Lamorinda Music
81 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Thursday, June 18th, 2015
7:30pm – 10:00pm | $5Come and play with Synergy Theater
at our next Third Thursday Improv Jam! Mix it up with awesome improvisers from all over the area, learn new formats, share some of your own, and have a freakin’ blast! Just $5.00 to play or watch. Only 20 spots available so reserve your place by emailing Kenn Adams at Kenn@SynergyTheater.com
The Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 19th, 2015
5:30pm – 8:30pm | $50
Join us as we unveil this year’s Sculpture in the Garden Exhibit and Sale. Enjoy a glass of champagne while you chat with the artists and discover the inspiration behind the wonderful and imaginative pieces displayed in the Garden.
Please remember to wear comfortable shoes!
City Hall
1666 N. Main St., Walnut Creek
Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
6:00pm – 9:00pm | $30 ($40 at the door)Enjoy a special wine tasting event throughout
Downtown Walnut Creek!Receive a complimentary wine glass and map at the
starting location-City Hall Walnut Creek, 1666 N. Main St.
and begin your tour of your favorite wineries!The Wine Walk features wine tastings in downtown shops,
restaurants, and businesses, and fun prize drawings.Enjoy the beauty and unique experience of
Downtown Walnut Creek, all at your own leisurely pace!Must be 21 or older to participate.
Online ticket sales will go live on May 1st at 7:00am.
Online ticket sales will END June 17 at 11:00am.
Civic Park Community Center
1375 Civic Dr, walnut Creek
Saturday, June 13th – Sunday, June 14th, 2015
10:00am – 4:00pm (5pm on Sat) | FreeThe Coalpex Show is coming back and will take place next year, June 13-14, at the Walnut Creek Civic Center. Dealers, exhibits and more. The theme will be the 100 year anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Tramp.”
Tamara Ireland Stone Book Launch and Reception:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, June 14th, 2015
4:00pm – 6:00pm | FreeJoin Orinda-based YA author Tamara Ireland Stone for the launch of her newest novel: ‘Every Last Word.’ Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for sale – and signing by Stone.
‘Every Last Word’ tells the story of Samantha McAllister who looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the straightened hair and expertly applied makeup is a secret that her friends would never understand: Sam has Purely-Obsessional OCD and is consumed by a stream of dark thoughts and worries that she can’t turn off…
This is a free event and no registration is necessary. Come join the fun, and meet this popular local author!
Kids Day Special Olympics Fundraiser:
Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Sunday, June 14th, 2015
10:30am – 2:00pm | $5 (movie)The event is sponsored by the Moraga Police Officers Association and is a “Kids Day” that consists of a special screening of a kids movie at the New Rheem Theatre in Moraga, followed by a festival of fun activities outside (staffed by Moraga Police Officers) that includes a bounce house, carnival games, face painting, and more. The event will take place on 6/14/15 with the movie at 10:30am, followed by the festival from 12pm-2pm. All of the proceeds go to Special Olympics Northern California
Photo from roybookbinder.com
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, June 12th, 2015
8:00pm | $15 – $20Roy Book Binder. The man’s a legend, and he’s coming to Mighty Fine Guitars this Friday night, June 12.
“Musically, Roy Book Binder is equally difficult to fence in or categorize. His eclectic repertoire includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs that originated on Tin Pan Alley,” says his promo material. “The real deal,” says pal and recent MFG crowd-pleaser Ray Bonneville.
[VIDEO]Show starts at 8:00pm. Doors at 7:15. This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person.
Free Movie Showing the Karate Kid:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
7:00pm | FreeThe next free classic movie of the month is “Karate Kid” on Thursday June 11 at 7pm at Orinda Theatre. Come early as we expect this to be very full!
Round the Mountain Hike:
Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center
96 Mitchell Canyon Rd, Clayton
Sunday, June 7th, 2015
10:30am – 5:00pm | $6 (parking)This classic loop features views in all directions as the trail circles the park’s namesake peak (elev. 3849’) via Deer Flat, Murchio Gap, Prospector’s Gap and Oak Knoll. Between Prospector’s Gap and Oak Knoll, this eight-mile hike passes through sections that burned in the September 2013 Morgan Fire. Late season wildflowers should be abundant. Steady relaxed pace with lunch break. Wear good hiking shoes; bring liquids and snacks; dress in layers, apply sunscreen and be prepared for poison oak.
Meet: Diablo Valley Overlook at Juniper Campground
Parking: $10 per vehicle
For more information: jvanakkeren@comcast.net
2nd Annual EBRC Nerdy Cosplay Field Day:
Larkey Park
2771 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek
Sunday, June 7th, 2015
10:00am – 5:00pm | $5EBRC is East Bay Renegade Cosplay and we have been around for about two years now with almost 200 members on our Meetup.com site and continue to host all kinds of cosplay related events. This is going to be an all-ages cosplay event jam-packed with nerdy contests and activities! Since this is the second year that we are hosting it, I have reserved a spot at a mid-sized park. So despite reserving the largest space there, there is an event capacity limit of 300 people. This means that to ensure you get a spot you should pre-pay for the event using the link below. (Which will also help me to purchase food, awards, prizes, etc.) I will be putting up a schedule of activities when it gets closer to the event as well as sign-ups and other details, but so far we have been kicking around the ideas of a costume contest, trivia contests, photo shoots, cosplay photography contests and a myriad of other activities including a fabric/costume swap! We learned a lot from last year and have several plans in the works! We hope to see you there!
Fee: $5 per person. This will (hopefully) cover the cost of the picnic site, food, drinks and the awards for the many contests taking place during the field day! Here’s the link to pre-pay for the event:http://www.eventsbot.com/
events/eb456335086 There’s also an option to purchase a booster ticket which will get you a special little trinket at the event, but will mostly just help us cover our costs. If you’re willing and able to get one of those tickets it would be greatly appreciated! 🙂