We’re so excited about the great June events in NorCal this weekend! The summer season will be filled with lots of family fun in the Bay Area.

Put your dancing shoes on tonight because OTR is performing at Concert in the Park! Head over to downtown Pleasanton from 7PM to 8:30PM and enjoy a mix of rock and R & B tunes from the ’70s to present day. Before the concert, pick up dinner from one of the local restaurants downtown and have a picnic in the park during the concert. Get more info on this music event here.

Go on an adventure around the world tomorrow in Livermore! Dancers from the Livermore School of Dance present It’s A Small World at Bankhead Theater tomorrow at 11AM.
Get tickets here.

A fun crafting fair is coming to Retzlaff Vineyards in Livermore this weekend! Head over to the annual Black Sheep Gathering – an event filled with the best in textiles and yarns from weavers of the Northwest – this Saturday, June 4^th from 11AM to 4:30PM. Plus, sip on wine and enter to win great prizes. Learn more here.

Learn bike safety skills in Pleasanton tomorrow! Hit the streets during Family Bike Rodeo with your little ones (grades 2 to 6) tomorrow from 11AM to 2PM at New Leaf Community Market. Find out more here.

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

Get the recipe here.

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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It’s almost May and spring is in full bloom in the Bay Area! See what events are happening this weekend and next week.

Wine lovers will enjoy this event taking place on the last day of April! The 2016 Livermore Wine Country Downtown Street Fest is happening tomorrow in historic downtown Livermore from 10AM to 6PM. The festival also celebrates arts, shopping, dining and craft brews too. If you miss Saturday, you can still take part in the fun on Sunday from 10AM to 5PM. Learn more here.

On your mark. Get set. Go! The Devil Mountain 5K/10K Run is going on this Sunday, May 1^st in downtown Danville from 8AM to 12PM. This family-friendly race includes a FREE kids’ fun run as well! Register and get race day details here.

Experience the music of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend! Lei Day: A Garland of Aloha with Weldon Kekauoha happens on Sunday, May 1^st at 2:30PM at Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Click here to purchase tickets.

Take to the streets of downtown Pleasanton next week on May 4th! The 1^st Wednesday Street Party is scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month (until October) with live music, family fun, delicious eats, craft beer from Handles On Main and wine from local vineyards. Get more info here.

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There are music, theater and food events in Northern California taking place this weekend and early next month. Take a look!

A Shakespeare-themed beer fest is coming to Livermore this weekend! The Livermore Shakes present Shakesbeer at the Eight Bridges Brewing Company this Saturday, April 23^rd from 12PM to 7PM. The adults can indulge in local brews, and there’s plenty of fun for the kids too. Some of the sales proceeds will benefit the Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s education program in Livermore public schools. Learn more here.

The music of the Scottish highlands is coming to Livermore on Sunday! The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers are making their way to the Bankhead Theater stage at 5PM. Get tickets here.

We love the events that take place at Wente Vineyard in Livermore! Mark your calendar for Garden Tour and Luncheon Series with Master Gardener Diane Dovholuk. The once-a-month series starts on Tuesday, May 10^th and continues until Tuesday, October 11^th, offering a tour of The Restaurants 1/2-acre production garden and lunch featuring ingredients pulled from the garden. Learn more here.

Save the date for this Off-Broadway hit next month! Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus is a one-man theatrical production at Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton running Thursday, May 12^th through Sunday, May 14. Learn more about show times and purchase tickets here.

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We’re glad it’s April in Northern California because that means plenty of fun events coming your way! Take a look.

Hear some great musical hits in Livermore tomorrow night! Waterloo: The ABBA Concert Experience features tunes from the iconic band at 8PM. This family-friendly event will have you singing along to songs like Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All and many more. Click here to purchase tickets.

Raise money for Pleasanton schools this weekend! The 4^th annual Pleasanton Run for Education is happening this Sunday, April 17^th at the Alameda County Fairgrounds and includes a 15K, 10K, 5K and kids run. Get more info about the race here.

A new musical is hitting the stage at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton next weekend. Enchanted April, based on a novel by Elizabeth von Armin, is playing Saturday, April 23^rd through Sunday, May 8^th. Get tickets here.

Save the date for this Wente Vineyards event! Dog Day Afternoon is taking place on Saturday, April 30^th from 12PM to 5PM in Livermore with wine and fun for your furry friends. Plus, there will be vendors selling pet supplies and you can enjoy complimentary wine with a donation of dog accessories and food. You may even find a new family member that day through the Valley Humane Society. Learn more here.

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Welcome to new Northern California homes that are smart, elegant and distinctive! Coming soon from Ponderosa and located in established NorCal communities, these family-friendly, single-family neighborhoods feature everything you’re looking for on your hunt for a new home.

You’ll soon have the chance to purchase a one-, two- or three-story residence at Red Hawk in Danville, Meridian at Ironwood in Pleasanton, The Vines in Livermore and Belmont in San Jose.

With up to 4,520 sq. ft. of living space, these homes will inspire you to experience the lifestyle you love in Northern California.

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We have a few new home neighborhoods joining our lineup in Northern California!

The exquisite new homes at Meridian at Ironwood will let you enjoy an elevated lifestyle in the city of Pleasanton! These two-story residences will feature captivating designs, impressive amenities and up to 2,682 sq. ft. of living space.

A new collection of 20 single-family homes is coming to Red Hawk in Danville. With classic allure and modern amenities, this new home neighborhood will bring you one-and two-story home designs with spacious floor plans that are ideal for your growing family.

The Vines in Livermore will present you with the perfect reflection of home. This new home community is being built in one of California’s oldest wine regions and will boast two-story residences with plenty of sought-after features and nearby amenities.

Big-city attitude with small–town charm is what you’ll find at Belmont in San Jose. These new two- and three-story residences will be classically designed with modern comforts and will offer a central location that allows for new possibilities to come to life.

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