‘A true cultural exchange’: Irish cast bringing the drama to 2026 Eugene O’Neill Festival
Playwright Eugene O’Neill is known for both his complicated personal life – and works based on it – and his ongoing impact on modern American theatre, with those two factors set to be center stage at this year’s festival celebrating his life and work.
Shows in September: Jazz, comedy, MTV original VJs, ‘Glee’ alum and more at Bankhead Theater
The momentum is building for Livermore Valley Arts’ 2026-27 entertainment season with a crowded September calendar on the heels of last weekend’s successful Opening Night at the Bankhead showcase fundraiser featuring Grammy winner Lyle Lovett in concert.
Pleasanton’s Iza wins dog surfing competition in Pacifica
You might have heard of the phrase “hang 10” in surfboarding. But have you ever heard of hanging 18? Well that’s what Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, has been doing for the past five years at local dog surfing competitions across California along with her owner, David Fasoli.
Livermore’s SPARC taking ‘The Glass Menagerie’ on the road
Livermore-based SPARC Theater has scheduled its production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” – which debuted in the nonprofit company’s hometown this spring – for a late-summer run in Hayward.
Mozart, Brahms and ‘The Little Mermaid’: Pacific Chamber Orchestra sets 2026-27 lineup
PCO plans a robust performance season for the year ahead, with six concerts in the…
Bordes back at Firehouse: Pleasanton native’s Louis Armstrong tribute helps kick off fall season at hometown theater
“A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” gives Pleasanton native Jeff Bordes, whose band is performing the concert in his hometown venue, the chance to celebrate the…
Views in the Valley: Conservancy announces nature photo contest winners
Tri-Valley Conservancy this month revealed the winners of its annual Views in the Valley photo competition, which seeks to highlight nature, agriculture and open space…
