Broadway Plaza
Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 28th, 2018
10:00am – 5:00pm | FreeHappy July Friends! Come shop our Walnut Creek craft fair and soak up the sun. Visit this highly curated craft fair in the beautiful shopping center of Broadway Plaza.
WHAT: Come shop 20+ local artists (jewelers, candles, organic body, home goods, apparel, artwork, glass, succulents) while listening to live music out in the Plaza and then enjoy spirits and bites (in our new store at 1254 Broadway Plaza)
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
In May we learned that the fast casual, SoCal based restaurant California Fish Grill would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and the signage is now up and they’ll be opening August 6th. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
California Fish Grill is crazy about fish… Committed to those who crave, catch, and cook it. Our mission is to provide our fish-loving friends with high quality, scrumptiously healthy seafood, in an enjoyable atmosphere–all at a great price. We love the fact that our passion for fresh, healthy and delicious align perfectly with the daily decisions of our fans. Together, we are liberating the love of seafood.
A new exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek, The World of Frida, is on display through September 16th.
From the exhibit website:
This summer the Bedford Gallery celebrates the culture, style, and persona of visionary painter Frida Kahlo, an artist who continues to inspire with her story of love, adventure, and pain. The World of Frida weaves juried and invitational shows that reference the artist with a national, traveling photography exhibit titled Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray that makes a stop in Walnut Creek after traveling across North America. Hungarian-born Muray—who met Kahlo in a chance encounter in Mexico in 1931 and became her lover and friend—shot some of the most iconic color and black and white images of the artist that exist. This exhibition is organized by the Nickolas Muray Photo Archives and is circulated through GuestCurator Traveling Exhibitions.
More photos of the exhibit after the jump…
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, August 9th, 2018
6:00 – 8:00 pm | $5Relish in the joys of a warm, summer night with sweet treats and outdoor activities for families in a beautiful garden! On Thursday, August 9, the popular S’mores at Sundown event returns for its fourth consecutive year with another magical evening of homemade s’mores, live music, stories, crafts, games and more.
Kids love exploring along the garden paths and dancing on the lawn. Parents love the relaxed atmosphere and chance to socialize with friends. And the highlight of the evening is roasting marshmallows over the grill to make fresh s’mores!
In addition to family-friendly songs and popular musical favorites, this year’s S’mores at Sundown will feature local party service company, ANDentertainment making their Gardens debut offering free face painting and balloon art.
Admission fee collected at the door includes all activities and treats.
Bring a picnic dinner along to enjoy before your s’mores! Strollers, wagons, camping chairs, and picnic blankets are welcome!
Lyric, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that Michigan-based Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea would coming to downtown Walnut Creek in the new Lyric apartment complex and they have now opened. There’s seating both inside and out with a cool bear mural on one inside wall (see photo after the jump.) In addition to typical hot and cold coffee and tea they also offer a frozen slushie-esque drink with different flavors called the Ice Dragon. They even sell coffee beans, bakery items, salads, and even pup cups (for dogs). Check out their Walnut Creek menu here.
More photos after the jump…
1716 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
1716 Lofts, a new mixed-use development with 48 apartments over 2,500 square feet of retail space is going up next to the brick J. Rockcliff Realtors in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the renderings on the architect website here.
From the architect website:
Part of the North Main/Ygnacio Valley Specific Plan calling for development of mixed-use residential buildings, the 1716 Lofts project includes 48 apartments with over 2,500 SF of ground floor retail space and parking.
The housing element includes an enclosed, podium courtyard that acts as a passive retreat, configured to provide a central water feature flanked by two outdoor rooms. As gathering and conversation areas, these spaces are equipped with fire tables and lounge seating. A water wall greets visitors as they exit the elevator and directs them to the interior space, screened from 3rd floor windows by a bamboo green wall. Additional space on the rooftop includes a terraced garden, rooftop viewing room, a fire table lounge, outdoor kitchen, large sitting bar, TV lounge, and a multi-use activity space that can be used for community gathering, cooking, dining, sports watching, etc.
1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Starbucks opened over the weekend where Vitamin Shoppe used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. It looks spacious inside, has anyone been yet? How does it compare to the other downtown Starbucks? With Coffee Shop and Peet’s right across the street there are so many coffee ☕ options in that location, amazing!
1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Str8 Edge BarberShop reopened recently in their new downtown Walnut Creek location on N. Main St where LaserAway used to be. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
Psychological Abstraction Art Exhibit:
aRt Cottage
2238 Mt Diablo St, Concord
Wednesday, August 1st – Friday, August 24th, 2018Tom Quinlavin & Kareem Assab
Open House & Artist Reception
Saturday, August 11th 2-4pm
1358 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Main Street Kitchen, which closed back in March for an expansion and remodeling has reopened in downtown Walnut Creek. It’s far bigger now since they expanded next door and have an open kitchen, full bar, and even a cool looking pizza oven (see photo below). They even have four individual restrooms! (Sink is outside though). Check out their brunch menu here, lunch menu here and dinner menu here. Check out their website here. The food here is delicious! Keep in mind they are a ‘no tip’ restaurant, instead they charge a 20% service charge for everyone.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
