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Good morning, Walnut Creek! 👋 There’s a lot happening around this week 🍋🟩. A new restaurant and bar is coming to Downtown; Masses says its long-awaited return is just weeks away, and we’re throwing it back with a Walnut Creek spot you might remember: Hoky’s Beef Burgers. Plus, we’re checking out Mediterranean favorites at Manakish and rounding up a packed weekend of live music, 90’s hip-hop, outdoor movies, nightlife, and more. Here’s what’s happening around the creek this week. 👇
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Salt & Lime Coming Soon to Downtown Walnut Creek 🍋🟩
Another new dining concept is headed to Downtown Walnut Creek. Salt & Lime is preparing to open at 1521 N. Main Street, taking over the former Oyama Sushi space next to 1515 Restaurant & Lounge.
The new concept is expected to operate as a full-service restaurant and bar, with an official opening date still to come.
Keep an eye out for more details as Salt & Lime gets closer to opening, and follow @saltandlimewc on Instagram for updates.
Masses Sports Bar Says Reopening Is Just Weeks Away
Masses Sports Bar & Grill shared a promising update on its return to Walnut Creek. While the longtime local favorite won’t be open for the first few weeks of football season, the team says they’re now “weeks away” rather than months from opening their new location at 1411 Locust Street in Downtown Walnut Creek, across from Sauced BBQ. Masses plans to share weekly updates and sneak peeks as opening day gets closer. 🏈🍻. @massessportsbar
Blast From The Past: Hoky’s Beef Burgers
Do you remember Hoky’s Beef Burgers?
Mediterranean Favorites at Manakish 🥙🍕
From chicken shawarma and kebabs to loaded pizzas, baklava, and their Dubai pistachio cheesecake, Manakish has something for every craving. Find them in Walnut Creek at the corner of Treat Blvd. and North Main St.
FEATURED EVENT
90s Hip-Hop Sing-Along Night at Rotator Taproom
Get ready to throw it back! 🎤 Rotator Taproom is hosting a 90’s Hip-Hop Sing-Along Night this Saturday from 7–10 PM. Grab a beer or glass of wine and sing along to the throwback hits you still know every word to. 🎶🍺
REAL ESTATE: COMING SOON
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We’re currently looking for a local real estate agent, team, or brokerage to become the exclusive sponsor of this section and showcase their listings directly to our audience.
Interested in being featured? Email us for sponsorship details and availability.
EVENTS
Wednesday 9/9
TRIVIA + KARAOKE NIGHT! | Wednesdays | 7:00 PM–1:00 AM | Retro Junkie | Free with RSVP | Kick off with trivia, then grab the mic for karaoke, plus happy hour, tacos, pool, pinball, and retro arcade games. 21+ only.
Qi Gong Drop-in | Wednesdays | 12:30 PM–12:50 PM | Civic Park Community Center – Assembly Hall, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek | TBD | Senior drop-in featuring slow, meditative stretching. No experience needed. Held weekly on Wednesdays.
Mah Jong Drop-in | Wednesdays | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM | Civic Park Community Center – Social Hall, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek | TBD | Weekly 50+ drop-in featuring American-style Mah Jong. Experience encouraged. Classes are available for those interested in learning to play.
Wine Down Wednesday | Wednesday, September 2 | 7 PM–Late | Stereo 41 | 30% off all wine | Caribbean, Afrobeats, R&B, and international tunes with DJ Veyn kick off a new weekly Wednesday party at Stereo 41.
Thursday 9/10
SARACA: LIVE Peruvian Cumbia & Chicha! | September 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | Retro Junkie | Tickets | Dance to live Peruvian cumbia and psychedelic chicha by SARACA, plus Latin rhythms from DJ Tony O and Peruvian food. 21+ only.
NOTACLUB Thursdays | Thursday | 7 PM–Late | Stereo 41 | Free, no cover | Hip hop, R&B and reggaeton with DJ Papi Chulo, plus $5 well drinks until 8 PM and social vibes all night.
Bingo Drop-in | Thursdays | 12:00 PM–2:30 PM | Civic Park Community Center – Assembly Hall, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek | TBD | Weekly 50+ bingo drop-in. Try your luck, have fun, and enjoy an afternoon of bingo with the community.
Friday 9/11
Bridge and Chess | September 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Civic Park Community Center – Multi-Purpose Room, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek | TBD | Weekly senior drop-in featuring bridge and chess in a casual community setting.
VAN HALEN, OZZY & DIO: LIVE TRIBUTES! | September 11 | 6:00 PM–2:00 AM | Retro Junkie | Tickets | Rock out to live Van Halen, Ozzy, and Dio tributes, followed by DJ Scotty Fox spinning ’80s–2000s party jams. Tacos available. 21+.
Dark Necessities | September 11 | Dan’s Bar | Price not listed | Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band Dark Necessities brings the hits, energy, and funk of RHCP to Dan’s Bar.
Bourbon Highway Friday Night | Friday | 6:30 PM–Late | Bourbon Highway Country Kitchen | Price not listed | Live music downstairs at 6:30, then 21+ nightlife with line dancing, DJs, and karaoke starting at 8:30 PM.
Saturday 9/12
Sing-Along Night: 90’s Hip Hop Edition | Saturday, September 12 | 7–10 PM | Rotator Taproom, 1415 Pine Street, Walnut Creek | Sing along to your favorite 90’s hip-hop throwbacks while sipping beer and wine. Bring your friends and get ready for good times!
Movies Under the Stars: How to Train Your Dragon | September 12 | 6–10 PM | Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek | Food available for purchase | Bring low-back chairs and blankets for a family movie night under the stars featuring How to Train Your Dragon.
Bourbon Highway Saturday | Saturday | 4:00–8:30 PM | Bourbon Highway Country Kitchen $6 Happy Hour | All-ages country fun with line dancing, swing dancing, live music by Dustin Heer, dinner and drink specials, followed by 21+ nightlife.
HELLA DOUBTFUL + GARDEN GROOVE: No Doubt & Sublime Tributes | September 12 | 6:00 PM–2:00 AM | Retro Junkie | Tickets | Live No Doubt and Sublime tributes, followed by DJ Goodfoot spinning ’80s, ’90s and 2000s party jams. Tacos available. 21+.
Diablo Valley Farmers' Market at Shadelands (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) - Visit Walnut Creek’s favorite farmers’ market with over 40 vendors!
Rebel | September 12 | Dan’s Bar | Rebel takes the stage Saturday night at Dan’s Bar for an energetic live music performance in downtown Walnut Creek.
Sunday 9/13
Walnut Creek Farmers' Market (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) - Shop local produce and artisanal goods every Sunday on Locust Street!
The Glass Menagerie | September 6–27 | Various Times | Center REP at Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek | Buy Tickets | Tennessee Williams’ American classic explores family, longing, personal freedom and sibling bonds in an all-new Legacy Revival production directed by Matt M. Morrow.
Monday 9/14
Pinochle Drop-in | Mondays | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Civic Park Community Center – Multi-Purpose Room, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek | TBD | Weekly 50+ drop-in for players to enjoy Pinochle, a classic trick-taking card game focused on melding combinations and scoring points.
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