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If you haven't firmed up your Fourth of July plans, we've got the scoop for you. Keep reading for a round-up of all of the local can't miss activities to celebrate the holiday. Happy Fourth!

Diablo's A-List is your V.I.P. Ticket to East Bay Living.

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Romeo
TOP TICKETS

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

 

California Shakespeare Theatre presents an inventive take on the Bard's beloved but tragic Romeo and JulietPlus, Fourth of July festivities, summer concerts at Blackhawk Plaza and Broadway Plaza, twilight hikes, and more! Click here for our Top Tickets.
Richard Marx
BANKHEAD THEATER
2013-2014 SEASON

Presale for Diablo's A-list

 

The Bankhead Theater in eclectic downtown Livermore launches their 2013-14 Season with 60 performances including Richard Marx, Paula Poundstone, All-4-One, Vienna Teng, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dar Williams, Smuin XXMAS Ballet, Tommy Castro and many more! From world music to rock and blues, folk to R & B, dance to jazz, country and western to comedy, and much, much more. A-list members can buy presale tickets now thru July 9, by clicking here and using the promo-code DIABLO.

Livery
THE DANVILLE LIVERY

New stores and more to come

 

The Danville Livery has welcomed many new stores including A-Blast, Inc., At Home Décor & Design, Center for Integrated Health, Danville Travel, Essential Aesthetics, The Flame Broiler, iCandy Eye Salon, McCaulou's Card & Gift Store, McCaulou's Home, McCaulou's Shoes, The Nest, Pinot's Palette, Stowers Real Estate, and Tal's Patisseries. Also introducing Acai'-Me Superfood Café, coming soon! Click here to read more.

Ruth
AGAVE & TEQUILA SUNSET SOCIAL

Sunday, July 7, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Make the most of a summer Sunday! Take a tour of The Ruth Bancroft Garden's amazing agave collection and enjoy refreshing tequila drinks, Oaxacan cuisine, and live music by Loose Blues.

Ruth Bancroft Garden Members are invited to a special tequila tasting with Julio Bermejo, inventor of the famed Tommy's Margarita. Click here for the full scoop.

Diablo
VOTE FOR DIABLO'S FOOD AWARDS

Pick the best places to eat and enter to win a free dinner

 

It's time to vote for Diablo's annual Food Awards! Click here to let us know about your favorite special occasion restaurant, kids menu, and more!

 

Pride and Joy
BROADWAY PLAZA'S 2013 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Shows kick off Thursday, July 11 with Pride & Joy

 

Summer tunes are about to take over Broadway Plaza, Thursdays in July and August!  All FREE concerts will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Plaza. This year's amazing line-up features: Pride & Joy (7/11), Nick Colionne (7/18), The Sun Kings (7/25), and Tainted Love (8/1). Be a part of this annual tradition! For all event details, click here.

Itrim
MAKE TODAY YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Experience a healthy lifestyle with Itrim

 

Itrim helps you break bad eating habits, experience simple exercise and lose weight for good. We're not a "diet plan", but a hands-on

partner in your lasting success. It's time to declare your independence and discover a lighter, healthier you. Visit an Itrim center and receive a FREE personal exercise session and BMI test. Call 855.MY.ITRIM or click here to learn more.

Ready to Rock
READY TO ROCK

Summer evenings of live music

 

Make the most of these warm-weather months with free concerts (and cool giveaways) at Danville's Blackhawk Plaza and Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza shopping centers. Click here for our guide to who's playing when.

The Liar
DIABLO REVIEW

Our take on the Livermore Shakespeare Festival

 

With a stage and seating tucked between rows of lush green grapevines at Concannon Vineyard, the Livermore Shakespeare Festival presents The Taming of the Shrew and The Liar. Click here for our review.

 

 

PopUp Plaza
IT'S HOT

It's fast

 

It's at PopUp Plaza.

 

 

Swimming Holes
OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN

Local swimming holes

 

This summer, as your kids tire of swimming in the same pool and playing at the same park, try our ideas for fun and easy outdoor adventures in the East Bay. Click here for our three picks for local swimming holes.
Fireworks
HAVE A FANTASTIC FOURTH

Where to see local parades and fireworks

 

Got plans for the fourth? Celebrate Independence Day at one of the East Bay's great parades, parties, or fireworks shows. We've compiled information on them all into one handy reference guide. Click here for more.
Dish
WEEKLY DISH: MICHELIN STARRED CHEF COMING TO WALNUT CREEK

Pedigreed eatery headed for Avalon Village near Contra Costa Center BART

 

Lauded Peruvian chef opening new restaurant in Walnut Creek; Tara's opens in Pleasanton; Baci Cafe debuting in Danville; authentic French crepes coming to Tri-Valley; new food trucks in Emeryville; and more in this week's Dish!
Popcorn
SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIES

Enjoy popcorn-popping fun with the whole family

 

From Benicia to Danville to Dublin, the East Bay plays host to several outdoor movie series. And best of all: most are free! So, grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets, and enjoy some warm-evening fun. Click here for all the details.
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Thank you for being an A-list subscriber. No, really! We'd like to thank you with a special promotion. Now you can subscribe to Diablo magazine for just $18! Whether you save 25% off our regular subscription price, or 62% off newsstand rates, you'll want to subscribe for yourself, your family, and your friends today! Click here to subscribe online for only $18 and use this promo code: A-List18.

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