How about dinner and a show? Have you considered downtown…read moreConcord? This theatre offers a thought- provoking and entertaining opportunity to see live theater in Concord - the only opportunity in fact. I've see several shows here and each one has engaged me in different ways. There is just something you will never get from a movie that you can get with these live performances. This unusual location, set in an old bank building, offers an intimate setting where you can enrich your mind with theatre, see (and possibly own) original intriguing visual art produced by local artists, and - BONUS - see a real bank vault. Come to downtown Concord, plenty of delicious restaurants and parking as well as being accessible via BART.

Went to a Mark Twain reading last night - so good. It was 'Extracts from Adam's Diary and from…read moreEve's Diary'. There were twenty readers 10 women and 10 men - and it was magnificent! The story was hilarious and having different voices read Eve and Adam was brilliant.

Alex Pappas was my mentor. We met as Arthur Murray instructors in Wichita KS. In 1982, we were…read morerecruited to leave KS to run AM studios in California. Everything I know I learned from Alex who once danced with Kathryn Murray. He was a perfectionist with all his dances and loved Argentine Tango the most. Alex was also a musician that played many percussion instruments including Congas, Timbales etc. A truly giften dance master, musician, and fine artist. His seascapes are beautiful, I have "Stormy Nights in my home.

My 4 year old daughter has been going to Skazka, and she absolutely loves it! The teacher Elena is…read moreso caring, patient, and creative. You can really feel how much she love working with children. The activities are well-planned and keep the kids engaged, from storytelling and performances to crafts and music. they learn poems and songs. What I really appreciate is how the club combines fun with learning. My daughter is always excited to go, and she comes home happy, full of stories, and more confident each time. The environment feels warm and welcoming for both kids and parents. It's such a joy to see how much she is growing socially and creatively thanks to Skazka. I would definitely recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing and inspiring place for their child.

I'm genuinely surprised more people haven't taken a minute to leave feedback about this wonderful…read moreplace where they bring their children! I want to sincerely thank Elena for her incredible care, teaching, and support throughout the full camp days. She truly went above and beyond in looking after my son, and it made all the difference. My son had a fantastic experience at the camp and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. He's already looking forward to returning to Skazka for additional classes and future camps. I wholeheartedly recommend Skazka to any parent looking for a nurturing and engaging environment for their child. Wishing you continued success--and thank you once again for treating my son with such kindness and care!

Amazing! Extremely talented & professional. Everyone at the party was blown away. Booking process…read morewas also very easy. Highly recommend! Thank you, Johanna!

Amazing gallery filled with art from local artists! My husband and I wandered in here during the…read moreweekly farmers market to check out a sale they were having. We weren't expecting to buy anything since we were in the middle of shopping for vegetables, but we were pleasantly mistaken. We saw one particular painting hanging on the wall and knew that it would be perfect for a big empty wall in our house - we've been passively looking for some art to hang there for months, and this piece spoke to us! For an original piece on canvas, the price was very reasonable. The artist is Mimi Wirth - a woman local to Martinez which makes the painting even cooler. The painting itself was quite large but we managed to fit it in our 2 door Honda with some interesting maneuvering, and after even more clever choices involving a ladder on a staircase, it's now on our wall. OSHA would not be pleased by any of those choices, but we are very happy with the painting and will be back to peruse this gallery regularly!

I have purchased a few pieces from here, my kids and I have been drawn to certain pieces and they…read moreare now hanging in our home (which brings us a lot of joy). My review has to do with the interactions, or lack thereof, of the artists who staff this gallery. I walk in here frequently, as I regularly shop the farmers market on Sundays and this gallery is right next to it. The staff here tend to interact in a friendlier manner with the older, white patrons. This is not a one-time occurrence but a regular thing, so regular in fact that my 12-year old commented on it. Perhaps it's because they think we're not going to purchase anything, but it is a major turnoff. I also think they could add some diversity to the list of artists who display their work here. This won't stop me from frequenting this gallery when I'm in the area, but something to keep in mind if you've never been here before or are not familiar with the area.

I love going to this crystal fair! There's a great selection from a wide variety of vendors, with…read moreeverything from crystals for jewelry making to centerpieces. I recommend going the last day of the fair to get the beat deals. Also bring cash, and fair warning, you will probably spend more then originally intended.

This was my first year being a vendor at The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair! It was a great…read moreexperience- so many wonderful crystal/gemstone vendors as well as a very talented group of artist vendors! The room was filled with so much positivity and good vibes- It was beautiful to feel that type of energy beaming out of the space. I will definitely be back next year with my handmade gemstone jewelry business, Rock Candy Pendants! Thanks Jerry for putting on such an amazing event! Until next year...

What a great turn out! Dozens of great breweries with friendly pourers, and awesome live bands…read morecovering the classics! I thought I was going crazy when I heard "Don't Stop Believing" (because that's pretty much the song you hear anyway while drunk, right?) but one of the bands was actually playing that song! The food was also awesome at awesome prices. $4 for an awesome sausage (they had many--my choice was the chicken cajun sausage) with all the toppings/condiments. The food was pretty much from food carts with extremely reasonable prices... Please let it stay like this forever!! The thing I hate most about most beer festivals is the rip off food... But this one had all the right stuff for all the right prices! Kettle corn for $3 too! The shuttle that took us from the North Concord/Martinez BART was totally hilarious/legit... It was a yellow school bus with a BACBF sticker banner on it. Lovez it!! The lady on the bus (Bus Bitch, as she called herself) gave us a lovely guided tour of Martinez on the way to the festival site from BART. The Martinez PD were also present at the festival, but they were only outside and their job was to make sure that no one left intoxicated without a DD. If your ass was too drunk, they pulled out patio chairs for you to sit on! Even though it rained, most of the festival was held indoors in a warehouse (with EZ-Up tents for some of the outdoors) and everyone was in great spirits! Mannnnn totally sweet, I can't wait until next year's event!

Attended the Beer Fest again today and I was happy to find that they have made much needed…read moreimprovements since we last attended three years ago. Our friends live nearby so we parked there and walked, as opposed to trying to find parking at the event. They do still offer the free shuttle to and from the North Concord BART station, which is great. We got in line a little after 11:30 and, once they opened the gates at noon, the line moved quickly. They checked our IDs while we were in line, which was nice and sped up the entrance. Once inside I was impressed by the vast and varied beers available. Most breweries had 2-3 beers available. I stuck mostly to IPAs and other hop-heavy brews...of which there were plenty. I was also happy with the variety of delicious food available. We stuck with cheese zombies and frickles but our friends also enjoyed their carne asada fries, Indian wraps, etc. The BBQ place even walked around with samples of cole slaw and "shots" of pulled pork. The pulled pork was excellent and if I hadn't already eaten, I would have gotten a pulled pork sandwich. There were umbrellas and tall standing tables scattered throughout the event. We had a big group so we snagged a table as soon as we arrived to be our "home base." From there, we switched off getting beer/food. They had plenty of port-o-potties available and we never had to wait in line. There was also hand sanitizer and sinks with soap and water. To top off a nice afternoon, we got to spend time with great friends and ran into many more throughout the day.

I actually was working a booth for this event. I loved it!! The organizers were friendly, helpful…read more The location was great. You're allowed to bring dogs!!! Great food selections, entertainment and vendors. Highly recommend.

Downtown Walnut Creek is like that bff in your life that you want to spend every day with. It's a…read moreplace to go shopping, grab a bite to eat, get some exercise, and hang out at the park with your other bff, Mr. Sunshine. Now, to add to that list, we have First Wednesday in downtown Walnut Creek from 5-8 pm. Do you like trying a variety of new food (trucks) and meeting new people? How about enjoying live music and dancing with that cute guy sitting next to you? (In my case, that "cute guy" was my awesome husband who asked me to dance - even though it was mostly little kids out in front at the moment). This event is family friendly, but they have adult beverages as well. (Designate a driver if you plan to have a few!) Your furry bff is welcome to come along also so don't forget your leash. Several great vendors and tables were set up on Cypress Street between N. Main and Locust. We had fun visiting all of them! The surrounding parking garages are all going to be free on Wednesday nights! There are two Locust Street garages that are convenient to the action. This party lasts from 5-8, but your fun doesn't have to end then. There are lots of other great places to hang out or get some dessert while youre downtown. What a fun way to mark the mid-week!