Rituals Cosmetics Opening Next Month in Broadway Plaza

August 27, 2018 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics is opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek next month according to the display in front of the location next to the soon to open Johnny Was and Free People. Check out their online shop here and read an article about the founder Raymond Cloosterman here.

From their website:

They are everywhere: at any given moment, of every single day, waiting to be discovered, eager to share the beauty within them. They are the seemingly meaningless moments we all tend to overlook.
Rituals unveils these moments and reminds you to experience them with joy. Whether it’s taking a nice long bath or creating a homey atmosphere with the rich scent of Asian incense, Rituals allows you to find happiness in the smallest of things.

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TruFusion Fitness Studio Coming to Plaza Escuela in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 23, 2018 8:30 am

Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek

The fitness studio TruFusion will be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in Plaza Escuela according to the latest leasing information. This is where Spirit Halloween and Sports Authority used to be so it’s quite large at over 15,000 sf.

From their website:

With over 65 different styles of classes, and up to 240 unlimited classes per week, TruFusion provides diverse and innovative styles to help you find your edge. Heated and non-heated classes include yoga, barre, Pilates, bootcamp, boxing, cycle, aerial, kettlebell, and battle ropes. With the fusion of heat up to 103 degrees and humidity up to 40%, your experience will be taken to another level. TruFusion classes allow our members to burn up to 800 calories in one class.

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Summer Centerpieces & Cocktails Flower Arrangement Workshop at Corners Tavern in Walnut Creek August 27th

August 22, 2018 4:30 pm

Summer Centerpieces & Cocktails Flower Arrangement Workshop:

Corners Tavern
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Monday, August 27th, 2018
6:00pm | $75

Relax with friends while you learn the art of arranging gorgeous fresh cut flowers in the cozy confines of Corners Tavern. Enjoy a cocktail, light refreshments and let your creative side bloom! At the end of the night, you will take home your finished piece in a stylish vase! And if you choose to stay for dinner you’ll receive 10% off your check.

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Warriors Dance Team Auditions August 25th at Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek

August 21, 2018 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user clement127

Warriors Dance Team Auditions:

The Ultimate Fieldhouse
2675 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 25th, 2018
10:00am

The Warriors Dance Team will hold auditions for the 2018-19 team on Saturday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. at The Ultimate Fieldhouse (2675 Mitchell Drive) in Walnut Creek. The Warriors are looking for talented dancers and entertainers with an energetic personality to become ambassadors for the Warriors organization during the 2018-19 NBA season.

Finalists selected from the preliminary auditions must be available from August 26-30 to attend a finalist interview, boot camp and final auditions on Thursday, August 30. To pre-register for auditions visit Warriors.com/danceteam.

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California Fish Grill Opens at The Orchards in Walnut Creek

August 15, 2018 1:15 pm

The Orchards at Walnut Creek

The fast casual, SoCal based restaurant California Fish Grill opened last week in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here. The inside looked nice; anyone try this place out? What is your favorite dish?

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Wild@Night – A Night at (Adults Only) Camp Lindsay August 24th in Walnut Creek

August 14, 2018 4:30 pm

Wild@Night – A Night at Camp Lindsay:

Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 24th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $25 ($20 members)

Unleash your inner happy camper with this totally unique happy hour! Bring your friends, co-workers, loved ones, or fly solo on Friday, Aug. 24 from 6-9 p.m. Just like summer camp, we have a lot of activities happening especially for you:

-Scavenger hunt: Win a bald eagle feeding or handle a snake
-Meet-and-Greet with our iconic Lindsay animal ambassador, Lord Richard
-Watch as Dandelion, our desert tortoise, slowly roams her special “leave no trace” campsite
-Enjoy camp-style bites and desserts
-Sip and savor wine and CaliCraft beer

Mount Diablo Astronomical Society will help visitors gaze at the sky and California Academy of Sciences will host a geology table.

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Tutti Frutti Closes at Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek

August 14, 2018 1:15 pm

Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the frozen yogurt spot Tutti Frutti has closed in the Citrus Marketplace shopping center in Walnut Creek where the Nob Hill supermarket is located. There is an ABANDONMENT OF REAL PROPERTY letter on the door.

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Bonobos Opens at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

August 14, 2018 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In June we learned that the men’s clothing store Bonobos would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where another men’s clothing store, Ministry of Supply used to be and they have now opened. Check out their online store here.

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Rotator Taproom Opening Later this Month in Walnut Creek

August 13, 2018 1:00 pm

1415 Pine St, Walnut Creek

Farm Creek Brewing Company closed last September in Walnut Creek and now a new taproom called Rotator Taproom will be opening in the next couple of weeks in this spot. There will be 21 different brews on tap with plenty more seating including on the second floor as can be seen in the below photo. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and website here. You’ll be able to get pizza delivered from nearby Pinky’s Pizza.

From their Facebook page:

Childhood buddies Ryan Westerman, Jeff Stephens, and Marc Trapani hatched the idea of opening a craft beer taproom in their hometown of Walnut Creek. The time is almost here! Rotator Taproom will be serving up 21 rotating taps of only the finest craft beers known to mankind. Let us know which beer/brewery you’d like to see on tap for our opening beer list (or rotating in soon) by leaving a comment on our page. Opening in July, 2018. Check back soon for more details! Salud!

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Gourmet Gallop in Downtown Walnut Creek August 9th

August 7, 2018 4:30 pm

Gourmet Gallop:

Downtown Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 9th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $45

This one-of-a-kind culinary event, with wine-tasting stops, is not to be missed. All proceeds benefit Diablo Ballet’s PEEK Outreach Programs, bringing arts education to underserved students and at-risk teenagers incarcerated in the Juvenile Justice System.

Check in at Massimo Ristorante and then sip, sample and stroll your way through downtown Walnut Creek to the following locations:

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