The Pioneer Calendar of events and activities for November 2021
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IN CONCORD
Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza. Pcfma.org.
ON STAGE
“Everybody,” Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ riff on the 15th century morality play “Everyman.” Presented by the St. Mary’s College Performing Arts Department. Nov. 3-7, outdoors in the Redwood Grove on Gael Way, Moraga. Pre-recorded streaming on Nov. 14. $8-$15. 925-631-4670 or stmarys-ca.edu/everybody.
“Four Seasons,” with the California Symphony featuring Bay Area virtuoso Alexi Kenney. Nov. 6-7, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $20-$74. Californiasymphony.org or 925-943-7469.
“All Together Now,” with songs by classic and contemporary Broadway composers and lyricists performed by Pinole Community Players and Pittsburg Community Theatre performers. 8 p.m. Nov. 12 and 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Steeltown Coffee & Tea, 695 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg. 925-439-PLAY or pittsburgcommunitytheatre.org.
“Deathtrap,” mayhem and murder by Pittsburg Community Theatre. Nov. 13-21, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. $20-$24. Pctca.org or 925-439-PLAY.
“The Nutcracker Suite,” a new full-length production by Diablo Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Meet the dancers at a post-performance reception at Massimo’s. A virtual option will be available for streaming Dec. 3-12. Early bird pricing through Oct. 13. 925-943-SHOW, lesherartscenter.org or diabloballet.org.
“Nutcracker,” a holiday classic by Black Diamond Ballet. Dec. 10-12, El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch. $20-$35. 925-757-9500.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Zumbathon, a Halloween-themed Zumba party sponsored by the Monument Moves Program. 8:30 a.m. Oct. 30, Ellis Lake Park, 1760 Clayton Road, Concord. Visit facebook.com/groups/mihealthycommunity.
Tri-Valley Halloween Con, celebrating everything pop culture with toys, apparel, new and vintage collectibles, art, anime, comics, Legos and more. A free, family-friendly Halloween Cosplay Costume Contest is open to all attendees, with cash prizes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31, Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Advance tickets at TriValleyCon.com; $2 Toy Buck included. Kids under 10 free.
*UPDATED: Hospice Tree of Lights. Honor the memory of loved ones by dedicating a light. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Gregory Lane near Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill. 5 p.m. Nov. 29, John Muir Medical Center parking lot, East Street and Almond Avenue, Concord. hospiceeastbay.org/tol.
Gift and Craft Fair, sponsored by the Concord Parks & Recreation Department. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4, Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle. Free admission. $25 for vendor tables. Details at cityofconcord.org/969/2021-Gift-and-Craft-Fair.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Climate Change and Militarism Webinar, sponsored by the Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center and Veterans for Peace. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, via Zoom. Register at forms.gle/cppvwgDPztrmw3uH8.
Contra Costa County Office of Education Job Fair. Learn about becoming a substitute teacher as well as other school-based positions. 10 a.m. Nov. 6, Stewart Building, 77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill. For details, visit cocoschools.org/becomeasub.
Mt. Diablo Branch California Writers Club, featuring Ally Machate discussing “Polishing Your Work for Publication.” 11 a.m. Nov. 13, Zio Fraedo’s restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. $25 members; $35 guests. Or via Zoom for $10 members; $15 guests. Register at cwcmtdiablo.org/current-cwc-mt-diablo-meeting/.