Saw this giant artwork being put up at Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. Pretty cool how it’s done by hand rather than a preprinted overlay.
Saw this giant artwork being put up at Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. Pretty cool how it’s done by hand rather than a preprinted overlay.
1513 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Renew Cryotherapy closed recently in downtown Walnut Creek. They opened a couple of years ago and their website is offline.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The grab-and-go juice, meal and snack spot Urban Remedy, which opened next to Veggie Grill a couple years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, closed last month. According to a letter in the window they are currently looking for a new Walnut Creek location but in the meantime you can get your Urban Remedy fix at nearby Whole Foods locations.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The furniture store Lovesac, featuring bean bag chairs and a modular sectional couch system, opened a new showroom at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. It’s hard to tell by looking at the photo below but the bean bag chair at right is gigantic. And that’s not even the largest size! If I had a stack burning a hole in my pocket I would definitely get this. Check out their online shop here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In the spring we learned that the furniture store Lovesac would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and their signage is now up. Check out their online shop here and stay tuned for their showroom to open soon…
1414 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
San Francisco-based luxury pet fashion boutique rororiri is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Consignit Couture used to be. Check out their online shop here and find out more about the founder and fashion designer here. After you’re done shopping at Neiman Marcus now you’ll be able to stroll a couple of blocks to pick up the latest in dog fashion for your pet.
From their website:
rororiri is dedicated to all our furry babies who show us unconditional love, affection, and loyalty. At rororiri, we understand that the bond between you and your dog is unique and profound. Each rororiri creation is designed to enrich your love for your furry baby. We would be honored to be a part of this journey.
Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 20th, 2018
11:00am – 6:00pm | FreeJoin us in the biergarten or on the dance floor for another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek. It’s a great place to show off your dirndl dress or don the lederhosen (not mandatory!). This free, day-long family-friendly event recreates the beloved German fall celebration.
OktoberfestWC includes live entertainment, music, dancing, arts & crafts, Bier Garden with dozens of craft beers, international music, Kinder Platz Kids Zone, gourmet food booths and over 40 vendors.
Live Entertainment Schedule:
11:00am – 12:30pm The Sons of the Soul Revivers
1:00pm – 2:00pm The Polka Dots
2:30pm – 4:00pm The Hitmen
4:30pm – 6:00pm Cut Loose
1507 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Edgy, Denmark-based Joe & the Juice is coming to rapidly urbanizing downtown Walnut Creek where D. Delucchi Fine Jewelry is currently located. Check out their menu here and apply for a job on their Walnut Creek page here. In addition to juices, shakes and coffee, they also offer various sandwiches and snacks. Find out more about them in this Fast Company article.
Live.Wild.Animal Exhibition: Animals, Inside Out:
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
10:00 – 11:00am | $15You will see and MEET a lemur, an alligator, and more!
Unleash your powers as a bone collector when you discover the hidden mysteries lying beneath the calcium of animal skulls, skeletons, and bones!
Don’t just stop with meeting exotic animals stay for the day as Lindsay truly delves into Animals Inside Out!
At Lindsay’s special day of programming we are delving INSIDE animals; What do they eat? What do their bones look like? What’s on the inside of a porcupine’s quill?
And watch Lord Richard, our turkey vulture, devour the meat off a a skull! Enjoy our afternoon Wildlife Photography which will feature real-animal X-Rays! Also learn how single use plastics get into animals but don’t get out. This special day will also host a release of Monarch Butterflies, find out what goes on Inside the chrysalis?
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Last summer we learned that San Diego-based Mike Hess Brewing Co. would be coming to The Orchards in Walnut Creek and they have now opened with a huge patio area as you can see in the photos below. Check out their online beer selection here. Interestingly Mike Hess is a Northgate High graduate!
