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Do you have plans for Labor Day weekend in the Bay Area? If not, check out what’s going on in Livermore and Pleasanton on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What’s better than food truck eats, wine and music? A fun Friday night event is happening at McGrail Vineyards and Winery in Livermore tomorrow from 6 pm to 9 pm. It’s the last run of the season and will feature Sound Decision and Brother Baby’s BBQ. Learn more here.

Come to the Alameda County Fairgrounds for the 151st Scottish Highland Gathering and Games this Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, September 4th. Celebrate Scottish culture, traditions and entertainment with your family over the long weekend. Purchase tickets here.

Join other music and wine enthusiasts this weekend at The Front Porch Music Festival at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. Listen to tunes from the outdoor stage while you lounge on the front lawn, and hear acoustic performances in the barrel room. The event takes place on Saturday, September 3rd, from 11 am to 9 pm and costs $45 to attend. Go here for tickets.

Enjoy an evening of jazz this Saturday, September 3rd, at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. Cabaret singer Ariana Savalas and Grammy Award-winning jazz violinist Mads Tolling are performing from 8 pm to 10 pm. Click here for tickets.

Happy Labor Day!

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Check out the end of August events in the Bay Area that are taking place this Saturday and Sunday!

The Goodguys 30th West Coast Nationals is coming to Pleasanton this weekend! Head over to the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th and see hot rods, listen to live music and visit over 300 vendor booths. Learn more here.

We know you love concerts in the park! Another musical event is happening at Lions Wayside Park in Pleasanton on Friday, August 26th. Listen to rock and roll from Public Eye from 7PM to 8:30PM. Click here for more info.

Learn about the last concert the Beatles ever performed this Sunday, August 28th at the Livermore Civic Library! Dulais Rhys, PhD will take you back to that day 50 years ago with songs the famous band performed and more details about that historic night in San Francisco. Get more info here.

Save the date and get your tickets today for Melissa Etheridge – she’s coming to Wente Vineyards in Livermore on Thursday, September 1st. The Grammy Award-winning artist is performing at 8:15PM. Purchase tickets here.

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We know you love celebrating summer in NorCal! Here are some fun events taking place this weekend.

Magic Moments at Concert in the Park is happening tonight in Pleasanton! Sing along to your favorite hits from the 1950s to the 1980s from 7PM to 8:30PM. Bring a picnic dinner or grab take out from one of the local eateries. Find more details here.

Enjoy an evening of magic and comedy in Pleasanton this weekend! Grab your tickets for a performance by Ryan Kane tomorrow, Saturday, August 20th at the Firehouse Arts Center from 8PM to 10PM. Get tickets here.

Take part in a night of food and wine pairings in Livermore! Tomorrow at 6:30PM, join other enthusiasts of reds and whites at Nottingham Cellars for When in Rhone 2016. Don’t miss out on the delectable culinary and drink mixtures by award-winning chef Eduardo Posada. Click here for more info.

Spend the day with your dog at Steven Kent Winery in Livermore on Sunday! Pooches on the Patio is a great way for you and your dog to socialize while basking in the beauty of a vineyard. Get more info here.

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It’s going to be a wonderful August in Northern California! Check out the events happening soon.

Catch great deals during Sizzling Saturday in Pleasanton tomorrow! Listen to live music while walking through downtown, grabbing bites to eat and more from 6PM to 9PM.

A scavenger hunt designed for teenagers is happening tomorrow in Livermore! Middle- and high school-aged kids are welcomed to participate and enter to win prizes. It’s taking place at the Livermore Library from 1:30PM to 3:30PM.

Save the date for a classic American rock concert in Livermore! Lynyrd Skynrd is coming to Wente Vineyard on Tuesday, August 16th. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists will be performing at 8:15PM. Tickets start from $120 and are available for purchase here.

Get your tickets now to watch Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty as they take the stage in The Official Blues Brothers Revue at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore on Saturday, August 13th! You’ll hear tunes from the film and watch classic dance moves at 8PM.

 

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Cool Summer Recipes

July 23, 2016

Beat the heat in NorCal with these cool summer recipes! Your taste buds will thank you.

Start your meal off with this amazing salad! These healthy greens will make your summer evenings much better. Try out this zucchini and chicken salad recipe that doesn’t take long to make!

Now this is an appetizer! Take a look at this watermelon and prosciutto skewers dish that will be a great beginning for your summertime meal.

We can’t wait to make this dinner – and it looks so delicious! Lemon Sunflower Pesto Pasta should be on the menu tonight.

This pie looks heavenly! This no-bake chocolate mousse pie will have you going back for seconds on dessert.

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Check out the wine, film and comedy events in the Bay Area this weekend! Enjoy!

We love concerts in the park in downtown Pleasanton! Pack your picnic dinner or purchase eats from a local dining spot tonight, and then head over to Lions Wayside Park to hear the contemporary rock music of The Apes from 7PM to 8:30PM! Learn more about the concert here.

Get ready for some laughs! Comedy Night at Underdog Wine Bar at Concannon Vineyard in Livermore is happening tonight, July 15th from 6PM to 10PM. Make your reservation today for the show. Tickets are only $25. Purchase tickets here.

Don’t miss Thirsty Thursday at the Farmers’ Market in Livermore! Take part in this event that features wine and beer tasting plus fresh finds and entertainment. Wine from Fenestra Winery and beer from Sierra Nevada will be featured on Thursday, July 21st  from 5PM to 8PM at Carnegie Park. If you miss this date, this event takes place every third Thursday of the month. For more info call 925.373.1795 or click here.

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Enjoy music, theater and more in the Bay Area this weekend and throughout the month! Take a look at what’s happening in your area.

A Tony award-winning play is coming to Bankhead Theater in Livermore this month! Mary Poppins, a musical based on the books of P.L. Travers and the movie by Walt Disney is heading to the stage starting on Saturday, July 16th at 8PM. To get tickets today, click here.

An improvised teen soap opera has come to Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton! COI: Tri-Valley High The Series has three dates left, Saturday, July 13th, 20th and 27th and is perfect for pre-teens and teenagers. Buy your tickets today for this award-winning improv troupe’s performances starting at 7:30PM.

You’ll want to keep this evening free! Summer Wine Stroll is happening in downtown Pleasanton on Saturday, July 16th. Downtown businesses will transform into tasting rooms for this Tri-Valley event, and you’ll have the chance to sip wine, enjoy live music and bites to eat from 5PM to 8PM. Click here to buy tickets.

Save the date and get tickets today for a concert at Wente Vineyards in Livermore! Phillip Phillips and Matt Nathanson with A Great Big World are performing on Tuesday, July 19th at 8PM. There aren’t many tickets left, so make sure you purchase yours today.

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July is full of fun events throughout Northern California! See what’s happening near you.

Take the whole family to the 4th of July Family Fun Fireworks Celebration in Livermore. Dine at local restaurants or go shopping with special deals happening throughout the event. Grab your lawn chair and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show from the heart of downtown.

¡Viva Parks! has officially kicked off throughout San Jose.  Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6PM to 8:30PM enjoy food truck bites and community activities, such as Zumba, free roller skating, bounce houses and dance performances. On select nights, the parks play a free feature film for families to enjoy. These events run through September 1st so you’ll have plenty of time to play!

Soak in stunning views of the San Francisco skyline and sip on wines during the Alameda Urban Night Market on Saturday, July 9th from 7PM to 10PM. Dance the night away with live music or view the aerialist and fire dancer performances. A host of food trucks and local eateries will be there to try.

Spend an afternoon seeking out live performances in the San Francisco Botanical Garden. From July 7th through the 18th, pianos will be scattered throughout the flower-filled gardens for the public to play on during the week. On the weekend, professional pianists will take over so you can sit back and relax on the lawns while enjoying beautiful classical music.

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Take dad out for Father’s Day Weekend in the Bay Area! Take a look at what’s going on near you.

Groove to some beats from the ‘60s to late ‘70s in Pleasanton this weekend! This is a fun way to celebrate Father’s Day on Saturday, June 18th at 8PM or Sunday, June 19th at 2PM as a Bee Gees tribute band hits the stage at the Firehouse Arts Center. Get tickets here.

Honor dad at the Annual Father’s Day Picnic at Retzlaff Winery and Estate Vineyards in Livermore on Sunday. Prepare a picnic for your family and come listen to music by Jeff Bordes and Burnt Ends from 11:30AM to 4:30PM. Make reservations NOW, as this event sells out every year. Learn more here.

A great gift for dad is a day at the fair and the Eric Burdon and The Animals concert happening on Father’s Day at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The concert is FREE with fair admission. Click here for tickets.

Come out for a FREE event at Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 21st! Evening on the Green is taking place from 6:45PM to 8:15PM with Deed I Do, Karen Marguth and Art & Intertwined. Get more info on this event here.

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A weekend of music in the Bay Area is coming your way! Check out what’s happening around Pleasanton and Livermore.

Jam to the music of The CoolTones tonight at Lions Wayside Park in Pleasanton! This free concert in the park is happening downtown from 7PM to 8:30PM. Enjoy dinner picnic-style at the concert after picking up something to eat at one of the local downtown restaurants. Get more info here.

Groove to the hits of the Rolling Stones this weekend in Livermore! Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones are coming to Bankhead Theater this Saturday, June 11th at 8PM. Get tickets here.

Spend an afternoon listening to the tunes of the Hawaiian Islands this Sunday, June 12th in Livermore! Seranadin’ Strummers & Aloha ConneXion is headed to the Livermore Civic Center Library at 2PM. Click here for more info.

It’s that time of year! The Alameda Country Fair starts next Wednesday, June 15th and runs until July 4th in Pleasanton. Hop on carnival rides, come out for concerts and indulge in fair food. Learn more here.

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