Good morning, Walnut Creek! Ready for the weekend? Walnut Creek is quickly becoming a prime destination for expensive retirement. Portal Artesanal is throwing a one-year celebration bash, and you’re invited! This Saturday, stretch it out with Yoga and Beer at Rotator Taproom. Plus, the Free Fiesta Cultural Street Fair is bringing music, dance, and a whole lot more to our streets. It's Friday—time to get excited for all the weekend fun ahead!

In today’s Walnut Creek Spotlight:

• Walnut Creek: A Prime Destination for Expensive Retirement

• Portal Artesanal Marks One Year with a Festive Celebration!

• Join Rotator Taproom for Yoga and Beer This Saturday

• Free Fiesta Cultural Street Fair: Music, Dance, and More in Walnut Creek

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Walnut Creek: A Prime Destination for Expensive Retirement

Planning to retire in Walnut Creek, California? This city ranks among the most expensive retirement destinations in the United States. GoBankingRates conducted an analysis of U.S. cities with populations over 25,000 and a retirement-age demographic (65 and older) exceeding 25% (See Full List). Key factors such as home values, mortgage costs, and expenses for groceries, healthcare, and utilities were considered.

Walnut Creek's Key Statistics

• Population 65+: 29.3%

• Annual Homeowner Expenditures: $118,693

• 2024 Home Value: $1,480,984

• Yearly Mortgage Cost: $93,541

• Annual Grocery Cost: $5,373

• Annual Healthcare Cost: $9,131

• Annual Utilities Cost: $4,346

Walnut Creek is known for its high quality of life, vibrant downtown, and proximity to natural beauty, making it a desirable yet costly place to retire.

Portal Artesanal Marks One Year with a Festive Celebration!

Portal Artesanal invites the community to celebrate its first anniversary on July 20th, 2024, from 11 AM to 7 PM at 3091 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA. This milestone marks a year filled with art, culture, and community.

The celebration will feature a special guest appearance by Peke's Ice Cream. Attendees can look forward to discounts, customer gifts, giveaways, photos, and lots of fun.

Don't miss this exciting event and the chance to celebrate everything achieved together!

Join Rotator Taproom for Yoga and Beer This Saturday

Start your weekend with a refreshing blend of relaxation and socializing at Rotator Taproom. On Saturday, July 20th, at 10 AM, Christy Brown will guide attendees through a revitalizing hour of yoga. For just $20, participants can enjoy this invigorating session followed by a complimentary drink to wind down. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring friends or make new ones in a fun, relaxed environment. Don't miss out – reserve your spot now at www.rotatortaproom.com.

Free Fiesta Cultural Street Fair: Music, Dance, and More in Walnut Creek

The Fiesta Cultural Street Fair, presented by the Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association, will take place on July 20, 2024, from 12 PM to 7 PM at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. This free event celebrates Latin American arts and culture with a diverse lineup of music, dance, and crafts. Highlights include performances by Calpulli Tonalehqueh, Folklórico Colibri, and Ballet Folklórico Netzahualcoyotl, workshops, a variety of food vendors, craft booths, face painting, and more. The event concludes with a Latinx Comedy Night at the Hofmann Theatre (link)

NEW EVENTS

NO DUH + IN THE GARAGE LIVE | July 19 | 6pm| Retro Junkie, CA | Price varies | No Doubt and Weezer tribute bands, DJ after party.

JOURNEY’S EDGE + ROCK THE NATION LIVE | July 20 | 6pm | Retro Junkie, CA | Price varies | Journey and Sammy Hagar tribute bands, DJ after party.

EVENTS

Theatre

Best of San Francisco Stand Up Comedy | Lesher Center for the Arts | 6/15 - 8/31 on Saturdays | New generation of comedic talent with the "Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy" tour, featuring some of the hottest up-and-coming acts in the Bay Area.

Spontaneous Soap: An Improvised Daytime Drama | July 18-28, 2024 | Various times | Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA | Price varies | Hilarious improvised soap opera with passion, drama, and audience suggestions.

Community

Native Plant Growers | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Friday 7/19 | Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Free | Join the Native Plant Growers at the Native Wildflower Garden in Civic Park. Volunteers who like to garden are welcome. Meets weekly on Fridays.

Farmer’s Market Walnut Creek | Locust St | Sundays at 9 AM | The Walnut Creek Market, open Sundays 9 am-1 pm year-round on Locust Street, offers local produce, supports sustainability, and provides free first-hour parking at Grower’s Square; only certified service animals are allowed.

Kids

Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market Family Day | July 20th | 9am-1pm | Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market, Walnut Creek, CA | Free | Kids activities, puppet show, fresh produce, local vendors.

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LIVE MUSIC & DANCE

Line Dancing Lessons | Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday at 8 PM | Bourbon Highway |Watch Video

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