Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
8:00pm | $25It’s an election year. Make way for Durst.
Satirist, comedian, and the smartest man in comedy, Will Durst returns to his favorite Bay Area venue for one night only to land some punches right before Election Day.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 2nd – Thursday, October 8th, 2016This hilarious and heartwarming musical is a culture clash for the ages when two families from wildly different backgrounds come together to celebrate a wedding.
Then the bride’s ex-boyfriend arrives, bringing the wedding to a screeching halt and throwing both families into hysterical chaos. Plots are hatched, promises broken, secrets exposed – it’s enough to make the most experienced wedding planner throw up his hands and say “holy matrimony!”
Looking for Tarantula Love on Mount Diablo:
Mount Diablo State Park
96 Mitchell Canyon Road
Saturday, September 3rd & Sunday, September 4th, 2016
5:00pm – 7:30pm | $6/car (exact change)Join MDIA naturalists Jim Holmes, Michael Marchiano and its team of docents for a talk about Tarantulas followed by a leisurely 2.5 to 3 mile walk to see the male spiders looking for a mate. These often maligned, feared spiders are completely harmless to humans. Learn why they’re only visible as the summer wanes, where they live, what they eat, how they survive. Bring water, snacks, camera, flashlight and dress for the weather. Mitchell Canyon Picnic Area at 96 Mitchell Canyon Road; $6/car with exact change only. Reserve early as the walks fill up quickly; limited to 25 people each.
Caravanserai -Legendary Music of Santana:
Todos Santos plaza
Concord, CA
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
6:30pm – 8:00pm | Free
Hilton Concord
1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
6:00 – 9:00pm | $50Don’t miss this special evening supporting the local sustainability movement and join our wonderful community of sustainability leaders at the 8th Annual Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala.
Enjoy delicious local food and wine from our local, sustainable partners on the beautiful Hilton Concord patio, live music, a wine raffle, and much more!
We are excited to have Vice Mayor of Lafayette Mike Anderson as our Master of Ceremonies for this year’s “Inspired By Nature” themed event, celebrating our parks and open spaces. After the reception, we will present the Leadership In Sustainability and Green Building Awards, honoring those who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in making Contra Costa a healthy, resilient place to live, work, and play for generations to come.
Party in the Plaza:
Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thursday, September 1st, 2016
4:00 – 9:30pm | FreeBroadway Plaza, part of the Macerich (NYSE:MAC) portfolio of one-of-a-kind retail properties in top markets, invites residents of Walnut Creek and the East Bay to celebrate the property’s major renovation at “Party in the Plaza,” a center wide event on Thursday, September 1, from 4 pm – 9:30 pm, with many activities, including a free concert with Pop Rocks featuring Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray.
“Party in the Plaza” celebrates the major renovation at Broadway Plaza that includes more than 50 new retailers, new parking, new finishes and refreshed outdoor amenities. In addition to an appearance from Pop Rocks featuring Mark McGrath, festivities will include a variety of musical and walk around entertainment, food trucks, a kid’s zone, and other specialty booths and activities from the event’s title sponsor, NYX Professional Makeup, and co-sponsors, Boudin, Diablo magazine, Gap, iHeart and the Walnut Creek Downtown. The event will wrap up with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, August 27th, 2016Join us for a special Sci-F Day entitled “Gorilla Fest” hosted by Lord Blood Rah. Come see some of the greatest gorilla movies ever made on the big screen, including King Kong (1933), Mighty Joe Young (1949), Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952 and Konga (1961). Speical Guest will be Hollywood Legend and Oscar Nominee, Terry Moore! Ms. Moore will be attendance and inducted into the Classic Film Hall of Fame. Plus dealer tables selling Hollywood collectibles and toys!
French Movie Night: Julia and Julia:
Le Petit Cochon Cafe
1801 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
Saturday, August 20th, 2016
7:00pmWe’re celebrating Julia Child’s birthday week!!
Join us for a screening of Julie & Julia, August 20 at 7pm! Free popcorn, special menu, and $4 wine/beer!
Sneak Peek: Eugene O’Neill Festival:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
7:00 – 8:00pm | FreeExplore a (R)evolution in American Drama with Eric Hayes (Artistic Director for the Eugene O’Neill Foundation)in this behind-the-scenes look at productions from the upcoming festival, including O’Neill’s “The Emperor Jones,” Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” and Adrienne Pender’s “N.” Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with birthday cake!
Sleepy Hollow Lane, Orinda
Saturday, August 27th, 2016
6:oo – 9:30pm | $$100The Joaquin Moraga Adobe in Orinda is the oldest surviving building in Contra Costa County and is recognized as a California Historic Landmark and an Orinda City Landmark.
$100 per ticket includes entertainment, Mexican food, wine and beer and if purchased by August 1, a complementary margarita is included. Please note that the specific address on Sleepy Hollow Lane will be provided when a ticket is purchased.
Parking will be available at Sleepy Hollow School and a shuttle van will transport guests to the residence.
Due to uneven terrain and steps, comfortable flat shoes are recommended.
This is an outdoor event so dress for changeable weather.
