A long weekend ahead, plus art night and a classic movie 🍿

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With MLK Day on Monday and schools closed, this week has a slightly more relaxed feel. From a free screening of The Godfather at the Orinda Theatre to a couple of art gallery opening receptions, a family-friendly puppet show at the Moraga Library, and weekend farmers markets, there are plenty of easy ways to enjoy the community without overloading the calendar.

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Thursday, January 15
2:00 PM | Macrame Necklace Workshop (Garden Nest) - Make a handmade necklace in a relaxed, creative setting.
4:00 PM | Sip, Shop & Style Happy Hour (reCHIC) - Casual shopping event with sips in downtown Orinda.
4:00 PM | Carnival of the Animals Puppet Show (Moraga Library) - Whimsical, wordless marionette performance the whole family will love.
6:30 PM | Free Movie Night: The Godfather (Orinda Theatre) - A classic film night with the community.
7:00 PM | Sweet Thursday Presents Terry Healy: The Resilience Mindset (Lafayette Library) - A community conversation on building resilience and navigating life’s challenges.

Friday, January 16
6:00 PM | Single Edition Opening Reception (Lamorinda Atelier) - Opening night for a new exhibit in Orinda.
6:30 PM | Community Shabbat Dinner (Lafayette) - A welcoming dinner to gather and connect.

Saturday, January 17
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda Library Plaza) - Fresh produce, easy weekend stop, always a good vibe.
5:00 PM | “Let the Light In” Art Reception (Moraga Art Gallery) - Meet artists and see the latest exhibit.
6:00 PM | Lamorinda Lions Club Crab Feed Fundraiser (Moraga) - Community fundraiser night with dinner and support.

Sunday, January 18
9:00 AM | Get Better Basketball Academy: Sunday Clinics (Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School) - Youth basketball clinics for K–8th grade, with age-based sessions throughout the morning.
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga Center) - A classic Sunday market with neighbors and local vendors.
11:00 AM | Elemental Rebirth Guided Meditation (Garden Nest) - A grounding session to reset for the week ahead.

Monday, January 19 (MLK Day)
All Day | National Popcorn Day (Rheem Theatre) - A fun excuse to make it a movie day.
4:00 PM | Food Truck Mondays (Canyon Club) - Easy dinner plan featuring King Gyro & Kabob.

Tuesday, January 20
9:30 AM | Immigrant Rights Info Session (Orinda) - Learn what’s happening locally and how to stay informed.
3:00 PM | Boards, Booze, Bites (Lafayette Public House) - Board games paired with food and drinks.
6:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club) - Weekly trivia with food and drinks.
7:00 PM | Orinda City Council Meeting (Orinda) - A good one to bookmark if you like staying plugged in.

Wednesday, January 21
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands Brewing) - Midweek trivia night with a local crowd is back!

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Friday, January 16
6:00 PM | Jimbo Trout (Canyon Club) - Blues and rock set.

Saturday, January 17
6:00 PM | Timmy G (Canyon Club) - Acoustic covers and crowd favorites.

Sunday, January 18
12:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music (Barranco) - Easygoing lunchtime tunes.
5:00 PM | Christine Andreas (Orinda Theatre) - Sold out performance of Broadway and cabaret classics.

Thursday, January 15
6:30 PM | Saint Mary’s Women’s Basketball vs. Washington State (UCU Pavilion) - Home game in Moraga.
7:00 PM | Campolindo Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Ygancio Valley (Moraga) - League game at home.

Saturday, January 17
5:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Women’s Bastetball vs. Santa Clara (UCU Pavilion) - Another home matchup.

Wednesday, January 21
7:30 PM | Campolindo Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Las Lomas (Moraga) - League game at home.
8:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Men’s Basketball vs. Oregon State (UCU Pavilion) - Late home tip-off.

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