| Livermore History Center | Highway Garage Open |
| Museum on Main St | |
| Pleasanton Farmer's Market | |
| Niles Canyon Railway | Ravenswood Docent Tours |
| Livermore Amateur Radio Klub Meeting |
At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
Multiple RV Dealers attending from all over Northern California with hundreds of Manufactures & lines.
Featuring: Food, Vendors and Manufacturer reps on site with great pricing on New & Used RV’s.
Sponsor: GoodTimes Promotions, Inc.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Mon-Fri 11am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun 10am - 6pm
Admission: Adults: $7, Kids 16 & under Free. Seniors 62 & up $6. $8.00 for parking
Discount tickets available at the kids faire web site listed below. It is not clear whether the $8/$5 price is the discounted price or regular price. It is listed as "Regular admission".
More info: www.RVShows.net or 866-283-8600or Fairgrounds web site
Sept 24, 25, 26
Oct 1, 2, 3
Oct 8, 9, 10
Fri-Sun
"My Way", A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. This new music revue features 56 songs recorded by "Old Blue Eyes" and is currently playing to packed houses throughout the country.
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre
Location: Studio Theater, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees: 2:00pm
Admission: Single tickets: $25 for adults (18-60), $22 for seniors (60+), $20 for juniors (under 18). $2 per ticket handling fee.
Season tickets (3 shows): $70 for adults (18-60), $62 for seniors (60+), $56 for juniors (under 18).
More info: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre (formerly Pleasanton Playhouse),
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
Perfect show for the do-it-yourself homeowner - from gardening to decoration. Rich wood decking, sunroom enclosures and heated spas.
The Alameda County Central Railroad Society "Live At The Show" 10am-5pm Hundreds of feet of track! Accurately detailed HO & O Scale Trains!
Over 350 Quality Exhibits:
- New Products
- Home Improvements
- Energy Savings Ideas
- Decorating Ideas
- Show Specials
- Landscape Displays
- Product Demos
- Live Broadcasts & More
Be one of the first 300 admissions each day and receive a free flowering plant!
Sponsor: Capital Showcase
Location:
Alameda County
Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri Noon-6, Sat: 10-6, Sun: 10-6
Admission: General: $6; Kids 12 & Under Free Parking
$8
$2 off coupon on their website.
More info:
www.capitalshowcase.com, 925 682-7227, or
Fairgrounds web site
Sat
The City of Livermore, Airport staff and tenants invite the Tri-Valley community to celebrate their 14th annual Airport Open House on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Livermore Municipal Airport.
Don't miss the featured aerobatic performance by renowned air show pilot Jacquie Warda which will be narrated by the world famous announcer Gordon Bowman-Jones! Everyone is invited to view static aircraft displays, meet with local pilots, flight school representatives, airborne law enforcement and air rescue units, and more. Food and soft drinks available at nominal prices. Music by the Rock-n-Roll band SoundChek. Plenty of free parking.
Sponsor: City of Livermore
Location: Livermore airport
Times: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Admission: Free
More info:
City of Livermore
Saturday
by Eddie Edmunds, Pedro Sauer Black Belt
Sponsor: Bujitsu Academy
Location: Bujitsu Academy, 1089 East Stanley Blvd, Livermore
Times: 11am to 2pm
Admission: $50
More info: www.bujitsuacademy.com
Sat-Sun
Oct 8-10
Fri-Sun
Opening Night Gala, Oct 2,
Composed by Mozart in 1787, Don Giovanni is a two-act opera, a unique blend of buffa (comic) and seria (drama). Don Giovanni was considered "the perfect opera" in the nineteenth century. National Public Radio’s “World of Music” notes “…Don Giovanni has been widely regarded as the greatest opera ever composed. That's a pretty bold statement, but however you rank it, Mozart's opera is a brilliant combination of stark human tragedy and touching comedy, set to music of limitless genius.” Opera America ranks it as 7th on the list of Top 20 most popular operas.
The Story
Don Giovanni (Don Juan), a young nobleman, after a life of amorous conquests, meets defeat in his three encounters: with Donna Elvira, whom he has deserted, although she still follows him; with Donna Anna, whose father, the Commendatore, Giovanni has killed while escaping from an unsuccessful attempt at seduction causing a postponement in her marriage to Don Ottavio; and with Zerlina, who he vainly tries to lure from her fiancé, the peasant Masetto.
All three women - Donna Elvira, Donna Anna, and Zerlina - vow vengeance on the Don and his harassed servant, Leporello.
Eventually, Donna Elvira weakens in her resolution and attempts reconciliation, hoping that the Don will reform.
Alas, Don Giovanni meets his dramatic fate in an encounter in the cemetery where the statue of the murdered Commendatore stands.
Does the libertine escape?
Or does he get his just desserts?
Come find out.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Opera
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Fri & Sat: 8:00pm. Sun: 2:00pm
Opening Gala, March 13: 5:00pm
Admission: $39/$52/$64. Opening Night party: $55 (does not
include the opera performance)
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
Livermore
Valley Opera - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
Sat
Combining talent, charismas, looks and charm, singler/songwriters Sheila Carabine and Armanda Walther feature guitar, piano and spine-tingling vocal harmonies to create a unique brand of acoustic pop. Their fun and energetic stage presence has made Dala a fan favorite at venues across the country.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: Adult: $24/$20/$15 Child: $12 Senior: $20
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Firehouse Arts Center
Sun
Franc D’Ambrosio, the longest-running “Phantom” from The Phantom of the Opera here in San Francisco, travels west with captivating Hollywood. Join him for a nostalgic celebration of songs from silver screen classics such as “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Moon River,” “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Danny Boy,” as well as tributes to his own memorable appearance in The Godfather Part III and the musical that made him a star.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: Adult: $25/$20/$15 Child: $15 Senior: $22
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Wednesday
Shopping specials and Martini tastings at participating downtown merchants!
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: 6pm to 9pm
Admission: TBD
More info: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sat
Genealogy class, software and web demos, exhibits, and Ask-the-Pros, a Q & A for family history questions
Sponsor:
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri 8am - 6pm, Sat 8am - 5pm
Admission: Free admission. Classes $12-$75 (check their website)
More info: http://www.fhexpos.com/ ,801 829-3295 or Fairgrounds web site
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
Fine Jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, and much more at the lowest prices.
Sponsor: Gem Faire
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri. 12noon-7pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm
Admission: General admission $5 weekend pass; Children under 12 Free; Parking: $8
2 for 1 coupon on their website.
More info: www.gemfaire.com, 503-252-8300, or Fairgrounds web site
Firehouse Arts Center
Oct 15, 16, 17
Fri-Sat-Sun
Orphan James and his new wiggly green friends with magical powers have marvelous adventures and conquer his nasty aunts, Spiker and Sponge, in the process. Roald Dahl’s wacky humor and unique understanding of a child’s perspective make this an extremely funny and surprising story for kids of all ages.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: Fri 10/8: 7:30pm; Sat 10/9: 11:00am & 7:30pm; Sun 10/10: 2:00pm
Fri 10/15: 7:30pm; Sat 10/16: 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Sun 10/17: 2:00pm
Admission: Adult: $18/$15/$10 Child: $12/$9/$6 Senior: $12/$9/$6
More info: www.firehousearts.org
At the Fairgrounds
Sat
DeafNation is the foremost touring trade show for and about deaf people. Deaf Nation provides exhibitions and entertainment around the United States at no charge to the public. Our philosophy is that free admission brings a diversity of attendees who can share our culture, needs, language, and information. The DeafNation Expo began in 2003, starting with 6 Expos. Today, DeafNation hosts 15 expos annually, having attracted in excess of 230,000 attendees since. Free exhibitions, free entertainment, free seminars and workshops, children's activities and more...
Sponsor: Deaf Nation
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 9am to 5pm
Admission: Free; Parking: $8
More info: Deaf Nation Web Site or Fairgrounds web site
Saturday
The Annual Artwalk has become Bothwell Art Center's signature event of the year, turning the downtown into a gallery district with art exhibits, music, shopping, wine tasting and dining.
Leading up to the event is the Art
Banner Project, with street banners painted by excellent local artists and
student groups, providing several weeks of public art before the banners are
auctioned off at the close of the ArtWalk. Proceeds benefit the Bothwell
Arts Center.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Downtown Livermore
Times: Art Walk: 11am to 5pm.
Admission: Free. Open to all ages.
More info:
Bothwell Center web page, 925 373-6800
Sunday
This is the place to shop for vintage, retro and antique home decorations, clothing furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books and collectibles. All collectibles will be 20 years or older.
With over 400 dealers filling up Main Street, this event is an antiques
and collectibles lover's dream with items that will entice and excite you as
you stroll through downtown Pleasanton. The event runs Sunday only from 8
a.m. – 4 p.m. No admission fee.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown
Association
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 8am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown
Association
At the Bankhead Theater
Tuesday
Kelly Corrigan - Rae Dorough Speaker Series
Kelly Corrigan, well-known author of The Middle Place will speak about
her latest book, Lift. Written as a letter to her children, the book is a
tender, intimate, and robust portrait of risk and love; a touchstone for
anyone who wants to live more fully.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $30. Students (17 & under): $12
All 5 lectures: $125. $50 for students
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Bankhead Theater
Thursday
It's Magic
"It’s Magic!" has been delighting magic enthusiasts for more than five
decades. This live stage show is unique in that it features many of the top
professional magicians worldwide, with each act carefully selected to
represent the variety of the art of magic. Many of these performers are
internationally recognized award-winners, direct from exotic showrooms
around the world as well as Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle. Parents who
came to see "It’s Magic!" as youngsters are now bringing their children and
grandchildren to see this amazing line-up of famous magicians.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $51/$40/$29 Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
www.itsmagic.org - eLivermore.com theater page
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
Golfers! Step up your game at the Golf Show! Highlights include: a one million dollar golf inventory blow-out from Golf Mart, try & buy the latest clubs from top manufacturers, free lessons from PGA pros, fun skills contests featuring thousands of dollars in prizes and more! The first 1,000 each day will receive a free round of golf to Spring Valley & the first 500 each day receive a free sleeve of Bridgestone golf balls! More information & a discount coupon, visit www.bayareagolfshow.com.
Sponsor: Varsity Communications, Inc.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri. 11-5; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4
Admission: $10 adult; $9 senior (62+) and students (13-17); kids 12 & under are free. Tickets also get you into the Travel & Leisure Show also.
More info: www.bayareagolfshow.com, or Fairgrounds web site
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
Looking for ideas for your next vacation? Be sure to attend the Bay Area Travel & Leisure Show for great show-only travel specials. Visit the AAA Pavilion for travel tips and ideas and hear from local travel experts about planning vacations to popular hot spots including Hawaii, Mexico, Europe and Asia. 70+ travel exhibitors will be at the event with great information! For more information visit www.batravelshow.com. AAA members! Show your AAA card to get $3 off admission.
Sponsor: Varsity Communications, Inc.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri. 11-5; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-4
Admission: $10 adult; $9 senior (62+) and students (13-17); kids 12 & under are free. Tickets also get you into the Golf Show also.
More info: www.batravelshow.com, or Fairgrounds web site
At the Bankhead Theater
Sat
Anonymous 4 - Del Valle Fine Arts
Lovers of medieval music rejoice at the hauntingly beautiful sound created
by the exquisite blending of these four unaccompanied female voices.
Combining historical scholarship with a contemporary sensibility, the four
members of this ensemble have been enchanting audiences with their
performances in major concert series throughout North America, Europe, and
Asia. Festival appearances have included Tanglewood, Wolftrap, BBC Proms,
Edinburgh, and the Brisbane Biennial. The ensemble’s many recordings for
Harmonia Mundi USA—most notably 11,000 Virgins and The Origins of Fire, and
their recordings of the music of Hildegard of Bingen—have been top sellers
and have garnered numerous awards. The foursome has appeared on many radio
and television programs, including NPR’s “All Things Considered” and “A
Prairie Home Companion.” Fanfare Magazine their “…loveliness of tone that
sets them apart from even the finest choirs and a warmly blended sound that
distinguishesthem from solo singers.”
Sponsor:
Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $33 / $27 / $71
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - eLivermore.com theater page
Sunday
The Little Brown Church is reviving the Sunol Chili Cookoff and Bed Races.
Chili cookers will be starting their pots at "9ish". The bed races will start around noon. Food and beverages will be served from 11am on.
Entry forms for the chili cook-off and for the bed races and further information are available at http://www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org.
Entry fees are $40 for the cook-off and $50 for the bed races.
Bed races are competitions in which teams of five (for to push and pull the bed and one to ride on it) race bed frames mounted on wheels along a marked course. Winners will receive cash prizes.
Chili cooks, both amateur and professional, are invited to enter the cook-off and complete for cash prizes. Categories are regular chili (with meat) and vegetarian chili. A panel of celebrity judges will decide the winners, and there will also be a cash prize for the People's Choice, chosen by members of the public who sample the chili with the sampling kits that will be sold by Little Brown Church. The best decorated booth will also be recognized.
Sponsor: Little Brown Church of Sunol
Location: Sunol Community Park
Times: 9am to 5pm.
Admission: Free. Chili tasting kits for sale, food for sale.
More info: http://www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org or sunolbedraces@comcast.net
Oct 29, 30, 31
Nov 5, 6, 7
Fri-Sun
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.
The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst
chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the
spelling championship of a lifetime. The show's Tony Award winning
creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the
unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a
spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit at the same
time.
Sponsor:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees:
2:00pm
Admission: Single tickets: TBD for adults (18-60), TBD for seniors
(60+), TBD for juniors (under 18).
Season tickets (4 shows): $130 for adults (18-60), $123 for seniors (60+), $93 for
juniors (under 18). $10 per season ticket fee.
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info:
Tri-Valley Repertory
Theatre, eLivermore.com theater page,
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
At the Fairgrounds
Thurs-Mon
Over 75 Vendors on sight with everything you can imagine for your dog and other pets (books, toys, food, clothing, jewelry). A shopping Mecca for any animal enthusiast and a wonderful opportunity to get in some early holiday shopping on some very unique items you won't find in stores or on-line.
Sponsor: Del Valle Dog Club
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: TBD
Admission: No Admission Fees. Parking $8
More info: www.dvdc.org, 925-455-4158, or Fairgrounds web site
Firehouse Arts Center
Friday
Think Saturday Night Live on the road. The Second City just celebrated their 50th anniversary, and has toured their brand of comedy to colleges, performing arts centers, festivals, conventions and more. Performing social and political satire in two 45-minute acts of scripted scenes, music, and improvisation, the Second City Touring Company is always original, daring, and hilarious. Their alumni list is a veritable who’s-who of comedy including Bill Murray, John & Jim Belushi, Mike Myers, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Joan Rivers, John Candy, Chris Farley, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, and so many more.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm & 10:00pm
Admission: Adult: $28/$22/$18 Senior: $22
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Firehouse Arts Center
Saturday
When rising jazz star Tia Fuller picks up her sax to play, it’s easy to appreciate why this artist and instructor was selected to go on tour with Beyoncé. An accomplished performer, Tia has recorded three albums, most recently Decisive Steps, which ranked #3 in JET Magazine’s top jazz albums, received the #1 JazzWeek rating for two weeks straight, and was nominated in JazzWeek for best jazz album.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: Adult: $27/$22/$17 Child: $12 Senior: $22
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Sunday
The Valley Concert Chorale will present a Movie and Musical Revue on Sunday, October 24, at 3 pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore. Guests will enjoy sweets and savory treats while listening to and singing along with the melodies of movies and musicals past and present! Featuring medleys by Jerome Kern and Stephen Sondheim, hit songs from "The King and I", "Rent", "Barnum" and more. Then take a sentimental journey back to the 1940's for some swinging tunes. Raffle prize drawings add to the fun.
"This event is a fundraiser to help keep our fine chorus running," says Barbara Pelletier, VCC's Board Vice President. "The audience will get to sing along with many movie and musical favorites. That combined with our raffle for great prizes, it promises to be a fun afternoon."
Raffle prizes include a weekend at a mountain cabin, tickets to local performing arts events, restaurants, movies and more.
"We had a similar performance two years ago and packed the house," says
VCC's new president Dave Brunswick. "The sing-along was a lot of fun and I
think a reason why we had such a great turnout. Seating is limited so it's
best to buy tickets early."
Sponsor:
Valley Concert
Chorale
Location: First Presbyterian Church,
2020 Fifth St (4th & L), Livermore
Times: 3:00pm.
Admission: $35.00. Advance ticket purchase is highly advised.
Call (925) 866-4003 to order.
More info:
Valley Concert
Chorale
Firehouse Arts Center
Sunday
Dan Reiter, principal cellist at the Oakland East Bay Symphony, will lead a group of cellists in a soulful exploration of the instrument’s expressive powers. They will perform music by Gesualdo, Byrd, Bach, Vivaldi, Popper, Emanuel Moor and Stravinsky. Soprano Alison Collins will solo in the Bachianas Brasileiras #5 by Villa-Lobos.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 3:00pm
Admission: Adult: $24/$20/$16 Child: $12 Senior: $20
More info: www.firehousearts.org
Tuesday
Reducing the Nuclear Stockpile - Rae Dorough Speaker Series
Former Secretary of Defense William Perry and LLNL Director Emeritus Michael
May discuss the potential for and the issues associated with reducing
American and Russian nuclear weapon inventories to zero.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $30. Students (17 & under): $12
All 5 lectures: $125. $50 for students
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center - - eLivermore.com theater page
See eLivermore.com Photos
Wednesday
Join us for the 2nd Annual Downtown Halloween Carnival Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 from 4pm to 7:30pm!
For families with children in 5th grade and younger!
To participate, children will need to purchase a $5.00 Fun Pass that will give them access to all of the downtown activities.
The Fun Passes may be purchased in advance through Livermore Downtown Inc. at 20 S. L Street.
Passes will also be available the evening of the event at the Fun Pass
Booths in each activity location.
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795
Location: J Street and K Street between First and Second Street as
well as the Livermore Valley Plaza and the Flag Pole Plaza.
Times: 4:00 to 7:00pm
Admission: TBD
More info:
Livermore Downtown
Association
More info will be added to this page when available. See last year's description.
Thursday
Red Priest: Nightmare in Venice
One of the major success stories on the early music scene today, this
extraordinary British foursome (named after the flame-haired priest, Antonio
Vivaldi) has given hundreds of sell-out concerts in many of the world’s most
prestigious festivals, including the Hong Kong Arts Festival, Moscow
December Nights, Prague Spring, Ravinia, and in most European countries,
Japan, Australia, and throughout North and Central America. They are the
only early music group in the world to have been compared in the press to
the Rolling Stones, Jackson Pollock, the Marx Brothers, Spike Jones and
Cirque du Soleil. Dare to attend Red Priest's infamous Halloween show,
NIGHTMARE IN VENICE!
Sponsor:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: $51/$40/$29 Students (17 & under): $12
Tickets:
Bankhead Theater Box Office
More info:
Livermore
Valley Performing Arts
Center -
www.redpriest.co.uk - eLivermore.com theater page
Firehouse Arts Center
Thurs-Fri-Sat
Join teen improv troupe, Creatures of Impulse, for another season of chills, thrills, teenage screams, and unpredictable long-form improv in a show guaranteed to give you a Halloween experience like never before. The audience helps create the characters and story for three nights of theatrical excitement! No show is exactly the same, so come and see all three shows.
Sponsor:
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: Adult: $8; Child $5
More info: www.firehousearts.org
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