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Contra Costa County Festivals, Music Concerts, Car Shows, BBQ's, Art Shows, and More! |
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See Your Favorite Bands Again Soon! |
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What were your favorite summer concerts? We're tabulating the votes. There are still 20 more bands to perform. Some of these shows come with farmers' markets, others with a car show, and some with food trucks. Don't miss out on summer fun!
We will share the results with you first. Then we will share the results with those who book the bands.
Yes, you can vote for more than one band but please do not keep voting for the same band over and over again.
Thanks for playing.
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Wed August 23rd |
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"Moveable Feast" is a unique dining experience going on today in downtown Walnut Creek. Also, two food truck events happen tonight, one in Pleasant Hill the other in Brentwood. Karaoke tonight on one the best stages in Contra Costa.
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Smith's Seafood Grill, Entertaining All Weekend
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Relax and dine at the beautiful Antioch Marina.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, Aug 25th 8:00-11:00 pm featuring the NOVA BAND Late Night Happy Hour... No Cover.
SUNDAY SESSIONS Aug 27th @ 2-5 PM featuring TOREE MCGEE. Happy Hour Food & Drink pricing.
Also, see NEW MENU items, see 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 24th |
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Three free concerts tonight. What's your pleasure? Also, cocktails and an art tour tonight in Walnut Creek.
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Concert & Food Trucks
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6-8 PM, Community Center Park, Orinda. This is a family-friendly event, bring your well-behaved dogs 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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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!
SALVAGE TITLE Deck Party, Sat @ 4-7PM
Also, LIVE DINNER MUSIC Sat 7-10PM and a SUNDAY DECK PARTY with live music from 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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It's KARAOKE WEDS @ Vinnie's tonight. Stop by and show everyone what you got! Entertainment 7 days a week. Pool, Darts, good selection of craft beers, tasty cocktails. Good food.
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FUEGO FEST Sun 1-11PM Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock/Punk Rock, Reggae, & EDM with Food and Merchandise Vendors TICKETS $20
2045 Mt. Diablo St >(925) 685-9515
Open 11-2am 7 Days
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Fri August 25th |
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Special Bourdeaux wine-tasting event on Friday. A new art exhibit is open, free, and open to the public. Friday is fun night on the island, play Singo Bingo, or enjoy a free bluesy concert on the waterfront in Sausalito.
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Bordeaux Tasting
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5-7PM, Downtown, Walnut Creek, taste 6 Bordeaux wines from the Left Bank's four famous wine communes $40 MORE INFO
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Singo Bingo Is Fun!
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7pm, on Bethel Island, bring friends or make new ones and play a music trivia game "bingo-style" for fun and prizes. MORE INFO
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Sat August 26th |
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Two options to join in the fun at a couple of Contra Costa brewing companies. Salute! Wine lovers can stroll and drink wine on the streets of downtown Cockett. History buffs can attend the grand opening of a new museum in Benicia.
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Side Gate Brewing Celebrates Two Years
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12-10PM, Downtown Concord. SIDE GATE BREWING celebrates two years of brewing today! Special beer releases, live music, food, and merchandise discounts. MORE INFO
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Wine Stroll
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12-4PM, Downtown Crockett, shop, eat, and sip your way through this historic town with jazz in the Plaza. Tickets $40. MORE INFO
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Enjoy The Best Mexican Food! Celia's 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 27th |
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Get your fruits and vegetables early at one of these farmers' markets and then head to the waterfront for a Plein Art exhibit in Sausalito. Others will prefer the music of Toree McGee and the happy hour pricing of food and beverages for a relaxing afternoon at the Antioch Marina.
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Paint Sausalito!
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11-5PM, Sausalito Center for the Arts, Fifteen renowned Plein Air artists will exhibit their existing work and participate in two live Wet Paint Days. MORE INFO
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Sunday Sessions
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2-5PM, Toree McGee @ Smith's Landing, Antioch. Happy hour food and drink specials @ the Marina. MORE INFO
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Let Us Help You Raise Money
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Post an event on our Community Calendar FREE!
Organizations post your fundraising events and get the word out all over Contra Costa County.
Businesses post an event and give our readers and subscribers a reason to visit.
- Karaoke & Live Music;
- Beer, Wine and Crab Dinners;
- Art, Car & Comedy Shows;
- Oktoberfest & Charity Fundraisers;
For your organization or business. Must be in Contra Costa County, open to the public, and be of general interest to our readers.
Add Your Event Here!
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Is Your Restaurant Looking For New Customers? |
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Is your food really good?
How special is it? Is it worth driving for? How far?
Our readers and subscribers live all over Contra Costa County.
They eat well and like special places.
We like the phrase "Destination Restaurants."
Looking for new customers? Let us show you how.
CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
Interested? Drop me a note
Call Frank MacCallister
>(925) 325-0934
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