🧭 Top Date Night Spots for Valentine's Weekend

This Week’s Explorations:

• Valentine’s Date Night Spots in the Tri-Valley

• New Private High School Coming to Dublin?

• First Bite: Canyon Club Brewery Opens in Danville

• Downtown Pleasanton Announces 2025 Event Lineup

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Top Date Night Spots in the Tri-Valley for Valentine’s Weekend

Guest Contributors: Kaitlyn Lu and Jessica Gelico - Yelp East Bay Community Team

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we're farfalle-ing for you!

Whether you're planning a fun Galentine's Day activity or still looking for that cozy dinner reservation, we've got some tasty options for you to check out in the Tri-Valley! 

Check out an interactive map with direct links to Yelp review pages in this Date Night collection.

Vine Cinema & Alehouse: This classic cinema is the ideal spot for a movie date. Order some bites, a drink, and grab a couch with a table to enjoy your meal during the showing.

Range Life: Enjoy a wide assortment of cocktails and wines to pair with an elevated, locally-sourced meal. Come before sunset to enjoy the natural sunlight and kick off date night!

The Black Cat: Their ‘Dinner For Two’ menu makes Valentine's Day special with small bites, wine, and dessert. Snap a few pics in their photo booth with your date to capture the night's memories.

Limitless Axes & Ales: Get your axes in here! Axe throwing is a fun bonding activity to spice up your night. Make a reservation for after dinner and enjoy the good vibes.

Oasis Restaurant: This Mediterranean spot will have you swooning over a candlelit dinner. Request a table out on the patio to sit near the roses, but don't forget to bring your own flowers for your date!

LB Steak - Bishop Ranch: The way to someone’s heart is always through their stomach. LB Steak has you covered with delicious apps, perfectly cooked steak, and a dessert to end the night on a sweet note.

Social Affair - An Artisanal Bar: Unique cocktails and an intimate atmosphere make for a charming experience at this lounge. The espresso martini here is a refreshing start or nightcap for your evening.

Cocina Hermanas: A frequent date night spot for many, this spot for Mexican cuisine is perfect for a fresh margarita and tacos, with a side of good conversation.

The Peasant & The Pear: Hot, flatbread pizza is the ideal dish to share on a night as romantic as this one. You can’t leave this spot without trying one of their specialty pear cocktails!

Piatti: Piatti's pasta is so delicious, it’ll make you want to say “Ti amo” on a first date. Have your romantic movie moment and share a plate of their handmade spaghetti and meatballs.

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Valentine’s Date Night at the Bankhead Theater with Syncopated Ladies: Live!

Looking for dinner and a show on Valentine’s Day? Enjoy one of downtown Livermore’s hot spots for dinner and then head to the Bankhead for the electrifying Syncopated Ladies, an all-female tap dance phenomenon taking the stage at the Bankhead! Created by Emmy Award-nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold, this dynamic group is redefining tap dance with stunning footwork, fierce feminine energy, and inspiring storytelling.

With viral videos amassing over 100 million views, the Syncopated Ladies have captured global attention. They’ve worked with none other than Beyoncé, wowed audiences on Good Morning America, and made history as the first winners of FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance crew battle. Their sold-out performances, including their acclaimed full-length concert “Syncopated Ladies: Live!”, showcase the passion and power of this groundbreaking ensemble.

Tickets are selling fast for this special Valentine’s Night performance! EXCLUSIVE to Tri-Valley Explorer Readers, GET $5 OFF each ticket with Promo Code: BeMine - No other discounts apply. Does not include community seats. No refunds or exchanges. Does not apply to previously purchased tickets.

BASIS Independent Schools Opening New School in Dublin for Grades 6-12

BASIS Independent Schools has announced the opening of BASIS Independent Dublin, a new campus serving grades 6–12, scheduled to commence in Fall 2026. This will be the third BASIS Independent campus in the Bay Area, joining those in Silicon Valley and Fremont. The school will offer the globally recognized BASIS Curriculum, known for its rigorous liberal arts and sciences education, delivered by subject expert teachers. The 150,000-square-foot campus is designed to foster innovation and collaboration, featuring science labs, a large gymnasium, music classrooms, dedicated art rooms, a theater, and a 34,257-square-foot outdoor sports field. Enrollment begins in August 2025, with a Virtual Information Session scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, to provide prospective families with insights into the curriculum and faculty. Interested individuals can learn more and register for the session at dublin.basisindependent.com

FIRST BITE: Canyon Club Brewery Hits a Homerun in Danville!

The Scoop: After making a name for itself in Moraga, Canyon Club Brewery has expanded to Danville, bringing its winning combination of great beer, elevated pub fare, and a welcoming atmosphere to the Danville Livery. The space is a perfect mix of modern comfort and casual charm, featuring a spacious outdoor patio with plenty of seating and firepits. Their mission? To be a “third place”—a community hub where friends and family can gather for food, drinks, and live music.

On the Plate: The menu is packed with crowd-pleasers. We kicked things off with Fresh Bavarian Pretzels, served with house-made spicy mustard and a tasty beer cheese sauce—simply divine. Traditional Buffalo Wings delivered the perfect balance of heat and tang. For mains, the Wagyu Burger, Braised Short Ribs, and Fish n’ Chips were all standouts. The menu also features fresh salads and vegetarian options. For dessert, don’t skip the Brioche Bread Pudding with banana and caramel sauce!

In Your Glass: Expect an impressive beer lineup—our favorites were the Beta Tested Pilsner, Celestial Spray Hazy IPA, and Wicked Pale Ale. Not a beer fan? They’ve got wine, kombucha, and N/A options too.

The Verdict: Whether it’s date night, a family outing, or a casual hang with friends, Canyon Club Brewery delivers. Their grand opening on February 3rd marked an exciting addition to Tri-Valley’s food and drink scene!

This Week’s Forecast

Rain and cold sunshine. Hello Winter!

Downtown Pleasanton Announces 2025 Event Lineup!

Pleasanton Downtown Association announced it’s event schedule for 2025 this week! The list includes some familiar favorites and some new events!

• Concerts in the Park –Due to park construction at Lions Wayside Park, there will be an abbreviated concert schedule that will run every Friday beginning July 11 and ending August 29 at  7pm – 8:30pm at a new & improved Lions Wayside Park.  The 2025 band line-up will be announced in March. 

• Hot Rod Row & BMX Bike Fest will take to Main Street on Saturday, June 7^th. Exact showtimes and additional weekend activities will be announced soon. Main Street will be closed beginning at 4pm on Friday and will reopen at 9pm on Sunday. 

• Porsches on Main will fill Downtown August 1^st through 3^rd, featuring decades of beautiful cars. Live music & more will make it a weekend you won’t want to miss! Additional weekend activities will be announced soon. Main Street will be closed beginning at 4pm on Friday and will reopen at 9pm on Sunday.

• Scavenger Hunts - Fun for all ages!  Come downtown on March 16^th for our FREE Bunny Hop and then again in October for Pumpkins on Main and finish the year with Finding Frosty in December!

• Crawls & Strolls – It wouldn’t be Downtown Pleasanton without a full slate of the best crawls & strolls around! Don’t miss out on these ever popular & always growing 21+ events!

  • March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl (tickets will be on sale soon!)

  • May 10 – Summer Wine Stroll

  • July 12 – Totally Mimosa Stroll & 80’s Party

  • September 13 – Forkful Culinary Stroll

  • October 25 – Halloween Brew Crawl

  • December 13 – Spirit + Sweater Stroll

• Embrace the Holiday Spirit in Downtown! – December 5 & 6 - Magical Holiday Evening continues to grow and is the best way to kick off the holiday season!