COSTA COUNTY, CA, (June 29, 2025) — 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.

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In the community

“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.

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.

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 3: The New Frantics. July 10: David Martin’s House Party. 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=.

Sunset by the Lake Summer Concerts. 6-8 p.m. Sundays, outside Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. July 6: the Bell Brothers. 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 12: Take 2 Band. 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.

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.

Fourth of July

Concord: 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, 8 a.m., Todos Santos Plaza. Pancake breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Concord-Diablo, 8-11 a.m. Parade with the theme “Rockin’ Red, White, and Blue,” 10 a.m. Kids’ carnival, food vendors and live music from the Purple Ones, an Insatiable Tribute to Prince, begins at 4 p.m. at Mt. Diablo High School. Fireworks show, 9:15 p.m. For more information, including volunteer and parade applications, visit www.concordjuly4th.com.

Clayton. Pancake breakfast hosted the Clayton Valley/Concord Sunrise Rotary starts at 7 a.m., Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St. Parade with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future,” 10 a.m. Sarah Brinkman is the chair of this year’s parade. To volunteer, email her at 5678.sbrinkman@gmail.com.

Pleasant Hill. Firecracker 5K run and kids 100-yard dash, 7:45-9:30 a.m. Sign up at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/79350. Downtown parade, 9:30 a.m. Register at https://phjuly4.com/parade. Party in the Park, food vendors, games, rides, music and a watermelon eating contest, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pleasant Hill Park. Fireworks viewing party begins at 6:30 p.m. with food vendors, fireworks at 8:45 p.m., College Park High School. For details visit https://phjuly4.com/fireworks.

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.

At the Library

Lunch at the Library: Students 18 and under can get free lunch at eight libraries across the county, through July 3. Get the schedule at https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?programs=5de828e8eab99c2f0052ccbb.

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.

Wonderful Wednesdays: Diana Shmiana. A children’s program with storytelling, songs, magic, puppets and wacky hijinks, 2-2:45 p.m. July 9. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Chair Yoga and Meditation. Johanna Baig offers low-impact chair yoga for adults followed by a guided meditation, 10:15-11:15 a.m. July 10 and every second and fourth Thursday. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Theater Camp

Summer Stage Camp. Clayton Theatre Company will produce “Disney’s Jungle Book Jr,” July 7-11 and July 14-18. For ages 7-15. For more information, visit claytontheatrecompany.com or call 925-334-0880.

Seeking Singers/Ringers

Tapestry Recruitment Meeting. Tapestry Ringers and Singers, an East Bay treble choir and English bellringers ensemble, will host an instructional meeting for aspiring sopranos, altos and ringers, 11:30 a.m. July 12, Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave. Some multi-part singing and/or ringing experience is desirable. For more information, visit www.tapestryringersandsingers.org.

Performing Arts

Orinda Starlight Village Players Summer Season. “Murder on the Orient Express,” through July 5. “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.

“Spontaneous Hitchcock.” An improvised thriller in the style of the master of suspense, July 17-27, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Get details at www.lesherartscenter.org.

Exhibits

“Art Passages.” Arts Contra Costa County features work from four organizations, Arts of Point Richmond, Lamorinda Arts Alliance, Valley Art Gallery and aRt Cottage, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through July 8, County Administration Building, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez. For more information, visit www.artsccc.com.

“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, July 12-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.