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April 2019
The Vagina Monologues, A Benefit for Tri-Valley Haven
The Award Winning Vagina Monologues are back at the Bankhead Theater in a whole new way! Women and men alike will love this poignant and hilarious celebration of female sexuality. Hailed as the play for a new generation, The Vagina Monologues are witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise. Directed by local talent Eleisa Cambra, Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues is performed by a diverse and talented group of local actresses. All proceeds of this production go to Tri-Valley Haven to end violence against women and children!
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The Mystery of Irma Vep at Village Theatre Danville
Role Players Ensemble present: The Mystery of Irma Vep The season will conclude with the amazingly funny two actor romp The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam. The revelations do not stop as the two intrepid actors race around, on stage and off, to create a stage full of characters, some living, some dead, some undeadly.
Find out more »Art & Wine Stroll
Enjoy an evening of art and libations at Danville’s Art & Wine Stroll. Local artists will showcase their works while Livermore Valley wineries pour their best vintages—all against the backdrop of music and merriment. Your ticket includes a commemorative glass, wine tasting, food bites, and entertainment. Tickets sell out quickly so get yours soon.
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Spring Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 20, 2019 Children bring a basket and enter a grassy field to gather colorful plastic eggs filled with small prizes, while parents snap beautiful springtime pictures. Before or after the egg hunt, participating children can meet Flopsy and Peter Rabbit for photos, participate in crafts and games, and visit the bounce houses. Enjoy free family-friendly entertainment, giveaways from event sponsors, and food and beverages available for purchase. Parents, please reserve one of the three available time slots. Purchase…
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Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Pleasanton
Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt Date:April 20, 2019 Time:10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Downtown Pleasanton Explore downtown with the fourth annual Bunny Hop Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Children 10 years and younger are invited to participate. * Children will receive a goody bag and adults will receive a list of clues and locations to lead them to goodies throughout downtown at over a dozen participating businesses. Adults will be given the answers to…
Find out more »Quarteto Nuevo at the Bankhead Theater
Quarteto Nuevo’s unique instrumentation richly colors a wide-ranging repertoire that merges Western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic contemporary feel. Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, the ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. The four master musicians blend woodwinds, guitar, cello and percussion to create emotionally-charged soundscapes that represent very different world cultures and richly colors a wide ranging repertoire, from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras” to…
Find out more »Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Leiber and Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock ‘n’ roll, and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. In an idealized ’50s setting, the classic themes of love won, lost and imagined blend with hilarious set-pieces and slice-of-life emotions. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, Smokey Joe’s Cafe isn’t just great pop music – it’s compelling musical theatre!
Find out more »May 2019
Dirty Bird BBQ at the Alameda County Fairgrounds
Dreaming of a BBQ feast, bangin’ beats and whole flock of funky friends? That’s right, it’s time for DIRTYBIRD BBQ BAY AREA! As always, we will be heading home to the Bay for an awesome day filled with food, music and fun. This year we have found a brand new space at the beautiful Alameda County Fairgrounds. With its lush green fields and spacious landscape this will be the perfect spot for a Dirtybird BBQ! The BBQs are a time-honored tradition…
Find out more »Devil Mountain Run in Danville
The Danville Devil Mountain Run invites competitive runners, walking enthusiasts, families, and local businesses to strut their stuff for a good cause. Choose from two flat and fast courses, 5K or 10K, and enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty of the Iron Horse Trail. The event will also host a 1 Mile Elite Run as well as a Kid’s Fun Run with non-competitive 50 and 100-yard dashes for ages 3-8.
Find out more »Best of San Francisco Comedy Competition
Revisit the Laughter! Back by popular demand! Since 1976, the San Francisco Comedy Competition has helped launch a Who’s Who of comic champions including such legends as Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, and Ellen DeGeneres. For the past five years, the Bankhead Theater has served as a final stop on the competition’s challenging semifinal circuit. Now “The Best of the San Francisco Comedy Competition” returns with a night of irresistible laughs featuring a showcase of talented comics, including audience favorites from…
Find out more »Hawaiian May Day
Concert tickets are $45, VIP $60, Children 5 and under FREE, Amphitheater on Saturday only. Hawaiian May Day Festival is on May 11 & 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Featuring Nā Palapalai Reunion, Jon Yamasato as well as local Hula Hālau, Musicians and other entertainment. Please come and enjoy the ethnic food vendors as well as many Arts and Crafts from Hawaii, Tahiti and all over California. We are having a special Memorial Reggae concert in honor of Tennyson…
Find out more »Mother’s Day at Pinot’s Palette Livermore
Treat Mom to a day spent with you at Pinot's Palette this Mother's day! So much better than brunch! You and your mama will make forever memories while you laugh, drink and paint Bunch of Fleurs, Vincent's Bouquet or one of our other amazing paintings together. Want to include your little ones? Paint a flower pot or Where Love Grows on a canvas while enjoying strawberries and a chocolate fountain. All ages are making memories at Pinot's Palette Livermore!
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Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival
Welcome to the 5th Annual Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival May 11th, 2019 1-5 PM, at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 General Admission is $45 pre-sale, $55 at the door $75 VIP Tickets include: One hour early entry at noon Reusable souvenir bag 2019 festival shirt Assorted coupons, brewery and sponsor goodies A block of $25 Designated Driver tickets are available for sale too. PLEASE NOTE: ***Refunds up to 7 days before the event date.***…
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Downtown Pleasanton Wine Stroll
Wine Stroll Date:May 11, 2019 Time:05:00 PM to 08:00 PM Location:Downtown Pleasanton Over 20 downtown locations will become tasting rooms on Saturday, May 11th from 5-8 pm during Pleasanton’s Wine Stroll. Spend a beautiful night in downtown Pleasanton sampling wine and tasty bites while musicians perform live music throughout Main Street. Each guest will receive a commemorative wine glass, event map and enjoy tastings at all participating locations. A special thanks to our event sponsors the Alameda County Fair and Hacienda. Important Details:…
Find out more »Mother’s Day at Nella Terra
Mother's Day Brunch + Mimosas and Micheladas Join us on May 12th for an elegant Mother's Day brunch buffet in the garden at Nella Terra from 10am-1pm. Advance Tickets Only. For all that she does for you, Mom deserves special treatment on Mother's Day. Thank her for her dedication and endless love by treating her to brunch at Nella Terra. Each ticket includes brunch and 2 mimosas or micheladas (21+) Live music, wine tasting, additional cash beer + wine…
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28th Annual Livermore Downtown Street Fest
The 2019 Livermore Downtown Street Fest is the Tri-Valley’s premier festival. The Street Fest stretches along First Street from the Livermore Cinema down to N Street. The side Streets have unique experiences and activities waiting for you to explore! New this year: The best of the Livermore Valley’s wineries and breweries will be creating Pop Up wine lounge and tap room experiences. Providing intimate and relaxed pace interaction with our local wine and beer experts! Pop-Ups: 1. Shadow Puppet Brewing Co. 2. Sierra Nevada…
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Pacific Chamber Orchestra presents “Beethoven: The Heroic”
In Eroica, Beethoven both upset and energized the musical world by the range of emotion this symphony expresses. His special genius unites a wide range of emotions with perfectly constructed music. Inspired by the Roman General Coriolanus, Beethoven created a musical canvas baring the emotions of the Hero’s Journey in his Coriolan Overture. The pathways Beethoven creates in both pieces allow us to re-experience our own Hero’s journey. As a humanist, he believed the Hero redeems humanity through the arts,…
Find out more »NorCal Night Market
Children 3 and under are free. Tickets can be bought online on our website or in cash at the door. Parking Hours: Fri, Sat & Sun 3pm – 11pm Parking $10 From our iconic Californian night market foods such as potato swirl skewers to drinks in lightbulbs, browse traditional street snacks found in Asia, fusion foods that combine cultures and taste buds, and a diverse offering of other #foodporn to drool over!
Find out more »Ukulele Jam & Open Mic at Charles R Vineyards
We be jammin! Come join Steve Kritzer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and popular ukulele teacher for our Ukulele Jam & Open Mic, continuing the last Saturday of each month through September 28th. Join us on the Charles R patio in an informal friendly setting, nestled among oak trees in the Livermore hills, the only requirement is a ukulele and knowledge of a few basic chords, or just come to listen and sing along. Music sheets will be provided, everything from Tin Pan…
Find out more »Antiques & Collectibles Faire Downtown Pleasanton
Date:May 26, 2019 Time:08:00 AM to 04:00 PM Location:pleasanton downtown The Spring Antique & Collectibles Faire is returning to Downtown Pleasanton on Sunday, May 26 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There will be up to 400 dealers selling Antiques & Collectibles only. All items will be twenty years or older. This is the place to shop for Repurposed, Upcycled, Rustic, Antique, and Collectible; Clothing, Furniture, Jewelry, Toys, Ephemera, Home Décor, and more. With all these dealers filling up Main…
Find out more »G.I. Blues: The Elvis Presley Songbook
G.I. Blues: The Songs of Elvis Presley performed by Jim Anderson & The Rebels Elvis Presley’s Army career began in 1958, and two years later he returned to the U.S. starring in his first film as a military veteran, G.I. Blues. Jim Anderson & The Rebels perform The Elvis Songbook throughout the West Coast to rave reviews and sell-out crowds. From Heartbreak Hotel to Jailhouse Rock, these are the songs that keep the legend living on. Join Jim and the boys for this special Memorial Day…
Find out more »“Jangala” at the Bankhead Theater
One lost boy … a pack of wolves…a band of monkeys…a herd of buffalo … and one power hungry tiger! Fusing contemporary ballet with south Indian classical Bharatanatyam dance, Oakland Ballet’s Jangala follows the story of Mowgli, a lost boy who is adopted by a pack of wolves and must use his wits to survive in the wild. Artistic Director Graham Lustig’s version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale “The Jungle Book” is set in an urban city, complete with disco nightclubs, construction sites,…
Find out more »John Waite at the Bankhead Theater
Wooden Heart: Acoustic Anthology Tour Legendary singer/songwriter John Waite became one of the most recognizable voices in the 1980s when his hits “Missing You” and “Midnight Rendezvous” soared to the top of the pop charts. His solo career was preceded by success as lead singer of The Babys and later with rock supergroup Bad English. A master of live performance, Waite brings his polished acoustic sound and familiar vocals to an intimate setting for a perfect night of timeless songs…
Find out more »June 2019
Goodguys 26th Summer Get-Together
Summer car show season kicks into high gear with the Goodguys at the 26th Summer Get-Together at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 & 2! This impressive two-day event features over 2,500 American made or powered hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks of all years on display, an Indoor Muscle Car Show featuring Muscle Cars and the ever-popular Behind Bars, Inc. Custom Bicycle Exhibit! Plus, don’t miss the huge Swap Meet &…
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Wine & Wags in Livermore Valley Wine Country
Wine & Wags Join us for the 2nd annual Wine & Wags event! Livermore Valley's dog friendly wineries host a day of fun for dogs and their owners across the region. Bring your friendly four legged friends (on a leash, of course!), and enjoy a day in beautiful Wine Country. Local animal rescues will be partnered with our wineries, promoting adoptions of their furry friends that need a home. Come with your dogs, stay for the wine, and possibly leave with…
Find out more »DLUX Puppets present Peter Pan at the Bankhead Theater
A beloved classic comes to life with remarkable puppetry, clever digital scenery and popular songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, as the magical Peter Pan and Tinkerbell whisk Wendy off to Neverland. This fun musical adaptation for the whole family will teach children, “A brain filled with fear has little space for dreams!” Presented by the nationally-recognized DLUX Puppet Company, Peter Pan is filled with intricately engineered life size puppets, hand-built and voiced by founder Derek Lux. Derek is…
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Shadow Puppet Beer Dinner at World of Beer
We are excited to bring you another beer dinner here at World of Beer! About this Event We are partnering with Shadow Puppet Brewing Company to bring you the best beer dinner experience in the Bay Area! We are having a four-course meal where each meal will be paired with tasty beer from Shadow Puppet Brewery. Below you will find this awesome menu that our executive chef has prepared. We are so excited and can't wait for this event! The…
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101th Annual Livermore Rodeo
Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9 The 101st World's Fastest Rodeo is Friday June 7th, Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th. Events throughout the day with rodeo Tickets on sale at www.livermorerodeo.com. They’ve added a third day to the main rodeo event this year, PRCA Xtreme Bulls Friday night June 7th at 7pm!
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