Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last year the San Francisco-based, Paris-inspired clothing store Les Lunes opened in Broadway Plaza next to the fountain and they recently relocated to a much larger spot where Kit and Ace used to be. Check out their collection here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Photo by Flickr user goodnight_london
Haight-Ashbury District
Haight St. & Ashbury St, San Francisco
Sunday, June 11th, 2017
11:00am – 5:30pm | FreeThe 2017 Haight-Ashbury Street Fair will be taking place on Sunday, June 11, 2017, from 11 am to 5:30 pm. HASF will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of “The Summer of Love”. This 40/50 milestone is sure to draw a lot of attention to the cultural and historical contributions that were developed The Haight and went on to influence a generation.
1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The burger joint featuring LA and Oaktown style street food 310 Eatery has been open for a few weeks now in their previous Redux Lounge location on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and their craft-draft partner Urban Alley is expected to open a bar inside within the next few weeks. In addition to a full liquor bar featuring craft cocktails from the mixologist at Oakland’s A16, they also plan on rolling out an indoor beer garden featuring plenty of drafts. I look forward to having a burger with a cold beer here soon!
Photo by Flickr user Núcleo Editorial
Earlier this week we learned about a sexual assault that took place inside an Uber car during a dropoff in Moraga. Last year I asked about whether anyone used ride hailing services but didn’t even mention the potential to be assaulted. Is riding Uber potentially more dangerous than a taxi? Will you continue using Uber or do you have second thoughts?
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, June 8th, 2017
7:00 PM | FreeWelcome to the singing and dancing world of “Grease,” the most successful movie musical of all time. Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John) and leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
The spa Spavia is coming to the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center with their first California location. Check out their services here.
From their website:
Our locally owned spa will have you in a luxurious robe and spa sandals, where you will begin to relax in our retreat area. Our retreat area is equipped with motivational reading materials, soothing music, comfortable seating, and an assortment of hot teas and tea mints. By the time one of our highly skilled and trained massage therapists or estheticians comes to greet you, our relaxing day spa will have put you into a state of bliss
408 Hartz Ave, Danville
The women’s fashion boutique Duchess, which relocated from Lafayette to Danville a few years ago has closed.
From the Duchess Facebook page:
Please come and say farewell to Duchess at 408 Hartz Ave in Danville until Friday!! Since opening 10 years ago I got engaged, had two babies, moved the shop, parents moved to a different country have a niece and nephew, personally moved three times myself… needless to say at 25 when I thought I knew everything and had zero fears I jumped into opening my own business it has been an amazing experience and I have met so many amazing people.
Walnut Creek First Wednesday Bikes, Bites & Blues Fest:
Cypress Street, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
5:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeFestivities include live entertainment, arts & crafts, shopping, treats & more!
1840 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
A cool, new record store which also sells “Brand New Old-World Goods”, Up the Creek Records opened earlier this month on the second floor in Tice Valley Plaza in Walnut Creek. In addition to vinyl, they also carry a sweet selection of hand-picked goods, many made locally such as clothing by Devium, Vintage Electric Bikes, Cielomar Jewelry, books and more. Although some things look used, everything in the store is new including the aged electric Nash guitars.
They are open Thursdays through Saturdays from 1 – 7pm and will be hosting musical events here as well. Check for updates on their Instagram page here.
There is something for everyone here, men, women and even children, including musically-themed books for both young and older kids. One of the great things here is the listening room where one can check out how the albums sound on Spotify with a fine looking picture of David Bowie hanging on the wall. There will also be local artists featured as well. Even if vinyl is not your thing I recommend checking this fun shop out!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
