This Week in Tri-Valley

New places, local events & family-friendly picks | Jan 19–25

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Tri-Valley Insider
January 20, 2026

What’s New

  • Pivot Craft Kitchen & Sports Bar, Pleasanton – Opened on Jan 15, this upscale sports bar at 5121 Hopyard Road offers sports simulators, Topgolf‑style suites and even secret luxury rooms hidden behind a sliding Heisman trophy .

  • Union Jack Lounge & Kitchen (coming soon) – The team behind Oyo is planning a British‑inspired lounge at 706 Main Street, blending English pub favorites with global flavors .

  • New restaurant buzz – Early 2026 will bring Mediterranean eatery Alora Social, Turkish restaurant Meyhouseand Indian spot Pippal to the area. Livermore’s Aama’s Kitchen and San Ramon’s Rosmarino are already open, and Del Cielo Brewing has replaced Shadow Puppet with a new Livermore taproom .

  • Services – GYMGUYZ mobile personal trainers launched on Jan 14 and serve the Tri‑Valley. Korean supermarket H Mart is slated for a future opening at 7884 Dublin Boulevard .

Events & Festivals

  • Tri‑Valley R.I.S.E. (Jan 21) – A hospitality‑business mixer with a small‑business expo, interviews and raffles at the Bankhead Theater .

  • Opportunities Expo (Jan 22) – Livermore Public Library hosts a job fair from 5:30–7:30 p.m. with employer booths, resume help and free headshots .

  • GoodTimes RV Show & Sale (Jan 23–Feb 1) – Check out new and used motorhomes at Alameda County Fairgrounds; tickets from $15 .

  • San Ramon Crab Feed (Jan 24) – Feast on cracked crab with pasta and bid on desserts at the San Ramon Community Center; tickets are $95 .

  • Giants FanFest Tour (Jan 24) – Meet San Francisco Giants players and mascot Lou Seal at City Center Bishop Ranch; free with RSVP .

  • Addams Family Musical (Jan 24 & 25) – Family‑friendly musical comedy at the Bankhead Theater .

Family & Outdoors

  • Lakeside Littles (Jan 19) – Free nature play group at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, 9–11 a.m.; parking $5 .

  • Hagemann Ranch Walk (Jan 25) – Self‑guided tours of Livermore’s historic ranch with gardens and animals .

  • Dr. Mary Bowerman Hike (Jan 25) – Easy one‑mile loop with panoramic views in Mount Diablo State Park; registration required .

  • Giants FanFest – Kids can meet players, get autographs and enjoy Q&A sessions .

Exhibits & Culture

  • Modern Currents: Contemporary Asian Voices – Free exhibit at the Bankhead’s UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery, featuring 32 paintings by Asian artists through March 8 .

  • Spirit Made Visible – Mixed‑media show by artist Seongmin Yoo at San Ramon’s Dougherty Station Community Arts Center through Feb 1 .

  • Addams Family – Catch the musical adaptation of the classic spooky family at the Bankhead Theater (continues through Feb 1) .

Enjoy your week – and keep buzzing!

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