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The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts New Classes
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The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts New Classes

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The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts New Classes

The Experience:

Paint your way into spring!

Katie Connell will show you the way. She is teaching ‘Acrylic Painting Techniques’ in 6 Sessions – Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 10am – 12noon.

The medium is Acrylic and beginners are welcome as well as those who want to hone their skills. You’ll learn brush techniques and color theory in this fun and forgiving medium. Classes will focus on still life and landscapes while you find and refine your style and classes will culminate in a completed composition of your choosing.

Learn more and register here.

About the Instructor

Katie Connell has been leading fun, creative art classes for over ten years, and painting for even longer. She has been trained through formal art classes, and decades of practice. She primarily paints scenes from her home state of California and enjoys creating anything nostalgic or whimsical. She strongly believes anyone can and should paint!

About Frank Bette Center for the Arts

Frank Bette Center for the Arts is committed to three objectives: Support Personal Artistic Growth, Enrich the Art Experience of Everyone in Our Community, and Cultivate Appreciation for the Value of the Arts. Check out their full list of classes.

Where:

1601 Paru St.
Alameda

https://www.frankbettecenter.org/

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-04-16T07:43:12-07:00April 16th, 2026|Tags: Alameda, Art Exhibit, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Plein Air Paintout|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: The Local Ride
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The Experience, Alameda: The Local Ride

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The Experience, Alameda: The Local Ride

The Experience:

Fuel your ride with great coffee!

Join them! Do you like to cycle? Of course, The Local is the perfect place to gather for the Alameda cycling club. Outside with coffee after a brisk ride. “We’re so excited to partner with Team Alameda Cycling,” says Soco Munkhod, owner of The Local. “At The Local, we’re all about supporting our community and creating a space where people can connect, refuel, and feel at home. See you after the ride!”

About Team Alameda

They’re a group of enthusiastic bike riders – a club, not a racing team, although some members dabble in competition now and then. All ages, and most of them like coffee. They gather in downtown Alameda for weekend / holiday rides, and most Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well. And plan off-island rides. Learn more.

About The Local

A community gathering place in downtown Alameda, The Local is on the ground floor of the original Masonic Lodge building, one of the oldest buildings in Alameda that has been at the heart of the community for over 130 years. New owner Soco Munkhod reopened The Local after the pandemic to the delight of the community after it had shuttered in December of 2020. Fans hastily came back with their laptops sipping their Lattes and noshing on tasty pastries and sandwiches in this lovely historic building. It’s in one of the oldest buildings on Park Street, built in 1891 as the original Masonic Temple. The owners are continuing the tradition of ‘small-business coffee on Park Street’! Old fashioned furniture reminiscent of an old library, makes it the perfect ambiance for getting your work done. Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm; Sa/Su – 8:30am – 4pm.

Where:

1333 Park St
Alameda

https://www.facebook.com/thelocalalameda

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-04-08T20:58:30-07:00April 8th, 2026|Tags: Alameda, Beer & Wine, Coffee, Espresso, pastries, Photography exhibit, Salads, Sandwiches, The Local|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Beer New Beer
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Beer New Beer

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Beer New Beer

The Experience:

Beer! Fresh off the line.

What’s new?

Terpsman IPA – Blue Dream + Sour Tangie from Abstrax doing hero-level work [6.9%]
Pushcart Pale – West Coast strong pale with Everywhere Brewing. Comet, Cascade, 586 Cryo, T-90. Clean, punchy, gets the job done. [6.2%]

Put a stop at Faction into your weekend plans for the beer, the food and the view. They can’t wait to see you!

Food Truck Schedule:

Fri, Apr 3 – La Santa Torta
Sat, Apr 4 – Calafia Taqueria
Sun, Apr 5 – Knee Baby’z Eatery

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-04-01T15:58:25-07:00April 1st, 2026|Tags: Craft beer, Faction Brewing, Food trucks, Live Music, outdoor dining, rock'n Roll Flea Market|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 + Scolari’s Good Eats!
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The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 + Scolari’s Good Eats!

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The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 + Scolari’s Good Eats!

The Experience:

Afternoon Bliss

Settle in with your friends at Lucky 13 and let the afternoon unfold! They carry 20+ beers on tap which change up. Right now some of the faves are Pliny the Elder – double IPA, Russian River “Mind Circus – a hazy IPA, 21st Amendment “El Sully” – a Mexican lager, 805’s Blonde and many more. They have 40+ bottled beers, fine spirits and wines from local wineries.

You can bring in great food from Scolari’s. Try their popular Blueberry Bacon Cheeseburger – bacon, peppercorn crusted Niman Ranch burger, bleu cheese, red onion and basil aioli on a Challah bun. Check it out while knocking back your favorite fresh beer. You can also go for Scolari’s Classic Cheeseburger with American cheese, Niman Ranch beef, house sauce, dill pickle, red onion, tomato butter and lettuce on a Challah bun. They offer veggie and vegan choices also, along with salads, Shrimp & Chips and more. All you have to do is choose which afternoon.

Open daily 12noon to 2am.

Where:

1301 Park St
Alameda

https://www.facebook.com/lucky13alameda

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2026-03-19T12:09:36-07:00March 19th, 2026|Tags: Alameda, Bloody Marys, Craft Beer on tap, Lucky 13|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Delight
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The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Delight

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The Experience, Alameda: Dragon Rouge Bistro Delight

The Experience:

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine on the water!

Kick back for a relaxing evening dining on the patio overlooking the Alameda estuary in this welcoming family-owned restaurant inspired by the food from the city of Phan Thiet in SE Vietnam.

Try their Signature Fresh Spring Rolls, Lemongrass Sizzling Plate with salmon, Curry Dip Sandwich and their fans’ fave fried rice dishes. Sharing is easy. Bring your friends and check out their grilled platter featured here. Dragon Rouge is also known for their tasty Cocktails and Mocktails!

Their experienced chefs paired with dedicated staff assure you a wonderful dining experience indoors or outdoors. You can also just stop by for Happy Hour on the water!

Mon-Thurs 11:30am-8:30pm; Fri/Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun 11am-8:30pm