The Roundup Saloon
3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM“Lafayette’s Own”
The Roundup Saloon
3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM“Lafayette’s Own”
Rock the Plaza with Shakey Zimmerman:
Lafayette Plaza Park
3511 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, June 9th, 2017
6:30 – 8:30pm | FreeShakey Zimmerman brings a fresh, authentic, true-to-form sound to venues throughout California and beyond. The acoustic/electric band is led by Bay Area musician Pat Nevins on guitar, vocals, and harmonica. Shakey Zimmerman pays tribute with the most famous songs and deep cuts of iconic and legendary songwriters Bob Dylan and Neil Young. The songs are carried by Nevins, who has an uncanny ability to channel both Dylan and Young’s trademark voices, while giving them his own stamp. A Shakey Zimmerman show will take you on a ride through the decades.
Ken Emerson and Jim “Kimo” West:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, June 9th, 2017
8:00 PM | $15 – $20 suggestedCome to Hawaii this Friday night at MFG. I am so looking forward to hosting these two prime purveyors of slack-key and lap-steel. I love this stuff.
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Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Thursday, June 1st – June 24th, 2017The strength of women comes from the fact that psychology cannot explain us.
One of Oscar Wilde’s most beloved — and funniest — plays closes out our season! Featuring biting wit, this play takes aim at hypocracy as well as women’s place in society.
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
7:00pm – 8:30pm | $10Science writer Mary Roach tackles the science behind some of a soldier’s most challenging adversaries – panic, exhaustion, heat, flies, noise – and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them.
Mary Roach is the author of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Gulp. Adventures on the Alimentary Canal and Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void.
Jason Mark, editor-in-chief of Sierra magazine will interview Mary Roach.
Eat – Stay – Love Lafayette Food Tour:
Papillon Coffee
67 Lafayette Circle
Saturday, June 24th, 2017
11:00am – 1:00pm | $35 ($20 kids 12 and under)Green Hills. Great Schools. Good-tasting Eats. Our Eat – Stay – Love Lafayette food tour is a family-friendly tour great for newbies and anyone looking to discover this side of the Caldecott Tunnel.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit five tasting locations with food samples and demonstrations to highlight the area’s local deliciousness.
Discover the rich history of Lafayette and the Lamorinda area.
Enjoy an Exclusive Tasting Guide with map and discounted offerings from our tasting locations.
3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Late last year we pondered whether a new poke restaurant called Poke Go would be coming to Lafayette to replace the Chinese reaturant The Tasteful Noodle and as you can see in the above photo, the temporary signage is up. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
The New York-based clothing store J.McLaughlin, which we learned would be coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette (next to Starbucks), opened last Friday. Find out more about their story (founded in 1977) here, check out their online selection here and book an appointment with a stylist here.
Considering its East Coast origins I’m not surprised it reminded me of Vineyard Vines with a preppy look. In addition to an expansive women’s selection there is also a smaller men’s section including swimwear, perfect for the upcoming summer.
Plaza Center, Lafayette
A new Pilates studio called Club Pilates, with over 200 studios nationwide, is coming to Plaza Center behind Whole Foods in Lafayette. According to a post card on the door the grand opening will be June 3rd and 4th where they will offer demo classes, 25% off all retails merchandise, earlybird discounts and hourly raffles & vendor giveaways.
From their website:
The widest array of classes available anywhere, designed to challenge students at every level and target exactly what you want to work on most.
Brand-new state of the art equipment in every studio, including not just Reformers, but the entire array of Pilates tools: the Chair, the Springboard, the Barre. And the TRX Training System. You’ll get a complete Pilates workout, every time.
The best value in Pilates, with unexpectedly low prices that allow you to dedicate yourself to Pilates for life.
Photo from Lafayette Juniors
Lafayette Juniors Annual Kitchen Tour:
Lafayette
Saturday, May 20th, 2017
10:00am – 3:00pm | $40Tickets are on sale now for the Lafayette Juniors 18th Annual Kitchen Tour. This self-guided tour will be held on Saturday, May 20th from 10am to 3pm and welcomes guests into six special Lafayette homes with masterfully-designed unique, elegant, and awe-inspiring kitchens. Attendees will receive a Kitchen Tour program detailing all of the distinctive design elements of the kitchens as well as information on the architects, designers, and contractors who created these spaces. This year on the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a few of the professionals who created these stunning spaces.
Proceeds from this year’s event benefit the work of four local non-profit organizations: Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, Alternative Family Services, The Taylor Family Foundation, and Trinity Center. These organizations were selected by the Lafayette Juniors for the support they provide to women, families, and individuals in need throughout the East Bay.
