Spend a day listening to music throughout Fullerton.
The community, for more than a decade, has participated in the global Day of Music initiative, hosting free music performances at all kinds of venues each year on June 21, the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice.
This year, more than 60 venues are participating, organizers said, many are in the downtown area, but there are performances planned around the city.
Downtown restaurants, coffee shops and businesses have lineups planned throughout the day, and there are performances at senior living facilities, the public library, the Fullerton Arboretum and more.
Visitors can hop around multiple venues, discover new local artists, and make the event what they want. Event organizer Laarnie Barcelon said the website includes filters for different music genres so visitors can “pick and choose” what they want to experience.
“If you want it to be a party, you can have a party. If you want something calm and easy going, you can also get that, too,” Barcelon said.
Two musicians will play at a hardware store in downtown Fullerton to create a “fun shopping experience,” she added. The event also collaborated with Metrolink to put an R&B band on a train departing the Fullerton station.
From cafes to carwashes, organizers tried to find a way for all local spots to participate, Barcelon said. “We have a place for everyone.”
Performances are planned from the morning to the night. And all of it is free and organized by volunteers.
“It’s just a way to highlight that music is such an important part of the community,” Barcelon said. “And that regardless of where you are from or where you’re going, music is there and Fullerton’s got it.”
If you go
When: All day June 21
Where: Throughout Fullerton
Cost: Fee
Information: Schedules and venues are available at dayofmusicfullerton.com