Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square
Friday, March 4th, 2016
7:30pm | $30
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square
Friday, March 4th, 2016
7:30pm | $30
1415 Pine St, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that a new brewery was coming to Walnut Creek called Farm Creek Brewing Company and although there have been some delays they are getting a lot closer to opening now and over the weekend they held a beer tasting event which featured a 3.9% session amber with rye beer called Favorite Daughter that was delicious. It had a ton of flavor and I can definitely see taking home a crowler of Favorite Daughter once they open. (Check out a photo of an unused crowler after the jump.)
They will also be offering a pale ale, pilsner, IPA, Scottish ale and an extra stout beer called Heather’s Limit. In addition to being a brewery which will sell to local restaurants and bars, there will also be a bar area with a 12 tap system and they’re planning on launching with about six beers. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and read more about the brewery here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
294 Railroad Ave, Danville
Pedego Electric Bikes recently opened a new, independently owned store in Danville where Last Detail used to be on Railroad Ave. If you look closely at the fat tire off-road bikes in the photo below you may be wondering where the battery is. It’s actually hidden inside the frame which I thought was cool. For the road bikes you can see the battery in back which detaches so you can bring it to an outlet to charge. An LCD panel in front indicates what level power (there are 5 levels) you get to help pedal. They also have Shimano gears so you can pedal without any added power. Check out their product showcase here.
On March 12th and 13th there will be a grand opening party and will offer a chance to win a Pedego bike.
From their press release:
The Pedego Danville store is individually owned by Pam Marini and is part of the 70-store network of Pedego Electric Bike stores. Pedego Corp. is the leading electric bike company in the U.S. There are nine models in hundreds of color combinations, including cruisers, mountain bike, fat tire bike, cargo bike and a tandem
2070 Salvio St, Concord
Yesterday we learned that CREAM would be having a grand opening this Saturday, March 5th but thanks to a reader who sent word (and photos) that they have opened. Also note that on Saturday between 12 – 6pm there will be free ice cream sandwiches (and temp. tattoos)!
From their Facebook page:
Come celebrate the Grand Opening with us on Saturday, March 5th at Noon to 6 pm.
Enjoy:–FREE ice CREAM sandwiches
-Live DJ
–Temp. Tattoos
-Balloons
and MORE!
Lucky Local Charms Festivities:
Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeFind Irish-style festivities at March’s Walnut Creek First Wednesdays’ “Lucky Local Charms” event. Visit with Lucky the Leprechaun, dance to hometown rock band Other People’s Money, follow the jigs of a local Irish dance troupe, spin the lucky Wheel of Walnut Creek Fortune for a chance to win great prizes and enjoy tasty treats from two different Food Truck Mafia food trucks.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY LOCAL ROCK BAND:
Other People’s MoneyFUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:
Visit with “Lucky” the Local Leprechaun!
Spin the “Wheel of Walnut Creek Fortune” for a chance to WIN great prizes
Enjoy Performances by local Irish Dance Troupe
Arts & Crafts with Civic Arts
Tasty Treats
Beer and Wine Tent
Shopping from local retailersFOOD TRUCK MAFIA
Canasta Kitchen
Grab & Go Kabob
2070 Salvio St, Concord
Earlier this month we saw progress on the ice cream shop CREAM in Concord near Todos Santos Park and they will be having a grand opening this Saturday, March 5th according to their Facebook page here. Also known as Cookies Rule Everything Around Me, CREAM is known for their ice cream sandwiches but also offer ice cream, cookies, brownies, milkshakes, ice cream tacos and more. Check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The new Eileen Fisher storefront is now showing in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, next to Allen Edmonds and Kiehl’s so it looks like the opening is getting closer…
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, February 28th, 2016
2:00pm | $30Instrumental and vocal musica from musicals that were also featured movies, including:
South Pacific
West Side Story
Sound of Music
Phantom of the Opera
King and I
My Fair Lady
Les Misarables
Man of La Mancha
and others…
111B W. Prospect Ave, Danville
A new eyewear and accessories store called Look + See recently opened in the new Danville Hotel Town Center located between Hartz Ave. and Railroad Ave. For the other store openings in this development click here.
Yesterday the big news went out that Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Walnut Creek. Meanwhile, if you have been reading this blog you knew about this back in December when I first posted about this. Anyway, do you plan on visiting Dunkin’ Donuts when they open by this summer and if so, what are you most looking forward to, the donuts or the coffee?