The List: Free Summer Concerts

In the summer, there are few things better than to enjoy a free summer concert in the evenings. We've given you three choices if you like variety. Thursdays are the favored night.

Los Altos Recreation Department presents, "Tunes Under the Trees," its summer concert series

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• June 30: Phil 'n the Blanks (classical rock 'n roll), Grant Park
• July 7: Groovus Funk (funk), Hillview Soccer Field
• July 14: The Bell Brothers (adult contemporary), Grant Park
• July 21: The Distractions (classic rock 'n roll), Hillview Soccer Field
• July 28: Oklin Bloodworth (children's concert), Grant Park
• Aug. 4: Aja Vu (Steely Dan tribute band), Hillview Soccer Field
• Aug. 11: Groove Kings (classic rock 'n roll), Grant Park

The Stanford Shopping Center’s Summer Jazz Concert Series

Stanford Shopping Center swings into summer with the return of Summer Jazz at 6 p.m on Thursdays.

• June 30: Erik Jekabson's Son's New Orlean Quintet Featuring Kenny Washington (Crescent City Sounds)
• July 7: Weather Wayne with Michael Zilber (Wayne Shorter Tribute)
• July 14: Tito y su Son de Cuba (The Soul of Cuba)
• July 21: Times 4 (Bringing the Funk)
• July 28: The Scot Amendola Trio (The Spirit of Adventure)
• Aug. 4: Forro Brazuca (Brazilian Roots)
• Aug. 11: Maria Volonte (World Tango Fusion)
• Aug. 18: Le Jazz Hot Quartet (Gypsy Jazz Celebration)

Cupertino Free Concerts

Cupertino present free concerts 6:30 to 8 p.m., at , Stevens Creek Blvd & Mary Ave, Cupertino

• June 30: OTR - Classic rock 'n' roll and R&B dance music from the 60's to today
• July 4: The Peelers, 10:30 a.m. - Cover band playing favorites from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today
• July 7: Dub FX - Reggae music with new stylistic blend