A look at some of the upcoming events this weekend around Contra Costa County and beyond. Have also included a few events that are further out.
Friday, Mach 8
- 9:00 am – Friends of the Antioch Library Book Sale
- 3:00 pm – Serendipity Cellars (Brentwood)
- 5:30 pm – California Striped Bass Association Crab Feed (Rio Vista)
- 5:30 pm – Cross Bourne at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
- 6:00 pm – Max Cortes Quartet at Del Ciello Brewing Co (Martinez)
- 6:00 pm – Tom & Erik at Slow Hand BBQ (Pleasant Hill)
- 6:30 pm – Fleetwood Macrame at The Garden (Walnut Creek)
- 7:00 pm – LHS Playmakers Present Mama Mia (Brentwood)
- 7:00 pm – Heritage HS Presents Legally Blonde (Brentwood)
- 7:00 pm – Live Music at Brentwood CoCo Wine (Brentwood)
- 7:00 pm – Miramonte HS Presents: Footloose (Orinda)
- 7:00 pm – Maroon Vibes + Inxsensation at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
- 7:00 pm – G Spot at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 7:00 pm – Full spectrum at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
- 7:00 pm – Louisiana Time Travelers at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
- 8:00 pm – AXL/DC Tribute to AC/DC at Brentwood Emporium
- 8:00 pm – Anthony Francisco at Crown & Crow (Brentwood)
- 8:00 pm – Jokerz Wild at Wild Idol Saloon (Byron)
- 9:00 pm – Wake the Neighbors at Vinnies Bar (Concord)
- 9:00 pm – Salvage Title Rocks Foril (Alamo)
- 9:30 pm – Pop Rocks at Dan’s Irish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek)
Saturday, March 9
- 8:00 am – Local Farmers Markets
- 9:00 am: School Districts Host Joint Job Fair (Brentwood)
- 9:00 am – Friends of the Antioch Library Book Sale
- 10:00 am – Craft & Vendor Fair (Oakley)
- 11:00 am – Shadow Lakes Bridal Showcase (Brentwood)
- 11:00 am – Individeo at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 11:00 am – We Get It! Foundation is Turning 4 (Oakley)
- 12:00 pm – Easter Spring Fling at Four Legs Brewing (Brentwood)
- 12:30 pm – Eric Prosch at Campos Family Vineyards (Byron)
- 1:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl (Benicia)
- 1:00 pm – Oakley’s Got Talent Show
- 2:00 pm – Heritage HS Presents Legally Blonde (Brentwood)
- 2:00 pm – LHS Playmakers Present Mama Mia (Brentwood)
- 5:00 pm – Contra Costa Christian Schools Crab Feed (Pleasant Hill)
- 5:00 pm – Los Medanos College Crab Feed (Pittsburg)
- 5:30 pm – Timothy Garry at Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
- 5:30 pm – The Network of Care Crab Feed (Pittsburg)
- 6:00 pm – Spring Winemaker’s Dinner at Hannah Nicole Vineyards
- 6:00 pm – City of El Cerrito Recreation Dept Crab Feed
- 6:00 pm – Antioch Speedway Races
- 6:00 pm – Los Alegres Callejeros at Del Ciello Brewing (Martinez)
- 6:30 pm – Open Mic Night at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
- 7:00 pm – LHS Playmakers Present Mama Mia (Brentwood)
- 7:00 pm – Miramonte HS Presents: Footloose (Orinda)
- 7:00 pm – Journey’s Edge + Hot for Teacher at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
- 7:00 pm – Bautista at WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
- 7:00 pm – Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces at Roxx on Main (Martinez)
- 7:30 pm – Banda La Amerikana at Brentwood Emporium
- 7:30 pm – Casino Night at Serendpity Cellars (Club Members)
- 8:00 pm – Live Music at Brentwood Co Co Wine Co (Brentwood)
- 8:00 pm – Comedy night at Epidemic Ales
- 8:00 pm – Southern Charm at Clayton Club Saloon
- 9:30 pm – Urban Outlaws at Dan’s Irish Bar (Walnut Creek)
Sunday, March 10
- 6:30 am – The Bass Hole Delta Teams Tournament
- 9:00 am – Local Farmers Markets
- 10:00 am – Walnut Creek Spring Faire at Walnut Creek Mercantile
- 11:00 am – Brownstone Gardens Bridal Fair (30 Vendors + giveaways)
- 11:00 am: Belle Vie Vineyard Wedding Showcase
- 12:00 pm: McCauley Estate Vineyards Wine & Dine (Brentwood)
- 12:00 pm – AAAV’s Black-Owned Wine Festival (Napa)
- 2:00 pm – Sunday Sessions with Alvon Johnson at Smiths Landing (Antioch)
- 2:00 pm – SIP W/PITTSBURG’S OWN THERESA HEREDIA FROM GARY FARRELL WINES!
- 4:00 pm – Future perfect w/Michael Cheadle at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 4:00 pm – Dive Bombers at JC’s (Pleasant Hill)
- 6:00 pm – Cornbread Cook-off at Antioch Covenant Church
A little further out…
March 16-17 – Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Join the City of Dublin for its 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – 40th Year!
- Saturday, March 16, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday, March 17, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of Irish music and dance; authentic Irish food and beverages; more than 250 fine arts and commercial vendors, including an Irish Marketplace; roaming leprechauns and bagpipers; carnival rides; and an Irish Tea Cottage.
In celebration of 40 years of the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Dublin, join us for extended hours on Saturday night for a special 200-drone show to commemorate the occasion. More information + events: Click here
March 16 – St. Patrick’s Day Party at Sugar Barge
Sugar Barge Waterfront Bar & Grill invites you & your friends to our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration–it’s a party, full of shenanigans! Doors open at 6:00 p.m to 11:00 pm . **Tickets are transferable & non-refundable–click here
March 23: Pittsburg Easter Egg Hunt
Join the Kiwanis Club of Pittsburg and the City of Pittsburg’s Recreation as we celebrate the fun of Easter! The annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt returns Saturday, March 23, 2024 to its new location of Small World Park! The fun begins at 8am will the Kiwanians serving up pancakes off the grill for a small donation of $5.00 (ends at 11am). At 11am, get ready to join your age group and hunt for the treats put out by the Easter bunny. More information: Click Here
March 23: Fishing with My PAL (Pittsburg)
We are excited for the return of our highly anticipated event. The morning/afternoon will be filled with Unlimited fishing (Bring your fishing pole), prizes, food and pictures with our famous BOLO. Don’t forget your sunscreen and come on out and enjoy this event! More info
March 23-24: Goodguys 40th All American Get-Together
Grab your family and friends and head on out to the Alameda County Fairgrounds the weekend of March 23-24 for the Goodguys 40th All American Get-Together featuring over 3,000 of the west coast’s baddest American made and powered show cars and trucks of all years on display! There is also the Goodguys’ Classic Performance Products AutoCross racing series action featuring the “American Shootout”, a special indoor custom display and lowrider hopping contest, shop the huge swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, enjoy live music, see which rides take home the top awards of the weekend and so much more! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets: More info – click here
March 24 – Contra Costa Winegrowers Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour
The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association announced its Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour will be held on March 24.
The event will be held from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm with 6 locations and 8 wineries. The event is $120 per ticket where you will enjoy wine, small bites, live music and the opportunity to hop on and off trolley rides. Contra Costa Winegrowers Association is proud to present the Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour.
Meet the winemakers, vintners, and sample wines from barrels and bottles. Take the opportunity to purchase futures and bottles for your very own wine cellar. The best way to enjoy this beautiful wine country is aboard the wine trolley. Trolleys loop around to stops every 20 minutes, and last pick up is at 4:45 p.m.. Must be 21+/over to attend.
Tickets are purchased by selecting your starting location (click here to purchase)
March 30: Antioch Rotary Bunny Hop 5k
Join the Antioch Rotary Club for its Bunny Hop 5K race on March 30, 2024–the day before Easter The Start/Finish Area is within Corteva Wetlands. You must park at the Antioch Marina Parking Lot and walk about 3/4 miles into the Race Site. The Awards & Kids Dash will be at the Antioch Marina Site. To sign up… click here
March 30: Spring Brews Festival 2024 (Concord)
The 13th Annual Spring Brews Festival brings over 60 world class craft breweries to Downtown Concord, CA. with live music, food and more! The Brewing Network’s Spring Brews Festival returns to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord to celebrate its 13th year as one of the best craft beer festivals in the Bay Area! Get ready to get outside for a great day in the park with a lineup of the best craft beer in California. We’ve also got the live music and great food that you’ve come to expect from us!
Tickets are $65. This is a 21 and over only event so all attendees must be of legal drinking age. Everyone must purchase a ticket to enter. Designated Driver tickets are available at the gate only and are $20. Tickets — click here
March 30: Martinez Egg Hunt
Save the Date! SATURDAY MARCH 30 @ 10AM Martinez Waterfront Egg Hunt! Come join the fun and merriment at the Waterfront Park Field in Martinez. The Hunt will begin at 10AM sharp, so be ready for an egg-citing good time! For more information and registration, visit: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/City-Martinez/catalog
Full Event Calendar — click here
