2 Theatre Square, Orinda
A new wine bar called Cine Cuvée is opening next to the Orinda Theatre where Kasper’s Hot Dogs used to be. Looks like there will be a movie/wine connection based on their Facebook page:
“Brin[g]ing cinema and wine together!”
“Cine – a combining form meaning “motion picture”
Cuvée – a type, blend, or batch of wine”
Coming Soon:
St. John Orinda
501 Moraga Way, Orinda
Saturday, September 27th, 2014 – Sunday, September 28th, 2014
10:00am – 8:00pm (11 – 7 Sunday)Join in the fun! Ahlan wa sahlan (Welcome)
Raffle Grand Prize – 2014 Honda CivicLive Entertainment
Great music from Samer, Nader Zaki & Maestro Radwan
Dancing, debke
Debke performancesDelicious Food – Your favorite Middle Eastern Foods
Shawerma, Falafel, Kebab, Grape leaves
Hummus, Spinach pies, and moreSweets
Zalabyeh, baklava, and more delicious sweetsDrinks
Beer, wine, soda, water, and Arabic coffeeChildren’s Activities
Bounce house and more activities for kidsCultural Center & Vendor Shopping Bazaar
Mat Kearney & Luce Breast Cancer Benefit Concert:
Cal Shakes Theater
100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda
Saturday, October 18th, 2014
6:00pm | $75 – $225Here’s your chance to enjoy the beautiful Cal Shakes Theater on Saturday October 18th at the first concert to support breast cancer prevention. This all-ages show starts at 6:00 pm with Devon Werkheiser, LUCE, and headliner Mat Kearney. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Fund. GA doors at 4:00 with no-host bar and concessions. For tickets, to make a donation, and more details at notes4notes.org or at ticketfly.com.
2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
From ECHO Grove:
ECHO Grove, Orinda’s newest and most unique gift shop located in Orinda Theatre Square, has announced an exciting Fall Promotion that reflects the store’s appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the town of Orinda. Starting September 1st a free handmade charm. These charms are custom designed and handmade exclusively for ECHO Grove by one of their favorite makers. They can be attached to backpacks, keychains, charm bracelets, or wine glasses. The charms will not be available for purchase, so the only way to get them is to say the secret phrase. September’s secret phrase is “Orinda-lightful”.
Bruns Memorial Amphitheater
100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda
Wednesday, September 3rd – Sunday, September 28th, 2014Like she did with last year’s inventive Romeo & Juliet, Shana Cooper will take apart another of Shakespeare’s iconic works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, putting it back together again in a way that’s sure to open your eyes and jump-start your heart.
California Independent Film Festival:
Orinda Theatre & New Rheem Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda/350 Park St, Moraga
Thursday, September 11th – Sunday, September 14th, 2014Welcome to the 17th annual California Independent Film Festival! This year’s festival is expanding to San Francisco with screenings at the Castro Theater. Anyone who has not had a chance to see a movie in this beautiful venue should attend one of the events. The Castro is definitely worth visiting! This year, the CAIFF Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and I hope that you will take the opportunity to meet the filmmakers who will be in attendance, as well as the other festival attendees. There is a wide range and variety of films, so everyone should be able to find what they like.
For our schedule, please visit caiff.org. Thank you for participating with us in this great event!
2 Theatre Square, Orinda
Kasper’s Hot Dogs is closing this month in Orinda Theatre Square due to leasing issues. Note that this is Kasper’s with a “K” which is different from Casper’s Hot Dogs in Walnut Creek. There are still other Kasper’s Hot Dogs restaurants in Fremont, Hayward and other Alameda locations according to Wikipedia.
Lamorinda Sports Cars & Coffee:
(next to) 33 Orinda Way, Orinda
Sunday, Augist 17th, 2014
9:00am – 11:00am | FreeBring your vintage or modern sports car and get a free cup of coffee. Spectators welcome!
Spotted in downtown Orinda at the roundabout at Moraga Way and Bryant Way near Orinda Theatre Square. The plaque says: Bryant Station Site which was the “terminus of the California and Nevada railroad”. It was named after San Francisco mayor Andrew J. Bryant, who “owned a large farm in Orinda Park”.
Lawrence of Arabia Free Movie Showing:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, August 14th, 2014
7:00pm | FreeAugust’s FREE classic is “Lawrence of Arabia” on August 14 at 7pm at the Orinda Theatre.