Good Morning Tri-Valley! This Weekend is packed with things to do - what are you doing for Father’s Day?
GIVEAWAY - Adult Game Night Next Tuesday!
Comedy Night at Shanti Winery
Friday Events, Music and More!
Father’s Day Happenings
Saturday Events, Music and More!
Wine Dinner at Local Gem
Pet of the Week
Sunday Events, Music and More!
Adult Game Night Next Tuesday!
Who’s ready for an adults-only game night?
I’m teaming up with AMP MODE in Pleasanton for a private evening of interactive games, snacks, and fun.
Think live-action video games, immersive simulations, real-life competition, and a chance to do something totally different on a weeknight.
I’m looking for 15 people and your plus one to join me on Tuesday, June 23 from 5:30–7pm. Go to my instagram post and COMMENT that you are available and interested. Don’t have Instagram? just respond to this email.
And yes, it’s 100% free. No strings attached.
Just a fun night to meet a few new people, check out AMP MODE, and play.
If you’re available and want to come, head to the Instagram post and comment. I’ll randomly pick 15 people.
Winners will be notified on June 20.
Check out AMP MODE’s Team Building page for more info.
Comedy This Friday at a New Location!
Comedy in the vineyards? Yes, please. The Joy of Laughter is coming to Shanti Winery on Friday, June 19 from 7:30–9:30pm, and it’s another a fun Livermore Valley night.
You’ll get standup comedy in one of the prettiest winery settings around, with wine, vineyard views, and a lineup focused on real, story-driven laughs.
It’s a great excuse to grab friends, sip something good, and enjoy a night out that feels a little different.
Save 10% on tickets with promo code TRIVALLEYEXPLORER.
June 19th - Fire It Up Friday! 🔥
🎸🎶 Live Music
Blue House – Wood Family Vineyards – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Highway 256 – Retzlaff Vineyards – Livermore, 5:00 pm
John Rybak + Friends – Hazy BBQ – Danville, 5:30 pm
LunaFish – Las Positas Vineyards – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Urban Sky – Del Valle Winery – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Ruff Stock – McGrail Vineyard – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Second Wave – McKay's Taphouse – Pleasanton, 6:30 pm
Sky Eyes – Lions Wayside Park – Pleasanton, 7:00 pm
Marshal Law Band – Tap 25 – Livermore, 7:00 pm
Bobby Costa – Barnyard Wine Bar – Danville, 7:00 pm
RagDolls – Almost Famous Wine Lounge – Livermore, 7:30 pm
Canyon Heights – Stampede – Livermore, 8:00 pm
Gene Simmons Band – Alameda County Fairgrounds – Pleasanton, 8:00 pm
Sugar Bear Band – Cellar Door – Pleasanton, 8:00 pm
The Inflatables – Norm's Place – Danville, 8:00 pm
GEMS – Meenar – Danville, 9:30 pm
🎭 Theater, Comedy, Food & More
CYT Tri-Valley: Newsies – Bankhead Theater – Livermore, 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Lewis Belt (comedy) – Tommy T's – Pleasanton, 7:30 pm & 10:00 pm
Events are curated from Mark Elster’s Tri-Valley Music Scene, Facebook Events, Vibe Tri-Valley, Eventbrite, and other sources
Father’s Day Lineup
Father's Day is this Sunday and there are SO many great ways to celebrate Dad in the Tri-Valley. Here are a few that caught my radar:
Posada Alta Cocina in Pleasanton — Celebrate Dad the Posada way with great food, wine, and cocktails. Gift cards and curated bourbon baskets also available if you need a last-minute gift.
Blue Agave Club in Pleasanton — Their annual Father's Day Buffet Beer Brunch is back! Sunday June 21, 10 AM – 2 PM. Reservations recommended — call 925-417-1224.
The Cheese Parlor x Ghost Town Brewing at Buzzin on Hops in Livermore — A Father's Day Beer & Cheese Pairing Experience on Sunday at 4 PM. Get your tickets online before they're gone.
Pasta's Trattoria in Pleasanton — Father's Day buffet brunch featuring NY Strip Steak, Pulled Pork Sliders, cocktails and more.
Sauced BBQ & Spirits in Livermore — BBQ, beer, whiskey, World Cup, baseball, and fun. Everything Dad wants in one spot.
Pivot Craft Kitchen & Bar in Pleasanton — Upscale pub food, full bar, and every sporting event you could wish for on TV.
Canyon Club Brewery in Danville — Craft beers, food specials, all the games on TV, and an awesome patio.
Pruett Winery in Livermore — Father's Day pre-party on SATURDAY June 20th, 12–5 PM. They're releasing Heretic, a chillable red wine, plus a BBQ food truck and live music.
Del Cielo Brewing in Livermore — World Cup, craft beer, and tasty bites.
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore — Wine, pizza, and relaxation on the lawn.
Taqueria Azteca in Dublin — $20 for 20 taquitos. That's a Dad deal right there.
June 20th - Saturday Shenanigans!
🎸🎶 Live Music
Risky & Why – Tap 25 – Livermore, 2:00 pm
Journey Revisited – Wood Family Vineyards Summer Estate Concert – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Joey T and Didier – Retzlaff Vineyards – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Rocky Michaels – Homegrown Hops Brewing – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Indigo Impala (Benefit for Tri-Valley Haven) – McKay's Taphouse & Beer Garden – Pleasanton, 5:30 pm
Billy Schaub – Rosa Fierro Cellars – Livermore, 5:30 pm
Ali & The Crisis – Canyon Club Brewing – Danville, 5:30 pm
Forejour (Foreigner & Journey tribute) – McGrail Vineyards – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Surf Monster – Del Cielo Brewing Co. – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Idlewild West – Las Positas Vineyards – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Red Red Wine – Neighborhood Sports Bar – Pleasanton, 6:00 pm
Sugar Bear – Fusion Wine Bar – Livermore, 6:00 pm
Dustbowl Travelers Trio – McKay's Taphouse – Pleasanton, 6:30 pm
The Hurricane Band – Blacksmith Square – Livermore, 7:00 pm
Evan Thomas and the Brotherhood – Cellar Door – Pleasanton, 8:00 pm
Chris Scoville – Stampede – Livermore, 8:00 pm
Twist on Taylor – Alameda County Fairgrounds – Pleasanton, 8:00 pm
Terrie Odabi – Meyhouse – San Ramon, 8:30 pm
Internet Dress – Backstage Livermore – Livermore, 9:00 pm
The Souvenirs – Meenar – Danville, 9:00 pm
🎭 Theater, Comedy, Food & More
San Ramon Farmers Market - City Center Bishop Ranch - San Ramon, 9am
Pleasanton Farmers Market - Downtown Pleasanton - 9am
Jewelry Making Workshop: Wire-Wrapped Shells – Bothwell Arts Center – Livermore, 10:00 am
Adult Beginning Painting Summer Workshop – Bothwell Arts Center – Livermore, 11:00 am
CYT Tri-Valley: Newsies – Bankhead Theater – Livermore, 1:00 pm
Lewis Belt (comedy) – Tommy T's – Pleasanton, 7:00 pm & 9:45 pm
Events are curated from Mark Elster’s Tri-Valley Music Scene, Facebook Events, Vibe Tri-Valley, Eventbrite, and other sources
Epic Wine Dinner Next Thursday!
This is a wine dinner you do not want to miss. I love Terra Mia, and I love Steven Kent wines, so this pairing is very much speaking my language.
They’re teaming up for a special 5-course wine dinner on Thursday, June 25, with each course paired with a Steven Kent wine.
The menu includes everything from cheese, mushroom, and onion puff pastry to burrata with grilled peaches, fresh pici pasta with Tuscan sausage ragù, slow-braised beef short ribs over parmigiano polenta, and blueberry semifreddo.
Wines include the 2024 Rock Cab Franc, 2025 Cab Franc Blanc, 2023 Vincere, 2023 Ghielmetti Cabernet Sauvignon, and NV Sparkling Barbera.
Tickets are $120 or $110 for club members.
Pet of the Week!
Meet Pogo!
Get ready to bounce for joy, because Pogo is here to spring some fun into your life! This 20-pound young adult pup is all hop, all heart, and all the way ready to leap into your home. Whether he's boinging after a ball or springing up for a snuggle, this little guy keeps the good times bouncing. Ready to add some pep and a whole lot of pogo to your step? Call (925) 426-8656 or email [email protected] to start the adoption process today.
Breed: Mixed Breed, Small (under 24 lbs fully grown)/Mix
Age: Young Adult
Gender: Male
Size: Medium
Color: Black
Neutered: Yes
Adoption Price: $200.00 '
June 21st - Sunday Funday
🎸🎶 Live Music
Tim Barry – Alden Lane Nursery – Livermore, 11:00 am
Love Songs & Whiskey – Fenestra Winery – Livermore, 11:30 am
Chris Rogers – Retzlaff Vineyards – Livermore, 12:00 pm
Natalia Alexandra – Rios Lovell Estate Winery – Livermore, 1:00 pm
Girlz Talk – Del Valle Winery – Livermore, 1:00 pm
Loren O – Homegrown Hops – Livermore, 2:00 pm
Sugar Bear Acoustic – Homegrown Hops Brewing – Livermore, 3:00 pm
Debra Knox & Robbie Dunbar – Nonni's Bistro – Pleasanton, 5:00 pm
Open Mic hosted by Gabriel Duffin – Swirl on the Square – Livermore, 5:00 pm
Blue Sky Firefly – Darcie Kent Estate Winery – Livermore, 6:00 pm
J & The Causeways – Almost Famous Wine Lounge – Livermore, 7:30 pm
Lonestar – Alameda County Fairgrounds – Pleasanton, 8:00 pm
🎭 Theater, Comedy, Food & More
Livermore Farmers Market - Downtown Livermore - 9am-1pm
Kirk McHenry presents The Bay All Stars (comedy) – Tommy T's – Pleasanton, 7:00 pm
Events are curated from Mark Elster’s Tri-Valley Music Scene, Facebook Events, Vibe Tri-Valley, Eventbrite, and other sources
