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San Francisco Symphony Playing:
Stern Grove
19th Ave & Sloat Blvd, San Francisco
Sunday, July 22nd, 2018
2:00pm | FreeA beloved tradition at Stern Grove Festival since 1938, the incomparable San Francisco Symphony returns for its annual summer performance, featuring conductor Jayce Ogren and pianist Adam Golka in an afternoon of classics:
Summer Cocktail Tasting Night:
Benvenuti Ristorante
1627 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 21, 2018
5:00 – 8:30pm | $6 per cocktailBenvenuti Ristorante invites you for a night of cocktails to beat the summer heat.
Our creative bartenders have been hard at work perfecting a wide selection of handcrafted seasonal cocktails and they want you to be a judge and vote for your favorites.
The winning cocktails will be featured on our menu
Cost: $6 each cocktail
Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days:
Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
7:00pm | $20
Todos Santos Plaza
2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
2:00 – 8:00pm | FreeThe City of Concord hosts the inaugural Bliss Music Festival in downtown Concord on July 21st with two stages of original live music plus a silent disco, flow arts, craft beer and more.
A culmination of Concord’s 30th anniversary of music in the downtown and a nod to Concord’s musical history with the likes of Dave Brubeck, Concord Music Records and other progressive pioneers in the music industry, Bliss Music Festival serves as a platform and celebration of diverse genres of solely original music, featuring an eclectic array of the Bay’s burgeoning artists on the leading edge of today’s music scene.
With the main stage at Todos Santos Plaza dedicated to electric music and the adjacent Salvio Pacheco Square serving as the backdrop for acoustic music, the entire downtown will be transformed into a haven of art and music.
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, July 19th, 2018
6:00 – 8:00pm | $25Are you curious about aquaponics? Learn about this home-scaled method of growing fish and plants in one integrated system. Samanntha will introduce aquaponics through Power Point presentation and a discussion of common questions. Components from a variety of systems will be on hand for a greater understanding of the equipment. We will cover fish choices, which plants do best, and system size requirements for small scale food production.
Embarcadero Plaza
San Francisco
Saturday, July 14th, 2018
10:00am – 7:00pm | FreeJoin us to celebrate Bastille Day and discover with your family & friends the best of the French-American community!
FRENCH FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
OUTDOOR BISTRO WITH
WINE & BEER
VINTAGE CAR SHOW
PÉTANQUE
KIDS PLAYGROUND
GUIDED VISITS
COURSE GARÇONS DE CAFÉ
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
10:00 – 11:00am | $15 (free for members)We will explore the gentler side of some of the most misunderstood animals in the wild. Meet an alligator, tarantula, monitor lizard, and others! Learn the significant and important roles these animals play in the diversity of nature. Bust myths about these toothy creatures, and gain a new appreciation for “creepy” creatures!
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Movies Under the Stars – Coco Playing:
Tice Valley Park
2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, July 13th, 2018
8:30pm (music @ 7:00pm) | FreeA boy journeys into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors and lift a curse. Please do not bring pets.
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, July 12th, 2018
6:30pm | FreeBased on the book “Wiseguy” by Nicholas Pileggi, a young man grows up in the mob and enjoys his life of money and luxury, but is oblivious to the horror that he causes.
