COSTA COUNTY, CA, (July 13, 2025) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.

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In the community

Diablo Japanese American Summer Festival. Featuring authentic Japanese food, traditional performances, and information about Japanese arts and customs, 1-9 p.m. July 26 and noon-8:30 p.m. July 27, Diablo Japanese American Center, 3165 Treat Blvd., Concord. Free admission and free shuttle from Ygnacio Valley High School. For more information, go to www.diablojaclub.com/summer-festival.

“Port Chicago: The Rest of the Story.” Author, historian and genealogist Dean McLeod will discuss the forgotten town on Suisun Bay – including theories of secrets, spies and bombs, 4 p.m. July 27, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Sponsored by the Contra Costa County Historical Society. RSVP at www.cocohistory.org, 925-229-1042 or email mkting@cocohistory.org.

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Concord Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays year-round, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25 in conjunctions with Music & Market, Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. Visit pcfma.org for more information.

Off the Grid. Food trucks and music, 5-9 p.m. Thursdays at the lake by Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. (No events July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18 due to the Downtown Merchants Summer Concert Series.) For more information, visit www.phillca.gov/888/Festivals-Events.

Pleasant Hill Night Market. Food, artisan vendors and entertainment, 5-9 p.m. first and third Fridays of the month through Nov. 7, Chilpancingo Park, 200 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. For details, visit www.phillca.gov/1658/NEW-Pleasant-Hill-Night-Market.

Stronger Together Gala. A benefit for Monument Impact, Sept. 25, Concord Historical Society, 1928 Clayton Road. For tickets, visit https://event.auctria.com/cca96470-0f2c-42af-93b2-0e3bfb4edcd3.

National Night Out

Concord: 5-7 p.m. Aug. 5, Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St. Live music, demonstrations by the police’s K-9 unit and the library’s Rolling Reader, crafts for kids, plus the Let’s Roll Parade, where kids decorate their wheels 5-6 p.m., followed by a parade.

Pleasant Hill: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 5, on the grounds of City Hall, 100 Greogory Lane. BBQ, giveaways, police drone demonstration, tours of a police car, fire truck and ambulance, bounce house and face painting, plus meet and greet with local police and fire, American Medical Response (AMR) and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Clayton: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 5, in the City Hall courtyard, 6000 Heritage Trial. BBQ with hot dogs, chips and drinks, police equipment on display, plus meet and greet with new Police Chief Jeremy Crone.

Summer Concerts Series

Concord Music & Market. Farmers Market 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, music begins at 6:30 p.m., Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. July 17: Ronstadt Retrospective. July 24: Quattro. July 31: Twist on Taylor. Aug. 7: The Bell Brothers. Aug. 14: Zepparella. Aug. 21: Maya Latin Roots. Aug. 28: Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings. Sept. 4: Native Elements. Sept. 11. Strange Daze. Sept. 18: Annie Sampson. Sept. 25: The Purple Ones. For more information, visit www.cityofconcord.org/DocumentCenter/View/13117/Music-and-Market-2025?bidId=.

Downtown Merchants Summer Concerts. 7-9 p.m. in the plaza in front of Jack’s Restaurant and Bar, Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill. July 17: Patron Latin Rhythms. Aug. 21: The Cheeseballs. Sept. 18: Foreverland. For more information, visit https://shopdowntownpleasanthill.com/events/downtown-pleasant-hill-summer-concert-series-11974a13-0c78-455e-8b8c-51ff0afee145.

Sunset by the Lake Summer Concerts. 6-8 p.m. Sundays, outside Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. July 20: the Uninvited. Aug. 3: Johnny and June Forever. Aug. 17: Dirty Cello. Aug. 31: the Big Jangle. Family Fun Zones on May 25, June 8, July 5 and July 20. For details, visit www.phillca.gov/summerconcerts.

Concerts in The Grove. 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, The Grove Park, downtown Clayton. July 26: Camp Jeff Band. Aug. 9: The Sun Kings. Aug. 23: Pride & Joy. For more information, visit https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/concerts-in-the-grove.

Clubs

Women Marines Association. The Bay Area chapter meets 11:30 a.m. every third Saturday, usually at Harry’s Hofbrau, 14900 E. 14th St, San Leandro. For more information, visit https://wmaca3.org or contact Janet Johnson at 925-890-4583.

Clayton Library

The Clayton Library is at 6125 Clayton Road. For more information on any of these events, call 925-673-0659 or visit ccclib.org/events.

Summer Reading Program. The theme is “Level Up at Your Library,” through Aug 2.

Lapsit Storytime. For children aged 0-3, 11-11:15 a.m. Thursdays. Children must attend with caregiver.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime. For children ages 2-5, 11:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Children must attend with caregiver. Stay and play toys available afterward.

Friday Fun: Games for All Ages. All ages can escape the summer heat and play board/card games, 3-5 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 1.

Insiders: Celebrations and Holidays. This month is Disability Pride and the library is celebrating with games and activities that highlight the importance of disability awareness and community building. On July 22 1-2 p.m., learn about library resources and services available to support adults with disabilities while visiting with therapy dogs. The Insiders program is an inclusive library program designed for adults with diverse abilities and aims to enhance independence and foster a love for learning among adults with varying intellectual and developmental needs.

Wonderful Wednesdays: Exploring Space. Margaret Race, an astrobiologist with the Seti Institute, will talk to children about space, 2-2:45 p.m. July 23. Topics include current and future space missions, past exploration and whether there is life on other planets. Best for children 5 and up. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Performing Arts

Orinda Starlight Village Players Summer Season. “Ring Round the Moon,” July 25-Aug. 16. “Jane Eyre,” Sept. 5-27. Orinda Community Park Amphitheater, 28 Orinda Way. For tickets, visit www.orsvp.org.

“Tutti Frutti: The Musical.” Award-winning actor Dedrick Weathersby stars in the story of Little Richard, 7 p.m. July 26, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, visit www.lesherartscenter.org.

“Comedy Tonight.” Magic, skits, vaudeville and songs from Onstage Repertory Theatre, through July 26, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. For tickets, call 925-350-9770 or go to www.campbelltheater.com.

“Spontaneous Hitchcock.” An improvised thriller in the style of the master of suspense, through July 27, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Get details at www.lesherartscenter.org.

Exhibits

“Fresh Eyes.” Featuring the landscapes of Nancy Roberts, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through Aug. 2, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. Artist’s talk 11 a.m.-noon July 14. For more information, visit valleyartgallery.org or call 925-935-4311.

“Beyond Color: The Language of Black and White.” Juried exhibition of 81 local, national and international artists, through Sept.14, Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For more information, visit www.bedfordgallery.org/exhibitions.

“Clayton’s General Store.” Step back in time and visit the 19th century store owned by Clayton pioneer Charles Rhine, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, Clayton Museum, 6101 Main St. For more information, visit www.claytonhistory.org.