A Classic Steeltown Christmas – Holiday Musical Revue. December 13, 7:30pm
Old Town Pittsburg BDA and PACF present: A Classic Steeltown Christmas An evening of holiday music and cheer. Spend an evening enjoying the holiday songs you love as sung by the talented people who brought you the hit cabaret shows Torch Song Revue and Broadway Revue. Sit back and soak in the Christmas spirit and holiday cheer as these seven talented performers sing their hearts out with personal and group renditions of all your Christmas favorites. What: A Classic Steeltown Christmas, holiday musical revue When: Friday, December 13. Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm Where: Steeltown Coffee & Tea, 695 Railroad Avenue, Old Town Pittsburg Cost: $25 advance, $30 door More Info: No host beer, wine and holiday beverages. Holiday snacks and treats included. Tickets: Available at Steeltown Coffee & Tea and online here. Book early, seating is limited.
PCT Presents: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Opening on December 6th.
Event: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. When: December 6 & 7, 13 &14 at 8pm. December 8 & 15 at 2pm What: Pittsburg Community Theatre’s Annual Children’s Musical and an Original One-Act Show All of your favorite characters from the hit Disney film – Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more – are here in Disney’s ALADDIN JR, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. An ensemble of townspeople, shop owners, harem girls, princes, and others allows for an easily expandable cast. In order to further dazzle audiences. Where: California Theatre 351 Railroad Ave, Old Town Pittsburg Cost: $20 per adult/$15 per senior/student (12+)/$10 per child More Info: www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com Tickets: http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/event/disneys-aladdin-jr/?preview=true&preview_id=89&preview_nonce=0a3a542c67
Holiday Events in Old Town, 2013
Once again Old Town is your destination for fun, family holiday events. Bundle up the kids, grab your nanu and abuela and bring them to Old Town for the holidays. Here’s what is planned for this year’s festivities. Holiday Boutique December 7, 8 & 14, 15 10am t0 7pm Galleria Vidrio 690 Railroad Avenue Tree Lighting December 7 5:30pm Railroad Avenue at 4th Street A Classic Steeltown Christmas, Musical Revue December 13 Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm 695 Railroad Avenue Full Details and tickets here. Holiday Parade December 14 11am On Railroad Avenue, between 8th & 3rd Streets (To be a participant in the parade, download the Call for Entry Form here.) Peppermint Playland December 14 12 noon to 3pm (after the parade) Old Town Plaza Railroad at 5th Street
Art & Wine Stroll – Wednesday, October 2, 6 – 8pm
2013 Art & Wine Stroll The Old Town Art & Wine Stroll returns for one night this fall. Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Where: Old Town Pittsburg (register at the Concierge Booth in Old Town Plaza.) Tickets: $20, Available at Railroad Book Depot (Cash or Check), or online (Credit Card.) What: The Art & Wine Stroll is an Old Town Pittsburg Business District Association (OTPBDA) event that showcases the beauty and the businesses of Old Town Pittsburg while providing a fun and light-hearted evening for everyone involved. How: Start the evening at the Concierge Booth at Old Town Plaza where you will receive your souvenir wine glass, a wristband (don’t forget to bring ID, this is a 21 and over event), a map showing the participating businesses, and your entry card for the Art & Wine Stroll Puzzle. Then, visit each participating business at your leisure, in any order that you want. At each location receive a taste of a different wine. Remember, however, that the event ends at 8pm, so don’t dawdle… you want to be sure to visit each location and sample each wine. Enjoy live music, art and/or wine at each business. At each location you will be given a piece of the Art & Wine Stroll Puzzle which you will need in order to enter the drawing. After you have visited all the locations on the map, make certain you have all the puzzle pieces, then return the full puzzle and your entry form to the Concierge Booth at Old Town Plaza. The drawing’s grand prize winner will be announced here and contacted on October 3rd. This event was so popular last time that it sold out quickly. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay abreast of all the latest information about this exciting event! Participating Businesses (as of 9/25/13) E.J. Phair Brewery Taproom California Theatre La Veranda Restaurant St. Clair Cigars Short Sale Concepts Realty Lumpy’s Diner Railroad Book Depot Bay Area Bikes Steeltown Coffee & Tea Mechanics Bank Lanzafame Furniture City Center Pharmacy
California Theatre – Summer Events 2013
MOVIE! The California Theatre will present the first feature film shown in this classic movie palace in almost 60 years! Thursday, July 11 at 8pm, the California Theatre presents the modern classic film American Graffiti directed by George Lucas. Starring a huge number of actors who went on to become movie stars in their own right, this film epitomizes life in the 1950′s. Cost: Free. Seating is limited. ANOTHER MOVIE! Thursday, September 12 at 8pm, following the Car Show the California Theatre presents the always fun movie musical Grease! Starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta. Cost: Free. Seating is limited. SUMMER THEATRE CAMP! August 5-16. Bay Area Children’s Theatre – Summer Theatre Camp for ages 7-14. Come learn acting, singing and dancing skills as you rehearse this musical filled with magic and mayhem, Aladdin, Jr. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned performer, this fast-paced, two week musical theater production camp will prepare you for final performances in front of you family and friends. Skill building and stage confidence will be emphasized along with group participation. Click on the flyer below for full information.
Culinary Crawl – a taste of Old Town
The Culinary Crawl is a walking tour that showcases six Old Town restaurants by offering participants samples of an appetizer at each restaurant, with music and fun at a different host restaurant each week. The family-friendly event begins at 5:00 pm at the Railroad Avenue Book Depot for only $5.00 per person. WHERE: Begins at Railroad Book Depot, 650 Railroad Avenue, Old Town Pittsburg COST: $5 per person, per event. TICKETS SHOULD BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. WHEN: The event occurs on the following Thursdays, at 5pm. The Hosts are: June 20: New Mecca Café (Music: The PHDs) July 18: Lumpy’s Diner (Music: DJ Phinalove) August 1: La Veranda Ristorante Italiano August 15: Dad’s BBQ August 29: EJ Phair Restaurant September 19: Momo Japanese Restaurant Be sure to visit Old Town on non-Culinary Crawl nights for the Pittsburg Car Show. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter so you can be up-to-date- on everything happening in Old Town!
Classic Car Show – 2013
The Pittsburg Classic Car Show returns in June, featuring live performances and other entertainment. Car Shows begin at 5:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. The entrance fee for cars will be $10 and all cars will need to be in their parked positions by 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Old Town Pittsburg, Plaza area. COST: Free to attend, $10 per car waived for remaining 2013 car shows. WHEN: The following Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm. (5 pm show cars arrive) June 27 (Music: Project 4) “Opening Night” July 11 (Music: DJ Macio Henry) “Convertible Night” July 25 (Music: Vocalese & the Boogiemen) “Chevy Night” August 8 (Music: DJ Mundo Orozco & DJ Adrian Koolen) “Import Night” August 22 (Music: The PHDs) “Ford Night” September 12 (Music: DJ Mundo Orozco & DJ Adrian Koolen) “Ladies Night” September 26 (Music: Nicky D & the Extreme All Stars) “Closing Night” Be sure to visit Old Town on non-Car Show nights for the all new Culinary Crawl, a taste of Old Town restaurants. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter so you can be up-to-date- on everything happening in Old Town!
Broadway Revue – Fireworks Fundraiser, Friday April 26th 7:30pm
The next singing event of the season… join us as OTPBDA and PACF present Broadway Revue, a fundraiser for Pittsburg Fireworks and Family Festival 2013. If you missed our previous musical revue, Torch Songs, or you attended and want more… now is your chance! Following up on the success of the Torch Song revue in February, our Broadway Revue has more of what you loved, and even more talent! This is the second of our cabaret-style musical fundraisers to help reach our goal of $100,000 to bring back fireworks to Pittsburg! Get your tickets today, there is limited seating, and the event will surely sell out quickly! This exciting show in two acts will keep you entertained all evening with many of your favorite (and some not so familiar) songs from hit Broadway shows. Again featuring jazz pianist Joan Cifarelli and emcee Lou Esposito II, don’t miss this evening of songs full of emotion, humor, and toe-tapping fun. Purchase your tickets at Steeltown Coffee & Tea in Old Town Pittsburg, or online by clicking here.
Crab Dinner @ La Veranda: Sunday, March 24, 5pm: Benefits Pittsburg Fireworks!
WHEN: Sunday, March 24th, 5pm. WHERE: La Veranda Ristorante Italiano ADDRESS: 444 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 PHONE: 925-427-0444 for Reservations Join us for a crab dinner! 10% of the proceeds benefit the July 4th Fireworks and Family Festival. What could be better than enjoying a delicious crab dinner and benefitting your community at the same time! $35 per person includes: Bread, Fried Calamari, Insalata Reigna (salad) Penne Pasta with Pesto Sauce, Marinated Crab, and Tiramisu 5pm: No Host Cocktails 6pm: Dinner See you there!
Crab Dinner @ La Veranda: Sunday, February 24, 5pm. Benefits Pittsburg Fireworks!
WHEN: Sunday, February 24th, 5pm. WHERE: La Veranda Ristorante Italiano ADDRESS: 444 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 PHONE: 925-427-0444 for Reservations Join us for a crab dinner! 10% of the proceeds benefit the July 4th Fireworks and Family Festival. What could be better than enjoying a delicious crab dinner and benefitting your community at the same time! $35 per person includes: Bread, Fried Calamari, Insalata Reigna (salad) Penne Pasta with Pesto Sauce, Marinated Crab, and Tiramisu 5pm: No Host Cocktails 6pm: Dinner See you there!
Torch Song Revue – Fireworks Fundraiser: Friday, February 8, 2013. 7:30pm
The singing event of the season… join us as OTPBDA and PACF present the Torch Song Revue, a fundraiser for Pittsburg Fireworks and Family Festival 2013. UPDATE: This event was a terrific success! If you missed it, we have another planned soon. Many thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and to our donors and sponsors of the event. We could not have done it without you! We are kicking off the 2013 fundraising season with this special event to help us reach our goal of $100,000 to bring back fireworks to Pittsburg! Get your tickets today, there is limited seating, and the event will surely sell out quickly! This wonderful show in two acts is a simple tribute to the romantic era of the early 20th century when, in smokey cabarets, songstresses would lament “carrying a torch” to keep aflame the light of a lost or unrequited love. In keeping with Valentine’s Day, we present a different side of love with an evening of music honoring tradition, but with a twist, featuring jazz pianist Joan Cifarelli and host Lou Esposito II. Sure to be an evening of enjoyment for those in love or those waiting for their future love. Purchase your tickets at Steeltown Coffee & Tea in Old Town Pittsburg, or online by clicking here.
Holiday Parade and Celebration in Old Town, December 8, 2012
Bring the entire family to Old Town Pittsburg on Saturday, December 8th for a whole day of fun and celebration! WHEN: Saturday, December 8th – All Day WHERE: Old Town Pittsburg, between 8th and 3rd Streets WHAT: A full day of holiday events Peppermint Playland, 10 am – 3 pm: Fun, games and a little magic help to bring to life the spirit of the season! Old Town Plaza, Railroad Avenue & 5th Street. Holiday Parade, 11 am: “A World of Wonder” Celebrate the season and the diversity of our community! Railroad Avenue between 8th and 3rd Streets. To participate in the parade, complete and return the form found here. Holiday Boutique, 10 am – 7 pm: Find the perfect gift for that special someone or give yourself a special treat! 690 Railroad Avenue. Holiday Tree Lighting, 5:30 pm: Experience this festive ceremony to brighten the holiday season! All the ornaments on this year’s tree are made from recycled and reclaimed items! Return to this page after the tree lighting to learn how you can make some of these beautiful ornaments yourself! Corner of Railroad Avenue & 4th Street. Old Town Pittsburg’s “Green” Christmas Tree This year, the Holiday Celebration in Old Town Pittsburg culminated with the lighting of the very first completely “green” tree. This tree is “green” in almost every way: Live Tree – The Old Town tree is planted in the ground, requires almost no maintenance or water, and does not require any fossil fuels to grow, cut, or transport. LED Lighting – All the lights on the tree are new, LED lights. These lights use much less electricity than traditional lights, yet are equally festive and beautiful. Recycled/Reclaimed Ornaments – All the ornaments on the tree are hand made from recycled or reclaimed materials used in Pittsburg. See the list of items below, and what they are made from. A lot of hard work went into decorating this tree. Special thanks to the following people and organizations for their creativity and dedication in creating this tree for Old Town’s holiday event. Home Depot – Pittsburg Mechanics Bank – Pittsburg Pittsburg Art & Community Foundation Old Town Pittsburg Business District Association City of Pittsburg Residents and Friends of Pittsburg Many thanks to everyone who helped make Pittsburg’s first “green” tree a success! Green Ornaments: Angels: Plastic grocery bags, plastic spoons, pipe cleaners and marking pen Pine Cones: Gathered from Small World Park, paint, glitter and glue CD Ornaments: Old CDs/DVDs Large Balls: Beach Balls, paint, glitter and glue Garland: Plastic milk cartons, staples Ornament “Cans”: Aluminum soda cans, box cutter, paint
Marina
Pittsburg’s beautifully renovated Marina is home to the yacht club, boat brokers, dining, and a free public boat launch. Drop by for a lovely stroll dockside, and enjoy stunning views of the Delta, and surrounding hills covered in gracefully turning windmills. Our 575 slip municipal marina is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. Often called the “Gateway to the Delta”, this strategic location offers boaters easy access to the upper delta region and the San Francisco Bay. Just a few yards from open water, the Pittsburg Marina offers a quick getaway as well as a safe haven for those caught in the perennial delta winds, and rough water.
Art around Old Town
Old Town Pittsburg is chock-full of public art. From large bronze sculptures depicting the City’s varied past, to modern murals crated by student artist programs, you will find something for just about every taste in Old Town. Our self-guided Art Walk tour will enlighten, educate, and thrill art lovers and enthusiasts alike.
