BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downey Coordinating Council - ECPv6.3.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downey Coordinating Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T210000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250915T150249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T150249Z UID:1381-1760209200-1760216400@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Downey Symphony Orchestra Concert DESCRIPTION:Mark this free event on your calendar – an evening of music by Downey’s celebrated symphony orchestra\, including a themed exhibit of original art by local artists. Featured soloist is William Harris\, cello. Doors open at 5:30. Come early to view the art and hear the pre-concert talk. \nMOZART: The Impresario\, K.486:  Overture\nBARBER: Adagio for Strings\nTCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Theme\, op.33\n​          William Harris\, cello\nBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7\, op.92\, A major  URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/downey-symphony-orchestra-concert-2/ LOCATION:Downey Civic Theatre\, 8435 Firestone Blvd.\, Downey\, CA\, 90241\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Music,Symphony Concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T160000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250925T154949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T155126Z UID:1400-1760176800-1760198400@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Book at the Downey City Library DESCRIPTION:It’s back again! This year’s Beyond the Book will transform the library into a hub of creativity\, innovation\, and hands-on discovery. Visitors of all ages will have the chance to explore\, create\, and share their talents through interactive activities that spark curiosity and inspire learning. \nThe celebration will also feature food and live music\, adding flavor and rhythm to an already vibrant experience. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/beyond-the-book-at-the-downey-city-library/ LOCATION:Downey City Library\, 11121 Brookshire Ave.\, Downey\, CA\, 90241\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Festival,Library Event,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25-10-11-BeyondtheBook-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T220000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250914T011525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T011525Z UID:1362-1759944600-1759960800@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:The Great Downey Chamber of Commerce Gala DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 122 years of community\, business\, and leadership in true Gatsby style. This elegant gala brings together Downey’s business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and community members for a night of glamour\, recognition\, and meaningful connections.  Dress up for our Gatsby Styled theme. Formal attire encouraged. The evening includes: dinner\, live entertainment\, community awards\, and networking opportunities. \n  URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/the-great-downey-chamber-of-commerce-gala/ LOCATION:Casa de Parley Johnson\, 7749 Florence\, Downey\, CA\, 90240 CATEGORIES:Anniversary Recognition,Banquets,Commemoration,Music,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25-10-08-Chamber-Gala-Copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Downey Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:sarah@downeychamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T220000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250914T231608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T231608Z UID:1373-1759514400-1759528800@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Havana Nights DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with an evening of celebration in Downtown Downey. Live music\, food vendor fair\, cigar area\, beer &7 wine garden. On Downey Avenue\, between 2nd and 4th streets. For more information\, call Dept. of Parks and Rec\,  (562) 904-7238. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/havana-nights-2/ LOCATION:Downey Avenue\, Downey\, Downey\, 90240 CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Night Market,Street Faire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T190000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250914T005218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T012900Z UID:1358-1758466800-1758481200@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:1950s Party Fundraiser for the Symphony DESCRIPTION:Tickets are going fast! There’s still time to lock in discounted pricing for our 50’s Grease Lightnin’ Garden Party to benefit the Downey Symphony Orchestra. Don’t miss your chance to step back into the Fabulous Fifties with dinner and auction items.  Live music by Thee Silvertones and the L.A. Horns will be bringing the sounds of  50’s rock and roll\, rhythm and blues\, rockabilly\, swing\, and doo wop. Discounts are still available. Contact:\n\n\nPat Gil – Patgil1031@gmail.com URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/1950s-party-fundraiser-for-the-symphony/ LOCATION:Woman’s Club of Downey\, 9813 Paramount Blvd\, Downey\, 90240 CATEGORIES:Banquets,Fundraiser,Music ORGANIZER;CN="Downey Arts Coalition":MAILTO:patgil1031@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T190000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250914T230533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T230533Z UID:1369-1758376800-1758394800@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:I Love Downey Festival DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends to enjoy live bands\, an art exhibition\, a craft beer & wine garden\, festival attractions\, giveaways\, community booths\, locally loved grub\, and all there is to love about Downey!\nOn Downey Avenue\, between 2nd and 4th Street\n\n\nFor more information\, contact the Downey Parks and Recreation Department at (562)904-7238. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/i-love-downey-festival/ LOCATION:Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th st.\, Downey Avenue\, Downey\, California\, 90241 CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Street Faire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25-09-20-I-Love-Downey-Copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T180000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250215T024721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T025308Z UID:1255-1746874800-1746900000@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Downey Street Faire DESCRIPTION:Mark you calendars for the popular family-friendly\, free event – The Downey Street Faire on Brookshire Ave. between Firestone Blvd. and 5th Street. Enjoy live entertainment\, food\, shopping\, and a kids’ zone\, hosted by the Downey Chamber of Commerce and the Downey Collective. Interested vendors\, please contact the website. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/downey-street-faire/ LOCATION:Brookshire between Firestone and 5th St.\, Brookshire\, 90241 CATEGORIES:Music,Spring event,Street Faire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25-05-10-Downey-Street-Faire-Copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Downey Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:sarah@downeychamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T220000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250127T023517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T024303Z UID:1194-1744484400-1744495200@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Downey Symphony Free Concert DESCRIPTION:The spring performance of the Downey Symphony Orchestra features trumpet soloist Erick Jovel performing Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto. This free concert opens with the internationally-acclaimed Downey Overture by Oscar Navarro\, and closes with Schererazade\, Op. 35 by Rimsky Korsakov. Doors open at 5:30 pm for the audience to view the exhibit of original artwork by local artists. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/downey-symphony-free-concert/ LOCATION:Downey Civic Theatre\, 8435 Firestone Blvd.\, Downey\, CA\, 90241\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Concert,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T163000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20250404T204440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T205117Z UID:1298-1743845400-1743870600@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival DESCRIPTION:This free\, family event has become a big hit across California. Middle and high school bands from as far north as Madera come to perform and showcase their talent in this popular musical genre. Awards will be presented at 3:45 pm. The venue is Downey High School’s Layne Stadium\, with free\, on-campus parking. Bring your appetite and enjoy the variety of food vendors.  Check the DUSD website for the line-up of performers URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/downey-unified-mariachi-music-festival/ LOCATION:Downey High School Layne Stadium\, 11040 Brookshire Ave\, Downey\, 90241\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Exhibition,Festival,Music,Spring event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/25-04-05-Mariachi-Music-Festival-Copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T210000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20240904T171839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T171839Z UID:1046-1728759600-1728766800@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Downey Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The talented and charismatic violinist Strauss Shi returns again\, this time to perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major. Music Director Sharon Lavery is pleased to announce the new policy of free evening concerts. Doors open at 5:30 for the preconcert art exhibit on the mezzanine. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/downey-symphony-orchestra/ LOCATION:Downey Civic Theatre\, 8435 Firestone Blvd.\, Downey\, CA\, 90241\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Concert,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/24-10-12-Downey-Symphony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T220000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20240902T015506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T015506Z UID:1024-1728064800-1728079200@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Havana Nights DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the culture of Havana. Good\, vendors\, music\, cigar area\, beer and wine garden. Free admission URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/havana-nights/ LOCATION:Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th st.\, Downey Avenue\, Downey\, California\, 90241 CATEGORIES:Festival,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T200000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20240506T231332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T231332Z UID:980-1720033200-1720036800@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Concert in the Park - 1st MARIND DIVISION BAND DESCRIPTION:Start your 4th of July celebration early at this Downey Concert in the Park with the 1st Marine Division Band.  Bring beach chairs and/or blankets to sit on. Picnic food and drinks available. Events may be subject to change without notice. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/concert-in-the-park-1st-marind-division-band/ LOCATION:Furman Park\, 10419 Rives Ave\, Downey\, CA\, 90241 CATEGORIES:Concert,Concert in the Park,Music,Summer Concert in the Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T200000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20240506T225651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T231437Z UID:973-1719428400-1719432000@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Concert in the Park - TANIA y su NUEVA ERA DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this high-energy\, captivating Tropical Latin band at Downey’s 2nd outdoor summer concert.  Bring beach chairs and/or blankets to sit on. Picnic food and drinks available. Events may be subject to change without notice. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/concert-in-the-park-tania-y-su-nueva-era/ LOCATION:Furman Park\, 10419 Rives Ave\, Downey\, CA\, 90241 CATEGORIES:Concert,Concert in the Park,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T200000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20240506T224120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T231507Z UID:967-1718823600-1718827200@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Concert in the Park - TEASE DESCRIPTION:Funk/R&B music group Tease opens the 2024 season of Downey summer concerts at Furman Park. Bring beach chairs and/or blankets to sit on. Picnic food and drinks available. Events may be subject to change without notice. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/downey-concert-in-the-park-tease/ LOCATION:Furman Park\, 10419 Rives Ave\, Downey\, CA\, 90241 CATEGORIES:Concert,Concert in the Park,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T210000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20240501T001759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T001759Z UID:956-1714842000-1714856400@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Festival in Downtown Downey. Music\, small business vendors\, and more. URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/cinco-de-mayo/ LOCATION:Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th st.\, Downey Avenue\, Downey\, California\, 90241 CATEGORIES:Festival,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24-05-04-Cinco-de-Mayo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Downey Improvement Association":MAILTO:eric@downtowndowney.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20261102T044046 CREATED:20240415T155058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T155058Z UID:927-1714215600-1714233600@downeycoordinatingcouncil.org SUMMARY:DUSD Mariachi Music Festival DESCRIPTION:An inaugural community event featuring Southern California student mariachi groups (6th grade through college) coming together to perform for their community. \nThe student ensembles will each receive feedback and coaching from Mariachi industry experts following their performances. Then the top student group will perform with Lupita as a grand finale! The event provides a music experience for the community while creating an enriching experience for participating students. \n\n\nMust RSVP through DUSD website. Limited Parking at Griffiths Middle School for $10. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/event/dusd-mariachi-music-festival/ LOCATION:Griffiths Middle School\, 9633 Tweedy Lane\, Downey\, California\, 90240\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downeycoordinatingcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24-04-27-MARIACHI-FESTIVALposter-663x1024-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR