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JUST THE TICKET
The stage is set in the Tri-Valley, with a rich performing arts scene that
includes theater, comedy, music, dance and more.
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ONSTAGE AND ON VIEW
The Bankhead Theater brings some 100 music, theater and comedy acts
to Livermore each year. The lineup includes international dance troupes,
Grammy-winning singers, comedians and other stellar performers. The
Bothwell Arts Center also showcases free, themed art exhibitions. lvpac.org
The Village Theatre in Danville presents classic plays with contemporary
overtones (think Eugene O’Neill and George Orwell), as well as music
(including jazz and bluegrass) and children’s theater. villagetheatreshows.com
In Pleasanton, the intimate Firehouse Arts Center spotlights musicals
and comedy, as well as jazz, folk and other music genres, from both
big names and local stars. Along with its sister stage, the Amador Theater,
the Firehouse hosts Museum on Main’s popular speaker series. Visitors
shouldn’t miss the Harrington Gallery, which features seven group exhibitions
per year from local and regional artists. firehousearts.org
AT THE WINERIES
The play’s always the thing at the summertime Livermore Shakespeare
Festival, and capping an evening of Shakespearean comedy with a glass of
chardonnay while strolling the lovely grounds of Darcie Kent Vineyards
is a not-to-be-missed experience. Although the traditional Wente Concert
Series is on hold, be sure to check with Wente Vineyards for updates on music
events at the exquisite property. Find out about more winery events at
visittrivalley.com. livermoreshakes.org, wentevineyards.com
The Bankhead
Theater hosts a
wealth of cultural
acts, including
dance company
MOMIX.
Its comedy program puts the “laff” in Retzlaff
Vineyards. Fans can picnic beneath the trees
as they watch the Livermore winery’s
Comedy Uncorked summer shows; musical
buffs come for a concert calendar that
extends through the fall. retzlaffvineyards.com
AT THE MOVIES
Dinner and a movie is usually a two-step
process. But Livermore’s Vine Cinema &
Alehouse combines the outings, making it one
of the best date-night spots in the Tri-Valley.
The art house theater screens first-run, classic
and indie films, while moviegoers pair local
craft beer and wine with food from neighbor
restaurant Zephyr Grill & Bar. vinecinema.com
AT THE WATER PARK
From spring through early fall, Dublin’s
new Wave water park features music twice
weekly in its grassy amphitheater. Pick
up dinner at one of the food trucks and let
the sound waves wash over you. dublinca.
gov/1917/Tuesday-Night-Concert-Series,
thedublinwave.com
