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Oakley to hold next Concert in the Park Friday, August 4

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By City of Oakley Recreation Department

For the month of August, our Friday Night Bites in partnership with Foodie Crew includes a concert featuring the band Project 4 Band who bring their blend of Pop, R&B, Rock, Latin, Smooth Jazz music to Oakley from 5PM to 9PM in Civic Center Plaza.

Bring your family, friends, and a picnic blanket or chairs and settle in for an unforgettable night of singing, dancing, and delicious food under the stars! No outside alcohol is permitted.

Concerts in the Park will continue Friday nights September 1 and October 6,

For more information about the concert, contact Alicia at (925) 625-7044 or email: oleary@ci.oakley.ca.us.

Martinez: Main Street Arts offers 20% off during annual August sale

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Family Love by Gwenn Spratt and art by Olga Jusidman. Source: all photos by Main Street Arts

By Main Street Arts

We are excited to offer a BIG 20% off sale in August, to all our customers at Main Street Arts. It’s our way of saying thank you for all the support you have given us the past year.

The gallery will be jammed with art for you to select from. It will be a treasure hunting experience! So, wear your comfortable shoes and get ready to spend some time with us.

Art by Paula Oesterling, Samantha McNally & Pamela McCauley.

Visit www.mainstreetarts.net and see the BIG Sale page for more artwork that will be 20% off during our annual August sale.

The Main Street Arts Gallery is located at 613 Main Street in Martinez. For more information call (925) 269-8049.

 

Back to School Bash August 5 at The Streets of Brentwood

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By The Streets of Brentwood

What’s the best way to get ready for the start of a new school year? A celebration at the Streets of Brentwood!
We’re hosting a Back to School Bash, Saturday, August 5 from 10 AM to 2 PM.
The event will have musical performances from local entertainers, face painting and activities for the kids, informational tables from community groups and schools, and much more!
We will also have our Free Gift with Purchase program during the event.  Shoppers can present original receipt(s) totaling $50 or more from any of our stores or restaurants and receive a FREE $10 The Streets of Brentwood Gift Card.  One per customer, per day.  Original receipts only.  While supplies last.  August 5th only.
Check back here as we add our list of entertainers and participating community groups.
The Streets of Brentwood is located at 2455 Sand Creek Road.

Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival offers Marina Experience Package

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Perfect for boaters

The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival is excited to announce a novel, immersive experience for this year’s attendees: the Marina Experience Package. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10.

In homage to our city’s maritime roots and our commitment to innovating the festival experience, we’re introducing the Marina Experience Package – a unique, enhanced experience for our sea-loving festival-goers.

The package includes a designated docking space at the local marina, a convenient shuttle service to and from the festival grounds, a custom festival burgee, and a curated welcome package filled with festival goodies.

“Our goal is to offer festival-goers a truly immersive and memorable experience. With the Marina Experience Package, attendees can not only savor the seafood and music but also revel in our beautiful marina which is such a crucial part of our city,” says Wolfgang Croskey, Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce CEO.

This initiative underscores our commitment to creating unique, diverse, and inclusive experiences for all attendees. The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival continues to innovate and evolve, establishing itself as a must-visit event in the Bay Area’s festival scene.

For more information about the Marina Package and to purchase tickets, visit www.pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com.About the Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival

The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival is an annual event held in Pittsburg, CA, celebrating the city’s maritime history, local seafood, and diverse musical acts. The festival aims to foster community spirit, promote local businesses, and provide a platform for local artists and musicians.

Bethel Island 2nd Annual Boats & Berries Music Festival July 22 & 23

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Parade, live music and dancing, boat show, pie eating contest, 5K and rubber duckie races, dog show, Kids Zone, food trucks, vendor booths and more!

Bethel Island presents their 2nd Annual Boats & Berries Music Festival this weekend, Saturday and Sunday July 22nd and 23rd.

The days starts off with opening ceremonies with our Military Color Guard and National Anthem sung by Zena Jean. Bethel Island will have a huge downtown parade that is filled with our locals’ decorated golf carts, our military, horses, dogs, Brentwood FFA, dancers, musicians and more!

OTHER FEATURED EVENTS THROUGHT THE WEEKEND

-Live Music with Mama Faxxy and The Gypsy Rebels, Freeway Rock Band and Zena Jean performs with the band Weekend at Jimmy’s! ♥️

INSIDE SCOUT HALL – Michael acoustic shows!

-Boat Show! -Catfish Races are back! -Manpowered Boat Race  – Rusty Porthole  -Berry Pie Eating Contest! -Rubber Duckie Races! -Karaoke -Line Dancing

– Fun and Educational Kids Zone! -Dog Show! -Local Businesses and Vendor Booths! -Adult Refreshments/Goodies Garden! -Food Trucks too!

SUNDAY – Bethel Breakfast after our 5K Race and Boat Race leaving from The Rusty Porthole!

$600 plus Sponsors:

Rusty Porthole, Delta Coves, Reliable Automotive & Diesel Repair, Plumbtree Plumbing & Rooter, Boyd Real Estate, Scheer Security Alarm Systems, Inc.

Other Sponsors

The San Joaquin Yacht Club, Rusty Porthole, Delta Coves, Knightsen Saloon, Bethel Harbor,, Bethel Market, Black Bear Diner, French Flea #7, Will and Kathy Burns CA Mechanical, Reliable Automotive & Diesel Repair, Boyd Real Estate, Vintage Soul Boutique, Hurst Solar Panel Cleaning, Delta Sports Bar & Gateway Market, Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Scheer Security Alarm Systems, Inc, Lindsay Decker Realtor with RE/Max Gold, Friendly Fire Systems, Inc, Island Cuts, Timothy McDonald, Bob Gerber, Scott and Kim, Linda Nash, Anthony Banks, Straightline Painting, Good Scents Florist, Ted and Geri Alesna, Shannon & Kevin, Lori Castillo, Dorreen Oxford, Hal Hutchens, Ed Horn, Mark and Sue Stas.

For more information visit the event’s Facebook page.

Free Summer Gathering in the Park at Contra Costa Event Park Aug. 6

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Community Outreach Musical

Come out and join us for a day of school supply giveaways, community unity with music and dance. Resource operations will also share information.

Sunday, August 6, 2023 3 – 6 p.m.

Contra Costa Event Park (fairgrounds) at 1201 W. 10th Street in Antioch

To reserve your free school supplies, please contact B.C.C. Ministries at (925) 350-0188 or bcc1781@gmail.com.

San Ramon celebrates 40th Anniversary of cityhood with swim and movie night, concert, gala

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The City of San Ramon is excited to be celebrating its 40th Anniversary!

In 1983, San Ramon voters decided overwhelmingly to incorporate as a city. Officially incorporated on July 1, 1983, the community assumed leadership over development, police, parks, and other services. A new library, community center, and parks were quickly in the planning stages.

The City will be celebrating throughout the year with commemorative giveaways, special events, and more!

For upcoming events and announcements, sign up for email updates here.

40th Anniversary Celebrations

Dive-In Movie: Top Gun: Maverick

Friday, August 4

San Ramon Olympic Pool (9900 Broadmoor Drive)
Rec Swim at 7 p.m.
Movie at 8:15 p.m.
Admission: $1/person
Act#18880

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40th Anniversary Celebration Concert in the Park: Fast Times Dance Party

Sunday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
FREE for All Ages!

40th Anniversary Gala

Friday, August 25

City Hall Rotunda (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road) and San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)

 

Pittsburg Jazz, Blues, and Funk Festival August 19-20

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The Jazz, Blues, and Funk Festival is BACK!

Join us at the Pittsburg Civic Center for the Jazz, Blues, Funk Festival the weekend of August 19-20. The Festival is a two-day event that will feature a variety of artists, food, beer, and wine.

Tickets are on sale now with the option for VIP, General admission, and Two-day Passes.

Buy your tickets now: www.pittsburgtickets.com

San Ramon to celebrate Independence Day with Eagles tribute band concert

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By City of San Ramon

The San Ramon Fourth of July Celebration Concert will feature The Boys of Summer, an Eagles Tribute Band, and a celebration of the City of San Ramon’s 40th Anniversary. The concert will take place tomorrow in San Ramon’s Central Park Amphitheater at 12501 Alcosta Boulevard, from 5–8 p.m.

The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a reading by the San Ramon Poet Laureate, followed by patriotic music performed by Olympia Fields, the brass section of the San Ramon Symphonic Band, followed by a salute and recognition of our Veterans and active-duty military personnel, and the singing of the National Anthem by San Ramon resident Sofie Donati. The headliner, The Boys of Summer, an Eagles tribute band, will take the stage at 6 p.m. and entertain the crowd with The Eagles’ greatest hits.

Additionally, food will be available for purchase from sweet and savory food truck vendors. The San Ramon Arts Foundation will have wine, beer, soda, and water available for purchase. Shade structures, tents, and umbrellas will only be permitted at the top of the ridge/hill to ensure lines of site remain open.