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Best of the East Bay You shared your favorites; we tallied the votes and then added a few picks of our own, too. Here are this year's winners.
Meet
TV star Lyndsy Fonseca, coaching legend Bob Ladouceur, pop sensation Zendaya, and more.
Play
Livermore's live music scene, Walnut Creek's rockin' block, and where to get a steak at 5 a.m.
Look
Tips from a hair-coloring Jedi, Oakland's hidden shopping block, and advice from a top stylist.
Surprising birthday party venues, killer kids' menus and great reads for little ones.
Taste
Orinda's cupcake couple, the great pizza crust smack down, and a guide to sexy snacks.
Shop
At-home massage techniques, great deals on gifts and backyard redo experts.
All of the 151 reader and editor picks, and where to find them.
Faces
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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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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 Juliet. Plus, Fourth of July festivities, summer concerts at Blackhawk Plaza and Broadway Plaza, twilight hikes, and more! Click here for our Top Tickets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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EXCLUSIVE RATE FOR A-LIST MEMBERS
Subscribe to Diablo for only $18
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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