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Walnut Creek Restaurant Week April 23rd – April 30th in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 11, 2017 4:30 pm

Walnut Creek Restaurant Week:

Downtown Walnut Creek
Sunday, April 23rd – Sunday, April 30th, 2017

Walnut Creek Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration of spectacular cuisine and wine at incredible prices. Entice your appetite and delight your palate with prix-fixe menus offered at over 30 restaurants. With cuisines that encompass American, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese and Mexican (just to name a few), experience why our delicious community has been called, “The East Bay’s most popular dining destination.”

Experience a weeklong event throughout Walnut Creek’s vibrant & ever-growing culinary scene.

No tickets, passes or coupons necessary!

Just ask for the Restaurant Week menu at the participating restaurants below.

El Capitan Speed Climber Hans Florine Talk at Lafayette Library on April 20th

April 10, 2017 4:30 pm

El Capitan Speed Climber Hans Florine Talk:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, April 20th, 2017
7:00pm – 8:00pm | Free

Sweet Thursday presents Lafayette’s Rock Star, record-setting speed climber Hans Florine, discussing his recent book On the Nose: A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite’s Most Iconic Climb. Hans holds the record for scaling El Capitan, which he has climbed 100 times. In On the Nose written with adventure journalist Jayme Moye, Hans provides a rare look into the world of competitive climbing in Yosemite Valley. In the process, he answers the question “Why?” and provides insights on how to live a satisfying life, how to achieve big goals, and how an otherwise ordinary guy can become a rock star. Books will be available for sale.

San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival April 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th in Japantown

April 7, 2017 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user nicoleabalde

San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival:

Japantown
Post St. @ Laguna and Fillmore St, San Francisco
Saturday, April 8th, Sunday, April 9th, April 15th, April 16th, 2017
Free

The 2017 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival now celebrating its 50th year, is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. Each year, over 200,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the color and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community. Please join us and become a sponsor of this popular Japanese American community event. The event is free and open to the public. Vendors will be charging for their food goods and some retail products, and some specialized events will require a fee.

Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent Playing at Walnut Creek Library on April 7th & 8th

April 6, 2017 4:30 pm

Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, April 7th, Saturday, April 8th, 2017
7:30pm | $12

Calling all serious foodies! In advance of Walnut Creek’s famed “Restaurant Week” April 23-30. It’s a film that opens in New York City April 26th, Mountain Shadow is bringing the West Coast premiere of the new biopic, “Jeremiah Tower: The Great Magnificent.” to Walnut Creek audiences in early April!

Walnut Creek Street Fest – Motown on April 5th

April 5, 2017 4:30 pm

Walnut Creek Street Fest – Motown:

Cypress Street, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
5:30 – 8:30pm | Free

Fine Arts Lecture – Stuart Davis: In Full Swing at Moraga Library on April 6th

April 4, 2017 4:35 pm

Fine Arts Lecture – Stuart Davis: In Full Swing:

Moraga Library
1500 St Marys Rd, Moraga
Thursday, April 6th, 2017
1:00 – 2:30pm | Free

The library welcomes a docent from the DeYoung Museum to talk about the mid-century painter Stuart Davis. Davis was a great American original, creating bold vibrant paintings that combined European modernism, American street culture, and the rhythms of jazz.

Grease Playing at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek March 31st – April 30th

March 31, 2017 4:30 pm

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, March 31st – Sunday, April 30th, 2017

Sandy Dumbrowski, the new girl in town, and Danny Zuko, the school’s coolest dude, have a secret summertime romance – but when they get back to school everything is different. The leader of the pack and his bobby-sox sweetheart must navigate the tricky high-school social waters in an attempt to rekindle their romance.

In one of Broadway’s longest running musicals, rip-roaring dance numbers and the soundrack of a generation make this wonderful blast from the past a nostalgic must-see for grandparents, parents and younger fans who continue to enjoy the popular film and tv versions.

Fabulous 50s Fridays! At Friday evening performances, come to our lobby table in your favorite 50s attire and receive a voucher for free ice cream @ intermission. We will also be having a post-show sing-along @ curtain-call time.

Spring Brews Fest at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord on April 1st

March 30, 2017 4:30 pm

Spring Brews Fest:

Todos Santos Plaza
Concord
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
12:00 – 4:00pm | $40

The Brewing Network’s Spring Brews Festival returns to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord to celebrate its eighth year as one of the best craft beer festivals in the Bay Area. And while mother nature has been doing her part to save us from this drought, we’re ready to get outside for a great day in the park with the lineup of the best craft beer in California you’ve come to expect from us!

Tickets are now on sale and are $40 pre-sale or $50 at the gate and include unlimited pours and a commemorative glass. Designated Drivers are just $5, however this is a 21 and over only event so all attendees must be of legal drinking age.

We are very proud that this year’s event is again a benefit for the TSBA Arts Foundation, which helps fund the summer music program in Todos Santos Park, as well as youth music programs around Concord.

Unlimited tasting from over 50 craft breweries, live music and great food.

Faces of Wildlife Gala at Diablo Country Club on April 1st

March 29, 2017 4:30 pm

Faces of Wildlife Gala:

Diablo Country Club
1700 Club House Rd, Diablo
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
6:00 – 10:30pm | $250

It’s time to get WILD! Ruffle your feathers and get your tail on the dance floor at Lindsay Wildlife’s party of the year! From 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, meet Lindsay’s animal ambassadors, browse an auction filled with exciting experiences, and sip on our signature cocktail, Penelope’s Punch, at an evening you won’t forget.
And get ready to raise that paddle with live
auction items that include a trip to Hawaii, a chef’s dinner at Va de Vi and a safari to South Africa! See our exciting auction items by clicking here!

All proceeds benefit Lindsay’s education programs and wildlife rehabilitation.

Sci-Fi Day 5 at Rheem Theatre in Moraga on April 1st

March 28, 2017 4:30 pm

Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
1:30pm | $10 ($20 all day pass)

See the following classic Sci-fi flicks on the big screen starting with

Tobor the Great at 1:30pm.

The Invisible Boy follows at 4:00pm.

The cult classic, Robot Monster, will be shown at 6:30pm.

Co-star Pamela Paulson will make her first public appearance in a Q&A hosted by Derek Zemrak.
Admission $10
All day Pass $20

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