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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Class
The Experience: Pints + Bread-making! Beer and bread - name a more iconic duo. On March 20, 7:30-8pm, Faction Brewing is teaming up with Grainbakers for a spent grain bread-making class right there in their taproom. At the end of the brewer's day, you will use the brewery's fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread dough. You can customize your bread by adding various flavors from their spice selection, including: UBE Purple Sweet Potato Cinnamon Raisin Rosemary & Sea Salt Delve into the science behind brewing and explore sustainability in the craft beer industry. You'll learn about brewer's spent grain, why it's considered a superfood, and how to incorporate it into bread.
The Experience, Richmond: Richmond Art Center Celebrates
The Experience: Art of the African Diaspora 2025 Fill your weekend with art. This show runs until March 22. Discover there is a marvelous evolution that brings the Art Of The African Diaspora organization to the public as the longest running event of its kind, within the San Francisco Bay Area's oldest established Art Center, The Richmond Art Center (RAC). It originated from a salon for African American artists known as Colors of Black that was organized in 1989 In its 28th year, Art of the African Diaspora continues to express and celebrate the creative achievements of artists of African descent. This year, over 150 artists showcase their work at Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at different venues around the Bay Area. Featured here is 'Resilient Divinity' by participating artist, Alexis LeAnn Joseph, 2021 - 16 x 20’ Acrylic Medium. Artistic Achievement Award Winners from 2024 and featured artists in the exhibition
The Experience, Emeryville: Ohana Cannabis Co. Specials
The Experience: Take the edge off with CBD drinks! Discover a world of possibilities at Emeryville’s first dispensary with a wide range of offerings that cater to your unique preferences and desires. Take advantage of their weekly deals! This week, Ohana Cannabis’ Weekly Special is an amazing storewide discount - 25% off their entire menu! Featured here is the CANN Lemon Lavender drink. Fans say one Cann has a similar effect to a glass of wine or light beer and that it is refreshing and not too sweet. It may take 15 min to kick in and will last for about 45 min. Ingredients: Each Cann is dosed with high quality THC & CBD extract 4mg of CBD & 2mg of THC (2:1) Sparkling water 100% organic agave nectar Fresh fruit juice All natural lavender flavor
The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars Weekend
The Experience: Wine Tasting in the Hanger this weekend! Friday/Saturday & Sunday. Enjoy a curated tasting while toasting the weekend. Want to pair wine with your Valentine in a romantic gestaway? This Valentine’s Weekend, treat yourselves to a tasting experience at Dashe Cellars in their unique former airplane hangar! You’ll try some world-class wines served by knowledgeable staff while having an opportunity to see the winemaking process in action. Guided tastings include perfectly paired nibbles with each wine, making it the ideal date or a fun Galentine’s Day outing with friends. Either way, they’ve got the perfect pour for you. And for the perfect sweet ending, don’t miss their Late Harvest Zinfandel—the absolute dream with chocolate!
The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Folk Opera
The Experience: Nature, a bridge and an evocative story. Join the folks at Rythmix on Saturday, February 8th at 7pm and experience Flight Lessons, a Folk Opera by Deborah Crooks. It’s a story you will retell again and again. Inspired by true events on Oakland’s Fruitvale Bridge, Flight Lessons tells the story of Peregrine Falcons and humans coexisting at the edge of wild and urban life. The narrative follows an urban wildlife biologist as she monitors a breeding pair of falcons nesting on the bridge. When one bird is tragically shot, the lives of the falcons and the human community around them become deeply intertwined. Exploring themes of home, migration, adaptation, and resilience, Flight Lessons examines the connections between life, loss, and the natural world.
The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s February
The Experience: Cocktail of the Month: Jungle Heat! For the month of February you can escape to the tropics with this vibrant mix of citrus, Grog, Carpano Antica, and Hamilton Demerara Rum – the perfect sip to ignite your month with island vibes! And your friends at Trader Vic’s wish you a Happy Lunar New Year on their Facebook page and in their lounge. “As we step into the Year of the Snake, may it bring you wisdom, renewal, and the courage to embrace new beginnings. Let this year be one of transformation, prosperity, and good fortune.” In their lounge on February 7th and 8th, from 7-7:30pm you can join them for a LIVE Lion Dance and indulge in their special tiki menu
