Your guide to Halloween events in West Contra Costa County
1. Trick or Treat on 23rd Street (Wednesday, Oct. 31)
One of Richmond's newest main attractions -- Trick or Treat on 23rd Street -- is set to occur for a third straight year.
From 4 p.m....
Salesian drama department presents ‘Everyman’ from Thurs.-Sat.
Salesian College Prep is inviting the community to attend the time-tested play about morality, "Everyman," starting Thursday, Oct. 25, and running through Saturday, Oct. 27.
The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Cafe and...
Picnic in the Point enjoys sun, fun and great music
by Mike Kinney
The sun and music made the perfect pairing on Saturday at the 9th Annual Picnic in the Point fundraiser at Judge G. Carroll Park in Point Richmond.
About 1,500 to 2,000 people attended...
Riggers Loft Wine Co. to host Berkeley singer-songwriter
Steve Taylor-Ramírez, a singer-songwriter from Berkeley, is set to perform his acoustic folk, blues and Latin tunes at Riggers Loft Wine Company on Friday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m.
Named a “Critic's Choice” by the...
Volunteers sought for pre-Halloween cleanup of 23rd St.
Know what would be a treat this Halloween? A sparkling clean 23rd Street.
In advance of the popular 3rd Annual Trick or Treat on 23rd Street event on Oct. 31, which draws of hundreds of...
Richmond museum to host free Dia de los Muertos celebration
The Richmond Museum of History is inviting the community to a Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 27.
The free event will feature music, storytelling and crafts for the whole family from noon...
Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder offering Halloween wedding ceremonies
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The Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder is bringing back Halloween weddings this year, asking residents in a recent statement, "Have you ever considered being married by a fictional character or a bucket of popcorn?"
County couples...
Popular Richmond artist facing eviction; fundraiser launched
An online fundraiser has been launched in support of a well-known Richmond artist facing eviction from his home.
Daud Abdullah can be often seen at many community events snapping photos, or creating mosaic artworks on...
Riggers Loft celebrates season with Harvest Pig Roast
By Kathy Chouteau
Saturday afternoon, the Rigger’s Loft patio provided the perfect POV for taking in some live bluegrass, fine wine, fabulous fare and breathtaking bay views that included the Blue Angels flying overhead.
The Richmond...
Great day on bay at annual North Richmond Shoreline Fest
Kathy Chouteau
A sunny, clear blue sky set the perfect backdrop for celebrating “Bay Day” at the 15th Annual North Richmond Shoreline Festival on Saturday.
Boasting a bevy of free activities set up at Point Pinole...
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