The Pioneer Calendar of activities and events for December 2021

The Pioneer Calendar of activities and events for January 2022

The Pioneer Calendar of activities and events for December 2021Submit calendar items to Calendar@pioneerpublishers.com.

IN CONCORD

Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza. Pcfma.org.

In the Community

“How to Decide What Publishing Model is Best for You.” With Heidi Eliason, Todd Bequette and Lucinda Jackson. Published authors can bring their books to sell and sign. Sponsored by the Mt. Diablo Branch/California Writers Club. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 11, Zio Fraedo’s restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. $25 members, $35 guests. Or $10 members, $15 guests via Zoom. Visit https://cwcmtdiablo.org/current-cwc-mt-diablo-meeting/ to reserve a spot.

On Stage

“Nutcracker,” by Black Diamond Ballet. Dec. 10-12, El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch. 925-757-9500.

Magician Alex Ramon, a family-friendly show. Dec. 10-12, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW.

Diablo Symphony Orchestra and the Fratello Marionettes, a holiday concert. 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Ave. 925-943-SHOW or www.lesherartscenter.org.

“North Pole Experience,” live immersive theater with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Dec. 11-23, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW.

“The Nutcracker Suite,” by Diablo Ballet. Digital performances through Dec. 12. www.diabloballet.org.

Concord High School Choir and the El Dorado Singers, a holiday concert, Dec. 16-17, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW.

Improv Playhouse of San Francisco Players. 8 p.m. Dec. 17-18, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. www.campbelltheater.com/tickets.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” by Town Hall Theater. Through Dec. 19, 3535 School St., Lafayette. 925-283-1557 or www.townhalltheatre.com.

“A Christmas Carol,” by Center Repertory Theatre. Through Dec. 23, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Tickets at www.lesherartscenter.org or 925-943-SHOW.

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