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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FUNDRAISERS: Pancake Breakfast - Supporting Veterans of foreign Wars – 2nd and 4th Sundays includes eggs, pancakes, sausage, beverage. 8 – 11 a.m. Willow Pass Road, Concord $5, $3 Children under 12. http:// www.vfwpost1525.org July 15 - Petit Dejeuner Drag Brunch - Bella is hosting our summer drag show which will benefit our AIDS Walk SF Team! Performances by Bella and her Drag Queens. This is a 21+ event. Ticket includes brunch, the show and one complimentary beverage. Bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Marys can be purchased for $15. Purchase your tickets now. Hosted by Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County. For more information, go to rainbowcc.org or call (925) 692-0090 x 339 August 22 - City of Concord Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Concord Auditorium1 at John Muir Medical Center, 2540 East Street, Concord. To schedule an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: CONCORD or call 1-800-RED CROSS 1-800-733-2767. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. For more information, contact Concord’s Emergency Services and Volunteer Manager Margaret Romiti, (925) 671-3184.
OUTDOORS: Concord: Todos Santos Park OFF the Grid Mondays. offering cuisine from around the world from 5 to 9 p.m. Full lineup available at http://offthegridsf.com.
Farmers’ Markets
Concord Tuesdays, 10am to 2pm, year-round, rain or shine, Thursdays 4P-8P, Todos Santos Plaza. • Martinez Sundays, 10am to 2pm, year-round, Main St. and Estudillo. Walnut Creek Diablo Valley Farmers Market Saturday 9a.m. - 1 p.m. Shadelands Business Park, N. Wigett Lane and Mitchell Dr. Also, from Contra Costa Certified Farmers Market - North Locust St between Giamona and Lacassie St. Sundays 9 am - 1 pm, Year Round, (925) 431-8361 http://www. cccfm.org Pleasant Hill – Saturdays 10:00am to 2:00pm May 6 -Oct 28; 136 Trelany Rd, Pleasant Hill Pittsburg – Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm, May 6 - Oct 7; 600 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg Clayton- Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm May 13 - Oct 14; 6095 Main St, Clayton July 15 - Clayton BBQ Cook-Off – from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. New, People’s Choice Competition. Eat and text vote your favorite. Local Craft Beers from Mendocino Brewing, Epidemic Ales and Black Diamond Brewery will be poured
as well as wines and Margaritas. Win a custom-built Smoker (thanks to Wally’s Rental Centers). The winner need not be present to win. More food, sampling and a good time for the whole family.
FAMILY EVENTS: Galindo Home and Gardens Tours - 1721 Amador Avenue, Concord. Visit the fully-restored 1856 Victorian home of Francisco Galindo, one of Concord’s founding fathers, and his wife, Maria Dolores Manuela (Pacheco) Galindo. This includes the 1875 addition by Francisco Galindo’s son, Juan “John” Galindo. No reservations needed. Fee $5 for adults and children over 12. One of only a few Victorian ranch houses in the country. By 1880, the structure was reconfigured in the Queen Anne style, with bay windows, sweeping steps, and a broad porch. Visitors can tour the10 rooms, including two parlors and a formal dining room, and see 15 original pieces of Eastlake furniture. Go to concordhistorical.org for more information. August 5-6 - Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair at Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive (at Broadway) in Walnut Creek. Hours: Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission: $12 (under 12 free) - good for both days. Gems, jewelry, crystals beads, and metaphysical healing tools, over 30 booths. For information, go to www. crystalfair.com or call (415) 383-7837 or email jerry@crystalfair.com. August 17 - Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club and SATERN will be holding a 7-week course to earn your Technician Class (entry level) FCC Amateur Radio License. Course begins at 7-9 pm. at Salvation Army 3950 Clayton Road, (Cross is West St.) Concord. Online Registration is required. We use the ARRL Textbook and if you don’t have a book you can order your book in the online registration process. Each student must have full access to a copy of the text. There is a $6 admin fee. For info & registration email: HamRadioClass@gmail.com. Complete class calendar at http://www.mdarc.org/activities/education/Classes
VISUAL ARTS/THEATRE/ MUSIC: Concord Tuesday Night Blues July 11 Mark Hammel and the Blues Survivors. Plus Cool Concord Cars from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., July 18 Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s July 25 Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings to close out the series on July 25. Showtime is 6:30 to 8 p.m. http://www.ci.concord.ca.us/page. asp?pid=3000 Concord 29th Annual Music and Market Series - Thursdays at Todos Santos Plaza downtown Concord. July 7 Zepparella The All-Female Zeppelin Powerhouse www.zepparella.com July 13 Frobeck North Bay’s Top Funk/ Rock Band July 20 California Cowboys July 27 Fleetwood Mask, the ultimate tribute to Fleetwood Mac, The Mayor’s Healthy Cook-off is also slated this night.
Clayton Concert in the Grove July 8 Diamond Dave - He’s been entertaining Bay Area audiences for over 20 years, Dave is back for the 10th consecutive year. Truly one of Clayton’s favorites accompanied by his singing daughters Kelly, Kaitland & Meghan. July 7th - Jazz Room 8 PM. Internationally acclaimed Jazz Harpist Motoshi Kosako followed by Jazz classics performed by Bay Area Guitarist Mike Williams and Bassist Marc Levine. Guest vocalist Eve Marie Shahoian. Presented by Town of Danville and the Jazz Room at Villiage Theatre & Art Gallery 233 Front Street, Danville. Tickets: www. villagetheatreshows.com Tickets: $15 students $25 adult July 10 – 27 - Summer Stage “Aladdin Jr” 3-week Musical Theater camp ages 6-16. We focus on theatre musical training in preparation for the performance of “Aladdin Jr.” Clayton Theatre Co. Summer Stage is located at Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St. Clayton. For more information www.ClaytonTheatreCompany.org (925) 222-9106 July 8th - Concord Food Truck Cinema Night. “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. 6 p.m. Combines food trucks, local bands, a wine bar, craft beer garden, and a movie, shown on a 35-foot outdoor screen. Entertainment is provided by
the Tamsen Donner Blues Band. The event will be held at the Diablo Creek Golf Course, 4050 Port Chicago Hwy, in north Concord. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins shortly after sunset. For more information and tickets, visit www. ftcconcord.com or call (916) 7500035. Use promo code “VIBE” for $3 off any adult ticket. July 23 - Opera in the Park, is scheduled for one performance at the Community Park, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda Sunday 5:00-7:00pm. Free Admission, Free Parking, and BART and Handicapped Accessible 925.685.4945. Courtesy of Orinda Rotary. For more information, visit www. SoloOpera.org Concord Pavilion - General sale tickets are available online at LiveNation. com, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at select Wal-Mart locations. For general Pavilion information, call (925) 676-8742 Jul 6 -- Deftones with Rise Against the Machine Thu 6:30 PM Aug 11 -- Steve Martin and Martin Short Fri 8:00 PM Aug 16 -- Straight No chaser with Postmodern Jukebox Wed 7:30 PM Aug 27 -- OneRepublic with Fitz and the Tantrums Sun 7:00 PM Sept 15 -- Florida Georgia Line