Events

There is something for everyone at Pittsburg’s California Theatre this fall – and you won’t want to miss it.

Did you know that music legends Ray Charles and James Brown once performed in Pittsburg? That’s right; there is a rich history of famous artists performing in the East Bay city. Whether it’s the many artists who performed at the clubs that once lined Black Diamond Street or at the Pittsburg Creative Arts Building, the musical history in this town is electric.

At the height of World War II, Camp Stoneman was the largest troop staging area on the West Coast. During this time, Pittsburg became a bustling town with taverns, theaters, night clubs and more to serve the thousands of troops waiting for deployment.

The California Zinfandel Dinner – one of the most renowned events presented by the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation (PACF) – has continued for over two decades.

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It’s August, the band is roaring and the crowd is cheering … you know what that means. It’s football time!