Events

Generation of Dreams Playing:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 20th & Friday, August 21st, 2015
7:00pm | $20
Generation of Dreams tells the story of two college students who are fed up with the social injustices that plague society. These students come together in hopes of getting others involved to fight these problems of racial and social inequalities. In the process of doing this, they realize they come from a generation of people who are quick to complain but at times, slow to take action.
This play brings into question the effects of social media activism, the struggles of chasing dreams, and navigating through the difficulties of trying to uplift and unite their community.The  play also makes historical references to leaders such as Fred Hampton, Ella Baker, Huey P Newton and other community organizers.

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Photo by Flickr user davehamster

CalSTAR Helicopter Demonstration:

Heather Farm Park (northern most fields #5 and #6)
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Monday, August 17th, 2015
6:30pm | Free

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CalSTAR) will demonstrate the helicopter landing process and deliver a safety briefing on Monday, August 17 at 6:30 pm at Heather Farm Park (northern most fields #5 and #6) in Walnut Creek. The free demonstration is being sponsored by the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and is open to the general public. CalSTAR personnel will discuss how and when air transport is appropriate for trauma and medical patients in the field, what makes a safe landing zone, and safety practices around helicopters.

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Roy Orbison Returns:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 15th, 2015
8:00pm | $25 – $45
Wiley Ray and the Big O Band, a regionally-touring musical group paying tribute to Roy Orbison.

One Night, back in 2004, Country Western singer Wiley Ray was enticed into performing “Oh Pretty Woman” at a karaoke bar.  When he finished, he was treated to stunned silence and then thunderous applause.

This singular event blossomed into Wiley Ray and the Big O Band, a regionally-touring musical group paying tribute to one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.  Wiley was already something of an expert on All Things Roy (go ahead, ask him something) and a fan from the earliest days so it was no stretch to go “Roy” all the way.

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Jazz at the Lesher Center – Dick Hyman Quintet:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 8th, 2015
5:00pm & 8:00pm | $40

Legendary pianist Dick Hyman has recorded over 100 albums, and his film scores include Moonstruck, Zelig, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Broadway Danny Rose, Hanna and Her Sisters and Radio Days. Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen’s credits include Rosemary Clooney, Hank Jones, Kenny Burrell and Tony Bennett, and his CDs have won many awards. Arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist, Ken Peplowski has played with Sonny Stitt, Benny Goodman, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee and Madonna.

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Movies under the Stars – Big Hero 6:

Heather Farm Park (Ballfield #2)
Ballfield #2, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 7th, 2015
Dusk | $2 (suggested)

Attention Families!

Bring your picnic and watch the stars come out over Mt. Diablo. Stay for the movie and you’ll see some pretty impressive stars on our screen, too.

Please do not bring pets.
Weather Permitting.

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CrossFit Walnut Creek 3 Year Anniversary Party:

CrossFit Walnut Creek
1628 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 8th, 2015
2:00pm – 6:00pm | Free

Games!
Competitions!
Prizes!
Vendors!
Food!
Fun!

Come find out what makes CrossFit Walnut Creek THE destination for fitness in Downtown Walnut Creek.

Who knows…maybe you could win a free membership, CrossFit schwag or other cool stuff!

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