With summer in full swing, locals are invited to area downtowns to enjoy a variety of music and dancing with friends and neighbors. Mild evening temperatures make for perfect family outings, where adults can let loose following a hard day’s work and kids can dance, play and sing along to the sounds of local bands.
Whether you’re in Morgan Hill, Gilroy or Hollister, there’s something for everyone in the South Valley.
MORGAN HILL
Take in Morgan Hill’s lively downtown with the downtown association’s Thursday Street Dance and the city’s Friday Music Series.
The free Thursday Street Dance is held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the corner of Third and Monterey streets. On July 24, put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the music of Cold Storage.
Upcoming schedule
July 31: Wild West Show
Aug. 7: JJ Hawg
Aug. 14: Fast Lane
Aug. 21: Nigel and Clive
Aug. 28: The Dadz
For more information, visit morganhilldowntown.org.
The City of Morgan Hill’s Friday Music Series is held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center amphitheater at the corner of Dunne Avenue and Monterey Road. Bring a chair and soak up the sounds of Shane Dwight July 18.
Upcoming schedule
July 25: Soul Kiss
Aug. 1: Sugadady
Aug. 8: Usual Suspects
Aug. 15: Entourage
Aug. 22: Super Bad
Aug. 29: Sage
For more information, visit morganhill.org.
GILROY
Downtown Gilroy is jumpin’ from 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday with its Fifth Street Live Music Series. Bring the family and a chair or two to Fifth Street and Monterey Road, where you’ll listen to live music. Sing and dance along with JJ Hawg and special guest Head Strong July 18.
Upcoming schedule
Aug. 1: VYBE
Aug. 8: Bobby Love
Aug. 15: Michael Annotti
Aug. 22: Wild West Show
Aug. 29: Mike Osborn
Sept. 5: Director’s Cut
For more information, visit gilroywelcomecenter.org.
HOLLISTER
Though Hollister doesn’t offer free downtown music and dancing, Guerra Family Cellars hosts family-friendly events—Hollister Concerts—from 6 to 9 p.m. at 500 John Smith Road in Hollister. All concerts are $20, with children 12 and under free. Bring a low-back lawn chair and enjoy the next event Aug. 2, featuring Bon Fire along with The Deviations. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Upcoming schedule
Aug. 16: Bella Donna with Dog & Butterfly
Aug. 30: The Garth Guy and The California Cowboys
For more information, visit hollisterconcerts.com.
Other wineries also offers concerts throughout the area. To share concert information, contact fe******@ne********.com.
