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San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April, including Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage.&nbsp;
Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.
Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.&nbsp;Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.Visitors are encouraged to make an afternoon of it by dining locally before or after the show and exploring Concord’s vibrant downtown district.Seating is first-come, first-served. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs. 
Performance dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sfopera.com/seasons/opera-out-of-the-box/#performances" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sfopera.com/seasons/opera-out-of-the-box/#performances</a>

Local Event: San Francisco Opera's Bohème Out Of The Box

San Francisco Opera's Bohème Out Of The Box

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live...

Peace Lutheran Church

Chromatica invites you to be moved by exquisite choral music at 7pm on April 25 at Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara in Danville, and at 4pm on April 26 at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Moraga Way in Orinda. The Danville concert will include Chromatica’s popular post-concert reception.
Fresh from its first out of town performance in January in Santa Fe, New Mexico where it received a standing ovation for its performance of Christopher Tin’s Transfigurations, Chromatica returns with a selection of thrilling choral pieces for its Spring concerts. David Huff, Chromatica’s founding director, has assembled some remarkable pieces sung in English, Latin, German and Spanish to illustrate the enduring power of great choral music. Some compositions will include stringed accompaniment.
Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote the poem There is sweet music here in the 19th century to celebrate the emotional impact of music. In a setting composed by Zachary Moore, it frames Chromatica’s spring concerts. 
Brahms, Schubert and Schumann were all masters of vocal music, and the concerts include Brahms Abendlied, Schubert’s An Die Musik, and Schumann’s Widmung. Mozart’s Sanctus
from his Requiem, and Bruckner’s Locus Iste add more classical weight.
There are two Alleluias – one by Buxtehude and one more modern by Randall Thompson. Contemporary pieces by Randall Stroope (the lovely Amor de mi Alma), two pieces by Ola Gjeilo, and Dan Forrest’s The Sun Never Says add a modern emphasis to the concerts.
“It has always been Chromatica’s goal to identify and perform the best of choral music. These concerts show the extraordinary depth and beauty of choral writing across several centuries. Performing these pieces is both a privilege and a joy – and I’m sure our audience will love them” said David Huff, founding artistic director.
Concert tickets:
Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for students, and children 10 and under are admitted free. For concert tickets and to find out more about Chromatica, visit our website at www.chromaticachorale.org. Tickets for all concerts are also available at the door. For a more personal look you can find us on Instagram (@chromaticachorale) or at Chromatica on Facebook.
About Chromatica:
Chromatica Chorale was founded in 2011 and now includes 32 men and women singers. It has performed 26 prior series of ticketed concerts in the East Bay, attracting large and enthusiastic audiences. Led by David Huff, an outstanding director and operatic tenor who has sung both in New York and San Francisco and accompanied by the exceptional pianist and assistant director, Julie Rieth, it seeks to perform challenging pieces at a high level of professionalism.

Local Event: Chromatica presents "There is Sweet Music Here..."

Chromatica presents "There is Sweet Music Here..."

Chromatica invites you to be moved by exquisite choral music at 7pm on April 25 at Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara...

The Alamo Farmers' Market is excited for the arrival of our newest vendor to the market, TAZA PAN ASIAN!&nbsp; In addition, we will have the following vendors for this Sunday's (April 26th) market:
Achadihna Cheese Co. Alpine Blue Farms Bay Area Harvest Bay Fresh Berry Producer Bocobites Gourmet French Cuisine Humbly Caffeinated Hummus Heaven J&amp;J Ramos Family Farm J&amp;M Ibarra Farm Kem Organic Farm Los Tamales Foods Mossy Stick Gardens Old World Pottery Pastarey Foods Pete's Gold Honey Santa Rosa Seafood Squirrel Bakery Taza Pan Asian ***NEW HOT FOOD VENDOR*** Taste of Texas BBQ Thatcher's Gourmet Popcorn Vasquez Organic Farm
We will be entertained by the musical stylings of Dave Land 🎶🎸
***13TH ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION AT THE ALAMO FARMERS’ MARKET*** We are getting SOOOO excited for our 13th Annual Spring Celebration scheduled for May 17th. It combines kid-focused activities, children’s entertainment (10-12) with live music for an amazing shopping experience for the entire family. We will also have a drawing after the event on May 17th for a market of basket goodies … just fill out an entry form with your name, phone # &amp; email address at the AIA booth starting THIS Sunday. We are going to have some new (and returning) vendors joining us for the event so stay tuned 😉
Just a reminder that the market is open YEAR ROUND, RAIN OR SHINE, located at 120 Alamo Plaza in the Bank of America Parking Lot (Alamo Plaza Shopping Center) from 9 am to 2 pm ... AND WE HAVE PLENTY OF FREE PARKING adjacent to the market for your shopping convenience!
See everybody Sunday!
Heather Harlow Market Manager 669.237.5564

Local Event: New Vendor at the Alamo Farmers' Market THIS SUNDAY (4/26/26)

Alamo

New Vendor at the Alamo Farmers' Market THIS...

The Alamo Farmers' Market is excited for the arrival of our newest vendor to the market, TAZA PAN ASIAN!  In addition, we will...

New Vendor at the Alamo Farmers' Market THIS SUNDAY (4/26/26)

Hilton Concord

The ultimate local Mother’s Day shopping experience is the&nbsp;free Mom's Day Boutique THIS&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;in the elegant Hilton Concord Golden Gate Ballroom. Shoppers will be able to pamper themselves and buy gifts for everyone on their Mother's Day shopping list.
The Boutique is open from 11am to 3pm with free admission and free parking.
The free indoor fair allows shoppers to get special Mother's Day gifts for family and friends from dozens of arts and crafts vendors, home-based businesses and commercial exhibitors.
Mom's Day Boutique is in the Hilton Concord Hotel Golden Gate Ballroom, 1970 Diamond Blvd., just two blocks off Interstate 680 at Willow Pass Rd.
<a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Mom-s-Day-Boutique-2026_7163" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here for Exhibitor information and application.</a>
Clothing for women, teens and kids, makeup, jewelry, purses, books, candles, soaps, honey, jams and jellies, fashion accessories, home goods, bath and body, kitchenware and cooking products, baked goods and so much more will be available.
There's a Mom's Day Red Carpet for free photos and free Tarot Card Readings too.
The first 200 ladies through the door will receive a Mom’s Day Boutique Gift Bag.
Each attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for numerous Valentine’s-themed prizes. Donation of food to the Monument Crisis Center will earn the donor another raffle ticket for each can donated.
Visit <a href="https://www.kidfestconcord.com/holiday-boutiques" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.MomsDayBoutique.com</a> for more information and to register for a free $2 Mom Buck to be used at the Boutiques and a free raffle ticket.
<a href="https://www.kidfestconcord.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bay Area Festivals</a> is also presenting in 2026: free 5th annual free Bay Area SpringFest outdoors in Todos Santos Plaza (May 2 in Concord), 35th Bay Area KidFest on May 24 and 25 of Memorial Day Weekend at Toyota Pavilion and free 17th annual Super Holiday Boutique (Dec. 5 in Pleasant Hill and Dec. 7 in Concord).
Mom's Day Boutique is free to the public with ample free parking at Hilton Concord.
<a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Mom-s-Day-Boutique-2026_7163" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Crafters, organizations and businesses wishing to exhibit at Mom's Day Boutique can visit our registration site</a> for information and application form.

Local Event: Free Mom's Day Boutique in Hilton Concord THIS SUNDAY

Free Mom's Day Boutique in Hilton Concord THIS...

The ultimate local Mother’s Day shopping experience is the free Mom's Day Boutique THIS Sunday in the elegant Hilton Concord...

Free Mom's Day Boutique in Hilton Concord THIS SUNDAY

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. 
These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, featuring powerful emotions and soaring arias, will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this April, including Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. 
The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 103 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage.&nbsp;
Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. The opera will be sung in Italian and guests will be able to access live English translations online via their smartphones.
Families with young children are invited to participate in a free First Act Workshop 30 minutes before showtime at all performances of Bohème Out of the Box.&nbsp;Explore Puccini’s La Bohème and get to know the passionate artists in the story. Bring along a favorite stuffed-animal friend and dance to “Musetta’s Waltz,” one of the most famous melodies in all of opera.
Visitors are encouraged to make an afternoon of it by dining locally before or after the show and exploring Concord’s vibrant downtown district.
Seating is first-come, first-served. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs. 
Performance dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sfopera.com/seasons/opera-out-of-the-box/#performances" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sfopera.com/seasons/opera-out-of-the-box/#performances</a>

San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for the fourth season of Bohème Out of the Box. 
These free, live...

Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church

Lafayette Plaza

Get ready for the 19th annual&nbsp;Lafayette Earth Day Festival 2026! Every year this event gets better — fun-filled hours for all ages to celebrate our one and only&nbsp;Mother Earth! Bring your family and friends!
A petting zoo and a full slate of educational and interactive exhibits will keep young family members happy and busy. We especially love to showcase the commitment to the environment of so many young people, especially our local Scouts. We believe it inspires us all to do better, when we see how hard people are working to make the world a greener, safer and more equitable place.
Booths that will be collecting hard-to-recycle items are:&nbsp;
-used shoe collection- Troop 200-e-waste-&nbsp;Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club-contacts and their packaging including the blister packs, razors and blades, trigger sprayer bottles (think all purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, etc), corks, batteries and all Toms of Maine empty containers- Kristin Crotty and Jessica Haro

Local Event: Lafayette Earth Day Festival

Lafayette Earth Day Festival

Get ready for the 19th annual Lafayette Earth Day Festival 2026! Every year this event gets better — fun-filled hours for all...

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Meet talented Tri-Valley artists as they open their studios, homes, and collectives
The fifth Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST) will be held the first weekend in May, May 1 to May3. TVAST will be a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration. More than 70 artists will be displaying their art in their homes, studios, gardens, and collectives, representing the entire Tri-Valley. Participating cities include Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville. Visit more than 25 locations to watch demonstrations, browse art for sale, and talk with local artists. You will find all kinds of wonderful art from paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, mixed media, photographs, and collage, to jewelry, textiles, and wearable art.
You will be amazed by the variety and originality in the artwork. This is a unique opportunity to experience the exceptional talent of local artists. Buy directly from the artist: from small gifts and home décor to full-size wall art, there is something for everyone at TVAST.
This fun family event is open and free to the public. Come and support local Tri-Valley talent and experience the tremendous diversity the local art scene has to offer. TVAST creates an opportunity for visitors to enjoy and discuss with the artists, their tools, techniques, and their inspiration with artists offering affordable art at studio prices.
For more details, go to <a href="https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org/tvast2026-artist-gallery)." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://allianceforthevisualarts.org/tvast2026-artist-gallery</a>
TVAST is sponsored by the Alliance for Visual Arts (<a href="https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org)," rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">allianceforthevisualarts.org),</a> a non-profit organization promoting and supporting local artists. Visit TVASTart.com for details, maps, and updates about the event.

Local Event: Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour, May 1, 2 & 3 2026

Livermore

Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour, May 1, 2 & 3 2026

Meet talented Tri-Valley artists as they open their studios, homes, and collectives
The fifth Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour...

Macy's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
For 25 years, Wacoal’s partnership with Komen has helped ensure individuals facing breast cancer have access to critical education, resources, and support. One hundred percent of Wacoal’s donation supports Komen’s direct patient services, including the Patient Care Center, which provides access to breast health services, financial assistance, clinical trial information, and education.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.
<a href="https://booking.wacoal-america.com/#schedulista://fftc2026springpt-macys/59jcw-v2ynw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up for a fitting here</a>

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Claremont Resort & Club

Come Experience The Bay Area's Most Amazing Date Night!
Make a date to join us for the next amazing installment of <a href="https://conjuring.live" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CONJURING WONDER</a> at The Claremont Resort &amp; Club!
Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM
Only 16 seats around the table so you're right Up-Close &amp; Personal to THE WONDER...but that also means seats go fast. 
So grab your tickets and join us, won't you.

Local Event: CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal

CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal

Come Experience The Bay Area's Most Amazing Date Night!
Make a date to join us for the next amazing installment of CONJURING...

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free . . .&nbsp; .&nbsp; "Tapestry Ringers and Singers presents the first of three concerts celebrating 250 years of America.&nbsp; An eclectic program of uplifting music roams from folk music to spirituals to Gershwin to Leadbelly.&nbsp; The stirring poem at the base of the Statue of Liberty provides the basis for the concluding piece, "I Lift My Lamp."&nbsp; These free concerts will continue with a 7:30 p.m. performance on May 2 at Our Savior's Ltheran Church in Lafayette and conclude with a 4 p.m. show at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church on May 3.&nbsp; The Walnut Creek event adds the enticement of American pie after the show.&nbsp; Voluntary contributions to the non-profit Swords into Ploughshares.

Local Event: Tapestry Celebration of 250 Years of the American Republic

Tapestry Celebration of 250 Years of the...

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free . . .  .  "Tapestry Ringers and Singers presents...

Tapestry Celebration of 250 Years of the American Republic

5th annual free Bay Area SpringFest is Saturday, May 2, celebrating spring with plants, arts &amp; crafts, music and food in Downtown Concord at tree-lined Todos Santos Plaza in the largest city of upscale Contra Costa County. There will be music on the Todos Santos stage, a dozen eclectic food vendors, beer and wine garden, free activities for kids and myriad shopping opportunities.
SpringFest is open from 12 noon to 7pm with free admission and ample free neaSpringFest is open open Rain or Shine.rby parking in historic Downtown Concord. 
This free outdoor fair allows shoppers to see the unique goods and services from 100 vendors, home-based businesses and commercial exhibitors. Arts &amp; crafts, jewelry, apparel, plants, CBD products, home improvement, technology and much more will be available at SpringFest.
Attendees of all ages can bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit in the park and enjoy the spring day. Pets on a leash are welcome as well.
Our Beer &amp; Wine Garden features beer from popular Concord brewery <a href="https://www.sidegatebrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Side Gate</a><a href="https://www.drmwinery.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">.</a>
Proceeds from the Beer &amp; Wine Garden benefit <a href="https://sustainablecoco.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sustainable Contra Costa</a>.
<a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Bay-Area-SpringFest-2026_7090" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here for Exhibitor information and application.</a>
Live music at SpringFest entertains attendees enjoying spring in downtown Concord:
12:30-2pm The Commanders Jazz Band celebrates America’s musical heritage performing the rich sounds of small group jazz. Part of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, The Commanders harness musical excellence, honoring our nation and those who have served. Their performance will conclude with a Musical Tribute to America’s 250th Birthday this year.
2:45-4:15pm Audio Mynde is a long-standing Bay Area band specializing in classic rock, blues and hits from the '60s through the 2Ks. Founded in 1990, the band has regularly played in the area for over 3 decades.
5-7pm Katie Knipp: The Concord native is a 4x Top 10 Billboard Blues Albums artist. Her music celebrates eclecticism and genre-fluid creativity. Her band features Pancho Tomaselli on bass (War, Tower of Power, Philm), Steve Utstein on the B3 (Cafe R&amp;B, Bo Diddley, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks), Chris Martinez on guitar (Sac Blues Hall of Fame, Guitar Mac, Arbess Williams) &amp; Neil Campisano on drums (4 top 10 Billboard albums).
Kid's activities include free balloon animals and hats.
The first 400 attendees will receive a SpringFest Goody Bag sponsored by Hamilton Tree Service and Ecomulch. Each registered attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for numerous SpringFest-themed prizes.
Donation of food to the Monument Crisis Center will earn the donor another raffle ticket for each can donated.
Pre-register here and receive a free $2 Spring Buck
at check-in at the YELLOW Bay Area Festivals Tent and you are automatically entered in our free raffle with SpringFest-themed gifts.
Bay Area SpringFest is in Todos Santos Plaza in Downtown Concord at 2175 Willow Pass Rd. This outdoor festival is free to the public with two free parking garages on the block. SpringFest is held rain or shine.
Exhibitor booths are available. <a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Bay-Area-SpringFest-2026_7090" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click for information and application.</a>

Local Event: Bay Area SpringFest FREE in Concord May 2

Bay Area SpringFest FREE in Concord May 2

5th annual free Bay Area SpringFest is Saturday, May 2, celebrating spring with plants, arts & crafts, music and food in...

The Diablo Women’s Chorale (DWC) welcomes you aboard our Spring 2026 concert,&nbsp;Bon Voyage,&nbsp;a musical journey celebrating departures, returns, and everything between. Whether you’re bound for a&nbsp;Midnight Train to Georgia&nbsp;or returning&nbsp;Home,&nbsp;come along -- get your&nbsp;Ticket to Ride,&nbsp;and buckle up; together we’ll get our kicks on&nbsp;Route 66.&nbsp;Performances are Friday, May 1, at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 PM, at the Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr, Lafayette. Tickets are available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://diablowomenschorale.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">diablowomenschorale.org/</a>.&nbsp;Visit us on Facebook at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabloWomensChorale/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/DiabloWomensChorale/.</a> The Diablo Women's Chorale is a 501(c)(3) non-profit art and education organization.

Local Event: Diablo Women's Chorale Presents: Bon Voyage

Diablo Women's Chorale Presents: Bon Voyage

The Diablo Women’s Chorale (DWC) welcomes you aboard our Spring 2026 concert, Bon Voyage, a musical journey celebrating...

Behind City Center Bishop Ranch

The AIA's The Great Indian Food &amp; Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) &amp; Mango Festival is returning to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on Saturday, May 9, 2026, bringing a vibrant celebration of culture, food, shopping, and family entertainment.REGISTER FOR FREE ENTRY &amp; FREE PARKING
This popular community summer festival features:
• Non-Stop DJ, Dance and music performances • A wide variety of food vendors • 100+ Shopping booths featuring clothing, jewelry, crafts, and unique products • Special Mango Festival with delicious mango treats and products • Family fun with carnival games, small rides, and kid's activities • Recognition of community leaders, sponsors, and volunteers

📍 Location: Bishop Ranch (behind City Center), San Ramon 📍 Address: 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon CA 📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Families, food lovers, and community members are invited to enjoy a full day of entertainment, shopping, and delicious food.

Local Event: AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) & Mango Festival - San Ramon – May 9th

AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest...

The AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) & Mango Festival is returning to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on...

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San Francisco Opera's Bohème Out Of The Box

Chromatica presents "There is Sweet Music Here..."

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Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour, May 1, 2 & 3 2026

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Tapestry Celebration of 250 Years of the American Republic

Bay Area SpringFest FREE in Concord May 2

Diablo Women's Chorale Presents: Bon Voyage

AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) & Mango Festival - San Ramon – May 9th