🌳 Issue #130

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Good Morning Walnut Creek! There's a new spot opening soon—Pinstripes, featuring bowling and bocce. It looks like it will be a fun addition to our community, with a mix of games, food, and a relaxed atmosphere.

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

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Nate (black hat) and his family

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Pinstripes Walnut Creek to Open in November with Food and Fun

Pinstripes is gearing up to open its Walnut Creek location soon in November, offering locals a fresh combination of Italian-American dining and recreational activities. Situated in Walnut Creek's vibrant Broadway Plaza, this new venue will serve up made-from-scratch cuisine alongside a variety of entertainment options, including bowling and bocce. Pinstripes aims to be a versatile gathering place where guests can enjoy everything from weekend brunch to weekday happy hours.

LOCATION

1115 Broadway Plaza
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

EVENTS

Wednesday, November 6th

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT | 8:00 pm | Retro Junkie, Walnut Creek | Free | Karaoke, drink specials, and arcade games. 21+ only.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia | Rotator Taproom| Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Karaoke Wednesday | Bourbon Highway | Wednesdays at 8 PM. Watch Video

Qi Gong Drop-In (Seniors) | Civic Park Community Center | Wednesdays at 12 PM | Slow meditative stretching. No experience is needed.

Mah Jong Drop-In (Seniors) | Civic Park Community Center | Wednesdays at 1 PM

Preschool Storytime | Wednesdays | 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Walnut Creek Library | Free | Enjoy stories and fingerplays for ages 3-5; all ages welcome.

T(ween) Game Night | Wednesdays | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Ygnacio Valley Library, Walnut Creek | Free | Teens and tweens enjoy board games, card games, and Nintendo Switch.

Thursday, November 7th

Bingo Drop-In (Seniors) | Civic Park Community Center | Thursdays at 12 PM | 50+ Drop-in activity. Try your luck and have fun!

Warren Miller’s 75 | November 7, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA | Celebrate 75 years of epic ski films with thrilling snowsport legends and stunning global destinations.

Toddler Storytime & Play | Thursdays | 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Walnut Creek Library | Free | Songs, stories, and movement for ages 0-3; all ages welcome. Stay for playtime!

Family Storytime | Thursdays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Ygnacio Valley Library, Walnut Creek | Free | Storybooks, songs, and flannel boards for ages 3-5; all ages welcome. No registration needed.

Friday, November 8th

Native Plant Growers | Fridays | 10:00 am | Civic Park, Walnut Creek | Free | Learn to grow native plants at home or work in the Civic Park garden.

Bridge Drop-in | Fridays | 10:00 am | Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek | Free | Drop-in bridge for ages 50+; experience required.

Rock 'n' Roll Fridays | Nov 1 - Dec 13, Fridays | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek | Pay What You Can | Enjoy iconic rock music while exploring 60s-70s abstract art exhibits.

The Tragedy of Macbeth | November 8-9, 2024 | Times Vary | Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA | Bentley Theatre’s fresh adaptation of Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and prophecy.

Saturday, November 9th

Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market | Shadelands | Saturdays at 9 AM | Located in Walnut Creek's Shadelands Business Park, the Diablo Valley Farmers' Market, open Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM with over 40 vendors, features fresh Brentwood produce, a Kid’s Craft Corner, and is a family favorite, having been voted #1 in America’s Favorite Farmers’ Market contest.

Louis Pearl: The Amazing Bubble Man | 2:00 pm | Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA | Enjoy spellbinding bubble tricks, comedy, and interactive fun for all ages.

Sunday, November 10th

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.

LIVE MUSIC & DANCE

Wednesday, November 6th

Wayback Wednesday | Wednesdays | Evening | Dan's Irish Sports Bar | 00s Night with DJ Rich Era

Thursday, November 7th

PACHANGA THURSDAY featuring JULIO BRAVO’s 30th Anniversary LIVE | November 7 | 6:00 pm - 1:00 am PST | Retro Junkie | Celebrate 30 years of Julio Bravo with live Latin rhythms.

Friday, November 8th

CORDUROY (Pearl Jam Experience) + NEVERMIND (Nirvana Tribute) | November 8 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am PST | Retro Junkie | Price TBA | Enjoy iconic grunge tributes to Pearl Jam and Nirvana.

Saturday, November 9th

BLOODFLOWERS (The Cure Tribute) + DANCING HORSES (Echo & Bunnymen Tribute) | November 9 | 6:00 pm - 2:00 am PST | Retro Junkie | Price TBA | A night of classic post-punk and alternative tributes.

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