1259 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
It’s been less than a year since it was first announced and now the Japanese clothing store Unqilo has finally opened in downtown Walnut Creek across from Broadway Plaza. As you can see from the photo above it looks great and with two floors it’s more spacious than other locations. That being said, I miss their great t-shirt collections available in New York and Tokyo.
From Tokyo to Walnut Creek:
Taiko performances over the weekend:
Hacienda de las Flores
2100 Donald Drive, Moraga
Sunday, October 26th, 2014
2:00pm – 6:00pm | $5Oktoberfest 2014 will take place on Sunday, October 26, from 2 to 6 PM at the Hacienda de las Flores. Music will be provided by a live oompah band, and bratwurst mit kraut, strudel and pretzels along with German beverages will be available. Pumpkin painting and jumpy houses will entertain the children. A $5 donation per adult is requested. Under 21 is free. Parking and a free shuttle to the Hacienda will be available from Donald Rheem School. This event is presented by the Hacienda Foundation, and all proceeds will go to improvements to the Hacienda. If you’d like to help out with Oktoberfest, please send an email to info@haciendafoundation.org. Gemutlichkeit!
Willows Shopping Center
The framing and art supply store Aaron Brothers has expanded to a corner location in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord and they are open for business while the outside gets remodeled. Check out their coupon page for great 40-50% off deals.
With word that the Vietnamese restaurant Kevin’s Noodle House is reopening in Concord, and considering their Walnut Creek location has been open for a while now, I’m wondering what Vietnamese restaurants people have been going to. There is also Saigon Vietnamese Bistro on Newell Ave. that replaced Pho Saigon. So what’s your favorite Vietnamese restaurant?
Art of Mixology Cocktail Competition:
Orinda Theatre Square
Saturday, October 25th, 2014
4:30pm – 7:00pm | $45There will be 16 East Bay bars and professional bartenders competing in the first annual Art of Mixologycraft cocktail competition and tasting happening on October 25 at Orinda Theatre Square. The fundraiser, held from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, will support arts programs throughout Lamorinda. Bars from the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Orinda, Lafayette and Walnut Creek will be crafting their tastiest cocktails in the hopes of earning cash, trophies and the claim to Mixologist of the Year.
Participating bars include: Oakland’s Flora Restaurant, Forge, Hutch Cocktails and Oysters, Lungomare and Toast Kitchen + Bar; Lafayette’s The Cooperage American Grille, Metro Lafayette, Roundup Saloon and Yankee Pier; Orinda’s Barbacoa, Casa Orinda and Table 24; Walnut Creek’s Corners Tavern and Walnut Creek Yacht Club; Revival Bar + Kitchen in Berkeley; and Honor Kitchen & Cocktails in Emeryville. The complete list of participating bars and bartenders can be seen at http://OrindaArts.org/
Mixology/Bartenders.
Thanks to a reader for sending an artistic fencing wrap in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Century movie theater. Check out the Utility Box of the Day post for more downtown artwork.
50 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
The Art Room in downtown Lafayette is sporting new signage which looks great, as expected for a place that offers art classes! They offer kid, teen and adult classes. Check out their fall classes here.
Trick or Treat in Downtown Walnut Creek:
Downtown Walnut Creek
Friday, October 24th, 2014
2:00pm – 5:00pm | FreeCalling all goblins, superheroes, princesses & witches!
You’re invited to creep through downtown collecting Halloween treats from participating businesses! WCD encourages participants to be eco-friendly…
Participants- please bring your own favorite candy bag!
*Starting location will be at…*
Lesher Center for the Arts
(1601 Civic Drive.)
Begin your afternoon of fun at the Lesher Center for the Arts to pick up a map of participating businesses between 2pm-4:30pm. Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Convenient parking available at the following city parking garages:
1625 Locust St. (next door to the Lesher Center)
1350 Locust St. (between Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Cypress St.)
Metered Parking throughout Downtown Walnut CreekWe look forward to welcoming you to this whimsical & ghoulish event!
1833 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
The Vietnamese restaurant Kevin’s Noodle House that has been undergoing remodeling the past few months in the Park ‘N’ Shop center is reopening this Saturday, October 25th. “Free coffee/soda with any rice or noodle dish through 11-01-14”. Check out their menu here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Back in September we learned that ULTA Beauty was expecting to open by November in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord and they have now opened.