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Summer keeps rolling with a pretty eclectic lineup this week. There’s a vintage market in Lafayette, a crawfish boil with live jazz in Moraga, and Lamorinda Idol finalists taking the stage in Orinda. Plus, Front Porch Music brings local musicians to Town Hall Theatre Friday night.
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🎧 THIS WEEK IN LAMORINDA
Prefer to listen? Get caught up on what’s happening around Lamorinda in about 6 minutes.
📰 DIGEST
Mount Diablo BBQ Opens in Lafayette – The highly anticipated barbecue spot at 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. began its soft opening Tuesday with brisket, ribs, breakfast tacos and more (Bay Area Telegraph)
Wayside Social Coming to Moraga – La Chamba Taqueria owner Ben Rojas is taking over the former La Finestra space for a new concept called Wayside Social, which will include an arcade and could quickly become a popular spot for local families
925 Dance Collective Is Rethinking Competition Dance – Lamorinda founders Laura Fegraus and Tenaya Garrett built a competition dance studio focused on rigorous training without the high-pressure culture often associated with competitive dance (The Mamahood)
New Housing Breaks Ground in Downtown Lafayette – Construction has started on Oak Hill, a new 85-residence condominium community at 1001 Oak Hill Road (Love Lafayette)
🍻 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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Roundup Saloon has been a Lafayette fixture since 1935 and is the city’s oldest continuously operating business. The cash-only bar is also Lamorinda’s last true dive bar, with pool and shuffleboard tables, a jukebox, and a spacious back patio.
🍽️ LAST CHANCE: JOIN US IN ORINDA ON JULY 15
Final spots are available for our next Lamorinda Dinner Club in Orinda.
On July 15, you’ll be seated with a small group of neighbors for dinner at a local Orinda restaurant. No agenda and no formal networking, just a low-pressure way to meet people from around the community over a shared meal.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time.
📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING
Thursday, July 9
4pm | Thirsty Thursday (Wine Thieves) — Live music, food vendors, and beer and wine by the glass set the tone for a laid-back Thursday evening.
6pm | Thursday Nights in Orinda (Orinda Community Center) — This week, Lamorinda Idol finalists take the stage alongside the weekly food trucks in the park.
6:30pm | Moraga Summer Concert Series (Moraga Commons Park) — Bell Brothers bring country, rock, and Americana to this free lawn concert.
Friday, July 10
3pm | Summer Fun with Tie-Dye (Moraga Library) — Make a colorful tie-dye piece and bring one item from home to customize.
7pm | Front Porch Music Presents (Town Hall Theatre Company) — A showcase of local musicians celebrating the Bay Area’s songwriting and performance community.
Saturday, July 11
12pm | Eleven Variations on Friar John's Failure (Town Hall Theatre Company) — A clever Romeo and Juliet comedy that reimagines why Friar John never delivered the letter.
2pm | Author Talk: Joanna Choi Kalbus, The Boat Not Taken (Moraga Library) — Hear the memoirist behind a powerful family story spanning North Korea and the United States.
7:30pm | Blessid Union of Souls and Sophie B. Hawkins (Orinda Theatre) — Founding members of Blessid Union of Souls team up with Grammy nominee Sophie B. Hawkins for a nostalgic night out.
Sunday, July 12
8am | Le Pit Club - Lafayette Pit Stop — A casual cars-and-coffee meetup with classic and special-interest vehicles on display.
10am | Contra Costa Vintage Market (Downtown Lafayette) — Browse vintage finds from local sellers at this outdoor market.
2pm | Meet the Maker: Prima Materia (Local Vines) — Sample limited-release wines with winemaker Pietro Buttitta in an intimate tasting.
Tuesday, July 14
5pm | Crawfish Boil with Live Jazz! (Canyon Club Brewery) — Crawfish, live jazz, and an easygoing summer evening at Canyon Club.
Wednesday, July 15
6pm | Priest Ranch Winemaker Dinner (The Hideout Kitchen) — A multi-course dinner with Priest Ranch wine pairings in an intimate setting.
6:30pm | Lamorinda Dinner Club (Orinda) — A small-group dinner designed for locals who want a more social night out.
🏡 HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Set on 1.57 acres, this six-bedroom, 6,156-square-foot home offers a rare sense of privacy just minutes from downtown Lafayette and BART. The expansive floor plan features generous living and entertaining spaces, smart home features, and peaceful views throughout the property.
🌤️ WEATHER
Warm summer weather sticks around for most of the week, with a brief cooldown Friday before temperatures climb again.
Thu: Sunny and warm. High ~78° / Low ~53°. A great evening for outdoor concerts and events.
Fri: Sunny and cooler. High ~72° / Low ~53°. The coolest day of the stretch.
Sat: Partly sunny and warm. High ~82° / Low ~56°. Good weather for weekend plans.
Sun: Partly sunny and warm. High ~80° / Low ~63°. A comfortable morning for the markets before a warmer afternoon.
Mon: Partly sunny and warmer. High ~87° / Low ~61°. Temperatures climb to start the week.
Tue: Sunny and warm. High ~85° / Low ~57°. A good evening for crawfish and live jazz in Moraga.
Hope you find something worth adding to the calendar this week. And if you’ve been curious about Dinner Club, this is your last chance to join us in Orinda next Wednesday.
— Rajiv