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The Experience, Alameda: Karibu Wine Lounge by Wichira Wine Club

The Experience:

Join the party!

It’s Wine Club Time at Karibu Lounge – Wines by Wichira on Sunday, Aug 17, 2-6pm.

Members can RSVP at (510) 479-4920 and if you are not a member, this is the time to sign up. Catered food, live music and a room full of wine lovers awaits you!

Enjoy their selection of multi-award winning wines and beers from underserved BIPOC, women and local crafters. This gathering will brighten your day and the wine will delight.

Hours: Wed/Thurs 5-9pm; Fri 4-10pm; Sat 1-10pm; Sun 1-8pm (510) 479-4920

About

KARIBU by Wachira wine lounge is the home of Wachira Wines, an extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker. As a young immigrant, Chris fell in-love with the science of winemaking and developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers. Her story is about equity and the ability to succeed through adversity. The lounge is a a welcoming community filled with great wine, art and camaraderie.

Where:

1419 Park St.

Alameda

https://karibulounge.com

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    The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Weekend Movies

    The Experience:

    Let’s go to the movies!

    Americana opens Fri, Aug 15, The Grateful Dead 2025 documentary plays tonight. Superman is playing as are a ton more films.

    But, check this out…only if you are ready for horror. From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind Barbarian, comes a new horror/thriller: Weapons, written, co-produced and directed by Zach Cregger.

    Storyline: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

    Rotten Tomatoes Summary: 94% on the Tomatometer!

    Critics Consensus: Zach Cregger spins an expertly crafted yarn of terrifying mystery and thrilling intrigue in Weapons, a sophomore triumph that solidifies his status as a master of horror.

    Audience Says: Loaded with bold elements that make it not just a great horror film, but a noteworthy film overall, Weapons is ultimately an impressive, genre-bending experience that’s original, entertaining, and satisfying despite its faint air of ambiguity.

    See you at the movies!

    AMC. You can book a dinner and a movie when you embark on an epic adventure at Bay St’s AMC movie theater. Check out the many different cuisines available at Bay Break Dining Terrace and beyond. Bar & treats await you inside the theater. Not to mention all the great movies you want to see. Plus, popcorn.

    Where:

    5614 #235 Bay St

    Emeryville

    http://baystreetemeryville.com

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    The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music

    The Experience:

    Saturday on the water anyone?

    Stop by Riggers between 2-5pm Sat, Aug 16, where you can enjoy some great wine and tasty bites overlooking the water as you listen to some fine tunes.

    Immerse yourself in an afternoon of classic blues and rock music from the Greg Richmond Band. Based in Oakland, CA, their band includes experienced musicians from The Elmwoods, Satchmo’s Ghost as well as Eddie Money’s backup band.

    Come and check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Plenty of room for large parties, an amazing selection of specialty wines, cider, food and a reasonable door charge, which goes toward paying the band.

    Food + Drink

    Wood-fired Pizzas, Loft House Salad, Caesar Salad, New Orleans Beignets by Chef Frank Miller (CFM Culinary Inc.).

    Enjoy fantastic wines and cider by Riggers Loft winemakers and cider maker. Order a glass, a bottle or a flight.

    $5 cover charge.

    About Riggers Loft

    The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

    Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

    Hours:

    • Thursdays: 5-8pm
    • Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
    • Saturdays: 1-9pm
    • Sundays: 1-7pm.

     Where:

    1325 Canal Blvd
    Richmond, CA 94804

    https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

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    The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Honored

    The Experience:

    Chef Rudy meets Capitol royalty

    It was an incredible honor for C’era Una Volta to cook for Senator Nancy Pelosi at the Italian Consulate in San Francisco recently. From burrata to branzino, Chef Rudy brought the flavors — and the flair! Rudy exclaimed, “Grazie mille to the Consulate for the warm hospitality and an unforgettable afternoon.” And yes… there was Torta della Nonna involved.

    About C’era Una Volta

    C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. Questions or to place your order:  510.769.4828 or or call Chef Rudy at 510-205-3734. A tavola non s’invecchia mai – “At the table, we never grow old.” You can gear up for your holiday parties  with a Tuscan flair by contacting them now – (510) 769-4828.

    Where:

    800 W Tower Ave. inside The Hub Sports Club, formerly the Bladium

    Alameda

    https://www.ceraunavolta.us

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    The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Summertime

    The Experience:

    Where island tradition meets summer sophistication

    Beat the heat with a tropical treat: Trader Vic’s legendary tiki spirit + Hampton Water’s effortlessly chic rosé = your ultimate summer vibe!

    Or you may want to try this trio of tropical delight bringing BIG island flavor in MINI form — featuring their fan-favorite Guava Tai, Mango Tai and the legendary Maui Tai. It’s a flavor tsunami you’ll want mini more of! Perfect for sipping, sharing, and soaking in those tiki vibes — one wave at a time. Now pouring at Trader Vic’s Emeryville — sip, savor, and stay a while! Sunset views are awaiting you.

    And don’t miss out on Mai Tai Day 2025 at Trader Vic’s Emeryville! Sunday, August 31, 202512:30 PM – 6:00 PM Join them for the ultimate tiki celebration where it all began—at Trader Vic’s Emeryville, home of the original Mai Tai! Get your tickets now

    Enjoy the afternoon light as the sun begins to dip and you slowly finish off your tiki indulgence.. 510-653-3400

    About Trader Vic’s + the Mai Tai

    Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

    According to the Trader, Vic Bergeron, “In 1944, after success with several exotic rum drinks, I felt a new drink was needed. I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year-old Jamaican J. Wray Nephew rum, added fresh lime, some Orange Curaçao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy Syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after. Half the lime shell went in for color, I stuck in a branch of fresh mint, and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night. Carrie took one sip and said, “Mai Tai – Roa Ae” In Tahitian means “Out of this World- The Best”. Well, that was that, I named the drink ‘Mai Tai.’”

    (Victor Bergeron and Carrie Guild featured below in 1970)

    Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

    • Lunch 12pm-3pm
    • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
    • Dinner 5pm-9pm

    Where:

    9 Anchor Dr
    Emeryville

    http://tradervicsemeryville

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