This article was first published on June 23, 2017 by the OCRegister.
Like music? Well, one of the best things about summer in Orange County is all the great concerts you can enjoy, without paying a dime. Bring your beach chair, picnic and blanket, and prepare to tap your feet, or whatever other part of your body starts to move.
Here are some of our favorites:
1. June 25: Laguna Niguel – (Also, July 9 and July 23.) Music by Mike Wilson and Michael Physick. Shows 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free merchant samples and coupons while supplies last. Location: Laguna Niguel Promenade, 27891 La Paz Road.
2. June 25: Huntington Beach – The 75-piece Huntington Beach Concert Band performs “Patriotic Pastiche.” 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
3. June 28: Buena Park – Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars tribute). Boisseranc Park. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7520 Dale St.
4. June 29: Fullerton – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Craig Regional Park, 3300 State College Blvd. 714-973-3180.
5. June 29: La Habra – Suave (Latin, oldies) performs. 7 p.m. at El Centro-Lions Park, 320 E. Erna Ave. 562-383-4200.
6. July 1: Cypress – The Boys of Summer (Eagles tribute) play a Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
7. July 1: San Juan Capistrano – Guitarist Mike Chamberlin will sing the songs of World War II, including romantic love songs, at the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. Two songs, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. 31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano.
8. July 2: Huntington Beach – Night Blooming Jazzmen. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. . 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
9. July 6: Irvine – Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones tribute) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive. Ocparks.com
10. July 6: Fountain Valley – The 80z Allstars rock and funk. Starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
11. July 6: San Clemente – Kelly Boys Country Music. 6 p.m. at Linda Lane Park. 400 Linda Lane. San Clemente. Learn how to line dance, too. Food truck available.
12. July 7-8: Mission Viejo – “Shrek In Concert.” Saddleback College. 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus Quad. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo. Free parking. Reserved seating and dinner from food trucks available for purchase.
13. July 8: Cypress – Elvis Presley tribute. Free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. . 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
14. July 8. La Palma – Smokin’ Cobras (classic rock and jazz). Concerts at Central Park. 6:30-8:00 p.m. cityoflapalma.org.
15. July 9. Newport Beach – Flashback Heart Attack. 7:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive. Free parking. Food trucks. newportbeachca.gov/CulturalArts
16. July 13: Irvine – Open Arms and Flashback Heart Attack. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive. Ocparks.com
17. July 13: Fountain Valley – Stone Soul (classic soul and Motown). Starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
18. July 13: La Habra – The Answer (Rock, oldies) 7 p.m. at La Habra Marketplace, 1801 W. Imperial Hwy. Learn more at Community Center at 562-383-4200.
19. July 14: Mission Viejo – Shep Shepherd (big band). Saddleback College. 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus Quad. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Free parking. Reserved seating and food truck food available for purchase.
20. July 15. La Palma – Stone Soul (classic soul and Motown). Concerts at Central Park. 7821 Walker St. 6:30-8 p.m. cityoflapalma.org.
21. July 15: Cypress – West Coast Pops Orchestra. Free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypress. Cypressrec.org
22. July 16: Newport Beach – Pacific Symphony in the Cities. Musical playground at 5:30 p.m. with interactive and hands-on activities for children. Newport Beach Civic Center. Concert 7 p.m. 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. newportbeachca.gov/CulturalArts
23. July 19: Irvine – Pacific Symphony in the Cities concert at Mike Ward Community Park. Musical playground 5:30 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. 20 Lake Rd. 949-724-6606.
24. July 19: Seal Beach– LA Vation (U2 tribute band) 6 p.m. at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier, at Eisenhower Park. sealbeachchamber.org/summer-concerts/
25. July 20: Orange – The Federal Empire and Kelly Rae band concert. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road. Ocparks.com
26. July 20: Fountain Valley – Queen Nation (Queen tribute). Starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
27. July 20: La Habra – DSB: Journey Tribute Band 7 p.m. at La Habra Marketplace, 1801 W. Imperial Hwy. 562-383-4200.
28. July 21-22: Mission Viejo – Saddleback College. 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus Quad. Fully staged musical “The Music Man”. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Free parking. Reserved seating and food trucks available for purchase.
29. July 22. La Palma – The Silverados classic country rock. Concerts at Central Park, 6:30-8 p.m. 7821 Walker St. cityoflapalma.org.
30. July 23: Huntington Beach – Music from the Movies. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
31. July 27: Orange – Matt Costa concert. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd. Orange. Ocparks.com
32. July 27: Fountain Valley – Desperado (Eagles tribute) plus a 5 p.m. business expo. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Fountain Valley Live! Recreation Center & Sports Park. 16400 Brookhurst St.
33. July 29: Cypress – Nitro Express (country rock) plays a free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
34. July 29: La Palma –. Amanda Castro Band. Concerts at Central Park, 6:30-8 p.m. 7821 Walker St. from cityoflapalma.org.
35. July 30: Huntington Beach – Jamie Wood & the Good Rockin Daddys. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
36. Aug. 3: Fountain Valley – The Fenians. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid St. Ocparks.com
37. Aug. 5: La Palma – Mirage (Fleetwood Mac tribute). Concerts at Central Park, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 7821 Walker St. cityoflapalma.org.
38. Aug. 5: Cypress – Kulayd classic rock. Free Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
39. Aug. 6: Huntington Beach – Bob DeSena Latin Jazz. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
40. Aug. 6: Santa Ana – Outdoor concert featuring James Intveld at the Fairhaven Memorial Park. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. after the classic car show. 1702 Fairhaven Ave. 714-633-1442.
41. Aug. 9: Seal Beach – Abbey Road tribute band. 6 p.m. at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier, at Eisenhower Park. sealbeachchamber.org/summer-concerts/
42. Aug. 10: Fountain Valley – Common Sense. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid St. Ocparks.com
43. Aug. 12: Cypress – Neil Diamond tribute.Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org
44. Aug. 12: Anaheim – Woodie and the Longboards. 7 p.m. Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 N. Lemon St. anaheim.net
45. Aug. 13 – Huntington Beach – Covina Concert Band. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
46. Aug. 17 – Dana Point – Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Bluff park overlooking Salt Creek Beach. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point. OCparks.com
47. Aug. 19: Anaheim – 7 p.m. concert, Santana Ways. Summer Nights Under the Stars. at Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 N. Lemon St. anaheim.net
48. Aug. 20: Huntington Beach – The Huntington Beach Concert Band performs “Shall We Dance” with professional dancers. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 4:15 p.m. free dance lessons. . 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org
49. Aug. 24: Dana Point – Family Style and Tijuana Dogs. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. Bluff park overlooking Salt Creek Beach. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. . OCparks.com
50. Aug. 27: Huntington Beach – The Wiseguys Big Band Machine. 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.or
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