The City of Walnut Creek and twelve of its community organizations are collaborating to present Arts Around August, a month-long program in downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the performing, visual and culinary arts.
Walnut Creek, a city rich in its arts offerings, is proud to bring this celebration, in its 3rd year, to downtown and to partner with many of the city’s business, non-profit and arts organizations. There will be events or activities throughout the month of August.
Experiences for all ages include:
Summer Concerts at Broadway Plaza
First Wednesday Street Fest will showcase live entertainment, booths, kids’ activities, food and wine.
National Night Out
hosted by Walnut Creek Police Department to bring together our safety communities.
Maker’s Market Artisan Fair
Downtown Stages will present different local performing artists throughout the month.
Opera in the Park
Festival Opera Presents: CARMEN by Georges Bizet
Public Art Walking Tour
Bedford Gallery presents “Sight Unseen: International Photography by Blind Artists” on exhibit
The Valley Art Gallery will be showcasing local artists and will be offering a drawing all month to win your favorite painting.
Eight Painted Pianos placed throughout downtown for anyone to play.
For Adults:
Moveable Feast
which is an upscale culinary stroll including tastes from the best of Walnut Creek’s restaurants, with a little sample of public art sprinkled in.
Mountain Shadow Film Society
showcasing Independent Films.
For families:
Family Day at the Lesher Center
Family Mural Walk
“With the Lesher Center for the Arts, the Bedford Gallery and dozens of public art pieces located just footsteps from popular restaurants and retailers, Downtown Walnut Creek is the place to shop, dine and celebrate the arts this August,” said Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Silva.
Please visit www.walnutcreekdowntown.com for more information and a complete calendar of events, times and locations.
Submitted by Chelsey Navolio, Arts Around August Coordinator