1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that We Olive was closing in downtown Walnut Creek and later this month the toy store Five Little Monkeys will be moving next door into this location. Check out their selection here.
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that We Olive was closing in downtown Walnut Creek and later this month the toy store Five Little Monkeys will be moving next door into this location. Check out their selection here.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, January 26th – Saturday, February 24th, 2018Ray’s swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. Pressure builds as he confronts the lure of a deal with Speedo, the perils of family, and the unforgiving weight of success. A sharp and stylish play about swimming, survival of the fittest, and the American dream of a level playing field – or of leveling the field yourself.
Orinda Theatre Square
The Intuitive Writing Project, an an educational writing program for girls which opened a few years ago in Orinda Theatre Square has closed. According to the owner they are temporarily operating out in Moraga but “it’s possible that we will always be mobile, as this will allow us to serve girls throughout the Bay Area, from San Ramon to Marin and from Oakland to SF.” Check for updates on their website here.
Crow Canyon Commons, San Ramon
Pizza My Heart opened recently in the Crow Canyon Commons shopping center in San Ramon where zpizza used to be. Check out their menu here.
Photo by Flickr user baia
San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show:
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco
Friday, February 9th – Sunday, February 11th, 2018
$15The San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show, now in its 32nd year is the premiere show of its kind in the United States, welcoming over 70 dealers and featuring exciting exhibits presented by galleries from our Featured Country: Australia as well as other museum quality exhibitions.
This year’s Tribal & Textile Art Show comes along at an exciting time, when the fine arts environment has embraced the natural connection between tribal, modern, and contemporary. Some of the exhibitors are already exploring the dialogue between contemporary and tribal art in their galleries, with great fanfare.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
San Jose-based Frujuice is opening in a permanent spot on the second floor of the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu (towards the bottom) here. I look forward to trying the Juicy Spicy Papaya dish/drink!
From their website:
Ortega produce began to sell fruit at the San Jose Capital Flea Market. Years later getting a permanent location at the San Jose Berryessa Flea Market where the opportunity was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Ortega. Ortega Produce would later be known for being the first traditional Mexican fruits stand to San Jose and to the Bay Area. Ortega Produce was the first to introduce Fruta Fresca inspired by the street fruit vendors from Mexico in a cup topped off with chili salt and lemon cocos helados fresh coconuts and Aguas Frescas made with fresh natural fruit juices 100% mexico style.
Recently I drove down to Monterey Bay Aquarium. It had been a few years since the last time I visited and I enjoyed seeing familiar animals such as jellyfish, sea otters, sharks, sardines, anchovies and of course the kelp forest. Seeing my son interact with the animals made it even more special. What is your favorite day trip excursion?
Sweet Thursday Presents: John Lescroart:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, February 15th, 2018
7:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeJoin us for an evening with John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author known for his series of legal and crime thriller novels featuring Dismas Hardy. His latest novel, Poison, shows that Dismas is still a force to reckoned with inside the courtroom.
1558 Canyon Rd, Moraga
Amazing news as sleepy Moraga of all places is getting a new brewery / restaurant called Canyon Club Brewery. Located in a former bank sharing an ample parking lot with Orchard Supply Hardware near the intersection of Moraga Way and Moraga Rd, it’s expected to open later this summer. The triangular modern architecture with plenty of outdoor space will be a fabulous showcase for what could prove to become a destination spot bringing in not only locals but others from around Lamorinda and beyond. In addition to a restaurant and on-site brewery, stay tuned for more exciting details to come!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Makers Market, featuring American-made, handcrafted goods has relocated from their Broadway Plaza spot across from Nordstrom a few short hops away next to the Tesla showroom. Their new spot where Kit and Ace used to be, is huge and really shows off their offerings comfortably. Browse their online selection here.
On February 24th they’re having a grand opening event to “come sip, eat, create, hang out with makers, and learn about our mission to Rebuild the Legacy of American Made.” Don’t forget you can get “20% off the purchase of a single product for our Facebook followers, with mention of this promotion.”
Another upcoming event takes place March 10th with their outdoor craft fair taking place in the plaza in front of True Food Kitchen and Starbucks. From the event page:
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
More photos of the inside after the jump…
