There’s lots to do this weekend, let’s start Exploring!

• Enjoy a Unique Comedy Experience at the Bankhead!

• Fire It Up Friday 🎶

• Dublin’s Newest Restaurant!

• Alameda County Fair Ticket Winners!

• Saturday Shenanigans 🎸

• Top Livermore Breakfast/Lunch Spot Now Serving Weeknight Dinner!

• Pasta Making Class This Saturday!

• Sunday Funday

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Enjoy a Unique Comedy Experience at the Bankhead

Get ready to ROSL (roll on the stage laughing)! 🎤😂

The Bankhead is turning the spotlight around—literally. For Comedy at the Stage Door Lounge, you’ll be on the stage with the comedians in an intimate, up-close setting that feels more like a secret club than a theater show.

This Friday, June 20 at 8pm, don’t miss the hilarious lineup featuring Gina Stahl-Haven, Jill Maragos, Becky Lynn, and hosted by Carrie Gilbert.

Seating is limited to keep it cozy—grab your tickets and kick off Summer Solstice weekend with a whole lot of laughter!

June 20th - FIRE IT UP FRIDAY!

🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸

• Prest On Nails at Wood Family Vineyards Livermore, 5-8pm.

• Joey T. and Didier at Retzlaff Vineyards. Livermore, 5-8pm.

• Elderflower at Las Positas Vineyards. Livermore, 6pm.

• Jewels at The Draft Sports Pub. Pleasanton, 6pm.

• Last One Picked at McKay’s Beer Garden. Pleasanton, 7pm.

• Sun Hunter at Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen Pleasanton, 6pm.

• LunaFish at Del Valle Winery. Livermore, 6pm.

• Sugar Ray at the Alameda County Fair. Pleasanton, 8pm

• The Ripplers at Norm’s Place. Danville, 8pm.

• Foam Riders at Casa Orozco. Livermore, 6pm
  

🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭mc

• Lewis Belt at Tommy T’s. Pleasanton, 7:30pm, 9:45pm

• Comedy Night at the Stage Door Lounge at Bankhead Theater. Livermore, 8pm.

• Friday Night Karaoke at Longevity Wines. Livermore, 6:30pm

New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Just Opened in Dublin!

Over 3,500 restaurants across the globe with 300+ and counting in the U.S.

Tasty news, Dublin! 🍗 bb.q Chicken opened this past Monday, June 16, and I am so excited to try it!

One of the fastest-growing fried chicken spots in the country (300 locations and counting!), they’re known for bold flavors like Golden Original, Honey Garlic, and spicy ddeok-bokki (Korean rice cakes).

The new Dublin location is serving up even more than their signature fried chicken—with comforting Korean-inspired dishes like bulgogi rice bowls, chicken cutlet, and pasta on the menu.

I’m excited to try this spot and will be sharing my review on Instagram soon!

This Week’s Alameda County Fair Ticket Winners!

Congrats to this week’s winners!

Family 4 Packs of Tickets

• Laura Wilkins

• Heather Marinko

• Ricky Hefferman

• Shane Stout

• Veronica Allengui

2 Tickets to Wine Fest with Fair Admission

• Mark Barden

• Shelby Castillo

• Allison Hartley

• Tiffany Rouche

• Dylan Martinez

2 Season Passes

• Emily Gura

• Anna-Lisa Whittaker

June 21st - SATURDAY SHENANIGANS!

🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸

• Locked n’ Loaded at Wood Family Vineyards Livermore, 5-8pm.

• RoadRunner at McKay’s Beer Garden. Pleasanton, 6:30pm

• The Last Minute Band at Las Positas Vineyards. Livermore, 6pm.

• Matt Baldoni at Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen Pleasanton, 6pm

• Indigo Impala at Middle 8. Pleasanton, 8pm.

• DJ, Dancing, and Mechanical Bull Rides at Maverick’s. Pleasanton, 9pm.

• Hit and Run at R place. Livermore, 9pm.

🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭

• Lewis Belt at Tommy T’s. Pleasanton, 7pm, 9:45pm

• San Ramon Farmers Market at City Center Bishop Ranch. San Ramon, 9am.

• Pleasanton Farmers Market in downtown Pleasanton. 9am - 1pm.

• Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir at Bankhead Theater. Livermore, 8pm.

The Press Cafe in Livermore Now Serving Dinner - Mon, Tue, Thur, & Friday.

I got a great tip from a Tri-Valley Explorer reader this week—The Press Café in Livermore just launched new summer hours, and they’re now open for dinner on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays! 🥂

Known for their crave-worthy brunch and cozy café vibes, The Press is stepping into the dinner scene this summer—and I can’t wait to check it out. Be sure to follow them on social for the latest updates, menus, and specials!

Pasta Making Class with Wine at Omega Road Winery!

Talk about a picture perfect Saturday afternoon - learn to make ravioli, enjoy a delicious lunch, and a couple glasses of wine! Your ticket includes: 

• Recipes and instruction on making and rolling pasta

• Recipe and instruction on cooking a seasonal and fresh pasta

• Full lunch, including dessert

• Pasta to take home

• 2 glasses of Omega Road wine

Click here for more information.

June 22nd - SUNDAY FUNDAY

🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸

• Jenny Madrigal at Del Valle Winery. Livermore, 1pm.

• Loren O at Page Mill Winery. Livermore, 1pm.

• Keller Sisters at Darcie Kent Wineyards. Livermore, 5pm

• Happy Minute at Fenestra Winery. Livermore, 12pm.

🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭

• D.L. Hughley at Tommy T’s. Pleasanton, 7pm

• Opera in the Vineyard at Garre Winery. Livermore, 5pm.

• Livermore Farmers Market in Downtown Livermore. 9am-1pm.