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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Happy spring, Northern California! We’re looking forward to longer days and great weather! It’s important to keep your home running smoothly this season, so here are some spring maintenance tips to help you out.

It’s that time of the year to get all of your heavy cleaning out of the way, including dusting ceiling fans, vacuuming upholstery, washing cabinets and walls, flipping and cleaning mattresses and shampooing carpets.

Don’t forget to change your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A great way to remember is to do so when the time changes twice a year. 

Having good indoor air quality flowing throughout your home is really important – and spring is the perfect time to improve your indoor space. By changing your air conditioning and air purifier filters, you can help create a healthier breathing environment for your family. 

Get your outdoor furniture ready for the spring and summertime parties you’re going to have with your family, friends and neighbors. Clean cushions with a mild detergent and hose down tables.This is also a great time to perform any maintenance on your grill and remove any grease residue that may be lingering.

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Don’t you just love getting out on the town in the Bay Area? There’s so much to do! Here’s a peek at some events around Livermore and Pleasanton.

Beloved musical, Guys and Dolls is coming to Pleasanton this weekend! Amador Valley and Foothill high schools’ spring production takes place this Friday, March 18^th and Saturday, March 19^th at 7:30PM and Sunday, March 20^th at 2PM. Buy tickets here.

Another fantastic wine event is coming to Livermore this weekend! The Livermore Valley 8^th annual Barrel Tasting Weekend is this Saturday, March 19^th and Sunday, March 20^th from 12PM to 4:30PM at participating wineries in the valley. Click here for tickets.

If you are a car enthusiast, you’ll love this event! The Goodguys 34^th annual All-American Get-Together is this weekend, March 19^th from 8AM to 5PM and March 20^th from 8AM to 4PM at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Experience autocross, a model car show and free kids’ entertainment with your family on Saturday and Sunday. Get more details here.

Celebrate your friendship next weekend in Livermore! Friends Night Out is happening at Wente Vineyards on Friday, March 25^th with great food, wine and vendors selling beauty and health products, jewelry and more. For more info on the event, click here.

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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re seeing green in the Bay Area! Check out the events that are happening this weekend and next.

Jewels everywhere! Gem Faire is coming to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend. Large selections of gems, beads, minerals, pearls and more will be available for purchase from importers and wholesalers. Learn more here.

The work of William Shakespeare is coming to life on stage this weekend in Pleasanton! A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Civic Arts Stage Company is coming to the Firehouse Arts Center starting today, March 11^th. Get the performance schedule and purchase tickets here.

Get ready to run! The Badger Cove Half Marathon 10K & 5K is taking place this Saturday, March 12^th at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Be there bright and early to participate in this St. Patrick’s Day-themed race. Get more info here.

Save the date for the St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl in Downtown Pleasanton! Sample craft beers from the Bay Area on Saturday, March 19^th from 5PM to 8PM. Get tickets here.

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It’s almost spring in the Bay Area, and that means lots of events coming our way! Take a look.

The Easter Bunny is hopping into town! Bring your kids to Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton tomorrow, March 5^th from 8:30AM to 12PM. The event also includes a scavenger hunt, petting zoo, crafts and breakfast snacks. Get more details here.

Yum! We’ll definitely be at this food- and spirit-pairing event this weekend. Head over to Cedar Mountain Winery in Livermore for Port and Girl Scout Cookies tomorrow, Saturday, March 5^th from 12PM to 4PM. Learn more here.

March brings Wine Month to The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards! Explore wines from Livermore Valley as well as other locations in California, Oregon and Washington. You’ll receive 50% off bottle purchases when you dine at The Restaurant between March 1^st and March 31^st. Make reservations here.

The City of Livermore is calling on artists to assist with the downtown outdoor sculpture project! Submit applications online by March 15^th for consideration. Learn more about this great art opportunity here.

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