The second full week of August is here and the East Bay calendar is filling up. Below: eight events worth your calendar, the city hall decisions shaping property values, and a couple of recent posts you may have missed.
AUG 13 · CONCORD
Music & Market: Carlos Reyes
Free Thursday evening at Todos Santos Plaza — farmers market at 4 PM, Latin jazz on the main stage at 6:30 PM.
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AUG 13–15 · ORINDA
“Present Laughter” — Starlight Village Players
Noel Coward’s comedy closes its run at Orinda Community Park, with evening performances Thursday through Saturday.
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AUG 13 · MORAGA
Concerts in the Commons: Dream Like Taylor
Free Thursday concert at Moraga Commons Bandshell — a Taylor Swift Eras set followed by original songs.
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SAT · SHADELANDS
Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market
9 AM–1 PM. Voted #1 in California.
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SAT · DANVILLE
Danville Farmers’ Market
9 AM–1 PM at the Railroad Avenue lot — produce, flowers and baked goods from local growers, rain or shine.
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AUG 16 · PLEASANT HILL
Sunset by the Lake: King Tritone
Free Sunday evening concert at City Hall Lake, 6–8 PM, with food trucks and a Family Fun Zone.
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AUG 20 · PLEASANT HILL
Summer Concert Series: The Cheeseballs
Free Thursday evening concert at Downtown Plaza, 7–9 PM — bring a blanket or chairs.
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AUG 20 · CONCORD
Music & Market: Three Queens of Motown
Free Thursday evening at Todos Santos Plaza — Motown tribute on the main stage, farmers market from 4 PM.
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Concord
$628M Naval Weapons Station deal finalized after 20-year push
The City Council unanimously approved the financial agreement with the U.S. Navy, clearing the way for Brookfield to build roughly 12,000 homes and a regional park on the former base.
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Walnut Creek
Civic Crossing’s 93 affordable units are now rising downtown
Framing is underway at 699 Ygnacio Valley Rd., steps from BART. The 100% affordable project remains on track for 2027, with applications expected to open later this year.
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Lafayette
31-unit condo project approved for Mount Diablo Boulevard
The City Council approved a six-story development at 3458 Mount Diablo Blvd., replacing a one-story building with 31 condos, ground-floor retail and three below-market-rate homes.
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Martinez
$500M plan could turn the Martinez Marina into a Bay Area destination
The City Council signed an agreement with Tucker Sadler Architects to explore a hotel, amphitheater, event center, restaurants and retail along the waterfront — the start of a multi-year community review process.
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A quiet retreat in the Northgate hills, and the kind of setting buyers describe as a place to recharge.
What East Bay buyers notice first when they leave Oakland, Berkeley or SF for Contra Costa County.
A two-bed, two-bath unit at 3495 Wells Rd with a 30 FT covered slip and direct Delta access.
A look at mettamicrogreens, a Walnut Creek Farmers’ Market vendor, and the daily work behind that fresh, nutrient-dense crop.
