โจ Native Elements Reggae Tribute Band, FREE! ๐๐บ
Join us Thurs 9/4, 6:30-8pm in Todos Santos Park, Concord for a swinging dance band thatโll have you moving like you just found twenty bucks in your old jeans. ๐ณ๐ถ
Bring a chair, grab a drink, and rememberโdancing is free, but rhythm is sold separately. Free admission. Family-friendly, dog-friendly๐, and no judgment for dad moves.
๐ตMaya Latin Band & Food Truck Night in Oakley, 9/5 ๐ต
Summerโs not over โtil the MAYA LATIN BAND says so! ๐๐ธ Join us for the end-of-summer bash at Oakley's Civic Center Plazaโwhere the grass is green, the shade is cool, and the music is FREE starting at 5pm.
Bring a blanket, grab a picnic (or hit the food trucks ๐๐ฎ), and celebrate with neighbors under the Oakley sky. ๐
Now Accepting 2-year-olds turning 3 by Dec 1st, 2025
For 25 years, we've created a community where children grow confident and curious. Our partnership approach with families builds strong foundations for learning and life.
Little Angels Country School is currently accepting new students. Serving Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and Pittsburg families.
Side Gate Brewery, Concord Oktoberfest! Sat., Sept 13th
Get a free beer stein, your first pour AND an Oktoberfest beer to-go ๐ป all with your $25 entry.
This yearโs event will feature 4 freshly-brewed German beers, delicious German-inspired food, stein-holding contests, ๐ธlive bands and a craft fair.
๐ This week's discoveries will have you savoring prosciutto di Parma perfection, diving into $4 cantina adventures, and finding truth in simple fish tacos... all genuine, all local, all waiting to remind you why we eat.
The best meals tell stories. Let's find some good ones.
๐ Special Guest ๐
๐ Antipasto Italiano: prosciutto di Parma, salami, olives, French brie, toasted ciabatta โ $25 "Twenty-nine years of Italian passion, recently reborn. This is how you honor tradition while embracing the future." โ Discover Authenticity
๐น Happy Hour Sampler: Quesadilla, nachos, chimichanguitas โ $4 Cantina perfection Mon-Fri 3-7pm with Pink Cadillacs and famous Piรฑa Coladas! โ Cantina Time
๐ Battered Atlantic Cod in corn tortilla with cabbage & house sauce โ $5 Simple, honest food done right - their kitchen crew absolutely rocks! โ Keep It Real
๐ฅ Caesar Salad with romaine hearts, classic citrus dressing & Parmigiano-Reggiano โ $14 14,000 sq ft winery on San Francisco Bay - Top 10 wedding venue! โ Bay Views
๐ Wild Pan-seared Rockfish with house-made Creole seasoning โ $29 Pacific rockfish with mashed potatoes, asparagus & creole sauce - this is craft! โ Creole Magic
๐ Pasta Bolognese with soup or salad, bread & ice cream โ $23.95 Early Bird perfection 4-5:45pm daily - family-run passion you can taste! โ Early Bird
๐ 3 Card Poker Live Daily - Get Lucky with This Exciting Game! 22 HDTVs, $5 Blackjack, Live Hold'em & the best cocktails around! โ Play Your Cards
"Where are Contra Costans spending $180M on home improvements this fall? Guess now!"
๐ธ Four concerts, ๐ three food truck roundups, and a ๐ salsa dance night. And when Monday rolls around and youโre whining โIโm bored,โ rememberโyou had your shot.
This weekend isnโt a vibe, itโs a buffet. Grab a plate or get out of the line.
๐ค Got something cool coming up? Want some action?
Maybe a car show? Summer boutique? Fundraiser? Band gig?
๐ฏ Stop hiding it! Post it on our EVENT CALENDAR FREEโyes, free, like samples at Costco. Click the green ADD button, and bam, thousands of fun-hungry locals see it.
Or go big: ๐ Advertise in the SPOTLIGHT newsletter for as little as $79. Weโll make you famous(ish).
๐ Ask Frank or call (925) 325-0934.
๐ Battle of the Bay: 49ers vs. Raiders ๐งโโ๏ธ
Football season is here and we're settling the ultimate Bay Area debate once and for all!
๐ San Francisco 49ers - The red and gold machine with championship aspirations
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Las Vegas Raiders - The silver and black with that legendary Raider Nation energy
Cast your vote and let's see which fanbase shows up strongest! We'll share the results in next week's newsletter.