At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
The Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association presents their annual horse show at the Pleasanton Equestrian Center. Free to the public, this event will showcase a variety of classes including Western, English, Sport Horse, Trail Courses and Ranch Riding. If you wish to participate, please visit www.goldengateaha.com for information on how to enter or get involved. Breed classes, schooling classes, fun classes and more! There will be a silent auction on site, vendors, fun prizes, and awards for class participants. Join us!
Sponsor: Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Parking $15.00 (Credit card or Pre-Purchase)
More info: Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association or Fairgrounds web site
Firehouse Arts Center
Sun
Tom Rigney is one of the premier Roots Music fiddle players on the planet. His band – Tom Rigney and Flambeau – specializes in blazing Cajun two-steps, low-down Blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes. Much of the repertoire is composed by Rigney, but they mix in a few classics from the Cajun/New Orleans songbook. Along the way you may pick up a trace of Rigney’s Irish roots, or echoes of Eastern Europe – it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier.
Flambeau showcases Rigney’s fiery, virtuoso fiddling, his charismatic
stage presence, and his range and originality as a composer. He and Flambeau
have forged a unique sound that blends American Roots styles into something
original and HOT – mixing irresistible grooves with deep musicality and
spectacular soloing. Rigney’s high-energy showmanship pulls the audience
into his performances and makes them feel they are a part of the music and
the show.
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: $25/$20/$15
More info:
www.firehousearts.org
Sun
Hot Peas 'n Butter
They might not like to eat their peas, but children have a hard time
resisting the engaging mix of Latin jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, folk and
rock music served up by Hot Peas N Butter. Their innovative music and
energetic style has won them four Parents’ Choice Awards since they were
founded in New York more than a decade ago. Often seen on Nick Jr. and
Nickelodeon TV, the multi-cultural band is known for their joyful, upbeat
bi-lingual music and an interactive stage style that inspires audiences of
all ages to clap and sing along in both Spanish and English. With eight
award-winning albums and numerous music videos, Hot Peas ‘n Butter makes new
friends everywhere they go.
Named for the playground game they played as kids, Hot Peas ‘n Butter incorporates many languages into their performances – English, Spanish, French, Korean and Hebrew just to name a few. Songs like “Number 1” and their signature Latin beat tracks “Somos Familia,” “Amistad,” “Que Llueva,” and “Round the World” enjoy radio play nationwide. Hot Peas ‘N Butter make it impossible not to respond to what The Los Angeles Times called “a satisfying mix of good-for-you messages, infectious tunes and a hot, multicultural groove.”
Their rootsy 2018 album “Back to the Land” celebrates our connections to one another as a society, as well as our connection to our planet and its health and features special guests, Laurie Berkner , Dan Zanes, and Peter Yarrow.
Hot Peas ‘N Butter was founded by lifelong friends and professional
musicians Danny Lapidus and Francisco Cotto in 2000 when they were inspired
to bring to other families the joy they found in sharing music with their
own children. Born in Belgium, Lapidus grew up in Brooklyn and met Cotto, a
native of Puerto Rico who moved to the Bronx at age seven, at the High
School of Music and Art in New York City.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $38
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Fairgrounds
Thurs-Sun
Stroll through gorgeous designer gardens, with artfully arranged plants, trees, and flowers in full bloom. See the designs and watch the demonstrations by world-class floral designers. Discover how to create your own remarkable garden with hands-on demonstrations and inspiring seminars. Browse a wide selection of specialty shops featuring unique flowers, plants, gifts, tools, and more. Learn how to grow and prepare fresh, home-grown food. Bring the whole family, the kids will love Sproutopia, which is full of activities just for our little gardeners.
Sponsor: SF Bay flowre & Garden Show
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Thurs: 10-6; Fri: 10-7; Sat: 10-7; Sun: 10-6
Admission: Adults: 22; Seniors & Military with ID: 20; 16 and under: Free; Groups of 20 or more: $17 Parking $15.00 (Credit card or Pre-Purchase)
More info: SF Bay flowre & Garden Show or Fairgrounds web site
Thurs
The 5 Browns
The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by
introducing it to the widest, largest and most excited audience they can
find. Whether performing individually or together in various combinations
from duo to complex five-piano arrangements, The 5 Browns reveal a deep
connection to the intent of their material, while bringing a fresh energy
and dynamic character to the color and tonal spectrum of their sound. Their
performance is a not-to-be-missed immersive musical experience.
Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae Brown all attended New York’s Juilliard School. In fact, they became the first family of five siblings ever accepted simultaneously. As a group, they first came to attention in 2002 and have since performed extensively on stage, film and television. In 2010 they were featured in a PBS television special “The 5 Browns in Concert” and made their debut at Carnegie Hall in 2013. Each of the 5 Browns first three CDs reached #1 on Billboard Magazine’s Classical Album Chart. Their most recent album, “Christmas with the 5 Browns,” was just released last December.
The quintet commissioned a five-piano concerto by famed composer Nico Mühly which premiered in 2011 at the Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro James Conlon.
In addition to touring, The 5 Browns are published writers. Their book,
Life Between the Keys, a lighthearted collection of personal stories, was
published in 2009. All five siblings received honorary doctorates from Utah
Valley University in 2019. The 5 Browns are exclusive Steinway Artists.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $78/$58/$48
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Sun
Legends of Folk Music
Three of the most popular folk groups of all time come together in one show!
Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2011, The Kingston Trio are
considered one of the most popular singing groups of the 60’s with the hits
Tom Dooley, Scotch and Soda, Sloop John B, MTA and more. The Limeliters are
one of the most in demand folk groups of the last 50 years, they have had
several charted albums starting in the early 1960’s and were the musical
representatives for Coca Cola for 3 years. The Brothers Four feature
founding member Bob Flick and perform their hits Greenfields, The Green
Leaves Of Summer, and many others. All three groups fill the stage with
tight harmonies and smooth vocals, bringing back old memories and making new
ones.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $98/$78/$58
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Thu
Drum Tao
Internationally-acclaimed percussion artists TAO continue to transfix
audiences worldwide with their modern, high-energy showcase of the ancient
art of Japanese drumming. Drum TAO 2020 combines highly physical,
large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and
innovative visuals to create a powerful, energetic and unforgettable night
of excitement.
Over more than 25 years, more than 800 million people worldwide have been
touched by Drum TAO. With explosive, intensely physical performances that
range from the dramatic “Wadaiko-drums” to the beautiful mesmerizing melody
of Japanese flutes and harps, this is Japanese entertainment for a new
generation. TAO have performed worldwide and made their acclaimed debut on
Broadway in 2016. The recipients of multiple awards from the Japanese
government for their contributions to culture and tourism in Japan, they
will continue their production of “Mangekyo” in Tokyo through the 2020
Olympics.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $95/$75/$55
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
Tues
April 26
(virtual)
Robert Frost: Light and Dark shares the stories behind Frost's work, along with some of his most popular poems. Actor J.T. Turner brings the San Francisco born poet to life in a deeply moving and intimate portrayal of a man who achieved unparalleled success as a poet despite episodes of great personal tragedy.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: In person: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Admission: In person: $25 General; $20 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $10 Members
Virtual Viewing (per screen): $20 General; $15 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $10 Members
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Sat
Nature, death, life, and eternity. The remarkable poet Emily Dickinson explores the essence of these themes in her poetry, and her words inspired Aaron Copland to set them to music. Soprano Heidi Moss Erickson joins the symphony to bring these vibrant American artists to life in a program celebrating springtime renewal and hope.
Sponsor: Livermore Amador Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time: 8:00pm
Admission: TBD.
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info - LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore-Amador Symphony (925) 373-6824, or Bankhead Theater
DLUX Puppets - Alice in Wonderland
Sun
DLUX Puppets - Alice in Wonderland
With remarkable puppetry and clever digital scenery, the classic tale of
Alice’s journey through the marvelous world of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire
Cat and the Queen of Hearts becomes a fun musical adaptation for all ages.
In this visually engaging production by the nationally-recognized DLUX Puppet Company, all of the characters who encounter Alice are intricately engineered life-size puppets, hand-built and voiced by founder Derek Lux. Derek is a multi-talented performer who originally began building the puppets while he was still starring in “Beach Blanket Babylon” in San Francisco. His wife, second grade teacher Lauren Lux, is DLUX’ education director and has developed a performance activity kit for students who attend the show. “Alice in Wonderland” returns to the Bankhead Theater by popular demand after a sold out show last February.
While the production is designed to also teach children how to use the
power of their words, thoughts and feelings in a positive way, above all
else, DLUX Puppet’s “Alice in Wonderland” is a feast for the eyes and an
afternoon of genuine family fun.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $20
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Thurs
Funny Women of a Certain Age
As seen on a Showtime special, Funny Women of a Certain Age, is a show
straight from the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest,
most daring, most experienced people in comedy: women that have seen it all.
They’ve raised children both on and off the road with big hairy club
bouncers cradling their babies while onstage. These women have stayed in
comedy condos where you don’t want to use a blacklight on anything. They’ve
been told women aren’t funny, and have been asked to trade sexual favors for
work. Trust us, they have A LOT to say, and they say it hysterically.
Funny Women of Certain Age premiered in September 2017 at the Cinder
Block Comedy Festival and was a featured show in the 2018 New York Comedy
Festival. The show has a monthly residency at the Kraine Theatre in NYC and
has played to sold out crowds around the country.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: TBD
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Fri
A Toast to the Rat Pack
Take a trip down memory lane to a glamorous era where Frank, Sammy and Dean
lived the lifestyle everyone wanted, as they sang, laughed and joked their
way through unforgettable shows that lit up the Strip.
This Vegas Rat Pack treats audiences to the greatest hits of the legendary trio including Frank’s trademark hits such as “Come Fly With Me”, “Lady is a Tramp”, “My Way”, and “New York, New York.” Dean’s smooth sound on great songs such as “Volare”, “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime”, and “That’s Amore,” are joined by favorites of Sammy’s such as “That Old Black Magic”, “Mr. Bojangles” and “Candy Man.”
Return to the days of glitzy nights in Las Vegas with Sebastian Anzaldo
as Frank Sinatra, Andy DiMino as Dean Martin, Lambus Dean as Sammy Davis,
Jr. accompanied by The Rat Pack Orchestra. Their picture-perfect style,
talent and close camaraderie bring the beloved music and lives of these
legendary entertainment icons back together again!
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $98/$78/$68
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: In front of the Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times:
Admission:
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat
Seraph Brass - Del Valle Fine Arts
Winners of the 2018–19 American Prize in Chamber Music, this dynamic
ensemble draws from a roster of America’s top female brass players. They
have toured throughout the US, China, and Europe, and their debut album won
a Silver Medal Global Music Award.
Sponsor: Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $52/$44/$32
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Del Valle Fine Arts
-
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
Sat --- Sun
Words and Music by: Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Book by: George Abbott and Douglass Wallop
Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic.
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.
Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a homerun hit,
featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. The
perfect choice for a high school's spring musical or community theatre
production, Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy, sure to please.
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre
Location: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: TBD
Admission: TBD
Tickets:
More info: Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre, eLivermore.com theater page,
www.firehousearts.org
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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Closed some holidays
Sponsor: Livermore Farmer's Market
Location: Second Street between J and L.
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
eLivermore Photos
More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Livermore Farmer's Market
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Mid April to
Early Oct
Fresh Produce, freshly baked bread, and much more are for sale. There is also a variety of food for sale including Barbeque and kettle corn. The History Center and Livermore Art Association Gallery are also open during the Farmer's Market hours.
The third Thursday of each
month is Thirsty Thursday!
There will be wine tasting from local Wineries.
Local Bands will be playing, and arts and crafts will be on display.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Location: Thursdays: Carnegie Park, 2155 3rd Street
Times: Thursdays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Thirsty Thursdays portion
is 5:00-8:00)
eLivermore Photos
More info:
Contact:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 373-1795 or
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Thirsty Thursdays: Generally the 3rd Thursday of each month
| Date | Band | Type of Music | Wine | Brew |
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The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets.
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
eLivermore/ePleasanton Photos
More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
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1st & 3rd Sundays
April-Aug
Every Sunday
Sept-Oct
1st & 3rd Sundays
Offers Train Rides through historic Niles Canyon on restored vintage trains, on the original transcontinental Railroad route. Board the train in Sunol or Niles, and ride to the opposite end, then take the return trip when you are ready.
Location: Downtown Sunol and Niles
Times: Departures TBD
Admission: (prices as of 2021)
Steam: $30 adults, $20 seniors & Children 3-12.
Diesel: $30 adults, $20 seniors & Children 3-12.
eLivermore Photos.
More info: Niles Canyon Railroad
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2022 dates |
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| January (no trains) | July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| February 6, 20 | Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| March 6, 20 | Sept 4, 18 |
| April 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 2, 23 |
| May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
| June 5, 12, 19, 26 | Dec: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
See eLivermore.com Photos
Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. See below for special events.
More info: LARPD
Photos & History
eLivermore.com has historical and recent photos of Ravenswood, as well as a
written history. Click Here
| 2022 Dates | |
| January 9, 23 | July 10, 24 |
| February 13, 27 | Aug 14, 28 (14th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 13, 37 | Sept 11, 25 |
| April 10, 24 | Oct 9, 23 |
| May 22 (Likely Closed May 8, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 13, 27 |
| June 12, 26 | Dec (11th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 25th) |
Special Events
|
Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| August 14, 2021 | Ice Cream Social. Noon to 4:00pm -
Photos Ice Cream, cookies, and hot dogs are for sale. Demonstrations, Music, and more. Tours and Gift Shop are open. |
| December 11, 2021 | Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood. Noon to 4:00pm In December we are decorated for Christmas. Lots of special events, crafts, and more. |
Livermore History Center Open
Duarte Garage Open
Hagemann Ranch Open
The Livermore History Center contains a variety is displays of Livermore's history as well as historical photos and other information.
Knowledgeable docents can answer your questions and provide you with information about Livermore's past.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Carnegie Building - 2155 Third Street, Livermore.
Times:
Thursday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
First two Sundays of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Built in 1915, along the newly dedicated Lincoln Highway, the garage served as a gas station, service station, and a car dealership (in the south portion, added in 1923).
The garage was restored by the Livermore Heritage Guild, and provides a number of historical displays.
The restored LHG fire trucks (as seen in the Rodeo Parade each year) are housed there.
A number of events are hosted there each year including the LHG Annual General Meeting.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 2010 Pine Street (Portola / North L / Pine).
Times: Third Sunday of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Today’s Hagemann Ranch is the last 4.5 acres of continuously operated ranch land from the original rancho el Valle de San José, a Mexican land grant applied for in 1835 by the children of José Joaquin Bernal. The original Rancho consisted of 48,000 acres encompassing much of present day Sunol, Pleasanton and the northwest section of Livermore.
A variety of equipment and vehicles are on display in the historic buildings.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times: Last Sunday of each month (except July and December): 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
The Museum on Main contains a variety of displays of Pleasanton's past.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free. Donations Accepted.
More info: Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766
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