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Check out Walnut Creek’s first annual craft brew festival on July 3rd at Civic Park. More details and ticket options are available on their website here.

From a PR:

Celebrate the holiday weekend by filling your cup with delicious craft brews at the first annual Hops & Creek Brewfest 1-4 p.m., July 3, in
Walnut Creek’s Civic Park.

This exclusive event encourages attendees to sample from innovative breweries like Barebottle and Del Cielo Brewing, as well as some of Northern California’s most iconic brew masters, including Lagunitas and the Sierra Nevada. And for true beer connoisseurs, the festival will open an hour early, where select breweries will have a reserve offering of samples for those who purchase the early access ticket.

This 21+ only event features gourmet food trucks, a pet lounge, a fitness challenge, a cornhole corner, and live music by Against The Grain—all in the heart of Walnut Creek’s downtown.

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Jazz at Lesher Center – Sarah McKenzie Secrets of My Heart:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 20, 2021, Saturday, August 21, 2021

After the great success of Sarah McKenzie’s 2017 album Paris in the Rain (Impulse! Records) the 31-year-old pianist singer and composer returns with the poignant Secrets of My Heart, which documents McKenzie’s burgeoning brilliance interpreting 20th-century jazz standards with her penchant for crafting sterling compositions that will surely become jazz standards in the 21st century.

In addition to performing songs from her latest album Sarah will also be showcasing pieces from Music Connects Our World – a production that Diablo Regional Arts Association was proud to commission in October 2020 (this full concert can be viewed online for free at: go.draa.org/MusicConnectsOurWorld).

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“Space is limited to the first 75 vehicles. Advanced ticket reservations are required. Reserve early, as this event is expected to fill up quickly.”

From the event page:

Broadway Plaza Parking Garage, Walnut Creek
Thursday, October 29th, 2020
5:00 – 8:00pm | Free

Families will enjoy a safe, socially distanced screening of Hotel Transylvania (PG) on the rooftop of Broadway Plaza’s Parking Garage. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs if your prefer to watch outside, or stay cozied up in your vehicle. Masks must be worn at all times when outside of your vehicle. The movie’s audio will be aired over an FM radio station – channel to be provided upon entering the viewing area.

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From Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA)

Laura Benanti’s Tales from Soprano Isle:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, January 31st, 2020
8:00pm | $60

Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti is a highly celebrated stage and screen actress, who recently ended her critically acclaimed run on Broadway as Eliza Doolittle in Lincoln Center’s revival of “My Fair Lady.” She brings her one-woman act to the Lesher Center for the Arts and kicks off 2020 with charm, wit, and talent. Benanti performs alongside a pianist for a night that will leave you in awe and in stitches.

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Contra Costa Oncology Blood Drive:

Contra Costa Oncology
500 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, January 24th, 2020
10:00am – 4:00pm

Advance sign-ups are required! We need 15 more sign-ups by this Friday! Contra Costa Oncology is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive. We’re bringing out the big bus before the big game :). Anyone who donates will automatically be entered for a drawing for a $100 Best Buy gift card!

Sign up for your time slot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Enter sponsor code: CCO

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