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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Record Swap
The Experienc Vinyl anyone? Next Sunday, February 15, from 12-6pm, the Alameda Record Swap takes over the hangar at Faction. Flip through some vinyl, sip something good and let the afternoon disappear. Kids welcome. With 40+ record vendors selling a wide variety of genres to suit nearly every taste and budget, the Alameda Record Swap is quickly becoming the Bay Area's biggest and best vinyl record show! Featuring DJ Sid Presley’s spinning vintage vinyl Craft beer by Faction Brewing Satay By The Bay SF food truck Free admission | All ages Come n' find something you love Apply to sell! https://forms.gle/uFYVhAZNbHUjWBBy8 The crew at Faction Brewing can't wait to see you and tell you about all their new collaborative beers for SF Beer Week
The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Sunday
The Experience Big screen. Big choice of food. Big fun! Kick off the fun at the pre‑game tailgate starting at 2 PM on the South Bay Street Plaza! This is a supersized Game Day celebration featuring a 16’x8’ jumbo LED screen, inflatables, games, prizes and an Enter‑to‑Win prize package valued at over $500. Grab food and drinks from dining favorites like Arthur Mac’s Little Snack, Flores, Hand Roll Factory and more. Kevin’s Natural Foods will be onsite with food sampling and fun. Limited seating is available on the Plaza; low-profile lawn chairs are welcome. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Parking
The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Winter Dinner
The Experience: A delectable dinner with a view of the Bay. Hunker down at your favorite place on Marina Bay and savor the richness of tenderly simmered lamb with char-kissed asparagus and creamy potatoes. It will warm you up! Or opt for house-made pasta created your favorite way or fresh seafood, steaks, chops & poultry. Want pizza? It’s on the menu also. At Lara’s you can start out with their prawn cocktails, fresh Caprese salad, calamari, wings and more. Fill your table with some friends for a fun evening. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860 Hours: Sunday- Thursday 11am-8pm. Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm. About  Lara & Lara's cuisine Lara Choe, the founder of Lara’s Fine Dining, is a self-made fine dining entrepreneur who is proud to call Richmond home. The restaurant is her 17th venture to date. And she is also the previous owner of famous The Hotel Mac Restaurant in historic downtown Point Richmond.
The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Grand Opening
The Experience A bit of Japan. Omotenashi. Get in line early! Be one of the first 100 folks to enter the new Tokyo Central on Saturday or Sunday, January 31/February 1, and receive a $10 gift card. Bay Street Emeryville invites you to join them for the Grand Opening Weekend of TOKYO CENTRAL Spin the Wheel to win prizes Japanese Dance Performance Stickers and balloons for kids Special discounts both days Authentic ingredients, seasonal Japanese finds, curated cookware and the spirit of Omotenashi (hospitality from the heart) Hand Roll Factory offers a modern, interactive hand roll experience, serving each roll one at a time for maximum freshness Sake by the glass The sushi bar also provides beautifully prepared to-go Chirashi Sushi Open 10am-9pm Sat & Sun this weekend
The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. SF Rec Room Tasty Bites
The Experience: East Brother’s take on the American hoppy ale Gold IPA: It’s built on the classics; brewed for now. Bright on the nose, bold on the palate, and finished clean and dry. Inspired by the West Coast IPAs that helped define a generation of craft beer, this one stays rooted in the fundamentals. A classic ale base, a thoughtful hop bill and just enough wheat in the grain bill to add body and texture without stealing the spotlight. What you’ll notice first: Bright citrus and pine aromatics A hop-forward flavor that stays balanced A dry, clean finish that keeps you coming back This is an IPA that respects where the style came from: no gimmicks, no shortcuts. Just a well-built ale, designed to last. Find it at their taprooms, to-go, shipped in CA, or through select retailers
The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 Bliss!
The Experience: Blueberry Burger + a pint! Or the Shrimp Po' Boy? Lucky 13 is the place to hang for a rainy day or any day! They carry 20+ beers on tap which change up. Right now some of the faves are Pliny the Elder - double IPA, Russian River "Mind Circus - a hazy IPA, 21st Amendment "El Sully" - a Mexican lager, 805's Blonde and many more. They have 40+ bottled beers, fine spirits and wines from local wineries. You can bring in great food from Scolari's. Featured here is their popular Blueberry, bacon, bleu cheese and arugula burger au poivre. Check it out while knocking back your favorite fresh beer. Or for a limited time, through Scolari's or the kiosk @lucky13alameda, you can get their famous shrimp po’boy.Fans say their shrimp po boy is worth all the hype.
