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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 Beer, Wine & Music Festival. A lively summer celebration of local craft beverages, live entertainment, and community spirit, the Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival returns to Montclair Village on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12pm to 6pm. 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 20 12 – 6pm

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

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

Food:

  • Tante’s – Potato spinach knishes, garlic fries and Evergood sausages
  • Daughter Thai – Kai Gor Rhae, Crispy Hodo Tofu w/ Tamarind Sauce, Sticky Rice + Peanut Sauce, Thai Tea, Fresh Young Coconut
  • Sliver Pizza – Sourdough pizza with fresh veggies by the slice or pie
  • Oh G Burger – Smash burgers, sandwiches, fries and shakes
  • Perle Bar – banhmi sandwiches, spring rolls, cocktails
  • El Agavero  – street tacos with all the fixings, margaritas, beer, and aguas frescas

Drinks:

Dozens of amazing local craft beverage makers will be pouring up some of the best beer, wine, ciders, and other bevvies including Alameda Brewing, Altamont Brewing, Farmstead Cheeses & Wine, Father’s Brewing, Headworks Brewing and Longman’s Gin. Full list of craft beverage makers here.

 Entertainment:

  • Park Day School Play Palooza Fun Zone
  • Live Music all day:
    • Prospect
    • Cardboard People
    • Bululu
    • DJ DJ2
    • DJ BlackWoman
    • Dani

Give Dad a day in Montclair for Father’s Day!

Entrance is free. Various drink packages are available. Check out details and Buy Tickets Here!

Where:

Montclair Village – Antioch Ct/Mountain Blvd in Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

By |2026-06-18T11:23:19-07:00June 18th, 2026|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Watch Party

The Experience:

Eat, drink + watch the World Cup on the big screen!

June 11 – June 14. Experience the excitement of the World Cup in Emeryville at Bay Street’s Dining Terrace. Join fellow soccer fans to watch live World Cup matches* on their outdoor TVs while enjoying great food, drinks, and community in the heart of the East Bay. Grab a meal from your favorite Bay Street restaurants, settle in around the fire pits, and enjoy every goal, save, and celebration in a lively outdoor setting.  With a variety of dining options, comfortable outdoor seating, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gather for matchday, plus you don’t have to provide the food or beverages for your friends! Match schedules and viewing times:

  • Thurs, June 11 Mexico vs. South Africa, 12pm; South Korea vs. Czechia, 7pm
  • Fri, June 12 Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 12pm; USA vs. Paraguay, 6pm
  • Sat, June 13 Qatar vs. Switzerland, 12 pm; Brazil vs. Morocco, 3pm; Haiti vs. Scotland, 6pm
  • Sun, June 14 Germany vs. Curacao, 10am; Netherlands vs. Japan, 1pm;
    Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador, 4pm; Sweden vs. Tunisia, 7pm

*Only games aired live during Bay Street Emeryville’s operating hours will be shown.

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana Happy Hour

The Experience:

Kick off your summer with Happy Hour Italiana!

The evenings are getting longer and you deserve a respite and something to look forward to with your friends. Meet up with them. You may just want to hang out on the serene patio or hang inside. But let’s get it right with La Strada’s amazing appetizers.

Check out a few of the Happy Hour Menu items available Monday through Friday, 3-6pm:

  • Fried Prawns & Chips – deep fried prawns with French fries
  • Garlic Parmesan Wings – served with Ranch Dressing and house-made BBQ Sauce
  • Calamari Friti – served with cocktail and tartar sauces with lemon
  • Beef Skewer –  Angus beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, Demi-glaze
  • Crostini, Garlic Bread, Garlic Cheese Fries, Meatballs and more!

There’s something for everyone with Well Drinks, Cocktails, Bottled Beer, Wine (including a Bella Sera Pinot Grigio from Tuscany).

The full menu is available at https://lastradasanpablo.com/happy-hour-menu 

Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

https://lastradasanpablo.com

By |2026-05-21T14:26:57-07:00May 21st, 2026|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connexions

The Experience:

Let’s meet up + have some fun on Wed! Don’t miss out!

Gather around the fire pit with us at Pipple Regional Indian. It will be an amazing night out on the patio  on Wed May 27, 5:30 – 7:30pm.

We will be on a culinary journey through India! It may be your new place to hang with friends after work or for lunch.

Come for the vibe. Stay for the connexions. Meet new biz friends. Talk with city officials innovators, entrepreneurs and other businesses that propel Emeryville.

Join the fun! The crew at Pippal and at ECC  can’t wait to see you!  Register.

Pippal is located at 5614, #235 Bay Street in Emeryville. Questions? 510-336-1047.

PS Thank you to Pippal our venue, food & drink host; Husic Vineyards Wine by FACE FOUNDRIE, our wine sponsor; Working Images, event sponsor; and Communications Team & SF on the Bay  for event graphics and support.

More info about ECC:

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

By |2026-05-21T13:44:34-07:00May 21st, 2026|Tags: , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Brunch

The Experience:

Sunny skies. Salty rims.

If your plans don’t include margs and guac yet for the Memorial Weekend, consider this your sign. Spend the three-day weekend brunching at Flores Cocina & Bar, over tacos spicy chilaquiles, fresh margaritas and a table full of your favorite people.

  • Chilaquiles crispy tortillas, salsa roja, sunny eggs, pickled onion, crema, pico de gallo, avocado, and beans
  • Pancake de Elote corn pancake, maple crema, berries, powdered sugar.
  • Ensalada Mixta gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, lime-jalapeño dressing.
  • Tacos – Two tacos served with beans, escabeche and salsa dorada
    • Carnitas – slow-roasted pork, slaw
    • Chicken Tinga – shredded poached chicken, pickled habanero onion
    • Vegetariano – king trumpet mushrooms, poblanos, caramelized onions, pico de gallo
    • Carne Asada – grilled steak, pico de gallo
    • Pescado – chipotle aioli, slaw; fried cod or grilled adobo +

Margaritas

  • Classica – Tequila, lime, agave
  • De Flores – Mezcal, Cointreau, lime, orange
  • Fresa – Reposado, strawberry, lime, agave
  • Paloma – Tequila, grapefruit, agave, lime

Beers, Specialty Cocktails and Wine

Refreshing Non-alcoholic Cocktails:

  • Guadalupe – orange, grapefruit, lime, agave, salted rim
  • Pina No-Jito – pineapple, mint, lime, soda

It’s fun in the sun with salty rims at Flores this weekend!

Hours: M-Th11:30am – 9pm; F 11:30am-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm. 510-301-7683

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

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

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