10 To Do

Tap your toes to the Blue Devils beat; dad's day marshmellow roast in Tilden

1 Walnut Creek: It’s amazing what an artist can do with a pile of boring, brown clay. In Pots: Objects of Virtue, gaze at the craftsmanship of potters from around the nation, then buy something for yourself at the accompanying sale. Exhibit: June 1–Aug. 28, Sale: June 1-19, Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Dr., $2-$3, (925) 295-1417, www.bedfordgallery.org.

2 San Ramon: Forget the refrigerator door—the children’s art chosen for the Student Art for Education Gala is professionally framed and sold to the highest bidder. Proceeds from the gala auction benefit fine arts programs in San Ramon Valley schools. June 2, San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr., $50, (925) 833-0361.

3 Walnut Creek: Concord’s renowned drum and bugle corps, the Blue Devils,
usually performs outdoors, but this month, you can catch them inside, at the Diablo Wind Symphony’s season finale. The corps will perform with the symphony, then take the stage by itself to perform “Dance Derby,” a medley of dance music from the 1920s. June 4, Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., $15, (925) 943-7469, www.bluedevils.org.

4 Pleasanton: Take the whole family to the 12th annual Goodguys Summer Get-Together. Your hubby will drool over the shiny chrome of 2,000 cars and trucks, while your kids escape to the fun area. June 4-5, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., $6-$12, (925) 838-9876, www.good-guys.com.

5 East Bay: If you love art, don’t miss East Bay Open Studios. Explore the creative space of nearly 500 artists in 14 cities on a free, self-guided tour of area studios and galleries. Maps available at Pro Arts. June 4-5 and 11-12, Pro Arts, 550 Second St., Oakland, free, (510) 763-4361, www.proartsgallery.org.

6 San Francisco: If you’ve never seen Les Misérables, well, there’s really no excuse. If you have, you know it’s worth seeing again. Don’t miss the return of the Tony Award–winning epic musical about a fugitive in 19th-century France. June 9–July 24, Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., $30-$90, (415) 512-7770, www.bestofbroadway-sf.com.

7 Danville: What’s summer without free outdoor festivals? Head downtown for more than 200 arts and crafts vendors displaying everything from oil paintings and jewelry to wind chimes and musical recordings, at the annual Fine Arts Faire. The weekend also includes live entertainment, gourmet food, and a kids’ activity area. June 18-19, Hartz Ave., (925) 837-4400, www.danvillecachamber.com.

8 Berkeley: Dads love the outdoors, so suggest your kids take theirs to the Father’s Day Campfire & Singalong. Bring hot dogs, buns, marshmallows, and long sticks for cooking over an open fire, then enjoy songs and stories. June 19, Environmental Education Center at Tilden Regional Park, enter from Central Park Dr., free, (510) 525-2233, www.ebparks.org/parks/tna.

9 Lafayette: Who makes the best martini in the East Bay? You’ll never know until you sample them all. At the Sixth Annual Martini Tasting, a fundraiser for Project Second Chance, 14 bartenders vie for the Best Martini title. June 20, Lafayette Park Hotel, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., $20, (925) 927-3250, www.ccclib.org.

10 Livermore: Enjoy music outdoors while benefiting children with life-threatening diseases. The Taylor Family Foundation presents Creedence Clearwater Revisited, along with a gourmet luncheon, fine wine, and dancing. June 26, Camp Arroyo, 5555 Arroyo Rd., $150, (925) 455-5118, www.ttff.org.