You’re search for the perfect Memorial Day burger recipe stops here! Say hello to the Bacon-and-Kimchi Burger from Chef Wesley Genovart.

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Happy eating!

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We love Bay Area events all year long! Take a look at what’s coming to the area soon.

Growler Fest 2016 is coming to Danville this weekend! Sample beers from breweries throughout California including Stone Brewery and Altamont Beer Works this Saturday, May 21^st from 12PM to 6PM – plus, there will be BBQ eats and live music too. The event benefits the Semper Fi Foundation. Get more info here.

Head to the ballet this weekend in Livermore! Smuin Ballet will captivate you with their performance at the Bankhead Theater this Sunday, May 22^nd at 7PM. Click here for tickets.

Celebrate spring with the sounds of the Pleasanton Chamber Players at their Spring Concert this Sunday, May 22^nd at the Firehouse Arts Center. This local group of musicians will perform classical tunes from 2PM to 4PM. Purchase tickets here. 

Travel back to the ‘80s soon in Pleasanton! Grab your friends and head over to downtown Pleasanton for 1^st Wednesday Street Party on June 1^st. This event features live music from Fast Times, a wine and beer garden and lots of food from 6PM to 9PM! Learn more here.

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Have a fun weekend in the Bay Area on Saturday and Sunday!

Make sure you’re at the 22^nd annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction this weekend! This event, featuring a live auction, local wines, dinner, mingling and entertainment, is coming to Wente Vineyards on Saturday, May 14^th from 5PM to 10PM. The night benefits local children’s charities in the Livermore area. Get tickets here.

The Northern California Reptile Expo is headed to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this Saturday and Sunday! This event also features educational sessions and fun for the entire family. Go here for more info.

Get ready to cycle through and explore Pleasanton and Dublin this Sunday, May 15th! Join other bike enthusiasts from 9:30AM to 12PM at Community Bike Ride, hosted by Mike’s Bikes Pleasanton, and enjoy free giveaways, refreshments and some great exercise with your friends and family. Learn more here.

An Armed Forces Day fundraising event is happening next Friday, May 20^th in Pleasanton. The 6^th Charity Golf Tournament Supporting Gold Star Parents is taking place at the Callippe Preserve Golf Course from 10AM to 5PM, and proceeds from the event help fund the CA Gold Star Parent Honor & Remembrance ceremony. For more info, click here.

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There are some great events coming soon to the Bay Area. Experience music and movies in Northern California.

Save the date, movie lovers – a mix of science, technology and film are coming to Livermore next weekend! The Livermore Valley Film Festival “Where Science Meets Art” is headed to downtown Livermore with a three-day event offering workshops, screenings and panels on Friday, May 13^th through Sunday, May 15^th. Learn more here.

The force will be strong at Livermore Civic Center Library this weekend! The library is hosting their very own Star Wars Day tomorrow, Saturday, May 7^th from 1PM to 4PM with plenty of games and costumes. Click here for more info.

Get your tickets now for the first concert event of the season at Wente Vineyards in Livermore! Chicago, with special guest Rita Wilson, are hitting the stage on Tuesday, June 28^th at 8:15PM. If you can’t make this date, Diana Ross is coming to the winery on Thursday, July 7^th. Purchase tickets here.

Prep your picnic gear! Concerts in the Park in downtown Pleasanton returns next month – so make sure you mark your calendar with all of these dates. The concerts start on Friday, June 3^rd and run until August 26^th with music ranging from soul and rock to oldies and blues. Get more info here.

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