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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Pride + Purpose Day

The Experience:

Celebrate what makes Richmond strong!

Pride + Purpose Day is more than a taproom event—it’s a celebration of Richmond.

Friday, April 18th, the crew at East Brother is opening their doors and their hearts for their Second Annual Pride + Purpose Day—an afternoon of good beer, great food and giving back to the community they call home.

From 3–9pm, 10% of all taproom sales will go to Richmond Promise, a nonprofit working to ensure every Richmond student has a pathway to higher education. You can invest in the next generation of leaders, dreamers and changemakers.

Between sips of award-winning beer and bites from Mr. Dim Sum, you can connect with the Richmond Promise team from 5–6pm and learn about their work.

While there try their latest Seasonals Series Begian Tripel. They teamed up with Admiral Maltings to create this golden ale that delivers aromatic spice, fruity esters and a crisp, dry finish – all backed by Admirals’s locally malted barley.

Get on down to the taproom for some beer tasting and your favorite food trucks.

HOURS: Wed, Thurs, Fri, 3-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 9pm.

(510) 230-4081.

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

The Experience, Richmond: Richmond Art Center Metals Studio

The Experience:

Get Fired up!

Spring has sprung and Richmond Art Center is excited to offer new metal arts demos, studio orientations and workshops showcasing their Jewelry and Metals Studio. Whether you’re a practicing metal artist or a beginner, you’ll find new ways to learn and experiment with jewelry and metalsmithing tools at RAC.

Are you a metals artist looking for studio space? Attend our Jewelry & Metals Studio Orientations to learn about studio safety and use. This prerequisite workshop will then qualify you to register for Open Studio sessions. (Beginner students are welcome at these sessions also!)

New to metal art and jewelry making? Sign up for a range of beginner-friendly workshops to start your metal arts journey.

And stay tuned, Open Studios in the Metals Studio will return this summer! Questions? Email [email protected]

Jewelry & Metals Studio Orientation: Studio Safety and Use Thursday, April 24, 12-2pm

This class covers the basics of operating jeweler’s benches, saws, flex shafts, drills, polishing lathes, shears, rolling mills, hammers, anvils, mandrels, torches, and pickle.The orientation session lasts two hours, followed by an optional two-hour guided lab (2pm-4pm) for further exploration and practice with the tools and techniques covered. Register.

Richmond Art Center gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm.

Where:

2540 Barrett Ave.
Richmond

http://richmondartcenter.org

The Experience, Richmond: Anaviv’s Table & Provenance Dinner

The Experience:

Provenance Dinner: A supper club evening for founders, leaders & thinkers

Join Chef Arnon at Anaviv’s Table with Dia Bondi, author and leadership communications coach, for a Provenance Dinner on Wednesday, April 16, 6:30-8:30pm.

What is a Provenance Dinner? It’s a facilitated discussion woven through a thoughtfully curated fine dining menu to help you gain insight into how your core origin story influences and empowers your leadership.

It’s not a workshop. Nor is it a class. It’s an opportunity to walk away with a new perspective and an expanded network of like-minded thinkers, as you enjoy this private supper club experience. Anaviv’s Table – a communal supper club –  is tucked away in a collection of industrial buildings in Point Richmond.

​This Provenance Dinner brings together 12 founders, leaders and independent professionals in a lovely venue for an origin story exchange designed to expand networks and deepen relationships —all while enjoying a fabulous meal and wine paring prepared by Chef Arnon, formerly of Chez Panisse, co-founder of the Plant to Plate Program and Owner of Sailing Goat.

​Why is it called a Provenance Dinner? Come and you’ll see.

​Bring a friend and reserve your seat at the table. Registration covers the cost a bespoke prix fixe multi-course dinner, and wine pairings, tax and convenience fee—nothing more, nothing less.

*Chef Arnon can accommodate all dietary restrictions

About Dia Bondi

In her private coaching and programs, she works with C-level leaders, VC backed founders and ambitious professionals helping them find their voice and lead with it.  She’s been featured on CNBC Make It, Forbes and Fast Company. In global sport, she helped Rio de Janeiro secure the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her book, Ask Like An Auctioneer: How to Ask for More and Get It, is available now. More about Dia Bondi

About Anaviv

Anaviv is led by Chef Arnon Oren, who was classically trained in France and previously worked at Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Oliveto Café & Restaurant in Oakland. Ian McQueen is Anaviv’s Chef de Cuisine. He develops and runs their newest culinary offerings at Anaviv’s Open Market.

Anaviv’s is bike friendly with racks and a fix-it kit. (415) 376-1400

Where:

600 Hoffman Blvd
Richmond

Https://anaviv.com

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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining on the Water

The Experience:

Dessert anyone?

One of these warm afternoons, take yourself down to this beautiful waterfront restaurant in the heart of Marina Bay. Elegant Italian-inspired cuisine, wines and craft cocktails await you in their historic dining room overlooking the water.

As usual, you can start out with their appetizers, soups and salads. Dive into the rich flavors of their seafood pasta. They are known for their fresh seafood dishes. And they’ve got steaks, chops & poultry. Feel like pizza? It’s on the menu also.

And then indulge in their beautifully crafted dessert featured here. Be sure to ask your server.

Fill your table with some friends for a fun afternoon or evening and you are set. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860

Hours:

  • Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
  • Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm.

About  Lara & Lara’s cuisine

Lara Choe, the founder of Lara’s Fine Dining, is a self-made fine dining entrepreneur who is proud to call Richmond home. The restaurant is her 17th venture to date. And she is also the previous owner of famous The Hotel Mac Restaurant in historic downtown Point Richmond.

With 45 years of fine dining experience, Lara is pleased to welcome you to her newest restaurant in the heart of Richmond’s historic waterfront. One of her favorite things about the Richmond community is its hometown feel. So, please stop by and say hello!

About Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a seaside neighborhood located just 15 minutes from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and 15 minutes north of Berkeley. The area is a hidden gem for families and visitors looking for a taste of the Bay Area.

Where:

1900 Esplanade
Richmond

http://larasfinedining.com

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The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Friday

The Experience:

Discover some new wines!

Warm up your evening on Friday, March 14th from 6-9pm at Riggers Loft and you will be treated to some great live music while you explore their wine options and find new favorites! A great way to kick off your weekend with well known guitarist Lee Waterman and All-Star musicians Tim Campbell (keys) from the band Malo and Gerry Kennett (drums), formerly with Beach Blanket Babylon. Together they’ll recreate the grooving sounds of great guitar/organ combos from the 60’s & 70’s; such bands as George Benson w/Jack McDuff and Wes Montgomery w/Jimmy Smith. The repertoire will include jazz classics, blues, and funky Latin grooves. Don’t miss out. $5 cover.

While sipping and vibing, enjoy some tasty bites from Chef Frank Miller’s pop-up Kitchen Loft. Here’s what’s on the menu:

Pizzas: All pizzas are 12″ pizza and on their local honey/extra virgin olive oil dough. Margherita, Roasted Veggie, Artisan Italian Sausage or Pepperoni and the Cote D’azur with shrimp and pesto. Gluten-free options are available upon request. Pop up also includes Loft House Salad, Caesar Salad and Crispy Brussel Sprouts tossed in shaved Parmigiano cheese with lemon juice and garlic butter. Yum. And of course, for Dessert: New Orleans Beignets.

Grab your friends and head down to the water. You won’t be sorry. Plus, they can’t wait to see you!

About Riggers Loft Wine Co

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.

Having a holiday party or special occasion? Check out their various catering menus here. Everything you can imagine for your special event is part of their culinary menu themes: Italian Cuisine, French Bistro, Japanese Sushi Bar,  Asian Inspired Cusine, South of The Border,  Southern Barbecue and Indian Cusine.

Give them a call or email with your details and you will be surprised at your amazing event produced by the team at Riggers Loft.

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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