The Castro Valley Library is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Taking place on the second Thursday evening of the month from July through September. The shows feature a diverse collection of artists and musical genres.
First up is Dee Coco & Co on Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. You’ll enjoy the ultimate party band! Dee Coco Johnson and her band do it all, covering your favorite R&B, Funk, Soul and Rock songs. They’ll have you up and dancing!
Next, on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m., is local vocalist and blues harmonica virtuoso Mark Hummel. Mark, a Grammy nominee and winner of two Blues Music Awards, will blow you away with his performances of West Coast blues, Delta blues, Chicago blues, swing and jazz!
Broken Compass Bluegrass headlines our last show on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Recognized for their tight arrangements, tasteful picking, and distinguished songwriting, BCB have quickly established themselves as one of California’s most prominent up-and-coming string bands.
No registration is required for these shows. Bring your lawn chairs…bring the family…bring a picnic!
Because these are outdoor events, automobile parking will be limited at the library. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Alameda County Library property. The library is unable to provide chairs for these events.
Contact the Castro Valley Library or visit our website at www.aclibrary.org for more information about this program and others.
The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The library will provide an ASL interpreter for any event with at least seven working days’ notice. Please call (510) 667-7900 or TTY (888) 663-0660.
Castro Valley Library Summer Concerts
July 11, August 8, September 12
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
Summer Concerts:
Concerts at Alameda County Fair
June 14 – July 7
Wednesday – Sunday (excluding July 4)
7 p.m. Gates open
8 p.m. Concert starts
Tickets: $15 – $45 (purchase on fair website)
Groovin’ at the Grove
Fridays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Gates open 4 p.m.
June 28: Opening: Fossil; Headliner Evolution The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band
July 12: Opening Sabrosito; Headliner Cisco Kid
July 26 Opening: One More Time; Headliner Tortilla Soup
Shirley Sisk Grove (by NewPark Mall)
39270 Cedar Blvd., Newark
Hayward Municipal Band Summer Concerts in the Park
Sundays, June 16 – July 7
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tony Morelli Bandstand in Hayward Memorial Park
24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward
www.haywardrec.org
Milpitas Summer Concert Series
Red, White & Boom fireworks and Concert
Thursday, Jul 4
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Milpitas Sports Center
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas
Admission: $6 advance; $8 at the door
Friday, Jul 19
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Jive Machine
Creighton Park
1260 Creighton Ct., Milpitas
Summer Concert Series
Thursdays: June 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
(Parking lots fill up by 5 p.m.)
June 27: Three Queens of Soul (Soul, R&B, Motown)
July 11: Momotombo SF (Latin Rock)
July 18: Wolf Jett (Americana)
July 25: Bombay Disco Co. (Bollywood)
August 1: 925 Band (Party Band)
August 8: You Should Be Dancing (Bee Gees Tribute)
Central Park Performance Pavilion
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
Summer Concert Series
Fridays, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Block Plaza (near Koja Kitchen)
43806 Pacific Commons Blvd., Fremont
June 28: The Cheeseballs (Funk, Soul, R&B)
July 26: Neon Velvet (70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary hits)
August 23: East Bay Mudd (Classic Soul, R&B)
September 27: Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute)
Summer Concert Series
Second Thursdays
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
July 11: Dee Coco & Co (R&B, Funk, Soul, Rock)
August 8: Mark Hummel (Blues harmonica and vocals)
September 12: Broken Compass Bluegrass
Castro Valley Library
3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley
(510) 667-7900
www.aclibrary.org
Niles Concerts on the Plaza
Saturdays: Jul 13, Aug 10, Sept 14
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bands TBA
Niles Town Plaza
37482 Niles Blvd., Fremont
www.niles.org
Summer Food Trucks
Special events
Dale Hardware 110th Anniversary Block Party
Saturday, Jun 29
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dale Hardware
3700 Thornton Ave., Fremont
San Leandro Artisan Market
Saturday, Jul 13
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
222 Davis St., San Leandro
Castro Valley Pride
Saturday, Jul 20
12 noon – 5 p.m.
Castro Valley High School Tennis Courts
19221 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley
San Leandro Comedy in the Plaza
Saturday, Jul 20
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.mm.
300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
Ongoing
Niles Street Eats
Wednesdays
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Niles Town Plaza
37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont
City of Fremont Concert Series
Thursdays: June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Central Park
40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
Fremont Street Eats
Fridays
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Downtown Event Center
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
Ohlone College Flea Market
Second Saturdays
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
Summer Outdoor Movie Nights
Movies on the Lawn
June 14 – July 7
Wednesday – Sunday
6 p.m.
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Gates 8 & 12 off Valley Ave., Pleasanton
With Fair admission
Aloha Movies
8 p.m.
July 12: Little Mermaid
August 2: Moana
Kennedy Community Park
1333 Decoto Rd., Union City
Friday, June 28
The Sandlot
Milpitas Sports Center
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas
At Independence Day Pool Party
Admission: $6 per person
cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com
Friday, July 26
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Delano Manongs Park
1650 McCandless Dr., Milpitas
Friday, August 9
The Mighty Ducks
Dixon Landing Park
Milmont Dr. & Jurgens Dr.
Other than June 28, admission is free; purchase reserved seating for up to six people for $12 on cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com.
Movies Under the Stars at the Smith Center
7 p.m. Vendors, food & fun
8:15 p.m. Movie starts
Wednesday, July 17
Encanto
(Face painting)
Friday, August 9
Grease Sing-a-Long
(Classic cars show)
Friday, September 6
Wonka
(Contest: Find a golden ticket)
Smith Center at Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
(510) 659-6031
$5 per person; $25 movie pass for four ($30 at the door)
Free Outdoor Movie Nights
Fridays, 8 p.m.
July 19: Trolls 3
San Lorenzo Park
1970 Via Buena Vista, San Lorenzo
August 23: Under the Boardwalk
Castro Valley Community Park
Quail Ave., Castro Valley
September 13: Super Mario
Meek Park
240 Hampton Rd, Hayward
www.haywardrec.org
Ardenwood Historic Farm Movie Night: Wish!
Saturday, August 17
8:20 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont
(510) 544-2797
www.ebparks.org