1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Looks like there are delays at the Japanese bistro Izakaya Jun in downtown Walnut Creek. The signage is up but there has been a Stop Work posting up for a while now…
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Looks like there are delays at the Japanese bistro Izakaya Jun in downtown Walnut Creek. The signage is up but there has been a Stop Work posting up for a while now…
1276 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Lots of progress at the pizza restaurant Project Pie that’s planning on opening in downtown Walnut Creek where AAA used to be. As you can see in the above photo there will be outdoor seating. The inside looks done so it shouldn’t be much longer… Check out their menu here.
1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that House of Beads would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek and this is the last week they’ll be open; They’re closing February 28th. Check out updates on their website here.
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that UFC Gym in downtown Walnut Creek has closed. A couple of years ago we learned that LA Boxing became a UFC Gym in downtown Walnut Creek.
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday, February 19th, 2015
7:30pm | FreeAmy Glynn, prize-willing poet (see full bio below), will be at Swan’s Fine Books to regale us with a selection of love-gone-bad poems, from the mythological to the
more… mmm, personal.Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
1401 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Performance Bicycle Shop will be closing in downtown Walnut Creek. Their last day will be March 15th. The closest Performance stores are Dublin and Berkeley.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, February 13th, 2015 – Sunday, February 15th, 2015
Friday, 2:00pm, Saturday/Sunday, 8:00pm | $54Come along for the ride on this madcap odyssey around the world, set to the sublime music of that quintessential modern American master, Leonard Bernstein: as classic in the realm of operetta as West Side Story is in the realm of American musical theatre. Join young Candide, his beloved Cunegonde, the absurdly optimistic philosopher Pangloss, and a virtual clown car of other eccentric characters on their picaresque journey in search of the meaning of life. Along the way, enjoy such timeless masterpieces as The Best of All Possible Worlds, Glitter and Be Gay, I Am Easily Assimilated, and Make Our Garden Grow.
1383 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Last December we learned that Renditions Art Gallery closed in downtown Walnut Creek with a jewelry store opening in its place and V & V Fine Jewelry & Coin, which has been in business for 35 years in Bulgaria, has now opened. Check out their website here.
1813 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
Last December we learned that Yalla Mediterranean would be opening its second location in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek where Daphne’s used to be however the opening has been pushed back to mid March. Their first location in downtown Pleasant Hill opened last December. Check out their menu here.
From a press release:
Providing a lively culinary experience from the moment you step inside, Yalla showcases an open-flame grill, rotisserie-style cooking, traditional Mediterranean spices, fresh ingredients and food cooked to order. The menu showcases enticing, bold flavors through a variety of pita wraps, skewers, salads, sides and desserts. In addition,Yalla’s offerings are perfect for those adhering to vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets, offering numerous salads, proteins and side options to provide a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Photo by Flickr user bails70
Kiss & Tail An Evening of Wild Romance:
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Thursday, February 12th, 2015
7:00pm – 8:30pm | $30Sip a glass of wine, nibble delicious sweets, and enjoy the “tails” of wild animal romances. Discover the love stories from the animal kingdom. Find out who lures their mate with amazing courtship rituals, acrobatic aerial displays and alluring scents.
Space is limited for this intimate 21 and older event. The cost is $30 ($25 members). Adults 21 and older only. Our featured winery partner for this year’s Kiss & Tail is Climbing Monkeys, located in Martinez.
For more information and to register, click here.
