CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Oct. 30, 2022) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.

We update the Pioneer Calendar page every week so check back often to find out what’s going on near you.

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

Diablo Women’s Chorale Grand Sale. Includes new items such as leather bags and designer jewelry as well as gently used women’s clothes and accessories, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5, 10 Mount Eden Place, Clayton. For details, visit diablowomenschorale.org.

Party for the Planet. A benefit concert for Sustainable Contra Costa featuring the Jim Ocean’s Band “FrankenClime” project, new date: 7 p.m. Jan 14, Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Includes a “trashy” fashion show and the Green Meanies dance troupe. Get tickets at https://PartyForThePlanet22.eventbrite.com.

Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord. pcfma.org.

‘Tis the Season

Hospice Tree Lightings. Honor loved ones and help fund Hospice care for those in need. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Gregory Lane near Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill. 5 p.m. Dec. 6, John Muir Medical Center parking lot, East Street and Almond Avenue, Concord. For more information, visit www.hospiceeastbay.org/tol.

“The Nutcracker Suite.” Extended full-length production by Diablo Ballet, Nov. 11-12, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Virtual streaming Nov. 18-27. Early-bird pricing for both options through Oct. 19. Call 925-943-SHOW or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or www.diabloballet.org.

Light up the Night. Activities, crafts, music, performances, Holiday Express electric train and lighting of the holiday tree. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 16, downtown Pleasant Hill. More details will be posted at www.pleasanthillca.org in the coming weeks.

Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Performed by the United Methodist church choir and orchestra – and the audience, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, United Methodist Church, 1645 West St., Concord. Those interested in singing in the choir can stop by at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For details, call 925-685-5260.

Diablo Women’s Chorale “Bells and Noels.” Ring in the holidays, Dec. 10-11, Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave. For tickets, visit diablowomenschorale.org.

“Nutcracker.” From Black Diamond Ballet, Dec. 10-18, El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch. Get tickets at www.blackdiamondballet.org or call 925-757-9500.

The Arts

“Focal Points”/Michael Rizza exhibit. A new juried art collection plus a sculpture show, through Nov. 12, Valley Art Gallery, 661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. For details, visit www.valleyartgallery.org.

“Addams Family.” Pittsburg Theatre Company presents the Broadway musical, Nov. 4-20, California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg. For tickets, go to www.ptcca.org/tickets or call 925-439-PLAY.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The Contra Costa Musical Theatre show includes audience participation, Nov. 4-20, El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch. For tickets, call 925-757-9500 or go to www.elcampaniltheatre.com.