Weekend Happenings 7/26 – 7/28

Kids whining that they’re bored? Your friends complaining about nothing to do? Then get them out of the house and go enjoy the amazing amount of activities and events being held this weekend! Check out what’s going on this weekend in and around Danville, CA.

Blackhawk Plaza Summer Concert, Blackhawk Plaza, 7/26
The Cheeseballs (Party Band) are coming to the Plaza! The Cheeseballs are a San Francisco based, high energy dance band with thousands of successful shows under their belt. Soulful, funky and at the top of the list of go-to bands for special events of any nature.

Moonlight Movies, Downtown Danville, 7/26
Watch this week’s movie, Mary Poppins! Family-friendly film shown in a picturesque outdoor setting under the stars.

Date Night Cooking Class at Sur La Table, Walnut Creek,  7/26
Celebrate summer with a seafood dinner for two—and learn how to cook it yourself. Great cooking is about more than recipes—it’s about techniques.

Monthly Craft Fair at Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, 7/27
Enjoy this FREE event and come shop a variety of local artists (jewelers, candles, organic body, home goods, apparel, artwork, glass, succulents) while listening to live music out in the Plaza and then enjoy spirits and bites (next to Janie and Jack).

Find Waldo in Danville!, 7/26
Pick up your “Find Waldo Local in Danville!” passport and get stamps at Rakestraw Books, located at 3 Railroad Ave., Danville.

Kids Cooking Class Sur la table, Walnut Creek, 7/27
Immerse your kids in five days of hands-on fun. Each day, kids will put on an apron and get cooking, making foods they love and making new friends too.

Summertime Fun Block Party, Bishop Ranch,  7/27
The free fun-filled event will feature live music and attendees will also enjoy trying their luck at various games of chance and skill like ping pong, corn hole toss, giant Jenga, and Hula Hoops. Check out board and card games like Uno, checkers, chess, dominos and Sorry! at concierge. Plus, Legendary Bingo’s Bingo Boy will host rounds of comedy-driven bingo for a chance to win two movie tickets to THE LOT and other fun prizes. Located in Alexander Square, from 4PM-6PM.

Berkley Kite Festival, Berkley, 7/27
Become part of our Berkeley Kite Festival where the earth, wind, and sky combine to create an unequaled festival experience.

Feast For The Beasts, Oakland Zoo, 7/27
Ever wanted to be a zookeeper? Curious about what elephants eat? Do you want to go inside a zoo habitat?! The Zoo opens early, giving guests the opportunity to spread food for select zoo animals.

Farmers Market at City Center, Bishop Ranch, 7/27
San Ramon is proud to provide local residents a quality farmers market with diverse offerings that celebrate our local growers and producers.

Danville Farmers Market, Downtown Danville, 7/27
Band Starts at 9PM, Resident DJ BB Hayes(spinning 80’s, 90’s, 00’s throwbacks) is on at 11PM. Get on the guest list and get in FREE before 10:30PM!

Godiva 101 Event, Walnut Creek, 7/27
Join in the fun at;  108 Broadway Lane at Godiva Chocolatier for the first ever Godiva 101 Event! They will be sampling a variety of products as well as doing dipping demonstrations and providing information about what they have to offer! From 2:30PM-6:30PM.

Artistry in Motion Dance Show, San Ramon, 7/27
Best of the East Bay winners for Best Dance Troupe, Mother/daughter Co-Artistic Directors Debbie Saravia and Lindsey Saravia-Neville strive to entertain and inspire our audiences by creating diverse choreography set to a variety of musical genres.

McGah’s Sunday Funday Brunch, Downtown Danville, 7/28
McGah’s signature brunch menu available beginning at 11:30AM. Drink specials including $7 mimosa pitchers and extreme Bacon Bloody Marys. Outdoor patio games: Bean Bag Toss, Basketball, Giant Connect Four-Family Friendly!

Open Skate at The Golden Skate, San Ramon, 7/28
$17 per person: includes admission, all-you-can-eat pizza and all-you-can drink soda Quad skate rentals are $5.00 In-line skate rentals are $6.00 Skate Mate Rental $ 6.00

Summer Concert in the Park: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones, San Ramon, 7/28
Join friends and family for a perfect summer evening in Central Park. Enjoy the best of the Bay Area’s live bands—with room for dancing. A selection of savory and sweet food truck options from Food Truck Mafia will be available.