Hi Lamorinda,
Inside: All Ages Play & Craft in Lafayette, Makers Market and Jane Eyre in Orinda, author talks, classic films, the Orinda Classic Car Show, plus weekend weather, live music, and local sports.
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📰 Digest
New sculpture coming to downtown Lafayette: A stainless-steel totem installation is headed to the plaza construction site this fall, adding new public art to the city center.
Have your say on future transportation: Contra Costa residents, including Lamorinda, can weigh in via an online survey through Sept 30 on how to prioritize transportation funding over the next 25 years.
🏪 Local Business Spotlight
With the Orinda Classic Car Show and other events filling the weekend, The Fourth Bore is a great place to gather before or after the festivities. Located in Theatre Square, the taproom features 30 rotating craft beers and ciders along with signature cocktails and a full menu that includes pizza, burgers, and salads.
🎉 What’s Happening
Fri, Sep 5 – 4:30–8:00 PM | All Ages Play & Craft in the Plaza Family-friendly activities and crafts in Lafayette Plaza Lawn.
Fri, Sep 5 – 5:30–8:30 PM | Orinda Makers Market Shop local artisans and enjoy live music in Orinda.
Fri, Sep 5 – 7:00 PM | Orinda Starlight Village Players — Jane Eyre Opening Night for this classic novel brought to life outdoors at Orinda Community Park Amphitheater.
Sat, Sep 6 – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Orinda Farmers’ Market Weekly local market with fresh produce and goods.
Sat, Sep 6 – 2:00 PM | Joanna Hill Meet the author of The Well Being in You for a talk and signing at Orinda Books.
Sat, Sep 6 – 4:30 PM | The Wiz $5 screening at Orinda Theatre, a family-friendly showing as part of the café opening festivities.
Sat, Sep 6 – 7:00 PM | Alabaster Closing night of the acclaimed play in at Town Hall Theatre.
Sat, Sep 6 – 7:00 PM | The Lost World (1925) with Live Orchestra Silent-era dinosaur adventure with live musical accompaniment at the Orinda Theatre.
Sat, Sep 6 – 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | 21st Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Showcase of classic and vintage cars with family activities.
Sun, Sep 7 – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Moraga Farmers’ Market Local produce, prepared foods, and live music at Moraga Center.
Sun, Sep 7 – 11:00 AM | Recreate in the Park Community activities and family fun in the heart of Lafayette.
Sun, Sep 7 – 1:00 PM | Hollywood Dogs: A Ruff History of Dogs in the Movies Film historian presentation with clips and live piano at the Orinda Theatre.
Wed, Sep 10 – 7:00 PM | Meg Waite Clayton Lafayette Library Distinguished Speaker Series featuring the author of Typewriter Beach.
☀️ Weekend Weather
Lafayette
Sat, Sep 6: Mostly sunny — high near 86 °F
Sun, Sep 7: Partly cloudy — high near 78 °F
Moraga
Sat, Sep 6: Sunny — high around 83 °F
Sun, Sep 7: Partly cloudy — high near 75 °F
Orinda
Sat, Sep 6: Mostly sunny — high around 82 °F
Sun, Sep 7: Partly cloudy — high near 76 °F
🎶 Live Music
Fri, Sep 5 – 5:00–8:00 PM | Music on the Lawn — St. Mary’s College (Moraga) Outdoor community concert on the campus lawn.
Fri, Sep 5 – 5:30–8:00 PM | Joe Brennan — Canyon Club Brewery (Moraga) Acoustic set to kick off the weekend.
Sat, Sep 6 – 6:00–8:00 PM | The Les You Know — Canyon Club Brewery (Moraga) Evening performance in the patio.
Sun, Sep 7 – 2:00–4:00 PM | Brad Edelman — Canyon Club Brewery (Moraga) Sunday afternoon set in the patio.
Sun, Sep 7 – 2:30 PM | The Dream Tellers — Lafayette Public House Free afternoon show by a Bay Area trio.
Tue, Sep 9 – 5:30–7:30 PM | Christian Eck — Headlands Brewing Local singer-songwriter set in downtown Lafayette.
🏀 Sports
Fri, Sep 5 – 5:30 PM | Miramonte Matadors Water Polo – vs Alunni
Fri, Sep 5 – 7:00 PM | Acalanes Dons Football – vs Menlo-Atherton
Fri, Sep 5 – 7:00 PM | Miramonte Matadors Football – vs Alhambra
Sat, Sep 6 – 5:00 PM | The Town FC – vs Portland Timbers 2
Wed, Sep 10 – 7:30 PM | Campolindo Cougars Flag Football – vs Alhambra
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That’s it for this week. Between the Classic Car Show, author events, and plenty of live music, Lamorinda has a lot going on. I’ll be getting out to a few myself and hope you have a chance to do the same.
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— Rajiv