0A STORIES THE EXPERIENCE SEND

The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Opening Reception

The Experience:

What does a brighter future look like?

Local Bay Area artists envision a better tomorrow in this new exhibit, ‘O Say Can You See… the Soul of Our Nation’.

Join our friends at Rhythmix at their Opening Reception this Friday, July 10th at K Gallery inside Rhythmix | 6pm-8pm

Though it is free, they ask that you RSVP.

The image featured here is from Susan Bianchi Fiber Art , “The Tools We Need”. Fiber, digital printing.

‘Artists have always been at the center of the nation’s soul. They’ve told the truth when no one else would: of broken dreams and second chances; of ordinary people holding on to dignity in hard times; and, how to hold onto purpose when circumstances seem bleak. Artists are the catalysts with the power to move hearts, open eyes, and expand our potential to realize and continue to believe in what is possible.’ RCW

Hours Mon – Fri 10am-9pm

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

The Experience, Richmond: Kaleidoscope Coffee & Wine

The Experience:

Indulge in your favorite breakfast treat!

The moment you walk into this café, you will feel at home. The name, the cozy vibe, the community energy. It’s more than just great coffee.

They have created a space where everyone feels welcome—a second home filled with laughter, warmth, and conversation. Coffee is roasted with care—sustainably, ethically, and with heart. They host art, music, and stories that celebrate the vibrant mix of their community. Their food includes pastries,  avocado toasts, sandwiches and salads.

Their signature espresso blend, Flare & Flutter, brings together vibrant Ethiopian beans with rich, chocolatey Guatemalan coffee. Try their Gibraltar/Cortado – A silky double shot of espresso softened with a splash of steamed milk, served in its namesake glass.

Kaleidoscope is more than a café. It’s a destination for community gatherings:

  • Mondays 6:30-8:30pm –  Karen’s Kaleidoscope Comedy show featuring Karen Buchannan and stand-up comedians from all over the Bay Area.
  • Thursdays 5-6:30pm – Open Mic Night – Music and Spoken Word.
  • Sundays 4-6:30pm – Game Night for the whole family. Play games or bring your own and meet your neighbors.

Be sure to say hi to  Venki, owner of Kaleidoscope Coffee. He can’t wait to see you.  510-260-0848

Where:

109 Park Pl

Point Richmond

http://kaleidoscopecoffee.com

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. Summer Beer

The Experience:

Keep it light on hot summer days!

The grill is ready. uou’ve got your summer reading book out on the lounge chair. All you need now is the beer! Lucky youi! It’s Cold Helles Lager season!

Bright gold pour. Pillowy white head. Crisp finish. Everything you want from a summer lager. Now available at East Brother taprooms + select retailers. Find it near you:

East Brother Beer Co. has it all. Have fun this weekend and visit them!

  • East Brother Beer Co – 1001 Canal Blvd in RIchmond
  • Tam Tavern – 152 Shoreline Highway in Mill Valley
  • Rec Room – in the Metreon in San Francisco at Fourth & Mission

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Getaway

The Experience:

The water is calling you!

Meet your friends down at Emeryville Marina overlooking San Francisco Bay for Happy Hour and indulge in appetizers and exotic drinks.  It’s your midweek reward. Mai Tais, happy hour prices, Wednesday through Friday 4–6 PM.  Pair it with potato tostones. Trader Vic’s light bites done right! These potato tostones are crispy, golden, and dangerously easy to keep reaching for. The perfect little something to pair with a cocktail, Mai Tais and good company.

Hang on the water this weekend in Emeryville! And get that vacay feeling by doing some browsing in their gift shop.

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.’”

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

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

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars , Urban Legend + Cousins Maine Lobster

The Experience:

East Coast meets West Coast

Lobster rolls and your favorite wine to celebrate the weekend. Cousins Maine Lobster in Alameda with Dashe Cellars and Urban Legend. This may be the right time to do a wine tasting and decide which wine pairs nicely with lobster rolls.

Enjoy some lobster rolls with your friends!

  • Sunday, July 19th, 2026
  • 11:30am – 4:30pm
  • 1951 Monarch Street Hangar 25, Alameda,

You can place your order ahead of time on their mobile app.   Mobile app ordering opens up a few hours before each truck event.

Or you can always order at their truck window; and they take all major credit cards, cash, Apple and Google Pay!

Cousins Maine Lobster, Dashe Cellars and Urban Legend can’t wait to see you!

Cheers to 30 Years! 
In 1996, Mike and Anne Dashe did something a little bold: they started a winery… and got married in the same year. What began as a shared leap of faith has grown into three decades of winemaking, friendships, and a community they are deeply grateful for.

According to Anne & Mike Dashe, “It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the journey. Raise a glass with us and stock up while the sale lasts!”

Good wine, good company. They hope to see you this weekend or next for the party!

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

Go to Top