Here are just a few of the upcoming events:

NOCHE DE BOLEROS
Friday, May 19th - 7:00 PM
Yuma Art Center-Historic Yuma Theatre
10 general admission, $7 presale.  Enjoy an evening with Latin romantic music by Pedro Alberto Generalao, Pianist and Carlos Sandoval, Guitarist.  The boleros are eloquent ballads of romance that underscore why Spanish is the loving tongue.

CELEBRATION OF STRINGS
Saturday, May 20th - 4:00 PM
Yuma Art Center - Historic Yuma Theatre
The public is invited to this informational meeting to learn how we can all get involved in the creation of the Comminity Playground in the West Wetlands.

LIVE JAZZ COMING TO LUTES' CASINO
Friday, May 26th - 7:00 PM
Lutes' Casino
Lutes' Casino, 221 S. Main Street, will host a performance by the Yuma jazz Company quintet.  Admission will be free, and all ages are welcome for the event which will feature the restaurant's great food and drinks along with popular jazz group's music.

KID'S FIRST MATINEE
Saturday, May 27th - 1:00 PM
Yuma Art Center - Historic Yuma Theatre
Dr. Doolittle 3

FAMILY NITE BASH
Friday, June 2nd - 6:00 PM
Main Street in Historic Downtown Yuma
Community Block Party

COMEDY NIGHT
Saturday, June 10th 7:00 PM
Quechan Paradise Casinos
Comedians Alex Reymundo and Joey Medina will perform two shows at Quechan Paradise Casinos in the Atlantis Room.  Tickets are $15.00.

LIVE JAZZ COMING TO LUTES' CASINO
Friday, June 30th 7:00 PM
Lutes' Casino
The YJC Quintet will play contemporary, straight ahead, and Latin jazz, along with original music.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, July 3rd 7:00 PM
Quechan Paradise Casinos
Join Quechan Paradise Casinos as we celebrate early for Independence Day.  On July 3rd all ages are welcome beginning at 7 PM for this outdoor event.  Free popcorn, Pepsi, cotton candy, snow cones, and games for the kids.  At 9:15 PM, fireworks begin.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Tuesday, July 4th - All Day
Friendship Park

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Tuesday, July 4th - All Day
Multiple locations through out town
Displays can be seen at the following locations:  Yuma County Fairgrounds, Yuma Golf & Country Club & Cocopah Casino

38 SPECIAL
Saturday, July 8th - 7:00 PM
Quechan Paradise Casinos
38 Special will perform two shows in the Atlantis Room at Paradise Casinos.  Tickets are $35.00.

OCTOBER FEST
Friday, October 13th - 4:30 PM
Historic Downtown Yuma - Main Street
Fun for the whole family.  Food, music & beverages.

12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, December 2nd - 10:00 AM
Historic Downtown Yuma - Main Street
Come do your Christmas Shopping early with our many Crafts Vendors.  Located on Main Street in Old Town, food and entertainment all three days.

4TH ANNUAL ELECTRIC LITE PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
Friday, December 8th - 6:00 PM
Historic Downtown Yuma