Top Tickets: July 1-7

Diablo's picks for the can't-miss events of the coming week: Alameda County Fair, the B-52s at Wente, Fourth of July celebrations, and skateboard art at Bedford Gallery.

Now that the sun has officially arrived, get out and enjoy the summer at the county fair, outdoor concerts, fireworks festivities, and a sweet exhibit about the art of skateboarding.  Here are your Top Tickets…

July 1–19: Alameda County Fair
Carnival rides, cotton candy, horse racing, art exhibits, free concerts, and loads of family fun—that’s what the annual Alameda County Fair is all about. Sure to be a hit this year is the Balloon Samba ride, which came from the late Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, admission $4–$8, rides extra, closed Mondays, (925) 426-7600, alamedacountyfair.com.

July 2: B-52s
Wente brings out the dance floor for one of the greatest party bands ever: the B-52s. Come early for dinner, then boogie the night away to “Love Shack” and “Rock Lobster.” (FYI: The “4 for the 4th” offer includes four mezzanine dining concert tickets, a bottle of wine, and reserved VIP parking for $399.) Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, gates open/dinner 6 p.m., concerts 8:15 p.m., $79–$309, (925) 456-2424, wentevineyards.com.

July 4: Independence Day
Happy 233rd birthday, America!  There are many Fourth of July events around the East Bay this weekend.  For some of our picks, visit D-Blog.

July 5–September 13: Full Deck
Art meets extreme sports in Bedford Gallery’s new exhibit Full Deck: A Short History of Skate Art. Explore the individual style and cutting-edge graphics of skateboards, paintings, stickers, magazines, and clothing from the skater community. Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, $3–$5, (925) 295-1417, bedfordgallery.org.

For even more events happening this week, browse the complete listings on Diablo’s Community Calendar.
 

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