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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival fills both Saturday and Sunday with art, food, wine, and free live music. I’d leave room for a little wandering and a few conversations between the booths. Start the weekend early with Tom and The Broken Hearts and Taste of the World food trucks at Thursday Nights in Orinda.
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LOCAL NEWS
New artwork proposed for downtown Lafayette atrium - Napa artist Scott Haycock’s suspended mobile of approximately 100 frosted acrylic forms is planned for the renovated 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd. building
Registration opens for Orinda’s Trunk & Treat - The annual family event offers timed sessions for children ages 1–11, followed by the season’s final Taste of the World food-truck evening
LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The Child Day Schools: Early Learning in Moraga
The Child Day Schools is tucked into the Rheem Shopping Center, with a tree-shaded playground designed for children of different ages to learn and play outdoors. The school serves toddlers through transitional kindergarten, with programs for children from 12 months through age five.
My own kids went here, so it feels especially good to feature a school that has been part of so many local families’ early years. The campus was named Moraga Business of the Year by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in April 2024.
Hours: 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Full-day, school-day, morning, and part-time options are available.
ON THE CALENDAR
Thursday, September 17
5pm | Opening Reception: Fall Shows (Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art) — See two student-curated shows on war, media, identity, and representation. Admission is free.
6pm | Thursday Nights in Orinda (Orinda Community Center) — Enjoy live music from Tom and The Broken Hearts and food from Taste of the World food trucks.
6:30pm | Free Movie Night: The Misfits (Orinda Theatre) — A divorcée falls for an aging cowboy determined to preserve his independent way of life.
7pm | Sweet Thursday with Leigh Steinberg (Lafayette Library) — The sports agent discusses The Comeback, his book about rebuilding after personal and financial setbacks.
Friday, September 18
6pm | Polkageist (Canyon Club Brewery) — Settle in for live music over craft beer and pub fare.
7:30pm | A Fusion Concert of Indian & Persian Music (Orinda Theatre) — Hear Habib Khan and special guest Parisa Vaaleh blend Indian and Persian musical traditions.
Saturday, September 19
10am | Lafayette Art & Wine Festival — Kick off the festival weekend with art, handmade crafts, local food, wine, microbrews, and free live music.
1pm | Saint Mary's Men's Soccer vs UC Davis (Saint Mary's Stadium) — Cheer on the Gaels as they take on UC Davis at home.
7pm | SF Silent Film Festival: The General (Orinda Theatre) — See Buster Keaton’s 1926 silent-film classic, with a steam locomotive at the center of the action.
8pm | Jerry's Middle Finger (Siesta Valley Bowl) — Spend Saturday evening with live music at Orinda’s outdoor amphitheater.
Sunday, September 20
9am | Moraga Farmers’ Market — Shop seasonal produce, pantry staples, and artisan foods from local growers and makers.
10am | Lafayette Art & Wine Festival — Enjoy a second day of art, food, wine, and free live music at Lafayette’s biggest community gathering of the year.
5:30pm | Phree Thinkers (Canyon Club Brewery) — Wind down the weekend with live music, craft beer, and dinner.
Tuesday, September 22
7pm | Book Club Night & Reunion (Town Hall Theatre Company) — Celebrate Lafayette Book Store’s legacy with author Elizabeth Rosner, a conversation about The Speed of Light, and a reunion.
8pm | Cécile McLorin Salvant (Siesta Valley Bowl) — Hear the jazz singer whose storytelling draws on blues, folk, and theater.
Wednesday, September 23
Grand Opening (Sorso) — Welcome Orinda’s new Italian-inspired bar serving cocktails, wine, and shared plates in Theatre Square.
4:30pm | Rib Dinner Supporting Moraga Rotary (Town Bakery & Cafe) — Pick up a St. Louis-style rib dinner while supporting scholarships for Moraga youth.
Through October 3
Steel Magnolias (Town Hall Theatre Company) — This play follows six women through friendship, laughter, and loss in a Louisiana beauty salon. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Find more things to do nearby in the full events calendar.
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WHERE TO WATCH FOOTBALL THIS FALL
Looking for a local spot to catch the game? I rounded up six options around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, with tips on early kickoffs, brunch, and patio seating. Find your game-day spot.
HOME OF THE WEEK
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Set back from the road on approximately 0.81 acres, this storybook Tudor is framed by grapevines, towering redwoods, and mature crape myrtle trees. Inside, French doors open from the sunny living room to a deck, while the eat-in kitchen brings English-cottage-meets-country-pub charm with dark hardwood floors, a shiplap ceiling, and a built-in window seat.
The home includes three bedrooms, a den or office with fourth-bedroom potential, flexible space off the family room, and a four-car garage. Outside, the mature vineyard, pomegranate tree, and mostly level backyard offer room for gardens, entertaining, or recreation, with the Lafayette/Moraga Regional Trail nearby. See photos and full property details.
THE FORECAST
Mild weather holds through Saturday before a cloudier Sunday. See the full forecast for the rest of the week.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High ~72° / Low ~56°. Comfortable for food trucks and live music in Orinda.
Friday: Sunny. High ~76° / Low ~54°. A pleasant evening for dinner, music, or a brewery stop.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High ~77° / Low ~56°. Great festival weather, with a layer for later in the day.
Sunday: Cloudy. High ~71° / Low ~56°. Bring a light layer for a second day at Art & Wine.
ONE MORE LAMORINDA THING
What’s one thing you always look forward to at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival? A favorite food, a band, or just running into people you know? Hit reply and tell me.
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