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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
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
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;
The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts New Exhibit
The Experience: Join our friends at Frank Bette Gallery on Saturday, June 13 from 3-5pmto celebrate two new exhibitions opening in June. 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​ 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.
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,
The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars 30th Sale
The Experience: Hang, sip + vibe at Hangar 25! This year marks a milestone that means a lot to our friends at Dashe Cellars – 3 0 years! You are invited to raise a glass with them with special anniversary pricing on all your favorite wines. 20% off 6 bottles and 30% off 12 bottles. Create a fun afternoon with your friends in the cool tasting room or out on the patio and discover some great wines. Check out their Zins! How to shop: Online: Visit their store and add bottles to unlock your discount automatically. In-Person: Visit the winery and hand-pick each bottle yourself. Join them Saturday, June 13th from 1–4pm for an afternoon of wine, food, music, and memories at the winery. Your $15 ticket includes: Event Entry Commemorative Riedel Glass Your First Glass of Wine Live music by Spill the Wine Fresh Oysters by Mer-Sea | Small bites from Sazon Latin Kitchen | Sweet Temptations Cupcakes Library wine tasting with by Mike & Anne Dashe






