CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (July 31, 2022) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.

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In the Community

Concord National Night Out. Join the Concord Police Department’s K-9 and patrol units, plus children’s activities and a resource fair, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 2, Library, 2900 Salvio St., Concord. For more information, visit www.natw.org.

Pleasant Hill National Night Out. K-9 demonstration, tours of police car, firetruck and ambulance, BBQ and kids’ activities with the Pleasant Hill Police Department, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 2 on the lawn at City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. For more information, call 925-288-4630 or visit www.natw.org.

Monument Impact Gala. With the theme “Stronger Together,” the keynote speaker is Diana Otero, senior director of special projects for the Latino Community Foundation, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 8, Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Purchase tickets at https://event.auctria.com/34ce3a46-fe86-4356-af31-cd222c37059d.

Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays year-round and 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 29, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord. pcfma.org.

For Your Health

Caregiver Classes: Sponsored by Hope Hospice, free via Zoom. “Signs of Dementia Vs. Normal Aging,” 10 a.m. Aug. 11. “Dementia Basics,” 10 a.m. Sept. 8. “End-of-Life Legal and Financial Issues,” 10 a.m. Oct. 13. Register at Hopehospice.com/family. Call 925-829-8770 for more information.

Community Concerts

Concord Jazz Festival. Jinx Jones, 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 3, the Veranda, free. Carlos Reyes, 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 4, Todos Santos Plaza, free. Glib Rig, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 5, Concord Tap House, 3513 Clayton Road, free. Jazz in the Park with Chaz Gunter and Howard Wiley, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 6, Todos Santos Plaza, free. Java & Jazz with Stratify and KJ Focus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 7, Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Road, $15. For details, visit www.visitconcordca.com/concord-jazz-festival-2022.

Veranda Unplugged Series. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 26, Pavilion Fountain Park, 2001 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Aug. 3: Jinx Jones (part of the Concord Jazz Festival). Aug. 10: Three New Frantics. Aug. 17: Jim Funk. Aug. 24: Sweet Tooth. For details, visit https://shoptheveranda.com/event/The-Veranda-Unplugged/2145560938.

Music & Market. Music along with the Farmers Market, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 29, Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. Aug. 4: Carlos Reyes. Aug. 11: The KillBillies and Quattro. Aug. 18: Matchbox Twenty Too. Aug. 25: Zepparella. Sept 1: Local Bands Night. Sept. 8: Fast Times. Sept. 15: Steve Snyder’s Big Band. Sept. 22: Midnight Sun. Sept. 29: House of Floyd. For music details, visit cityofconcord.org/downtownevents.

Sunset by the Lake Concerts. 6-8 p.m. every other Sunday at the lake by Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. Aug. 7: Cut Loose. Aug. 21: The Landbirds. Sept. 4: The Big Jangle. For details, visit pleasanthillca.org and click on “Festivals and Events.”

Concerts in The Grove. 6-8:30 p.m. every other Saturday through Sept. 10, downtown Clayton. Reserve a spot with chairs or blankets starting at 4 p.m. Free but donations welcome. Aug.13: The Houserockers. Aug. 27: The Sun Kings. Sept. 10: East Bay Mudd. Visit claytonconcerts.com for more information.

Summer Concert Series. Concerts 7-9 p.m. in the plaza at the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center, 105 Crescent Dr. Aug. 18: Andre Thierry. Sept. 15: Fleetwood Mask. For details, visit www.shopdowntownpleasanthill.com.

The Arts

“ThoughtScapes.” Abstract paintings by Paula Boas, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Aug. 6, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. For details, call 925-935-4311 or visit valleyartgallery.org.

Diablo Women’s Chorale Auditions. Open to all female voice parts, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15. To make an appointment, contact Nancy Hickman at 925-899-5050 or hickmandg@gmail.com. For more on the group, visit www.DiabloWomensChorale.org/join-us.

“The Re-Education of Fernando Morales.” A family sends away a young man to “fix him” from being gay, 8 p.m. Aug. 20, Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. Includes a talkback with the cast and creative team. Call 925-283-1557 or go to www.townhalltheatre.com.

“Steel Magnolias.” This heartwarming yet bittersweet play is part of Pittsburg Theatre Company’s Black Box Series, Sept. 16-25, Steeltown Coffee & Tea, 695 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg. For tickets, visit www.ptcca.org/tickets.