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The Tri-Valley celebrates its culture and community through year-round events. This calendar lists live music, yoga in the vineyards, family fun opportunities, and more; there's something here for everyone to love. Use the Tri-Valley's events calendar to plan your next Tri-Venture and create your ideal experience.
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October 2018
Tom Papa at the Bankhead Theater
October 25 @ 8:00 am
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, now heard on “Live From Here” in his regular segment “Out in America with Tom Papa.” His broad career has ranged from starring opposite Matt Damon in “The Informant” to being chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to host “The Marriage Ref,” as well as appearing on Comedy Central’s “Inside Amy Schumer.” In addition to his radio show, his hit podcast…
Find out more »2018 Harvest Festival
October 26 - October 28
The 24th annual Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show in Pleasanton is known as one of the West Coast's premiere shows. Come and see over 200 of the nation’s most talented artisans & shop thousands of American handmade arts & crafts. You will find beautiful artwork, sculptures, glasswork, metalwork, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, hand-turned wood, ceramics, and much much more. Enjoy three fun-packed days of shopping, demonstrating artists, live entertainment, great bands, and a KidZone area with art…
Find out more »Trolley To Terror with Livermore Wine Trolley
October 27 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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One event on October 20, 2018 at 6:00pm
One event on October 26, 2018 at 6:00pm
One event on October 27, 2018 at 6:00pm
Join us if you dare for a night of frightful entertainment as you are transported in our ‘Trolley to Terror’ from The Banks Vault in Downtown Livermore to Pirates of Emerson, the terrifying Haunted Theme Park. This very scary evening includes a glass of wine or beer, transportation on the 'Trolley to Terror' and a 'Speed Pass' to SKIP THE LONG LINES in the Haunted Theme Park. 4 NIGHTS ONLY! Friday 10/19 • Saturday 10/20 • Friday 10/26 • Saturday…
Find out more »November 2018
Jim Messina at the Bankhead Theater
November 2 @ 8:00 pm
An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina arrives in Livermore for a single performance at the intimate Bankhead Theater on Friday, November 2, 2018. His legacy spans five decades, three acclaimed super-groups, a vibrant solo career, as well as contributions as producer and engineer for other rock luminaries. Among his hits are such timeless favorites as “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” “You Better Think Twice,” “Thinking of You,” and “Angry Eyes.” The son of a…
Find out more »Goodguys 29th Fuelcurve.com Autumn Get-Together
November 10 - November 11
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the final Bay Area Goodguys event of 2018! It’s the Goodguys 29th Fuelcurve.com Autumn Get-Together and it’s all happening the weekend of November 10 & 11 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…
Find out more »Range Life + Nottingham Cellars Winemaker Dinner
November 12 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come enjoy a special evening with Range Life and Livermore winemakers, Collin Cranor & Craig Ploof of Nottingham Cellars & Typicite. Chef Bill Niles has prepared a seasonal 4-course menu to be paired with 4 fantastic & very different wines. The local winemakers will be on hand to help us all learn more about the amazing work that they do. The menu is $55 per person (full table participation is required) with optional wine pairings for an additional $35 per…
Find out more »Earlier Than The Bird in Downtown Livermore
Jump out of bed on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 and grab your mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, colleague, grandma, aunt, niece...to get a head start on the Holiday Shopping! Start with a hearty breakfast or end with a refueling lunch and remember... Pajama attire is acceptable dining wear for the day! For more information call Livermore Downtown Inc.: 925-373-1795
Find out more »Shadow Puppet Brewing Company 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Shadow Puppet Brewing Company is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary this month! Stop by for your choice of 20+ beers, food trucks, and live music by Meshach Jackson Duo & Better Days! Bonus for beer-lovers: a special firkin cask of beer will be tapped that you wont want to miss! Find more details about this awesome event below.
Find out more »Spirit & Sweater Stroll
November 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
It's going to get ugly! Ugly sweaters that is! The Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) is excited to announce the Spirit & Sweater Stroll set to take place on Saturday, November 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. Bust out your ugliest of sweaters and join the fun as we kick off the holiday season in downtown Pleasanton. Event guests will enjoy spirits and craft cocktails at over 20 downtown locations throughout Main Street.
Find out more »Jeff Bordes & Friends
Jeff Bordes & Friends Date/Time Saturday, December 22 • 8:00 PM Buy Tickets $18 – $28 A Jazzy New Orleans Christmas Pleasanton’s own trumpeter Jeff Bordes returns to the Firehouse for his annual holiday show! This year Jeff will be taking it to the next level, presenting a “Jazzy New Orleans Christmas”. They’ll perform their holiday original The Santa Claus Second Line along with other original tunes and holiday favorites. You’ll be dancing like it’s Mardi Gras in December!
Find out more »Lighting of the Old Oak Tree
November 23 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Make memories with your loved ones at Danville’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Watch as Father Christmas and the Snow Angel sprinkle a little magic dust on the 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 going? Stroll downtown and enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and holiday shopping through the festively decorated streets.
Find out more »Small Business Saturday in Downtown Pleasanton
November 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Small Business Saturday & Downtown Open House Date:November 24, 2018 Time:09:00 AM to 10:00 PM Location:Downtown Pleasanton Small Business Saturday, November 24th, is the day we celebrate the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to local merchants in Pleasanton and across the country. Thirty Downtown Pleasanton businesses will be participating in this all day event and many are offering special discounts on shopping, dining and services. Balloons, stickers, shopping bags, pet bandanas, pens and more will be given to customers throughout the day,…
Find out more »Handle: The Messiah at the Bankhead Theater
Pacific Chamber Orchestra Kick off the holiday season with a joyous beginning. Well-known favorites Christopher Bengochea and Eugene Brancoveanu are two of the four soloists. Chorus Master Robert Lappa again prepares the Pacific Chamber Orchestra chorus in this stirring performance. The audience is invited to join a sing-a-long encore of the famed Hallelujah chorus. Find out why being in the midst of harmonious voices makes this one of the best-loved musical experiences of all time. Unlike many choral works where…
Find out more »COI: Holiday Shorts at Firehouse Arts Center
COI: Holiday Shorts 2018 – A Long Winter’s Tale Date/Time Tuesday, November 27 - Friday, November 30 Buy Tickets Tuesday, November 27 • 7:30pm ($2 cash-only preview, tickets available at the door) Thursday & Friday, November 29 & 30 • 7:30pm $7 Students, $12 General Your suggestions will inspire holiday themed games, scenes, and improv fun in the first act. The audience will then vote for which short scene Creatures of Impulse will make into an entire improvised “play” in…
Find out more »Shadow Puppet & BottleTaps: Five Course Beer Pairing
November 28 @ 6:00 pm
Shadow Puppet & BottleTaps Five Course Meal WED, NOVEMBER 28 @ 6PM BottleTaps will be teaming up with Shadow Puppet Brewing Company on November 28th for a Five course beer & food pairing. Shadow Puppet will be bringing in five delicious beers as Chef Patrick pairs each of these with something tasty! This will be a ticket only event with only 20 seats, so come in or call us to reserve your seat. Tickets will be $80 and include tax…
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35th Annual Holiday Dublin Tree Lighting
November 29 @ 7:00 pm
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. Also, be on the lookout for a surprise appearance by a very special visitor from the North Pole!
Find out more »December 2018
Earlier Than the Bird
Keep those PJs ready, and your shopping list handy. Rest assured that this awesome Shopping Tradition will continue with all of the greatness you have become accustomed to. Thank you for all of the calls, emails and messages saying how much you love this event and are hoping that we would reschedule it. We are committed to your good health and great shopping experience and know that this can be better than ever cause we now have two extra weeks for you to invite more…
Find out more »Holiday Art Fair: Earlier Than The Bird
Art and fine handcrafts are for sale in the lobby of the Bankhead Theater Gallery on Saturday, December 1 from 7 am – 11 am, as part of Livermore Downtown, Inc.’s Annual Earlier Than the Bird Event! Shop for unique and original hand made items made by Tri-Valley artists for a one-of-a-kind twist to your holiday gift giving. Meet the artists, watch some demonstrations, and find that special something among jewelry, fabric art, photography, and original artwork including acrylic, pottery, glass…
Find out more »Home for the Holidays in Downtown Livermore
Saturday, December 1st, Join sponsor, Marcel Orthodontics, for Home for the Holidays. Lizzie fountain will be transformed into a winter fun zone for children 5th grade and under. Frozen characters will be sledding down from their ROYAL CASTLE. Enjoy hot chocolate, snowflakes, face-painting, and LIVE entertainment! The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. and will continue until 3:00 p.m. Hope to see you there! Downtown Shops and restaurants will be open and ready to serve you for shopping and grabbing a holiday treat to…
Find out more »Holidays in the Vineyards
December 1 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a Livermore Valley Wine Country holiday tradition! 40+ wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more. Admission is free, however, tasting fees may apply and vary by winery. Click here to view the full list of participating wineries, activities and holiday specials!
Find out more »Hometown Holiday Celebration
December 1 @ 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Hometown Holiday Celebration Date:December 1, 2018 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!
Find out more »Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade
December 1 @ 6:00 pm
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! Parade Route: First Street - between M Street and McLeod Street Note: Float entries ONLY. No walking entries will be accepted. All entries must be lighted or have holiday music incorporated into the design. Click on the Application(s) button above to register your Float! Experience Livermore's Own Official…
Find out more »Livermore-Amador Symphony presents Joy, Pathos and Passion
Livermore-Amador Symphony Join Livermore-Amador Symphony as we open our concert season with music full of love in all its many moods. We begin with Bernstein’s joyful Candide Overture, brimming with bright, energetic exuberance. The music of French composer Gabriel Faure captures the tragic love story of Pelleas et Melisande. Finally, Brahms sunny second symphony surrounds us with music full of passionate expression and unrestrained joy.
Find out more »Voices in Harmony
Voices In Harmony Date/Time Sunday, December 2 • 2:00 PM Buy Tickets $12-$22 Children 12 and under are FREE. Ticket still required. Voices in Harmony, an award winning men’s chorus known for its exceptional sound and audience appeal, will perform a mix of perennial holiday favorites and songs sure to become your new favorites. Come ring in the holiday season with Voices in Harmony, and their special guest quartets, for an afternoon your whole family will enjoy!
Find out more »The Jazz Room: Jim Caruso’s Cast Party
The Jazz Room Presents: Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano! “You kids are helping keep the American Songbook alive!” ~Tony Bennett “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is the best thing to happen to nightlife since prohibition ended.” Think “American Idol” meets “The Tonight Show.” Imagine Martin Short and Liza throw a hip house party around the baby grand…and you’re invited! Cast Party is a wildly popular happening that has brought Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the…
Find out more »The Jazz Room: George Cole and Eurocana
December 6 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Town of Danville Presents: George Cole & Eurocana Gypsy Jazz, Uptown Swing, French Chanson. George Cole on guitar/vocal, Kaeli Earle on upright bass/vocal, and Madeline Tasquin vocal, guitar, and percussion. Eurocana has a full complement of sound, three part harmonies delivered by three top-tier vocalists, and amazing instrumental virtuosity. Their performances are a musical feast for the ears and eyes, a sonic synthesis of Americana and all things Français…
Find out more »Comedy with Liz Grant
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.
Find out more »December People
December People Date/Time Friday, December 7 - Saturday, December 8 • 8:00 PM Buy Tickets $31 – $41 A Classic Rock Christmas December People injects those time-stamped, precious musical memories from the songs you grew up with into the holiday classics we all know and love. It’s the Christmas season rendered as the classic rock masters, such as Van Halen, The Who, Tom Petty, Huey Lewis, Santana, Journey, The Eagles and other classic rockers might perform them. A Firehouse Holiday…
Find out more »Celtic Christmas Concert & Gathering
CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND GATHERING Sun, December 9 @ 6:30 pm Presented by Gabe Duffin and the Bothwell Arts Center. Christmas favorites with a Celtic flair! Join Pog Mo Thoin at the Bothwell Arts Center for potluck and music. Featuring Gabriel Duffin, Michael Mullin, Davey Hearn, Albert Robles, and Paul Schimmelman. Potluck starts at 6:30pm, so bring your favorite dish if you would like to participate. Otherwise join us for a 7:30pm start for the music. Cider and tea provided.…
Find out more »Livermore Shakespeare Festival presents A Christmas Memory
December 19, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 7:30pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 19, 2018
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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