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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Holiday Stroll

The Experience:

It’s an outdoor shopping party!

 Put some fun into your Holiday Shopping! The 23rd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll has it all! Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. The great thing about Montclair Village is that you can park your car and walk everywhere to eat, drink, shop and enjoy conversations with your neighbors.

Carolers, musicians, dancers, crafts for kids, tasty libations, dining in the village, special sales and more will fill your evening! But don’t forget the amazing gift shopping. Holiday retail shopping offered by 40+ shops and local pop-up artisan vendors. You can check off everyone on your list.

Special Photos:

Professional Winter Wonderland photos with Santa taken by Leah Marie Studio for $35 at F&M Bank.

Giving Opportunities

Kids Zone:

  • Glow-in-the-dark with face painting by Natalie Musick.
  • Storytime at Great Good Place for Books led by Montclair Oakland Public Library.
  • Crafts hosted by St John’s Episcopal Church, Montclair Presbyterian Church, and Marissa Verson Harrison and Ilan Penson with Red Oak Realty.

Adult Zone:

  • Hospitality Hut with a full bar serving festive libations and hot cocoa (a fundraiser for the district).
  • Pelago, our go-to gift shop, will be serving wine.

PS And bring your shoes that need repairs. Montclair Shoe Repair is the best!

When:

Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. It’s FREE for everybody!

Where:

Montclair Village – 2050 Mountain Blvd in OaklandOakland

https://montclairvillage.com

By |2025-12-04T09:20:03-08:00December 4th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack Vibe

The Experience:

Let’s Play!

Here’s what’s happening this weekend. All you need to do is grab your friends and get your game on!  – pool or ping pong. Decide what you are drinking and then share some tasty bites. You can also watch your fave sports games on their big screen TVs. You get the vibe!

Come for the fun – pool, ping pong or major league sports on TV. Stay for the exotic drinks and amazing food in this incredible community-serving venue.  A warm welcome awaits you.

$15/Hour/Table. Their Pool & Pong Tables are designed for groups of up to 4 for an amazing time! 10 Pool Tables and 2 Ping Pong Tables. Reserve your table now! Text (510) 255-1925

Time to Eat! 

  • PATATAS – Crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup
  • WEDGE SALAD – Fresh romaine lettuce topped with pickled red onions, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, and vinaigrette
  • ROASTED WINGS – A pound of traditional chicken wings, roasted & served with ranch, buffalo, honey mustard, BBQ and side of veggies
  • HOUSE BURGER – (featured here) Half pound of Wagyu served on a Pretzel bun with aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles served with a choice of Wedge Salad or Patatas (Add $2 per topping: Cheese, Egg, Avocado)
  • PASSION PLATTER: Tabouli salad, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and juicy grilled lamb served on toasted pita
  • ZESTY MEATBALLS: Choice of four seasoned lamb, wagyu, chicken, impossible, or combination meatballs served with a toasted pita & choice of wedge salad or patatas
  • GRILLED LAMB: Grilled lamb, spinach & asparagus. Side of wedge salad or patatas.

Reserve@The CafeRack.com or 510.230.2575.

Time to Drink!

The BAR offers premium spirits, premium beer (bottles and on tap), and single servings of wine & champagne to get the party started!

Hours: Wed/Thurs 2:30-10pm; Fri/Sat 2:30pm-12am; Sun 2:30-10pm

Where:

5768 Peladeau St
Emeryville

https://www.rackgrill.com

By |2025-11-20T14:27:34-08:00November 20th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Oakland: Oakland Zoo + Glofari

The Experience:

Come to the zoo for the holidays!

Take a relaxing gondola ride up to the California Trails and look out over the Bay Area. If you are lucky, you may even catch a stunning sunset. California Trails provides habitats for many rescued animals and educates you about endangered species and conservation.

Sequoia featured here. In December of 2017, two gray wolves (Sequoia and Siskiyou have since passed) arrived at the Oakland Zoo. They were moved to their habitat, a two acre parcel up in the California Trails section, once they were acclimated to finally be introduced to the public.

Shy, reclusive and sensitive in nature, wolves, unlike dogs, commonly mate for life and therefore take time to develop relationships. Upon their arrival, zookeepers, volunteers and docents made every effort to ensure the wolves had an ideal environment and atmosphere to ensure their comfort and emotional well-being. When wolves feel comfortable, they are more likely to bond and have offspring.

Waiting patiently to see if they would mate, visitors were thrilled with their first four pups. Make sure you meet this beautiful gray wolf family when you tour the zoo. ‍Advanced ticket reservations required.

Nighttime show: If you want to experience a wildly illuminating festival of lanterns, get your tickets now to Glofari. It lasts until January 25, 4:30-9pm. Tickets 

About

Oakland Zoo is managed by the Conservation Society of California (CSC), a non-profit organization leading an informed and inspired community to take action for wildlife locally and globally.

Where:

9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland

https://www.oaklandzoo.org

By |2025-11-21T17:07:28-08:00November 20th, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Thanksgiving

The Experience:

Thanksgiving Dinner made easy!

Take a load off. Forget preparing Thanksgiving Dinner with all those too many moving parts. Plus several are vegetarians. Let C’era Una Volta prepare your Thanksgiving Dinner. They are open for preorders! Heat & Eat Wednesday Orders receive 10% discount. Pick up or Deliver 11/26. Must order Monday 11/24 by 5pm. Order by phone or email only: 510-769-4828 [email protected]. Delivery available for most Alameda orders $25

Their Thanksgiving menu is too extensive to include here, but know you have many options. Traditional Turkey Dinner, Prime Rib, Sausage all Garfagnina and more. For vegetarians coming to the table, there’s Eggplant Meatballs with sauce, Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Zucchini and more.

They have lots of sides (don’t forget the garlic mashed potatoes!) and dessert includes Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake, Coccolamole & Fruit – Vegan Panna Cotta, Mixed Berry Cake, Chocolate Flourless Cake – GF, “Nonna’s” Almond & Lemon Tart.

This is your ticket to a more relaxing Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy!

View Holiday menu.

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

By |2025-11-20T15:33:29-08:00November 20th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Richmond: PRBA & Hidden City Ballroom Support Milo Foundation

The Experience:

Paws & ReWine Disco Party!

You are invited to come for the fun and help a great cause: The Milo Foundation. Enjoy an evening Celebrating Doggies, Disco & the Milo Foundation on Saturday, November 15, 4-9pm.

You can join them for a portion of the evening or for the entire evening of fun.

  • Appetizers from El Sol, wine & more
  • Art from Arts of Point Richmond
  • Dancing with Stars style dance performances
  • Performance from the Disco Cats with Todd & Susie as seen on ‘America’s Got Talent’
  • Get your tickets!

Schedule:

  • 4pm Doggy Meet & Greet – Come meet your Milo doggies in disco costume? Fall in love? Adopt!
  • 5pm Silent Auction – Bid on original art by Point Richmond Artists! Enjoy appetizers and wine from your local winery.
  • 5:30pm Professional dance show. Think “Dancing with the Stars” meets “Cats” (or rather, “Dogs”)
  • 7:30pm Raffle door prizes and bidding results
  • 8pm Dance the night away to disco hits from the ‘70s!

Hosted by The Hidden City Ballroom, 304 Washington St in Pt Richmond.

About:

The mission of The Milo Foundation is to rescue adoptable dogs and cats from high-kill animal control shelters and adopt them to loving homes best suited to provide lifetime care. We rehabilitate dogs and cats, offer sanctuary to those that are not adoptable, and educate the public about responsible pet guardianship, including spay/neuter.

This event is supported and promoted by the Point Richmond Business Association.

Where:

The Hidden City Ballroom, 304 Washington St in Pt Richmond.

By |2025-11-13T15:53:59-08:00November 13th, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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