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The Experience, Berkeley: Bay Area Book Festival

The Experience:

Are you a book worm? Passionate about our future!

If so, don’t miss out on the Bay Area Book Festival that is coming to town and celebrating its 12th year Fri – Sun, May 29-31.  Engage yourself in a cultural celebration in a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices.

Participate in first-rate live conversations with top authors on compelling topics, authors’ readings, writing workshops, democracy dialogues and even a bookworm block party! There’s a free lively outdoor fair that directly connects you/your company with engaged book lovers eager to learn about new literary and consumer products and services.

Headliners. Over the course of three evenings and five separate headliner sessions, join them at the The Freight for mesmerizing and timely discussions about world building and movement building, how to foster diversity and equity in publishing, globalist pasts, presents, and futures, horror as cultural critique, and black feminist futurescaping! Arrive and build community in a packed house of 500 like-minded folks. Headliners tickets.

Festival Map

Festival Schedule

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The Bay Area Book Festival unites readers, writers, and changemakers. Their mission is to uplift and honor the full spectrum of literary voices, with particular care for those who have been historically excluded or marginalized, while encouraging reading, creative expression, and critical thinking across all ages and backgrounds.

Location: Downtown Berkeley.

  • Main Outdoor Fair & Bookworm Block Party: Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
  • Youth Activities & Readings: Berkeley Public Library (Main Branch, 2090 Kittredge St.)
  • Panels & Readings: The Freight & Salvage (2020 Addison St.)
  • Author Talks & Locus Awards: Hotel Shattuck Plaza (2086 Allston Way)
  • Performing Arts & Sessions: The Marsh Arts Center (2120 Allston Way)

Where:

Downtown Berkeley

Berekeley, CA

The Experience, Alameda: Urban Legend Cellars Sips + Nibbles + Music

The Experience:

Your Sunday vibe on the water!

‘Here comes the sun…’ Drew and Scott from the Sun Kings, an acoustic Beatles tribute band duo, will fill the patio with tunes you love. Sazon Latin Kitchen will be serving up those fabulous Baja Fish Tacos, Tostadas, Quesadillas and more while you enjoy the wine experience that fits your day. By the glass or bottle. Reservations are suggested–tables fill up fast.

You can pick your experience, and relax with:

  • Tastings–Enjoy a curated tasting of 4 current releases with vegan/gluten free small bites–a wine exploration just for you. With indoor and outdoor options, tailor your perfect experience.
  • Glasses & Bottles–Settle into one of their pergolas on the patio or indoors in the wine studio with your favorite sip–and up to 8 of your favorite people. Tasty nibbles are available, too, or bring your own picnic.

Summer hours: Saturday, Noon-7:30; Sunday, Noon-5:30. Last call 30 minutes before closing.

  • Don’t forget to pick up your Alameda Trail Guide!
  • Owners Steve and Marilee Shaffer are both passionate about great and interesting food wines. They can’t wait to see you and introduce you to their wines. Reserve your experience now!  Questions? 510.545.4356

Where:

1951 Monarch St, Building 25
Alameda Point

https://ulcellars.com

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. This Weekend

The Experience:

Sunny Patio or Cozy Corner?

Lager or IPA? Solo or crew? However you do it, there’s a spot for you at one of East Brother Beer Co’s locations.

Tam Tavern in Mill Valley has elevated pub fare, fresh beer on tap and a beer garden. Perfect gathering place after your weekend hike or bike ride. If you are in the city, Rec Room by East Brother Beer Co. is a downtown San Francisco taproom located inside the Metreon.  Easy night out with food next door, entertainment and pints. And then we all love the brewery in Richmond, where East Brother landed to pursue their dream of making classic beer.

And they created award-winning beer.

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, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern with Friends

The Experience:

Meet for Happy Hour and Greek meze!

Invite your friends and share the flavors of their Greek Meze—featuring pancetta wrapped prawns, loukaniko, creamy tzatziki, pita bread, grilled halloumi, and dolmathes.

Greek meze is a traditional, casual dining experience featuring an array of small, savory plates designed for sharing, often paired with drinks like ouzo, tsipouro, or wine. These dishes—such as dips, cheeses, grilled meats, and vegetables—are a social, leisurely ‘taste’ meant to accompany conversation and drinks

You can stay on for more ‘tastes’ like  their Greek Cobb Salad  with grilled chicken, bacon, feta, tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives over mixed greens. And they have lots of appetizers:

  • CalamariCrispy fried calamari with onion petals. lemon garlic aioli and cocktail sauce
  • Grilled Halloumi CheeseOver a bed of arugula, cherry tomatoes. and pita with a lemon caper sauce
  • Pancetta-Wrapped Prawns GFServed over a bed of baby arugula drizzled with a lemon beurre blanc
  • LoukanikoLocally 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.

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

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The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Mother’s Day

The Experience:

Make her feel special!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Agave Azul with their Bougambilia Spritz, special margaritas, and a dish made just for the occasion—New York steak with shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and their house vinaigrette.

Good food, refreshing drinks, and the perfect setting to celebrate mom the right way.

The crew at Agave Azul invites you to join them this weekend—and they’ll take care of the rest!

When you step into this authentic Mexican Restaurant, Richmond just got a whole lot more flavorful. From bold margaritas to authentic Mexican dishes, your day is just beginning to brighten up.

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

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