Walnut Creek – Page 111 – Beyond the Creek

Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Drive
Saturday, February 24th, 2018
4:00 – 6:00pm | $7

Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of art activities and learn how to make your own mustard. Complimentary refreshments will be served, including beer tasting from Walnut Creek-based Calicraft Brewing. The entire family can hang out, see Ned Kahn’s Seed Vortex exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and make something cool!
Art activities for all ages: Make a fun multi-media artwork with mustard seeds and explore the convergence of art and science with Spirograph drawings.
Mustard making: Learn how to make your own mustard from Chef Jacob Croom (Tartine Manufactory, Kronnerburger, Salesforce) and Baker Jaren Wilkinson (Tartine Manufactory & Bakery, Pain Bakery). There will be drop-in stations to mix your own mustard to take home. The mustard-making process takes approximately 20
minutes and will be happening through the length of the event while supplies last.

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Five Little Monkeys Moving Next Door in Downtown Walnut Creek

February 13, 2018 8:30 am

1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that We Olive was closing in downtown Walnut Creek and later this month the toy store Five Little Monkeys will be moving next door into this location. Check out their selection here.

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Red Speedo Playing at Lesher Center through Feb 24th in Walnut Creek

February 12, 2018 4:50 pm

Red Speedo:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, January 26th – Saturday, February 24th, 2018

Ray’s swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. Pressure builds as he confronts the lure of a deal with Speedo, the perils of family, and the unforgiving weight of success. A sharp and stylish play about swimming, survival of the fittest, and the American dream of a level playing field – or of leveling the field yourself.

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Makers Market Relocates within Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

February 8, 2018 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Makers Market, featuring American-made, handcrafted goods has relocated from their Broadway Plaza spot across from Nordstrom a few short hops away next to the Tesla showroom. Their new spot where Kit and Ace used to be, is huge and really shows off their offerings comfortably. Browse their online selection here.

On February 24th they’re having a grand opening event to “come sip, eat, create, hang out with makers, and learn about our mission to Rebuild the Legacy of American Made.” Don’t forget you can get “20% off the purchase of a single product for our Facebook followers, with mention of this promotion.”

Another upcoming event takes place March 10th with their outdoor craft fair taking place in the plaza in front of True Food Kitchen and Starbucks. From the event page:

Come shop 20+ local artists (jewelers, candles, organic body, home goods, apparel, artwork, glass, succulents) while listening to live music out in the Plaza and then enjoy spirits and bites

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Isshin Japanese Restaurant Opening Soon in Walnut Creek

February 7, 2018 11:30 am

3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek

Isshin Japanese Restaurant is opening very soon with a “new chef & menu” in Walnut Creek where Kama Sushi used to be. This will be the third Japanese restaurant in this location in the past four years. Before Kama Sushi it used to be Mika’s Japanese Cuisine.

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Wild@Night: Kiss and Tail at Lindsay Wildlife in Walnut Creek Feb 8th

February 5, 2018 4:30 pm

Wild@Night: Kiss and Tail:

Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek
Thursday, February 8th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $25 ($20 members)

Come with your special someone or get the girls together and enjoy a girls night out! Scroll down to buy tickets. We’ve got all of the makings for the hippest happy hour in town:

Unlimited Wine and Calicraft Beer
Yummy bites
Delicious desserts
Help name Lindsay’s new banana slugs
Wild Date: Discover your wild animal ambassador soulmate!
Magic Show!
Photo Booth
PLUS a meet and greet with the animals
Space is limited for this 21 and older event. Admission covers free beer, food, wine and dessert!

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Kate Spade Closes in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

February 5, 2018 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last year Coach closed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek shortly before purchasing Kate Spade for $2.4 billion and now Kate Spade has closed there as well.

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Car of the Day

February 1, 2018 8:30 am

Ford Thunderbird, spotted in downtown Walnut Creek in front of OI-C Bowl. Anyone know the year?

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OI-C Bowl Closing Next Month in Downtown Walnut Creek

January 31, 2018 11:30 am

1616 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

The Chinese restaurant OI-C Bowl is closing mid-February in downtown Walnut Creek after quite a few years in this spot. Look for Siam Fine Thai Cuisine to open here. Stay tuned…

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Bishops Cuts & Color Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

January 31, 2018 9:15 am

1639 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

Portland-based unisex hair care shop Bishops Cuts & Color, which we learned would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Lyric apartment complex back in December is now open. Check out their services here. You can see some of their pricing in the photo at bottom. This is their first East Bay location and “customers can expect a laid-back atmosphere, enjoying early MTV-style music videos on the specially curated Bishops TV platform while sipping a free beer (for those over the age of 21).”

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