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ALF’S ENTERTAINMENT presents 2nd II None, Junebug Slim, DJ Alf, and DJ Panda in concert on Sept. 3 from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Louie B’s, 213 E. Main St., Santa Maria. Cost is $15 at the door.

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “An Evening of Classical Guitar with Manny Mestas” in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Shephard Hall, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117.

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THE AVILA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL features ZZ Top in concert with opener the Tommy Castro Band performing in benefit of OPTIONS on Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. at Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach. Info: 722-6066, Ext. 101, or avilabeachmusicfestival.org.

THE LA CUMBRE PLAZA presents “Sounds Good,” featuring Thursday night live jazz performances by Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan Sept. 2, John Crosse and the La Cumbre Jazz All-Stars Sept. 9, Teka and New Bossa Sept. 16, Lois Mahalia Soulful Jazz Sept. 23, Bernie Mieisinger and the La Cumbre Jazz All-Stars Sept. 30, Julie Christensen and the JC Trio Oct. 7, Luis Munoz Latin Jazz Oct. 14, Lois Mahalia and the Jay Birds with Justin Claveria Oct. 21, and the Randy Tico All-Stars Brazilian Song and Dance Oct. 28, all at the La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-7147 or kate.taggart@macerich.com.

THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents “Jammin’ on the Porch with She’s My Band” on Sept. 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org.

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY presents its annual “Pops by the Sea” concert, titled “A Pops Fiesta,” on Sept. 5 at Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6450 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach. Cost is $15 to $85. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES presents the Cuesta Night Band Sept. 12 all at 1 p.m. at the Rotary Bandstand in Arroyo Grande Village. Info: 773-4173 or curtis@curtisreinhardt.com.

GROVER BEACH SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND FARMERS’ MARKET runs every week through Sept. 26. All ages are welcome. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and spend an enjoyable summer evening listening to great music Sunday afternoons from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Ramona Garden Park at 993 Ramona Ave. Info: 473-4585 or grover.org.