Enjoy a guided agave tour followed by a tasting flight featuring four different mezcals at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
The evening begins with a tour of the Garden’s agave collection led by longtime curator Brian Kemble and Susan Coss, co-founder of <a href="https://www.mezcalistas.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mezcalistas</a>, the leading source for mezcal news, culture, and events. Learn how these remarkable plants are grown, their role in mezcal production, and the history, regionality, and distillation process behind one of Mexico’s most iconic spirits.
Following the tour, Susan will take guests on a flavor journey through agave spirits representing many of the agaves in the Garden, exploring why the agave life cycle is crucial to the long-term sustainability of the spirits that come from the plant. Guests will enjoy a private tasting experience featuring four pours of mezcal, including select expressions not currently available in the U.S. Light accompanying snacks will also be provided.REGISTER&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/spiked-agaves-mezcal-tasting/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/spiked-agaves-mezcal-tasting/</a>About the Presenters
Curator Brian Kemble has worked at the Garden for more than 46 years. He has spent decades studying, caring for, and hybridizing agaves, as well as traveling the world to search for them in habitat.
Susan Coss, co-founder and director of Mezcalistas, is also the creator of Mexico in a Bottle, a celebrated tasting series launched in 2014 to showcase craft producers and the full breadth of Mexican spirits. She has been traveling the backroads of mezcal-producing regions since 2010.

Local Event: Spiked Agaves – Mezcal Tasting

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Spiked Agaves – Mezcal Tasting

Enjoy a guided agave tour followed by a tasting flight featuring four different mezcals at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
The...

Back by popular demand! Kitten Yoga returns to the Garden for a gentle, all-levels class designed to help you stretch, breathe, and unwind in the company of playful, adoptable kittens.
Led by certified instructor Marie Ramagli, this calming class invites you to move through accessible yoga poses, embrace your best “cat stretches,” and enjoy a few spontaneous kitten cuddles along the way. As you settle into the moment, you may find your stress melting away and your mind growing quiet enough to hear the purrs.
After class, stay a little longer to meet the adoptable kittens and cats from Contra Costa Humane Society, browse unique cat-themed merchandise, and take a peaceful stroll through the Garden.
Proceeds support both the Garden and Contra Costa Humane Society — a purrrfect pairing that makes your participation as meaningful as it is restorative.
Please note: Participants must be 14 years or older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own mat or reach out to education@ruthbancroftgarden.org if you need to borrow one.

Local Event: Kitten Yoga

Kitten Yoga

Back by popular demand! Kitten Yoga returns to the Garden for a gentle, all-levels class designed to help you stretch, breathe,...

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Downtown&nbsp;Walnut Creek is turning up the volume! <a href="https://walnutcreekdowntown.com/events/locust-street-festival?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=LSF_July" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Locust Street Festival</a>&nbsp;brings the streets to life this summer, on Wednesday, July 8th and August 5th from 5:00-8:30 PM. Stroll through the heart of downtown as Locust Street transforms into a lively block party filled with:
<ul><li>🎶 Live music &amp; entertainment</li><li>🍴 Delicious local food</li><li>🍻 Craft beer, wine &amp; cocktails</li><li>🛍️ Artisan vendors &amp; shopping</li><li>🎈 Family-friendly activities</li><li>🐾 Dog-friendly fun</li></ul>
Whether you're grabbing dinner with friends, enjoying live music, discovering local makers, or simply soaking up the summer atmosphere, there's something for everyone.Admission is FREE!&nbsp;Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of Downtown Walnut Creek.📍 Downtown Walnut Creek (Locust, Cypress &amp; Bonanza Streets) 🗓️ Wednesday, July 8 &amp; August 5 ⏰ 5:00–8:30 PM 🎟️ <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locust-street-festival-tickets-1987656923364?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP Today »</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locust-street-festival-tickets-1987656923364?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Come eat, shop, sip, dance, and celebrate summer in Downtown Walnut Creek!&nbsp;

Local Event: Locust Street Festival | Live Music. Local Flavor. Summer Fun. 🎉

Locust Street Festival | Live Music. Local...

Downtown Walnut Creek is turning up the volume! Locust Street Festival brings the streets to life this summer, on Wednesday,...

Locust Street Festival | Live Music. Local Flavor. Summer Fun. 🎉

Grab your family, besties and littles and join us for a special showing of Hoppers on the big screen! All ages are welcome at this family friendly event. Join us for fun Friday movie nights all summer long. Proceeds benefit Joybound’s life-changing programs.

Joybound People &amp; Pets Campus is located at 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. The film will be shown on our big screen in the Pavillion. Concessions, beverages, and treats will be available for purchase onsite. Suggested registration sliding scale of $5-$10 per person to attend. Free parking is available onsite. 

Our adoption floor is open Monday-Friday from 12:00-7:00 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 11:00 am-6:00 pm so come early to check out all our adorable adoptable dogs and cats!

July 10th: Hoppers (2026) Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined. Cast includes Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Melissa Villasenor, and more. Directed by Daniel Chong.


Cast includes Bob Hoskins, J. Jonah Cummings, Jim Cummings, Phil Collins, Juliette Brewer, and more. Directed by Simon Wells.

Questions? Please email community@joybound.org or call 925-296-3165.
Films licensed with permission from Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

Local Event: Joybound People & Pets presents Community Movie Nights: Hoppers

Joybound People & Pets presents Community Movie...

Grab your family, besties and littles and join us for a special showing of Hoppers on the big screen! All ages are welcome at...

Joybound People & Pets presents Community Movie Nights: Hoppers

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Join us for National Night Out Martinez 2026! 
We’re seeking sponsors and exhibitors for our 2026 National Night Out Celebration on&nbsp;Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:30pm to 9pm Martinez Waterfront Park,&nbsp;245 N. Court Street, Martinez
This is a wonderful opportunity to promote your business, connect with local families, and show your support for the Martinez community!&nbsp;
Following the incredible success of our 2025 celebration, this year’s event will be bigger, better, and more engaging than ever featuring...&nbsp;
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>&nbsp;Live music</li><li> Food trucks</li><li>Law enforcement safety demonstrations</li><li>CERT disaster preparedness</li><li>Child ID program</li><li>Fire department and first responder displays</li><li>Sponsor and vendor exhibits</li><li>Kids’ entertainment and more!</li></ul>
<a href="https://NationalNightOut2026.eventbrite.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Admission is FREE</a> and there will be something for everyone!&nbsp; To ensure your company is featured in our social media and print marketing campaign, please sign up by July 15, 2026. Exhibitor booth spaces and sponsorship opportunities are available, but don’t wait—reserve your spot today!
Contact Chris Dean: Hello@NNOmartinez.com<a href="https://www.nnomartinez.com/sponsor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"> Click for sponsorship details</a>
Will you join us in making <a href="https://www.nnomartinez.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">National Night Out Martinez 2026</a> an unforgettable community celebration?&nbsp;
Hosted by Downtown Martinez &amp; Co National Night Out Martinez is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 41-4701113

Local Event: Seeking Sponsors for National Night Out Martinez

Seeking Sponsors for National Night Out Martinez

Join us for National Night Out Martinez 2026! 
We’re seeking sponsors and exhibitors for our 2026 National Night Out...

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