Festival
Tri-Valley Twist
6/5–7 Visit Tri-Valley’s inaugural three-day festival spans more than 25 events across Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, and Danville. Highlights include Palate: The Art of Cuisine at the Bankhead Theater, a chef and mixologist showcase with color-inspired small plates and live music; Legends of New Country: Wallen & Wilson at Wente Family Vineyards; and Déjà Vu, a CSNY tribute at the Firehouse Arts Center. Many events are free. trivalleytwist.com.
Art
Benicia Arts Festival
6/6 The “Art Blooms in Benicia” festival takes over downtown with oversized floral installations mapping the route between galleries, storefronts, restaurants, and public spaces. Inside, floral designers create arrangements inspired by individual artworks. Outside, the day fills with jazz, artist demonstrations, and “Sip of Art History” storytelling moments in restaurants. beniciamainstreet.org.
Festival
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival…