Lamorinda Life A quick, curated look at what’s worth getting out for in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. Each week, Rajiv Doshi shares a handful of local events, new openings, and things to do around Lamorinda. It’s the audio version of the Lamorinda Life newsletter. Simple, useful, and easy to listen to on the go. You’ll also hear occasional local spotlights and community stories that make Lamorinda feel like home. https://www.lamorindalife.com/ en © 2026 Lamorinda Life 019dcc25-afb4-78e0-ad0a-9cff73f438b4 no podcast https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/c4dc1fa5-1bc8-4fc6-aed2-9abca72d08e3/lamorinda-life-podcast-thumb.png?t=1777663681 Lamorinda Life https://www.lamorindalife.com/ false episodic Lamorinda Life A quick, curated look at what’s worth getting out for in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. Each week, Rajiv Doshi shares a handful of local events, new openings, and things to do around Lamorinda. It’s the audio version of the Lamorinda Life newsletter. Simple, useful, and easy to listen to on the go. You’ll also hear occasional local spotlights and community stories that make Lamorinda feel like home.

]]> Lamorinda Life lamorindalife@doshidigital.com Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:34:32 +0000 beehiiv Crawfish, Live Jazz & a New Moraga Hangout https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/crawfish_live_jazz_a_new_moraga_hangout A crawfish boil with live jazz is coming to Moraga, Lamorinda Idol finalists take the stage in Orinda, and a new family-friendly concept is headed to the former La Finestra space. Plus, vintage finds in Lafayette and a big Saturday night at the Orinda ... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 216 Lamorinda Life false full A crawfish boil with live jazz is coming to Moraga, Lamorinda Idol finalists take the stage in Orinda, and a new family-friendly concept is headed to the former La Finestra space. Plus, vintage finds in Lafayette and a big Saturday night at the Orinda Theatre.

]]> Orinda & Moraga’s Fourth of July Celebrations https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/orinda_moraga_s_fourth_of_july_celebrations This week on Lamorinda Life, Rajiv shares what’s happening around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda for the Fourth of July weekend. From Orinda’s annual parade and Moraga’s all-day celebration to live music at Siesta Valley Bowl, an encore performance of P... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000 257 Lamorinda Life false full This week on Lamorinda Life, Rajiv shares what’s happening around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda for the Fourth of July weekend. From Orinda’s annual parade and Moraga’s all-day celebration to live music at Siesta Valley Bowl, an encore performance of Prisontown, and a few other local favorites, it’s a look at the community events worth checking out over the holiday weekend.

]]> Sabrina Ionescu Comes Home https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/sabrina_ionescu_comes_home This week in Lamorinda, Sabrina Ionescu returns to Miramonte High School for a community celebration as the gymnasium is renamed in her honor. We also cover a Tom Petty tribute at Moraga Commons, outdoor theater in Orinda, the Lamorinda Idol finalists,... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 290 Lamorinda Life false full This week in Lamorinda, Sabrina Ionescu returns to Miramonte High School for a community celebration as the gymnasium is renamed in her honor. We also cover a Tom Petty tribute at Moraga Commons, outdoor theater in Orinda, the Lamorinda Idol finalists, farmers markets, and a few other local events worth checking out before the Fourth of July.

]]> Purple Ones Takes Over Moraga Commons https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/purple_ones_takes_over_moraga_commons This week on Lamorinda Life, Rajiv shares a handful of local events worth checking out, including the Purple Ones Prince tribute concert in Moraga, outdoor theater in Orinda, farmers markets, live music, and a unique Father’s Day fundraiser led by Lafa... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 298 Lamorinda Life false full This week on Lamorinda Life, Rajiv shares a handful of local events worth checking out, including the Purple Ones Prince tribute concert in Moraga, outdoor theater in Orinda, farmers markets, live music, and a unique Father’s Day fundraiser led by Lafayette-based Fathers Brewing. Plus, a few quick hits to help you make the most of the week close to home.

]]> The World Cup Comes to Lamorinda https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/the_world_cup_comes_to_lamorinda Summer is settling into Lamorinda. This week, Rajiv shares where to watch the U.S. Men’s National Team with fellow locals, plus Thursday Nights in Orinda, the return of the Moraga Summer Concert Series, Lisa See’s visit to Lafayette, Rock the Plaza, th... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0000 281 Lamorinda Life false full Summer is settling into Lamorinda. This week, Rajiv shares where to watch the U.S. Men’s National Team with fellow locals, plus Thursday Nights in Orinda, the return of the Moraga Summer Concert Series, Lisa See’s visit to Lafayette, Rock the Plaza, the Youth Music Expo, and a few other events worth getting out for. If you’re looking for an excuse to spend more time outside and connect with your community, this is a good week to do it.

]]> Thursday Nights in Orinda, Tiny Beautiful Things & Jonathan Richman https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/thursday_nights_in_orinda_tiny_beautiful_things_jonathan_richman This week in Lamorinda, Rajiv shares a few standout events happening around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, including the kickoff of Thursday Nights in Orinda with food trucks and live music from The Kate Burkart Band, Town Hall Theatre’s production of ... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000 327 Lamorinda Life false full This week in Lamorinda, Rajiv shares a few standout events happening around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, including the kickoff of Thursday Nights in Orinda with food trucks and live music from The Kate Burkart Band, Town Hall Theatre’s production of Tiny Beautiful Things, Jonathan Richman at Siesta Valley Bowl, Rock the Plaza in downtown Lafayette, and more.

Plus, a quick update on the next Lamorinda Dinner Club and a few reliable local favorites for the week ahead.

Lamorinda Life is a weekly podcast and newsletter covering things to do, local businesses, community happenings, and life around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.

]]> Headlands Turns 5 & Memorial Day Weekend Around Lamorinda https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/headlands_turns_5_memorial_day_weekend_around_lamorinda This week in Lamorinda: Headlands Brewing celebrates five years in Lafayette, the Orinda Theatre hosts a free screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark, food trucks return to Orinda, and Memorial Day weekend events start filling up across Lafayette, Moraga,... Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 253 Lamorinda Life false full This week in Lamorinda: Headlands Brewing celebrates five years in Lafayette, the Orinda Theatre hosts a free screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark, food trucks return to Orinda, and Memorial Day weekend events start filling up across Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.

Rajiv shares the local events, live music, community gatherings, and neighborhood moments worth knowing about this week, along with a few quick civic updates, election reminders, and a look at the warm weather ahead across Lamorinda.

]]> Patio season, Rita Moreno, and a community read-in in Lafayette https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/patio_season_rita_moreno_and_a_community_read-in_in_lafayette This week around Lamorinda: Rita Moreno comes to the Lafayette Library, the community read-in takes over the amphitheater Saturday morning, Taste of Lafayette brings energy back downtown, and patio season officially arrives. We also talk about Vanessa ... Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 321 Lamorinda Life false full This week around Lamorinda: Rita Moreno comes to the Lafayette Library, the community read-in takes over the amphitheater Saturday morning, Taste of Lafayette brings energy back downtown, and patio season officially arrives.

We also talk about Vanessa Hua at Orinda Books, Sixtiesmania at the Orinda Theatre, the Contra Costa Fair, and a few low-key local events worth getting out for this week.

Plus: a quick note on Wine Thieves’ new owners and our new outdoor patios + breweries guide for Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.

]]> Mother’s Day Weekend in Lamorinda + The Artisan Walk, CreekHaus & More https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/mother_s_day_weekend_in_lamorinda_the_artisan_walk_creekhaus_more This week in Lamorinda: Mother’s Day weekend plans, the Lafayette Artisan Walk, a Neil Diamond tribute at the Orinda Theatre, food trucks in Orinda, and a family-friendly improv jam that actually sounds fun. We also talk about CreekHaus, the new creeks... Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 312 Lamorinda Life false full This week in Lamorinda: Mother’s Day weekend plans, the Lafayette Artisan Walk, a Neil Diamond tribute at the Orinda Theatre, food trucks in Orinda, and a family-friendly improv jam that actually sounds fun.

We also talk about CreekHaus, the new creekside gathering space coming to downtown Orinda featuring Equator Coffees and PizzaHacker, plus a few quick local news updates and warm weekend weather ahead.

A short weekly recap of what’s worth doing around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.

]]> Spring Events, Art Walks & Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Lamorinda https://www.lamorindalife.com/podcast/s/thisweeklamorinda/spring_events_art_walks_cinco_de_mayo_weekend_in_lamorinda A packed spring weekend across Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, with art walks, food events, classic cars, and one of the busiest Sundays of the season. This week we talk about Thursday After Hours at Tropa, First Fridays Makers Market in Orinda, Chicas ... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 159 Lamorinda Life false full A packed spring weekend across Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, with art walks, food events, classic cars, and one of the busiest Sundays of the season.

This week we talk about Thursday After Hours at Tropa, First Fridays Makers Market in Orinda, Chicas Love Tacos & Crafts, the Moraga Art Walk & Roll, Viva La Velocità at Saint Mary’s, and the Star Wars trilogy returning to the Orinda Theatre.

We also cover Cinco de Mayo plans, local happy hours, and why Sunday shaped up to be one of the best days this spring to spend a few hours out around Lamorinda.

A short weekly recap of what’s worth doing around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda.

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