COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Mar. 30, 2025) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.

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In the community

Off the Grid. Food trucks and music, 5-9 p.m. Thursdays starting April 3 at the lake by Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. (No events June 19, 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.

“Today’s Media – Fact or Fiction?” The Pleasant Hill-Martinez branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley in a discussion of how to decipher, understand and manage media messages, 7 p.m. April 16, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Dr., Pleasant Hill. For more information, visit www.aauw-pleasanthill-martinez.org/program.html.

Easter Celebration. Free family event featuring face painting, balloon artistry, cotton candy, crafts, goodie bags (while supplies last) and a visit from the Easter Bunny, 3-5 p.m. April 18, the plaza at Jack’s Restaurant, 105 Crescent Dr., Pleasant Hill. For details, visit downtown-pleasant-hill-easter-celebration.

Clayton Cleans Up. The day begins with doughnuts and coffee at 8 a.m. April 19. T-shirts will be available for the first 200 volunteers. Cleanup followed by a noon BBQ at City Hall sponsored by Republic Services. Community groups can also set up a table in the City Hall Courtyard to share their mission. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Peter Cloven at gobears_34@yahoo.com.

Pleasant Hill Earth Day Celebration. Crafts and activities, plus enjoy dinner from the food trucks at the Off the Grid event, 5-7 p.m. April 24, Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane.

Clayton Art & Wine Festival. Wine and beer, arts/crafts and food vendors, Kids Zone, live music, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 26 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27. Sponsored by the Clayton Business & Community Association (CBCA). Free admission and parking. For details, visit www.claytoncbca.org/art-wine-festival.

Pleasant Hill Instructional Garden Earth Day Celebration. Includes exhibits, plant talks and garden tours, 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 27, 1 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill.

Hike for Hope. A benefit for Hope Hospice, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17, Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore. Register by April 14 for an early bird T-shirt at thehikeforhope.com.

Concord Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. Visit pcfma.org for more information.

Clubs

California Writers Club-Mt. Diablo Branch. Guest speaker will be Donna Levin, author of “Get That Novel Started” and “Get That Novel Written,” check-in at 10:30 a.m. April 12, with the meeting 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. $30 for members and $35 for guests. To register for the online meeting, visit https://cwcmtdiablo.org/meetings-and-workshops.

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.

Celebrate Día with Lotería. Celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day (Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros) all through April. Search the Children’s Area for Lotería images. Find them all to receive a prize.

Homework Help. For elementary school students, 3:45-5:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Some assistance also available for sixth and seven graders. To make an appointment, either call or stop by the library. Drop-ins welcome on a space available basis.

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.

The Arts

Color of Joy. An art exhibit showing how color enriches our lives, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through May 10, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. Opening reception 4-6 p.m. April 5. For more information, visit valleyartgallery.org or call 925-935-4311.

“Tootsie.” Clayton Theatre Company will produce the musical in October. Auditions 4-6 p.m. April 13 and 7-9 p.m. April 14, with callbacks 7-9 p.m. April 21. Non-Equity actors 18 and up should prepare a two-minute monologue and 32 bars from a Broadway show. No appointment necessary. Download audition form at www.claytontheatrecompany.com.

“The Roommate.” A middle aged woman and her new roommate form an odd couple in Center Rep’s play that is part mystery/part comedy, through April 20, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.

“Improvised Dungeons and Dragons: A Spontaneous Quest!” Synergy Theater production based on the fantasy-adventure role playing game, with audience participation, April 3-13, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.

Laurie Roldan sings Karen Carpenter. A benefit concert for Hospice East Bay, April 10, Danville Village Theatre, 233 Front St. For tickets, go to https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E87436&id=34.

“What in the World.” The Concord Art Association presents a new collection of work by local artists, through April 10, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord. Regular hours for Centre Concord are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, visit www.concordartassociation.org/exhibits.

“Infinite Affection.” Showcasing the abstract art of Terin Christensen, through April 27, JOR Fine Art Gallery, 1026 Oak St. No 102, Clayton. For details, call 925-768-5662 or email joreillyfineartgallery@gmail.com.

“Spring Soirée.” Festival Opera presents an evening of music and celebration inspired by Parisian musical salons of the past, 4-7 p.m. May 3, Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Ave. Wine, small bites, and live and silent auctions. For tickets, visit www.festivalopera.org/spring-soiree?utm_campaign=d9a79203-ae47-4638-b42b-7a72ae191fd8&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=36680e61-fe58-4d8f-9ef3-4b563e22bd04.

“Spring Rep.” Contra Costa Ballet presents a tribute to its directors, Richard Cammack and Zola Dishong, May 9 and 10, Hofmann Theatre, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW or visit www.lesherartscenter.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18708/3094?npage=3.

“Alice in Wonderland” and “Reflections.” Diablo Ballet’s new production of “Alice” with choreographer Brian Enos plus Gerald Arpino’s work created in 1971 for the Joffrey Ballet, May 16-17, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Meet and greet with the cast after the 2 p.m. May 17 performance. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or www.diabloballet.org.

“2025: A Space Rhapsody.” The Diablo Women’s Chorale concert features songs like “Age of Aquarius,” “A Space Oddity” and “Defying Gravity,” 7 p.m. May 16 and 3 p.m. May 18, San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. For tickets, visit diablowomenschorale.org.

“Elements.” Concord Art Association (CAA) show, through June 27, Concord Visitor Center, 2151 Salvio St, Suite T. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Art is available for purchase. For details, visit www.concordartassociation.org.

“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.