Gen Xers rejoice: Singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb plays Pleasanton. Plus, Moonlight on the Mountain, a zombie pub crawl, an arts and crafts fair, and more.

Fremont Bank will celebrate its 50th anniversary with fireworks at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 3, with the largest employee appreciation event in history. Residents who live or drive near the Alameda County Fairgrounds will be able to share in the magnificent view at approximately 9 p.m. Click here to learn more.

Broadway Plaza is undergoing a makeover to renew and refresh your shopping experience. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's, and more than 35 specialty retailers are open. Parking is available or you can enjoy our complimentary valet, offered 7 days a week! For more details on the Broadway Plaza Redevelopment, click here.

The Plumbery, Luxury Bath & Kitchen in Dublin understands you want possibilities with affordability and they offer it. Visit their beautiful showroom of decorative bathroom and kitchen fixtures today. Mention this A-List when you spend $750 or more on bathroom fixtures and receive a free gift valued at $100. One offer per household. Click here to learn more about The Plumbery, or call (925) 829-1234.

Predicting a women's fertility potential, both now and in the future, is a challenging proposition. However, there are predictive blood tests that can help a woman know how fertile she may be now and what her chances of pregnancy may be in the future should she choose to wait to conceive. Click here to learn how it works.

Celebrate Grandparents Day and raise awareness for the MOWSOS' Fall Prevention Program on Sunday, September 7 from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center on Gregory Lane. Enjoy pancakes, shop at the boutique, visit the resource tables, and measure your fall risk. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-10, and children under 4 are free. Click here to purchase tickets or call (925) 954-8736.

Get inspired and excited about your home! Whether you are a new homeowner or you have lived in your home for years, anyone with an interest in updating, enhancing, or creating a new look for their home will benefit from Danville Home Expo. This free event will be held this Sunday, September 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Danville Community Center located at 420 Front Street in Danville.

Get a bird's-eye view into moments of life on our planet with BigPicture, the Academy's first major photography exhibit. From the dueling moment of attack between a sparrowhawk and a Eurasian jay, to the majestic peaks of a swelling wave captured as solid as a snow-capped mountain, each image in the exhibit offers its own unique interpretation of the natural world through a photographic lens. Click here to learn more and get tickets. 

As a way to thank Orinda for such a warm welcome, Echo Grove is issuing free custom charms handmade by a favorite artisan. Just say the secret phrase! Each month new charms, and phrases, will be released to celebrate local history, events, and the community. Click here for more details.

The Art of Fashion will reveal itself on Wednesday, September 10 from 

6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Neiman Marcus Walnut Creek. Enjoy beats, bites, and bubbly to celebrate two decades of provocative imagery that honors legends of style and design. Take in "Rapid Runway" fashion shows at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and meet Bay Area artists and view their latest masterpieces! Click here to RSVP. Neiman Marcus is located at 1000 S. Main Street. Call (925) 472-6127 for more information.

The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. will hold its 11^th annual Artful Living Home Tour on December 5 and 6, 2014. We're looking for homes in Diablo, Alamo and surrounding areas to showcase and tell their unique story - whether it's a "green" home, one with a fabulous backyard, contains a special art collection or has an architectural background. Click here and submit your home for consideration today. 

The Gala features a gourmet dinner, lively auctions, and a program celebrating cancer survivorship. This year, we are honoring two individuals that bring inspiration and hope to all of us: the 2014 Spirit of Hope Award Honoree is Steve Krognes & Genentech, and the 2014 Spirit of Healing Honoree is Dr. Deborah Kerlin. Proceeds from the Gala benefit Cancer Support Community, providing counseling, education and support for cancer patients and their families. Please click here for more information or call Amy Alanes at (925) 933-0107.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the Danville d'Elegance Foundation, this will be a weekend of events for Parkinson's research and patient care, presented by Jaguar Land Rover. The Tour d'Elegance leaves the Lafayette Park Hotel at 9 a.m. The Gala Dinner will be held at the Blackhawk Auto Museum including auction and dancing. Reservations are required. On Sunday the Danville d'Elegance Concours begins at 11 a.m. down Hartz Avenue In Danville. Click here for more information. 

George Mark Children's House, the award-winning pediatric palliative care center, will hold its Annual Gala on Saturday, September 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Held at the historic Claremont Resort in Berkeley, we will celebrate in style, with a live jazz combo, gourmet dinner, lively program and auctions, and dancing. Please join us to help raise funds to help very sick children and their families. Call (510) 346-4624 or click here to register.

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Don't miss the Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival this weekend at Northstar.  While you're up there, enjoy the perfect cocktail, rent a paddle board take a sunset cruise and more. Click here to read our full Tahoe report.

LINEAGE|Livermore Valley aspires to be one of the truly great Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines in the world. This singular wine is the marriage of the Livermore Valley's finest vineyards and the vision of sixth-generation winemaker, Steven Mirassou. A blend of the classic Bordeaux varieties, LINEAGE is a wine of profound beauty and elegance. Special tasting opportunities available this October. Click here for more information.