Archive for the ‘Arts & Entertainment’ Category

Boots on the Bay line dancing at The Pour Up Wine Bar and Monica’s Riverview Sept. 6

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

Stomp, sip and unwind on the pier

Save the date and join us in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown Saturday, September 6, 2025, 5PM–9PM for line dancing, delicious food and excellent wine on the riverfront brought to you by:

The Pour Up Wine Bar, Monica’s Riverview, Country Kru Line Dancing and Antioch.Town.

We will have a combination of line dancing lessons, live walkthroughs and a request list.

This event is 18+.

Different ticket options available. So, please check out tickets now available on Eventbrite. See you sundown on the dance floor!

Located at 1 I Street #Unit C in Antioch on the pier.

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Final free Antioch Summer Concert tonight Aug. 21 at Prewett Family Park

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Groove Ride covers the music of party bands like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Gap Band and Commodores

By Allen D. Payton

The final of the three free Antioch Summer Concerts is tonight, Thursday, August 21, 2025, with Groove Ride, an 11-piece band from the San Francisco Bay Area, presented  by the City of Antioch Recreation Department.

Although it’s entitled the Rhythms by the River Concert Series, it’s not held in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown next to the river. Instead, this year, the performances are at Prewett Family Park in the Antioch Community Center Amphitheater at 4703 Lone Tree Way.

With a diverse repertoire encompassing R&B, Funk, Soul, Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, Latin and Jazz, Groove Ride was formed on April 5, 2012, by Doc Robinson.  Groove Ride has two simple goals; make people dance and let them see a show!

They deliver the sound of the top party and dance bands from the 70’s to the present, along with a high-powered show filled with fun and energy.You don’t want to miss their tributes to some of the greatest party bands of all time such as Earth, Wind & Fire, The Gap Band, Chic, Commodores and Heatwave

Groove Ride is a show band featuring great music, choreography, multiple attire changes and lighting for the total party experience!  No tracks, no recordings…real music played by real musicians. Come see their show. You won’t be disappointed!

The concert runs from 6:00pm-8:00pm and is accompanied by a delicious array of culinary delights, brought to you by Foodie Crew. Indulge your taste buds each Thursday with food options from all around the Bay Area. From savory to sweet, there’s something for every palate. Want to know the food options ahead of time? Visit www.foodiecrew.com.

For more information about the City of Antioch Recreation Department and other events and activities visit www.antiochca.gov/recreation.

Stop by Rivertown Treasure Chest during the Hot August Cruise & Car Show Saturday, August 16

Friday, August 15th, 2025

In Historic Downtown Antioch!

Click for details on this year’s Hot August Cruise & Car Show in Antioch’s downtown Rivertown Aug. 16.

For more information about the store visit Rivertown Treasure Chest – Antioch, California.

Antioch annual free Summer Concert Series continues with The Houserockers Aug. 14

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
The Houserockers. Photo source: City of Antioch

2nd of 3 on Thursday nights at Prewett Family Park along with the Foodie Crew food trucks

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Antioch’s annual free Summer Concert Series continues this Thursday, Aug. 14 with The Houserockers. Although entitled “Rhythms by the River” it isn’t in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown next to the river. Instead, this year, the performances are at Prewett Family Park in the Antioch Community Center Amphitheater at 4703 Lone Tree Way from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Elevate your concert experience with a delicious array of culinary delights, brought to you by Foodie Crew. Indulge your taste buds each Thursday with food options from all around the Bay Area. From savory to sweet, there’s something for every palate. Want to know the food options ahead of time? Visit www.foodiecrew.com.

About The Houserockers

The Houserockers are a 10-piece Rock & Soul band from Northern California that plays the greatest songs ever recorded. With a wailing 5-piece horn section and rock-solid rhythm section, we bring the timeless classics and today’s hits to life.

Winner of numerous Bay Area Best Band Awards (“Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” as winners of the KFOX Radio Last Band Standing contest, Best Local Band Los Gatan Magazine, Best Local Band and Best Cover Band Runner Up in San Jose Metro), The Houserockers are a Bay Area favorite – one of the hardest working and in demand bands for over 20 years.

They’re known for their eclectic, high energy, set lists that fuses rock, blues, funk, 60’s soul and R & B. From the music of The Rolling Stones to Bruno Mars, Earth, Wind & Fire to Cee Lo Green, Stevie Wonder to Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates to the Beatles, Van Morrison and much more, every performance turns into a house party with people dancing, singing, playing air guitar and having a great time.

The Houserockers are: Paul Kent – Guitar, Vocals; Nick Chargin – Keyboards, Vocals; Chris Beveridge – Bass, Vocals; Mike McWilliams – Trumpet; Al Gonzalez – Trumpet;Jon Hassan – Baritone Sax; George Brandau – Drums; Paul Degen – Sax, Flute; Mark Proudfoot – Trombone

Bill Tasto – Sound Engineer; andDave Byron – Guitar, Vocals.

For more information about the band visit svhouserockers.com.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Hot August Cruise & Car Show in Antioch’s downtown Rivertown Aug. 16

Monday, August 11th, 2025

This Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

W. 2nd, L, W. 4th and G Streets in historic downtown

The annual Hot August Cruise & Car Show will once again be held in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown on W. 2nd, L, W. 4th and G Streets. and is open to the public from 5PM – 9 PM. See many beautiful classic cars and enjoy great music and food from all the Rivertown restaurants, which along with the stores will be open.

Come join the fun!

This family friendly free event is presented by Rivertown Merchants and Celebrate Antioch Foundation.

Free Antioch Summer Concert Series begins Aug. 7

Monday, August 4th, 2025

Performances will be at Prewett Family Park not in Rivertown this year

Date(s): Thursdays, August 7, 14 & 21
Time(s): 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Antioch Community Center Amphitheater at Prewett Family Park

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Are you ready to experience the ultimate summer vibes? As the sun sets, the real magic begins. Picture yourself surrounded by friends and family, a cool summer breeze, and the rhythmic beats of live music. All for FREE!

Although it’s entitled the Rhythms by the River Concert Series it won’t be in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown next to the river. Instead, this year, the performances will be at Prewett Family Park in the Antioch Community Center Amphitheater at 4703 Lone Tree Way.

Hot August Thursdays prepare to be serenaded by a diverse range of artists and bands, covering genres from rock, pop, and country to Motown, R&B, today’s hits and much, much more. Our carefully curated lineup promises to keep you grooving all evening long and includes Nzuri Soul on Aug. 7th, The Houserockers on the 14th and Groove Ride on Aug. 21st.

Elevate your concert experience with a delicious array of culinary delights, brought to you by Foodie Crew. Indulge your taste buds each Thursday with food options from all around the Bay Area. From savory to sweet, there’s something for every palate. Want to know the food options ahead of time? Visit www.foodiecrew.com.

August 7 – Nzuri Soul

Country loving, R&B, Soul-Rock singer Nzuri Soul will perform Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Source: City of Antioch.

Born in Texas, raised in the Bay Area, Nzuri Soul is a Country loving, R&B/Soul-Rock singer based in California who has made a name for herself over the course of her ten-year career in the music industry with her powerful vocals, songwriting, and entertaining stage presence. She has released three full albums as well as a holiday album.

Nzuri Soul is no stranger to performing at iconic California venues like Oakland’s Fox Theatre, House of Blues (Los Angeles, New Orleans & Las Vegas), The Fenix Club, The Empress Theater, Journey Theatre Vacaville, Downtown Theatre Fairfield, Marina Lounge, and Vino Winery just to name a few. In the last few years Nzuri Soul and her band have had several sold-out tribute shows at Yoshi’s Oakland to Aaliyah, Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.

Plus, you might remember watching her perform at last year’s City of Antioch Juneteenth Celebration.

Nzuri Soul and her band have been awarded NCEMA “R&B Band of the Year” 2018 & 2019, “Entertainer of the Year” 2019 & 2020 BMA “R&B Female Singer of the Year” and “Best Female Live Performer.” Nzuri Soul and her band are known for bringing a tight knit, all in dance party and her shows are always dedicated to the fans that have kept her career a success. www.instagram.com/nzurisoulband   www.instagram.com/nzurisoulmusic

For more information about the concert series visit www.antiochca.gov/summer-concert-series.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Antioch 4th Annual Multicultural Festival Aug. 2

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Prewett Family Park Hillside

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

In partnership with Bay Area Backyard Movement, the City of Antioch Recreation Department is excited to present our fourth annual Multicultural Festival. Highlighting cultural diversity and community engagement, this event features live performances, vendors, a kids’ zone filled with games and activities, food and so much more!

Embrace diverse cultures through captivating performances, mouthwatering cuisines, and immersive activities. It’s a day of unity, exploration, and embracing our global community as residents from various backgrounds come together to share and showcase their unique heritage, customs, art, music, food and more.

Prewett Family Park is located at 4701 Lone Tree Way.

Photo: City of Antioch Recreation Department

Bay Area Backyard Movement

Bay Area Backyard Movement is a community organization whose goal is to provide a positive atmosphere that gives small businesses the opportunity to network, bring communities together, and create an enjoyable shopping experience for everyone. The Backyard Movement mission is to inspire every vendor customer throughout their many events across the Bay Area – it’s always community and collaboration, never competition.

Backyard Movement has partnered with the City of Antioch to bring an annual Multicultural Festival to our community, and now, a monthly market for all to enjoy. Learn more about Bay Area Backyard Movement when you follow them on Instagram @thebackyardmovement.

Final 2025 Antioch Outdoor Movie Night July 31

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Plus, FoodieCrew food trucks

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

Start Time: Dusk (approximately between 8:30pm and 8:45pm)

Location: Prewett Family Park Hillside (Located next to the Antioch Water Park)

This year’s final free outdoor movie night will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025, with the showing of Holes (2003) (Rated: PG | Runtime: 118 minutes.

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and bring the entire family out to enjoy popcorn, kids’ crafts and a movie. Happening on the Prewett Family Park Hillside, next to the Antioch Water Park, movies will begin just after dusk (approximately 8:30pm-8:45pm depending on sunset).

Did we mention it will also be Food Truck Thursday, brought to you by FoodieCrewSF?! Don’t forget to grab dinner before the movie begins! You won’t want to miss this.

**Free parking, popcorn, refreshments, and kids’ arts & crafts while supplies last.

**Dates and locations subject to change.