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CLAYTON • CONCORD • LAMORINDA • MARTINEZ • PLEASANT HILL • WALNUT CREEK
A Local Guide to Good Food
Dining • Outdoor Concerts • Performing Arts
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INSIDECLAYTON ACTIVITIES Concerts in The Grove pages ....................................................6, 7Fourth of July Festivities page ......................................................9DINING American Ed’s Mudville Grill page ......................................................23Moresi’s Chophouse page ......................................................23Deli Canesa’s Brooklyn Deli page ......................................................8Italian La Veranda Café page ......................................................8Pizza Skipolini’s Pizza page ......................................................22Live Music Clayton Club Saloon page ......................................................8CONCORD ACTIVITIES Fourth of July Festivities page ......................................................9Todos Santos Park Music Series page ......................................................10Concord Pavilion page ......................................................11DINING Breakfast/Lunch Bay Leaf Café page .....................................................11Sandwiches Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop page ......................................................11Fish ‘n Chips Scousers page ......................................................8
Pizza Skipolini’s Pizza page ......................................................22LAMORINDA ACTIVITIES Fourth of July Festivities page ......................................................9Art and Wine Festival page ......................................................12Moraga Summer Concert Series page ......................................................13 Cal Shakes Theater page ......................................................13Orinda Concert and Movies page ......................................................13 MARTINEZ ACTIVITIES Fourth of July Festivities page ......................................................9Annual Bay Area Blues Festival page ......................................................14Fridays on the Main page ......................................................15 DINING BBQ Beaver Creek Smokehouse page ......................................................16Thai Lemongrass page ......................................................16Mexican Cinco De Mayo page ......................................................16Deli Main Street Deli page ......................................................16Coffee House Barrelista Coffee House page ......................................................16 Breakfast/Lunch Copper Skillet Courtyard page ......................................................15
PLEASANT HILL ACTIVITIES Fourth of July Festivities page ......................................................9Sunset by the Lake Concerts page ......................................................18 Downtown Plaza Concerts page ......................................................19 Annual Blues & Brews Festival page ......................................................19 DINING American Jack’s Restaurant and Bar page ......................................................1, 24Jack’s Taps page .....................................................1, 24Wence’s Restaurant page ........................................................... 3Burgers Five Guys Burgers and Fries page ........................................................... 4Japanese/Sushi Kobe Japan Restaurant page ........................................................... 2Mediterranean Yalla page ........................................................... 22WALNUT CREEK ACTIVITIES Summer Sounds Outside Lesher page ......................................................20Summer Concert Series page ......................................................21Annual Walnut Festival page ......................................................21 DINING Pizza Skipolini’s Pizza page ........................................................... 22Sushi/Japanese Hamachi Restaurant and Lounge page ........................................................... 21
Welcome to the summer edition of Yum!, a Local Guide to Good Food.
Yum! is a collaborative effort by the publishers of the Concord andClayton Pioneer newspapers and the Community Focus. Our goal is to bring you the best in current outdoor entertainment and diningin our communities.
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July 4 - Plan B
An eight piece band that regularly packs them in,
Plan B is best known for their diverse play list and
versatile instrumentation. Celebrating the music
of Creedence, Stones, Adele, Cake, Pearl Jam,
Talking Heads and more. July 18 - Loose Blues
Dynamite vocals and searing leads backed by a
solid rhythm section that plays rockin’ blues, rock
‘n roll, R&B, and rockin’ country. August 1 - Diamond Dave
Entertaining Bay Area audiences for over 20 years,
Diamond Dave is truly one of Clayton’s favorites.
He covers classics from Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Justin
Timberlake and Lady Gaga. As an added bonus,
Dave’s daughters, Kelly & Kaitland will join him
again this year.
August 15 - Fundamentals
A high-energy stage show with three dynamic
lead vocalists, the hottest horn players around
and a super tight four-piece rhythm section per-
forming hits from Michael Jackson, Earth Wind &
Fire and Beyoncé to Journey and Bon Jovi. August 29 - Forejour
Forejour pays tribute to the music of the ‘80s
mega bands Foreigner & Journey. Forejour’s
unique combination of two beloved multi-plati-
num selling bands keeps audiences on their feet
for the entire two-hour show. September 12 - East Bay Mudd
Put on your dancing shoes. This 10-piece cover
dance band with a powerful four-man horn
section, will keep you dancing all night long with
their upbeat and commanding take on contem-
porary classics, soul, funk and R&B tunes.
Outdoor Concerts
CLAYTON
Concerts in The GroveSaturdays 6 to 8:30pm, The Grove Park, 6100 Main St. in Downtown Clayton
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Concerts in The GroveThursdays 7 to 8:30pm, The Grove, 6100 Main St. in Downtown Clayton July 2 – The Relyks
Four musicians create a unique sound with songs
that have a place in history as well as the heart. August 6 – Jam Daddy
A local band that is fast becoming one of the Bay
Area’s premier acts for authentic renditions of rock
and roll, blues and pop.
August 20 – PhD’s
Contemporary blend of R&B, Latin, oldies, stand-
ards and jazz. September 3 – Crossman Country
Classic country with a unique blend of southern
rock and R&B.
For more band information, go to www.cityofclayton.org
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Festivities
FOURTH OF JULYClaytonPancake Breakfast 7 - 10amAt Endeavor Hall from 7-10am. Breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for kids.Parade 10amAfter breakfast, head on over to Main Street. No advance entry is needed for the Kiddie Parade – just show up by 10am at the flag-pole with decorated bikes, trikes, scooters and the family dog.Concord5K Run & Walk 8amConcord Police Association presents the 6th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk at Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord. All proceeds from this race benefit Monument Crisis Center and Bay Area Crisis Nursery. Parade 10amRoute begins at Mt. Diablo High on Grant St., going south to wrap around Todos Santos Park and returning to Mt. Diablo High via Galindo St. Home Town Picnic 4pmThe gates will open for the 2nd Annual 4th of July Festival with a kids carnival, food booths, vendor exhibits, and live entertainment on stage.Fireworks 9pmThe day will conclude with a fireworks display at Mt. Diablo High School. Music provided by Evolution, The Ultimate Tribute to Journey. MartinezPancake Breakfast 8am-10amSponsored by Roxx on Main, 627 Main St. Flag Raising 9-9:15amVeterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward St.
Hometown Parade 10amParade begins at Court St. & Main St. and ends at Alhambra Ave. & Main St. Over 40 entries including many community groups will march down Main Street. Fireworks 9:15pmFireworks will light up the night at Martinez Shoreline Park. Begining around 9:30pm. MoragaFun family festivities held all day at the Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga. Event Schedule• Pancake Breakfast 8-10am• Dog Parade 9am• Community Booths 9am-1pm• Children’s Bike Parade 10:30am• Old- Fashioned Kids Games 11am• Family Magic Show 12:30-1pm• Inflatable Jumpies 10am-4pm• Food Booths 11am-8pm• Music by the FUNdamentals 7pm• Fireworks 9:15pmOrindaPancake Breakfast 7:30-10am The Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast in the park at the Community Center, 28 Orinda Way.Flag Raising Ceremony 7:55am At the flagpole in front of the Community Center.Haley’s Run for a Reason 8amParticipants meet in front of the Community Center. Orinda Library Book Sale 9amFriends of the Orinda Library book sale in library breezeway, 26 Orinda Way.Parade 10am Parade route begins at the Orinda Theater on Moraga Way to Cami-no Pablo and then to Orinda Way
Community Activities 11:30 - 1:30pmThe festivities continue to grow year after year with fun activities for children from a Hot Wheels Race to balloon animals to mak-ing things at the Home Depot booth. All activities are held at the Community Park, 28 Orinda Way.Pleasant HillFirecracker 5K Fun Run 8amThe 5K Fun Run plus a 100-yard dash for little ones begins at 45 Crescent Drive. Go to phjuly4.com for updated information.Parade 9:30amFloats, marching bands, deco-rated vehicles, equestrian units, old-time automobile clubs, and just about every kind of local club and organization. The route loops around downtown via Crescent Dr., Contra Costa Blvd and Cleaveland Rd.Fun at the Park 10:30amEntertainment, food vendors, children’s games, a petting zoo, and activities at Pleasant Hill Park. The Spray Ground and swimming pools will be open and are free to kids from 11am-1pm.Fireworks 9pmCome to College Park High School for dinner and stay for an amazing show. Slow Hand Barbeque and Cold Stone Cream-ery will sell food and desserts. The band, Public Eye, will be back by popular demand.
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July 9 Zepparella, the All Female Zeppelin Powerhouse
July 16 James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash celebrating the Life and Music of the Man in Black
July 23 Long Train Runnin’ , a Tribute to the Doobie Brothers
July 30 Aja Vu, the Music of Steely Dan
August 6 Superlicious, High Energy ‘80s Party
August 13 Patrón, a Shot of Latin Music
August 20 Foreverland, an Electrifying 14-Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson
August 27 Native Elements, Reggae/Caribbean Beat
September 3 The RaveUps, a Live Tribute to the 1960’s Yardbirds
September 10 Lafayette Studio Big Band, Seventeen Piece Count Basie Style Jazz Orchestra
September 17 The Best Intentions, Motown Mania
Outdoor Concerts
CONCORD
Todos Santos Park Music and Market SeriesThursday evening Farmers’ Market 4-8pm, Music 6:30-8pm, 2151 Salvio Street, Concord
July 7 The Delta Wires, Hot-wired Big Band Harmonica & Horns Blues
July 14 David Landon, Blues Guitarist Extraordinaire
July 21 Alvon Johnson, Vallejo Blues: “The Real Deal”
July 28 Loose Blues, Rockin’ Blues for the East Bay and Beyond
August 4 Charged Particles, Plugged-in Jazz with a Spark
August 11 Annie Sampson, Concord’s own Blues and Soul Diva
Tuesday Night Blues Music 6:30-8pm, 2151 Salvio St, Concord
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July 3 California Symphony: July 3 Spectacular
July 7 Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson
July 9 Van Halen & Kenny Wayne Shepherd
July 15 Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire
July 18 Sublime with Rome & Rebelution
July 21 5 Seconds of Summer
August 4 Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa & Hoodie Allen
August 7 Menzel
August 14 Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill & Rae Sremmurd
August 26 Slipknot, Lamb of God & Bullet For My Valentine
September 6 KBLX Hot Summer Night: LL Cool J, Bell Biv Devoe, Salt-n-Pepa & Naughty By Nature
September 20 Counting Crows
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Life Is a Dream By Pedro Calderón de la BarcaTranslated and Adapted by Nilo CruzDirected by Loretta GrecoJuly 8–August 2
Virgins To Villains My Journey Through Shakespeare’s Women Written and Performed by Robin Goodrin Nordli July 20 (one night only)
The Mystery of Irma Vep By Charles LudlamDirected by Jonathan MosconeAugust 12–September 6
King Lear By William ShakespeareDirected by Amanda DehnertSeptember 16–October 11
This event is held each year on the third weekend in September and is the largest event in Lamorin-
da and one of the three biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Over 100,000 visitors attend,
strolling among the art and handmade crafts, sampling foods from top local restaurants and enjoying
quality wines and microbrews. Non-stop musical entertainment on four stages throughout the weekend
helps spark the block party ambiance. The “Premium Wine Pavilion” offers tastes of some of the world’s
finest wines. The event also includes a KIDS ZONE and a Local Artists Alley.
Outdoor Concerts
LAMORINDA
California Shakespeare TheaterBruns Amphitheater, 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda
The Lafayette Chamber’s Art & Wine FestivalSeptember 19, 10am-7pm & September 20, 10am-6pm, Downtown Lafayette, Mt. Diablo Blvd.
For more information visit www.lafayettefestival.com
For tickets and more information visit www.calshakes.org
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Enjoy the music while the kids play in the park on Thursday evenings at the Moraga Commons Park for
a free concert. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to the grassy hillside in front of the band shell. The volun-
teers of the Moraga Park and Recreation Foundation will even cook dinner for you with the Snack Bar
opening at 6pm.
Moraga Summer Concert SeriesThursdays 6 to 8:30pm, Moraga Park, 1149 Moraga Road, Moraga
Orinda Concerts and Movies in the ParkTuesday 6:30 to 8:30pm concerts, Thursday Movies, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda
For more information visit www.moragaparks.org/concert.html
July 4 FUNdamentals - Rockin’ Dance Band (7pm concert)
July 9 Mixed Nuts - Decades of Rock
July 16 Mania - Beatles Tribute Band
July 23 Stealin’ Chicago - Stealy Dan-Chicago Tribute
July 30 Foreverland Band - Michael Jackson Tribute
August 6 Chris Gardner Band - Country/Western
August 13 Spazmatics - 80’s Rock & Dance
August 20 Houserockers - Cover & Dance Band
September 26 Pear Festival - TBA
July 7 Floorshakers - Funk Soul & Rock n’ Roll
July 14 Lamorinda Idol w/ Arts in Bloom 5pm - Variety
July 21 West Grand Boulevard – Motown & Rhythm & Blues
July 26 Opera in the Park Sunday 4-6pm - Opera
August 4 Little Dog 2 – Pop & Rock
August 11 Cami Thompson, 6-8pm – Big Band Jazz
For more info visit www.cityoforinda.org
Orinda Concerts in the ParkConcerts start at 6:30pm unless otherwise indicated.
Orinda Movies in the ParkMovies start at dusk.
July 9 The Boxtrolls A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.
July 23 Big Hero 6 The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
August 6 Maleficent A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
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MARTINEZ
This festival is a merger of two great events, the Downtown Martinez Italian Street Painting Festival
and San Francisco’s Polk Street Blues Festival.
The event features amazing Blues music on two stages, arts and crafts exhibitors, gourmet food
booths, local restaurants, community booths, hands on kids activities and rides, a farmers’ market, bistro
style seating areas, craft beer and fine wines, and street painting artists that will create spectacular chalk
art with an area for kids to create their designs and have some creative fun.
If people are looking to escape the crowded big city and want to enjoy a warm, friendly neighborhood
atmosphere Downtown Martinez is the place. This event is held rain or shine.
The 5th Annual Bay Area Blues FestivalSeptember 26 & 27, 2015, 10am - 6pm, Downtown Martinez
For more information visit www.bayareabluesfestival.com
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Featuring a farmers’ market on the 800 block of Main St. from 4pm-8pm. Cool Cars & Music on the 600
& 700 blocks of Main St. from 6-8pm. Free to attend and the restaurants are open.
Fridays on the Main & MarketEvery Friday through September 11
First FridaysFirst Friday of the Month through September 11
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In addition to Fridays on the Main and Market, a “Blast for the Past” dance party with live music is held
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21 and older. Retro attire is encouraged.
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Outdoor Concerts
PLEASANT HILL
July 5 - Extra Large
Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County nine
times running, Extra Large splices together funk
gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and
classic California rock vigor. Food Vendor: Drewski’s
Drew.
July 19 - Fast Times
Fast Times plays the top dance hits of the ‘80s, the
ultimate decade of decadence. From A-Ha to The
Cure, from Madonna to Young MC, every song is an
instantly recognizable ‘80s hit. Food Vendor: Pizza
My Way.
August 2 - MoFo Party Band
The MoFo Party Band has come a long way from
their Central California beginnings, thrilling audi-
ences worldwide in venues of all sizes. The band has
shared the stage with blues legends BB King, James
Cotton, Little Milton, Bo Diddley, Los Lobos, Huey
Lewis, Tommy Castro and many others. Food Vendor:
Steel Smokin’ BBQ.
August 16 - The Groove Doctors
The Groove Doctors are a fantastic dance party band
that has been playing together since 2000. People of
all ages are sure to get up and dance to Disco/Funk,
Motown/Soul, Classic Rock, or current hits. Food
Vendor: Drewski’s Drew.
August 30 - East Bay Mudd
The Bay Area’s number one entertainment is East
Bay Mudd. This dynamic band has been thrilling au-
diences and dancers all over the Bay Area for years
with their upbeat and powerful take on Soul, Funk
and R&B classics. Food Vendor: United Bites.
September 6 - The Big Jangle
This Bay Area band is dedicated to playing all
things Tom Petty and the songs he covers live, by
The Traveling Wilburys, The Byrds and Stevie Nicks.
Comprised of seasoned musicians located in the
East Bay, you will be guaranteed a great musical and
dancing experience.
Sunset by the Lake Summer ConcertsEvery other Sunday, 6 to 8pm, by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane
For more concert information visit www.pleasanthillconcerts.com
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Friday’s Pre-Party Concert will have food, beer and wine available for purchase.
Saturday, a day of beer tasting, delicious food and free music including the Chris Cain Band, Frankie G.
& the Conviction, Spinout, Caroompas Room and The Used Blues Band. Purchase tickets for the Craft
Beer Tasting (Saturday only). Food available for purchase, no outside alcohol allowed. Event is held rain
or shine. Please, no pets.
Downtown Plaza Concert SeriesThird Thursdays of the Month, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Downtown Plaza (next to Jacks & Sweet Tomatoes)
6th Annual Blues and Brews FestivalJuly 17, 6 - 9pm (Pre-Party Concert) & July 18, 12 - 6pm, Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane
Free Summer Concerts and premium wine tent sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.
July 16 Innersoul performs sophisticated R&B / Old School dance music.
August 20 David Martin’s House Party performs fun, upbeat party music.
September 17 The Fundamentals perform “Red Hot Rockin’ Soul”
For more concert information, visit www.shopdowntownpleasanthill.com
For more information, visit www.bluesandbrewsfestival.com
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Outdoor Concerts
WALNUT CREEK
July 9 - Phat Strad
America’s original female rock electric string
quartet, based in Las Vegas and performing live
all over the world. At the core of their music is a
lifetime of classical training, real musicianship,
and respect for the 400-year-old art form that
is the string quartet. At the forefront of their
stage performance is stunning beauty, rockin’
guitar-pedal artistry, groovy improvisation, and
some good old Las Vegas flair.
July 23 - Anderson & Roe Piano Duo
Known for their adrenalized performances,
original compositions and notorious music
videos, GREG ANDERSON and ELIZABETH JOY
ROE are revolutionizing the piano duo experience
for the 21st century. Their recent album When
Words Fade was released to critical acclaim in
2012 and spent over a dozen weeks at the top of
the Billboard Classical Charts. Their Emmy
nominated, self-produced music videos have
been viewed by millions on YouTube.
July 30 - Mic Gillette Band
Original songs mixed with rock and country
tunes, with their own style and finesse, from the
50s, 60s and 70s . Mic Gillette is the world-re-
nowned trumpet and trombone player who has
appeared on countless CDs and record albums,
spanning five decades, for some of the big-
gest names in the business, including a dozen
members of the Rock and Ross Hall of Fame.
After touring for many years with Tower of Power
he decided to settle down with his family. He
has since began a program called, “Music in the
Schools” to help struggling music programs na-
tionwide to keep their doors open. He continues
to teach, record, arrange and play live gigs in
Northern California with the Mic Gillette Band.
Summer Sounds Outside the Lesher CenterVarious Dates, 5:30 - 7pm, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
For more information, visit: www.draa.org/events/summer-sounds
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The Walnut Festival is a four-day festival with family-friendly entertainment, two stages of live music, a large carnival with more than 30 rides and 40 vendors, exciting games, food and beverages and a Spe-cialty Beer Garden. On Saturday and Sunday there will be free fishing for kids in the Heather Farms lake from 7 - 11am.
Get ready to dance the night away three nights in August. Come early and spend some time at the Block Party, grab a drink and get something to eat.
Block Party: 6 - 7pm • Live Concert: 7 - 8:30pm
Summer Concert Series & Thursday Block PartyThursdays, 6 - 8:30pm, Stanfords Parking Lot, 1300 South Main Street, Broadway Plaza
The 78th Annual Walnut FestivalSeptember 24 - 27, Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek
August 6 Petty Theft
August 13 The Unauthorized Rolling Stones
August 20 Journey Revisited
For information visit: www.thewalnutfestival.org
September 24 Hours are: 5-10pm
September 25 Hours are: 5-11pm
September 26 Hours are: 11am-11pm
September 27 11am-6pm
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A Local Guide to Good Food
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A Local Guide to Good Food
STEAKS SEAFOOD COCKTAILS6115 main street � 925.672.1333
in beautiful historic downtown clayton
www.moresischophouse.com
Corner of Marsh Creek Rd & Center St., Clayton
(925) 673-0333
Serving Tasty Food & Drink From 11 a.m. Daily
www.edsmudvillegrill.com
Clayton’s Corner Sports Grill In A League Of Its Own
A Family Friendly Sports Grill
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