Beyond the Creek

Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco Sept 30th

September 28, 2018 4:35 pm

Photo by Flickr user jenrobin

Folsom St. (8th to 13th St)
Sunday, September 30th, 2018
11:00am – 6:00pm | Free

Bigger IS better at this ‘only in San Francisco’ event! With 250,000 fetish enthusiasts spread out over 13 city blocks, there is something for everyone.

Located on historic Folsom Street, leather and fetish players from all over the world converge. With over 200 exhibitor booths showcasing fetish gear and toys, it’s a pig’s dream. Check out our massive live stage with top-name indie, electronic and alternative acts, our huge dance area spinning the best of the international party scene, live BDSM demos, and a sick and twisted performance stage. And, yes, you can still be naked, so avail yourself of our coat and clothes check areas as well!

Donate $10 or more at the gates and get a sticker that entitles you to $2 off each drink you buy from us ALL DAY LONG!

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Philz Coffee Opening Thanksgiving Week at Lafayette Mercantile

September 28, 2018 1:15 pm

Lafayette Mercantile

Philz Coffee, which we learned in the summer would be coming to Lafayette Mercantile where Homegrown used to be, is planning to open Thanksgiving week. Check out their store menu here and register for their Interview Day event at the Lafayette library on October 4th here.

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Question of the Day – If you Could have Dinner with One Person (Living or Dead)…

September 28, 2018 8:30 am

Orville Wright and group around a table

In the above photo you can see the inventor of the airplane, Orville Wright. I wouldn’t mind sitting down for dinner with him but I think I’d most like to have dinner with Teddy Roosevelt or Bill Gates. Who would you most like to have dinner with?

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Lamorinda Homebrew Festival at Orinda Theatre Square Sept 29th

September 27, 2018 4:30 pm

Lamorinda Homebrew Festival:

Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Saturday, September 29th, 2018
5:00 – 8:00pm

The LaMorinda Homebrew Competition, hosted by Orinda Theatre Square and sponsored by The Fourth Bore Tap Room & Grill is a wonderful chance for brewers to put the spotlight on their talent. There will be 6 professional brewer judges and 2 celebrity judges. There will also be the people’s choice awards. The event will be held on Saturday Sept 29th from 5PM to 8PM at Theater Square in Orinda. There will be live music and participating restaurants will have food specials being served throughout the competition and into the evening.

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Joe & the Juice Coming to Park Plaza Shops in Lafayette

September 27, 2018 1:00 pm

Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette

Last week we learned that Denmark-based Joe & the Juice would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and according to the latest leasing information they are also coming to Park Plaza Shops in downtown Lafayette where Squirrel’s Coffee Shop used to be (way back in 2013). Check out their menu here.

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Salon 77 West Grand Opening on Sept 29th in Danville

September 27, 2018 8:30 am

301 Hartz Ave, Danville

Pleasanton-based Salon 77 West, which offers special event hair/makeup, microblading, threading, eyelash services and more has opened in a new Danville spot where Jerol’s Salon used to be on Hartz Ave. Check out their services here. As you can see in the photo below there will be a grand opening party this Saturday from 5:30 – 8:30pm with a ribbon cutting and various fun events.

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Concord Oktoberfest at Todos Santos Plaza Oct 12th – 13th

September 26, 2018 4:30 pm

Concord Oktoberfest:

Todos Santos Plaza
2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Friday, October 12th – Saturday, October 13th, 2018
Free ($25 beer pass)

For two days, Todos Santos Plaza will turn into a mini-Munich, hosting an authentic German Oktoberfest with a beer tent, live music, singing and dancing, strongman contests, food truck fare, a kid’s area, and more. This is a fun, family-friendly, free community event with food, drink, and activities available for purchase. Limited free parking is available throughout Downtown Concord or take BART to the Concord station and walk four blocks to the event.

It is no surprise that the beer tent will be the meeting point for craft brew fans with German-style lagers from 20+ breweries. If you are searching for extraordinary hospitality and a bombastic atmosphere, you’re guaranteed to find it here!

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Burgerim Opens at Crossroads Shopping Center in Pleasant Hill

September 26, 2018 11:30 am

Crossroads Shopping Center, Pleasant Hill

The mini burger fast food restaurant Burgerim opened recently at the Crossroads Shopping Center in Pleasant Hill. Check out their menu here. With choices like lamb, wagyu beef, merguez (spicy beef), salmon and more this is an interesting addition to the East Bay fast food scene that I look forward to trying out. (h/t foodhoe)

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RnR Barbers Opens in Lafayette

September 26, 2018 8:30 am

3557 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

A new barbershop called RnR Barbers opened recently in downtown Lafayette where Transitions used to be. Check out their website here and services here.

From their online booking page:

We stick to core values of quality, service, individuality. RnR hair co. Was founded by Roya & Robin in the heart of the city of Lafayette. Robin one of the best barbers out there with 20 years of experience in the art of barbering and cosmetology. an amateur champion boxer. Roya who is an award wining international visual artist and sculpture, has 15 years of experience in barbering and cosmetology. After many years working in the fast pace industry, they decided it was time to open up their own barbershop so they can devote their attention to detail one client at a time. We offer a warm, comfortable environment where you can enjoy a break from your daily grind.

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Open Sesame Closing End of Sept in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette

September 25, 2018 10:00 am

La Fiesta Square, Lafayette

After 33 years in business the health food store Open Sesame is closing September 30th in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette. A sign in the windows notes that there is a retirement sale and according to the latest leasing information the gym Formula 3 will be opening in this spot.

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