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š§ BIG Weekend of Events + Hot New Restaurant Alert
Plus National Outlet Shopping Day and Father's Day Car Show

Kids Are Out of School! What Are YOU Doing This Weekend?
Cinderella is Coming to the Bankhead Theater!
Fire It Up Friday š¶
Dublinās Newest Restaurant
Saturday Shenanigans šø
National Outlet Shopping Day
Tuesday Tunes in Livermore - (This Time the Dates Are Correct!)
Fatherās Day Car Show at Blackhawk Museum
Sunday Funday

Presented by the Global Artisan Vintners Alliance
Sip Stellar Wines from 6 Countries!
Wine loversāthis is not your typical tasting! š·
Sip Around the World is happening June 21st, and itās a truly one-of-a-kind experience you wonāt want to miss. Imagine this: youāll get to taste hand-selected wines from Brazil, Portugal, Croatia, Mexico, Hungary, Texas Hill Country, and Livermore Valleyāall in one afternoon. š
How often do you get the chance to explore this kind of global lineup without booking a plane ticket?
This event, hosted by the Global Artisan Vintners Alliance, is a unique opportunity to discover the diverse styles, flavors, and stories behind wines from around the worldāall in one spot.
šļø June 21 | 2ā5pm | Martinelli Event Center, Livermore
šļø Tickets are only $60 and you can save $10 per ticket with Promo Code CAB10
Letās sip the world, one glass at a time!

Presented by The Bankhead Theater
Cinderella - A Show for the Entire Family!
Glass slippers are BACK this summerāthanks to Tri-Valley Theatre Company! šāØ
Get ready for a magical night at the theater with Rodgers + Hammersteinās Cinderella, the Broadway adaptation of the beloved classic. This isnāt your grandmaās fairy taleāthis version blends timeless songs like āIn My Own Little Corner,ā āImpossible/Itās Possible,ā and āTen Minutes Agoā with a fresh, funny, and romantic script by Tony-nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
Itās sweet, smart, and just the right amount of sparkly. An amazing show for the entire family! Donāt miss your chance to see this modern take on a story we all know and love!

June 13th - FIRE IT UP FRIDAY!
šøš¶ Live Music š¶ šø
Happy Minute at Wood Family Vineyards Livermore, 5-8pm.
Lisa Long at Retzlaff Vineyards. Livermore, 5-8pm.
Yolo Hot Club at Las Positas Vineyards. Livermore, 6pm.
Maddy Hudson at The Draft Sports Pub. Pleasanton, 6pm.
Carnaval! at Wente Vinyeards. Livermore, 7:30pm.
Matt Baldoni at Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen Pleasanton, 6pm.
Foam Riders at Del Valle Winery. Livermore, 6pm.
WAR at the Alameda County Fair. Pleasanton, 8pm
Papa Joe & the New Deal at Normās Place. Danville, 8pm.
Ruff Stock at Casa Orozco. Livermore, 6pm
š š¤ Comedy, Theater, & Other Events š¤šmc
D.L. Hughley at Tommy Tās. Pleasanton, 7:30pm, 10pm
CYT Anastasia: The Musica at Bankhead Theater. Livermore, 2pm and 7pm.

Bodrum Serving Up Tasty Turkish Cuisine in Dublin!
Iām a huge fan of Fatih Ulasās other Tri-Valley and East Bay restaurants, so Iām genuinely excited about his newest spotāBodrum Mezze & Cocktails!
I havenāt had a chance to dine in just yet, but I couldnāt wait to give you a little sneak peek. The Turkish-inspired menu looks amazingāgrilled meats, fresh seafood, and delicious small plates made for sharing. š
Bodrum is high on my foodie to-do list, so stay tuned for a full review and some drool-worthy #foodiePhotos coming your way soon!

June 14th - SATURDAY SHENANIGANS!
šøš¶ Live Music š¶ šø
Wheel House at McKayās Beer Garden. Pleasanton, 6:30pm
Salvage Title at Las Positas Vineyards. Livermore, 6pm.
Maddie Hudson at Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen Pleasanton, 6pm
Re-Wind 80ās Band at R Place. Livermore, 9pm.
Mark Bettencourtās Aftermath at Main Street Brewery. Pleasanton, 8pm.
DJ, Dancing, and Mechanical Bull Rides at Maverickās. Pleasanton, 9pm.
East Bay Grooveline at Del Valle Winery. Livermore, 6pm
š š¤ Comedy, Theater, & Other Events š¤š
D.L. Hughley at Tommy Tās. Pleasanton, 7pm, 9:45pm
San Ramon Farmers Market at City Center Bishop Ranch. San Ramon, 9am.
Pups on the Patio at Murrietaās Well. Livermore, 12-4pm
Pleasanton Farmers Market in downtown Pleasanton. 9am - 1pm.
National Shopping Outlet Day at San Francisco Premium Outlets.
CYT Anastasia: The Musical at Bankhead Theater. Livermore, 2pm and 7pm.

Celebrate Fatherās Day in Style!
If the dad in your life is into cars, Danvilleās Blackhawk Museum is the place to be this Sunday! The 4th Annual Jon Snyder Memorial Fatherās Day Car Show will be epic! Hereās what to expect:
A stunning lineup of classic and modern cars on display
Live music from Juke Joint performing from 10:00 AM ā 1:00 PM
Family-friendly activities happening throughout the day
Trophies awarded for:
Peopleās Choice
Docentās Choice
Staff Choice
Delicious food and drink offerings available on-site (vendors TBA)
The first 100 registered vehicles receive a free goodie bag

National Outlet Shopping Day
Itās not just a day, itās a whole weekend of deals! šļø
Donāt miss the National Outlet Shopping Weekend at San Francisco Premium Outlets, happening June 12ā14. Itās the biggest outlet savings event of the year, with major deals from 120+ retailersājust in time to refresh your summer wardrobe.
š Free Tote Alert!
Snag a limited-edition tote bag at the branded tents ThursdayāSaturday, June 12ā14 (while supplies last!).
šØ Shop & Get Rewarded
Spend $500+ in same-day purchases and receive a complimentary sketch portraitājust stop by Suite 3030, across from Skechers, between 12ā4pm (June 12ā14).
š Family Fun, Too!
Friday & Saturday (June 13ā14), 12ā4PM
Bring the whole crew for:
šø 360 Photo Booth
š«§ Bubble House
š§ Special frozen treats
š Giveaways, prizes & more
Itās a full weekend of fun, savings, and sunshine!

Tuesday Tunes Lineup in Livermore! For Real This Time!
I am so sorry! Last week I shared a previous year lineup for Tuesday Tunes, so here is the REAL one for 2025! Thank you to the many readers who pointed out the mistake!


June 15th - SUNDAY FUNDAY
šøš¶ Live Music š¶ šø
Sunday Jam at Pine Street Bar. Livermore, 2pm.
The Snarky Cats at Retzlaff Vineyards. Livermore, 12pm.
David Correa at Darcie Kent Wineyards. Livermore, 5pm
Happy Minute at Fenestra Winery. Livermore, 12pm.
š š¤ Comedy, Theater, & Other Events š¤š
D.L. Hughley at Tommy Tās. Pleasanton, 7pm
Livermore Farmers Market in Downtown Livermore. 9am-1pm.
