Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a few months but the women’s bohemian clothing store Free People has reopened in a much larger spot in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, especially compared to their former cramped location. Check out their online store here.
Shabby Creek on Main
2670 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 12th, 2018Relax in our garden of delights with merchandise designed to help you create a refuge of peace and tranquility in your back yard. Even if your space is small you can bring the outdoors inside with natural elements to give an expansive feeling to your surroundings. Patio furniture is just the beginning, our vendors will work to present vignettes celebrating the glories of the garden. Join us on Saturday May 12th for our annual garden party event. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while browsing and receive one of our acclaimed succulent planter boxes free with the purchase of $75 or more while they last. (Please see photo). We hope to see you then, bring a friend and stay a while!
www.shabbycreekonmain.com
2670 N. Main St.
Walnut Creek CA 94597
Hours of operation
Wednesday and Sunday noon to 5
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 to 5Plenty of FREE parking in our private lot behind the stores
1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Str8 Edge Barber Shop is relocating June 1st from their hidden downtown Walnut Creek spot on Locust St. to the former LaserAway location on N. Main St. Check out their Facebook page here. Late last year LaserAway relocated around the corner to the Lyric complex.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
5:00 – 8:00pm | $50 ($40 in advance)Taste & Toast to Education is a family-friendly event and benefits public education in Walnut Creek. Participants get a sample of food, drink and/or potential discounts at each of the participating venues in Downtown Walnut Creek. Event booklets cost $40 in advance and can be purchased at www.wcefk12.org/events – all proceeds go to helping our schools!
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the online thrift store ThredUp would be relocating a few blocks away in downtown Walnut Creek where Five Little Monkeys used to be and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here.
“Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Maria Maria Walnut Creek! We’ll have Jose Angel Gonzalez and DJ Slammin’ Sam bringing the music all day long!!” 1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Fiesta Nueva: Annual Gala Fundraiser:
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 6th, 2018
2:00 -5:00 pm | $75From Cuba to Mexico, from Puerto Rico to Peru, savor the flavors of Latin America at The Gardens’ Annual Gala Fundraiser!
Join us on Sunday, May 6th for Fiesta Nueva, an afternoon garden party on the beautiful, flower-filled grounds of The Gardens at Heather Farm. Guests will enjoy a variety of Latin American-inspired appetizers, refreshing beverages and live salsa music while celebrating spring in the garden and raising funds for The Gardens’ nonprofit programs.
At Fiesta Nueva, we’re bringing the spirit of some of Latin America’s most iconic cities to Walnut Creek, where you’ll feel as though you’re sipping margaritas in Cabo, savoring ceviche in Lima, trying tasty tostones in San Juan, grabbing some gaucho-style steak in Buenos Aires, and salsa dancing through the streets of Havana.
Event admission includes:
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Main Street Deli closed in downtown Walnut Creek; thanks to a reader for sending the above photo showing a new sushi spot opening in its place called Roll House Specialty Rolls. Stay tuned…
Photo by Aris Bernales
Diablo Ballet’s Celebrated Masters featuring Red Shoes:
Del Valle Theatre
1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 4th – Saturday, May 5th, 2018
$25 – $47The program will feature the highly anticipated World Premiere of Red Shoes, choreographed by Diablo Ballet’s Resident Choreographer, Robert Dekkers.
Robert Dekkers new ballet, Red Shoes, is an imaginative interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale. Set to the thrilling score by Academy Award nominated composer Philip Glass, the ballet explores the birth, evolution, and ultimate demise of the ego. Red Shoes will feature costumes designed by celebrity fashion designer, Cassidy Haley, who has created for P!nk and Fergie to name a few.
1271 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Late last year we learned that an adult day care center would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Baja Fresh used to be, next to the Habit Burger Grill. It turns out it’s not an adult day care center at all but rather the Trinity Center for the homeless and working poor, which relocated a few blocks away. Note that they are closed on weekends.
From their website:
Trinity Center offers a Safety Net of Basic Human Services, including:
- Food, breakfast & hot lunch
- Showers & Laundry
- Clothing
- Mail and Telephone Access
- Referral Services
- Help with benefit applications
- Community
Trinity Center serves people who are homeless and those experiencing poverty. The Center is an opportunity for community and a safe place off the street.
