🌳 Issue #136

🎭 Holiday Magic Awaits in Walnut Creek!

December 18, 2024

TOGETHER WITH

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Step into the holiday spirit with Center REP’s “A Christmas Carol” at the Lesher Center, running December 12–22. This cherished production brings Victorian London to life with music, dance, and special effects, making it a perfect family tradition.

Looking for more festive fun? Don’t miss the Garden of D’Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden or other local events this week, from live music and dancing to farmers’ markets and holiday concerts.

Scroll down for all the details to make your season bright!

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Center REP’s “A Christmas Carol” Returns for the Holiday Season

CenterREP Event Info

Experience the magic of the holidays with Center REP's beloved production of A Christmas Carol, running from December 12 to December 22, 2024. As the Bay Area’s longest-running adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, this production brings Victorian London to life with music, dance, and dazzling special effects.

Follow the heartwarming journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly curmudgeon who is visited by three spirits urging him to embrace the joy of family and the true spirit of Christmas. Featuring a talented multigenerational cast of nearly two dozen performers, this adaptation by Cynthia Caywood and Richard L. James, directed by Scott Denison and choreographed by Jennifer Perry, has become a must-see holiday tradition.

Tickets are selling quickly for this two-hour show, which includes an intermission. Bundle deals are available, with seats starting at just $49 when purchasing a 3- or 4-show package. Don't miss your chance to enjoy the holiday cheer with this festive and heartwarming production! (link)

FEATURED EVENT

Garden of D’Lights: A Spectacular Holiday Experience at Ruth Bancroft Garden

The Garden of D’Lights at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, running from November 22, 2024, to January 11, 2025, offers a magical blend of illuminated art and natural beauty. This family-friendly event supports the garden's preservation by featuring dazzling lights, lasers, and a self-paced tour. Tickets range from $12 to $29, with membership discounts and free entry for children under 4. Get Tickets (link)

EVENTS

Wednesday

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

Mah Jong Drop-in | Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA | Free | Weekly American-style Mah Jong for experienced players, ages 50+.

Thursday

Adult Performing Arts Winter Concert | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Shadelands Art Center, Walnut Creek, CA | $15 | Enjoy live performances by adult dance, orchestra, and choir ensembles.

Pachanga Thursday Christmas Edition | 2112 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, CA | Ticket prices vary | Live salsa by Julio Bravo + DJ Chino!

Qi Gong Drop-in | Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA | Free | Senior drop-in for slow, meditative stretching. No experience needed.

Back to the 90s Night | 9:30 PM | Dan's Bar | DJ Rich Era spins 90s hits for Decade Thursdays!

Bingo Drop-in | Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek, CA | Free | 50+ drop-in activity to try your luck and have fun!

Friday

Blue Christmas w/ Elvis + Buddy Holly Tributes | 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Retro Junkie, Walnut Creek, CA | Ticket prices vary | Live 1950s rock & roll hits and dance party!

The Spazmatics | 9:30 PM | Dan's Bar | Live music Friday with 80s nerd rock favorites!

Saturday

Alternative Ending | 9:30 PM | Dan's Bar | Live 90s rock and alternative hits Saturday night!

The Kings of Queen + The Pinball Wizards | 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Retro Junkie, Walnut Creek, CA | Ticket prices vary | Queen and The Who tributes plus after-show DJ party!

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.

Sunday

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.

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