Beyond the Creek

San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show at Fort Mason Center through Feb 11th

February 9, 2018 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user baia

San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show:

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco
Friday, February 9th – Sunday, February 11th, 2018
$15

The San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show, now in its 32nd year is the premiere show of its kind in the United States, welcoming over 70 dealers and featuring exciting exhibits presented by galleries from our Featured Country: Australia as well as other museum quality exhibitions.

This year’s Tribal & Textile Art Show comes along at an exciting time, when the fine arts environment has embraced the natural connection between tribal, modern, and contemporary. Some of the exhibitors are already exploring the dialogue between contemporary and tribal art in their galleries, with great fanfare.

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Frujuice coming to Sunvalley mall in Concord

February 9, 2018 1:30 pm

Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord

San Jose-based Frujuice is opening in a permanent spot on the second floor of the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu (towards the bottom) here. I look forward to trying the Juicy Spicy Papaya dish/drink!

From their website:

Ortega produce began to sell fruit at the San Jose Capital Flea Market. Years later getting a permanent location at the San Jose Berryessa Flea Market where the opportunity was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Ortega. Ortega Produce would later be known for being the first traditional Mexican fruits stand to San Jose and to the Bay Area. Ortega Produce was the first to introduce Fruta Fresca inspired by the street fruit vendors from Mexico in a cup topped off with chili salt and lemon cocos helados fresh coconuts and Aguas Frescas made with fresh natural fruit juices 100% mexico style.

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Friday Question of the Day – Favorite Day Trip Excursions?

February 9, 2018 8:30 am

Recently I drove down to Monterey Bay Aquarium. It had been a few years since the last time I visited and I enjoyed seeing familiar animals such as jellyfish, sea otters, sharks, sardines, anchovies and of course the kelp forest. Seeing my son interact with the animals made it even more special. What is your favorite day trip excursion?

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Sweet Thursday Presents: John Lescroart at Lafayette Library Feb 15th

February 8, 2018 4:30 pm

Sweet Thursday Presents: John Lescroart:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, February 15th, 2018
7:00pm – 8:00pm | Free

Join us for an evening with John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author known for his series of legal and crime thriller novels featuring Dismas Hardy. His latest novel, Poison, shows that Dismas is still a force to reckoned with inside the courtroom.

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Huzzah! Canyon Club Brewery Opening in Moraga this Summer

February 8, 2018 11:30 am

1558 Canyon Rd, Moraga

Amazing news as sleepy Moraga of all places is getting a new brewery / restaurant called Canyon Club Brewery. Located in a former bank sharing an ample parking lot with Orchard Supply Hardware near the intersection of Moraga Way and Moraga Rd, it’s expected to open later this summer. The triangular modern architecture with plenty of outdoor space will be a fabulous showcase for what could prove to become a destination spot bringing in not only locals but others from around Lamorinda and beyond. In addition to a restaurant and on-site brewery, stay tuned for more exciting details to come!

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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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East Bay Comic Con Feb 11th in Concord

February 7, 2018 4:45 pm

East Bay Comic Con:

Crowne Plaza
45 John Glenn Dr, Concord
Sunday, February 11th, 2018
10:00am – 5:00pm | $8 (kids under 8 free)

Comic Books (from Golden Age to Modern), Original Art, Comic Book Creators, Fantasy fun, gaming, Toys, Costumes and more… this is a place for all fans and friend of C the Comic Book World… whether you are called a Geek or a Nerd… all are welcome to this place of Comic Book Worship. All are welcome!

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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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Free Movie – When Harry met Sally playing at Orinda Theatre on Feb 8th

February 6, 2018 4:30 pm

Free Movie – When Harry met Sally:

Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, February 8th, 2018
6:30 PM | Free

Harry and Sally meet when she gives him a ride to New York after they both graduate from the University of Chicago. The film jumps through their lives as they both search for love, but fail, bumping into each other time and time again. Finally a close friendship blooms between them, and they both like having a friend of the opposite sex.

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spavia opens in Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

February 6, 2018 1:00 pm

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Over the weekend Colorado-based spavia opened their first spa in the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center. Check out the Pleasant Hill services including pricing here. In addition to per-treatment payment options they also various memberships for with better pricing here. I checked out the inside and they have nice women’s (and men’s) rest lounges offering tea and heated neck towels. Showers are available as well. Looks very relaxing! The owners have plenty of spa experience and were very nice and welcoming. Check it out if you’re in the area.

From their website:

spavia is your spa, where you select the treatments that best suit you. our therapists and estheticians will care and deliver results to you in the most personalized, professional manner possible. enjoy the spa amenities before and after your treatment. unwind in the spavia retreat room with your spa robe, spa sandals and a warm aromatherapy neck pillow for a relaxing experience.

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