February 4th, Superbowl Sunday. Stadium Pub, Walnut Creek’s oldest sports bar is the perfect place to watch a football game. This Walnut Creek pub is covered with 47 TVs! With a full bar, plenty of pub grub, and 23 draught beers, The Stadium is an ideal Super Bowl viewing location. Get there early because seating is first come, first served.
February 14th, Valentine’s Day 3 Ways:
On a Boat: Hornblower Cruises’ Romantic Valentine’s Day cruise. On the three-hour cruise, you’ll enjoy a four-course seated dinner, music and dancing, and stunning view of the bay. hornblower.com.
On a Boat: Hornblower Cruises’ Romantic Valentine’s Day cruise. On the three-hour cruise, you’ll enjoy a four-course seated dinner, music and dancing, and stunning view of the bay. hornblower.com.
On a Train: get on board the Napa Valley Wine Train. With several dining and wine-tasting options, the train is perfect for a day of beautiful scenery paired with food, wine, and classic romance. winetrain.com/holiday/valentines-day.
Animal-Style: unusual romance at the Oakland Zoo. Its special program includes stories of animal courtship and an illuminating look into their sex lives. oaklandzoo.com.
February 16th, Chinese new year Ring in the year of the Dog! People born in these years are said to be loyal, helpful and honest. Get out of the East Bubble and head to San Francisco’s Chinatown, the largest (and we think best) in the country! Parades, firecrackers, great food, and dragons, oh my! sftravel.com
January 6th, Danville Farmer’s Market Farmers’ Market Come for the freshest seasonal fare, and leave with fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, nuts, bedding plants, fresh breads, and delicious specialty food items. 9am-1pm, Railroad Ave parking lot
January 8th, FREE, Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction In this fun and interactive class, learn why mindfulness is such a powerful tool for personal transformation and lasting change. 7-9pm, Harmony Yoga, 1533 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
January 10, Getting Organized for an Emergency, by the Spiffy Chicks. It's easy to spin into overwhelm when you read everything out there about how to prepare for an emergency. Our goal is to break it all down into SIMPLE and PRACTICAL steps that you can implement right away to help your family. We'll talk you through it. We'll give you the checklists. It's all free. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Auditorium, Moraga www.spiffychicks.com
January 20th, Contra Costa Women’s March Save the date! January 20, 2018 we march again! Bring the whole family! RSVP on our website at www.womensmarchcontracosta.org. Like us on Facebook to stay in-the-know!
January 20th, Foolish Mortals! Presented by MooNiE and BrooN. A no-holds-barred improvised adventure of comedy through landscape of whips, knives, nails and clubs -- juggling nonsense with the dexterity of two! 7:30 PM Margaret Lesher Theatre Walnut Creek, lesherartscenter.org
January 26th & 27th, Petty Theft: Tribute to Tom Petty An Evening in tribute to Tom Petty! Don't miss The Bay Area's BEST tribute band to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers! Town Hall Theater, Lafayette 7pm, $30 Advance $35 At-Door
October 13 - November 11, 2017 Billy Elliot, The Musical. Lesher Center for the Arts.
An inspiring celebration of the journey of one boy who hangs up his boxing gloves for ballet shoes. Music by Elton John.
An inspiring celebration of the journey of one boy who hangs up his boxing gloves for ballet shoes. Music by Elton John.
November 2, 5pm, FREE. Dia de los Muertos Celebration. At this time of year, when the veil between the living and the dead is thought to be at it's most diaphanous, gather in the heart of Downtown Berkeley to celebrate with food trucks, a wine and beer garden, FREE skeletal face painting, and arts and crafts. Mariachi music promises to make the evening magical!
November 9th- FREE Movie Night at Orinda Theater! The Orinda Theatre hosts a free movie night at 7 pm on every second Thursday of the month.
Every month showcases a new interesting classic title and sometimes you can catch special guest appearances by actors and film makers. Bring some popcorn $ and enjoy the show.
Every month showcases a new interesting classic title and sometimes you can catch special guest appearances by actors and film makers. Bring some popcorn $ and enjoy the show.
Saturday, Nov 11th- FREE! Discovery Day at AT&T Park! The stadium will be transformed into a science wonderland for the 7th annual concluding event of the Bay Area Science Festival for a free science extravaganza.
Saturday, Nov 11th- FREE National Parks Day! Park and explore free of charge all national parks/monuments including nearby Muir Woods, Yosemite, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Pinnacles. Check out nps.gov for more info.
Thursday, Nov 30th, 6-9pm. FREE Holiday Parade of Lights, Downtown Walnut Creek. Music and festivities for the whole family will fill Broadway Plaza with the return of a holiday tradition! Plus, following the parade down Broadway Plaza Street, Santa Claus will light the center’s promenade Christmas Tree!
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Public Art Walking Tour, September 16th, 11am. Meet in front of the Lesher Center for a one hour, docent-led walking tour of Walnut Creek’s wonderful downtown public art collection!
Lesher Arts Center Presents The Beach Boys Experience. September 16th. Two hours of the best Beach Boys music, just like you remember it!
Support organ donation on September 9th at Heather Farms Park. 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash. Register at 5k.dnwest.org
Movies Under the Stars, August 25th, FREE. Bring a picnic to Heather Farms park, then celebrate Summer Lovin’ with the classic movie, Grease!
Free Admission Fridays at Lindsay Wildlife Experience. August 18th, noon-5pm. (every third Friday.)
Lesher Arts Center Presents Legally Blonde, The Musical. August 4-12 Based on the award-winning Broadway musical!
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Calling All Sculptors to the Ruth Bancroft Gardens in Walnut Creek, a world renowned public garden famous for its extensive collection of rare succulent and drought-tolerant plants. It provides a spectacular backdrop for artists to display their sculptures. Each year, dozens of artists, including many new to the Bay Area art scene, produce and install public-scale outdoor sculptures. Prizes: Best in Show - $600, 2nd prize - $400, 3rd prize - $200; Peoples Choice -$200 Exhibition Date: June 17 - August 13, 2017 Entries Due: Friday, April 14, 2017
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Sisters Matsumoto at Lesher, March 31 - April 29, 2017, Presented by Center REPertory, Lesher Center for the Arts. Three sisters discover secrets, lost opportunities, and new beginnings in this charming story of a bittersweet homecoming.
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Walnut Creek Restaurant Week, April 23-30 Dozens of local restaurants are participating! Save the date, and loosen your belts!
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Walnut Creek First Wednesdays Street Fest is BACK! April 5th, 5:30-8:30pm, Cypress Street, Live entertainment, outdoor eats, art, fashion, shopping, and FREE parking!
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19th Annual San Francisco Independent Film Festival, February 1-16th sfindie.com
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Free First Sunday | April 2016
Sunday, April 3, 2016, 10 am–6 pmIt’s Spring at OMCA! Visit special exhibitions in all three of OMCA’s galleries: Art, History, and Natural Sciences, for free! Check out the final weeks of UNEARTHED: Found + Made, highlighting contemporary art juxtaposed with the practice of suiseki, or the Japanese art of stone collection, refinement, and appreciation. Ring in the new season with Bees: Tiny Insect, Big Impact in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences. Check out the Architecture Tour at 1 pm, and the California Art Tour at 2 pm. Pick up a treat for yourself or a loved one in the OMCA Store. Enjoy a lunch or snack in Blue Oak café. Spend a day with us and find out why TripAdvisor reviewers call OMCA, “a hidden gem.”
Click Here-----> http://museumca.org/2016/free-first-sunday-april-2016
Sunday, April 3, 2016, 10 am–6 pmIt’s Spring at OMCA! Visit special exhibitions in all three of OMCA’s galleries: Art, History, and Natural Sciences, for free! Check out the final weeks of UNEARTHED: Found + Made, highlighting contemporary art juxtaposed with the practice of suiseki, or the Japanese art of stone collection, refinement, and appreciation. Ring in the new season with Bees: Tiny Insect, Big Impact in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences. Check out the Architecture Tour at 1 pm, and the California Art Tour at 2 pm. Pick up a treat for yourself or a loved one in the OMCA Store. Enjoy a lunch or snack in Blue Oak café. Spend a day with us and find out why TripAdvisor reviewers call OMCA, “a hidden gem.”
Click Here-----> http://museumca.org/2016/free-first-sunday-april-2016
Free Frozen Yogurt: National Frozen Yogurt Day
Yogurtland celebrates by giving away free frozen yogurt with toppings from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Walnut Creek – 1247 S California Blvd
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Yogurtland celebrates by giving away free frozen yogurt with toppings from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Walnut Creek – 1247 S California Blvd
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Thursday, February 9, 2017 10:00 am - 5:00 pmFamily and Adult Activities, Special EventsWild Valentines at Lindsay is a celebration of love! Learn some facts about our wild friends and their love lives. We’ll have special crafts for kids all week long!
Which wildlife mom knows her young by their scent? Which shares her nest with other moms, while the “teenagers” help raise the babies? Find out how our wild neighbors raise families and find mates during Wild Valentines at Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Wednesday, Feb. 8–Sunday, Feb. 12.
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Which wildlife mom knows her young by their scent? Which shares her nest with other moms, while the “teenagers” help raise the babies? Find out how our wild neighbors raise families and find mates during Wild Valentines at Lindsay Wildlife Experience, Wednesday, Feb. 8–Sunday, Feb. 12.
Click Here----> https://lindsaywildlife.org/events/wild-valentines-lindsay/
Edible Excursions tours are about more than just food. We like to think of our tours as cultural experiences. Our award-winning excursions lead food lovers throughout the Bay Area's most delicious neighborhoods, taking you behind-the-scenes into local communities where artisanal small businesses thrive.
Explore one of 10 tasty food tours with our experienced team of guides (or "epicurean concierges" as we like to call them), including San Francisco's famous Ferry Building Marketplace and eclectic Mission District, burgeoning Uptown Oakland, and Berkeley's iconic Gourmet Ghetto. Hear personal stories from chefs and farmers, learn the history of the neighborhood, discover the importance of local, seasonal, and sustainable eats, and taste signature dishes from stops along the way. Just be sure to bring your appetite!
We hope you'll join us so you too can uncover delicious treasures, one bite at a time.
.Click Here-----> gourmetghetto.org/Events_and_Classes
Explore one of 10 tasty food tours with our experienced team of guides (or "epicurean concierges" as we like to call them), including San Francisco's famous Ferry Building Marketplace and eclectic Mission District, burgeoning Uptown Oakland, and Berkeley's iconic Gourmet Ghetto. Hear personal stories from chefs and farmers, learn the history of the neighborhood, discover the importance of local, seasonal, and sustainable eats, and taste signature dishes from stops along the way. Just be sure to bring your appetite!
We hope you'll join us so you too can uncover delicious treasures, one bite at a time.
.Click Here-----> gourmetghetto.org/Events_and_Classes