Best Of Editor Picks

June 2009

Looking for Somewhere Cool to Take the Kids this Summer?

07/07/09

Looking for Somewhere Cool to Take the Kids this Summer?

Reflections, the Exploratorium’s summer investigation into mirrors, will keep all ages entertained

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4th of July Roundup

07/02/09

4th of July Roundup

From Alameda to the Tri-Valley, there are lots of ways to celebrate Independence Day, East Bay-style.

Posted at 09:35 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

Ultimate Summer Concert Tip: Buy 4-pack and 6-pack lawn seats for the Pavilion and Shoreline today, pay no service charge

07/01/09

Ultimate Summer Concert Tip: Buy 4-pack and 6-pack lawn seats for the Pavilion and Shoreline today, pay no service charge

Want to catch a concert on the cheap? Check out Livenation's new "No-Service-Fee" Wednesday.

Posted at 09:28 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

One Stop for the Hottest Rides and Freshest Produce in Concord

06/30/09

One Stop for the Hottest Rides and Freshest Produce in Concord

A car show will be joining the market as part of the Thursday Music and Market series on July 2.

Posted at 09:35 AM | Permalink

Bay Area Native Brings Her Art Back Home

06/30/09

Bay Area Native Brings Her Art Back Home

Jessica Martin’s exhibition opens July 3 at the SLATE Art & Design in Oakland.

Posted at 09:34 AM | Permalink

Alameda County Fair begins this week

06/29/09

Alameda County Fair begins this week

Catch carnival rides, concerts, horse racing, and loads of fun for the whole family in Pleasanton, July 1-17.

Posted at 01:44 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

Wine, Dine, and Stroll with the Animals of the Oakland Zoo

06/25/09

Wine, Dine, and Stroll with the Animals of the Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo’s 17th Annual Walk in the Wild takes place on Saturday, June 27.

Posted at 09:40 AM | Permalink

Diablo Fit: Power Plate Workouts #3

06/24/09

Diablo Fit: Power Plate Workouts #3

Diablo's Editor-in-Chief nails her Power Plate workout at Renaissance Club Sport.

Posted at 02:00 PM | Permalink

Top Tickets: June 24-30

06/24/09

Top Tickets: June 24-30

Diablo's picks for the can't-miss events of the coming week: Walnut Creek's Wine Walk, the U.S. Bocce Ball Championships in Livermore, the King Tut exhibit returns to San Francisco, and Festival Opera's Opera in the Park.

Posted at 11:19 AM | Permalink

Diablo Fit: President’s Cup Showcases Trophy at the Stadium Pub Walnut Creek

06/22/09

Diablo Fit: President’s Cup Showcases Trophy at the Stadium Pub Walnut Creek

This weekend's U.S. Open foreshadows big-time golf tournament in the Bay Area this fall—tickets still available.

Posted at 03:24 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2

Sully makes cameo in rock video

06/22/09

Sully makes cameo in rock video

Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani's new band, Chickenfoot, gets Danville's favorite hero pilot to rock out in video

Posted at 10:48 AM | Permalink

Plenty of new to do on Father’s Day

06/19/09

Plenty of new to do on Father’s Day

Father’s Day doesn’t have to be a routine; check out our list of fun activities to do with dad this weekend.

Posted at 08:13 AM | Permalink

Uptown Unveiled Street Fair Tonight

06/18/09

Uptown Unveiled Street Fair Tonight

Downtown Oakland's new arts and entertainment district will be celebrated tonight.

Posted at 11:11 AM | Permalink

Top Tickets: June 17-23

06/17/09

Top Tickets: June 17-23

Diablo's picks for the can't-miss events of the coming week: Indie films Gong Show-style in Livermore, Uptown Unveiled, Sculpture in the Garden, Danville Fine Arts Faire, and the Bay Bridge Series comes home to Oakland.

Posted at 11:49 AM | Permalink

Diablo Theatre Company Delivers Another Fan Favorite with "Hello, Dolly!"

06/17/09

Diablo Theatre Company Delivers Another Fan Favorite with "Hello, Dolly!"

Last year, fans of Diablo Theatre Company (formerly Diablo Light Opera Company) voted Hello, Dolly! into the 2009 line up, and DTC doesn't let them down.

Posted at 11:26 AM | Permalink

Diablo Fit: Power Plate Workouts #2

06/17/09

Diablo Fit: Power Plate Workouts #2

Diablo's Editor-in-Chief goes through her first full workout at Renaissance Club Sport.

Posted at 09:35 AM | Permalink

06/14/09

Author M.J. Ryan visits Clayton Books

Walnut Creek author's newest book offers insights about adapting to our rapidly changing world.

Posted at 01:02 PM | Permalink

Booksigning Dinner with "Biodeva" Tuesday Night

06/14/09

Booksigning Dinner with "Biodeva" Tuesday Night

Diablo "Woman to Watch" Novella Carpenter celebrates the release of her new book on urban farming with dinner at Berkeley's Eccolo.

Posted at 01:45 AM | Permalink

Top Tickets: June 10-16

06/12/09

Top Tickets: June 10-16

Diablo's picks for the can't-miss events of the coming week: Hello Dolly!, Jaws at Jack London Square, the Livermore Rodeo, Walnut Creek's Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale, and author M.J. Ryan in Clayton.

Posted at 01:16 PM | Permalink

Ultimate Concert Ticket Contest! Win tickets to see Poncho Sanchez at Yoshi's Oakland

06/12/09

Ultimate Concert Ticket Contest! Win tickets to see Poncho Sanchez at Yoshi's Oakland

Latin Jazz legend brings his band to Yoshi's June 26–28—and we're sending two lucky Diablo readers to check it out!

Posted at 10:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 4

Competition for Dancing Scholarships this Weekend

06/11/09

Competition for Dancing Scholarships this Weekend

Contra Costa Ballet Centre is holding its second annual competition for dancing scholarships on Sunday.

Posted at 04:58 PM | Permalink

Diablo Fit: Power Plate Workouts

06/11/09

Diablo Fit: Power Plate Workouts

Diablo's editor tries a cutting-edge machine for her summer workouts.

Posted at 12:33 PM | Permalink

Bawdy Burlesques in the East Bay

06/11/09

Bawdy Burlesques in the East Bay

Danville lingerie boutique, Original Sin, puts on exciting burlesque shows to remember, including tonight in Alameda.

Posted at 12:24 PM | Permalink

Win tickets to see jazz legend Poncho Sanchez at Yoshi's Oakland

06/10/09

Win tickets to see jazz legend Poncho Sanchez at Yoshi's Oakland

The Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band has a series of shows scheduled for Yoshi's Oakland. We're sending two readers for free.

Posted at 06:48 PM | Permalink

Art Talks at Knoxx begins today

06/10/09

Art Talks at Knoxx begins today

Meet artists from the Lafayette Gallery while enjoying complimentary appetizers.

Posted at 11:39 AM | Permalink

Diablo Fit: From Accident to Alcatraz

06/09/09

Diablo Fit: From Accident to Alcatraz

Dublin resident Andy May will compete in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this Sunday nine years after having his left leg amputated.

Posted at 12:49 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

Top Tickets: June 3-9

06/06/09

Top Tickets: June 3-9

Diablo's picks for the can't-miss events of the coming week: Country Joe McDonald, American Idol's Jordin Sparks, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Walnut Creek's Art & Wine Festival, and East Bay Open Studios.

Posted at 12:12 PM | Permalink

Killing My Lobster Hits the State's Funny Bone

06/05/09

Killing My Lobster Hits the State's Funny Bone

California-themed comedy production is a fun show with biting humor.

Posted at 10:36 AM | Permalink

Ask an astronaut: Shane Kimbrough visits Chabot Space and Science Center

06/04/09

Ask an astronaut: Shane Kimbrough visits Chabot Space and Science Center

NASA Endeavor astronaut to visit Chabot Space and Science Center on Friday, June 5.

Posted at 12:53 PM | Permalink

Mention Diablo and get $20 off Dionne Warwick/Sinbad tickets this Saturday

06/04/09

Mention Diablo and get $20 off Dionne Warwick/Sinbad tickets this Saturday

Great deal on tickets to benefit concert for the Carol Anne Read Breast Health Center in Oakland.

Posted at 11:19 AM | Permalink

Livermore High Alum Gets 300th Major League win

06/04/09

Livermore High Alum Gets 300th Major League win

San Francisco Giants' pitcher Randy Johnson achieves for milestone victory in Washington D.C.

Posted at 03:55 AM | Permalink

Ultimate Concert Ticket Contest! Win tickets to see three jazz legends at Yoshi's San Francisco on Monday, June 8

06/03/09

Ultimate Concert Ticket Contest! Win tickets to see three jazz legends at Yoshi's San Francisco on Monday, June 8

Enter to win tickets to see jazz giants Charlie Haden, Bobby Hutcherson, and George Cables on Monday, June 8 at Yoshi's in San Francisco.

Posted at 10:47 AM | Permalink

Diablo Fit: Lake Tahoe Open for Summer

06/03/09

Diablo Fit: Lake Tahoe Open for Summer

The mountain getaway offers plenty of great hot weather activities—check out a few budget-friendly options at Northstar.

Posted at 08:01 AM | Permalink

Tell us your Favorite Concerts

06/01/09

Tell us your Favorite Concerts

Senior Editor Peter Crooks chose John Prine at the Warfield and Green Day at the Fox as his tops this year. Tell us yours.

Posted at 03:56 PM | Permalink

06/01/09

Foot Relief

Dublin's Foot Logic Reflexology offering good deal to first-time customers.

Posted at 12:02 PM | Permalink

Diablo's Pete Crooks on the KFOG Morning Show Tuesday morning

06/01/09

Diablo's Pete Crooks on the KFOG Morning Show Tuesday morning

Tune in to 104.5 FM just after 8 a.m. to hear Pete talk about the Ultimate Summer Concert guide in our June issue.

Posted at 06:26 AM | Permalink