ContraCostaLive.com SPOTLIGHT

Thursday, October 14th

"Are You Ready For Some Fun?"

Click! Fun Starts Today!

Today! FOOD TRUCKS in Antioch, KEN COOPER in Walnut Creek, MARIACHI SAN MIGUEL in Antioch. Friday! WILLIE BARCENA COMEDY SHOW, Brentwood, RIPPLERS in Walnut Creek, BONAFIDES in Richmond, HOWELL DEVINE in Martinez, LED-ZEPAGAIN in Antioch, MICHELE LAMBERT in Danville.

 

 

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Don Huntington, aboard the SS RED OAK, opened to the public this year in the Richmond, shipyards.

A Fun Day In Richmond

Every Sunday You Can Board A Floating Museum, Visit A Unique Winery, And Enjoy A Fine Waterfront Dining Experience 

My friend Don Huntington, of 110 Magazine Fame and Ghostwriter Extraordinaire, picked me up at 8:00 AM and we headed to Richmond. By 9:00 AM we were in the Richmond Shipyards staring at the last remaining WW2 Victory ship, THE SS RED OAK, in the dock where she was built and launched for war service on Nov 9, 1944. It was Fleet-Week and they did some special things onboard for the occasion. We were served a fabulous breakfast from the galley of the ship and enjoyed the Rossmor Big Band performance while we ate. Included was a rousing rendition of Anchors Aweigh, my personal favorite. We took in fabulous views of the bay as we walked the ship and climbed many a stair to get to the top of the ship. I admit, it made me a little dizzy and I swear I could feel the ship moving beneath my feet (landlubber legs HA!)

When we disembarked we walked to a large building nearby that said METAL SHOP. Inside was RIGGERS LOFT, a winery. We saw vats, barrels, and a huge bar. They also have a 7,000 sq. ft patio (right on the bay) where bands play (see our event calendar for the music schedule). Unfortunately, they were setting up for a wedding and closed to serving old wannabe sailors.

We took our thirst and appetites to LARA'S FINE DINING, also in Richmond, just a few minutes away, and met a nice bartender, named Nichole, who lives in Brentwood! She likes working at LARA'S and intends to stay, it's a long story she says (aren't they all). It's also in the marina so we could see the Bay from the bar. They have a baby grand piano in one of the dining rooms and play jazz on weekends. I spotted a dessert cart they wheel around to diners (I took a photo of it, if you ask me, I will send it to you), this is a nice place, with good food and service, and incredible waterfront views. I made an event page with all the vitals in it check it out below for some Sunday fun.

 

Click! for Important Details On This Day in Richmond.

 

 

Click! Willie Barcena Comedy Shows

Fri 10/15 & Sat 10/16 

 

Fine Dining in Brentwood

Popular Entrees Include... Seafood w/Mushroom Risotto $28.95, Hot & Spicy Ahi Tuna $28.95, Chicken Saltimbocca $24.95, Filet Mignon & W. Australian Lobster $84.95

Save room for a DESSERT SENSATION, flambe desserts, including Bananas Foster & Cherries Jubilee, Served (For Two) Tableside $16

 

Dining Room, Patio Dining & To-Go Meals 

Mon & Tue 4-9PM; Wed-Sat 11-3 & 4-9PM; Sun 4-9PM

144 Oak St., Brentwood, (925) 634-1025

 

Website | Menu | Willie Barcena Comedy Oct 15-16th | James Clark Elvis Tribute Dinner Show Oct 23rd | Mo Jones Comedy Nov 19-20th

 

Click and Enjoy Mariachi Tonight!

Mariachi San Miguel Band Every Thursday 6:00 PM 

Best Mexican Food in Antioch!

Popular Dishes Include... Cancun Patter $19.50, Combo Fajitas $18.50, Steak Picado $18.75, Two Enchilada Dinner $14.95, Combo Appetizer $13.25

 

 

 

Dining Room, Patio, Cantina, To-Go & Doordash 

Open 7 Days 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

523 W. 10th St., Antioch, (925) 754-1355 

 

Website | See Mariachi San Miguel | Order Online | Order Doordash

 

 

Click! Oktoberfest Walnut Creek

Sunday, Oct 17th 

Live entertainment by Alpine Sound, food by Ludwig's German Table, authentic German and Bavarian beer, costume contest. Fundraiser for SHADELANDS RANCH MUSEUM.

 

Click and Play Tonight! 

$4/$8 Texas Hold'em Poker and $5 Blackjack in the Casino. Watch All Football Games on 22 HDTVs! Don't pay stadium cocktail prices and stand in long lines! We Are Covid Compliant.

 

 

 

 Casino Open Tue-Thr 5:30 PM; Fri-Sun 4:00 PM; Sports Bar Open Mon-Fri 11 AM; Sat 10 AM; Football Sundays 9:30 AM 

2746 West Tregallas Road, Antioch (925) 757-6545

 

Website | Casino

 

Great Food, Sensational Views

Click! For a Taste of Sunday Brunch

Cioppino, also Oysters, Prawns, and Mussels on ice, Prime Rib, & Ham at the Carving Station, Biscuits & Gravy, Salmon, Cheese & Capers at the Bagel Bar, Salads, Fish, Dessert Bar, and Mimosas. Served Sundays 10-2 PM. Adults $35.95++ Kids $16.95++ plus 20% group service fee. 

 

 

 

Lunch Wed-Sat 11-3 PM; Dinner Mon-Sun until 8:00 PM;

Breakfast Service Sat & Sun 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Driving Range Open Daily 6:00 AM - 9 PM. Have You Tried the New Finn Golf Scooters? Golf Lessons For All Ages & Skill Levels

4800 Golf Course Rd., Antioch (925) 706-4220

 

Sunday Brunch | Website | Weds Family Buffet | Champions Menu

 

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The Giants & Dodgers Settle It Tonight!!

The Giants & Dodgers are the last teams to still be playing in the NLDS. Whoever wins tonight starts the NLCS on Saturday. Each team has its best pitchers ready to go. It's not life and death to me who wins but I can see it from here. Go, Giants!

DODGERS WIN   |   GIANTS WIN

 

Nobody wants to read 100 event listings. We invite you to visit the ContraCostaLive.com Events Calendar. Events are listed in chronological order. The first three pages will get you through the weekend. You'll see Festivals, Music, Art, Car, and Comedy Shows. All are in Contra Costa CountyMost events are free! Use the search box if you are looking for a particular event, band, or venue. 

 

Have a public event coming up? List it FREE here, conditions apply.

 

 

Questions? Email Frank MacCallister or call (925) 325-0934