Locals have been flocking to the Lesher Center for the Arts since its opening in 1990, and for good reason. First established in 1967 as the Nuthouse, a performance space in the old Walnut Growers Warehouse, it drew significant support from the community and outgrew the space rapidly. This is a top-flight arts center that spares no expense in its programming, featuring local artists as well as figures from all around the world. Three spaces host a variety of programs, from big shows in the Hoffman Theatre to intimate evenings in the black-box Knight Stage. The annual Chevron Family Theater Festival hosts a wide variety of all-ages performances at the very affordable price of $5 a ticket. If you’re looking for some dinner before your show, the Center is surrounded by a number of the city’s best restaurants. Finally, they also run a number of educational programs, including the Young Rep series.

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 295-1400 ‎
www.lesherartscenter.org