Hello, Insiders!

Your weekend starts here. From vineyard sunsets in Livermore to foodie gems in Walnut Creek, family fun in Danville, and big-city lights in San Francisco — we’ve handpicked the best so you don’t have to. Think wine, music, date-night vibes, and events that make you want to grab your friends and own the weekend.

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Tri-Valley Insider
August 30, 2025

📅 Weekend Guide • Aug 29–31

🍇🍷 Wine Down Friday @ Retzlaff Vineyards (Fri, Aug 29, 5–8 PM)

🎶 Live music, wine specials, and food trucks under the vines. A golden-hour glow, clinking glasses, and the kind of Friday you’ll wish lasted forever.

🎸🌿 Live Music @ Las Positas Vineyards (Sat, Aug 30)

Acoustic rhythms, tapas, and rolling hills at sunset. Think open sky, soft beats, and the kind of Livermore night made for wine lovers.

🎶🍇 Sunday Jazz @ Retzlaff Vineyards (Sun, Aug 31, 12–4:30 PM)

Smooth jazz, wine in hand, and tacos from the food truck. The vines, the music, the vibe — pure California Sunday.

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✨ Who’s in? Tag your weekend crew and let’s make it unforgettable.

💕✨ Date Night Picks

✨ Ready to turn up the romance? From chic rooftops to cozy wine spots, here are restaurants that set the perfect mood:

Modern American cuisine, stunning interior, and signature cocktails in a beautifully restored historic building.

Cocktails at twilight with Mt. Diablo views and the city lights twinkling below.

Wine flights + tapas for two — finish with a romantic stroll through downtown.

Seasonal California plates, historic brick walls, and the warmest vibes for an unforgettable night.

Bold flavors, vibrant décor, and Southwestern energy that feels alive.

💌 Your perfect date night is waiting — pick a vibe and let the evening unfold.

🎡✨ Events & Festivals

The biggest happenings under the East Bay summer sky:

🎶 Concert in the Park — Pleasanton

Summer twilight, blankets on the grass, and East Bay Grooveline turning the park into a dance floor. Free & fun for all.

🚗 Goodguys West Coast Nationals — Pleasanton

Engines roaring, chrome shining, and nostalgia everywhere. The legendary hot rod show at Alameda County Fairgrounds.

🍇 Food & Wine Festival — Wente Vineyards (Sept 21)

Mark your calendars! Local flavors, live music, and vineyard strolls that feel like magic.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Activities

🌌 Summer Dive-In Movies — San Ramon

Float on the Olympic Pool, popcorn in hand, and watch movies under the stars. Pure family magic.

San Francisco Spotlight

Pokémon GO Drone Show @ Oracle Park

Come for the Giants game, stay for the magic. This Friday, Aug 29, hundreds of drones dance above Oracle Park, forming Pokémon characters in a high-tech sky spectacle you won’t forget.

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Until next time,

From vineyard sunsets to city lights — we’ll see you out there. 🌆🍷.