Firehouse Arts Center
Sat, Sun
May 5-7
May 12-13
Fri-Sun
Book, Music and Lyrics by Min Kahng. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale.
When Mei Lin, an ambitious kitchen-maid, hears that the Emperor of China
is searching for the Nightingale, the bird whose song brings hope to the
people of the land, she offers to help find and capture the bird in exchange
for a lofty promotion. This transaction has tragic consequences, however, as
Mei Lin soon learns that the Emperor is a foolish ruler who cannot see
beyond the bird’s plain outer appearance. Song of the Nightingale is a
magical, musical romp that reminds us that true beauty and worth is always
found within.
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre
Location: Firehouse Arts Center -
4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: Friday & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees:
2:00pm; Saturday May 13 both 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Admission: $42/$37/$25. Senior/Student/Child: $37/$32/$19
Tickets:
www.firehousearts.org
More info: Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre,
www.firehousearts.org
Fri
Faith Alpher: Funny, Flawed, & Fabulous
Faith is a comedic force to be reckoned with and a breath of fresh air on
stage. Audiences will love Faith’s explosive, comedic storytelling style.
You will laugh your way through this comedy show as Faith shares her broken
life and why peanut butter is probably her kryptonite. Faith tells it like
it is; she’s only saying what you were probably thinking! Her comedy is
intimate, intense, and wholly engaging.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $25/$35/$45
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander
Month Celebration
Celebrate the heritage of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders
featuring food, crafts, and other activities to celebrate the month.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater Plaza -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free event open to the public
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Sun
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
An event celebrating Hispanic Heritage through local Hispanic vendors,
dancers, and artists. Also featuring music and performers.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater Plaza -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free Even open to the public
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Sun
Mariachi Sol de Mexico
Mariachi Sol de México brings mariachi to the Bankhead from their very force
of life. With passionate zeal, they will move you with grace and power.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $60/$70/$90
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Bankhead Theater
Thurs
An Evening with Michael Collopy - Rae Dorough Speaker Series
Collopy engages in projects that bring the work of peacemakers into focus.
In 2000 he shared the wisdom and images collected while photographing
pioneers, icons, artists, explorers, and activists throughout the world.
Architects of Peace offers hope through the words of those dedicating their
lives to the right fight, for humanity, sustainability, and equality. In his
books, we see Collopy’s natural way of drawing out the stories of others to
share and inspire us.
Michael Collopy has gained worldwide recognition for his commissioned
portraits of hundreds of public figures including world leaders like Nelson
Mandela and 41 Nobel Peace laureates to 7 U.S. Presidents and entertainers
like Paul McCartney, Geoge Clooney, Salma Hayek, and Jessica Alba. Collopy
also worked with Frank Sinatra for many years. Sponsored in part by Rae
Dorough Speaker Series
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $20/$30/$40
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore Valley Arts - - eLivermore.com theater page
Fri
Jenny Madrigal - Courtyard Concert
Bankhead Presents Courtyard Concerts
Kick off the weekend and join us for happy hour in the Madden Courtyard
starring Jenny Madrigal. Jenny Madrigal will delight us with her musical
styles including neo-soul, acoustic, folk, jazz, and covers.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 5:30pm
Admission: $10.00
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
Fri-Sat
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie KIDS features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her first adventure!
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms
everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930’s New York City.
Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the
doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually
foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, findiing a new home and family in
billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a
lovable mutt named Sandy.
Sponsor:
Pleasanton Youth Theatre Company
Location: Amador Theatre,
1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton
Times: Fri: 7:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm
Admission: $10
More info:
www.firehousearts.org -
Pleasanton Youth Theatre Company
At the Fairgrounds
Sat
Powerhouse Comic Con returns May 20 to bring pop culture fun to everyone! Celebrate your favorite fandoms with family and friends, meet celebrity guests and create memories to last a lifetime. Plus: artists, comics, toys, collectibles, anime goodies, panels, games, and cosplay contest with a cash prize!
Sponsor: Powerhouse Comic Con
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10am to 5pm
Admission: Parking $15.00 (Credit card or Pre-Purchase)
More info: Powerhouse Comic Con or Fairgrounds web site
At the Bankhead Theater
Sat
Join us as we explore magical places and fantastic stories through the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Liadov, and Stravinsky. We are thrilled to welcome one of the most remarkable pianists of our time, John O’Conor, an exceptional interpreter of the music of Beethoven, in a performance of the composer’s third piano concerto. Stravinsky transports us into a haunting, beautiful and exciting fairy tale with his spectacular suite from his ballet The Firebird.
Prelude talk, 7–7:30 pm. Concert, 8 pm
Mozart: Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3
John O’Conor, soloist
Liadov: The Enchanted Lake
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
Sponsor: Livermore
Amador
Symphony
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Time: Prelude talk from 7 to 7:30pm. Symphony concerts begin
at 8:00pm
Admission: $27/$33/$39 Youth 16-21 are
free (ticket required).
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824, or
Livermore
Valley Arts
3:00pm
Immerse yourself in refreshing English works such as Franz Joseph Haydn’s
“London” Symphony. Revitalize your soul with George Frideric Handel’s Water
Music Suite, composed for King George I to celebrate the Thames River.
Appreciate the bold, romantic power of Sir Edward Elgar’s May Song and
Love’s Greeting, to appreciate a composer who helped spark a renaissance of
English music. Delve into works like Gordon Jacob’s Little Symphony redolent
with England’s own form of musical expression.
Sponsor:
Pacific
Chamber Orchestra
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: $36/$48/$66 Students: $20
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Pacific
Chamber Orchestra -
Livermore
Valley Arts
Sat-Sun
Valley Dance Theatre celebrates the beauty of dance with repertory pieces both classic and contemporary. This spring, highlights from the beloved fairytale Sleeping Beauty will feature Princess Aurora, dazzling jewel fairies, Puss in Boots, and a pair of charming bluebirds set to Tchaikovsky’s music. Then, Saint-Saëns’ fully-staged ballet Carnival of the Animals offers a delightful menagerie showcasing more than 40 dancing creatures, from ninja turtles and playful fossils to lions, elephants, kangaroos, and a graceful swan. Live musical accompaniment is provided by the Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra. This colorful celebration is sure to delight both the young and the young at heart. Be sure to join us at the Bankhead Theater for fairytale magic and a marvelous carnival of music and dance!
Sponsor: Valley Dance Theater
Location: Bankhead Theater - LVPAC web site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Sat: 7:00pm; Sun: 2:00pm
Admission:
More info: Valley Dance Theater or Livermore Valley Arts
Firehouse Arts Center
Sat
From the iconic bands of the era like Sublime, Third Eye Blind and the Goo Goo Dolls, to superstars Green Day and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to unforgettable one-hit wonders Lit, Harvey Danger and Semisonic, to grunge heroes such as Pearl Jam and Nirvana, Citizen Flannel is here to take you back to that incredible time in music history!
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $20
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Sat-Sun
One of the longest running celebrations of wine, craft brew, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, entertainment and hometown charm in the East Bay!
Thousands of locals and tourists attend each year to explore unique vendor booths and to shop at Downtown's incredible specialty boutiques. Enjoy our collection of restaurants that are globally inspired and locally enhanced!
This year experience two live entertainment areas as well as beer and
wine tasting lounges featuring the best from local breweries and wineries!
Sponsor:
Livermore Downtown
Association
Location: Downtown Livermore, Stockmen's Park, and the Bankhead
Plaza
Times: Sat: 10:00am to 6:00pm; Sun: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Admission:
More info:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 373-1795
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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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April 13 to
Oct 12
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
Family First Nights: Generally the 1st Thursday of each month
June 1, 2023
July 6, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
Sept 7, 2023
Thirsty Thursdays: Generally the 3rd Thursday of each month
| Date | Band | Type of Music | Wine | Brew |
| June 15, 2023 | ||||
| July 20, 2023 | ||||
| Aug 17, 2023 | ||||
| Sept 21, 2023 |
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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.
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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: $25 adults, $15 seniors & Children 3-12.
eLivermore Photos.
More info: Niles Canyon Railroad
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2023 dates (PRELIMINARY - see the Niles Canyon Railroad website for up to date information) |
|
| January (no trains) | July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| February 5, 19 | Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| March 5, 19 | Sept 3, 17 |
| April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 1, 15 |
| May 7, 14, 21, 28 | Nov: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
| June 4, 11, 18, 25 | 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
| 2023 Dates | |
| January 8, 22 | July 9, 23 |
| February 12, 26 | Aug 13, 27 (14th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 12, 26 | Sept 10, 24 |
| April 9, 23 | Oct 8, 22 |
| May 28 (Likely Closed May 14, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 12, 26 |
| June 11, 25 | Dec (10th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 24th) |
Special Events
|
Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| August 13, 2023 | 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 10, 2023 | 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.
2023 Events:
January - Walking Tours
February - Cars and Engines
March 26 - Children's Day
April 30 - Mad Hatter Tea Party
May 28 - Rancho Day
June 25 - Walking Tours
July 30 - Walking Tours
August 27 - Walking Tours
September 24 - Recess at the Ranch
October 29 - Halloween
November 26 - Holiday Celebration
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
Museum on Main Open
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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