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Home for the Holidays by SF Gay Men’s Chorus at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek on Dec 3rd

December 2, 2016 4:30 pm

Home for the Holidays by SF Gay Men’s Chorus:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
$30 – $40

Kick off your holiday season with members of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus at the beautiful Lesher Center for the Arts!

Known for its warm, rich choral tones and over-the-top productions, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus continues its tradition of bringing holiday cheer to the East Bay with its December 3rd show in Walnut Creek. The show features all four vocal ensembles of the Chorus: The Lollipop Guild, Vocal Minority, SWAG and HomoPhonics.

Expect plenty of upbeat, show-stopping numbers, stunningly beautiful choral pieces, and updated, modern takes on old favorites – all done with SFGMC’s trademark humor and flair. Think “A Chorus Line” meets “The Nutcracker,” Pentatonix and Mariah Carey, crossing genre and dishing up a delightful program of gorgeous holiday music.

Running Time: approx. 90 minutes, without an intermission

Children’s Book Festival at Lafayette Library on Dec 3rd

December 1, 2016 4:30 pm

Children’s Book Festival:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
11:00am – 12:00pm | Free

Meet three of our favorite authors and illustrators, enjoy creative art projects, and pick up holiday gift books for the special children in your life.

Elisa Klevin will introduce her new book The Horribly Hungry Gingerbread Boy. Michael Slack will share Pirasaurs. Muon Van will read In a Village By the Sea and create origami. Books available for purchase courtesy of Bel and Bunna’s Books.

Here is Harold Playing at Walnut Creek Library on Dec 9th & 10th

November 30, 2016 4:30 pm

Here is Harold Playing:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 9th, Saturday, December 10th, 2016
7:30pm| $12

Harold has a small, independent furniture store that is slowly going broke because Ikea moved into the neighborhood. He gets a notion to kidnap the president of the international business as a solution to his problems. “Here is Harold,” a film from Norway, has only played in film festivals in the U.S. making this the exclusive American showing. Bjorn Sundquist (“Harold”) won Norway’s Amanda Award for Best Actor.

Aquanuts Holiday Show on Dec 3rd in Walnut Creek

November 29, 2016 4:30 pm

Aquanuts Holiday Show:

Clarke Memorial Swim Center at Heather Farm
1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
12:00pm & 2:00pm | $10 (5 & under free)

The amazing athletes and coaches of the Walnut Creek Aquanuts Synchronized Swimming Club will dazzle fans with their 2^nd annual Holiday Show. The show features synchronized swimming routines to all-time favorite Hanukkah Songs, Christmas Carols, and Kwanzaa Tunes! Take pictures with Surfin’ Santa and enjoy sweet treats and warm drinks.

MORE FUN: Raffle and silent auction prizes include holiday event tickets to the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker, Niles Canyon Railway and more!

Family Holiday Fun at Orinda Theatre Square on Dec 3rd

November 28, 2016 4:30 pm

Family Holiday Fun:

Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Saturday, December 3rd, 2016
5:00 – 8:30pm | Free

Tree Lighting / 7:30 pm
Santa Visits
Lamorinda Theater Academy Performance / 7 pm
Kids Ornament Workshop
Horse & Carriage Rides / 6:30-8:30 pm

U Peel’em Low Country Prawn Boil at Walnut Creek Yacht Club on Nov 30th

November 22, 2016 4:30 pm

U Peel’em Low Country Prawn Boil:

Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
6:00pm | $65

Give Thanks Cocktail

Trio of Appetizers

Pimento Cheese

wcyc seeded crackers, watercress

Baked Oysters WCYC

garlic, bacon, worchesthire sauce

parsley, cracker crumbs

Dungeness Crab Sourdough “Rarebit”

sierra jack cheese, scallions, mustard

Thanksgiving at Corners Tavern in Walnut Creek

November 21, 2016 4:30 pm

photo by Stacy Ventura

Thanksgiving at Corners Tavern:

Corners Tavern
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thursday, November 24th, 2016
1:00pm – 7:00pm

***View Thanskgiving menu here.***

Thanksgiving is just around the corner – have you made your reservations for a cozy meal with friends and family at Corners Tavern? Let us take care of all the details while you relax and indulge in Executive Chef Adam Carpenter’s delicious seasonal creations, crafted especially for this occasion.

Start out with the Sweet Potato Poutine, stacked with sweet potato fries and maple bourbon gravy topped with toasted marshmallows. Then try the Willie Bird Turkey Two Ways – our take on the holiday favorite complete with sage-roasted turkey breast and confit leg hash, giblet gravy, blue cheese, leek stuffing, maple glazed baby carrots and family style mashed potatoes with chives. Round off your Thanksgiving feast with our irresistible Mini Pumpkin Pie with sweet cream and spiced pumpkin seeds.

Spots are filling up quickly, so hurry to make your reservations today, either online or by calling 925.948.8711.

Mary Fahl Playing at Freight & Salvage on Nov 19th in Berkeley

November 18, 2016 4:30 pm

Photo by Michael Sawi

Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison St, Berkeley
Saturday, November 19th, 2016
8:00pm | $25 ($27 door)

Rachel Efron opens.

If a supreme being who equally represents man and woman truly does exist, that voice of God must sound like Mary Fahl,” says the Huffington Post. “Full, deep, dark, mysterious, but one rich, resilient, resounding and capable enough to handle classical rock, folk, pop and Luciano Pavarotti.”

Smuin’s Christmas Ballet at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek Nov 18th & 19th

November 17, 2016 4:30 pm

Smuin’s Christmas Ballet:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, November 18th – Sunday, November 19th, 2016
$57 – $73

Baby, it’s cold outside, but it’s sizzlin’ hot around the Bay Area when Smuin kicks off the holidays with The Christmas Ballet. From classical to cool and contemporary, Smuin offers two acts filled with a stunning and original array of ballet, tap, and jazz. A joyous celebration of dance and a true holiday classic, the San Francisco Chronicle said “there’s no better way to express the joy of the season.” This year’s program will again feature Smuin favorites as well as new pieces.

Running Time: approx. 1 hour 50 minutes, with one intermission

Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Shadelands Art Center in Walnut Creek Dec 2nd – Dec 4th

November 16, 2016 4:35 pm

Handcrafted Holiday Sale:

Shadelands Art Center
111 N. Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
Friday, December 2nd – Sunday, December 4th, 2016
Free

Center for Community Arts (formerly Civic Arts Education) will bring together handmade ceramics, glass, jewelry, paintings, drawing, prints, textiles and much more – all by Community Arts teaching artists and students. Attendees are invited to enjoy a weekend of holiday shopping and crafting at Community Arts’ Shadelands location.

The event will kick off with an opening reception Friday night, with live music, tastings from Calicraft Brewing Company, wine and appetizers. Attendees will also enjoy free craft classes and treats all weekend long. For a full event schedule, please see below. 25% of event proceeds will benefit community arts education.

Admission is free.

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