Art

Valley Art Gallery announces: “Enchanted Wilderness”: Watercolors by Karen Kramer, Feb. 6 - March 16. Free, open to the public. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at other times by appointment 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek, www.valleyartgallery.org; (925) 935-4311

Music

The Sunday Paper at the Town Hall Theatre on Sunday, March 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. The Sunday Paper is known for their crisp, tight sound with former and current members of Tower Of Power, Cold Blood, Sly & The Family Stone, and Santana.$45 Early Bird Special until Feb. 1, $55 after Feb. 1. Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School Street, Lafayette. For tickets go to https://SundayPaperMarch10.eventbrite.com.

Step into the glitz and glamour of the Roaring ‘20s and join the Campolindo High School Music Boosters for an evening filled with live music from the talented Campo Jazz Band on March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Perpetua’s in Lafayette. Get ready to dance the night away and dress to impress in your finest 1920s attire, or whatever makes you happy! You can brush up on your moves with an optional dance lesson or indulge in appetizers and a delicious buffet dinner and dessert, sip on refreshing drinks, and dive into the excitement of our raffle and silent auction. Funds raised will aid in purchasing sheet music, cover coaching fees, instrument repairs, and make musical trips and tours a reality. Tickets on sale at www.campomusic.org.

Town Hall Theatre Company present: Sing-Along Series: Hairspray. Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School Street, Lafayette. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.townhalltheatre.com/sing-along-hairspray

Theatre

Diablo Ballet continues its 30th Season with the romantic Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding, a world premiere ballet by Penny Saunders, and an encore presentation of Gerald Arpino’s festive Confetti. Lesher Center for the Arts, located at 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Performances are: Friday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 pm. Single tickets are on sale now ($28 - $57) with senior and youth pricing available. For tickets, call (925) 943-SHOW (7469) or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or www.diabloballet.org.

Literature

Calling all kids who like to draw! The Friends of the Lafayette Library Bookmark Contest is happening again! The contest is open to all Lafayette Students in grades K-8th. Entry forms may be obtained from your school library and at the main desk of the Lafayette Library. The deadline for the entries is Friday March 1. Each winner will receive a gift certificate for a local bookstore and the Friends Corner Book Shop, and a complimentary framing of the winning bookmark by Anthony's Custom Picture Framers. Our Awards ceremony will take place April 25. All winning bookmarks will be printed and given to patrons of the Lafayette Library, Friends Corner Book Shop and the individual school libraries. For more information contact: Kae865@hotmail.com

Sweet Thursday hosts Bianca Bosker, writer of Get the Picture, on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the DTCH at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center. In Get the Picture, Bosker throws herself into the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and, of course, artists themselves – the kind who work multiple jobs to afford their studios while scrabbling to get eyes on their art. The program is free, but registration is required at tinyurl.com/sweet-Feb2024. The doors will open at 6:30 for coffee and sweets and Orinda Books will be on-site selling copies of the book. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.

Other

Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition. Introducing the first Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition! Win $1,000 to launch or grow your business. The competition is a fun way to promote youth entrepreneurship among Kindergarten through 12th grade students in Contra Costa County. When young people succeed as entrepreneurs, they improve their own lives while also contributing to the economic development of their local communities. Visit www.contracostasharktank.org to learn more. Winners selected by a panel of judges on Feb. 6 at the Lafayette Library.

Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center 4th Annual Drive-Thru Crab Feed. Order online by Sunday, Feb. 4. www.xenophontrc.org

Orinda Scout Troop 303 invites children ages 11-18 to Open Houses on Monday, Feb. 12 and Monday, March 25. Scouts learn valuable life skills, organize and lead outings, can participate in summer camp experiences, and mentor younger scouts—all while exploring interests and hobbies with friends. Both meetings will be held at 66 St. Stephen’s Drive in Orinda and begin at 7:30 pm. For more information, please email troop303g@gmail.com or visit our website at www.troopwebhost.org/Troop303Orinda for details.

Wine and Tapas Speaker Series host a conversation on the power of pilgrimage as a method to enrich life’s journey. Often a tool used by religious pilgrims the world over, this model can reframe our local journeys to add in intentionality and depth. Michael Drell of the Graduate Theological Union, not only brings years of international experience to the conversation, he has applied the wisdom of this practice to journeys to the Mission District, local arts and culture. Sunday, Feb. 4, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Creekside Commons 1035 Carol Lane. Donations welcome at the door, bring a drink or small plate to share.

Have you always wanted to try ballet but always felt intimidated by it? If so, come try one FREE session in a no judgement, highly supportive environment to start learning about what a great discipline ballet can be for your body, mind, and spirit. Classes offered in two different levels beginning Feb. 5 on Mondays and Fridays, 10 to 11:15 a.m. at 1018 Almanor Lane, Lafayette. All ages welcome. Please email ycfdance@gmail.com for more details.

Contribute your family recipes to Moraga's 50th Anniversary Community Cookbook. This cookbook will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the town and will be a keepsake for your family for years to come. Be a part of history! Visit https://cc.recipes/moraga. Recipes are due Feb. 28. Cookbooks will be available to purchase beginning summer of 2024.

Garden

Lafayette Garden Club monthly meeting begins on Feb. 8 at 9:30 a.m. for social time and nibbles before a short business meeting at 10 a.m. At 10:30, club member Wendi Shively will moderate a panel discussion on How Landscapes Can Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change in Our Community. The panel will be made up of Pamela Berstler of G3 - Green Gardens Group, Heather Cooley of the Pacific Institute, and Wei-Tai Kwok of the Climate Reality Project and a Lafayette City Council Member. The Club meets at the Lafayette Veterans Hall, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. It is free to attend. Please visit www.lafayettegardenclub.com for more information.