Lesher Center for the Arts

Spontaneity, laughter, and connection take center stage at the second annual Diablo Improv Festival (DIF), a three-day celebration of unscripted theater at the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek.
Whether you're a seasoned improviser, a comedy fan, or simply improv curious, DIF is an opportunity to see great live improv, try it for yourself, and become part of a welcoming creative community. No experience is necessary. Just a willingness to play!
COME FOR A SHOW. STAY FOR THE WEEKEND.
You don't have to be an improviser to enjoy the Diablo Improv Festival. Come see a show, take a workshop, jump into a jam, or make a weekend of it.
Special festival packages make it easy to experience more while saving money.
WATCH IT. LEARN IT. PLAY IT

Local Event: Diablo Improv Festival! 

Contra Costa County

Walnut Creek

California

Diablo Improv Festival! 

Spontaneity, laughter, and connection take center stage at the second annual Diablo Improv Festival (DIF), a three-day...

Local Event: Diablo Improv Festival

Diablo Improv Festival

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Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Pleasant Hill

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Fernando Haro

Berkeley

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Benicia

 Concord Taquerias and Restaurants, Concord, CA

Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15
Explore Concord’s local taquerias and restaurants! Pick up a free Taco Trail card at a participating location or the Concord Visitor Center, 2151 Salvio St., Suite T, and collect stickers as you dine. Turn in your card to Visit Concord by October 15 for a chance to be crowned Taco Trail Champion. You can also vote for Fan Favorite Taqueria and Best Salsa! Visit VisitConcordCA.com for details and voting information.
Here are the 2026 participating locations:
<ol>
<li>Ranchero Taqueria</li>
<li>Tortilleria El Molino</li>
<li>Los Portales Taqueria</li>
<li>Lisa V’s</li>
<li>Salsa Verde Mexican Cuisine</li>
<li>Los Tacos De Pancho</li>
<li>Las Montanas Supermarket — Willow Pass Road &amp; Monument Blvd locations</li>
<li>Puesto!</li>
<li>Mercado Del Sol</li>
<li>Papi Clary’s Kitchen</li>
<li>Taqueria Los Gallos</li>
<li>Guadalajara Grill</li>
<li>El Faro Mexican Food</li>
<li>Taqueria El Escamol</li>
<li>Taqueria Los Gallos Express</li>
<li>Salsa Mexican Grill</li>
<li>Los Pinos</li>
<li>Vero’s Taqueria</li>
<li>Alpine Pastry and Cakes</li>
<li>Los Morenita Market</li>
<li>Pancho Villa</li>
<li>Carillo’s Tacos Mexican Food</li>
<li>Herencia Hidalguense</li>
</ol>
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Local Event: Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail

Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail

Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15
Explore Concord’s local taquerias and restaurants! Pick up a free Taco Trail...

Claremont Resort & Club

Sixteen seats. One intimate room. Nothing standing between you and THE WONDER.
Magician and Mentalist Dennis Kyriakos performs an intimate evening of close-up magic and mind reading at the Claremont Resort &amp; Club, where every moment happens right before your eyes. Join us for Tripadvisor's #1 Theater and Concert Experience in Berkeley.
Enjoy a cocktail, settle in, and experience magic the way it was meant to be: UP-CLOSE &amp;&nbsp;PERSONAL.

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

CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal

Sixteen seats. One intimate room. Nothing standing between you and THE WONDER.
Magician and Mentalist Dennis Kyriakos performs...

FREE online webinar

More pills and a rising A1C, despite all your efforts? You may be missing the big picture.
Join San Ramon functional medicine physician Rekha Murali, M.D., IFMCP, for a FREE live webinar on Saturday, October 10, at 10:00 am PT on Zoom. Dr. Murali will share the 5 most common mistakes that may be driving your blood sugar up, and what you can do about them. The session ends with live Q&amp;A.
This webinar is for adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who want to understand their numbers and take confident action.
Join on Zoom: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89005227960?pwd=wvbvBQ4bXTpHqsGna8qEh4Sb89j5sR.1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89005227960?pwd=wvbvBQ4bXTpHqsGna8qEh4Sb89j5sR.1</a> 
Questions? <a href="mailto:murali@rekhamuralimd.com">murali@rekhamuralimd.com</a>
This webinar is for educational purposes. Do not stop or change medications without talking to your physician.

Local Event: A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset with the Murali Protocol

A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset...

More pills and a rising A1C, despite all your efforts? You may be missing the big picture.
Join San Ramon functional medicine...

A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset with the Murali Protocol

Hap Magee Ranch Park

Take a walk down memory lane and join your fellow San Ramon Valley High School alumni for a special picnic reunion celebrating the Classes of the 1960s. Whether you graduated in the early '60s or the end of the decade, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with lifelong friends, reminisce about unforgettable high school days, and create a few new memories together.
Your $25 admission includes a delicious catered lunch by Simple Elegance and the park entry fee. Bring your favorite beer or wine, relax, laugh, and enjoy an afternoon filled with stories, friendship, and Wolf pride.
We hope you'll join us for a day of memories, laughter, and celebrating the classmates who helped make the 1960s such a special time at San Ramon Valley High School!

Local Event: All 60's Class Reunion Srv Annual Picnic Reunion

All 60's Class Reunion Srv Annual Picnic Reunion

Take a walk down memory lane and join your fellow San Ramon Valley High School alumni for a special picnic reunion celebrating...

A Night of Cocktails, Creativity &amp; Community
Join the Lamorinda Arts Council for the 12th Annual Art of Mixology on Saturday, October 10, at Orinda Theatre Square!
Experience an unforgettable evening as talented mixologists showcase their creativity, crafting inventive cocktails and competing for top honors. Sip and savor their creations, enjoy live music, and cast your vote for your favorite cocktail.
More than a cocktail competition, Art of Mixology is a celebration of community and a fundraiser supporting the Lamorinda Arts Council and its mission to bring the arts to life throughout Lamorinda.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 |&nbsp; 4:30pm = 7:00 pm
Orinda Theatre Square
General Admission: $85 | VIP: $135

Local Event: Art of Mixology 

Art of Mixology 

A Night of Cocktails, Creativity & Community
Join the Lamorinda Arts Council for the 12th Annual Art of Mixology on Saturday,...

Wilder Art & Garden Center

Tickets are now on sale&nbsp;for Rotary Club of Orinda's biggest annual fundraiser! At this year's&nbsp;Dancing with the Cars on October 30th we are changing things up and Dancing&nbsp; WITHOUT the Cars at a Spooktacular all-inclusive&nbsp;costume party&nbsp;at the Orinda/Wilder Art and Garden Center! Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dinner, dessert and DANCING! Plus, we will have a silent and live auction full of wonderful items that are sure to cast a spell! Monies raised support a variety of Orinda Rotary's charitable projects. &nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets are $100 person or $700 for a table of eight. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://orindarotaryfundraiser.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our website</a>&nbsp;or click on the QR code on the flyer to purchase.

Local Event: Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular Costume Party

Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular...

Tickets are now on sale for Rotary Club of Orinda's biggest annual fundraiser! At this year's Dancing with the Cars on October...

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Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA