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December 2018
Livermore Shakespeare Festival presents A Christmas Memory
Holiday Readings including “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote directed by Michael Wayne Rice Swirl on the Square, Downtown Livermore 21 S. Livermore Avenue Wednesday, December 5 @ 7pm Wednesday, December 12 @ 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm Wednesday, December 19 @ 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm Celebrate the season with friends, family or co-workers and Livermore Shakespeare Festival artists as they present a staged reading of classic holiday stories. Guests will enjoy delicious wine and tapas from Swirl on…
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The Doo Wop Project Christmas
THE DOO WOP PROJECT CHRISTMAS Thu, December 20 @ 7:30 pm Bankhead Presents: The Doo Wop Project Christmas Show Tracing the evolution of the doo wop sound, from classic street corner harmonies to the top of the radio charts, The Doo Wop Project features stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical. Their authenticity of sound and vocal excellence recreate and reimagine favorite melodies of the era, as well as doo wop-inspired renditions of contemporary songs. With…
Find out more »Irish Christmas in America
IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA Fri, December 21 @ 8:00 pm Bankhead Presents: Irish Christmas In America Now in its 14th season, Irish Christmas in America brings together world-class musicians, singers and dancers in an intimate and engaging performance rich in history, humor, and boundless energy. Pensive ballads, lively instrumentals and thrilling Irish dance, plus evocative photographic images, create an enchanting start to the holiday season. Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of the award-winning lrish group Téada, the 2018 tour welcomes…
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Fleetwood Mask Holiday Concert
Fleetwood Mask is the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band! The band performs the greatest hits of Fleetwood Mac from the 1960's blue band with Peter Green, through the Bob Welch era, and the most popular lineup featuring Lindsey, Stevie, and Christine. They are hosting their first holiday show featuring the best of their Fleetwood Mac show combined with holiday music. This will be a unique show - unlike any other! They will have special guests joining them to fill the…
Find out more »Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Ultimate Christmas Show
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW Sun, December 23 @ 5:00 pm Bankhead Presents: Reduced Shakespeare Company Join the Reduced Shakespeare Company at the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Universalist Church where “all faiths are welcome because we’ll believe anything.” But there’s a problem … none of the acts scheduled to perform have arrived, so the three members of the Reduced Shakespeare Company are pressed into service to perform the entire Variety Show and…
Find out more »Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off Comedy Show at Firehouse Arts Center
Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off! Date/Time Thursday, December 27 • 8:00 PM Buy Tickets $20 – $30 Starring Will Durst & Friends The 26th Annual Big Fat Year-End Kiss-Off Comedy Show is proud to present an evening of pure yuks at the expense of the year 2018 (talk about plenty of material). Stand-up, improvisation and loosely written sketches guaranteed to mock, scoff and taunt with taste.
Find out more »DLUX Puppets
DLUX PUPPETS Sun, December 30 @ 2:00 pm “Alice in Wonderland” With remarkable puppetry and clever digital scenery, the classic tale of Alice’s journey through the marvelous world of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts becomes a fun musical adaptation for all ages. In this visually engaging production by the nationally-recognized DLUX Puppet Company, all of the characters who encounter Alice are intricately engineered life-size puppets, hand-built and voiced by founder Derek Lux. Derek is…
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New Years Eve Celebration at the Bankhead
NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION AT THE BANKHEAD Mon, December 31 @ 8:00 pm Join in a lively annual celebration sure to entertain and get everyone ready for 2019! Enjoy a great show with Nomad Hustle in the theater followed by complimentary champagne, wine and coffee, as well as a delicious dessert buffet in the lobby before heading out to ring in the new year. How to describe NOMAD HUSTLE? A melting pot of sound and soul, the band brings together…
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Comedy with Liz Grant and Friends
In this monthly stand-up comedy series, Liz Grant brings a host of Bay Area and L.A. comedians to the Village Theatre stage! Join these seasoned performers for this hilarious series. 16+ unless accompanied by an adult. Stay tuned for information about headlining and featured comedians!
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Collision of Rhythm at Firehouse Arts Center
Sunday, January 6 • 2:00 PM $20 – $30 Sophisticated Funk! Collision of Rhythm is what happens when you combine an elite tap dancing percussion/marimba virtuoso with a master vocal percussionist juggler! Bronkar and Aaron deliver a high-energy, impactful show full of innovative musical feats, spontaneous audience interaction and tons of laughter and excitement! Their performance is a non-stop, mind-blowing cavalcade of percussion, juggling, tap dancing, vocal percussion, marimba, comedy, singing, and audience interaction.
Find out more »Don Quixote at the Bankhead Theater
Russian National Ballet presents "Don Quixote" Bankhead Presents: Russian National Ballet Dedicated to preserving the timeless beauty of the Russian ballet tradition, the extraordinary dancers of the Russian National Ballet bring to the stage their acclaimed production of the classic story of Don Quixote’s final quest. The aging Spanish nobleman, convinced by a dream that he has been called to perform knightly deeds in the service of the beautiful Dulcinea, sets off with his loyal squire to seek adventure. Mistaking…
Find out more »Celebrate African American Culture at Bankhead Theater
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center will offer a free family event celebrating African American heritage in the Bankhead lobby on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Central to the event will be an explanation and presentation of the Kwanzaa holiday, plus dancing, drumming, hands-on craft tables, and an African safari booth for all ages. A historical display will celebrate the contributions of African people in America, from Sojourner Truth to Neil deGrasse Tyson, Barack Obama and more. The event is co-sponsored by…
Find out more »The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Bankhead Theater
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
Find out more »Melissa Manchester at the Bankhead Theater
After soaring to stardom with “Midnight Blue” in 1975, Melissa Manchester built a reputation as a compelling singer and songwriter. Hits such as “Through the Eyes of Love,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “Just You and I” brought her international acclaim, before her disco-inspired “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” won her the Grammy Award in 1982 for Best Female Vocalist. Manchester has collaborated with a who’s who of artists including Bette Midler, Barbara Streisand, Roberta Flack, Kathy…
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Jake Shimabukuro at the Bankhead Theater
Innovative Master of the Ukulele With his recently released album “The Greatest Day,” Jake Shimabukuro again demonstrates what makes him one of the most exceptional and innovative ukulele player in the history of the instrument. His pure virtuosity and unique playing style has been compared to such musical titans as Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis and draws on a remarkable breadth of musical influences. His music breathes fresh life into everything from covers of hard-driving rock classics and jazz songbook…
Find out more »White Crane Winery & Eight Bridges Brewing Company
When: Sunday, January 20th Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm Price: $65 per person. Includes full crab dinner and live music. Advanced paid reservations required. Always sells out. Call Nick now at 925-321-5463 Where: Eight Bridges Brewery 332 Earhart Way Livermore CA Details: 15th Annual Charity Crab Feed. Supporting Cancer Research & the Veterans Memorial. Location: Eight Bridges Brewery 332 Earhart Way Livermore Date: January 20,2019 Social Hour: 4-5:00PM Dinner 5:8:00PM Price: $65 includes tax & gratuity Advance Paid reservations required. Menu:…
Find out more »Branford Marsalis Quartet at the Bankhead Theater
Branford Marsalis Quartet Branford Marsalis has stayed the course. From his early acclaim as a saxophonist bringing new energy and new audiences to jazz, he has refined and expanded his talents and his horizons as a musician, composer, bandleader and educator – a 21st Century mainstay of artistic excellence. Branford grew up in the rich musical environment of New Orleans, the son of famed pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis and the oldest of his three jazz-playing siblings. He formed his…
Find out more »Mamma Mia at Firehouse Arts Center
Date/Time Saturday, January 26 - Sunday, February 10 Buy Tickets Fridays & Saturdays • 8 pm Sundays • 2 pm No performance February 3. Just Added! Evening Performances Thursday, January 31 and February 7 at 7:30pm $25 – $44 Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre presents Mamma Mia! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover…
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Les Ballets Trocadero de Monte Carlo
Bankhead Presents: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo For more than 40 years, the all-male comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo have been delighting audiences of all ages at sell-out performances showcasing The Trocks’ fabulous sense of fun, flawless dance technique, and over-the-top frivolity. Established in New York, the Trocks are now loved worldwide for their sassy spoofs, parodies and hilarious homages to the traditional classical ballets. With 18 dancers, each of whom transform into two personas both…
Find out more »February 2019
Role Players Ensemble Presents: Honky at the Village Theatre
Honky, the first play in 2019, opened in New York in 2013. Role Players presented a “script in hand” performance of Honky in June 2017. After receiving a very positive response from the audience, Artistic Director Eric Fraisher Hayes decided to produce it on the Village Theatre stage. He plans to have “talk back” reviews following most of the presentations of this play.
Find out more »Golden Age of Hollywood at the Bothwell Arts Center
Dress like the star you were born to be for the Golden Age of Hollywood Party at the Bothwell. On February 2nd, a sparking celebration of one of the most glamourous eras in California and the world will fill the Bothwell Arts Center. Make a grand entrance and walk along the Sunset Strip, visit sights such as Grumann’s Chinese Theater, the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame, and the Capitol Records Building, before learning your future from the “Psychic to Stars.”…
Find out more »Patrick Hunt at the Bankhead Theater
Hannibal’s Secret Weapon The compelling story of Hannibal Barca of Carthage, one of military history’s greatest commanders, is vividly brought to life by Patrick N. Hunt, an archeologist, historian and author. A specialist in the archeology of the Alps, Hunt is the author of Hannibal. A lively raconteur, Hunt will tell the story of the general best known for crossing the Alps with war elephants. A lecturer at Stanford University, Hunt directed Stanford’s Alpine Archeology Project between 1994 and 2012,…
Find out more »Fourth of July Celebration in Downtown Livermore
Join the City of Livermore and Livermore Downtown Inc. for the 6th Annual Downtown 4th of July Red, White and Boom Fireworks Celebration! The Fireworks will be launched off the Parking Garage on Railroad Avenue. Parking Garage and Streets close at 4:00PM. Walk-in viewing is free. The fireworks will be launched at approximately 9:20PM. This event is designed to allow our residents to enjoy their family and friend traditions throughout the day and then gather together, as a community, that…
Find out more »Chinese New Year Celebration at Pacific Pearl
Join us on Saturday, February 9th, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM to Celebrate Chinese New Year - The Year of the Pig on the Main Stage near 85° Bakery Cafe. There will be: •Kick off the Lunar New Year with a special Lion Dance Performance. •Chinese Martial Arts Exhibition. •Come sound the giant gong for good luck! •Special crafts for kids. •Photo opps with all the talent at the Step and Repeat.
Find out more »Robert Clay at the Bankhead Theater
Legendary Blues Hall of Fame Guitarist Five-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist Robert Cray was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011. For the past four decades, he has been bridging the lines between blues, soul and R&B and is credited with attracting a new generation of fans to the world of blues with his distinctive razor-sharp guitar sound and ability to deliver powerful and meaningful stories. With more than 20 acclaimed albums including his latest, “Robert Cray & Hi…
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Arrival From Sweden (The music of ABBA) at the Bankhead Theater
The Music of ABBA (Arrival from Sweden) International sensation The Music of ABBA (Arrival from Sweden) discos back to the days of fringe, satin and rhinestones with the unforgettable music that defined a generation. Now the world’s largest touring ABBA tribute show and the only one with exclusive rights to copy ABBA’s original outfits, they have packed houses worldwide for more than 20 years. With energetic dance numbers and impeccable harmony on note-perfect renditions of songs like “Dancing Queen” and…
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The Second City at Bankhead Theater
Bankhead Presents: The Second City The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. They know “it’s complicated” and their latest laugh-inducing revue takes equal shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the inescapable mire of human relationships. Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at, thanks to comedy’s newest generation of writers and performers! A Chicago landmark for nearly 60 years, The Second City’s…
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Whitney: “One Moment in Time” at Firehouse Arts Center
$25 – $35 WHITNEY: “One Moment in Time” starring Dee Dee Simon Experience the critically-acclaimed live concert honoring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston featuring the breathtaking vocals of Northern California’s Entertainer of the Year Award Winner Dee Dee Simon, and her six-piece band. The production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as you are taken on a musical journey through Houston’s greatest hits including One Moment in Time and classics such as I Will Always…
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The Choir of Man at the Bankhead Theater
The Best Singing, Dancing, Pub Show Ever! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s a pint-filled good time set in a real working pub that combines hair-raising harmonies, high-energy dance, and live percussion with foot-stomping choreography. The runaway hit of numerous international music festivals, the nine members of the Choir of Man sing and dance their way through everything from favorite sing-along classics to classic rock, all while pulling pints and inviting the audience to get up close and personal…
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