Willow Park Mercantile is located at 205 G Street, corner of W. 2nd in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. For more information visit willowparkmercantile.com.

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With Blues Night, Country Boogie Night & Vintage Rock Night

“Not too loud, not too long and not too expensive.”

By Rebecca Roudman

On July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 20 at Gilman Brewing in Berkeley, the folks from Not Loud Concerts are presenting Summer Sessions. These music festivals are part of the Not Loud Concert Summer Series – a set of concerts designed to be Not too long, Not too expensive, and of course, Not too loud.

Designed with the audience’s comfort in mind, these short festivals will be held outdoors at Gilman Brewing. There, 2 bands will be on stage at the same time, trading songs and dueling it out. Each concert will have a different theme. 

July 26 is Blues Night featuring Delta Wires, an exciting harmonica and horns blues powerhouse and Dirty Cello, a world-traveling, high-energy blues band. 

Aug 23 is Country Boogie Night featuring the Alex Lucero Band, a boot-stompin’ Americana band and Dirty Cello, a high-energy band known for their crazy takes on classic country. 

Sept. 20 is Vintage Rock Night featuring The Rockbusters, a roaring nostalgia-filled cover band playing all of your favorite songs from the 80’s. They’ll be joined by Dirty Cello, who are known for their crazy and electrifying performances of everything from the Stones to CCR.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The audience is welcome to bring chairs, and chairs will also be provided. There will be room to dance and room to sit. No porta-potties, but plenty of clean, indoor bathrooms.

Not Loud Concerts focus on creating an experience that is casual and fun for both the musicians and the audience. The concerts are never too long, never too expensive and of course never too loud.

Not Loud Concerts presents… Summer Sessions at Gilman Brewing

July 26 – Blues Night

Aug 23 – Country Boogie Night

Sept 20 – Vintage Rock Night 

7 – 9 pm

Tickets: NotLoudConcerts.com

Here are a couple short videos about the festivals: https://youtu.be/rsu32TPUOjw?si=ye_r5_2ig6lofFLp and https://youtube.com/shorts/GwNNu6WiPwc?si=K_EPLIyDrRDgDhxr

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Best view of the fireworks in Antioch! DJ and live entertainment

By Monica Barajas

Come Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with us all day long this 4th of July.

Brunch & Lunch until 5pm.

Cucos Tacos & Mexican Hot Dogs 5pm -9pm.

Full bar all day.

DJ starts at 5pm. Live entertainment at 8pm.

Exclusive outdoor seating on the river to view the fireworks at 9:20pm!! Bring a chair! Chairs and tables are limited.

Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for kids (includes a beverage ticket).

Monica’s Riverview is located at 1 “I” (Eye) Street on the pier in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown.

For menu and reservations go to www.visitmonicas.com.

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At new, larger location Saturday, July 4th

By Nicole Holmes

For the Fourth of July, The Lemon Tree will have a 9:00 AM workout class open to both men and women. Payment details are included on the flyer.

At 11am we’re also hosting a kids’ event designed with neurodivergent and children on the spectrum in mind. It is open to all kids but created with extra care for families who benefit from a calmer, more supportive space.

The Lemon Tree has relocated from W. 2nd Street to 314 G Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. For more information visit www.instagram.com/thelemontree_antioch.  

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To celebrate Small Business Week and support local entrepreneurs

By Nicole Holmes

The Bloom Market will debut this week as a community-centered event celebrating Small Business Week, beginning Sunday, May 3. Hosted in Antioch, the market is designed to uplift local entrepreneurs, connect residents to small businesses and activate community space through wellness, commerce, and engagement.

This first Bloom Market is free to the public (and vendors) and was made possible through a grant supporting community programming in Antioch. 

Programming for the event includes a fitness session led by Coach Capri featuring an extreme hip-hop workout, live DJ entertainment throughout the day, and two rounds of community bingo at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Attendees can also expect a curated vendor marketplace, entrepreneur resource tables, light bites, and specialty beverages including dirty sodas.

Organizers emphasize that the Bloom Market is both a celebration and an experiment in community engagement, designed to assess interest and build momentum for future recurring markets throughout the summer.

Event Details:

Bloom Market – Small Business Week Kickoff

• 514 W. 2nd Street, Rivertown, Antioch (The Lemon Tree)
• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Free and open to the public
• Family-friendly event

For more information visit the Bloom Market Facebook page.

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