Events that have not been canceled. Cancellations are ongoing, so please check individual events for updates.

 

 

 

 

ART

 

Valley Art Gallery announces a new show featuring Catherine Fasciato - oils, and Nancy Meaden - ceramics which will run through Nov. 7. Meet the artists Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 5 p.m.. Valley Art Gallery 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek www.valleyartgallery.org, (925) 935-4311 or valleyartgallery@gmail.com

 

Lamorinda Art Council is calling for artists to participate in aRt Cottage 9th Annual Holiday Boutique 2020. The aRt Cottage is hosting their 9th annual Holiday Boutique during November and December 2020.  Deadline to submit work is Oct. 15.  Intake day(s) will be announced at the end of October.  If you are interested in participating in the Holiday Boutique, go to

https://artscottage.blogspot.com/p/artist-submission-form.html

 

THEATER

 

Shotgun Players presents Citizen Brain on Oct. 16-17, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days; Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.; Oct. 23-24 at 7 p.m. both days; Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.; Oct. 30-31 at 7 p.m. both days; Nov. 1 at 5 p.m.; Nov. 6 - 7 at 7 p.m. both days; Nov.r 8 at 5 p.m., at Zoom, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. Berkeley's favorite intellectual comedian and provocateur is back with an all new show! Cost: $0-$40.  For more info see https://shotgunplayers.org/online/article/citizen-brain or call 510-841-6500 or email boxoffice@shotgunplayers.org.

 

MUSIC

 

Gold Coast Chamber Players concert: Bach Inspired. Sunday, Oct. 11 from 4-5 p.m. Live-streamed via YouTube live $20. Tickets and details: www.gccpmusic.com

 

Literature

 

October events at Orinda Books. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. Virtual Book Club.

Allisson Wood will introduce her new memoir, "Being Lolita," a stunning coming-of-age story that shines a bright light on our shifting perceptions of consent, vulnerability and power. Wood is an award-winning writer whose essays have been published in the New York Times, Catapult, and Epiphany. Buy the book in store, online, or by phone (925) 254-7606. After purchase, you'll receive a link to the meeting. 276 Village Square, Orinda www.orindabooks.com

 

Prayer Garden open to all for quiet meditation at Christian Science Church, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda. Everyone seeking a better sense of peace will find a welcoming haven in a lovely outdoor setting. Pray, read, meditate. Books and periodicals with a spiritual perspective on current issues are free to all. Attendant on site from 11:30 a.m. to  1:30 p.m., but all are welcome any time during daylight hours.

 

Other

 

The Lafayette Community Garden & Outdoor Learning Center's annual Harvest Festival was originally scheduled to happen at the garden on Sept. 27, but the event, like so many public events impacted by the pandemic, will be celebrated virtually with a movie. The movie depicts how, even with limitations placed on its members, the garden became a much needed respite during these unprecedented times.  Lamorindans can view the free movie on the Garden's Website  https://lafayettecommunitygarden.org/. Sept. 27, anytime, free Virtual Event for people who enjoy nature, sustainable practices and organically grown food

 

Las Trampas Lafayette is inviting to join a Virtual Tour of the Las Trampas Campus Project. Our campus continues to change daily!

Please register to join us on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Our guests this month will be Steve and Burak from Mueller Nicholls, our builders and Dan Hogue, Executive Director of Las Trampas. They will guide you on your tour and update you on the progress of the transformation of our 1968 building into a 2020 state-of-the-art facility.

 

Friends Corner Book Shop at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center campus reopens for curbside service only  Tuesday through Fridays from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The Shop is still unable to accept new donations.  If there is a specific book you would like to purchase, please request at friendscornerbookshop@gmail.com.  A volunteer will let you know whether or not it is available.  There will also be an opportunity to "window shop" as it will be placing books and other items in the windows.  Please provide exact change or a check for purchase; checks may be made out to FLLLC.  In addition to the books offered for sale in the shop, it has over 1,800 books for sale on Amazon. Masks and social distancing will be required at time of pick up.

 

 

 

 

Political

 

American Association of University Women Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette Branch

(AAUW-OML) General meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., via Zoom. League of Women Voters discuss the 12 propositions on the November ballot. The program is free and open to the public. To obtain a Zoom link to the program, visit AAUW-OML's website at https://oml-ca.aauw.net.

 

The Moraga Citizens Network will host Candidates Night online. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30. All five candidates will attend. For updates and information regarding login access for the event go to: www.MCNMoraga.org. To submit a question for the candidates email: MCN94556@gmail.com by the Sept. 25 deadline.

 

Garden

 

JOIN the Lafayette Garden Clubs Zoom presentation on Thursday, October 8th . Cynthia Brian, known for her column in Lamorinda Weekly "Digging Deep with the Goddess Gardener" will educate on Firescaping. For more information visit www.lafayettegardenclub.com/calendar