Wild Week in Contra Costa County Happy Thursday Unfortunately, its
been a wild week in Contra Costa County with too many horrific incidents occurring across multiple cities which has resulted in fatal incidents. Antioch is making headlines again...the new Mokelumne Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing is now open. UPCOMING EVENTS March 19 - 5:00 pm - Tuesday Tasting w/Frank Favalora at Smiths Landing (Antioch)
March
21 - 5:00 pm – Antioch Food Truck Thursdays
- 5:00 pm – Concord Historical Society Annual Membership Dinner
- 6:00 pm – CBD live at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
- 6:00 pm – George Cole Trio at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
- 6:00 pm – AC & The Heatwave (funk/foul) at Retro Junkie
(Walnut Creek)
- 7:00 pm – Comedy Night at Del Cielo Brewery (Martinez)
March 22 - 5:00 pm – Antioch Chamber of Commerce Gala at the Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center.
- 5:30 pm – 2000’s Dance Party with DJ Townsend at Hannah Nicole Vineyards: Dust off your dancing
shoes and get ready to boogie down to the sweet tunes of the 2000s with DJ Townsend! More info - click here
- 5:30 pm – Quattro at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
- 6:00 pm – Surg Monster live at Del Cielo Brewery
(Martinez)
- 6:00 pm – Keith & Carol Show at Slow Hand BBQ (Pleasant Hill)
- 6:00 pm – Lee Waterman Trio at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
- 6:00 pm – Going Down (Aerosmith Tribute) + Destroyer (Kiss Tribute) at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
- 7:00 pm – Margaret Niles live at Brentwood CoCo Wine Company
- 7:00 pm – G Spot R&B Band at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 7:00 pm- Byrds of a Feather at Roxx at Main (Martinez)
- 7:00 pm – Soul Harmony live at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
- 8:00 pm – Dogweed String Band at Brentwood Emporium
- 9:00 pm – Dad Co at Vinnies Bar & Grill
(Concord)
- 9:30 pm – The Okay’s (rock covers) at Dan’s Irish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek)
March 23: - Pittsburg Easter Egg Hunt Join the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg and the City of Pittsburg’s Recreation as we celebrate the fun of Easter! The annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt returns
to its new location of Small World Park! The fun begins at 8am will the Kiwanians serving up pancakes off the grill for a small donation of $5.00 (ends at 11am). At 11am, get ready to join your age group and hunt for the treats put out by the Easter bunny. More information: Click
Here
- Fishing with My PAL (Pittsburg): We are excited for the return of our highly anticipated event. The morning/afternoon will be filled with Unlimited fishing (Bring your fishing pole), prizes, food and pictures with our famous BOLO. Don't forget your sunscreen and come on out and enjoy this event! More info
- Goodguys 40th All American Get-Together: Grab your family and friends and head on out to the Alameda County Fairgrounds the weekend of March 23-24 for the Goodguys 40th All American Get-Together featuring over 3,000 of the west coast’s baddest American made and powered show cars and trucks of all years on display! More info – click here
- 12:00 pm: Easter at Serendipity Cellars - Celebrate Easter with Serendipity Cellars on Saturday March 23rd, 2024 from 12:00 –
3:00pm. Wine will be available to purchase by the glass or bottle. The Easter bunny will be making his presence for those unforgettable pictures. Each kid ticket includes an Easter basket for them to fill with goodies from the Easter Egg Hunt. NOTE: A child is considered anyone 10 years of age and under. If you have an infant 1 year of age or younger, you do not need a ticket. Only ticket holders will receive a basket and a wrist band to participate in the
activities. Everyone is welcome to join in the Easter Bunny visits and pictures. More info, click here
- 12:00 pm – Native Elements Reggae at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 2:00 pm – Key Elements (Latin jazz) at Riggers Loft
(Richmond)
- 5:00 pm – Jr Deville at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez0
- 6:00 pm – Antioch Speedway Races
- 6:00 pm – Jazz Trio w/Michael Cheadle at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 6:00 pm – Cabanijazz Project (Jazz Series) at Del Cielo Brewery (Martinez)
- 6:00 pm – KFRC at Slow Hand BBQ
(Pleasant Hill)
- 6:00 pm – Rod Stewart & The Rolling Stone Tributes at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
- 6:00 pm – Killer Dueling Pianos at Campos Family Vineyards: The incredibly talented and entertaining, Killer Dueling Pianos! It is going to be a high energy, super fun, memorable night! More info
- 6:30 pm – Sip & Slay Makeup Seminar w/Celebrity Arist Mamma Bear at Dale Vino (Pittsburg) Join us for an exciting makeup class where you can sip on your favorite wine while learning the art of slaying your makeup game! Get ready to enhance your beauty skills and have a blast
with like-minded makeup enthusiasts. All levels welcome. This special event is hosted by Mamma Bear, Celebrity Make Up artist. Mamma Bear has done makeup for celebrities such as Cardi B, works on various television and music productions, as well as does specialty make up for photoshoots, weddings, birthdays and instructed classes through MAC cosmetics. This special seminar will focus on slaying your everyday
- 7:00 pm – Le Jazz Hot Trio at Roxx on Main
(Martinez)
- 7:00 pm – Delta Wires live at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
- 8:00 pm – Blue Moonshine live Music at Brentwood CoCo Wine Company
- 8:00 pm – Def Lepp & Whytesnake at Vinnies Bar & Grill (Concord)
- 8:00 pm – That 1 Guy live at Brentwood Emporium
- 8:00 pm – Patton
Leatha Band Ft. Duane Batton at Tailgaters (Antioch)
- 9:30 pm – The Spazmatics (80’s Party) at Dan’s Irish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek)
March 24 - 8:00 am: Goodguys 40th All American Get-Together - Grab your family and
friends and head on out to the Alameda County Fairgrounds the weekend of March 23-24 for the Goodguys 40th All American Get-Together featuring over 3,000 of the west coast’s baddest American made and powered show cars and trucks of all years on display – click here
- 12:00 pm -- Contra Costa Winegrowers Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour: The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association host its Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour will be held on March
24. The event will be held from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm with 6 locations and 8 wineries. The event is $120 per ticket where you will enjoy wine, small bites, live music and the opportunity to hop on and off trolley rides. Contra Costa Winegrowers Association is proud to present the Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour. Meet the winemakers, vintners, and sample wines from barrels and bottles. Take the opportunity to purchase futures and bottles for your very own wine cellar. The best way to enjoy
this beautiful wine country is aboard the wine trolley. Trolleys loop around to stops every 20 minutes, and last pick up is at 4:45 p.m.. Must be 21+/over to attend. Tickets are purchased by selecting your starting location (click here to purchase)
- 12:00 pm - McCauley Estate Vineyards Wine & Dine (Brentwood)
- 2:00 pm – Michelle Lambert Live for Sunday Sessions at Smiths Landing (Antioch)
- 2:00 pm – Folk Legacy Trio at El Campanil Theatre
(Antioch)
- 2:00 pm – Adrian West Band (Folk/Rock) at Riggers Loft (Richmond)
- 2:00 pm – Plant and Sip with Herbs at Dale Vino (Pittsburg): Come make your own potted arrangement with master gardener Shawna Anderson. This all levels all ages event will use fresh herbs and is sure to be just as fun as the previous plant and sips. Enjoy both all day-happy hour pricing and brunch. Pre-sale tickets
required. Purchase HERE
- 8:00 pm – Haunt + Hellfire + Tanith at Brentwood Emporium
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