ContraCosta.news: St. Patricks Day Events + News Recap & More

Published: Thu, 03/14/24

Have a great St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Happy Thursday,

Hope everyone is enjoying those longer afternoons as the sunset is now an hour later... lots of events this weekend with Saint Patrick's Day so be safe, and have a ton of fun. Some great podcast episodes this week and hope you enjoy the info.

FYI for this weekend: Caltrans Says Full Southbound I-680 Closure Set for March 15-18

Recent Podcasts

March 14 - Mary Knox Talks Domestic Violence

March 12 - Hanna Malak of the American Red Cross

March 11 - Ron Bernal Runs for Mayor of Antioch

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, March 14

5:00 pm – Antioch Food Truck Thursdays
6:00 pm – Macy Blackman & Bing Nathan at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
6:00 pm – Ken Cooper & Dave Martin: Clam Bake at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
6:00 pm – The Droids (80’s New Wave) at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
8:00 pm – State Line Empire/Velvet Grave at Brentwood Emporium

Friday, March 15

10:00 am – Walnut Creek Bead & Design Show
5:00 pm – Inca Hootz Record Release Listening Party Alameda All Stars & Friends Live Show at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
5:00 pm – Lucas Ohio at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
6:00 pm – St. Baldricks Fundraiser + DJ Valmonster at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez)
6:00 pm – Ken Cooper at Slow Hand BBQ (Pleasant Hill)
6:00 pm – No Duh & My So-Called Band at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
6:30 pm - Salsa & Latin Jazz Ft. Max Cortes Trio at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
6:30 pm – The Spazmatics at The Garden (Walnut Creek)
7:00 pm - Miramonte HS Presents Footloose
7:00 pm – Duo Sonics at Brentwood CoCo Wine Co
7:00 pm – DJ Jimmy at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
7:00 pm – The Kurk Ribak Trio at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
7:30 pm - Ray Charles & Friends at Lesher Center (Walnut Creek)
8:00 pm – Chloe Alexis at Crown and Crow (Brentwood)
9:00 pm – Fuzzbolt at Vinnies Bar & Grill (Concord)
9:30 pm – Brodie Stewart Band (southern rock) at Dan’s Irish Bar (Walnut Creek)

Saturday, March 16

7:00 am – Dandelion Days Flea Market (Jackson)
9:00 am – Local Farmers Markets (Brentwood, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek)
9:00 am – The Makers Boulevard (Brentwood)
10:00 am - Dublin St. Patricks Day Celebration
10:00 am – Walnut Creek Bead & Design Show
11:00 am – Evan Thomas Blues at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
12:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at Four Legs Brewing (Brentwood)
12:00 pm – Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Family Fun at R+C Family Farms (Brentwood)
12:00 pm – St Patrick’s Weekend Party at Epidemic Alas (Concord)
1:00 pm – Mama Foxxy and The Whiskey Gypsy Rebals at Wild Idol Saloon (Byron)
5:00 pm – East County Little League Crab Feed (Brentwood)
5:30 pm – Dead Cat Hat at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
5:30 pm – Save Our Gym Fundraiser at Brownstone Gardens (Oakley)
6:00 pm – Antioch Speedway Races
6:00 pm – St. Patricks Day Party at Sugar Barge (Bethel Island)
6:00 pm – Justin Garns Trio at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez)
6:00 pm – Smokin Jay & Friends at Slow Hand BBQ (Pleasant Hill)
6:00 pm – The Butlers (vintage 70’s rock) + Rock The Nation) at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
7:00 pm – DJ Ray “Old School Soul” at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
7:00 pm – Sin Silver & The Avenue at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
7:00 pm – Jeff Tamelier & Jim Funk at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
7:00 pm – Bonded By Blood + Malpractice at Brentwood Emporium
8:00 pm – The Collective at Brentwood CoCo Wine Company
8:00 pm – Room 43 Band at Crown and Crow (Brentwood)
8:00 pm – Reverend Horton Heat at Vinnies Bar & Grill (Concord)
9:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Party with DJ Patrick at 311 Oak St Pub (Brentwood)
9:30 pm – The Last Decade (rock covers) at Dan’s Irish Bar (Walnut Creek)

Sunday, March 17

7:00 am – Dandelion Days Flea Market (Jackson
8:30 am - Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk (Dublin)
10:00 am - Dublin St. Patricks Day Celebration
10:00 am – Walnut Creek Bead & Design Show
10:00 am – The Cobra Experience in Martinez
11:00 am – St. Patrick’s Day Bubbles & Brunch Bash at Smiths Landing (Antioch)
11:00 am – St. Patrick’s Day Part at McGrail Vineyards (Livermore)
12:00 pm – Cannabis & Clutches at One Plant (Antioch)
12:00 pm – DJ Edan at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
12:00 pm – St Patrick’s Weekend Party at Epidemic Alas (Concord)
12:00 pm – Spring Fest (Benicia)
12:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at Four Legs Brewing (Brentwood)
12:30 pm – Sip N’ Shop St. Patrick’s Day at Brownstone Gardens by Heer Social (Oakley)
1:00 pm - St. Patty’s Day with DJ TONY at Campos Family Vineyards (Byron)
1:00 pm – Gabe Duffin at Hannah Nicole Vineyards (Brentwood)
1:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Bash w/ U2 +The Cranberries Tributes at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
2:00 pm – Sunday Sessions with Margaret Niles at Smiths Landing (Antioch)
2:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
3:00 pm – Beer Pong Tournament + St Patrick’s Day at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez)
4:00 pm - Miramonte HS Presents: Footloose
9:00 pm – Salvage Title rocking St. Patty’s at Dan’s Irish Bar (Walnut Creek)

Full Event Calendar -- click here

News Recap

Previous Stories,,, if you are inclined to review last weeks headlines.

Contra Costa County / Bay Area

City of Antioch

City of Brentwood

City of Clayton

City of Concord

City of Lafayette

City of Oakley

City of Pittsburg

City of Richmond

Black Diamond HS Named 2024 Model Continuation High School

City of San Pablo

City of Walnut Creek

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