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Siesta Valley Bowl opened Friday in Orinda with Jonathan Richman, new stadium seating and an early slate of touring acts. The former Cal Shakes site returns with a 2026 season.
Jun 07, 2026
Jonathan Richman Lights Up Orinda As Siesta Valley Bowl Roars To Life
May 29, 2026
Walnut Creek Ballet Staple Takes Final Bow After 60 Years As New Owners Step In
May 27, 2026
Books Take Over Berkeley As Bay Area Fest Brings 350 Authors Downtown
Apr 06, 2026
Ailey Storms Berkeley With Seven New Bay Area Stunners
After six decades, Contra Costa Ballet Centre is closing its Walnut Creek studio; Aaron and Kristin Orza are poised to take over and continue training.
Berkeley’s Bay Area Book Festival runs May 29–31 with 350+ authors, dozens of stages and a free Bookworm Block Party. Evening headliners at The Freight are ticketed.
Alvin Ailey lands at UC Berkeley April 7–12 with seven Bay Area premieres, a Jamison revival and repertory favorites.
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