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Joshua Tree Music Festival Fall 2026
2026-05-16 08:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-17 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2780 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
The Joshua Tree Music Festival is a boutique, community-oriented music and arts gathering held in the Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree, California, known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and focus on emerging artists rather than mainstream headliners.
It typically takes place twice a year—once in the spring and once in the fall—and the Spring 2026 edition is scheduled for May 14–17 at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground.
The lineup is intentionally eclectic, blending genres like funk, indie, world music, electronic, and folk, and features dozens of performers across multiple stages; notable acts for 2026 include Thumpasaurus, Ruby Ibarra, Free Creatures, Steve Poltz, and Bia Ferreira, along with many others, emphasizing discovery and a diverse, global sound rather than big-name headliners.
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Event subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm times and dates before attending.

Torrance Armed Forces Day Warbird Flight Line Review 2026
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA, 90505, United States
Watch warbird arrivals and departures for the Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration flyovers honoring our Veterans and the United States Marine Corps. There is no set time for the arrivals and departures but they are excepted to flight in in the morning before 11am and depart after 3pm.
Meet warbird pilots, explore the museum and celebrate our Veterans.
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Crawfish Festival 2026
2026-05-16 14:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-17 12:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
The 2026 Crawfish Festival (formerly known as the Long Beach Crawfish Festival) is scheduled for May 15–17, 2026, moving to the Fountain Valley Sports Park in Fountain Valley, California, near Huntington Beach. Celebrating over 30 years as a premier Southern California seafood event, it brings Louisiana tradition to the West Coast, featuring tons of fresh crawfish flown in daily from Louisiana and prepared in the world’s largest crawfish pots. Master chefs serve Louisiana-style boils complete with Cajun potatoes, corn on the cob, and tangy remoulade dipping sauce.
Beyond the main boil, the festival offers an international food court featuring New Orleans staples like frog legs, catfish, gumbo, jambalaya, and Cafe du Monde-style beignets and chicory coffee, plus beer, wine, and “Screaming Crawfish” margaritas. The atmosphere is packed with entertainment, including live Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans-style bands, a daily Second Line Dancing Parade, and a live sports tent with a TV wall. For family fun, the festival features a dedicated children’s stage with magicians, illusion shows (as seen on America’s Got Talent), face painting, and various carnival rides.
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Event subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm times, dates and COVID-19 policy before attending.

The City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration 2026
2026-05-16 15:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Torrance City Yard, 20500 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA, 90503, United States
The City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration is Torrance’s long-running annual tribute to the U.S. military and is considered one of the nation’s longest-running city-sponsored Armed Forces Day parades. In 2026, the 64th annual celebration takes place from May 15–17, with the main parade scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. along Torrance Boulevard. This year’s honored branch is the United States Marine Corps, and the weekend includes military exhibits, community activities, ceremonies, and the Stars & Strides 5K run/walk.
The event lineup includes a three-day military exhibit at the Torrance City Yard featuring military vehicles, equipment displays, recruiting exhibits, food trucks, and a family kids zone. On Friday night, there is also a concert performance by the USAF Band of the Golden West. Saturday begins with the Stars & Strides 5K at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Armed Forces Day Parade in the afternoon. Parade participants and featured guests include military leaders, veterans organizations, ROTC groups, school bands, youth service organizations, and community nonprofits. Brigadier General Omar J. Randall is serving as Grand Marshal, with Ernest “Gunny” Napper as Honorary Grand Marshal and Emmitt Miller as parade announcer.
For schedules, maps, road closures, and updates, the official City of Torrance Armed Forces Day page is available at City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration.

LA Fleet Week 2026
2026-05-22 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Port of Los Angeles, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731
LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Past events have included active duty ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, aircraft flyovers, STEM Expo for kids of all ages, sports tournaments, and the Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition between Sailor, Marine & Coastguard teams. Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, entrance is FREE to the general public!
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Scottish Fest USA
2026-05-23 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Scottish Fest USA is a long-running annual celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture held at the OC Fair & Event Center, typically over Memorial Day weekend.
Dating back to 1932, it is one of the largest and oldest Scottish festivals in Southern California, combining the traditional Highland Games—featuring athletic competitions like the caber toss and hammer throw—with lively cultural programming such as bagpipe and drum performances, Highland dancing, live Celtic music, clan and genealogy exhibits, and a wide variety of food, crafts, and vendors.
Open to all ages and backgrounds, the festival offers a festive, immersive experience that brings a taste of Scotland’s heritage and traditions to the Orange County.
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LA Fleet Week 2026
2026-05-24 10:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Port of Los Angeles, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731
LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Past events have included active duty ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, aircraft flyovers, STEM Expo for kids of all ages, sports tournaments, and the Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition between Sailor, Marine & Coastguard teams. Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, entrance is FREE to the general public!
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LA Fleet Week 2026
2026-05-25 10:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Port of Los Angeles, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, 90731
LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Past events have included active duty ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, aircraft flyovers, STEM Expo for kids of all ages, sports tournaments, and the Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition between Sailor, Marine & Coastguard teams. Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, entrance is FREE to the general public!
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Newport Beach Jazz Festival 2026
2026-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
The 30th Anniversary Newport Beach Jazz Festival is scheduled to take place from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. The three-day event is held at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach in California, specifically featuring performances at the Back Bay Amphitheater and other stages on the hotel grounds. This milestone celebration marks three decades of world-class jazz, R&B, and soul music on the Newport coast.
The 2026 lineup features a mix of legendary performers and contemporary favorites. Headlining the weekend are The Isley Brothers, Ledisi, and Marcus Miller. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the festival will also welcome back two original performers from its first edition: Rick Braun and Poncho Sanchez. Other confirmed artists include The Isley Brothers, Ledisi, Marcus Miller, Damien Escobar, Avery*Sunshine, Rick Braun (Original performer), Poncho Sanchez (Original performer) and more!
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Newport Beach Jazz Festival 2026
2026-05-30 11:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-31 11:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
The 30th Anniversary Newport Beach Jazz Festival is scheduled to take place from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. The three-day event is held at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach in California, specifically featuring performances at the Back Bay Amphitheater and other stages on the hotel grounds. This milestone celebration marks three decades of world-class jazz, R&B, and soul music on the Newport coast.
The 2026 lineup features a mix of legendary performers and contemporary favorites. Headlining the weekend are The Isley Brothers, Ledisi, and Marcus Miller. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the festival will also welcome back two original performers from its first edition: Rick Braun and Poncho Sanchez. Other confirmed artists include The Isley Brothers, Ledisi, Marcus Miller, Damien Escobar, Avery*Sunshine, Rick Braun (Original performer), Poncho Sanchez (Original performer) and more!
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Event subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm times, dates and COVID-19 policy before attending.

LA Pride Parade 2026
2026-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | LA Pride Parade Route, Hollywood Bl and Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA, 90028
The LA Pride Parade is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in Southern California, honoring the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising while celebrating visibility, equality, and community through a vibrant procession of floats, performers, activists, and local organizations through Hollywood.
The parade is part of the broader LA Pride weekend, which typically takes place in June, with the 2026 parade on June 14th. The parade features a dynamic roster of participants including community groups, corporate sponsors, marching bands, and appearances by public figures, drag performers, and celebrities; the entertainment component is complemented by the adjacent LA Pride in the Park festival, which usually hosts live performances by major musical artists and DJs, though specific performers for 2026 have not yet been officially announced.
Route: Step off from Sunset Blvd at 11am. Heads down Hollywood Blvd to Highland Ave then down Cahuenga.
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The DroneArt Show "Harry Potter"
2026-06-20 21:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90012
The DroneArt Show: Harry Potter is a large-scale, open-air visual experience that combines advanced drone technology with music and storytelling from the Harry Potter film series, essentially turning the night sky into a moving canvas of light.
Designed as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary celebration, the show features around 1,200 synchronized drones forming iconic scenes, symbols, and characters from the films while the original soundtrack and dialogue play, often accompanied by live musical elements like a violin performance to enhance the atmosphere.
The Los Angeles premiere is scheduled for June 13, 2026, taking place at Dodger Stadium (specifically UNIQLO Field), and it is a one-night-only event before the show tours other cities.
The “program” centers on the choreographed drone performance itself—blending technology, music, and cinematic moments into a single continuous spectacle—along with themed pre-show elements such as food, merchandise, and an immersive fan environment.
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