ART

Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery presents: Painting with Light — Photography and Watercolor from June 4 to July 9, with an artist talk on June 15. Photographers: Maude Pervere, Stephen Elbert, Suzanne Engelberg, Tanya Knoop, and Watercolorist Julie Cohn. (925) 284-1485 www.jenniferperlmuttergallery.com

The Moraga Art Gallery announces a new show, “Porcelain Poetry/Textile Treasures,” featuring beautifully-crafted, functional pottery by member artist Donna Arganbright of Lafayette and a selection of vibrant quilts created by guest artist Denise Oyama Miller. The show runs from June 8 to Aug. 13. The Moraga Art Gallery is located at 522 Center Street, Moraga. (925) 376-5407.

The public is invited to attend the Art and Photography Show, featuring works by some 80 adult students, at Acalanes Adult Education (AAE). Some items will be available for sale. Refreshments will be served. AAE is located at 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. The exhibit will continue on weekdays only through July 29.

MUSIC

Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park Series continues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Orinda Community Park. June 14: Bay Bridge Beat, 70s Funk & Soul, Food Truck: Kenny’s Heart & Soul, soul food. June 21: Stratify, jazz; Food Truck: An the Go, Asian fusion. June 28: 3 Day Weekend, Motown; Food Truck: Streetdogs, Chicago style hot dogs.

Rock the Plaza Friday night concerts starting at 6:30 p.m. at Plaza Park on the corner of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Moraga Road in Lafayette will feature The Big Jangle, a local band dedicated to playing Tom Petty tunes, on Friday, June 17, and the 2016 Lamorinda Idol Finalists on Friday, June 24. 

Celebrate National Make Music Day at Lafayette Plaza Park from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on June 21 for free musical fun for all ages, including live band karaoke, singing, ukulele music and musical crafts. Make Music Day is a musical free-for-all that celebrates music in all its forms, encouraging people to band together and play in free public concerts. Make Music Day is part of international Fête de la Musique, taking place in 700 cities across 120 countries.

Thursday evening concerts continue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Moraga Commons Park: June 23: Apple Z, Rock & Roll; June 30: Moonalice, Bay Area 60s. Picnic on a blanket or lawn chairs on the grassy hillside in front of the band shell. 

Children who approach a keyboard for the first time instinctively know that what will happen will be unique and special – so rediscover the child in you. Come to St. Paul’s free no charge Piano Improvisation Demonstration and Exhibition (a part of the St. Paul’s Concert Series) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24, whether you are a trained musician or simply want to enjoy some splendid music. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek. For more information, contact Dwight Stone, Music Director and Producer at stonemusique@gmail.com or phone (510) 512-2623

The free Sunday Concert Series continues with award-winning baritone Zachary Gordin, renowned for bringing masterful singing and strong physicality to a wide variety of roles, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at The Kensington, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Reservations required at (925) 243-7592, www.VintageKensington.com.

The MFA in Dance Program at Saint Mary’s College presents Coalesce, an original and distinctive dance work that explores universal themes of culture, community, spirituality, family and the physical body within the context of distance and proximity. Coalesce is presented at 4 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 30 at Saint Mary’s LeFevre Theatre, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga. Cost: general, $15, senior and SMC Community, $10, Buy online at stmarys-ca.edu/forms/mfa-dance-concert.

THEATER

Town Hall Theatre Company presents “Play It Again, Sam” by Woody Allen and directed by Soren Oliver in Lafayette through June 25. Tickets and exact show times are available at www.townhalltheatre.com or at by calling (925) 283-1557.

“Florence Nightingale” performs at 8 p.m. on June 17 and 18 at the Martinez Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward St. in Martinez. Tickets at the door are $20 and may be reserved by calling (925) 518-3277. For more information visit Onstagetheatre.homestead.com.

LECTURE & LITERATURE

“A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone” is an hour long documentary about the life of a San Francisco muralist and painter. The filmmaker, “Mo” Morris, will present the film at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at the Walnut Creek Library located at 1644 N. Broadway, downtown Walnut Creek. There will be a question-and-answer session with Ms. Morris after the film.

KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS

Come to the Summer Movies in the Park Series. Movies begin at dusk on Thursdays at the Orinda Community Park. June 23: “Minions.”

OTHER

KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents author Rebecca Gordon: “American Nuremberg: The American Officials Who Should Stand Trial for Post 9/11 War Crimes” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at Berkeley Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley. Answers, questions and book-signing. Cost: $12 advance, $15 door. For more info see http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2547547 or call (510) 967-4495.

Diablo Ballet and its Teen Board present their first annual PAWS de Tutu event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 18 at the Lafayette Reservoir. Participants are invited to dress up their dogs and enter the dog costume “ComPAWtition” and win some amazing prizes. Anyone interested in participating, should register online at www.diabloballet.org as participation is limited. Registration fees are $30 for adults and $20 for youth 17 and under.

Be a big daddy this Father’s Day by adopting a new kitten or cat from Community Concern for Cats. See the adorable felines at CC4C’S adoption event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, at Pet Food Express in Lafayette and Pleasant Hill, and Petco in Walnut Creek. For more information visit www.communityconcernforcats.org .

Honor those with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers by participating in The Longest Day on Monday, June 20, a sunrise-to-sunset team activity held annually on the Summer Solstice that raises disease awareness and funds toward Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Join an existing team or create your own team with activities that honor your loved ones. Register now at: alz.org/TLD.

ManorCare Walnut Creek Wellness Faire, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at 1226 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek. Local vendors will be demonstrating products, and providing health screenings. Admission is free. Call (510) 340-8453 or (925) 975-5000 to RSVP.

Ribbon cutting from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday June 23 at Sutter Health Urgent Care, 12 Camino Encinas, Orinda. There will be music and appetizers. A tour of the new urgent care facility will be offered.

Celebrate ARF’s 25th birthday by growing your family by four feet. Through June 30, all dogs, cats, puppies, kittens at ARF have $25 adoption fees. There’s no better time to meet your new best friend. Stop by ARF at 2890 Mitchell Drive in Walnut Creek to meet your perfect match, or browse pets online to find your favorite furry face. Standard adoption criteria apply.

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