“Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Maria Maria Walnut Creek! We’ll have Jose Angel Gonzalez and DJ Slammin’ Sam bringing the music all day long!!” 1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
“Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Maria Maria Walnut Creek! We’ll have Jose Angel Gonzalez and DJ Slammin’ Sam bringing the music all day long!!” 1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Considering today is Star Wars Day, AKA May the Fourth be With You, I was wondering which Star Wars movies people like most of all. I would go with The Empire Strikes Back followed by Return of the Jedi, for sentimental reasons. What is your favorite Star Wars movie?
Fiesta Nueva: Annual Gala Fundraiser:
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 6th, 2018
2:00 -5:00 pm | $75From Cuba to Mexico, from Puerto Rico to Peru, savor the flavors of Latin America at The Gardens’ Annual Gala Fundraiser!
Join us on Sunday, May 6th for Fiesta Nueva, an afternoon garden party on the beautiful, flower-filled grounds of The Gardens at Heather Farm. Guests will enjoy a variety of Latin American-inspired appetizers, refreshing beverages and live salsa music while celebrating spring in the garden and raising funds for The Gardens’ nonprofit programs.
At Fiesta Nueva, we’re bringing the spirit of some of Latin America’s most iconic cities to Walnut Creek, where you’ll feel as though you’re sipping margaritas in Cabo, savoring ceviche in Lima, trying tasty tostones in San Juan, grabbing some gaucho-style steak in Buenos Aires, and salsa dancing through the streets of Havana.
Event admission includes:
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Main Street Deli closed in downtown Walnut Creek; thanks to a reader for sending the above photo showing a new sushi spot opening in its place called Roll House Specialty Rolls. Stay tuned…
Towne Center, Lafayette
For the last few years we’ve been following the progress of the Towne Center condominiums in downtown Lafayette next to the BART station and as you can see in the above photo it looks basically finished. According to the website it’s priced from $949,000 – $1,188,252. Check out the nine floor plans here.
Photo by Aris Bernales
Diablo Ballet’s Celebrated Masters featuring Red Shoes:
Del Valle Theatre
1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 4th – Saturday, May 5th, 2018
$25 – $47The program will feature the highly anticipated World Premiere of Red Shoes, choreographed by Diablo Ballet’s Resident Choreographer, Robert Dekkers.
Robert Dekkers new ballet, Red Shoes, is an imaginative interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale. Set to the thrilling score by Academy Award nominated composer Philip Glass, the ballet explores the birth, evolution, and ultimate demise of the ego. Red Shoes will feature costumes designed by celebrity fashion designer, Cassidy Haley, who has created for P!nk and Fergie to name a few.
Crossroads of Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word… The Filipino restaurant Sig’s Little Kitchen soft opened at the Crossroads of Danville shopping center on San Ramon Valley Blvd. Check out the menu in the photo below. I look forward to trying this place out!
From their Facebook page:
Traditional Filipino dishes served either through rice bowls, fresh salads, or wraps. We will also have a catering tray menu for parties.
1271 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Late last year we learned that an adult day care center would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Baja Fresh used to be, next to the Habit Burger Grill. It turns out it’s not an adult day care center at all but rather the Trinity Center for the homeless and working poor, which relocated a few blocks away. Note that they are closed on weekends.
From their website:
Trinity Center offers a Safety Net of Basic Human Services, including:
- Food, breakfast & hot lunch
- Showers & Laundry
- Clothing
- Mail and Telephone Access
- Referral Services
- Help with benefit applications
- Community
Trinity Center serves people who are homeless and those experiencing poverty. The Center is an opportunity for community and a safe place off the street.
Orinda Community Center
28 Orinda Way, Orinda
Saturday, May 26th – Sunday, May 27th, 2018
FreeThe festivities include a Chinese lion dance, Asian art exhibits, Bollywood dancing, Japanese animated films, Henna hand painting, martial arts demonstrations and Chinese acrobats.
The Festival’s international fashion show will include an appearance by Miss Vietnam California, as well as men and women dressed in the traditional dress of Japan, China, Korea, the Philippines, India and several other Asian countries.
Asian-American book authors will discuss their books and sign copies for fans. There is a presentation by an expert on travelling in Asia who will provide tips on planning a getaway to far-off places.
Avalon, Walnut Creek
After quite a wait the bar Hops & Scotch has opened in the Avalon apartment complex next to the Pleasant Hill BART station in Walnut Creek. In addition to 150 types of whiskey, cocktails and wine they also carry 40+ rotating beer taps. If you look closely at the photo below you can see the taps. The bottom photo shows the lcd screen featuring the available craft brews. They also offer small plates and have several TVs to catch the latest game. Find out more about the bar on their website here. They are open from 11am – 11pm.
Photo from Hops & Scotch
