COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Feb. 2, 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.

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

Lion Dance Performance. Featuring students from Tomizaki’s Champions King Fu Institute, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Ave.

Concord State of the City Luncheon. The Chamber of Commerce hosts Mayor Carlyn Obringer as she discusses the city’s future, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd. For tickets, go to https://event.auctria.com/4ec23fc4-e0f5-40e1-9139-3ccc5fb42f4a.

Circus of Horror. Fear takes center stage as every act is a heart-stopping thrill, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road. Buy tickets at https://circusofhorrorconcordca.eventbrite.com.

“Helping Seniors Live Independently.” Learn how to support elders who want to remain living at home in this informational event hosted by the Center for Elder Independence, 6 p.m. Feb. 12, Hillcrest Congregational Church, 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill.

Camellia Tea. Cookies and tea, sponsored by the Clayton Historical Society, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 16, Clayton Museum, 6101 Main St.

“Tunes From Our Backyard.” The Concord Historical Society presents folk songs recorded by Contra Costa County immigrants during the Depression through the Works Progress Administration, 2 p.m. Feb. 23, Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Road, Concord. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/tunes-from-our-backyard-tickets-1125750452909?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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. Writer Nina Schule will discuss “Creating Great Metaphors,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 8, Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Guests welcome. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. To register for the meeting online, 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.

Black History Month Seek and Find. Children can search for images of books by Black authors and illustrators throughout the month of February. Find them all to receive a prize. Complete an additional challenge on the back of the game sheet to win a second 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.

Teen Thursday – Using Generative AI for School Assignments (and not getting expelled). Students in 6th-12th grades can work on writing effective prompts for citing sources of credible information and developing better search terms and phrases for finding facts online, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 5. Registration required.

The Arts

“Go With the Flow.” Featuring watercolors by Nancy Fischer on Yupo paper, Feb. 4-March 15, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek. Meet the artist 1-4 p.m. Feb. 8. The gallery is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, visit www.valleyartgallery.org or call 925-935-4311.

“Cinderella’s Wedding.” Featuring Diablo Ballet’s premiere of “Donizetti Variations” by George Balanchine, Feb. 7-8, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW (7469) or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or www.diabloballet.org.

“Infinite Affection.” Showcasing the abstract art of Terin Christensen, opening reception 4-6 p.m. Feb. 8, JOR Fine Art Gallery, 1026 Oak St. No 102, Clayton. Exhibit runs through April 27. For details, call 925-768-5662 or email joreillyfineartgallery@gmail.com.

“FROGGY.” A Center REP production adapted from the graphic novel noir thriller, Feb. 9-March 2, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-7469 or go to www.centerrep.org.

“Hooked on a Feeling.” Exhibit of local artists by the Concord Art Association, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Concord Visitor Center, 2151 Salvio St., Suite T. Artists reception 4-6 p.m. Feb. 14. For more information, visit www.concordartassociation.org/exhibits.

“Noises Off.” Clayton Theatre Company presents the play that explores the foolishness of theater actors, March 14-23, Endeavor Hall 6008 Center St., Clayton. For tickets, visit www.claytontheatrecompany.com.

“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.

“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.