Spotted outside the jewelry and home decor shop NIQUEA.D in Danville.
Photo by Flickr user shawnhoke
This week we learned that yet another pizza restaurant, Boca Pizzeria, would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and a commenter suggested a reader poll about what restaurant/bar/cafe etc. you would like to see in downtown Walnut Creek.
I am so hoping someone realizes that what WC needs is not another version of something that already exists once (or twice or three times) already, but something else. Something that won’t disappear when trends change in a year or two. I would love to see a proper Irish pub, where folks can hang out, eat, drink, maybe listen to some live music, and generally stop stressin’ about the world.
If you had your pick what you most like to see? An Irish pub? Burmese restaurant? Tea house?
Explore Tibet through Photographs and Paintings:
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, March 14th, 2015
2:00pm – 7:00pm | FreeOne-day-only Fundraiser for the Tibet Oral History Project, a noble effort of documenting the stories of Tibet.
My dear friend, Dr. Marcy Adamski is creating the only oral history of Tibet. She is traveling the world, with the encouragement of the Dalai Lama to compile interviews with Tibetan elders before they all pass and this history disappears. The volumes of transcription are destined for the Library of Congress. Thousands of interviews have already been completed. The trip to Nepal is very important for this effort. The elders will not be with us much longer so time is of the essence. Please join us and hear about this project. Make a purchase to help fund the trip. 100% of all purchase of artwork shown for this exclusive engagement on March 14th will be used to travel to Tibet with a film crew and assistants. Thank you very much for your support. Bring friends!!
2151 Salvio St, Concord
The pizza restaurant openings keep coming with the Chicago style pizza restaurant Mi Pi Pizza opening sometime this month in Concord across from Todos Santos Park. Check their Facebook page to see the signage which has gone up.
From their Facebook page:
Mi Pi Pizza is an authentic Chicago Restaurant capturing the flavors & atmosphere of Chicago. 4 Crusts including Deep Dish Pizza
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
For those following progress on the giant window that has been added to Macy’s during the Broadway Plaza renovation, the giant Believe poster has finally been removed to reveal the window. Interestingly, based on the previously featured rendering, it looks like only nine panes will be transparent.
My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, & I’m in Therapy!:
Del Valle Theater
1963 Tice Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 12th – Sunday, March 29th, 2015
$65The two-time award winning: My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy created by Steve Solomon has met with rave reviews and great audience acclaim throughout the country.
Now one of the longest running one-man shows in New York history! It is an evening of hysterical comedy topped off with 30+ voices of the most hilarious characters and situations you’ve ever seen. All this brought to life by the comic genius of Author, Steve Solomon, starring Ron Tobin. Over 750,000 have seen and loved this show. This is a “don’t miss evening of side-splitting laughter.”
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
The new ramen spot Ramen Hiroshi that opened in January in downtown Walnut Creek recently applied for an alcohol license. It’ll be great to sip a cold brew while eating ramen! Check out their appetizer menu here and ramen menu here.
Wandering around Blackhawk Plaza in Danville and you’ll probably see kids feeding the ducks as they waddle in the pond stretching throughout the inside of the plaza. A sign at Draeger’s grocery store explains that any register sells a 6 oz. package of, “unprocessed cracked corn, millet and flax” for $1.95.
Bring Back the Magic – TJ Shoesmith:
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
55 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek
Sunday, March 15th, 2015
7:00pm – 8:30pm | $15
TJ Shoesmith is a renowned cabaret magician who has worked all over the world!He’s a regular performer at the Magic Castle, Hollywood, and was chosen as a member of The Magic Circle to perform at that club’s centenary!
JOIN US FOR A FAMILY FUN EVENING!
ASSORTED HEALTHY DESSERTS ARE INCLUDED AND PART OF THE FUN!
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
BORTIN HALL, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek
Tickets: Adults: $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
$10 for kids ages 5 – 18 / FREE for ages 4 and under!
1651 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Chinese restaurant and lounge Dragon 2000 has closed for remodeling. The inside was completely empty so looks like there will be a completely new design inside…
