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San Ramon Library - Contra Costa County Library

Adventures in Jazz 2026 at the San Ramon Library returns for a new season of fine jazz! &nbsp; 
The season’s second show is set for Saturday, October 24 and it features The Tammy McCann Trio!
Tammy McCann is Chicago Jazz Royalty. An international vocal star and former “Raelette“, she brings her signature sound to the stage, accompanied by Larry Dunlap on piano and Ruth Davies on bass. It will be an unforgettable, sultry night of timeless hits and jazz standards with a touch of gospel and blues.
The performance will be held in the upstairs community room at the San Ramon Library on Montgomery Street, Saturday, October 24th, starting at 7:30 pm.&nbsp; 
Purchase tickets online at SanRamonPerformingArts.com or call <a href="tel:(925)-973-3343">(925)-973-3343</a>.&nbsp;






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Local Event: Tammy McCann Trio Plays San Ramon Library

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Tammy McCann Trio Plays San Ramon Library

Adventures in Jazz 2026 at the San Ramon Library returns for a new season of fine jazz!   
The season’s second show is set for...

Lesher Center for the Arts

The Diablo Symphony opens its 2026–2027 season, “Breathe,” on Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Celebrating the resilience of the human spirit, the program includes Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 and Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with award-winning pianist Leyla Kabuli (also a PhD candidate in electrical engineering and computer sciences at UC Berkeley). In contrast, Carlos Simon’s meditative piece “Breathe” (written, in the composer's words, to encourage listeners “to simply reflect and breathe”) opens the concert. 
It's not too late to save with a five-concert subscription! Find season details and a link to the Lesher Center’s subscription page by visiting the DSO’s website at www.diablosymphony.org. Or go to the DSO's Northern Spirits page for concert and single ticket information.

Local Event: Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto

Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius...

The Diablo Symphony opens its 2026–2027 season, “Breathe,” on Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the...

Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto

<h3>A Spirited Nighttime Stroll&nbsp;🎃</h3>
Get a head start on Halloween with a night that’s sure to be spirited. &nbsp;👻
On Wednesday, October 28, Downtown Danville transforms after dark for Crawloween, a night of costumes, cocktails, local businesses, and plenty of Halloween fun.
Grab your friends, rally your crew, and come dressed to impress as you make your way through Downtown Danville, stopping at participating businesses along the way. With wine, beer, and spirits being poured by our beverage partners, every stop brings a new reason to raise a glass. 
<h3>🎟️ TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!</h3>
Right now, you can grab your Crawloween ticket online for just $65.&nbsp;
So if you know you’re coming, there’s no reason to wait. Get your crew together, secure your tickets, and start planning those costumes!
<h3>👻 WHAT’S LURKING&nbsp;IN&nbsp;DOWNTOWN?</h3>
🍷 Wine, beer &amp; spirits from our pouring partners 🏪 Participating Downtown Danville businesses 🎃 Halloween-themed fun throughout the evening 👻 Costumes encouraged because it’s more fun that way 🧡 A night out with friends, neighbors &amp; our local business community
Whether you’re coming with your best friends, your coworkers, or your entire crew, Crawloween is the perfect excuse to get dressed up and enjoy Downtown Danville after dark.


Grab your ticket. Gather your crew. Pick your costume.
Then get ready to crawl, sip, and celebrate your way through Downtown Danville.
🎟️ <a href="https://danvilleareachamber.com/crawloween/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GET YOUR CRAWLOWEEN TICKETS</a>
Wednesday, October 28 | 5:30–8:30 PM | Downtown Danville. We’ll see you there!&nbsp;🍷🎃

Local Event: Crawloween in Danville

Crawloween in Danville

A Spirited Nighttime Stroll 🎃
Get a head start on Halloween with a night that’s sure to be spirited.  👻
On Wednesday, October...

Wilder Art & Garden Center

Tickets are now on sale&nbsp;for Rotary Club of Orinda's biggest annual fundraiser! At this year's&nbsp;Dancing with the Cars on October 30th we are changing things up and Dancing&nbsp; WITHOUT the Cars at a Spooktacular all-inclusive&nbsp;costume party&nbsp;at the Orinda/Wilder Art and Garden Center! Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dinner, dessert and DANCING! Plus, we will have a silent and live auction full of wonderful items that are sure to cast a spell! Monies raised support a variety of Orinda Rotary's charitable projects. &nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets are $100 person or $700 for a table of eight. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://orindarotaryfundraiser.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our website</a>&nbsp;or click on the QR code on the flyer to purchase.

Local Event: Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular Costume Party

Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular...

Tickets are now on sale for Rotary Club of Orinda's biggest annual fundraiser! At this year's Dancing with the Cars on October...

Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular Costume Party

Valley Bible Church

YOU’RE INVITED TO Candy Kingdom: Where Nothing is Sweeter Than Jesus! Now on TWO NIGHTS this year!&nbsp;
Friday, October 30 AND Saturday, October 31 6:30pm-8:30pm Valley Bible Church, 1477 Willow Ave, Hercules
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FREE EVENT WITH 7 INDOOR TRICK-OR-TREATING TRAILS in both buildings! That’s over 70 candy stations!
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Come enjoy the sweetest place in town and discover that nothing is sweeter than Jesus. You'll get to walk through several Treat Trails (including three "Wheelly-Friendly" paths for wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons) all while getting candy along the way! 
Treat Trails include places like Jellybean Jungle, Reese's Ridge, Starburst Universe, Gummy Bear Geyser, and more! Candy Kingdom Around the World features candy from Italy, South Africa, Japan, France, just to name a few! Enjoy special-themed Treat Trails, like Under the Sea and Frontier!
<a href="https://www.valleybible.org/candy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a>

Local Event: Candy Kingdom 2026

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Candy Kingdom 2026

YOU’RE INVITED TO Candy Kingdom: Where Nothing is Sweeter Than Jesus! Now on TWO NIGHTS this year! 
Friday, October 30 AND...

Martinez Campbell Theater

<a href="https://www.cocohistory.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CCCHS</a>
Author in the Archives Series presents
John Pettley, a professional land surveyor for over 38 years, talks about the significance of his amazing find in 1987. At the time, John was a surveying student at California State University at Fresno, and working on his senior thesis, when he made an important discovery about the history of the survey marks atop Mount Diablo.
On July 18, 1851, Col. Leander Ransom of the General Land Office (GLO) labored through thick brush, steep terrain, and harsh summer heat to establish the initial point on the highest rock at the summit of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County. There he chiseled a hole in the rock and erected a pole with a large flag that could be seen for miles from the surrounding countryside. The grid lines intersected at the Initial Point on the summit of the mountain.
This mapping grid was extended to cover most of Northern California and all of Nevada and was used in deeds to describe the property boundaries in those areas.&nbsp;References to this system are found in numerous property deeds even to this day.
Step back in time with us as we hear the fascinating story of John’s journey in rediscovering this important piece of California and Nevada history!
Doors open at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;John’s talk begins at 4:30 p.m. 

Admission is FREE for CCCHS members, $10 for non-members.
RSVP is requested. Reserve your seat and purchase tickets at this link on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999044399612?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite.com.&nbsp;</a>Questions? Call (925) 229-1042 Tues-Thur 9am-4pm or email us at mkting@cocohistory.org.

<ul><li>Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at the Campbell Theater lobby bar.&nbsp;</li><li>Complimentary waters provided by CCCHS.</li><li>Downtown parking is free on weekends.</li></ul>
‍All proceeds benefit the preservation work of the Contra Costa County Historical Society.

Local Event: CCCHS presents The Story Behind the Initial Point atop Mount Diablo

CCCHS presents The Story Behind the Initial...

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