Lesher Center for the Arts

10/23/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you this weekend at our Diwali Celebration! If you are traveling to the downtown area, please note there will be street closures surrounding the Lesher Center this Friday and Saturday. For access to the Lesher Center garage, please use the California Street entrance. For more information and locations of additional parking, visit LesherArtsCenter.org.

10/23/2026

In preparation for our Diwali Celebration Drone Light Show on Friday evening 10/23 and Diwali Street Fair on Saturday 10/24, there will be temporary closures to the streets surrounding the Lesher Center & the Lesher Center garage. See our information page for a full listing of closures and times: https://loom.ly/ogEm9KI

10/22/2026

Our two-day Diwali Celebration honoring the festival of lights returns for 2026, presented by the Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association! Board Member Sandeep Kaujalgi joined KRON-TV this morning to share a preview of this weekend's festivities.

Diablo Regional Arts Association Board Member Sandeep Kaujalgi join...

09/21/2026

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe. May this day be one of reflection and peace.

07/24/2026

✨ Music, dance, culture, and community!

Our two-day celebration of the festival of lights returns for 2026 at the Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek! LesherArtsCenter.org/Diwali

Friday, Oct. 23
7:30pm | Headliner performance by Nimesh Patel
9:15pm | Drone light show in the sky over the Lesher Center

Saturday, Oct. 24
12 - 5pm | Free family friendly street fair outside the Lesher Center

07/06/2026

Vendor opportunity! Our Diwali Celebration features an outdoor street fair on October 24! Interested artists and vendors are encouraged to apply: LesherArtsCenter.org/Diwali ✨

06/13/2026

Come join us 12-5pm at the Lesher Center for the FIESTA CULTURAL street fair! Our annual event is a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures of Latin America. Free family-friendly performances, workshops, food, and marketplace all day long! ☀️

06/11/2026

☀️🎉 Music, dance, culture, and community!

Bring the whole family to our Fiesta Cultural FREE Street Fair on Saturday, June 13, from 12–5 PM outside the Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek!

See full vendor lineup and entertainment schedule here: LCArts.org/StreetFair

06/10/2026

🌵✂️ Painting with Paper: Collaged Cactus Workshop!

Join artist Yoli Manzo for this FREE all-ages workshop during Fiesta Cultural and create a vibrant cactus artwork inspired by Mexican art and design traditions. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!

🎟️ Free, but advance reservations are required.
LCArts.org/Fiesta

06/09/2026

We’re excited to announce a career opportunity for an experienced and collaborative Production Services Supervisor to join the Lesher Center for the Arts! This role leads our technical theater team and plays a key part in delivering exceptional production experiences for our resident programs and rental clients.

Application Deadline: June 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Apply early at www.walnutcreekca.gov/careers; recruitment may close sooner!