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Tri-Valley cities gear up for 2026 Black History Month happenings
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Tri-Valley cities gear up for 2026 Black History Month happenings

Every year during Black History Month, cities across the Tri-Valley hold a number of events that aim to educate residents and members of the public while also celebrating Black and African American culture.

Avatar photo by Christian Trujano 15 hours agoJanuary 28, 2026 8:47 am
Saving their stories: Book on bygone Pleasanton becomes godsend for high school journalism
What a Week

Saving their stories: Book on bygone Pleasanton becomes godsend for high school journalism

January 22, 2026 2:51 pmJanuary 22, 2026 2:51 pm
Creativity blossoms: ‘Flora in Focus’ fills Firehouse gallery with flower art
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Creativity blossoms: ‘Flora in Focus’ fills Firehouse gallery with flower art

The beauty and power of flower art have taken root once again in the Firehouse Arts Center, with the latest installment of the recurring “Flora in Focus” exhibition on display in the Harrington Gallery this winter.

Avatar photo by Jeremy Walsh January 22, 2026 2:40 pmJanuary 22, 2026 2:40 pm
Museum on Main announces 2026 historical speaker series lineup
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Museum on Main announces 2026 historical speaker series lineup

More than half a dozen scholar-actors will be bringing historically prominent figures such as activist Sojourner Truth, former president John F. Kennedy and rock icon Tina Turner back to life as part of the Museum on Main’s 2026 Ed Kinney Speaker Series.

Avatar photo by Christian Trujano January 21, 2026 4:15 pmJanuary 21, 2026 4:15 pm
British songwriter bringing musical storytelling with Jewish ‘flavor’ to Pleasanton
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British songwriter bringing musical storytelling with Jewish ‘flavor’ to Pleasanton

Award-winning songwriter and pianist Daniel Cainer is set to perform in Pleasanton next month for an evening of personal stories rooted in his Jewish identity.

Avatar photo by Jude Strzemp January 21, 2026 3:53 pmJanuary 21, 2026 3:53 pm
‘Viva l’Italia’ benefits Valley Concert Chorale
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‘Viva l’Italia’ benefits Valley Concert Chorale

Classical music fans in the Tri-Valley will have the opportunity to learn more about the…

Avatar photo by Jeremy Walsh January 20, 2026 5:17 pmJanuary 20, 2026 5:17 pm
‘Defy the laws of physics’: The Peking Acrobats performing at Bankhead
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‘Defy the laws of physics’: The Peking Acrobats performing at Bankhead

January 19, 2026 3:04 pmJanuary 19, 2026 3:04 pm
News Digest: Martin Luther King legacy event | Airport unveils new public art | Job expo coming to Livermore Library
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News Digest: Martin Luther King legacy event | Airport unveils new public art | Job expo coming to Livermore Library

January 15, 2026 4:07 pmJanuary 15, 2026 4:07 pm
‘Our Livermore Stories’: Library exhibit highlights adult learner journeys
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‘Our Livermore Stories’: Library exhibit highlights adult learner journeys

January 13, 2026 6:18 pmJanuary 13, 2026 6:18 pm
What’s normal anyway? ‘Addams Family’ musicals coming to both Bankhead and Firehouse
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What’s normal anyway? ‘Addams Family’ musicals coming to both Bankhead and Firehouse

The iconic Addams family is set to arrive at theater stages in the Tri-Valley this month for separate adaptations of the musical comedy.

Avatar photo by Jude Strzemp January 12, 2026 2:54 pmJanuary 12, 2026 2:54 pm
Female cannibals are consuming fiction. Here’s why
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Female cannibals are consuming fiction. Here’s why

January 11, 2026 8:30 pmJanuary 11, 2026 8:30 pm
Valley Concert Chorale holding auditions ahead of Carnegie concert
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Valley Concert Chorale holding auditions ahead of Carnegie concert

January 8, 2026 8:08 amJanuary 8, 2026 8:08 am
Tri-Valley quilting nonprofit announces 2026 guest speaker events
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Tri-Valley quilting nonprofit announces 2026 guest speaker events

January 7, 2026 5:00 pmJanuary 7, 2026 5:00 pm
‘Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices’ exhibit opening at Bankhead
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‘Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices’ exhibit opening at Bankhead

The Bankhead Theater will be featuring various pieces of contemporary art from dozens of Asian artists over the next couple of months as part of…

Avatar photo by Christian Trujano January 6, 2026 3:59 pmJanuary 6, 2026 3:59 pm
‘Tales from the Edge’ one-act shows coming to Danville museum
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‘Tales from the Edge’ one-act shows coming to Danville museum

January 5, 2026 3:05 pmJanuary 6, 2026 4:54 pm
Danville eye doctor sees success with debut novel, ‘Deadly Vision’
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Danville eye doctor sees success with debut novel, ‘Deadly Vision’

December 30, 2025 3:10 pmDecember 30, 2025 3:10 pm
The year in film: Perfect pairings
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The year in film: Perfect pairings

December 30, 2025 12:11 pmDecember 31, 2025 1:15 pm
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