; 323-665-1941. (Thursday music series – weekly & monthly – have their own web page, www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic.)
+ Idyllwild Community Center, 26150 Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549.
+ Idyllwild Tea Company, Oakwood Village, 54425 North Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-9809; www.idyllwildteacompany.com.
+ Improv, 8162 Melrose Av, Hollywood.
+ Indigo, 7463 Melrose Av, Hollywood; 323-852-9800.
+ Infusion Gallery, 719 S Spring St, downtown L.A. 90014; 213-683-8827; www.infusiongallery.com.
+ Inglewood Celebrates the Arts Festival, 101 N Market St, Inglewood 90301; 310-412-5396. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ The Irish Times, 3267 Motor Av. L.A. (Palms) 90034; 310-559-9648.
+ Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com.
+ Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine; 949-854-4646; www.thebarclay.org.
+ Island Bazaar, Huntington Beach; www.ukuleleparadise.com.
+ It’s a Grind in Castaic, just off the Hasley Canyon exit from I-5, in Castaic.
+ It's A Grind Coffee, 17401 Bastanchury Rd, Yorba Linda 92886; 714-528-7777; www.itsagrind.com.
+ It's A Grind Coffee, 5125 Candlewood St (at Clark), Lakewood 90712; 562-925-1050; www.itsagrind.com.
+ It's a Grind Coffee House, 602 Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica 90401; www.itsagrind.com.
+ J Tapas Room, 204 E Main St, Ventura.
+ Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters, 260 N Allen Av, Pasadena 91106.
+ Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street, Downtown LA 90012 ; 213-625-0414; www.janm.org.
+ Jaqu's, 16334 Beach Bl, Huntington Beach, 92683; www.jaqus.com.
+ Java Joe’s, 2950 Johnson Dr #125 (by the Century 16 Theater right off the 101), Ventura 93003; 805-824-6334.
+ Java Joe’s, 4973 Yorba Ranch Rd, Yorba Linda 92887; 714-970-7988.
+ Jax, 339 N Brand Bl, Glendale; 818-500-1604.
+ Jazz Wisdom, in the Valley Improvement Center, 10667 White Oak Av, Granada Hills 91344; info, valleylifeimprovement@verizon.net.
+ Jeff Gold’s West Valley Music, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills (1/2 blk W of Valley Circle Bl, 3 miles N of 101 Fwy); 818-992-4142.
+ Jensen's Guitar Store, 2905 Dela Vina, Santa Barbara 93105; 805-687-4027. Concert reservations & info, 805-563-3200 or jensenguitar@gmail.com.
+ Joe’s Great American Bar and Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805; www.rootsatjoes.com - www.myspace.com/rootsatjoes - www.danceatjoes.com.
+ Johnny Reb's Southern Roadhouse, 16639 Bellflower Bl, Bellflower.
+ The Joint, 8771 W Pico Bl (at Robertson), West LA; 310-275-2619.
+ John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD (323-461-3673); www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders available for some shows at 310-652-3797. [Aka Ford Amphitheatre.] Come early and bring your picnic at tables & chair in the “leafy entryway” by the waterfalls (you can bring your own wine or other beverage, and grounds open 2 hours before show time for picnicking). Food & drink are available on-site, though they always run out of hot cocoa when it’s chilly.
+ Johnny Foxx's, 3387 Motor (E of Overland), West LA; 310-559-4725.
+ Joni's Coffee Roasting Café, 552 Washington Bl (W of Lincoln), Marina del Rey; 310-305-7147; www.joniscoffee.com.
+ Joxer Daly's, 11168 Washington Bl, Culver City; 310-838-3745.
+ Key Club, 9039 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-786-1712.
+ Khoury's Restaurant, 110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach 90803; 562-598-6800; www.khourys.net.
+ Killian's Pub & Grill, 3944 Sepulveda Bl, Torrance; 310-373-1218.
+ King King, 6555 Hollywood Bl (at Whitley), Hollywood; www.kingkinghollywood.com; 323-960-9234.
+ King Neptune's, 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach; 562-592-4878.
+ Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Bl, Culver City
+ Knights of Columbus Hall, 130 West Pomona Ave (at Myrtle), 1 blk S of 210 Fwy, Monrovia. Zydeco dance: 626-484-1823.
+ Kodak Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Bl (Hollywood & Highland Center), Hollywood; 323-308-6300; parking info 323-468-0720; www.kodaktheater.com. Ride the Red Line subway to Hollywood & Highland Station and avoid expensive parking.
+ Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
+ L'Ermitage, 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills 90210; 310-860-8582.
+ L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia; home of Saturday evening (7:30 pm) concerts by California Philharmonic Orchestra, info & tix, 626-300-8200; www.calphil.org.
+ L.A. County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
+ L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-857-6014. Museum concert series, www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; 323 857-6115; plus an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) “Friday Night Jazz” series in the L.A. Times Central Court at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; 323 857-6115.
+ LACMA (L.A. County Museum of Art), 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-857-6014. Museum concert series indoors or in the L.A. Times Central Court, 323 857-6115; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; plus an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ LACMA (L.A. County Museum of Art), “Friday Night Jazz” series in the L.A. Times Central Court at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; 323 857-6115.
+ L.A. Memorial Coliseum, 3939 S Figueroa St, L.A.; www.lacoliseumlive.com; 213-747-7111.
+ L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. Includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, REDCAT.
+ L.A. Sports Arena, 3939 S Figueroa St, L.A. 90037.
+ La Grotta di Capri, 1770 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena; 626-796-7652.
+ La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Bl, La Mirada; tix 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310; www.lamiradatheatre.com.
+ La Palapa, 4020 Olympic Plaza, Belmont Shore; www.lapalapadelmar.com; 800-958-7729.
+ La Puente Park, 501 N Glendora Av, La Puente 91744; 626-855-1539. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; www.sawdustartfestival.org. (aka Sawdust Art Festival.)
+ “Laguna Beach Live” summer concert series in Hotel Laguna Rose Garden, 425 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; 949-715-9713. (Home of “Jazz Wednesdays,” part of the summer series.)
+ The Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake (between Big Bear & Lake Arrowhead).
+ Lakes and Valleys Art Guild and Art Center, 43751 Lake Hughes Rd (W of Palmdale, or thru the mtns from Castaic off I-5), Lake Hughes 93532; 661-724-1312; www.lakesandvalleysartguild.com.
+ The Lakewood HOP, 5201 Clark Av, Lakewood 90721.
+ Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster; 661-723-5950; www.lpac.org.
+ Largo, 432 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-852-1073.
+ Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, L.A. 90048; http://largo-la.com; 310-855-0350.
+ Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90046; 323-656-1336; www.laughfactory.com.
+ Lava Lounge, 1533 N La Brea Av, Hollywood; 323-876-6612.
+ Learning Garden, at Venice High School, 13000 Venice Bl, Venice 90066; 310-722-3656; learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com.
+ The Left Coast Wine Bar & Gallery, 117 E Harvard, Glendale 91205; 818-507-7011; www.leftcoastwinebar.com.
+ Leimert Park Village, corner of 43rd and Degnan Bl, Leimert Park; 213-952-4665. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Lestat's, 3343 Adams Av, Normal Heights (San Diego); 619-282-0437 www.lestats.com.
+ Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - L.A., in MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at S Park View), downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. (AKA MacArthur Park Band Shell, and home to other events not in Levitt series listings.)
+ “Levitt Pavilion L.A. Concerts in the Park” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - L.A., in MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at S Park View), downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. Series runs mid-to-late-summer, several themed nights each week, and includes an “American Music Series,” a children’s series, and a world music series. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Red Line subway to MacArthur Park Station, and walk, to avoid dealing with scarce (often distant) parking. Nice outdoor venue. Free show.
+ Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station.
+ “Levitt Pavilion Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Series runs early-to-mid-summer, several themed nights each week, and includes an “American Music Series,” a children’s series, and a world music series. Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free show.
+ Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga 91739; 877-858-8422; www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
+ Libbey Bowl at Libbey Park, Signal St & Ojai Av, Ojai. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com.
+ The Lighthouse, 30 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-376-9833.
+ Liquid Kitty, 11780 W Pico Bl (btwn Barrington & Bundy), West L.A.; 310-473-3707.
+ Liquid Zoo, 7214 Sepulveda Bl, Van Nuys; 818-997-3818.
+ Little Apple Annie's Restaurant, 16843 170th St East (at Ave P), Lake Los Angeles.
+ Little John's Tavern, 9370 Telegraph Rd (just W of 605 Fwy), Downey; 562-862-6996.
+ Little Old Bookshop, 6708 Greenleaf Av, “uptown” Whittier 90601; 562-698-1934; www.littleoldbookshop.com.
+ Little Pedro's Blue Bongo Bar, 901 E 1st St, downtown L.A.; 213-687-3766.
+ Little Red Rooster, 1505 Washington Bl, Montbello; 323-722-1582.
+ Little Temple Bar, 4519 Santa Monica Bl (at Virgil), Silverlake;, formerly the Garage.
+ “Live at the Lounge” at the Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Av (10th St & Pier Av) Hermosa Beach 90254; www.liveatthelounge.com.
+ Live Oak Camp, on Hwy 154, in the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma and Goleta; 805-781-3030.
+ Living Tradition music series, Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reservations 949-646-1964 or steve@psitech.com.
+ Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Local Hero Bookstore, 254 E Ojai Av, Ojai. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ London West Hollywood (formerly Bel Age), 1020 N San Vincente Bl, West Hollywood 90069.
+ The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country 91351; 661-252-2597.
+ The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country 91351; SCV Blues Society Jam venue; www.myspace.com/santaclaritavalleybluessociety - www.scvblues.org.
+ Lone Pine Film Festival; Beverly & Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film History, 701 S Main St, Lone Pine 93545; 760-876-9909; www.lonepinefilmfestival.org.
+ Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach 90803; 562-439-2119; www.lbma.org.
+ Long Beach Performing Arts Center's Terrace Theatre, 300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach; 562-436-3661; www.longbeachcc.com.
+ Long Beach Promenade / Long Beach Downtown Promenade, pedestrian street between Pine & Long Beach Bl, from Ocean to Third St, Long Beach; 562-570-3821. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Lord of the Strings Concert Series at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point; 949-842-2227; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. (One of three venues used by the series.)
+ Lord of the Strings Concert Series at the Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. (One of three venues used by the series.)
+ Lord Of The Strings Concert Series at the Norman P. Murray Center, Sycamore Room, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo 92692; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com; 949-842-2227. (One of three venues used by the series.)
+ Los Angeles County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs most of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
+ Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-857-6014. Museum concert series, plus an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Los Angeles State Park, 1245 N Spring St, L.A. 90012; 323-257-5891. Includes Olvera Street Gazebo and another stage. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (betw Spring & Main, down the gated alley), in the Old Bank District, downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com.
+ Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; home to Valley Cultural Center summer series and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue; partial info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358.
+ Lucille's Smokehouse & BBQ, Long Beach Town Center (at Carson St & 605 Fwy), Long Beach; 562-938-7427.
+ Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State Univ. L.A., 5151 State University Dr, L.A.; 323-343-6611.
+ Lucy's 51, 10149 Riverside Dr, (at Forman, just E of Cahuenga), Toulca Lake.
+ Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Bl (1 blk E of Fulton), Studio City; 818-986-2233.
+ Luna Playhouse, 3706 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; www.metamorphosistheatrecompany.org/tickets/mtcevents.
+ Lupita’s Bar and Grill, 1642 W Temple St, L.A. (home of the “Old Time Jam,” first Thu, every month, 8 pm).
+ M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036.
+ MacArthur Park Band Shell, aka Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - L.A., in MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. Venue is home to other events not in Levitt series listings.
+ Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park; www.madridtheatre.org; 818-347-9938.
+ Maeve’s Residuals, 11042 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-761-8301; www.residualsbar.com; venue is 21+.
+ Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia 91355.
+ Mahe Restaurant & Bar, 1400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach; 562-431-3022.
+ The Main Event, 10617 Garvey Av, El Monte; 626-442-1017.
+ Malibu Inn, 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-456-6060.
+ Malibu Library, 23519 W Civic Center Way, Malibu 90265.
+ Malibu Winery, 32111 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu.
+ Mama Juana's, 3707 Cahuenga Bl, Studio City; 818-505-8636.
+ Mardi Gras, 10151 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake; reservations: 818-761-4243.
+ The Marine Room, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach 92651.
+ Mario's Music, 2039 W Ave K, Lancaster; 661-940-8307.
+ Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara Jr High School, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Mark Taper Forum, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, REDCAT.)
+ Marsee Theatre, El Camino College Center For The Arts, 16007 Crenshaw Bl, Torrance; 310-660-3748; www.elcamino.cc.ca.us.
+ Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Av, Huntington Beach; 714-840-2129.
+ Masquer's Cabaret, 8334 3rd St, West Hollywood; 323-653-4848.
+ Matilija Auditorium, Matilija Jr High School, 703 El Paseo Rd, Ojai. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Matt Denny’s Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
+ Maui Sugar Mill, 18339 Ventura Bl, Tarzana (just E of Reseda Bl).
+ Maurizio's, 135 N Maryland Av, Glendale; 818-651-2030.
+ Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, L.A. 90014; dinner reserv 213-488-9488; info, www.ClubCicada.com.
+ Maxwell's at the Argyle Hotel, 8358 Sunset Bl, LA; 213-361-6186.
+ McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Concert Office inquiries: mccabesconcerts@gmail.com; Kids' Concerts inquiries, mpalma2@ca.rr.com.
+ McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga 91042; 818-352-5285.
+ McGs Irish Pub & Grill, 21356 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.mcgspubandgrill.com; 818-734-7056. Home of “Valley Irish Session” on second & fourth Wednesdays.
+ McMurphy's, 72 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-666-1445.
+ McVicker Park, “Music with a View” series, 29355 Grand Av, (at McVicker Canyon Rd), Lake Elsinore; www.musicwithaview.com.
+ M'Dear's, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; 323-759-2020; www.mdears.com.
+ Me 'n' Ed's Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
+ Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl (at Westchester Pkwy), L.A. 90045; 310-670-1994.
+ Memorial Park Band Shell Pasadena, AKA “Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena,” in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Home to “Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series which is NOT listed on Levitt series website (check Pasadena Senior Center for info on the all-ages shows that are not in Levitt series). Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
+ Memorial Park Band Shell Sierra Madre, 222 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024; 626-355-5278. Municipal concert and library-sponsored concert series, plus an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue. Different show, 6-8 pm, every Sun, early Jul to late Aug. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Free.
+ Memorial Greek Theatre (NOT “The Greek Theatre”); on Santa Monica HS Campus, Santa Monica 90401
+ The Merc, aka The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 951-491-9053; www.LiveattheMerc.com. Tix at www.temeculatheater.org.
+ Metaphor Café, 258 E Second, Escondido; www.myspace.com/themetaphorcafe. Info, 760-747-1882.
+ Metro Pointe (primarily a jazz venue).
+ Michael's Bar & Grill, 2825 W Olive (x-from NBC Studios), Burbank; 818-842-3700.
+ Michael's Pub, 11056 Oxnard St, North Hollywood.
+ Mid-Valley Regional Library, 16244 Nordhoff Av, North Hills 91343.
+ Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-458-8634; www.fireside.milesplayhouse.org. Hosts “Fireside at the Miles” music series.
+ Mill Creek Cattle Co. Smokehouse & Saloon, 1874 Mentone Bl, Mentone (San Bernardino County); 909-389-0706. Venue is 21+, with a full bar, and is known for its BBQ.
+ The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com.
+ Mission Theatre Playhouse, 200 N Main Av, Fallbrook 92028; www.missiontheater.org; 760-731-2278. “Fallbrook Americana Series” venue.
+ Miyagi's, 8225 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90046; 323-650-3524.
+ Mo's Music, 21 Harbor Bl, Orange.
+ Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 1800 Yates Rd, Victorville 92392.
+ Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; www.mollymalonesla.com; 323-935-1577.
+ Monrovia Knights Of Columbus Hall, 130 West Pomona Av (at Myrtle), Monrovia 91016; (1 blk S of 210 Fwy). Info, 626-484-1823 or 626-358-1718.
+ Monrovia Library Park, 321 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016. Home of “Monrovia Summer Concerts in the Park” series; different show, 6:30-8 pm, most summer Sundays. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Free.
+ Montage Resort, 30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; 949-715-6000.
+ Monte Vista Unitarian Universalist Church, 9185 Monte Vista Av, Montclair; 909-626-0520.
+ Mother's Tavern, 16701 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach.
+ Mountain Music, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994; info, cellored@gmail.com.
+ Mozambique, 1740 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; 949-715-7777.
+ Mr. Cecil's California Ribs, 13625 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-905-8400.
+ Mr. T's Bowl, 5621 1/2 N Figueroa (at 57th Av), Highland Park; 323-960-5693.
+ Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org.
+ Muldoon’s, 202 Newport Ctr Dr, Newport Beach; 949-640-4110.
+ Museum of Jurassic Technology, 9341 Venice Bl, Culver City 90232; www.mjt.org; reservations: 310-836-6131.
+ Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A.; 323-667-2000. aka the Autry.
+ Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008; 760-438-5996; a division of the NAMM Foundation, www.namm.org.
+ Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Bl (betw Argyle & Gower), Hollywood; 323-464-0808.
+ Music Club Shadow, at Versai, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471; 323-864-5184. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue offers full dinner menu, lighter fare, and full bar. All shows at 9 pm, $10 cover.
+ “Music with a View” series at McVicker Park, 29355 Grand Av, (at McVicker Canyon Rd), Lake Elsinore; www.musicwithaview.com.
+ Musicians Institute, 1655 N McCadden Pl, Hollywood 90028.
+ Nadine’s Irish Mist, 16655 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach; www.nadinesirishmist.com.
+ Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Bl, Pasadena.
+ New Orleans Cajun & Creole, 140 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-8970.
+ New Orleans Vieux Carre Restaurant, 4317 Degnan Bl, L.A.
+ Nobel House Concert series, in Van Nuys; www.jrp-graphics.com/noblehouse; 818-780-5979.
+ Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; info 213-763-6030; tix 213-763-6020; www.nokiatheatrelalive.com.
+ Norma Coombs Auditorium, 2600 Paloma St, Pasadena.
+ Norman P. Murray Center, Sycamore Room, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo 92692. (One of three venues used by the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series; 949-842-2227; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.)
+ North Star Coffee, 916 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-965-5593; www.northstarcoffee.com.
+ Norwalk / City of Norwalk, 12700 Norwalk Bl, Norwalk 90650; 562-929-5755. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Oak Grove Pavilion (outdoors), 220 W Lomita, Ojai. Info, www.ptgo.org; advance tix, 805-646-8907.
+ O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica; www.obriensonmain.com; 310-396-4725.
+ Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629; 949-496-2274, events, x412; www.ocean-institute.org.
+ Off Campus Pub, 2736 E Nutwood, Fullerton; 714-879-8094.
+ The Office, 2412 N Broadway, Lincoln Heights; 323-221-5897.
+ The Office, by the Airport in Burbank, 3516 W Victory Bl (at Hollywood Way), Burbank; www.theofficeburbank.com
+ Oceanview Bistro, 3826 Ocean View Bl, Montrose 91020; 818-248-2722.
+ Oceanview Pavilion, at the Dorill B. Wright Cultural Center, 575 E Surfside Dr, Port Hueneme. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Oh Happy Days Natural Food Store, 2283 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-797-0383; www.geocities.com/ohdonline.
+ Ojai Arts Center, 113 S Montgomery St, Ojai. (“Performances to Grow On” venue.)
+ Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-665-9952; www.ojaiconcertseries.com.
+ Old Tony's On the Pier, 210 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach; 310-374-1442.
+ Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo; reservations: 310-322-2592. Venue, www.otmh.org.
+ Old Towne Pub, 66 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-577-6583.
+ Olde Town Café, 10024 Commerce Av, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-2700.
+ Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 93003; show info, www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs/cultural_services_events or 805-658-4726.
+ Olvera Street Gazebo, Los Angeles State Park, 1245 N Spring St, L.A. 90012; 323-257-5891. Includes gazebo and another stage. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ O’Malley’s on Main, 140 Main St, Seal Beach 90740; 562-430-0631; www.omalleyssealbeach.com. Jim McDonough of the “Irish News” says, “best pub in the South Bay… a multi-year winner of the ‘Guinness Perfect Pint Award.’ The food selection is above the fold, the fish and chips are fantastic. Rated Five Shamrocks on PubGuide.com. Prices are moderate.”
+ Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708; 714-965-1125. (Bluegrass jams & open mics.)
+ Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa.
+ Orange County Market Place at the O.C. Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa; www.ocmarketplace.com; 949-723-6660. (Weekend outdoor music series.)
+ Orange County Performing Arts Center, Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 949-553-2422; www.ocpac.org.
+ Orange County Performing Arts Center, Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
+ Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
+ Origami Music, 1816 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.origamiorigami.com; 213-618-2166.
+ The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, L.A.; 213-749-5171.
+ O’Sullivans, 640 Grand Av, Carlsbad; www.osullivanscarlsbad.com.
+ OUTDOOR SUMMER SERIES – the occasional music venues are grouped under the heading of “Concerts in the Park,” and that follows the alphabetic catalogue of venues.
+ Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; 877-340-9378 or 661-255-7087.
+ Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard 93030; www.oxnardpacc.com. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Oyster House Saloon, 12446 Moorpark St, Studio City 91604; 818-761-8686; www.oysterhousesaloon.com.
+ Pacific Arts Center, 10469 Santa Monica Bl, West L.A.; www.pacificartscenter.com.
+ Pacoima Library, 13605 Van Nuys Bl, Pacoima 91331.
+ Painted Sky Studio, in Del Mar; 805- 927-0500. (San Diego area.)
+ Painted Sky Studio, 4111 Bridge St, Cambria 93428; 805- 927-0500; www.paintedskystudios.com. (N Santa Barbara County.)
+ The Palms Bar, 8572 Santa Monica Bl, L.A.
+ Palomar Restaurant, 20305 Yorba Linda Bl (at & Village Center Dr), Yorba Linda 92886; 714-777-1555.
+ Pamela Park, 2236 Goodall Av, Duarte 91010; 626-357-1619.
+ Pantages Theater, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.broadwayla.org; info hotline 323-468-1770; tix 800-982-ARTS.
+ Pappy & Harriet's, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown; 760-365-5956; www.pappyandharriets.com.
+ Paradise Store, 1 Paradise Rd, Santa Barbara; 805-967-3254.
+ Paramount Ranch, Cornell Rd (Hwy 52) & Paramount Ranch Rd, Agoura; near Agoura Hills in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area.
+ The Park Bar and Grill, 2007 W Burbank Bl, Burbank 91506.
+ “Parlor Performances” series at Steinway Hall, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door W of Bundy under Fields Pianos, level P2); free parking; reserv, Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com or 310-476-6735.
+ “Parlor Performances” series at Cornerstone Music Conservatory, above Fields Pianos, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door W of Bundy); free parking; reserv, Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com or 310-476-6735.
+ The Parlour, 7702 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood; 323-650-7968.
+ Pasadena Central Library, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; 626-744-4066; www.cityofpasadena.net/library/events. Library has a beautiful theater-like auditorium and an outdoor courtyard and both can be performance venues.
+ Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena; www.thepasadenacivic.com; tix 626-449-7360.
+ “Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; this series DOES NOT appear in Levitt’s summer concert listings, as it is sponsored by Pasadena Senior Center (all ages welcome; www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org). It runs through the summer, about twice a month. Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free show.
+ Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena.
+ Pasadena Jazz Institute, upper terrace at Paseo Colorado, 260 E Colorado Bl, Suite 206, Pasadena 91107; 626-398-3344; www.pasjazz.org.
+ Pasadena Masonic Temple, 200 S Euclid Av, Pasadena.
+ Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Av, Pasadena; www.pasadenaplayhouse.org; tix 626-356-7529.
+ Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 91103.
+ Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral, 150 N Madison Av, Pasadena.
+ Pat’s Topanga Grill, 1861 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-0533.
+ Patrick's Roadhouse, Pacific Coast Hwy (at Entrada), Santa Monica; 310-459-4544.
+ Peck Park, 560 N Western Av, San Pedro 90732.
+ Performing Art Pavilion, in Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City; 626-285-2171. Home of “Temple City Summer Concerts in the Park” series, outdoors; different show, 7-9 pm, every Wed, late Jun to early Sep. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food, snacks, beverages available. Free show.
+ Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, downtown L.A. 90013; www.laparks.org.
+ “Pershing Square Concert Series” at Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St / or, W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, L.A.; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970. Summer series, and winter ice rink concert series; weekday lunchtime concerts, noon-2 pm Tue & Thu, plus a Fri kids series 1-3 pm, and evening and weekend concerts. Ride the Red Line subway to the Pershing Square Station and avoid expensive downtown L.A. parking. Grab a take-out lunch across the street or at nearby Grand Central Market, and enjoy table seating beneath shade umbrellas, or bring a lawn chair or blanket. Lunchtime series is always free; some evening concerts charge admission.
+ Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819.
+ Piano Bar, 6429 Selma Av. L.A. 90028; 323-466-2750.
+ The Pig 'n’ Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com; 323-463-0000.
+ The Pike Bar & Grill, 1836 E 4th St (at Hermosa, 1 block W of Cherry), Long Beach 90802; 562-437-4453; www.myspace.com/thepike.
+ Pirate's Grub & Grog, 450 S Victoria Av, Oxnard 93035; 805-984-0046.
+ The Pitcherhouse, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach; 310-374-0626.
+ Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (formerly the Performing Arts Center) at Cal State Northridge, Nordhoff St and Zelzah Ave, Northridge; www.ArtsNorthridge.csun.com.
+ Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90046; 323-848-6883. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Point Fermin Park Band Shell, corner of Gaffey St & Shepard St, San Pedro.
+ Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway; 858-668-4797; www.powayarts.org.
+ The Press, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont; 909-625-4808.
+ Prince of Whales, 335 Culver Bl, Playa Del Rey; 310-823-9826.
+ “Project Accidental” Chamber Series, Eagle Rock Center For the Arts, 2225 Colorado Bl, Eagle Rock 90041.
+ Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos, 2780 Cabot Dr, Corona 92883; www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com.
+ Quakes Stadium, 8408 Rochester Av, Rancho Cucamonga 91730.
+ Que Sera, 1923 E 7th St, Long Beach; 562-599-6170.
+ Que's Riverbottom, 4201 W Olive (at Pass, x-from Warner Bros Studios), Burbank; 818-846-2604.
+ The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen’s Hwy, Long Beach 90802; 800-437-2934.
+ Ragin’ Cajun on the Hermosa Pier, has really wonderful food. More at www.ragincajunonwheels.com
+ Rainbow Bar & Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232.
+ Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802.
+ The Ramona, 626 Main St, Ramona 92065; www.ramonamainstage.com.
+ Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av (at Nordhoff), Northridge 91324; info & tix, 818-998-1669 or 818-998-0326; Visa / MC accepted; www.mcmafn.org; www.elisabethwaldomusic.com.
+ Rancho La Patera & the Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117; www.stowhouse.com. Home of annual “Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers' Convention.”
+ Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Av, Claremont 91711; www.rsabg.org.
+ “Red Barn Community Music Series” at South Bay Community Park, 2180 Palisades Av, Los Osos 93402; 805-528-4530. (Next to the skate park on Los Osos Valley Rd, at Palisades.)
+ Red Car Brewery & Restaurant, 1266 Sartori Av, Torrance; 310-782-0222; www.redcarbrewery.com.
+ REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown Los Angeles 90012; 213-237-2800; www.redcat.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, & REDCAT; more at www.musiccenter.org.)
+ Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St, in Smiley Park, off Brookside Av between Eureka & Grant, Redlands; www.redlandsbowl.org or www.redlandsbowl.com/programs.htm.
+ Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W 2nd St (between Broadway and Hill), downtown L.A. 90012; www.theredwoodbar.com.
+ The Redwood Room, 4533 Slauson, Maywood; 323-560-9533.
+ Remo Recreational Music Center, 7308 Coldwater Cyn (1 block N of Sherman Way), North Hollywood 91605; 818-982-0461.
+ Renee's Courtyard Café, 522 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90401; 310-451-9341.
+ Renaissance, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point; www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
+ Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N Highland (Hollywood & Highland Complex), Hollywood 90028; 323-856-1200.
+ Renaissance Theatre Plaza, corner of Main & Garfield, Alhambra; 626-282-5767.
+ Residuals, aka Maeve’s Residuals, 11042 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-761-8301; www.residualsbar.com; venue is 21+.
+ Rhino Records, 235 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-626-7774; www.rhinorecords.cc.
+ Rib Ranch Restaurant, 4923 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills.
+ Ricardo Montalban Theatre, 1615 Vine St, Hollywood 90028; 323-871-2420 or event line 323-465-4167; http://ricardomontalbantheatre.info.
+ Rick's, 132 Main St near 2nd St, Alhambra; 626-576-8519.
+ Ricky Gene's, 1831 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita; 310-534-9468.
+ Rico Coffee, 2320-A Foothill Bl, La Verne; 909-392-1999.
+ Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen; 909-797-1005; www.losriosrancho.com.
+ Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900.
+ R.J.'s Rib Joint, 252 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills; 310-274-7427.
+ (The Historic) Rock Inn, 17539 W Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes; 661-724-1855; www.historicrockinn.com.
+ Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; www.rockrosegallery.com.
+ “Ronnie Mack’s Barn Dance” first Mondays at Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl (between Cahuenga Bl & Pass Av), Burbank; 818-729-0905; venue info, www.danceatjoes.com/barndance; series info, www.myspace.com/421889964.
+ Room 5, 143 N La Brea Bl (2nd Floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A.; 323-938-2504; www.amalfiristorante.com.
+ Roosevelt Park, 7600 Graham Av, L.A. 90002; an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series venue; contact Charlotte Perkins, 323-586-7228.
+ Rose Bowl Events Lawn, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena; www.rosebowlstadium.com; 626-577-3101.
+ Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena; www.rosebowlstadium.com; 626-577-3101.
+ Rosewood Park, 5600 Harbor St, Commerce 90040; 323-722-4805. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Route 66 Roadhouse & Tavern, 1846 E Huntington Dr, Duarte; 626-357-4210.
+ Rowley Memorial Park, 13220 S Van Ness Av, Gardena 90249; 310-217-6175. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222.
+ Royal Theatre, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach 90802; www.queenmary.com.
+ Royce Hall – UCLA Live’s primary venue – 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
+ Rude Dog, 114 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-332-8922.
+ Rudolpho's, 2500 Riverside Dr, Silverlake; 323-969-4922.
+ Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park; info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179.
+ Rusty's Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica; www.rustyssurfranch.com; 310-393-7386 / 310-393-7437.
+ Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
+ Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse & Art Gallery, 399 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-514-0800.
+ Saddle Sore Saloon, 343 6th St #A, Norco; 951-272-1021.
+ Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas; 818-222-6062.
+ Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; www.saintrocke.com; 310-372-0035.
+ Salvation Theatre, 1519 Griffith Park Bl, Silverlake; 323-682-4060.
+ San Angelo Park, 245 S San Angelo Av, La Puente 91746; info, 626-968-2666. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series venue; info, 626-968-2666.
+ San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org.
+ San Fernando Recreation Park, 208 Park Av, San Fernando 91340; 818-361-7155. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel; info 626-308-2865; tix 626-308-2868.
+ San Juan Capistrano Multicultural Arts Series, San Juan Capistrano Public Library, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano; www.musicatthelibrary.com; 949-248-SHOW.
+ San Juan Capistrano Public Library, 26521 Calle Lorenzo, San Juan Capistrano; www.musicatthelibrary.com; 949-248-SHOW.
+ Sangria, 68 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-376-4412.
+ Santa Ana Zoo, Chestnut Av, Santa Ana; 714-835-7484; www.santaanazoo.org.
+ Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 626-574-7223. (Some events, enter off Baldwin Av).
+ Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara; 805-962-7411; www.sbbowl.com.
+ Santa Barbara County Fairgrounds, Santa Barbara 93458.
+ Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, including the Broad Stage Theatre, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.com; www.events.smc.edu.
+ “Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series” (26th Annual in 2010) on the Santa Monica Pier; info, www.twilightdance.org; 310-458-8901. Different show, 7-10 pm every Thu, late Jun to late Aug. Parking near the pier is limited - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for bus info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe and convenient parking for thousands of bikes. Santa Monica Pier is wheelchair accessible. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. If you want to avoid the crowd and hear but not see, you can sit on the beach under the pier. Free.
+ Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S Seventh St, Santa Paula 93060; 805-525-4645; www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.
+ Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304.
+ Santa Monica Farmers Market, 2640 Main St (at Ocean Park), Santa Monica 90405; www.smgov.net/farmers_market/sunday.htm. (Music performances in permanent Band Shell, every Sun, 10 am-1 pm.)
+ Santa Monica Pier, W off Ocean Av (at Colorado), 2 blks S of Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica. Home of several venues, including Rusty’s Surf Ranch, and the “Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series” (26th Annual in 2010); info, www.twilightdance.org; 310-458-8901 or 310-396-0799. “Twilight Dance” brings a different show, usually a concert, 7-10 pm every Thu, late Jun to late Aug. Costly nearby parking - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for bus info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe parking for thousands of bikes. Pier is wheelchair accessible. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. If you want to avoid the crowd and hear but not see, you can sit on the beach under the pier. “Twilight Dance Series” is free.
+ Sapphire Lounge, 119 W Main St, Alhambra; 626-281-1014.
+ Sawdust Festival, aka “Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival,” 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org.
+ The Scene, 806 E Colorado Bl, Glendale; 818-241-7029.
+ Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Seaport Marina Hotel, 6400 E Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach; 562-434-8451.
+ The Season Ticket, 5835 E Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley 93063; 805-520-1166.
+ Second Space Theatre, at Madison Music (Satellite) Campus of Santa Monica College, 1310 11th St (free parking entrance), Santa Monica; ; 310-434-3000; www.events.smc.edu. (Opened Fall 2007).
+ Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood 91601.
+ Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
+ Self-Help Graphics, 3802 Cesar Chavez Av, LA; 323-881-6444.
+ Senior Center in Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Rd, Whittier 90604.
+ Seven Grand, 515 W 7th St (2nd floor), downtown L.A. 90014; www.sevengrand.la.
+ 705 Club, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-372-9705.
+ Shamrock Social Club, 9026 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-271-9664.
+ Sherman Oaks Presbyterian Church concert series, 4445 Noble Av, Sherman Oaks; 818-788-3330; www.shermanoakspc.org.
+ Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach; 562-435-2668.
+ Shrine Auditorium, 665 W Jefferson Bl, L.A.; www.shrineauditorium.com; info 213-748-5116; tix 213-480-3232.
+ Sierra Madre Brewing Company, 21 Kersting Ct., Sierra Madre; 626-355-1140.
+ Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.com.
+ “Sierra Madre Summer Concerts in the Park” series, in the Memorial Park Band Shell, 222 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024; 626-355-5278. Different show, 6-8 pm, every Sun, early Jul to late Aug. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Free.
+ Silent Movie Theatre, 611 N Fairfax Av, Hollywood 90036; tix 323-655-2520; info, 323-655-2510; www.silentmovietheatre.com. (1/2 blk S of Melrose Av.)
+ The Silver Mug, 8921 E Valley Bl, Rosemead; 626-286-6338.
+ Silverlake Lounge, 2906 Sunset Bl (at Parkman), Silverlake; 323-663-9636.
+ Simply Sharon's, 27464 Jefferson Av, Temecula; 951-308-0016.
+ “Sings Like Hell” series at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com. Series info, www.singslikehell.com.
+ Sixteen-Fifty, aka Club 1650, 1650 Schrader Av, Hollywood; 323-871-1650.
+ Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org.
+ The Skybox, 3710 N Verdugo Rd. (at Honolulu), Montrose; 818-249-3674.
+ The Smell, S Main St, downtown L.A., in the alley between Spring & Main Sts; 213-625-4325; www.thesmell.org. Since 1998, all ages, no alcohol, run by volunteers, music that’s all over the map (including banjo); most nights, tix about $5.
+ Smith Park, 6016 Rosemead Bl, Pico Rivera 90660; 562-801-4300. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; 818-845-3731; www.smokehouse1946.com.
+ Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-506-4522; www.arts.pepperdine.edu.
+ SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; www.sohosb.com.
+ Songtree Concert series, at the Live Oak Universalist Unitarian Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; series info, www.songtree.org; 805-403-2639.
+ South Coast Plaza Jewel Court, 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa 92626; www.southcoastplaza.com.
+ South Pasadena Music Center, 1509 Mission St, South Pasadena; 626-403-2300; www.southpasadenamusic.com.
+ South Pasadena Public Library, Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St, South Pasadena.
+ Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
+ Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr, Mt Washington / Highland Park 90065; www.southwestmuseum.org; info, www.swmfuture.org or 323-221-2164, x 221.
+ Spaceland, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Silverlake; 213-833-2843. (Primarily rock, but a fair amount of acoustic renaissance.)
+ Spaghettini's, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach; 562-596-2199.
+ Spazio’s, 14755 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91403; 818-728-8400; www.spazio.la.
+ The Spot Cafe & Lounge, 4455 Overland Av, Culver City 90230; 310-559-8868.
+ Sportsmen's Lodge, 12825 Ventura Bl, Studio City; 818-769-4700.
+ St. Victor’s Parish Hall, 8634 Holloway Dr, West Hollywood.
+ Staples Center, 1111 S Figueroa St, L.A.; tix, www.staplescenter.com; 213-742-7340.
+ Starboard Attitude, on Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach; 310-379-5144.
+ Starlight House Concert series, in Van Nuys; www.starlightconcerts.com.
+ Steamers Jazz Club & Café, 138 W Commonwealth, Fullerton 92832; 714-871-8800; www.steamersjazz.com.
+ Steel Pit Sports Grill, 7279 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042; www.steelpit.com; 818-352-6020.
+ Steve Allen Theatre, 4773 Hollywood Bl (x-from Barnsdale Park), Hollywood; 323-666-4268; www.steveallentheater.com.
+ Stories Books & Café, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.storiesla.com; 213-413-3733.
+ Stow House (& Rancho La Patera), 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117; www.stowhouse.com. Home of annual “Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers' Convention.”
+ Strings Music, in-store concert series, at 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741.
+ Stronghold Speakeasy, 1625 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-399-7200. Venue is a jeans / apparel shop during the day and an evening 21+ music venue with two bars.
+ The Sugarmill Saloon, 18389 Ventura Bl, Tarzana. Venue has dance floor, full bar, catered food.
+ “SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES” - occasional music venues are grouped in our special section as “Concerts in the Park” outdoor summer series, following alphabetic listing of ALL venues.
+ Sunset Room, 1430 N Cahuenga (at Sunset), Hollywood; 323-463-0004.
+ Suzy's Bar & Grill, 1141 Aviation Bl (at Prospect), Hermosa Beach; 310-379-0082.
+ Swallow's Inn, 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-493-3188.
+ Sweet Daddy's Coffee Lounge, 222 N Glendora Av, Glendora; 626-852-0212.
+ Sweetwater Café, 33310 Agua Dulce Cyn Rd, Agua Dulce; www.sweetwatercafe.net.; 661-268-1213.
+ Vinoteque (formerly the Synergy Café), 4437 Sepulveda (at Braddock), Culver City; 310-482-3490; www.VinotequeLA.com.
+ Synergy Café Lounge, 4455 Overland Av, Culver City; 310-559-8868; www.synergycafelounge.com.
+ T. Boyle’s Tavern, 37 N Catalina Av, Pasadena; 626-578-0957; www.tboylestavern.com.
+ Taix 321 Lounge, 1911 W Sunset Bl (at Alvarado), Echo Park; 213-484-1265.
+ “Tales from the Tavern” series at the Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez; 805-686-4785; www.talesfromthetavern.com.
+ The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052.
+ Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, L.A.; 323-664-0228.
+ Tangier, 2138 Hillhurst Av, Los Feliz; 323-666-8666; www.tangierrestaurant.net.
+ Taste of Texas, 545 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-331-2824.
+ Taylor's Tavern, 26787 Barton Rd (at San Timoteo), Redlands 92375; 909-793-4314.
+ Temecula Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 951-491-9053; www.temeculatheater.org.
+ Tehachapi Art Center, 206 East F St, Tehachapi.
+ Tempest, 7323 Santa Monica Bl (btwn La Brea & Fairfax), West Hollywood (formerly the Acoustic Playhouse); 323-850-5115.
+ Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City; 626-285-2171. Home of “Temple City Summer Concerts in the Park” series, outdoors in the park’s Performing Art Pavilion; different show, 7-9 pm, every Wed, late Jun to early Sep. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food, snacks, beverages available. Free show.
+ “Temple City Summer Concerts in the Park” series, outdoors in the Performing Art Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City; 626-285-2171. Different show, 7-9 pm, every Wed, late Jun to early Sep. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food, snacks, beverages available. Free show.
+ Tesoro Adobe Park, 29350 Avenida Rancho Tesoro, Valencia.
+ Texas Loosey's Chili Parlour & Saloon, 22252 Palos Verdes Bl, Torrance; 310-540-9799.
+ Tex Mex Grill, 2256 Route 66 (at Amelia Av), Glendora 91740.
+ Theater on High Street, 45 E High St, Moorpark; 805-529-8700.
+ Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, 10361 Pico Bl, L.A. 90064; 310-286-0553; www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com.
+ Thelma’s Morning Café, 22876 Copper Hill Dr (at Seco), Santa Clarita; 661-263-8283. (Open AM & Tue-Sat evenings; on SW corner, in the center with CVS pharmacy.)
+ Think Café, 302 W 5th St, San Pedro; 310-519-3662.
+ Thomas Plaza, 2nd St & Thomas St, Pomona 91766; 909-469-1121. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787.
+ Thousand Oaks Library Music Series, at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com.
+ Throop Church, 300 S Los Robles Av, Pasadena.
+ Tia Chucha's Cafe Cultural, 12737 Glenoaks Bl #22, Sylmar; 818-362-7060.
+ Topanga Community House & Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
+ Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 90503; info, contact John Powers, 310-486-2547. L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Torrance Cultural Arts Center / James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 90503; 310-781 – 7171; www.tcac.torrnet.com.
+ Torrance Farmers Market, in Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Bl (between Sepulveda Bl & Carson St), Torrance 90501; www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/6620.htm; 9 am-noon.
+ Tower Records, 8801 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-657-7300.
+ Traditional Folk Music Jam at the Barbara J. Riley Center, 7810 Quill St, Downey 90242; 562-904-7226.
+ Traditional Music, 12441 Riverside Dr, North Hollywood; 818-760-1623.
+ Tribal Café, Echo Park;
+ Trinity Backstage Coffeehouse, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.trinitybackstage.com.
+ TriP, 2101 Lincoln Bl (betw Pico & Ocean Park Bl), Santa Monica 90405; 310-396-9010; www.myspace.com/hollowbodyla and www.tripsantamonica.com.
+ Tropico De Nopal, 1665 Beverly Bl, L.A.; 213-481-8112; www.tropicodenopal.com.
+ Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood; www.troubadour.com; 310-276-6168.
+ Tumbleweeds Restaurant & Saloon, 21094 Beach Bl (at Atlanta), Huntington Beach; 714-960-2776.
+ “Twilight Dance Series” on the Santa Monica Pier: see Santa Monica Pier venue listing.
+ Twin Palms, 101 W Green St, Pasadena; 626-57-PALMS.
+ 2J's Lounge, 120 W Houston St, Fullerton; 714-871-9665.
+ UC Irvine: Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine; 949-854-4646; www.thebarclay.org.
+ UCSB: Arlington Theater, on the campus at 1317 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-4408; www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
+ UCLA Downtown Labor Center, 675 S Park View St, L.A. 90057; 213-480-4155; www.labor.ucla.edu/downtown/index.html. [contact Andrea Arias, 213-480-4155 x206 or arias@irle.ucla.edu.]
+ UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
+ Under the Oaks Amphitheatre, Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. “Descanso Gardens Summer Concert / Concerts Under the Oaks” series runs periodically on weekend afternoons through the summer, on a beautiful little outdoor stage with nice sound and bench seating. Gardens admission includes concert.
+ Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark 93021; 805-529-3690; www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com.
+ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City; 818-622-4440; formerly Universal Amphitheatre.
+ Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114; www.universalbarandgrill.net.
+ The Unknown Theater, 1110 Seward St (3 blocks E of Highland, 50 ft N of Santa Monica Bl), Hollywood 90038; www.unknowntheater.com; free parking in fenced lot at the corner of Seward and Lexington.
+ Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica.
+ Valencia Country Club, 27330 N Tourney Rd, Valencia.
+ Valley Cultural Center summer series venue, Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358.
+ “Valley Cultural Center Summer Concert Series” at Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358. Different show, most Sunday evenings through the summer. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Always a kid-friendly carnival atmosphere before things become appropriate for hearing the show, with food, snacks, beverages available. Free show.
+ Valleydale Park, 5525 N Lark Ellen Av, Azusa 91702; 626-334-8020. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ Valley Improvement Center, 10667 White Oak Av, Granada Hills 91344; info, valleylifeimprovement@verizon.net.
+ The Varnish, 118 E Sixth St, downtown Los Angeles 90014; 213-622-9999; www.thevarnishbar.com.
+ Vault 350, 350 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-590-5566.
+ Velaslavasay Panorama, 1122 West 24th St, 90007; www.panoramaonview.org.
+ Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Bl, Glendale 91208; 818-548-3248. Municipal concerts and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
+ The Verity Room (behind Guitar Merchant), 7305 Topanga Bl, Canoga Park; 818-884-5905; www.myspace.com/theverityroom.
+ Veterans Park, 4117 Overland Av, Culver City 90230; home of Boulevard Music Summer Festival and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series venue; contact Ronnie Jayne, 310-836-7557 or festival info at www.boulevardmusic.com or 310-398-2583.
+ Venice Bistro, 323 Oceanfront Walk, Venice; 310-392-3997.
+ Ventura College Theater, Loma Vista and Day Rd, Ventura. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura 93001; 805-648-3376; www.venturacountyfair.org.
+ Ventura High School Auditorium, 2155 E. Main St, Ventura. (“Performances to Grow On” venue; www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
+ Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St, Ventura; 805-653-0721; www.venturatheater.net.
+ The Verity Room (behind Guitar Merchant), 7503 Topanga Bl, Canoga Park 91303; www.myspace.com/theverityroom.
+ Versai, aka Music Club Shadow at Versai, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471; 323-864-5184. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue offers full dinner menu, lighter fare, and full bar. All shows at 9 pm, $10 cover.
+ Veterans Hall, 125 East F Street, Tehachapi. "FIDDLE JAM" second Saturdays.
+ VFW Hall, 162nd & Western, Gardena; for info re zydeco dances: 310-324-6161.
+ VFW Post 1944, 16151 E Gale Av, City Of Industry 91745; 626-968-4782.
+ Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, includes the Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga 91739; 877-858-8422; www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
+ Viento y Agua, 4007 E 4th St (at Termino), Long Beach 90814; 562-434-1182; www.myspace.com/vientoyaguacoffeehouse.
+ Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.)
+ Vine, 1235 N Vine, Hollywood
+ Vinoteque (formerly the Synergy Café), 4437 Sepulveda (at Braddock), Culver City; 310-482-3490; www.VinotequeLA.com.
+ Vinoteca Wine Bar, 835 12th St, downtown Paso Robles, in The Heritage Square area.
+ Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-358-1881.
+ Vitello's (Upstairs at Vitello's), 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City 91604; reservations, 818-769-0905; www.vitellosrestaurant.com.
+ Viva Fresh Cantina (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.
+ Vroman’s Bookstore Courtyard, 695 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena; 626-449-5320; www.playhousedistrict.org for schedules.
+ Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, REDCAT.)
+ War Memorial Hall, 435 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena; info for Traditional Music & Dance Conservancy dances: 626-441-7333.
+ Warner Center Park, Lou Bredlow Pavilion, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; home to Valley Cultural Center summer series and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue; partial info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358.
+ Warner Grand Performance Space, historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
+ Water Canyon Café, 55844 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley.
+ Waterfront Concert Theater, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey; 310-448-8900; www.thewfr.com.
+ The Watermark (W20), 598 E Main St, Ventura 93001; 805-643-6800; www.watermarkonmain.com.
+ Weber’s Place, 19312 Vanowen St, Reseda 91335; 818-343-4345; www.laweekly.com/locations/webers-place-368162.
+ The Welcome Café, 1808 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-9270; www.myspace.com/welcomecafe.
+ West L.A. Band Shell, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); West L.A.
+ West L.A. Farmers Market, permanent band shell, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); West L.A.; www.westlafarmersmarket.com for info, directions, map to free parking.
+ West L.A. Music (West L.A.), 11345 Santa Monica Bl, L.A. 90025; 310-477-1945; www.westlamusic.com.
+ West L.A. Music (Universal City), 3501 Cahuenga Bl West, L.A. 90068; 323-845-1145; www.westlamusic.com.
+ West Valley Music, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills (1/2 blk W of Valley Circle Bl, 3 miles N of 101 Fwy); 818-992-4142; www.westvalleymusiccenter.com.
+ West Valley Regional Library, 19036 Vanowen, Reseda 91335.
+ Westlake Village Library, 31220 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village 91361.
+ Westside Bar & Grill, 512 W 19th St, Costa Mesa 92627.
+ Westwood Brewing Co., 1097 Glendon Av, L.A.; 310-209-2739.
+ Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com.
+ Whiskey Bend, 1221 N San Fernando Rd, Burbank; 818-845-9749.
+ Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-652-4202.
+ Whittier College: Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
+ Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com.
+ William S. Hart Park and Museum, 24151 Newhall Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321. (Note that the William S. Hart Park and Museum's address has changed with a street renaming, from 24151 San Fernando Rd to 24151 Newhall Av, Newhall 91321.)
+ Wilshire Ebell Theater, 743 S Lucerne (at Wilshire), L.A. 90005; 323-931-1277; www.ebellla.com/operating/index.html.
+ Wilshire Grand Hotel Pointe Moorea Lounge, 930 Wilshire Bl, downtown L.A.; 213-688-7777.
+ Wilshire Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl (btwn La Cienega & San Vicente), Beverly Hills . Tickets: 213-480-3232; www.nederlander.com-wilshire.html.
+ Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 213-380-5005.
+ Winelovers, 1067 Thompson, Ventura.
+ WineStyles, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030. (Home of Brad Colerick’s every- Thursday “Wine & Song” showcase series.)
+ Winston’s, 1921 Bacon St, San Diego; 619-222-6822.
+ Wombleton Records, 5123 York Bl, L.A. 90042; 323-422-0069.
+ Woodland Hills Library, 22200 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills 91364.
+ World Festival of Sacred Music-Los Angeles, UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance, Glorya Kaufman Hall, 120 Westwood Plaza, Ste 188, L.A. 90095; 310-206-1335; www.wac.ucla.edu/cip.
+ World of Strings, 1738 East 7th St, Long Beach 90813; 562-599-3913.
+ Writer’s Boot Camp, Bergamont Station Arts Complex, 2525 Michigan Av, Bldg “i,” Santa Monica.
+ Yesteryears, 235-301 W 2nd St, Pomona; 909-629-5264.
+ Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara 93101; www.yogasoup.com; 805-965-8811.
+ The Yost Theater, 307 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana 92701 (near 1st St & Main St).
+ Zen Sushi, 2609 Hyperion Av, Silver Lake; 323-665-2929.
+ Zephyr Coffeehouse, 2419 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena; 626-793-7330.
+ Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose (at Vista), Hollywood.
+ Zocalo, 118 W Main St (near Garfield), Alhambra; 626-458-0317.
+ Zoey’s Café, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, with some shows at “The Lodge,” 11 S Ash St, Ventura; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
+ Zona Rosa Caffe, 15 S El Molino, Pasadena; www.myspace.com/zonarosacaffe; 626-793-2334.
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=> “CONCERTS IN THE PARK” ~ and similar outdoor venues
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The Guide’s outdoor summer venues SPECIAL SECTION (venues grouped using “=>”). Most are free, and invite you to bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner; a few have permanent seating. Complete alphabetic listings of ALL venues, indoors and out, from performing arts centers to concert halls to coffeehouses to night spots, are in the preceding section, where each is preceded by a “+” heading.
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=> Adventure Park, 10130 S Gunn Av, Whittier 90605; 562-698-7645. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Anthony Quinn Library, 3965 Cesar Chavez Av, L.A. 90063; 323-264-7715. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> “Arcadia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, on City Hall west lawn, 240 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner. Different show every Thu, 6:30-8 pm, early Jul to late Aug. Free “Kids Zone” with games, crafts, activities; inexpensive popcorn & sodas available. Free.
=> (City of) Baldwin Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Bl, Baldwin Park 91706; 626-813-5245. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Bell Gardens Senior Center, 6722 Clara St, Bell Gardens 90201; info, 562-334-1779. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Bell Gardens Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland St, Bell Gardens 90201; 562-806-7654. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue (shows for all ages).
=> Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey 90292; 310-305-9511. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> California Plaza, Grand Performances’ Water Stage, 350 S Grand Av, L.A. 90071; 213-687-2272. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue, AND a venue that charges admission to its own “Grand Performances” series, spring through fall; some shows, www.grandperformances.org.
=> Calimesa Community Summer "Concerts on the Green" series, 1300 S 3rd St, Calimesa 92320; 909-795-2448.
=> Central Park, 6532 Friends Av, Whittier 90602; 562-464-3350. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> City Terrace Library, 4025 City Terrace Dr, L.A. 90063; 323-261-0295. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> “Covina Summer Concerts in the Park” series, at Covina Park Band Shell, 301 N Fourth Av, Covina 91723; 626-858-7229. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Different show at 7:30 pm every Mon, late Jun to early Aug. Free.
=> “Culver City Summer Concert” series, City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583.
=> “Descanso Gardens Summer Concert / Concerts Under the Oaks” at the Under the Oaks Amphitheatre, Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Runs periodically on weekend afternoons through the summer, on a beautiful little outdoor stage with nice sound and bench seating. Gardens admission includes concert.
=> Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. (Music Center complex includes Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Disney Concert Hall outdoor amphitheatre, REDCAT.)
=> Eagle Rock Summer Concerts, 2225 Colorado Bl, L.A. 90041; 323-226-1617. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Eagle Rock Music Festival, 2225 Colorado Bl, L.A. 90041; 323-226-1617. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-3711. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> El Monte Library, 3224 Tyler Av, El Monte 91731; 626-444-9506. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Encino Park / Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91396; 818-817-7756. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue. Additional events here sponsored by CTMS Center for Folk Music, HQ of the California Traditional Music Society; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org, located in the park.
=> Garfield Park, 1000 Park Av, South Pasadena 91030; 626-403-7382. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> “Glendora Summer Concerts in the Park” series, in the Band Shell in Finkbiner Park’s “Oak Grove” area, Glendora. Some summer Sundays at 6 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Note, no dogs allowed in the park. Free.
=> Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Dr, Santa Fe Springs 90670; 562-946-6476. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St, L.A. 90031; 323-225-2700. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Hotel Laguna Rose Garden, 425 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; 949-715-9713. (Home of “Jazz Wednesdays,” part of the “Laguna Beach Live” summer concert series.)
=> Inglewood Celebrates the Arts Festival, 101 N Market St, Inglewood 90301; 310-412-5396. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> LACMA (L.A. County Museum of Art), 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-857-6014. Museum concert series indoors or in the L.A. Times Central Court, 323-857-6115; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; plus an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> LACMA (L.A. County Museum of Art), “Friday Night Jazz” series in the L.A. Times Central Court at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-857-6115; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx.
=> La Puente Park, 501 N Glendora Av, La Puente 91744; 626-855-1539. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia; home of Saturday evening (7:30 pm) concerts by California Philharmonic Orchestra, info & tix, 626-300-8200; www.calphil.org.
=> “Laguna Beach Live” summer concert series in Hotel Laguna Rose Garden, 425 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; 949-715-9713. (Home of “Jazz Wednesdays,” part of the summer series.)
=> Leimert Park Village, corner of 43rd and Degnan Bl, Leimert Park; 213-952-4665. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - L.A., MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. AKA MacArthur Park Band Shell, and home to other events not in Levitt series listings.
=> “Levitt Pavilion L.A. Concerts in the Park” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - L.A., MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. Series runs mid-to-late-summer, several themed nights each week, and includes an “American Music Series,” a children’s series, and a world music series. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Red Line subway to MacArthur Park Station, and walk, to avoid dealing with scarce (often distant) parking. Nice outdoor venue. Free. In addition, it’s an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue; info, 213-384-5701.
=> “Levitt Pavilion Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Series runs early-to-mid-summer, several themed nights each week, and includes an “American Music Series,” a children’s series, and a world music series. Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. (See also: “Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series at the same place, called Memorial Park Band Shell.) Nice outdoor venue. Free.
=> Long Beach Downtown Promenade / Long Beach Downtown Promenade, pedestrian street between Pine & Long Beach Bl, from Ocean to Third St, Long Beach; 562-570-3821. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-857-6014. Museum concert series indoors or in the L.A. Times Central Court; 323-857-6115; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; plus an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), “Friday Night Jazz” series in the L.A. Times Central Court at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-857-6115; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx.
=> Los Angeles State Park, 1245 N Spring St, L.A. 90012; 323-257-5891. Includes Olvera Street Gazebo and another stage. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; home to Valley Cultural Center summer series and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue; partial info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358.
=> MacArthur Park Band Shell, aka Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - L.A., in MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. Venue is home to other events not in Levitt series listings.
=> McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga 91042; 818-352-5285. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Memorial Park Band Shell Pasadena, AKA “Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena,” in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Home to “Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series which is NOT listed on Levitt series website (check Pasadena Senior Center for info on the all-ages shows that are not in Levitt series). Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
=> Memorial Park Band Shell Sierra Madre, 222 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024; 626-355-5278. Municipal concert and library-sponsored concert series, plus an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> “Monrovia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, in Library Park, 321 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016. Different show, 6:30-8 pm, most Summer Sundays. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Free.
=> Norwalk / City of Norwalk, 12700 Norwalk Bl, Norwalk 90650; 562-929-5755. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Olvera Street Gazebo, Los Angeles State Park, 1245 N Spring St, L.A. 90012; 323-257-5891. Includes gazebo and another stage. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Pamela Park, 2236 Goodall Av, Duarte 91010; 626-357-1619. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> “Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; other series here that DO NOT appear in Levitt’s summer concert listings – one is sponsored by Pasadena Senior Center (www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org; 626-685-6724) all ages welcome. It runs through the summer, about twice a month. Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. In addition, it’s an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue; info on that series, 626-683-3230. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
=> Peck Park, 560 N Western Av, San Pedro 90732. Home of ”Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Festival” in July.
=> “Pershing Square Concert Series” at Pershing Square, on W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, L.A.; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare. Summer series, and winter ice rink concert series; weekday lunchtime concerts, noon-2 pm Tue & Thu, plus a Fri kids series 1-3 pm, and evening and weekend concerts. Ride the Red Line subway to the Pershing Square Station and avoid expensive downtown L.A. parking. Grab a take-out lunch across the street or at nearby Grand Central Market, and enjoy table seating beneath shade umbrellas, or bring a lawn chair or blanket. Lunchtime series is always free; some evening concerts charge admission.
=> Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. Home of the “Free Summer Concert Series” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization and the National Park Service; runs one Sunday each month, June-Oct.
=> Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90046; 323-848-6883. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Point Fermin Park Band Shell, corner of Gaffey St & Shepard St, San Pedro.
=> Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802.
=> Roosevelt Park, 7600 Graham Av, L.A. 90002; 323-586-7228. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Rosewood Park, 5600 Harbor St, Commerce 90040; 323-722-4805. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Rowley Memorial Park, 13220 S Van Ness Av, Gardena 90249; 310-217-6175. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> San Angelo Park, 245 S San Angelo Av, La Puente 91746; an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series venue; info, 626-968-2666.
=> San Fernando Recreation Park, 208 Park Av, San Fernando 91340; 818-361-7155. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area “Free Summer Concert Series” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization and the National Park Service, at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. Series runs one Sunday each month, June-Oct.
=> “Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series” (26th Annual in 2010) on the Santa Monica Pier, W off Ocean Av (at Colorado), 2 blks S of Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica; 310-458-8901 or 310-396-0799; www.twilightdance.org. Different show, 7-10 pm every Thu, late Jun to late Aug. Costly nearby parking - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for bus info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe parking for thousands of bikes. Pier is wheelchair accessible. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. If you want to avoid the crowd and hear but not see, you can sit on the beach under the pier. Free.
=> “Sierra Madre Summer Concerts in the Park” series, in the Memorial Park Band Shell, 222 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024; 626-355-5278. Different show, 6-8 pm, every Sun, early Jul to late Aug. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Free.
=> Smith Park, 6016 Rosemead Bl, Pico Rivera 90660; 562-801-4300. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> “Temple City Summer Concerts in the Park” series, outdoors in the Performing Art Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City; 626-285-2171. Different show, 7-9 pm, every Wed, late Jun to early Sep. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food, snacks, beverages available. Free show.
=> Temple Street Festival on Temple St, downtown L.A., in early August; 818-915-3558. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Thomas Plaza, 2nd St & Thomas St, Pomona 91766; 909-469-1121. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization and the National Park Service co-sponsor the “Free Summer Concert Series” at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. Series runs one Sunday each month, June-Oct.
=> Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 90503; 310-486-2547. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> “Twilight Dance Series” on the Santa Monica Pier: see “Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series” listing.
=> “Valley Cultural Center Summer Concert Series” at Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358. Different show, most Sunday evenings through the summer. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Always a kid-friendly carnival atmosphere before things become appropriate for hearing the show, with food, snacks, beverages available. Free show.
=> Valleydale Park, 5525 N Lark Ellen Av, Azusa 91702; 626-334-8020. An L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Bl, Glendale 91208; 818-548-3248. Municipal concerts and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue.
=> Veterans Park, 4117 Overland Av, Culver City 90230; home of Boulevard Music Summer Festival and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series venue; contact Ronnie Jayne, 310-836-7557 or festival info at www.boulevardmusic.com or 310-398-2583.
=> Warner Center Park, Lou Bredlow Pavilion, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; home to Valley Cultural Center summer series and an L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” venue; partial info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358.
=> conclusion of “CONCERTS IN THE PARK” - outdoor summer series SPECIAL SECTION (venues grouped with “=>”); complete alphabetic listings of ALL venues, indoors and out, from performing arts centers to coffeehouses to night spots, are each preceded by a “+” heading.
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Note that some venues are duplicated, based on co-location of theaters at performing arts centers, multiple series using the same facilities, etc., and a few venues are known by different names for their restaurant and bar operations at the same place. Even if you deduct all those, AND deduct the big venues that host a wide variety of music (beyond acoustic and Americana), AND deduct the libraries, AND deduct the summer “concert-in-the-park” and other occasional music venues, there are still FAR MORE THAN 500 acoustic music-friendly venues, WITHOUT those multiple and occasional music venue listings. (Where are you, Big Media, to let the people know?)
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