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Thank you to everyone who turned out for Concord's 4th of July festivities. The 5k fun run, parade, and fireworks show were a hit. In case you missed it, you can see photos from the parade courtesy of the Concord 4th of July Committee and The Pioneer, and you can catch the full parade on Concord TV (Astound 1026, Comcast 28, and U-verse 99) beginning on Saturday, July 9.

Blues music lovers have returned to Todos Santos Plaza for Concord's "Tuesday Blues" concert series, which kicked off on July 5 with artist Katie Knipp.

Come on down to see the next three shows, which begin at 6:30 p.m.

July 12: Maria Muldaur, 40-year acclaimed female blues singer

July 19: Terry Hanck, popular Diablo Valley Blues saxophonist

July 26: Annie Sampson, beloved local blues singer and band

August 3: Jinx Jones kicks off the festival with a FREE show at The Veranda as part of The Veranda Unplugged series. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

August 4: Catch Carlos Reyes for a FREE show at Todos Santos Music & Market series from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

August 5: Glib Rig performs at Jazz Night at the Concord Tap House, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The show is FREE and features special guest KJ Focus.

August 6: The sounds of jazz will fill Downtown Concord during Jazz in the Park, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Todos Santos Plaza featuring performances by Chaz Gunter and special guest Howard Wiley. This show is FREE.

August 7: Java & Jazz returns with Stratify and special guest KJ Focus. This final day of the festival takes place at the Concord Museum and Event Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $15.

Join the Concord Library, the City of Concord, Concord Police Department, and several community-based organizations and partners to celebrate National Night Out.

National Night Out is an annual event intended to strengthen relationships among neighbors and law enforcement, while building a true sense of community.

While neighborhoods tend to host their own smaller events, the Concord Library hosts a larger event which is open to all. Meet fellow Concord residents, attend the community resource fair, enjoy fun kids' activities, see a Concord PD K9 demonstration, enjoy food trucks, and more!

5-7 p.m.

Concord Library

2900 Salvio Street

Concord's Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a new youth basketball league that begins next month.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball, have fun with a team sport, and make new friends at Stealth Sports Center Concord. Divisions are designed for youth ages 5-8, 8-11, and 11-14.

Games last approximately one hour and are held every Saturday for seven weeks. Fees include a jersey, six games, and guaranteed playoffs. Players must attend skill observation on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. Games will begin on Sept. 10.