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October 2019
Harvest Festival at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
The Pleasanton Harvest Festival returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, October 25-27, showcasing thousands of arts and crafts, delicious food, and non-stop live entertainment. Featuring more than 24,000 American handmade and embellished gifts, the Harvest Festival is known as the West Coast’s largest indoor arts and crafts show and is ranked as one of the top craft shows in the country. “What makes our event so unique is all the incredible artists who exhibit with us,” said show…
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Ghosts of Dublin 2019
Take a flashlight tour through the Dublin’s historic Pioneer Cemetery, where Dublin’s buried past comes alive. Hear haunting stories of ghosts thought to be lurking in Dublin. See ghostly images of long dead pioneers in Old St. Raymond Church. The tour includes a walk through the Kolb House where you may have to look twice at the eerie shadows in the corners, and make your way through the dark and creaky 162-year-old Murray School House with only your flashlight to…
Find out more »Todd Snider with special guest Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
Todd Snider has been described by Premier Guitar magazine as “the closest thing we have to Johnny Cash these days” and Cash himself was known to welcome his “good buddy” Ramblin’ Jack Elliott up on stage. Now the Cash connections line up as Snider and Elliott share the stage for a rollicking evening of good music and good times. Todd Snider has journeyed across musical genres – from his early folk and Americana roots, he took bluegrass and blues through the alt-rock…
Find out more »Halloween Spooktacular at Charles R Vineyards
Come on out and enjoy Livermore Valley's Indian Summer, bring a picnic to pair with our wine, it's going to be a gorgeous Saturday! You'll be picking out a pumpkin for your surprise wine discount, and enter our Spooktacular drawing with a hunt for pumpkins in the tasting room.
Find out more »Halloween Brew Crawl
The Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) is excited to announce the 9th annual Halloween Brew Crawl coming to Downtown Pleasanton on Saturday, October 26 from 5 -8 p.m. Trick or Treating isn't only for kids, adults can have their fun too! Stroll (or crawl) through beautiful Downtown Pleasanton and sip on craft brews and cider all while enjoying tasty bites and live music along the way at over 25 downtown locations!
Find out more »Role Players Ensemble presents: ”Ripcord” at Village Theatre
Humor, laughter, and laugh out loud dialogue delight audiences in Role Players Ensemble’s “Ripcord.“ This Neil Simon, “Odd Couple” like comedy comes to Danville this October 15 through November 3, like a fleet of silver subway cars in a utopian metropolis, “gotcha” moments arrive right on schedule to deliver laughs in David Lindsay-Abaire’s expertly engineered situation comedy. Abby and Marilyn are adversarial roommates in a retirement home who come to appreciate each other in surprising ways. Come see each little…
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Oakland Ballet presents: Luna Mexicana
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos Spirited dance, lively music and colorful costumes help celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in this festive, family-friendly show created by artistic director Graham Lustig. An exhilarating array of dances light up the stage including Lustig’s “Luna Mexicana” ballet which highlights the traditions surrounding Dia de los Muertos, as well as the return of “Viva la Vida,” a collaboration between Lustig and Martin Romero, artistic director of Ballet Folklórico México Danza. “Viva la…
Find out more »November 2019
39th Annual Iā ʼOe E Ka Lā Hula Competition & Festival
Friday – 3pm – 10pm – Competition begins at 4pm; Arts & Crafts Open 3pm – After Intermission* Saturday– 10am – 6pm Competition begins at 11am; Arts & Crafts Open 10am Sunday– 10am – 6pm Competition begins at 11am; Arts & Crafts Open 10am Friday – Solo Competition and All Vendors Saturday – Group Competition and All Vendors Sunday – Group Competition and All Vendors TICKETS Visit Kuma Hula Website for General Pricing https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/39th-annual-ia-oe-e-ka-la-hula-competition–festival-pleasanton-november-766619 Seniors 60 and over – $10;…
Find out more »The Fanstasticks at Firehouse Arts Center
Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre presents The Fantasticks There’s always time to remember this romantic fable about a boy, a girl, their two fathers and a love that grows with each season. “Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless…
Find out more »Bodeans
All American Roots Rock Those who have followed the BoDeans’ remarkable 30-year musical career know it is their blend of compelling songs and high energy performances that has kept loyal fans’ close. Best known for their catchy single, “Closer To Free,” the band’s accessible adult alternative sound on such chart-topping hits as Fadeaway,” “Only Love,” and “Dreams,” won them Rolling Stone‘s readers’ poll for Best New American Band in 1987. Their 12 studio albums are filled with radio singles that have…
Find out more »Aspen Santa Fe
Breathtaking Contemporary Dance With a bold vision to cultivate top global choreographers, virtuoso dancers, and distinctive groundbreaking works – Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has become a jewel of a dance company in the American West. With dual home cities, one nestled in the Rocky Mountains, the other gracing the Southwestern plateau, the two-decade-old contemporary ballet company actively cultivates new ballets and choreographic talent, resulting in a catalog of adventurous repertoire. Now a multifaceted arts organization with dance at its core,…
Find out more »Subdudes
Acoustic Roots Rock Over the course of 25 years and ten albums, the Subdudes have quietly become one of America’s national music treasures. The New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, soulful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock ‘n’ roll attitude and folky social consciousness — not to mention some of the sharpest musicianship and ensemble playing you’ll ever hear from any five musicians.…
Find out more »Goodguys 30th Autumn Get-Together
Wind Down the car show season at the Goodguys 30th Autumn Get-Together the weekend of November 9 & 10 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. It’s your final shot of the year to explore over 2,500 American made or powered hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks of all years, makes, and models and to shop the mega Swap Meet for those hard-to-find parts and memorabilia & Cars 4 Sale Corral for a last-minute winter project! Plus,…
Find out more »Vitality: An Evening of Wonders
Imagination Meets Reality Combining breathtaking visuals with Vitaly’s captivating style, An Evening of Wonders is an interactive theatrical experience that takes audiences on a magical journey. Along the way, Vitaly blends art and illusion to illustrate the story of his transformation from a boy with a dream to a man with a vision—the vision of a world where the rules of reality do not exist. In this world paintings spring to life, photographs become mini-movies, and audience members see their faces vanish…
Find out more »A Tuba To Cuba: Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Yusa and Special Guests
As the group says, “A Tuba to Cuba” is as much a soundtrack to our documentary as it is a collection of songs that we wrote and recording during the filming and after its completion. The writing and recording of our previous release, “So It Is” began before our first trip to Cuba in 2015. We had no idea that it would become the album it would until we returned home from that first trip. The “A Tuba To Cuba” soundtrack is comprised of…
Find out more »CONEX Comic Con & Exotic Animal Expo
Hours: Sat. 10am – 5:30pm; Sun. 10am – 5pm Price: Adults $8; Child (under 5 Free); Senior 65+ is Free; Military Free (Visit Vetix) Discount: Visit www.vettix.org and www.1sttix.org; Tri-valley unified school district students receive free admission tickets from school Parking: $10 (Cash or Credit Card, Accepted) The show will be in two buildings this year: For Comic Con visit Building A For Exotic Animals visit Building B Conex Comic Con & Exotic Animal Expo (an annual make-a-wish benefit) is two separate events that feature a series of family…
Find out more »Four Italian Tenors
VIVA ITALIA! Touring the US for the first time, the Four Italian Tenors perform some of the world’s greatest music written for the tenor voice. In favorite arias from the operas of Puccini, Donizetti, Verdi, and Rossini, as well as familiar songs such as “Ave Maria,” “Funiculi, Funicula” and “O Sole Mio,” their performance is captivating, exhilarating, passionate, and engaging. Experience the rich culture of Italy with this new generation of world-class Tenors as they perform beloved works with verve…
Find out more »Earlier Than The Bird in Downtown Livermore
Livermore Shopping district launches the Holiday Season with a pajama party designed to let you beat the Corporate Holiday launch the following week! Roll out of bed and grab your friends for an early morning shopping extravaganza! Special giveaways if you are in your pajamas! It’s one big slumber party in Downtown Livermore! Free gift to those in Pajamas at Lizzie Fountain, corner of Livermore Avenue and First Street.
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Greg Kihn at Firehouse Arts Center
Date/Time Saturday, November 23 • 8:00 PM Buy Tickets $36-$46 Storytellers Tour Greg Kihn naked? Well, not really, but he will be stripped of all modern conveniences. Kihn’s “Storytellers Tour” – a series of acoustic concerts – is headed to the Firehouse. Accompanied by friend and bandmate Robert Berry, the duo is sure to please with wonderful harmonies and incredible guitar skills. With a passel of lively stories to augment the music, a wide range of selections from Kihn’s vast catalog, some…
Find out more »Harlem 100
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance Created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum, this lighthearted multi-media show captures the sights and sounds of Harlem when legendary artists such as Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes and Billie Holiday made it the cultural center of the country. Harlem 100 is an engaging modern variety show hosted by Michael Mwenso and his band The Shakes with special guests Brianna Thomas, Michela Marino Lerman and Vuyo Sotashe. Together they pay homage to…
Find out more »Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
The Original Stunt Dogs Show Chris Perondi’s “Stunt Dog Experience” is all high energy excitement. From their world-class high jumping and barrel racing, to weaving around poles and catching flying discs, these are some of the most athletic and talented dogs in the world. They’ve been featured on television on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Tonight Show, and “Pet Star!” as well as numerous commercials. With incredible stunts, comic antics and amazing tricks, these dancing dogs keep audiences entertained from…
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Lighting of the Old Oak Tree
The tradition continues for this family-friendly event filled with holiday cheer! Come downtown at 5:00 p.m. (rain or shine) and stay for the entertainment followed by hot chocolate and holiday shopping. Watch as Father Christmas and the Snow Angel sprinkle magic dust on the mighty old oak tree and bring it to light. Warm feelings will quickly quell the cool air as local choral groups provide musical accompaniment and neighborhood businesses pass out hot beverages. Want to keep the magic…
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So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019
The 16-time Emmy® Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall – live on tour. Celebrating the momentous 16th season, members of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’s Top 10 finalists and two All-Stars will share the thrill and excitement of the popular show with audiences across America. A guaranteed hot ticket, the show will showcase the most popular routines from the 16th Season, as well as original pieces created specifically for the…
Find out more »Small Business Saturday & Downtown Open House
Small Business Saturday, November 30th, is the day we celebrate the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to local merchants in Pleasanton and across the country. Over 20 Downtown Pleasanton businesses will be participating in this all day event and many are offering special discounts on shopping, dining and services. More Details coming soon! Why shop in Downtown Pleasanton? Buying locally ensures our city stays extraordinary and the place to go. Local merchants get to know our local tastes and select merchandise with the local community…
Find out more »December 2019
Paws In Need Twilight Tastings & Photos with Santa at Page Mill Winery
Paws In Need TWILIGHT TASTINGS & PHOTOS WITH SANTA Thursday, December 5th, 2019 4:30pm to 8:00pm Page Mill Winery 1960 S. Livermore Avenue Livermore, CA 94550 Sip, shop, and pose with Paws In Need at Page Mill Winery at their Twilight Tastings event on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 from 4:30 – 8pm at Page Mill Winery, 1960 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Page Mill’s Twilight Tastings fee is $10 per person which they are donating to Paws In Need along with…
Find out more »36th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dublin
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the traditional lighting of the tree at the Dublin Civic Center. Enjoy lively seasonal entertainment along with cookies and hot cocoa after the performance. This year's entertainment includes the Dublin Unified School District Children's Choir and ensembles from the Dublin High School band. Also, be on the lookout for a surprise appearance by a very special visitor from the North Pole! Admission is free
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Holidays in the Vineyards
Saturday, December 7, 2019 - Sunday, December 8, 2019 (12 - 4:30pm) Join us for a Livermore Valley Wine Country holiday tradition! Wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more. Including, Bent Creek, Boa Ventura, Caddis Winery, Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works, Charles R Vineyards, Crooked Vine Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Dante Robere Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vineyards, El Sol Winery, Embodied Wines, Garré Vineyard & Winery, Longevity Wines, McGrail Vineyards, Mitchell Katz Winery, Murrieta’s Well, Nella Terra Winery, Occasio Winery, Page Mill Winery, The Singing Winemaker, The Steven Kent Winery, Winemaker’s…
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Hometown Holiday Celebration
Date:December 7, 2019 Time:03:30 PM to 07:30 PM Location:Main Street Come home for the holidays with Pleasanton's Hometown Holiday Celebration. The Holiday Parade begins at 5pm and includes floats, marching bands, community groups and more. Then gather at the Museum on Main at 603 Main Street for a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:45 pm. Mayor Jerry Thorne will light the tree. Enjoy musical entertainment and an appearance by Santa! More details can be found at www.hometownholiday.com.
Find out more »Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade in Downtown Livermore
Over 50 floats, including our local businesses, clubs, Marching Bands, Associations and much, much more! The Parade ends with that Special Guest, Santa himself, leading our community in the Official Tree Lighting! "Hi everyone, Great news! We have opened up registration for this year's parade! Thank you ahead of time for reading the entire message below. We promise that all of the information is important. As you may or may not know, this year we are partnering with Event Hub to…
Find out more »Winter Dreams at the Bankhead Theater
Livermore-Amador Symphony presents The charming dance music of Mozart, with the jingle of sleigh bells, sets a delightful scene to open our 57th season. Next, we turn to Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals. Rich with lyricism and invention, this “Grand Zoological Fantasy” is much more than animal imitation. Its humor is surprisingly human, particularly when paired with the famously clever wit of poet Ogden Nash. Finally, we dive into Tchaikovsky’s groundbreaking first symphony, full of endless melodic inspiration; it…
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