From the shopping center that brought you the $8 haircut…
Veranda Shopping Center, Concord
Lots of activity going on at the soon-to-open Veranda shopping center in Concord. Located right next to the Willows shopping center, there’s going to be a 365 by Whole Foods supermarket, an IMAX movie theater, and plenty of shopping and dining options. As you can see in the above photo, bankruptcy has not stopped Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us from opening here on November 4th. There will be a DJ, giveaways, raffles, food trucks, a special appearance by Geoffrey the Giraffe, and other activities from 10 a.m. to noon.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
8:00pm | $23This year, don’t miss Warren Miller’s Line of Descent, presented by Volkswagen. Travel the globe, by land, air, and sea, exploring the ties that bind us. Visit skiing icons who have made the mountains their home and raised the next generation of winter adventurers.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours
Go from New Zealand, home to some of the Southern Hemisphere’s deepest lines, to the French Alps, where native son Jean Claude Killy’s legacy fills Val-D’Isere hearts with pride. In Norway, a Canadian ski patroller enjoys the company of his Norwegian brethren, and in British Columbia, the Provo brothers discover the powsurfing stashes of Mustang Powder Lodge. Cruise through the Northern Rockies with Kalen Thorien by motorcycle and rip the rugged terrain of Jackson Hole with legends like Tommy Moe and Jess McMillan.For 68 years, ski families have cheered on the official kickoff to winter with the ski film company that started it all and this year is no different. As the family grows, the traditions grow richer in Volkswagen presents Warren Miller’s Line of Descent. Deeper and fresher than ever.
4635 Clayton Rd, Concord
Mona’s Burgers is opening a second Concord location on Clayton Rd. where Cal Wok currently is according to the latest state permit information. It’s going to be called Mona’s Bar & Grill and will be their third location after Oak Grove Plaza in Concord and Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A grand opening party is going to be held at the DIY wood sign workshop studio Board & Brush in downtown Walnut Creek on November 2nd 5 – 9pm. Classes will start the following day. Check out their class schedule here. They just got their liquor license so will be serving alcohol. This will be downtown Walnut Creek’s second art and sip studio after Canvas and Cabernet.
From the event page:
Please come check us out at our GRAND OPENING PARTY! We’ll have free appetizers & drinks, lots of giveaways, and a fun evening as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Board & Brush Walnut Creek! We are a creative studio that will be offering workshops for you to make your very own customized signs and wooden projects! You will get the first chance to browse our studio and view many of the projects you can choose to create… Invite your friends and family and swing by our NEW Board & Brush Creative Studio! We can’t wait to see everyone there!
The first 50 guests will receive a gift of Board and Brush swag, and EVERYONE will receive a $10 off coupon for your first workshop!
15 raffle prizes, all with free tickets to enter:
5 Gift Bags will include a 25% Off Coupon and a B&b T-shirt — $30 value!
5 Gift Bags will include a 25% Off Coupon and a B&b hat — $50 value!
5 Gift Bags will vouchers for a FREE workshop — $65 value!To be entered in the drawings, join us at the Grand Opening and take a picture by our favorite sign in the studio, post it on Facebook and Tag our Board & Brush Walnut Creek page in your photo!
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
7:00 – 8:30pm | FreePlease welcome veteran Penguin Random House rep Wendy Pearl to our annual cherished holiday event.
Join Wendy as she presents exciting titles sure to appeal to readers and book clubs. Then join in a lively discussion about authors, the publishing industry, and writing. Books will be available for purchase just in time for the holiday season!
Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord
Over the summer we learned that a new poke restaurant called Fresh Box would be coming to the Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord near Mimi’s Cafe and they are now open. This is the same owner as STEAMBOAT located in the same shopping center. Check out their menu here. They have a soft open special where you can get a free regular ice cream sandwich after checking into their Facebook page before November 1st. Also 31% off if you come dressed in costume on Halloween. 
1373 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Gameday VR, a new virtual reality arcade we learned last month would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek is set to open very soon where Kitchen Table used to be. Check out their game selection here, including their exclusive Derek Carr’s 2 Minute Drill football game.
From their website:
At GamedayVR, we have over 6 kiosks with hardware ranging from the Starbreeze StarVR to the HTC Vive. In addition, we offer a number of GamedayVR hardware exclusives including:
- StarVR paired with HP Z VR backpacks and PhaseSpace room scale positional tracking for a completely untethered VR experience.
- HTC Vives with both TP Casts and integrated headphones for an untethered VR experience.
Music Appreciation and Discovery:
Up the Creek Records
1840 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut
Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
5:00pm (4pm middle school/high school) | FreeIf you are a music fan, looking to expand your horizons, or just love talking and sharing about music, come by Up The Creek on Wednesdays for a Music Appreciation and Discovery Session. Led by Mike Lewenson, a retired Benicia teacher, you will not only be introduced to new music but also come to a deeper understanding of the historical roots of the music you already love.
1523 Giammona Dr, Walnut Creek
A new Japanese restaurant called Tozai Izakaya from the owners of the popular spot Ramen Hiroshi is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Hamachi (later Fortress) used to be. Check out the Ramen Hiroshi menu here and stay tuned for updates… As a fan of their ramen I look forward to checking this place out!
