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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Art Walk April 26-27

The Experience:

It’s an Outdoor Boutique. It’s Handcrafted. It’s an Art Alfresco Experience!

Join the villagers and artists on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 10am – 5pm. Plan your day around this sidewalk art show and have lunch in Montclair. More than 50 artists will fill the sidewalks with their wares displayed against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland Hills.

Connect with the artists and find a unique treasure for gifting or adding to your personal collection.

Paintings, sculptures, home & office décor, artisan bags and clothing, unique hand-crafted jewelry and more.  Presented by the Montclair Village Association, this free open air art gallery offers a chance to get to know the participating artists and learn the stories behind each piece they make.

Additions:

Saturday ­Picnic on the Plaza is from 1-4pm. Grab some food from the local restaurants and enjoy Rustwood Revival performing from 12:30-3:30pm, Oakland Fire Department’s Random Acts Parade Rig for the kids, and free face painting by Lily’s Arte.

On Sunday you can take home fresh produce and delectables from La Salle’s farmer’s market from 9am-1pm.

The Art Walk takes place in the Montclair shopping district on Mountain Boulevard at LaSalle Avenue, off Highway 13, between Park Boulevard and Thornhill Drive.

Where:

Mountain Blvd @ La Salle Ave
Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Gifts

The Experience:

Do you have your Bay Area landmark glasses yet?

Bay Area Skyline Rocks Glasses are now available. They are perfect for entertaining visitors or as gifts for friends you are visiting. A little something from your life by the Bay. These glasses feature iconic Bay Area landmarks: Trader Vic’s Emeryville, their flagship location, Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland skyline and more!

Stop by Trader Vic’s Emeryville today to buy your glassware and check out all the treasures in their gift shop.

You  can also hang in the lounge before you head out and order some tidbits  and small plates from their lounge menu. Enjoy the afternoon light as the sun begins to dip and you slowly finish off your Mai Tai. 510-653-3400

About Trader Vic’s + the Mai Tai

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

According to the Trader, Vic Bergeron, “In 1944, after success with several exotic rum drinks, I felt a new drink was needed. I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year-old Jamaican J. Wray Nephew rum, added fresh lime, some Orange Curaçao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy Syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after. Half the lime shell went in for color, I stuck in a branch of fresh mint, and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night. Carrie took one sip and said, “Mai Tai – Roa Ae” In Tahitian means “Out of this World- The Best”. Well, that was that, I named the drink ‘Mai Tai.’”

(Victor Bergeron and Carrie Guild featured below in 1970)

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

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The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars Easter Weekend

The Experience:

Sip, savor and soak up the weekend!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Dashe Cellars has you covered—with bold wines, vibrant flavors, and laid-back vibes.

They’re even open on Easter Sunday from 12–5:30pm— and it’s going to be sunny out on their deck overlooking the Bay.

If you’re in the mood for a wine tasting or just want to relax on their sunny SF City View Patio with a flight of wine, your perfect spot is waiting for you. It will be a beautiful day for sipping and soaking up some spring sunshine! Seasoned Kebab & Grill will be serving up delicious bites all weekend long, Try some world-class wines served by knowledgeable staff.

Reservations can be made from the link www.exploretock.com/dashecellars

Cheers to good wine and great company this Easter Sunday!

About

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.

They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.

Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

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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

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing for the Dogs

The Experience:

It’s a ‘save the dogs’ weekend!

First off, on Saturday, April 12, from 12-6pm, enjoy Alameda Punks Parade Vol 7. It’s a Craft Faire and Rocket Dog Rescue Fundraiser:

  • 60 Unique Vendors
  • Draft beer
  • Food trucks &
  • On-site pet adoptions

Live Music from:

  • Hot Laundry
  • Normal Weirds
  • Hyperdrive Kittens
  • A Million Miles Away
  • Screaming Creatures
  • Acoustricurt

Food Trucks:

  • Aburaya
  • Gabba Gabba Pizza
  • Lion Dance Cafe
  • All Ages. $5

And then on Sunday, April 13, there’s a Singles Mingle from 3-7pm with Oakland Animal Services PUP-UP from 3-5pm!

Join them for great music, delicious food, and a wide selection of tasty beers!

Their party will be centered amongst the green table-tops but you will have access to the entire outdoor area. Feel free to bring friends and simply show up – no tickets or RSVP needed. Singles Mingle is on a mission to get singles off of dating apps and out meeting one another in person. They promise a fun and relaxed environment, making it easier for you to connect with other like-minded singles. And guess what? Face-to Face conversations work! Don’t forget to get your wristband upon entry!

Meet some of the dogs up for adoption at OAS. As of  Thursday, April 10, they have 73 big dogs in the shelter which puts them at capacity. If you can’t adopt right now, ask the crew how you can volunteer for the shelter. The dogs will love you!

Check out Dogs of Faction Brewing on Instagram!

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.

Featured here is Fairy at OAS. Fairy will be an incredibly loyal companion and a great addition to a loving family. Meet her and see the magic of Fairy for yourself! Follow her @adoptfairy_ on Instagram, and click here to learn how to adopt.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

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