Beyond the Creek

Todos Santos Plaza
2175 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
2:00 – 8:00pm | Free

The City of Concord hosts the inaugural Bliss Music Festival in downtown Concord on July 21st with two stages of original live music plus a silent disco, flow arts, craft beer and more.

A culmination of Concord’s 30th anniversary of music in the downtown and a nod to Concord’s musical history with the likes of Dave Brubeck, Concord Music Records and other progressive pioneers in the music industry, Bliss Music Festival serves as a platform and celebration of diverse genres of solely original music, featuring an eclectic array of the Bay’s burgeoning artists on the leading edge of today’s music scene.

With the main stage at Todos Santos Plaza dedicated to electric music and the adjacent Salvio Pacheco Square serving as the backdrop for acoustic music, the entire downtown will be transformed into a haven of art and music.

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Life is Sweet Bakery & Cafe Opens Today in Danville

July 17, 2018 1:30 pm

155 Railroad, Danville

Life is Sweet Bakery & Cafe, which we learned in May would be opening in Danville is opening today according to their website. Check out their menu, which features gluten-free items, here.

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The Salty Barber & Tonic Skin Bar Opens in Walnut Creek

July 17, 2018 8:30 am

1280 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek

A new appointment-only barbershop called The Salty Barber opened in Walnut Creek. Check out their services here. In the back is a salon called Tonic Skin Bar. Check out their services here.

From the Salty Barber website:

The Salty Barber, Wes Craig, has been a traditional barber in the Bay Area for nearly ten years.

Trained in the ways of classic traditional barbering, Wes is passionate about keeping the heritage and history of the craft alive. He even went as far as the Netherlands to train at the Old School Barber Academy.

Wes specializes in Classic Traditional Men’s haircuts as well as popular current styles.

From the Tonic Skin Bar website:

Now, after 15 years working as an Esthetician and Skin Care Educator with some of the top spas and skin care brands in the country, Andrea has poured her heart into creating a unique destination close to home. Drawing inspiration from 5-star spas where no detail is overlooked and every experience is bespoke, her vision was to integrate traditional healing rituals with modern skin care innovations in an authentic and accessible way…

More photos after the jump…

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Introduction to Aquaponics at Rodgers Ranch in Pleasant Hill July 19th

July 16, 2018 4:30 pm

Introduction to Aquaponics:

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, July 19th, 2018
6:00 – 8:00pm | $25

Are you curious about aquaponics? Learn about this home-scaled method of growing fish and plants in one integrated system. Samanntha will introduce aquaponics through Power Point presentation and a discussion of common questions. Components from a variety of systems will be on hand for a greater understanding of the equipment. We will cover fish choices, which plants do best, and system size requirements for small scale food production.

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Wonderland Chinese Cuisine Closing within Next Few Weeks in Danville

July 16, 2018 11:30 am

150 Hartz Avenue, Danville

The Chinese restaurant Wonderland, which opened last year in Danville, is closing within the next few weeks. Their San Francisco location will remain open and stay tuned for a new Chinese restaurant called Nanking Bistro that will be opening here….

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Peloton Showroom Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

July 16, 2018 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

At the beginning of the year we learned that a Peloton cycling showroom would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now opened, this being their third Bay Area location. For about $2,000 you get a stationary bike and for about $40/month you get access to on-demand and live classes. I took a test ride and was impressed with both the bike (smooth!) and the classes displayed on a giant tablet. There are plenty of class styles and times to fit one’s schedule and goals. Check out their schedule here. The bike/service also tracks performance metrics which can be used to compare to others if desired. According to someone I spoke they’re also planning on introducing a treadmill in a couple of months which will also be available at this showroom. Check out their website here.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Celebrate Bastille Day in San Francisco July 14th

July 13, 2018 4:35 pm

Celebrate Bastille Day:

Embarcadero Plaza
San Francisco
Saturday, July 14th, 2018
10:00am – 7:00pm | Free

Join us to celebrate Bastille Day and discover with your family & friends the best of the French-American community!

FRENCH FOOD
LIVE MUSIC
OUTDOOR BISTRO WITH
WINE & BEER
VINTAGE CAR SHOW
PÉTANQUE
KIDS PLAYGROUND
GUIDED VISITS
COURSE GARÇONS DE CAFÉ

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Poke Origin Coming to The Veranda in Concord

July 13, 2018 1:00 pm

The Veranda, Concord

What would a shopping mall be in 2018 without a poke restaurant? Thankfully we won’t have to find out as Poke Origin is opening soon in the Veranda shopping center in Concord.

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Are you Superstitious?

July 13, 2018 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user jacme31

Considering today is Friday the 13th, I’ve been thinking about superstitions and how I used to avoid black cats crossing a road. What superstitions do you believe in?

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Fang-tasia! Exhibition at Lindsay Wildlife in Walnut Creek July 21st

July 12, 2018 4:20 pm

Fang-tasia! Exhibition:

Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
10:00 – 11:00am | $15 (free for members)

We will explore the gentler side of some of the most misunderstood animals in the wild. Meet an alligator, tarantula, monitor lizard, and others! Learn the significant and important roles these animals play in the diversity of nature. Bust myths about these toothy creatures, and gain a new appreciation for “creepy” creatures!

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