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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

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The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Summer

The Experience:

A light early supper treat + more!

Step out of the heat and into our fave Alameda tavern to delight in a light salad for a late afternoon or early supper.

It’s fresh and locally sourced. Their Greek Salad is loaded with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, baby arugula, and plenty of feta. A favorite flavor in a Greek Salad to many of us is the way the feta enhances the essence of all the greens and vegetables.

Other salads on the menu include:

  • Wedge Salad – Iceberg lettuce with bacon and bleu cheese dressing
  • Beet Salad – Ruby beets over arugula, fresh shaved fennel, strawberry, feta mousse, toasted pistachios with a strawberry vinaigrette
  • Greek Cobb Salad – Grilled chicken, bacon, feta, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives over mixed greens
  • And a Classic Caesar Salad

And then if you actually want a little more, you have so much to choose from – starters, entrees, sides or dessert!

These ‘tastes’ can complement your salad:

  • Calamari – Crispy fried calamari with onion petals. lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
  • Grilled Halloumi Cheese – Over a bed of arugula, cherry tomatoes. and pita with a lemon caper sauce
  • Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns GF – Served over a bed of baby arugula drizzled with a lemon beurre blanc
  • Loukaniko – Locally made Greek sausage served with tzatziki and pita bread
  • Meatballs –Meatballs in a roasted tomato sauce
  • Spanakopita Ⓥ – Spinach and feta pie in filo dough
  • And more! Plus, they have a to-die-for decadent chocolate cake.

And have a glass of wine or a cocktail. Fans rave about their Alameda Gold Rush cocktail – Redemption High Rye Bourbon, Greek Wildflower Honey, Fresh Lemon and a Touch of Cinnamon. Have fun! They can’t wait to serve you!

Hours: Mon – Thurs 4-8:30pm. Fri – 4-9:30pm; Sun – 4-9pm.Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. (510) 671-2867

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

By |2026-06-11T14:03:43-07:00June 11th, 2026|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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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

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The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts New Exhibit

The Experience:

Illusions, Peach Pie & Parallels!

Join our friends at Frank Bette Gallery on Saturday, June 13 from 3-5pmto celebrate two new exhibitions opening in June.

  1. ILLUSIONS

Illusions: Distortions or misrepresentations of reality by the senses. Changes in perspective, color, contrast, shapes and placement of images within each other all create illusions. Nothing is as it seems. Opposites: realism, abstraction. 2-dimensional.

  • Exhibit Dates: June 5 – August 1, 2026
  • Receptions: Saturday, June 13 & Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3–5 pm​
  1. PEACH PIE AND PARALLELS – CAROL SQUICCI
  • June 5 – June 27, 2026
  • Reception: Saturday, June 13, 3–5 pm

From the Artist:

“When I paint, I explore the intricacy inherent in the mundane,
investigating complex shapes, surfaces, reflections and
shadows, and the relationship between the subject’s colors and
that of its overall composition.

I might find a leftover piece of lemon pie in my refrigerator calling
out to be elevated into a work of art. Sometimes I will attach a
transitional fork, all the better to enjoin the pie. I highlight these
pieces to make the everyday a special treat.”

About Frank Bette Center for the Arts

Established in 2002, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, volunteer-run creative community. Carrying forward the legacy of Frank Bette, who believed deeply in the power of art and community. Upon his passing in 1999, Frank bequeathed his beloved home as “a place for meetings, readings, showings, and other creative doings.”

Frank Bette Center for the Arts is committed to three objectives: Support Personal Artistic Growth, Enrich the Art Experience of Everyone in Our Community, and Cultivate Appreciation for the Value of the Arts. Check out their full list of classes.

Where:

1601 Paru St.
Alameda

https://www.frankbettecenter.org/

By |2026-06-04T10:48:25-07:00June 4th, 2026|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Prawns + Art

The Experience:

The Lounge is calling you!

Meet your friends down at Emeryville Marina overlooking San Francisco Bay for Happy Hour and indulge in their appetizers and exotic drinks. Featured here – Crispy Prawns. A little crunch, a lot of flavor. These Crispy Prawns are a Trader Vic’s classic—lightly fried, perfectly seasoned, and made for sharing – or not! You will be transported into tiki culture by the spirited atmosphere, fusion flavors and time with friends.

Now, you have heard the stories about ‘The Trader’, aka Vic Bergeron, who started Trader Vic’s and created the first Mai Tai at Hinky Dinks. But did you know he was an artist? Get to know him on a deeper level and join his granddaughter Eve Bergeron at Vic’s Art Symposium Thursday, June 25, 5 pm.

THE ARTIST – VIC BERGERON with Eve Bergeron: Save the Date!

Eve Bergeron will share stories and images of her grandfather, Vic Bergeron, and how events in his life, travel, friendships with other artists were reflected in his own artistic expressions. On view before and after the symposium, Eve’s personal art collection of paintings, bronzes and jewelry created by her grandfather will tell you a little more about this entrepreneur and artist.

Schedule: Laynu Room

  • 4pm: Art Viewing
  • 5om: Symposium Presentation

So when you arrive, grab a Mai Tai, get comfortable, and enjoy the show!

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

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