Weekend Events;12/13-12/15

The weekend is here and if you aren’t busy holiday shopping, you have to check out these happenings! Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media @danvillesocial! Happy Weekend!!

Round Table Pizza, Featuring Pinots & Pallet, Danville, 12/15, 2 pm-3:30 pm.
This is an All Ages Event! Take the kids to Round Table Pizza for an all-ages event. To purchase tickets, click here! Painters will be painting on a 10×10 canvas or $10.00 more on a canvas tote. This adorable snowman is both whimsical and endearing. Perfect to brighten your holiday season.

Paint by Day, CPC Danville, 12/14, 9 am-11:30 am.
A fun new Christmas class! Paint By Day Holiday Edition will feature a fun painting workshop for 1st-4th graders, designed for all skill levels! Invite your friends and join the CPC gym. The cost is $20! To register, click here!

Elf Workshop, Danville Community Center, Town of Danville, 12/13 & 12/14, Times Vary.
Children will love this holiday craft workshop! Light refreshments will be served, pictures with Santa, and children will enjoy hands-on holiday crafts. Please register here! Some workshops are full, but a waitlist is available! For ages; 1yr-9yr.

Livermore Wine Trolly’s Family Lights of Livermore Tour, Livermore, All Weekend, 6 pm & 7:30 pm. 
Great for kids 2 and up! On 12/12, 12/14, 12/19, 12/20 & 12/21, you will be riding in their new White Trolley with perimeter seating and USB ports near each seat! Hop on the Trolley and experience one of Livermore’s Favorite Holiday Traditions! Receive discounts at participating restaurants with your receipt. Pick up the Trolley in Downtown Livermore, 2350 Railroad Avenue – at Bus Stop near CREAM across the street from the Livermore Valley Parking Garage. No Alcohol Allowed. More info and purchase tickets here!

Photos with Santa, Blackhawk Plaza, Blackhawk, Now-12/24. 
Santa may be away from his house at various times throughout the season helping with special events. Santa’s Villa will be closed on Thanksgiving. Santa’s Villa is located in Center Court near the fireplace. Take photos with Santa at his beautiful waterfront villa! More info and pictures pricing here!

Holiday Frozen Dance Show, Nextstep Dance Studio, Blackhawk Plaza, Blackhawk, 12/15, 2 pm.
Head down to Blackhawk Plaza and enjoy this FREE, beautiful Holiday Frozen II Dance Show, presented by Next Step Dance Studio! This event will take place in the Rotunda area of the Plaza.

European Model Train Exhibit, Blackhawk Plaza, Blackhawk, Now-1/5, 10 am-5 pm.
Visitors will marvel at the selection of locomotives, freight and passenger cars from various European countries as well as detailed scale versions of European landscapes including mountains, villages, bridges, farms, lakes, and industries which come alive when the trains travel through the layout. Admission is $5. More info here!

Elf Skate & Santa Social, The Veranda, Concord, 12/15, 3 pm-6 pm.
Santa’s Elves will be skating on the ice and talking all things Christmas and Santa’s workshop! You will also have a chance to meet Santa himself and take photos with him, so don’t forget to bring your camera! For hours and times of the Veranda Ice Rink, click here!

Tree Lighting & Mayor’s Sing-Along, Todos Santos Plaza, 12/15, 4 pm-6 pm.
This event was rescheduled from 12/7 to 12/15! There will be carriage rides, Holiday booths, on-stage entertainment & group performances, hot chocolate & apple cider. Parking is FREE!

Santa Paws Pet Photos, Sunvalley Mall, Concord, 12/14 & 12 12/15, 9 am-10:30 am.
Head down to Sunvalley Mall, in Concord with your four-legged friend!

Construction Site on Christmas Night, Bay Area Children’s Theatre, SF, All Weekend.
Down in the big construction site, Bulldozer, Excavator, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck and Crane Truck are giving their all to build a big new home for the fire trucks before Christmas. Will they make it? And what surprises are in store before they bid each other goodnight once more? Recommended for ages 3 and up. Address and Parking tips here! Purchase tickets here!

11th Annual Sweaty Eddy & Santa Pub Crawl, Norms Place, Danville, 12/14, 6 pm-11 pm.
Pub Crawl Locations: Norm’s Place, Auburn Lounge, Elliott’s, McGah’s, Primo’s, Tower Grille and Meenar. DJ, Runway Costume Contests. Get your Friends, Families, and Co-workers out for this annual holiday event. Come dressed in your Ugliest Holiday Sweaters, Holiday Costume or as the big guy himself, Santa! More info and to register, click here!

Annual Alamo Danville Artists’ Society Christmas Party, Blackhawk Gallery, Blackhawk Plaza, 12/15, 3 pm-5 pm.
Blackhawk Gallery is a nonprofit co-op art gallery, operated by the Alamo Danville Artists’ Society. Additionally, Blackhawk Gallery Artists enhance art programs in local public schools by donating a percentage of sales to the ADAS Art For The School Program Grants. Join for their Christmas party and have fun, while sipping on drinks and appetizers! Please RSVP to Megan Parks-Haller. Email: mainprez@comcast.net.

Livermore’s Wine Trolly’s Lights of Livermore Holiday Show, 12/13, 12/14 & 12/15, 5:30 pm & 7 pm. 
Join Concannon Vineyard and the Livermore Wine Trolley for a unique Holiday experience of lights, bites, and flights throughout the month of December! Begin at Concannon’s historic estate where they will host a private tasting reception of perfect wines for the holidays, assorted holiday desserts and lots of Holiday Cheer! This is a 21 & over event. Then embark on the Livermore Wine Trolley for a magical ride to Livermore’s most dazzling displays on a holiday tour unlike any other. Bottles of wine are available for purchase to enjoy on your Trolley ride through the festively decorated streets of Livermore. More info and purchase tickets here!

Santa Beer Crawl, Downtown Martinez, 12/14, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. 
Join the jolliest bunch of Santas in the East Bay for the annual Santa Beer Crawl through downtown Martinez. Santa costumes and ugly sweaters are encouraged, but not required. Tickets start at $30. More info and purchase tickets here!

Spirit & Sweater Stroll, Downtown Pleasanton, 12/14, 5 pm-8 pm. 
Don your ugliest sweater and head to Downtown Pleasanton for the annual Spirit & Sweater Stroll. Guests 21 and over will check in at the Museum on Main where they will pick up a commemorative glass and event program with a map and list of all participating businesses along with a menu of poured items. More info and purchase tickets here!

Holiday on the Farm, Forest Home Farm, San Ramon, 12/14, 11 am-3 pm.
Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday gathering at Forest Home Farms Historic Park! Visit with Santa and his reindeer, enjoy old-fashioned ornament making, a puppet show, holiday entertainment, and refreshments. There will be FREE family activities on 12/15, from 11 am-2 pm. At 1 pm, for a $5 fee, you can see the Glass House Museum. For more information, click here!

AR Workshop, Danville, 12/14, 5 pm-8 pm.
This 21 & over class is great if you like being hands-on and make your own plank wood sign, lazy susan, or a tray! Spots go fast, so hurry and reserve yours today! Click here!

Pop-Up Shop: Out the Dough, Nordstroms, Walnut Creek, 12/14, 1 pm-5 pm.
Head over to Nordstroms, Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek to experience edible, safe-to-eat cookie dough! Out The Dough believes in combining the two concepts of nostalgia and innovation by both retaining the classic texture and experience of cookie dough while preparing it with ingredients that allow for safe consumption without the need for an oven. Each of the doughs is produced with pasteurized eggs and heat-treated flour meant for digging in immediately!

The Growler Pub, Danville, Now-1/31/20.
Help Tri-Valley Beer Trail raise money by drinking beer from now until 1/31/20! Visit The Growler Pub in Danville and they will donate $20 to The Taylor Family Foundation, plus you get FREE swag! Ask for the Beer Trail Card!

Gift Wrapping Party for, Be a Santa to a Senior Program, Concord, 12/14, 9 am-11 am.
Christmas is about giving, Be a part of the Be A Santa to a Senior program, residents are invited to join the FREE gift wrapping party to help prepare donated gifts for senior citizens in the community. Provide cheer and gifts to senior citizens in the community who are least likely to receive a present this holiday season, and who are often lonely and financially in need. For info and to register, click here!

MUSIC SCENE:
Meenar Music Club, Danville, 12/13, 12/14 & 12/15, 9 pm-1:30 am
12/13-PTK The Band is a dance band providing you everything from Bruno Mars to Zeppelin, Skynard to Earth Wind Fire, Gwen Stefani to Greenday. They even do Garth & Hank Jr!
12/14- Off the Record Band is playing!
12/15- Karaoke

Live DJ, Kick N Mule, Danville,  12/13 & 12/14, 9 pm-1:30 am.
There will be a DJ at Kick N Mule and NO COVER CHARGE!

90’s Grunge Band, Rusty Chains, & Resident DJ, Retro Junkie, Walnut Creek, 12/13, 9 pm-2 am.
After the band, Resident DJ Billy Vidal spinning 80’s, 90’s, early 00’s throwback! Don’t forget they also have a game room with pool tables, pinball, arcade games! Also serving $4 pizza by the slice, from 8 pm-1 am. To book a VIP table, click here!

SUNDAY BRUNCH SPOTS:
Albatross, Downtown Danville
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Benedicts, frittata, waffles and more are highlights of the weekend brunch menu at Albatross. Pair with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary to help get the weekend off to a relaxing start.

Auburn Lounge, Downtown Danville
From 2 pm-5 pm, enjoy good music while having a drink on the patio! Make sure to verify on their website of Private Party closures.

Lokanta, Walnut Creek
What better way to spend a Sunday than having bottomless mimosas while eating a delicious Eggs Benedict or Short Ribs Hash? Brunch is from 10 am-3 pm, Bottomless Mimosas are $12 with an entree purchase.

Bridges, Downtown Danville
On Saturday & Sunday, from 11 am-2 pm, enjoy a delicious brunch and $4 mimosas! They have Jalapeno mimosas and Smashed Avocado toast!

The Peasant and the Pear, Downtown Danville
On Saturdays from 11:30 am-2:30 pm & Sundays from 10 am-2 pm, enjoy brunch! Enjoy their $5 Mimosas, Peasant Bloody Mary along with Cinnamon Fritters! Mention “Danville Social” and receive 15% OFF your check!

Dana’s, Danville Livery
This is a great spot to indulge in your Sunday morning brunch! They have an amazing Wild Red Crab Asparagus Omelet and Cinnamon Orange French Toast!

The Vine and Spirits, Downtown Danville
Watch Football Games on ALL 3 Big Screens, while enjoying Happy Hour ALL Day, or enjoy the sunshine in their beautiful outdoor seating area! Open 1 pm-8 pm.

McGah’s Pub and Pianos, Downtown Danville
Sunday Funday at McGah’s has $7 Mimosa Pitchers and McGah’s Signature Brunch Menu! Doors open at 9:30 am! NFL will be on the big screens! This is a great place to watch the games and enjoy brunch.