I actually was working a booth for this event. I loved it!! The organizers were friendly, helpful…read more The location was great. You're allowed to bring dogs!!! Great food selections, entertainment and vendors. Highly recommend.

Downtown Walnut Creek is like that bff in your life that you want to spend every day with. It's a…read moreplace to go shopping, grab a bite to eat, get some exercise, and hang out at the park with your other bff, Mr. Sunshine. Now, to add to that list, we have First Wednesday in downtown Walnut Creek from 5-8 pm. Do you like trying a variety of new food (trucks) and meeting new people? How about enjoying live music and dancing with that cute guy sitting next to you? (In my case, that "cute guy" was my awesome husband who asked me to dance - even though it was mostly little kids out in front at the moment). This event is family friendly, but they have adult beverages as well. (Designate a driver if you plan to have a few!) Your furry bff is welcome to come along also so don't forget your leash. Several great vendors and tables were set up on Cypress Street between N. Main and Locust. We had fun visiting all of them! The surrounding parking garages are all going to be free on Wednesday nights! There are two Locust Street garages that are convenient to the action. This party lasts from 5-8, but your fun doesn't have to end then. There are lots of other great places to hang out or get some dessert while youre downtown. What a fun way to mark the mid-week!

I love going to this crystal fair! There's a great selection from a wide variety of vendors, with…read moreeverything from crystals for jewelry making to centerpieces. I recommend going the last day of the fair to get the beat deals. Also bring cash, and fair warning, you will probably spend more then originally intended.

This was my first year being a vendor at The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair! It was a great…read moreexperience- so many wonderful crystal/gemstone vendors as well as a very talented group of artist vendors! The room was filled with so much positivity and good vibes- It was beautiful to feel that type of energy beaming out of the space. I will definitely be back next year with my handmade gemstone jewelry business, Rock Candy Pendants! Thanks Jerry for putting on such an amazing event! Until next year...

This is a great place to go when you feel the need for some guidance. David is extremely intuitive…read moreand right on when it comes to a reading. He offers a lot of different classes that can help in several different manners. I recommend getting a reading by David or his wife.

I came for a reading and a healing and whoever was in charge basically insinuated that I had no…read moreright to be there because I was poor. I didn't have a car and would have had to walk home but another woman who was reading there offered me a ride home. The director didn't like that and basically claimed that I was a burden and that I was literally not "allowed" to take classes, get healings, or go there ever again. That sounds like a moneymaking scheme to me if they're going to cop that attitude. Spiritual organizations are supposed to teach spiritual things and their idea that a person has to have a certain amount of money to qualify to do spiritual work is definitely not in line with what many religions teach. Plus, spirituality is supposed to be a haven from the brutality of the world, not reinforcing of it via the ugly ways that humans mistreat the poor. How utterly disappointing!

I didn't even know this Parade was going on until my Husband and I drove into Walnut Creek and…read morediscovered all of the roads blocked off and that the Parade was actually right down the Road we wanted to get into to go for Dinner. It worked out well for us though as we got really lucky and still managed to find parking and after just a 5 minute walk to the restaurant we got prime seating to watch as the Parade went past. Some of the floats were interesting, others not so much. The young acrobatic girls doing all kinds of back flips was impressive to watch and there were loads of Cheer-leading squads, not many of them seemed all that enthusiastic though. There were a couple of floats I was completely baffled by not sure what the purpose of them being in the Parade was 1 - Dominos Pizza. Driving down in a Dominos sticker'd car and waving a flag. I can only guess it was try and drum up business but all it reminded me of was how nasty their Pizza's are. 2 - The Spa with the ladies dressed up in various mis-matched outfits on the back of a pickup. All they did was stand / sit there while they played Micheal Jackson's ''Thriller''. I expected them to break out into dance but it never happened. That being said some of it was fun to watch while we enjoyed our alfresco Dining experience. Not something I would go out of my to see though.

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

Took a stroll from the hiking trail to this year's rendition of Oktoberfest. Admission is free and…read morethere were many unique performances and demonstrations by local organizations in addition to booth vendors. A very pleasant way to idle an afternoon. Were also able to check out the Chill Zone (thanks to event tickets won via Yelp). Entry is through an Orange-colored porta potty and there were beer garden typed benches for mingling and a DJ spinning. Mixed drinks were strong but could be mixed more (thoroughly). There was a complimentary tasting of Leon y Sol tequila (very smooth and balanced) which were used in the cocktail menu. The German food we sampled (sauerkraut, bratwurst and schnitzel) were tasty.

Oh My Goodness!!!!…read more This Oktoberfest was So Fun !!!! I was Going To A Private Party In the Park. Afterwards I Bought Some Drink Tickets and Went To Town. The First Five Minutes I Was Chilling Out And I was Approached by A OG Yelp Elite From The South-bay Kelly C !!! I was Surprised She Remembered me ? I Had not seen her for about 10 years!!! Go Figure the East bay is a Small World!!! Half way through the Park, I encountered another Acquaintance Cameron a Gentleman I used to work with at the City!!! lol !!!! There were a lot of Vendors selling stuff like Solar Panels , Beef Jerky, Food and Beer ! I Paced myself and had a Great Time and Some Great Conversations. There was Plenty of Eye Candy!!! Lovely Ladies in Traditional Dress Of Oktoberfest and Even Some Guys Lol !!!! There was a Bunch of Brew Masters selling their Creations of Brews!!! Everyone was Very Happy, Nice and Friendly!!!! For all These Reasons This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Event!! You Better Believe I Keep My Pimp Hand Strong !!!

We hired Daniel to play for my late Father's Celebration of Life. He was extremely kind,…read moreresponsive, helpful and professional throughout the booking process. He arrived on time, setup quickly, and did a fantastic job. We worked together closely to figure out the appropriate set list given the sensitivity of the event. Daniel was flexible, and I asked him to play original songs he was familiar with and to read the room if we needed to adjust. We even ended up doing an impromptu song and guitar performance from some of my guests! . I would hire Daniel and his team again in a heartbeat! Thank you Daniel for making this important moment in our family's life one to remember.

Daniel is an excellent musician and was a wonderful person to work with! He responds in a timely…read moremanner and was a joy to have at the party. Also he is very talented.

Never been to this theater and I was very impressed by the building and the theater. There are…read moreseveral other theaters in the performing arts building.First off we parked in the garage parking it was $5.00 flat fee it just around the corner of the theater. Also, you can find parking on the street. We came here to see Alantiss Morsiette Jagged Little Pill Musical. You can immediately go in the building and ther is a nice lady welcoming you and directing you to go upstairs or use the elevator for the show. There are bathrooms on the first floor and a wonderful art gallery as well. Going up the stairs in a spiral and on the second floor there were 2 entrances. Make sure to ask where your seat is for the right door to go in. There is plenty of seating with a table outside the theater. While in the theater it was small, but intimate as well. There wasn't a bad seat in the theater. There are no flat seating on the floor just goes up so all can see the stage. You can see and hear the actors clearly. There was a 15 min intercession and you can use bathroom on 1st and 2nd floor. They had drinks soda, beer and cocktails, but not too much of a menu. They also had some candy as well. It wasnt much of a selection. Everything went well and best part you could meet the actors after the show as they were outside with any meet and greet or questions. Would come back again and see a musical. It's not big like broadway audience seating but definitely some great shoes here.

ATTENTION! This is an update to a previous review from December 2025 on the disastrous "A Christmas…read moreCarol" production. Lescher Center did you not listen and learn. People WALKED OUT AT INTERMISSION of the performance I was at and less than 50% of the audience was in attendance for the second act. So between December 9th through the 23rd I know where my family will NOT be attending... this God awful performance of Dickens Classic. It's truly not even the same story. The same actors and actresses take on dual roles mid scene! "Like, huh, what just happened?" Please tell your friends, neighbors, families, enemies, strangers to AVOID THIS LIKE THE BUBONIC PLAGUE. It's that bad! I feel like in December I should ride through the neighborhoods of Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Dublin & Lafayette like a modern day Paul Revere... and shout "A Christmas Carol" is coming! Avoid at all costs! There's no Christmas Spirit at Lesher Center this year. Again, nothing against the actors but when 25 reviews say the same thing (don't believe me? Go look please... my review with all the others is there for you to peruse) and the powers that be don't listen we speak by NOT BUYING TICKETS! PLAIN AND SIMPLE. MAYBE YOU'LL LISTEN AND BRING BACK THE TRUE "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" PERFORMANCE WE HAVE ALL GROWN TO KNOW & LOVE IN 2027. This... this ain't it. Boycott "A Christmas Carol" 2026! Thank you for reading.