At the Fairgrounds
Sat
Are you ready for the MUD? Muddy Dash is not your average mud run. Navigate a series of multiple challenging obstacles and get down and dirty along the way. Come face to face with the elements as you trudge through mud, climb rock formations, and be blasted by foam cannons that wash you clean as you cross the finish line. This world-class run that requires teamwork, courage, endurance and will push you to your limits.
Sponsor:
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 8am to 12pm
Admission: $10 Parking $15.00 (Credit card or Pre-Purchase)
More info: Muddy Dash Website or Fairgrounds web site
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eLivermore.com will be photographing all games of the
2023 Little
League Intermediate World
Series.
Sun-Sun
This is the 8th year of the Intermediate (50/70) World Series, and is being held in Livermore.
6 US and 6 International teams will come to Livermore for a double elimination tournament (prelim rounds) ending in the crowning of US and International Champions, who will play each other for the World Championship.
Sponsor: CA District 57 of the Little League
Location: Max Baer Park, Livermore
Times: See schedule below
Admission: Free
More info: eLivermore.com World Series photos and information - includes full schedule, results, photos, and LOTs of detailed information.
Schedule to be added here later
Fri
Keiko Matsui
Acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and
haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural
exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world and
right here in the Tri-Valley and has allowed the pianist to work alongside
icons Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masekela and Bob James.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 5:30pm
Admission: $30/$40/$60
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat
Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy
about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semi-autobiographical
Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous
breakdown, and is the star of three unconventional hour-long stand-up
specials: Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford, the special,
special, special! Maria was the first female comic to have two half-hour
Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach
Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in the Comedy Central series The Comedians of
Comedy and Netflix’s Comedians of Comedy: The Movie. She also created and
starred in the cult hit web series The Maria Bamford Show, in which she
plays all the characters. Maria is often recognized for her prolific
voiceover work, including characters on Big Mouth, BoJack Horseman, Summer
Camp Island, Adventure Time, Talking Tom and Friends, Bob’s Burgers, Legend
of Korra, Puss in Boots, CatDog and PBS’s Emmy-winning series Word Girl. She
also stars as Tilly Mulch in Team Coco’s scripted podcast Frontier Tween.
Maria played DeBrie Bardeaux on Netflix’s Arrested Development and recurred
on the ABC hit series Fresh off the Boat. She is the 2014 winner of the
American Comedy Award for Best Club Comic. Maria’s late night appearances
include CONAN, The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late
Night with Seth Meyers.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $45/$55/$75
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
June 19-Aug 7
Mon
Art Camp the Bothwell is inspiring and creative. Every day a variety of media will be used: watercolor, acrylic, collage, mixed media, clay, charcoal, pencil, and lots more! Perfect for the budding artist and the serious art students looking to stretch their depth of knowledge, techniques and portfolio pieces. The Bothwell Arts Center has a casual and relaxed atmosphere, packed with materials and creativity.
The Bothwell is carefully following all safety measures to keep the children and teachers healthy while having fun and learning art skills. The Bothwell will be continually sanitized and rules will be enforced to assure the safety of all participants. Very limited enrollment in keeping with current Alameda County restrictions. Class size limited to 10 students.
Participants will need to bring a lunch. All art materials and a snack in
the morning and afternoon will be provided. Please wear painting clothes as
paints may get on the clothing. If the weather cooperates, we will bring the
children outside to the Bothwell park to play at their lunch break.
Sponsor: Bothwell Arts Center
Location: Bothwell Arts Center,
2466 8th St. Livermore.
Times: 12:00pm
Admission:
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts
Fri
Matt Finders & Friends
Kick off the weekend and join us for happy hour in the Madden Courtyard
starring Matt Finders & Friends. Matt is a bassist, composer/arranger, and
educator living in Livermore, CA. He spent 17 years as a member of the
Tonight Show with Jay Leno Band (on trombone). On the Tonight Show, Matt
wrote over 400 arrangements for the band, also as a trombonist, he performed
with Benny Goodman, the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz
Orchestra, Clark Terry Big Bad Band, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Harry
Connick, Jr., among many others.
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater madden Courtyard -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 5:30pm
Admission: $20
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Sat-Sun
Aug 18-20
Fri-Sun
Pets (and their Humans)
When Brad’s wife dies, he finds solace by talking to his pets. But what
happens when his pets start talking back? Is Brad going crazy or can he
actually talk to animals? A quirky, poignant comedy that will encourage
audiences to rethink the role of pets in their lives Written by Mike Sockol
and winner of the New Jersey Association of Community Theater’s Perry Award
for Best Original Play.
Sponsor: Bothwell Arts Center
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: Fri & Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2:00pm
Admission:
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Fri
Kaifi Khalil Kahani - Sono 2.0
Kaifi Khalil is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and composer based in Karachi.
He rose to prominence in 2022 after his debut in Coke Studio’s Balochi song
“Kana Yaari”. His song Kahani Suno 2.0 topped Spotify charts in Pakistan,
Bangladesh and India.
He is recognized for putting a contemporary spin on traditional Balochi folk music with modern day music. Since its release in 2022, his Urdu language song “Kahani Suno 2.0” continues to be the top song for Spotify charts in Pakistan with 180 million streams to date. It also topped charts in Bangladesh and became a trending song in neighbouring India. The song’s top countries for listeners include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UK, USA and Canada.
Its music video also secured a spot in YouTube’s Top 10 Global Charts peaking at number 8, the first Pakistani music video to do so. It is also listed among the most-viewed Pakistani YouTube videos.
In 2023, he announced his first international tour in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has a vast discography with multiple songs, including Dilbar Dila Bide, Afsos, Beqaraar, Jungle Jungle, Tauba Tauba, Drog and Kadi Kaye.
Other singles released by Kaifi include Baali Guraab (2021), Kadi Kaye
(2021) and Mast (2022).
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
Sat
Mustangs of the West
MUSTANGS OF THE WEST is a band with west coast roots steeped in both classic
California country and folk rock: equal parts Emmylou Harris and Stevie
Nicks, mixed with the harmonies of The Eagles and early Beach Boys.
Band members Sherry Rayn Barnett, Suzanna Spring, Holly Montgomery, Suzanne
Morissette Cruz and Aubrey Richmond have crafted a signature sound of
three-part vocal harmonies, jangly guitars and fiddle, driven by a solid
rhythm section of bass and drums. With original new songs, and a sparkly new
Americana sound, MUSTANGS OF THE WEST are ready to break new ground,
bringing California country back with them!
Mustangs of the West are:
SUZANNA SPRING, lead vocals/songwriter/acoustic guitar
SHERRY RAYN BARNETT, lead electric guitar, vocals
HOLLY MONTGOMERY, bass/vocals
SUZANNE MORISSETTE, drums, vocals
AUBREY RICHMOND, fiddle/vocals
Sponsor: Livermore
Valley Arts
Location: Bankhead Theater -
LVPAC web
site - eLivermore Bankhead Theater page
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: $25/$35/$55
Tickets: Bankhead Theater Box Office info -
LVPAC Online Ordering page
More info: Livermore
Valley Arts - eLivermore.com theater page
Thurs
Survival & Triumph
Born in 1923 in Poland, Joseph Alexander remains as one the world’s leading
voices and survivors of the holocaust. His journey through 12 concentration
camps (including Dachau and Auschwitz-Birkenau), the Warsaw Ghetto, and the
death march is a miraculous story of survival and triumph. Listen to his
harrowing tale and be captivated by his enduring faith and spirit that have
outlived the evils of history. With the dwindling number of survivors, this
is a rare and historic opportunity to absorb a fading generation’s message
and story.
Sponsor: Chabad of the Tri-Valley
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
At the Fairgrounds
Fri-Sun
America’s Favorite Car Show returns to its roots for a 40th anniversary celebration of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times! Grab your family and friends and head on out to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton the weekend of August 25th thru 27th for the Goodguys 36th West Coast Nationals featuring over 3,000 of the country’s finest 1998 & older hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics! Plus, don’t miss Goodguys’ Classic Performance Products AutoCross racing series action featuring the FiTech Fuel Injection “West Coast Shootout”, experience an earth-shaking Nitro Thunderfest, a Pinstriper’s Brush Bash, 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 including Builder’s Choice “Top 10” awards, and so much more! And, on Sunday, American made or powered late models of all years are welcome for our Meguiar’s All-American Sunday celebration! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/wcn.
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Fri: 8am to 5pm; Sat: 8:00am to 5:00pm Sun: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Admission: $25 Children 7-12: $10. 6 & under Free. Parking Sat: $15.00 Sun: $10.00 (Credit card or Pre-Purchase)
More info: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association or Fairgrounds web site
Fri
Mike Super - Magic & Illusion
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist and ‘America’s Favorite Mystifier’ Mike
Super live on stage!! As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show ‘Phenomenon’, Mike
Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on
primetime US network television and voted America’s Favorite Mystifier! Mike
is also a Top Finalist on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent
and Penn & Teller ‘Fool Us!’.
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
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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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April 13 to
Oct 12
Fresh Produce, freshly baked bread, and much more are for sale. There is also a variety of food for sale including Barbeque and kettle corn. The History Center and Livermore Art Association Gallery are also open during the Farmer's Market hours.
The third Thursday of each
month is Thirsty Thursday!
There will be wine tasting from local Wineries.
Local Bands will be playing, and arts and crafts will be on display.
Sponsor:
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Location: Thursdays: Carnegie Park, 2155 3rd Street
Times: Thursdays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Thirsty Thursdays portion
is 5:00-8:00)
eLivermore Photos
More info:
Contact:
Livermore Downtown
Association (925) 373-1795 or
Livermore
Farmer's Market
Family First Nights: Generally the 1st Thursday of each month
June 1, 2023
July 6, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
Sept 7, 2023
Thirsty Thursdays: Generally the 3rd Thursday of each month
| Date | Band | Type of Music | Wine | Brew |
| June 15, 2023 | ||||
| July 20, 2023 | ||||
| Aug 17, 2023 | ||||
| Sept 21, 2023 |
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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.
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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
|
2023 dates (PRELIMINARY - see the Niles Canyon Railroad website for up to date information) |
|
| 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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