Lightbulb Celebration, Palate Food Festival Winery Parties: What To Do In Livermore For Tri-Valley Twist

LIVERMORE, CA — The Tri-Valley is hosting its first ever Tri-Valley Twist Weekend, a three-day celebration featuring live music, family-friendly entertainment, a film festival, chef-driven experiences, wine tastings, museum and art gallery tours, and more. Several events are taking place in Livermore starting Friday, including the 125th birthday celebration for the world’s oldest functioning lightbulb, a food festival, film festival, and everything from comedy to concerts to science exhibits at numerous different wineries.

Here’s what to do in Livermore this jam-packed weekend. For the full lineup, see here.

Friday, June 5:

• Laughs in a Glass. 7-8:30 p.m., 3 Steves Winery, Livermore. Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy set against scenic vineyard views, paired with award-winning wines, craft beer, and food available for purchase.
• The Story We Draw. 8:30-10 p.m. Livermorium Plaza, Livermore. A free public screening of a seven-minute visual experience tracing the history of humanity through works of art, from cave drawings to contemporary expression. The video will be projected outdoors on a continuous loop from 8:45-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, June 6:

• Centennial Light Bulb 125th Celebration. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fire Station #6, Livermore. Celebrate the birthday of the world’s oldest continuously running lightbulb, a hand-blow carbon filament bulb installed in 1901.
• Sip and Savor Wine Pairing Tour with a Twist! 11 a.m. Livermore Wine Trolley. Hop aboard the iconic trolley and enjoy a wine and food pairing experience at three Livermore vineyards. On Saturday, the trolley will provide free transportation from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.
• Palate: The Art of Cuisine. 12-3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Livermore. The inaugural annual tradition in which top Tri-Valley chefs, mixologists, and pastry artists will showcase small plates inspired by a single color, set to live music.
• The Joy of Science and Wine with Quest Science Center. 1-6 p.m. Omega Road Winery, Livermore. Interactive activities and hands-on science experiences paired with wine.
• Mitch Polzak and The Royal Deuces. 5-9:30 p.m. 3 Steves Winery, Livermore. Enjoy country western music to the backdrop of the Altamont Hills.
• Legends of New Country: Wallen & Wilson (Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute). 6-10 p.m. Wente Family Vineyards, Livermore. A lawn concert tribute to Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson with Wente wine, beer, cocktails, and food available to purchase.

Sunday, June 7:

• ARTÉ Film Festival. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Livermore. A boutique film festival celebrating the richness of the Filipino-American experience through a curated selection of films.
• To Bubbles And Beyond! Sparkling Class. 2-4 p.m. Wood Family Vineyards, Livermore. Learn how sparkling wine is produced, and enjoy selections from around the world.

SEE ALSO:

• Livermore Announces 150th Anniversary Celebration Events Lineup