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This week in Lamorinda, the holiday season really comes alive. CAPA’s Nutcracker opens its multi-day run in Moraga, our tree lighting traditions continue, and seasonal markets pop up across all three towns. It’s a great weekend to bundle up, shop small, and enjoy the festive energy around the neighborhood.
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📰 Digest
No major news updates this week. Luckily, the holiday season more than makes up for it — Lamorinda is packed with markets, concerts, and festive gatherings. Scroll down for everything happening around town.
🎭 Local Business Spotlight
Lamorinda Improv Theater (LIT) is a wonderful new addition to Orinda’s creative community, launching its first improv classes this January. Founded by local resident Michelle Swaney, LIT creates a supportive space to build confidence, tap into creativity, and connect through improv.
Michelle previously performed, coached, and twice won the top tournament at Washington Improv Theater. Since moving to the Bay Area, she has continued teaching and performing — and now brings that spirit of fun and collaboration to Lamorinda.
If you’re curious about improv or simply want a joyful creative outlet, LIT is a great place to start.
🎉 What’s Happening
Thursday, December 4 - Sunday, December 7
CAPA Nutcracker 2025 (Campolindo Performing Arts Center, Moraga) — Multi-day seasonal performance
Saturday, December 6 - Saturday, December 20
Snowbound: A Holiday Tale (Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette) — Festive production.
Thursday, December 4
9:00 AM | Coffee With The Cops (The Rising Loafer, Lafayette) — Meet local officers over coffee.
10:00 AM | Parents, Kids, Teens & Tech (Lafayette) — Workshop on digital life.
3:00 PM | Protea Succulent Wreath Workshop (Garden Nest Shop, Orinda) — Create a holiday wreath.
4:00 PM | Sip, Shop & Style (reCHIC, Orinda) — Shopping and styling.
4:00 PM | Shop at the Shoppe (Barrel Shoppe, Lafayette) — Evening of curated spirits and gifts.
5:00 PM | Sip & Shop (Vintage Vida, Lafayette) — Boutique shopping.
6:00 PM | Moraga Holiday Tree Lighting (Moraga Commons Park) — Annual community celebration.
Friday, December 5
10:00 AM | Bubbly, Bites, Gifts & More (Solano Jewelers, Lafayette) — Holiday shopping event.
11:00 AM | Santa’s Sleigh Boutique (Lafayette Community Center) — Seasonal market with more than 30 crafters.
12:00 PM | Headlands’s Winter Wonderland (Lafayette) — Holiday celebration.
4:00 PM | Sunday Swing Ladies’ Night (Moraga) — Work on your golf swing.
5:00 PM | Diaper Bundling with Mindful Littles (Orinda Community Center) — Volunteer event.
5:30 PM | First Fridays Makers Market (Orinda Theatre Square) — Monthly makers market.
6:00 PM | Winterfest (Orinda Community Center) — Winter family celebration.
Saturday, December 6
8:30 AM | Litter Pick Up on Pleasant Hill Rd (Lafayette) — Community clean-up.
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda) — Weekly market.
9:00 AM | Santa’s Sleigh Boutique (Lafayette Community Center) — Day 2 of this seasonal market.
9:00 AM | St. Perpetua’s Peppermint Shoppe (Lafayette) — Holiday gifts and treats.
10:00 AM | Bubbly, Bites, Gifts & More (Solano Jewelers, Lafayette) — Holiday shopping event.
10:00 AM | Half-Price Book Sale at LLLC (Lafayette) — Library book sale.
11:00 AM | Santa Day at 5A Rent-A-Space (Moraga) — Photos with Santa.
1:00 PM | Girl’s Crushing It Winter Pop-Up (Lafayette) — Young makers market.
2:30 PM | Art Gallery Artist Reception (Orinda Library) — Meet the artists.
4:00 PM | Into the Unknown: Frozen Music (Creekside Commons, Lafayette) — Peter Pan Foundation show.
4:30 PM | Cider & Sound: Holiday Event (Orinda) — Sound + wellness event.
Sunday, December 7
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga) — Weekly market.
11:30 AM | Jingle Bell Jamboree (Lafayette) — Kids’ holiday celebration.
1:00 PM | Girl’s Crushing It Winter Pop-Up (Lafayette) — Young makers market.
2:00 PM | Author Event: Dick Evans & Hannah Hindley (Orinda Library) — Book talk.
4:00 PM | It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette (Lafayette) — Community gathering.
Monday, December 8
4:00 PM | Food Truck Mondays (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Weekly food truck night.
6:30 PM | Story Games (Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette) — Interactive storytelling.
7:00 PM | Lafayette City Council Meeting (Lafayette) — Public meeting.
Tuesday, December 9
3:00 PM | Boards, Booze, Bites (Lafayette Public House) — Happy hours.
6:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Weekly trivia.
Wednesday, December 10
2:00 PM | WOW Presents: Japanese Aesthetics (Lafayette) — Cultural program.
5:00 PM | Lafayette Chamber Holiday Mixer & Vendor Fair (St. Perpetua Church) — Shop and mingle.
5:30 PM | Moraga Town Council Meeting (Moraga) — Public meeting.
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands, Lafayette) — Weekly trivia.
🎵 Live Music
Friday, December 5
4:00 PM | Project 8 Jazz Band Concert (SMC, Moraga) — Live jazz music.
5:30 PM | Joe Brennan (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Acoustic rock.
Saturday, December 6
4:00 PM | Making Spirits Bright Choir Concert (SMC, Moraga) — Holiday choir showcase.
6:00 PM | The Les You Know at Canyon Club (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Rock and pop covers.
Sunday, December 7
12:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music (Barranco, Lafayette) — Weekend acoustic.
1:00 PM | Live Music Sundays (Headlands, Lafayette) — Local artists.
2:00 PM | Brad Edelman (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Acoustic session.
7:00 PM | WomenSings Presents Peace on Earth (Orinda) — Holiday concert.
5:00 PM | Faye Carol – Christmas Concert (Orinda Theatre) — Holiday blues.
Tuesday, December 9
5:30 PM | Christian Eck at Headlands (Lafayette) — Contemporary acoustic.
🏀 Sports
Wednesday, December 10
6:30 PM | Saint Mary’s Women’s Basketball vs. Fresno State (Moraga) — Home game.
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🌤 Weather Forecast
Thu 12/4: High 59° / Low 40° — Cool, partly sunny.
Fri 12/5: High 61° / Low 47° — Mild with some sun.
Sat 12/6: High 61° / Low 50° — Mostly cloudy, comfortable.
Sun 12/7: High 63° / Low 52° — Mild day, mix of sun and clouds.
Mon 12/8: High 63° / Low 51° — Similar temps, light clouds.
Tue 12/9: High 63° / Low 50° — Mild and partly sunny.
Enjoy the festive energy around town this week — hope to see you out and about.
— Rajiv
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