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Retro Summer Fun
Ditch the iPhone, and forget that trendy bar. This summer is all about turning back the clock and enjoying old-fashioned fun.
 
Garden Party
Elevate your green thumb, and design an urban oasis, with lush flowers, handcrafted pottery, and rustic wooden touches.

 

Awake in a Nightmare
One mom is learning how to rebuild-and forgive- one year after a reckless driver killed her husband and daughter.

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Father's Day is this weekend, and we have a list of local ideas to help celebrate your favorite dad. Still need to buy him a gift? We've got that covered too. Keep reading and have a great week.

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Top Tickets
TOP TICKETS

Diablo's can't-miss events of the week

 

Thousands of succulents and cacti at the Ruth Bancroft Garden provide a stunning backdrop for East Bay artists to display their work in the annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit. Plus, Oakland A's BeerFest, Movies on the Waterfront, the Aquanuts perform, and more! Click here for our Top Tickets.
JawsJAWS FOR FREE

Free screening at the Orinda Theatre on Thursday at 7 p.m.

 

This month's entry in Diablo's monthly Classic Film Series is Steven Spielberg's JAWS, the original summer blockbuster. As a special treat, admission will be free, so come on out and kick off the summer movie season at the beautiful Orinda Theatre. Click here for more information about the June 13 event.

Built for Speed
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 

Built for Speed

 

Explore what makes fish and boats so fast in fluid at Built for Speed, a new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. Go zero to 60 with the magnificent sailfish and find out how they have evolved for speed and long-distance ocean travel. Click here to learn more and get tickets. 
Father's Day
FATHER'S DAY FUN 

Diablo's ideas for dads of every personality

 

Head to the Father's Day Kite-Flying Event in Berkeley, or consider several other fun ideas for the sporty, geeky, goofy, musical, or wine-loving man in your life, in our blog post.

Grant Balfour GRANT BALFOUR RAGIN' GNOME

Father's Day

Sunday, June 16, 1:05 p.m.

 

Rage and celebrate Father's Day as the Oakland Athletics face the Seattle Mariners. On Sunday, June 16, 10,000 fans will receive the Grant Balfour Ragin' Gnome, presented by Majestic. Click here to purchase tickets. 

 

Floret FLORET IN DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE

Specializing in unique flower arrangements

 

Is your dad the #1 dad around? Does he outshine every other dad? This Father's Day say thanks for being the best with Floret. Lafayette's floral, garden and gift shop is located at 3581 Mt. Diablo Boulevard at The Clocktower in downtown Lafayette! Click here for more information.

OMCA
GO MOBILE WITH OMCA 

What's happening at the Museum

 

Access the Oakland Museum of California via your iPad or tablet to discover what's happening at the Museum, explore videos from the Galleries, and more! You'll love the new enhanced tablet version of OMCA's magazine Inside Out. Now available on the App Store, Amazon.com and Google Play. Click here to learn more.

Martini BEST MARTINI IN THE EAST BAY

June 17

 

Bartenders from fourteen local restaurants compete for the 14th annual Best Martini in the East Bay on Monday, June 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 

Lafayette Park Hotel. Here's your chance to judge the People's Choice Award. Tickets are $25 at the door and include two drink tickets. Proceeds benefit Project Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library adult literacy program. Click here for more information or call (925) 927-3250.

22ND ANNUAL DANVILLE FINE ARTS FAIRE 

Saturday - Sunday, June 22 - 23

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Visit the Danville Fine Arts Faire on Hartz Avenue, and view fine art and contemporary craft displays from more than 200 artists. Enjoy Italian Street Painting, entertainment, Prospect Avenue Activities, great food, fine wines and microbrews. Admission and parking are free. Click here for more information or call (925) 837-4400.

Itrim GIVE EXTRA WEIGHT THE BOOT

You may qualify for a FREE Itrim Membership

 

Losing weight for good is a challenge. But, it doesn't have to be hard. Especially when you don't have to go it alone. Itrim is now seeking participants for a specialized new member evaluation group. Those selected will receive a FREE 12-Month Itrim Membership. To learn more, call 855.MY.ITRIM or click here. Offer expires 6/30/13.
Martina McBride WIN TICKETS TO MARTINA MCBRIDE

Country legend plays Wente Vineyards June 26

 

Our friends at Wente Vineyards are treating a lucky Diablo A-list reader to dinner and the first concert of the summer. Click here to read a Q&A with Martina McBride and to enter for a chance to win two tickets with dinner included to her upcoming show at the legendary winery.
Stelle Bistro LADIES NIGHT OUT AT STELLE BISTRO

Every Thursday from 4 p.m. to close

 

Enjoy a complimentary appetizer or dessert every Thursday evening after 4 p.m. during Ladies Night Out at Stelle Bistro! Ladies Night Out is hosted in the bar area and features live music and a drawing for several fun prizes. Come experience Stelle Bistro's selection of traditional and modern Italian cuisine at 1403 Locust Street or view the menu online

Father's Day
WHAT'S IN STORE

Deals for Dad - plus shopping events galore

 

Father's Day gift ideas from our favorite local shops, new summer arrivals at Vici in Walnut Creek, check out the Chet Pennington exhibit at Castle in the Air, and shop till you drop at Popuphood's Fashion Friday on the Plaza. Click here for the full story. 
Threads
THREADS OF HOPE

Now accepting nominations

 

Do you know an outstanding volunteer who deserves to be recognized? We are now
accepting nominations for Diablo magazine's
2013 Threads of Hope Awards, which honor individuals who help strengthen the fabric of our East Bay communities. We are looking for outstanding volunteers of all ages who provide vital services in a variety of fields. Awardees will be featured in our December issue and recognized at our 2013 Threads of Hope Awards ceremony. Submit your nomination here! 
chow
CHOW TO OAKLAND? 

Popular local eatery eyes popular neighborhood commercial strip

 

Chow's East Bay expansion plans; Havana gets a new chef; Umami Burger and Star pizza openings near in Oakland; Father's Day eats; and more in this week's Dish!
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