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The Experience, Alameda: Electrify Expo at the Point
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The Experience, Alameda: Electrify Expo at the Point

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The Experience, Alameda: Electrify Expo at the Point

The Experience:

Drive an EV – e-car, e-bike, e-scooter, e-skates! And enjoy the view.

It’s almost here. The largest EV festival! Did you know it’s just the largest Electric Vehicle festival in North America? And it’s happening right here at Alameda Point Sat/Sun, Aug 23/24?

Elecrify Expo is fun electrified thrills for all ages. Everything from Cybertrucks to the fastest eBikes on the market! The best part? YOU can ride & drive EVERYTHING!

What to expect. Courses, and displays, alongside great music and food across nearly 1 million square feet of festival space! Gravity-defying Freestyle MX, flying car on display, drive n’ ride Lucid’s new Gravity, Supercars. Lineup of electric and hybrid/PHEV vehicles. Verge eMotorcycle demos. eBIkes, eScooters, eSkates + more. Info & tickets.

Check it out here.

And here

Where:

2151 Ferry Point – former Naval Air Station runway’s outdoor event space.
Alameda

https://www.electrifyexpo.com/

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-08-21T15:32:22-07:00August 21st, 2025|Tags: Alameda, Alameda Point, Almanac Beer Co, Arcade|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. New Release ++
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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. New Release ++

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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. New Release ++

The Experience:

Fall out of Summer beer! And don’t forget – this Sunday is the Summer Classic event.

They weren’t gonna say anything just yet…but we all know East Brother is not great at keeping secrets when Festbier hits the taps.

Their fall seasonal is officially here. Clean, crisp, malt-forward, and brewed with California-grown grain from their partner Admiral Maltings in Alameda .

You’ll hear a lot about Oktoberfest beers over the next couple months, and most of them will be Märzens. They’re the traditional amber lagers, rich, toasty, brewed in March and stored cold through the summer until the festival began. But here’s the thing: the beer actually poured in Munich today isn’t Märzen. It’s Festbier. A bit paler, a bit crisper, brewed with more pilsner malt and meant for long tables, lively conversation and maybe a little dancing.

Classic beers. Classic cars. Classic Vibe.

Rev up your engines! Join the crew at East Brother on Sunday, August 24 from 12 to 8pm, for a day full of fun for your entire family and friends at the 8^th Annual Summer Classic. Expect a stunning lineup of classic cars, live music, delicious food and award-winning craft beers!

It’s a way of honoring craftsmanship—both in the garage and in the brewhouse. The Summer Classic allows us to pay homage to iconic cars and the people who meticulously care for them, who also have great stories to tell! This is where Bay Area car owners and admirers connect while soaking up the sunshine with a cold one. Vote for your favorite cars. The top two voted cars will get to take home the Gold Growler Trophy.

Some of your Bay Area’s favorite food trucks will be on-site serving up delicious fare all day long. Put this on your calendar!

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-08-21T15:59:45-07:00August 21st, 2025|Tags: East Brother Beer Co., Food trucks, Richmond brewery, Summer Classic|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Karibu Wine Lounge by Wichira Wine Club
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The Experience, Alameda: Karibu Wine Lounge by Wichira Wine Club

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The Experience, Alameda: Karibu Wine Lounge by Wichira Wine Club

The Experience:

Join the party!

It’s Wine Club Time at Karibu Lounge – Wines by Wichira on Sunday, Aug 17, 2-6pm.

Members can RSVP at (510) 479-4920 and if you are not a member, this is the time to sign up. Catered food, live music and a room full of wine lovers awaits you!

Enjoy their selection of multi-award winning wines and beers from underserved BIPOC, women and local crafters. This gathering will brighten your day and the wine will delight.

Hours: Wed/Thurs 5-9pm; Fri 4-10pm; Sat 1-10pm; Sun 1-8pm (510) 479-4920

About

KARIBU by Wachira wine lounge is the home of Wachira Wines, an extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker. As a young immigrant, Chris fell in-love with the science of winemaking and developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers. Her story is about equity and the ability to succeed through adversity. The lounge is a a welcoming community filled with great wine, art and camaraderie.

Where:

1419 Park St.

Alameda

https://karibulounge.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-08-14T13:05:11-07:00August 14th, 2025|Tags: Alameda, Karaoke, Karibu Wine Lounge, music, Saturday Brunch, Wichira Wines|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music
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The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music

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The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music

The Experience:

Saturday on the water anyone?

Stop by Riggers between 2-5pm Sat, Aug 16, where you can enjoy some great wine and tasty bites overlooking the water as you listen to some fine tunes.

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of classic blues and rock music from the Greg Richmond Band. Based in Oakland, CA, their band includes experienced musicians from The Elmwoods, Satchmo’s Ghost as well as Eddie Money’s backup band.

Come and check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Plenty of room for large parties, an amazing selection of specialty wines, cider, food and a reasonable door charge, which goes toward paying the band.

Food + Drink

Wood-fired Pizzas, Loft House Salad, Caesar Salad, New Orleans Beignets by Chef Frank Miller (CFM Culinary Inc.).

Enjoy fantastic wines and cider by Riggers Loft winemakers and cider maker. Order a glass, a bottle or a flight.

$5 cover charge.

About Riggers Loft

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

Thursdays: 5-8pm
Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
Saturdays: 1-9pm
Sundays: 1-7pm.

Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-08-14T13:07:11-07:00August 14th, 2025|Tags: carica wines, Chef Frank Miller, Far West Cider Company, Festival Opera, Live Music, Prima Materia, r&b cellars, Riggers Loft, Wachira Wines|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Honored
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The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Honored

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The Experience, Alameda: C’era Una Volta Kitchen + Catering Honored

The Experience:

Chef Rudy meets Capitol royalty

It was an incredible honor for C’era Una Volta to cook for Senator Nancy Pelosi at the Italian Consulate in San Francisco recently. From burrata to branzino, Chef Rudy brought the flavors — and the flair! Rudy exclaimed, “Grazie mille to the Consulate for the warm hospitality and an unforgettable afternoon.” And yes… there was Torta della Nonna involved.

About C’era Una Volta

C’era Una Volta has all your Italian favorites and Chef Rudy’s specials represent historic Tuscany flavors. Questions or to place your order: 510.769.4828 or or call Chef Rudy at 510-205-3734. A tavola non s’invecchia mai – “At the table, we never grow old.” You can gear up for your holiday parties with a Tuscan flair by contacting them now – (510) 769-4828.