Jan 28-29
Sat-Sun
Feb 3-5
Fri-Sun
‘Lysistrata‘, adapted by Will Huddleston, is a modern adaptation of Aristophanes classic Greek play. Set in Athens, the story tells how Lysistrata led the women of Greece to hold a sex-strike until their men agreed to end all wars.. This adaptation, by San Francisco playwright Will Huddleston, is set in classic Greek style, but with modern (and often bawdy) language.
Presented by Encore Players, this hilarious and timely story is directed
by Diann McCannon, and features the talents of Desty Shoemaker, Martha Losch,
Bill Leach, Marsha Howard, Martie Muldoon, Jim Lobao, Nancy Wong, John
Ruzicka, J.D. Dozier, Martha McDowell, Pat Goard, Victorian King-Bowman,
Andy Bowman, Judy Fenton, Ron Correll-Feichtner, Mike Correll-Feichtner,
Kristen McCannon, and Jennifer Madden.
Sponsor: Encore
Players
Location: Bothwell Arts Center,
2466 8th St. Livermore.
Times: Fri & Sat: 7:30pm; Sun 2:00pm
Admission:
More info:
Encore Players, Livermore
Valley Arts
Sat
Dover Quartet - Del Valle Fine Arts
Dover Quartet is a Grammy-nominated string quartet that has experienced
phenomenal success. In competition, the ensemble swept all prizes at the
2013 Banff International String Competition and were awarded grand and first
prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. The quartet is
ensemble-in-residence at the Curtis Institute and holds residencies with the
Kennedy Center and other leading institutions.
Program:
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), “Emperor” Quartet in C major, Hob:III:77,
Op. 76, No. 3
George Walker (1922-2018), “Lyric” String Quartet No. 1
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Quartet No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 44, No. 3
Sponsor: Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Del Valle Fine Arts
- Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Sun-Tues
Violins of Hope
Join us on a journey of Hope through time and music with Violins of Hope
-Strings of the Holocaust! Attend one of the three Violins of Hope Concerts
performed by Livermore-Amador Symphony (LAS), conducted by Lara Webber, with
special performances by violinist Lindsay Deutsch and cellist Peter
Bedrossian.
Violins of Hope is a collection of restored musical instruments that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. These instruments have survived concentration camps, ghettos, pogroms and many long journeys to tell remarkable stories of injustice, suffering, resilience and survival.
The East Bay Holocaust Education Center (EBHEC) is honored to present the
concerts, which include the co-founder of Violins of Hope, Avshi Weinstein,
who will provide stories of these amazing instruments. Lara Webber has
planned a riveting musical program with Livermore-Amador Symphony musicians
playing many of the instruments.
Sponsor: East Bay
Holocaust Education Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Sun: 3:00pm; Mon, Tues: 7:30pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Thurs
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance: the Four Journeys
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance uses the universal language of dance to honor the
African Diaspora, explore the human condition, champion social justice,
unite people of all ages and races, and ultimately celebrate the complexity
of life through movement.
The Four Journeys is a new ballet conceived by Maestra Amalia Viviana
Basanta Hernandez, Artistic Director of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico that
examines the confluence of culture in Mexico from its diverse Indigenous
heritage to the historical influences of European, African, and Asian
infusions.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
An Evening with marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin boldly challenges us to advocate inclusion, acceptance, and
access for all people and to endeavor to live a life without judgment of
others — everybody’s different, and nobody’s perfect. We’ll come away
informed and empowered to make a difference in the world, with the knowledge
that we can begin by changing just one person’s life.
Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her film debut in
Paramount Pictures’ Children of a Lesser God, for which she received the
Academy Award for Best Actress. At 21, she became the youngest recipient of
the Best Actress Oscar, the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award,
and only one of four actresses to receive the honor for her film debut. In
addition to the Oscar, Marlee received the Golden Globe Award for Best
Actress in a Drama. In 2021, Marlee was nominated once again as Executive
Producer for the Live Action Short, Feeling Through. And in 2022, her Apple
TV+ film CODA swept every category it was nominated in at the 2022 Academy
Awards, including Best Picture.
Rae Dorough Speaker Series
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
8:00pm
The Cooke Book
The Cooke Book: The Music of Sam Cooke is a celebration of Sam Cooke’s
innovative (but too brief) career that blazed a trail for Aretha Franklin,
Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson, and many other
giants of Soul Music. The show includes more than twenty songs from the
legendary singer/songwriter that seamlessly highlight Cooke’s musical
journey from Gospel golden boy, through his transition into an international
Pop sensation, his remarkable Jazz and Blues interpretations from his
triumphant Copacabana appearance, and his lasting legacy. A Chicago son,
like Cooke himself, Darrian Ford performs these timeless and classic
melodies with expanded and re-invigorated arrangements that hold
stylistically true to the era, while his “… scorching vocals send you
searching for your soul” (The Chicago Tribune). Urban Milwaukee said, “Ford
delivered faithfully throughout the night, but with ‘Change is Gonna Come,’
he transcended.” The Triangle Theater Review said, “Ford not only turns in
remarkable performances, recreating some of Cooke’s distinctive mannerisms
but captures the charisma and infectious energy of the celebrated Soul
singer pioneer.”
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times:
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Sun
Canadian Brass
With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles
today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most
famous brass group.”
Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely
engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. Each of their concerts
shows the full range from trademark Baroque and Broadway hits, to new
compositions and arrangements created especially for them – from formal
classical presentations to music served up with lively dialogue and
theatrical effects. The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is
entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity, and, most of all, fun – but never at
the expense of the music.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 3:00pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Thurs
Step Afrika!
Feel the beat with Step Afrika! As the first professional dance company
dedicated to the tradition of stepping, Step Afrika! blends dance styles
from historically African-American fraternities and sororities, traditional
African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a
cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Step Afrika! promotes stepping as
an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic
achievement, and cross-cultural understanding. Performances are much more
than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience
participation. The vigorous technique, agility, and pure energy makes each
performance unique, leaving audiences energized and on their feet!
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 7:30pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Fri
International Guitar Night
For two decades, International Guitar Night has been the world’s premier
touring guitar festival, bringing together diverse master guitar musicians
from around the world to play together. Returning to The Bankhead for a 5th
time, International Guitar Night features jazz guitarist Olli Soikkeli from
Finland, soloist and chamber musician Stephanie Jones from Australia,
flamenco master Jesus Guerrero from Spain, and Canada’s traditional jazz
guitarist and vocalist Jocelyn Gould.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Mar 6, 13, 30, 27
Apr 3
Mondays
Livermore Valley Arts Comedy Workshop
Livermore Valley Arts Comedy Workshop
Explore different facets of comedy, including; standup, improv, and writing.
Learning by doing is the best way to figure out comedy.
Ages 16 and over
Cost: $120
Dates: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Comedy Workshop is taught by comedian Brian Maggi. Brian performs around
the Bay Area, including Cobbs, The Punchline, and the Bankhead Theater. He
has opened for Laurie Kilmartin and Kira Soltanovich. He also wrote sketch
comedy for Second City and co-created the underground humor magazine “In
Formation.” He is a published author and keynote speaker on innovation and
creativity.
This workshop will:
● Provide you with a chance to explore the performing arts through the lens
of comedy.
● Give you a creative outlet.
● Enable you to recognize and tap into your innate abilities to be funny.
● Provide hands-on experience to write, re-write, and test out ideas.
● Create connections through collaboration and interchange of ideas.
Audience
It doesn’t matter whether you or anyone else thinks you’re funny, there’s
humor in everything. Let us help you find it in everyday situations and
express it. This workshop is for anyone who’s ever been curious about
dipping their toe into comedy.
● No prerequisites; just bring something to write with (preferably a pen and
a dedicated notebook).
● You will not be required to perform but will be asked to share what you
write.
Workshop Outline
Week 1 Introduction
● Just write 5-8 minutes.
● General principles of comedy, such as truth and pain
● Forms and functions of comedy
● Assignment
Week 2 Standup Comedy
● Just write 5-8 minutes
● Assignment review
● Standup Comedy concepts and techniques
● Assign homework; come up with 3 disparate ideas and try to find a to tie
them all together into a coherent thread.
Week 3 Sketch
● Just write 5-8 minutes
● Assignment review
● Sketch Comedy concepts and techniques
● Assign homework: pick a character and scenario and write a logline.
Week 4 Storytelling
● Just write 5-8 minutes
● Assignment review
● Storytelling concepts and techniques
● Assign homework: write a short ~500 word story
Week 5 Putting it all together
● Assignment review
● Break out groups (2-3 people) to work on your final assignment
● Ask Me Anything
Week 6 Finals
● Participants can deliver their final assignment as a performance. They can
perform it themselves or let someone else in the workshop.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bothwell Arts Center -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Admission: $120
Tickets:
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Closed some holidays
Sponsor: Livermore Farmer's Market
Location: Second Street between J and L.
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
eLivermore Photos
More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Livermore Farmer's Market
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The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets.
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
eLivermore/ePleasanton Photos
More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
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1st & 3rd Sundays
April-Aug
Every Sunday
Sept-Oct
1st & 3rd Sundays
Offers Train Rides through historic Niles Canyon on restored vintage trains, on the original transcontinental Railroad route. Board the train in Sunol or Niles, and ride to the opposite end, then take the return trip when you are ready.
Location: Downtown Sunol and Niles
Times: Departures TBD
Admission: (prices as of 2021)
Steam: $30 adults, $20 seniors & Children 3-12.
Diesel: $25 adults, $15 seniors & Children 3-12.
eLivermore Photos.
More info: Niles Canyon Railroad
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2023 dates (PRELIMINARY - see the Niles Canyon Railroad website for up to date information) |
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| January (no trains) | July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| February 5, 19 | Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| March 5, 19 | Sept 3, 17 |
| April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Oct 1, 15 |
| May 7, 14, 21, 28 | Nov: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
| June 4, 11, 18, 25 | Dec: Train of Lights (No daytime trains) |
See eLivermore.com Photos
Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. See below for special events.
More info: LARPD
Photos & History
eLivermore.com has historical and recent photos of Ravenswood, as well as a
written history. Click Here
| 2023 Dates | |
| January 8, 22 | July 9, 23 |
| February 12, 26 | Aug 13, 27 (14th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 12, 26 | Sept 10, 24 |
| April 9, 23 | Oct 8, 22 |
| May 28 (Likely Closed May 14, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 12, 26 |
| June 11, 25 | Dec (10th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 24th) |
Special Events
|
Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| August 13, 2023 | Ice Cream Social. Noon to 4:00pm -
Photos Ice Cream, cookies, and hot dogs are for sale. Demonstrations, Music, and more. Tours and Gift Shop are open. |
| December 10, 2023 | Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood. Noon to 4:00pm In December we are decorated for Christmas. Lots of special events, crafts, and more. |
Livermore History Center Open
Duarte Garage Open
Hagemann Ranch Open
The Livermore History Center contains a variety is displays of Livermore's history as well as historical photos and other information.
Knowledgeable docents can answer your questions and provide you with information about Livermore's past.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Carnegie Building - 2155 Third Street, Livermore.
Times:
Thursday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
First two Sundays of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Built in 1915, along the newly dedicated Lincoln Highway, the garage served as a gas station, service station, and a car dealership (in the south portion, added in 1923).
The garage was restored by the Livermore Heritage Guild, and provides a number of historical displays.
The restored LHG fire trucks (as seen in the Rodeo Parade each year) are housed there.
A number of events are hosted there each year including the LHG Annual General Meeting.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 2010 Pine Street (Portola / North L / Pine).
Times: Third Sunday of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Today’s Hagemann Ranch is the last 4.5 acres of continuously operated ranch land from the original rancho el Valle de San José, a Mexican land grant applied for in 1835 by the children of José Joaquin Bernal. The original Rancho consisted of 48,000 acres encompassing much of present day Sunol, Pleasanton and the northwest section of Livermore.
A variety of equipment and vehicles are on display in the historic buildings.
2023 Events:
January - Walking Tours
February - Cars and Engines
March 26 - Children's Day
April 30 - Mad Hatter Tea Party
May 28 - Rancho Day
June 25 - Walking Tours
July 30 - Walking Tours
August 27 - Walking Tours
September 24 - Recess at the Ranch
October 29 - Halloween
November 26 - Holiday Celebration
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times: Last Sunday of each month (except July and December): 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Museum on Main Open
The Museum on Main contains a variety of displays of Pleasanton's past.
Sponsor:
Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Museum on Main,
603 Main Street,
Pleasanton
Times: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free. Donations Accepted.
More info:
Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766
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