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Upcoming events and things to do in the East Bay Area of San Francisco.

CONCORD 

MomDay in the Park

Saturday, May 12 | Begins at 11:00am
Todos Santos Plaza
Downtown Concord

Mom and Music! This year we combined MomDay in Plaza with the All Area Music Festival. Celebrate the day by dining at Todos Santos restaurants, and enjoy a special concert in the Park.

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Music and Market

May 31st – September 13th
Thursdays | 6:30 – 8:00pm

Todos Santos Plaza
Downtown Concord

Farmers’ Market and free music concerts in the Park with yet another completely different line-up of wonderful Bay Area musicians. Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues and more.

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DANVILLE 

Wine and Chocolate Stroll

Thursday, May 10th | 6:00-9:00pm
Downtown Danville

Enjoy a fun-filled evening of wine tasting, decadent chocolates and shopping. Vintners, souvenir glass and live music ~ $25

 

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Doggie Night

Thursday, May 24th | 5:00 – 8:00pm
425 Hartz Ave.
Downtown Danville

Calling all dog owners and lovers alike! Danville's Doggie Night offers fun for you and your four-legged friend.. It's sure to be a howl. Begins at Molly's Pup-Purr-ee at 425 Hartz Ave.

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LAFAYETTE 

A Taste of Lafayette

Tuesday, May 15th | 5:30 – 9:30pm
Downtown Lafayette

A tour of Lafayette’s finest dining establishments and the opportunity to sample the signature cuisine of each restaurant.

$45 per person

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PLEASANT HILL

Summer Concerts at the Lake

May 27th – September 2nd | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Every other Sunday
On the Lawn at City Hall
100 Gregory Lane

Popular concert series in a relaxed environment by the Lake at City Hall. Features bands from around the Bay Area including many local favorites. Sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission.

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PLEASANTON 

1st Wednesday Street Party

Cinco de Mayo
 
Wednesday, May 2nd |  6:00 – 9:00pm
Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton

The 2012 event season kicks off with our annual Cinco de Mayo-themed Street Party! May's featured band is RUCKATAN (located in the beer and wine garden)! Shop, dine and stroll your way through downtown Pleasanton.

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Spring Antiques and Collectibles Street Fair

Sunday, May 27th | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton

This is the place to shop for vintage, retro and antique home decorations, clothing furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books and collectibles. All collectibles will be 20 years or older. With over 400 dealers filling up Main Street, this event is an antiques and collectibles lover's dream with items that will entice and excite you.

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SAN RAMON 

Live Well Resource Fair & Breakfast

Saturday, May 19th | 8:30am – 1:00pm
Alcosta Senior Center and Community Center,
9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon

Celebrate and support your San Ramon Senior Center by attending the 9th Annual Live Well Resource Fair. The Fair includes health and wellness professionals distributing information and providing screenings for seniors, caregivers, adult children of seniors, family and friends. As an added treat, enjoy a complimentary breakfast provided by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.

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Art & Wind Festival

Sunday & Monday May 27th – 28th
10:00am – 5:00pm
Central Park

The festival includes over 200 arts & crafts booths, entertainment on 3 stages, kite-flying demos, free kite making workshops, kids' activities, a non-profit info alley, displays and more!

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WALNUT CREEK 

Animals on Broadway and ARF Pet  Walk

Sunday, May 20th | 11:00am-4:00pm
Pet Walk: 8:30-10:30 am
Broadway Plaza
Downtown Walnut Creek

With two feet or four, pushing strollers or pulling pets in wagons people and their pets join together to help ARF save abandoned animals during Animals on Broadway Pet Walk.

After the walk, stay and celebrate the day at Animals on Broadway and Pet Wellness Fair.

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Looking for fun things to do all year-long in the East Bay? Click one of these links below. 

East Bay Events

East Bay Attractions

Downtown Danville Events

East Bay Restaurants 

Shopping and Restaurants in Blackhawk Plaza

Shopping and Restaurants in Broadway Plaza 

Mt. Diablo State Park

Lesher Center for the Arts 

Wente Vineyards

Things To Do In The East Bay 

Oakland Zoo

East Bay Regional Parks 

Chabot Space and Science Center

Lindsay Wildlife Museum 

Things To Do In Contra Costa County

CONCORD 

Quilt Show 

March 31-April  | Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord
$8.00 per day or $10 for both days

http://www.contracostaquiltguild.org/quilt_show.htm

DANVILLE 

Eggstravaganza Spring Egg Hunt 

April 7 | 9:00am-1:00pm
Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, Danville

Danville town's annual Eggstravaganza invites kids to come hunt for brightly colored plastic eggs and enjoy face painting to arts and crafts.

www.danville.ca.gov

LAFAYETTE 

7th Annual Earth Day Celebration 2012 

April 22 | 11:00am-3:00pm
Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3419 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #107, Lafayette
 

Fresh organic food, Live music from local bands. Special kids crafts, face painting and interactive activities by Lindsay Wildlife Museum and Lawrence Hall of Science. 

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