This Weekend's Walnut Creek Area Events

Walnut Creek CA

13 May, 2021

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Looking for things to do in the Walnut Creek area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Patch Community Calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the Walnut Creek calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: All-Star Showcase at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Thursday, May 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Join us for a great evening of comedy featuring Xander Beltran, Ryan Goodcase, Brooke Heinichen, Johnny Steele, and Paul Conyers Learn More Featured Event: All-Star Showcase at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) Nourish Gala - Drive In to Fight HungerWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: West Wind Solano Drive-In What: The Nourish Gala is back like you've never seen it before…LIVE on the big screen for our first ever Drive-in to Fight Hunger! If you're ready to get out of your living room and back into your community and we have the perfect event for you! Tickets are on sale now and space is l... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Thursday, May 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, and life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Friday, May 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More Featured Event: Roxx on Main presents Carlos Reyes! When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Roxx On Main What: #RoxxOnMain & Armando's present Carlos Reyes!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15#CarlosReyes has a large Bay Area following always wondering what new surprise or style of music he'll bring to the stage.His charismatic personality and outstanding musical talents are a ... Learn More Featured Event: Roxx on Main presents Carlos Reyes! (Pete Sabine) Featured Event: Brandon Vestal - Live at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Join us for a great weekend of comedy with the very funny Brandon Vestal. Joining Brandon will be Jay Rich and host Jerry Law. Learn More Featured Event: Brandon Vestal - Live at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) Featured Event: Silicon Valley Horse Show 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. What: The Silicon Valley Horse Show Friday, May 14, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA From The Silicon Valley Horse Show and Alameda County Fair: "The premier horse show on the West Coast ... Learn More Featured Event: Silicon Valley Horse Show 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (Susan C. Schena) Virtual Sashiko Workshop with Lisa Solomon When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts What: In this virtual Zoom workshop, join artist and teacher Lisa Solomon to learn Sashiko stitching, a traditional Japanese embroidery technique used for mending. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here. Lisa Solomon is the author of A Field Guide to Color: A Watercolor Workbook ... Learn More California Symphony - Poetry In Motion: Episode 2 When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. What: Donato Cabrera conducts California Symphony's "Poetry in Motion," a FREE three-part series, premiering over three consecutive Saturdays, May 8, 15 and 22. Filmed at Bay Area landmark the Oakland Scottish Rite Center, each 20- to 45-minute episode features music for string orch... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More Featured Event: Weekly Events Schedule When: Sunday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Elevation LVK What: Beautiful warm weather, amazing venue, impeccable ambiance, food, drinks and live music this week. Please make your reservations early. Learn More Featured Event: Weekly Events Schedule (ElevationLVK) Featured Event: Local Love - Spring Art Festival - with Bay Area Artists May 7-16 When: Sunday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Terra Gallery & Event Venue What: After more than a year of quarantine, where are all the Bay Area artists and what have they been making? Installations, interactive art, murals, films, dance, sculpture, music and more. Come celebrate and support the diverse Bay Area arts community at these in-person exhibitio... Learn More Featured Event: Local Love - Spring Art Festival - with Bay Area Artists May 7-16 (Justin Young) Featured Event: Drag Yourself to Brunch! When: Sunday, May 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Join our amazing cast of drag performers for an unforgettable drag brunch experience!  Learn More Featured Event: Drag Yourself to Brunch! (Patrick Ford) Featured Event: Open Sunday 1 to 4 pm - By Appointment When: Sunday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. What: Find a convenient time to visit this special home on Sunday, May 16 from 1 pm to 4 pmSought after Kirkwood single-story home located on a cul-de-sac near the Clayton border. Welcoming curb appeal with low maintenance front and back yard. Recently painted inside and out and new... Learn More Featured Event: Open Sunday 1 to 4 pm - By Appointment (Pete Sabine) Featured Event: East Bay SPCA 'Growl, Meow & Wine' Benefit 2021: Oakland/Dublin When: Sunday, May 16th at 4:00 p.m. What: Growl, Meow & Wine Online Fundraiser Sunday, May 16, 2021 - 4 p.m. Online via East Bay SPCA, 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland, CA and 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA From East Bay SPCA: "The East Bay SPCA is excited to welcome everyone (pets included!) to join them for a fun, feel... Learn More Featured Event: East Bay SPCA 'Growl, Meow & Wine' Benefit 2021: Oakland/Dublin (Susan C. Schena) gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Sunday, May 16th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More Featured Event: Meals On Wheels Diablo To-Go Fundraiser 2021: Gianni's, San Ramon When: Monday, May 17th at 4:30 p.m. What: Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Takeout Fundraiser Order Deadline: Sunday, May 16, 2021 Pick-Up: Monday, May 17, 2021 - 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Gianni's Italian Bistro, 2065 San Ramon Valley Boulevard,San Ramon, CA From Meals on Wheels Diablo Region: "At Meals on Wheels Diablo Reg... Learn More Featured Event: Meals On Wheels Diablo To-Go Fundraiser 2021: Gianni's, San Ramon (Susan C. Schena) gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Monday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More Featured Event: Retire Wise: A Retirement Strategy Workshop When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Webinar What: Retirement is a time to create the life you have dreamed of living – free of the commute, the deadlines, and the pressures of professional life. The challenge is finding a way to finance those dreams. Reaching retirement doesn't matter if you can't live comfortably for the dur... Learn More Featured Event: Retire Wise: A Retirement Strategy Workshop (Angela King) Featured Event: College Admissions & Financial Aid Webinar. 529 plan problems. When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Webinar, collegeplanningfresno.com What: Please join us for a FREE Educational College Planning workshop that will focus on high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. We will discuss the FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to rec... Learn More Featured Event: College Admissions & Financial Aid Webinar. 529 plan problems. (Scott Karl) Outdoor Ikebana Exhibit at Ruth Bancroft Garden When: Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. What: Don't miss this unusual exhibit of large scale ikebana works in the Garden. Ikebana is the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The ArtScapes in the Garden exhibit is thanks to a partnership with ikebana artists from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, San Francisco Bay Area Branc... Learn More gather 'round: A Saint Mary's College Short Musical Film When: Tuesday, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: LeFevre Theatre What: When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to colli... Learn More Sustain-a-Palooza! When: Wednesday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: https://sustain-a-palooza.eventbrite.com What: Sustain-a-Palooza! A Celebration of the Next New Normal (FREE virtual event) Designed for Bay Area residents interested in living our best healthy, sustainable, equitable, civically-engaged Bay Area lives.Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/PaloozaSch...Register: https://sustain-a-... Learn More Outdoor Ikebana Exhibit at Ruth Bancroft Garden When: Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. What: Don't miss this unusual exhibit of large scale ikebana works in the Garden. Ikebana is the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The ArtScapes in the Garden exhibit is thanks to a partnership with ikebana artists from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, San Francisco Bay Area B... Learn More LIVE Webinar: How to Create a Backyard Escape When: Wednesday, May 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Live Webinar What: Informative. Inspirational. Empowering. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 10:30 AM - 12PM PST We are sharing our passion and expertise in creating lifetime enjoyment in peoples' homes by hosting a safe, enjoyable, LIVE webinar focused on Outdoor Living Spaces. Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on theWalnut Creek Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.