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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Festival

The Experience:

You’ve got live music, beer, wine, tasty bites, shopping & fun!

Hit the Village up this Saturday at the Montclair Village Beer & Wine Fest  This is such a fun gathering of like minds. A local wine, beer and food tasting pumped by live music; complemented by artisan wares, shops, restaurants,  and neighbors. You are assured a fantastic experience. Just talk to all the vendors and you will learn so much about the great region where we live.

WHEN: Saturday, June 14 12 – 6pm

WHERE: Antioch Ct/Mountain Blvd in the center of Montclair Village

WHAT: Craft Beer & Artisan Wines, Montclair bites, restaurants, boutique shops & more!

  • FREE Music on the Streets –
  • 50+ Craft Beers, Artisan Wines, Specialty Drinks
  • Commemorative glass for each ticket holder
  • Kids Play Palooza Fun Zone sponsored by F&M Bank
  • Flair Travel & Adventure Zone

MUSIC:  Lineup on the Mister Beever’s Stage powered by Meet your Core Pilates
12:30 – 1pm – Woodminster Theater
1:15-2:30pm – Khalil Abdullah Quartet
3-4:15pm – Namorados Da Lua
4:45-6pm – Dos Four

Entrance is free. Various drink packages are available. Check out details and reserve your package now!

Where:

Montclair Village – Antioch Ct/Mountain Blvd in Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

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The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Father’s Day

The Experience:

Cooking from the heart-  just like Dad!

Think Huevos Rancheros, Pancakes de Elote, Ensaladas, Tacos and Margaritas! Join the crew at Flores this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, for delicious regional Mexican dishes made from their family recipes. From slow- braised carnitas to fresh house-made tortillas and craft Tequila cocktails, everything on the table tells a story.

Celebrate the father figures in your life with bold flavors, real ingredients, and the spirit of familia. Brunch is 11am-3pm and they are open until 9pm that day. (510) 301-7683.- 5614 Bay St, Ste 244

Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday – 11:30am to 9pm
  • Friday – 11:30am to 10pm
  • Saturday – 11am to 10pm
  • Sunday- 11am to 9pm

Flores is located in the Bay Break Terrace at 5614 Bay St, Ste 244 in Emeryville

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Opening

The Experience:

All we have is NOW. Welcome & relax!

It was an exciting morning early on June 3rd as co-owner Mica Meyers  and GM Jacqueline Victoria opened the doors to welcome city officials, Bay St Emeryville executives, Emeryville Commerce Connection members, family and friends to the official opening of their new boutique massage salon.

Mica introduced City Manager Latanya Bellow who complemented the owners (co-owner Attica Jacques could not attend, but her mother did) on their beautiful salon and the significance of this business to the community. Vice-Mayor Sukhdeep welcomed The NOW Massage and expressed how much it meant to Emeryville, the city of art, innovation and wellness.

Jacqueline told us about her passion for helping people better their lives and how her new job working with Mica and Attica was a perfect fit for her life mission.

We had a libations blessing of the new salon focused on mastering your dignity and gathered for the official ribbon cutting.

Assembled in the photo l-r: Chad Smalley, Community Development Director, co-owner Mica Meyers, GM Jacqueline Victoria, ECC (Emeryville Commerce Connection) CEO Mary Lou Thiercof, City Manager LaTanya Bellow and Vice Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur.

A tour of the warm and serene massage rooms followed, enhanced by the the music of gentle rolling waves of the ocean.  When you visit, you will feel like you have stepped into  a wine country resort spa right here at Bay St in Emeryville. And you can book the duration of a massage that fits your schedule and eventually become a member for enhanced benefits. Check it out NOW!

Welcome and best wishes  to The NOW Massage!

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By |2025-06-05T16:15:01-07:00June 5th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana For Dad

It’s a ‘Bottomless’ Father’s Day with an Italian Brunch Buffet!

Start your dad’s day off with a brunch you know he will love. La Strada will have all your dad’s breakfast favorites, a ham and prime Rib carving station, king crab legs, omelete station and much more!

And then indulge in the Bottomless’s:  bottomless beer, Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas. Enjoy a leisurely morning out on their patio.

Father’s Day Brunch is served from 10am – 2pm, Sunday, June 15. .Reservations are highly recommended.

Call now to make a reservation. 510-237-9047. Walk-ins are welcome.

Dinner is served from 3pm-9pm. It’s Italian comfort food in a serene setting outdoors or inside. They can’t wait to see you!

 Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

https://lastradasanpablo.com

By |2025-06-05T13:21:31-07:00June 5th, 2025|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: COBIZ Delivers

The Experience:

Artists inspire a creative culture!

‘Collective We’ opens today, May 29th through October 23rd. It’s a powerful and intimate showcase of contemporary figurative art by two international voices from across the globe: Kateryna Bortsova (Ukraine) and Aran (Iran).

Through painting and photography, they share deeply personal reflections on identity, memory, and what it means to belong—no matter where you come from. At a time when connection and community matter more than ever, ‘The Collective We’ reminds us that even across continents, we carry shared emotional truths. Opens on May 29th– book your visit in advance! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/duo-exhibition-collective…

RevArt and CoBiz Richmond are thrilled about their partnership which was designed to empower local artists and inspire the Richmond community. By merging RevArt’s focus on supporting artists with CoBiz’s mission to uplift under-invested communities, this collaboration will create meaningful opportunities for artists to thrive as entrepreneurs while enriching Richmond’s cultural landscape.

The Artists:

Kateryna Bortsova is a classically trained painter and graphic artist whose dreamlike figures are often partially veiled by balloons and blooms. Her work explores the beauty and ambiguity of self-representation, merging classical technique with philosophical depth.

Aran (Nima Raadparsa) is a self-taught Iranian photographer whose emotionally charged, socially conscious portraits form a quiet yet powerful chorus. Formerly a photojournalist, his art now focuses on identity, race, and community.

In partnership with RevArt, COBIZ Richmond is thrilled to announce their exhibition,

Where:

1503 MacDonald Ave, Suite A
Richmond

https://www.cobizrichmond.com

Bring your team here for the perfect setting!

By |2025-05-29T11:45:50-07:00May 29th, 2025|0 Comments
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