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Contra Costa County Festivals, Music Concerts, Car Shows, BBQ's, Art Shows, and More! |
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A New Series from ContraCostaLive.com |
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Fun In Contra Costa |
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Explore some of Contra Costa County with us. Enjoy its history, natural beauty, dining, and shopping.
We encourage you to visit these cities and share your insights and comments. Help others to have some fun and appreciate something that's so close you can touch it.
See some fun in... MARTINEZ | LAFAYETTE | RICHMOND | SAN RAMON
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Wed August 2nd |
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The "Jazz Around Town" series begins tonight with three back-to-back nights of jazz music in Concord. There are two food truck nights, one in Pleasant Hill and the other is back at Aquatic Park in Brentwood. The festivities get lively tonight "on-the-streets" of Walnut Creek on "First Wednesday."
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Smith's Seafood Grill, Entertaining All Weekend
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Relax and dine at the beautiful Antioch Marina.
SUNDAY SESSIONS Aug 6th @ 2-5 PM featuring HUM & STRUM. Happy Hour Food & Drink pricing.
TASTING TUESDAY, Aug 15th 5:30-7:30 pm enjoy a complimentary tasting of FAVALORA VINEYARDS
Also, see NEW MENU items, the updated MARTINI MONDAY menu, and the always popular WED WINE special.
#1 Marina Plaza >(925) 775-4862
Mon-Thr 11-9pm; Fri/Sat 11-10pm, Sun 11-8pm
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Riggers Loft, Richmond
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Six Wineries, Live Music, Event Center, SF Bay waterfront, Richmond Shipyards. Sensational dining. ENTERTAINMENT all shows $5!
See | MENU | SS RED OAK | ARIAL VIDEO
1325 Canal Blvd >(510) 233-2065
Public Winery Hours Thr 5-8pm, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 1-9pm, Sun 1-7pm,
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Thr August 3rd |
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Hmmm... what's it going to be? A Beatles tribute, jazz, dance, or an Americana twang band with food trucks.
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Concert in the Park
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6:30pm, Commons Park, Moraga, the final show of the season, bring a picnic basket, blanket, lawn chair, and friends. MORE INFO
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Music & Market
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6:30pm, Todos Santos Park, Concord. Farmer's Market opens at 4pm. Eat all your fruits and veggies. MORE INFO
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Broadway Plaza Summer Concert
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6pm, Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, FREE live music, with real cocktails, beer & wine offered by WCD. MORE INFO
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Food Trucks, & Kate Burkhart Band
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6-8 pm, Community Center Park, Orinda. Food trucks and guitar twanging tonight. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and friends. MORE INFO
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Sugar Barge, Bethel Island
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We're on an Island. Arrive by Plane, Boat, RV & Auto. Stay for a day or a week! New Menu!
DELTA DOGS BAND Deck Party, Sat @ 4-7PM
DUSTIN HEER Indoors, Sat @ 7-10PM
WESTERNBOUND209 Deck Party, Sun @ 2-5PM
Music Schedule | Menu | RV Park | Boat Rentals | Location
1440 Sugar Barge Rd >(925) 684-9332
Dining Thr 11-8, Fri 11-9, Sat 7am-9, Sun 7am-8
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Vinnie's Bar, Concord
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Entertainment 7 days a week. Pool, Darts, good selection of craft beers, tasty cocktails. Good food.
LIVE SHOWS | MENU
Sat Aug 5th MAROON VIBES 8PM, $15ADV/$20DR
Sat Aug 19th DAVE PIONA POOL TOURNAMENT $500 added/$30 entry
2045 Mt. Diablo St >(925) 685-9515
Open 11-2am 7 Days
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Fri August 4th |
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Yes, if you missed the Sun Kings last night in Moraga, (or you want to see them again) see them tonight in Alamo. Listen to R&B in Oakley, a Fleetwood Mac show in Brentwood, or a local favorite band is playing Pittsburg.
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Concert & Food Trucks
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5PM, Oakley, Civic Plaza, First Friday Fun! Food Trucks & Music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and friends. MORE INFO
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Concert In The Park
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7pm, City Park, downtown Brentwood, plenty of parking and restaurants, bring blankets, lawn chair, and friends. MORE INFO
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Cap's Restaurant, Brentwood
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Seafood, Pasta, Steaks, and Flaming Desserts are served tableside about $16 for two, sweet!
MENU | $10 UNLIMITED MIMOSA
144 Oak St >(925) 634-1025
Mon & Tue 4-9pm; Wed-Sat 11-3 & 4-9pm; Sun 4-9pm
Sat., Aug 5 CINDY KAZA MEDIUM 1 PM, $45
Sat., Aug 12 CAP'S ELVIS TRIBUTE DINNER 7 PM, $45
Fri/Sat Aug 18-19 CAP'S COMEDY NIGHTS 9 PM, $20
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19th Hole Casino & Sports Bar, Antioch
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Play TEXAS HOLDEM & $5 BLACKJACK daily. $60 HOLDEM TOURNAMENT every Sat & Sun @ 12noon.
SPACE DUST on tap!
Bud & Coors Light $4 (4-7pm)
2746 W. Tregallas Rd >(925) 757-6545
Mon-Fri 11-2 AM, Sat/Sun 10AM-2AM
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (426-2537)
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Sat August 5th |
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What's your pleasure? A Rolling Stones tribute, a big pop dance band, a horn band or a $5 multiple artist show in Rodeo.
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Celia's Mexican Restaurant, Antioch
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Best Mexican restaurant in East County. Try the SAMPLER, quesadilla, nachos, chimichangas, hot wings, and jalapeno poppers. Served with ranch dressing and guacamole $16.75. Muy Bueno!
MARIACHI every Thursday @ 6 pm.
See the DAILY SPECIALS
523 W. 10th St >(925) 754-1355
Open 11 AM-9:00 PM Daily
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Vinous Reverie, Walnut Creek Invites You To A Tasting
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New Friday tasting time 4-6pm. Saturday is still 1-4pm
Taste wines from all over the world in a relaxed friendly setting. Guest speakers, wine experts are here to answer questions.
Learn about wines, discover hidden gems, and buy @ closeout prices. FREE NEWSLETTER
554 Ygnacio Valley Rd >(925) 464-5320
Mon-Fri 11-6 PM, Sat 12-5 PM
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Sun August 6th |
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Experience the tastes, sounds and culture of the Mediterranean country of Jordan. Load up at the best prices of the year on fruit and vegetables at a farmer's market near you. Yes, two free concerts today one in San Ramon the other is in Pleasant Hill.
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Mediterranean Food & Music Festival
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12-9pm, Martinez, the second day of food, drinks, vendors and live entertainment. Free admission. MORE INFO
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Concert in the Park
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5:30pm, Central Park, San Ramon, final concert of the season, bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic, and friends. MORE INFO
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