CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (June 5, 2022) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.

If you’d like to submit your event to the Pioneer Calendar page, please send email to us at Calendar@pioneerpublishers.com.

In the community

Music and Market. Music along with the Farmers Market, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 29, Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. June 9: The Bell Brothers. June 16: Diablo Symphony. June 23: Fleetwood Mask. June 30: Orquesta Borinquen. July 7: Aja Vu. July 14: George. July 21: Local Bands Night. July 28: David Martin’s House Party. 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, click here.

Mt. Diablo Branch/California Writers Club. Betsy Graziani Fasbinder will present “How to Be the Best Ambassador for Your Book,” 11 a.m. June 11, Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, and via Zoom. Register at here.

Sunset by the Lake Concerts. 6-8 p.m. every other Sunday at the lake by Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. June 12: Tom Rigney & Flambeau. June 26: Frankie G & the Conviction. July 10: The Bell Brothers. July 24: East Bay Mudd. Aug. 7: Cut Loose. Aug. 21: The Landbirds. Sept. 4: The Big Jangle. For details, visit pleasanthillca.org and click on “Festivals and Events.”

Concord Crawl. Art and Wine Walk in downtown Concord to benefit educational scholarships for local women and girls, 1-4 p.m. June 18. Sponsored by the Concord branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). $27 before April 30. $30 at the door. For tickets, click here.

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. June 18: Pride and Joy SF. July 2: The Boys of Summer. July 16: Cut Loose. July 30: Mixed Nuts. Aug.13: The Houserockers. Aug. 27: The Sun Kings. Sept. 10: East Bay Mudd. Visit claytonconcerts.com for more information.

Clayton Pride Parade. With the theme “Every Color in the Rainbow,” everyone is invited to dress colorfully. 10 a.m. June 25, down Main Street. June 11 deadline for submitting an application to participate; visit claytonpride.org

Tuesday Night Blues. Family-friendly lineup plus food vendors, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays in July, Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. July 5: Katie Knipp. July 12: Maria Muldaur. July 19: Terry Hanck. July 26: Annie Sampson. For music details, visit cityofconcord.org/downtownevents.

Blues & Brews Festival. Family-friendly pre-party with music, food, drinks and a free Kidzone, 6-9 p.m. July 15; main festival with music, beer tasting, food and craft show, 3-9 p.m. July 16. Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane. For details and to purchase VIP tickets, go to www.bluesandbrewsfestival.com.

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, June 2-Sept. 29, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord. pcfma.org.

The Arts

“Romeo y Juliet.” Spanish and English intermingle in this Cal Shakes adaptation featuring two women lovers, through June 19, Bruns Amphitheater, Orinda. Call 510-548-9666 visit www.calshakes.org.

“Slopes of Diablo.” Juried painting competition celebrating our iconic mountain. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through June 25, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. For details, call 925-935-4311 or visit valleyartgallery.org.

“Antigone, presented by the girls of St. Catherine’s.” High school drama students find their lives suddenly mirror the classic story in this town Hall Theatre adaptation, through June 25, Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. Call 925-283-1557 or go to www.townhalltheatre.com.

“Dreamgirls.” Pittsburg Community Theatre presents the musical about a Motown group’s rise to fame, June 12-19, El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch. For tickets, call 925-757-9500 or visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com.

Symphony Royale. Sweden’s “queen of swing” with members of the California Symphony, 6 p.m. June 18, Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland. The fundraiser includes dinner and dancing. For details, call 925-280-2490 or visit www.californiasymphony.org.

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