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The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse After-Work
The Experience: TGIF!! Well, almost. Stop in for their awesome Happy Hour Nosh and Libations to get your weekend off to a fantastic start. Sammy and Alejandro are waiting to help you with drinks. Fans rave about their Lychee Martini (circa 2003) – vodka, lime juice, triple sec, Lychee puree – and their Rum Diary – Sunken Ship Silver Rum, False Idol 151, ginger and Aztec Chocolate Bitters. Be sure to ask about their ‘Dealers Choice’ Cocktail of the Day. And, Townhouse is known for their excellent wine cellar. Happy Hour Drinks: House red, white and rose wines - $8 Zonin Citrus Spritz - $8 House Martini – gin or vodka - $8 House Manhattan or Margarita - $8 Select Beers Draft - $5 Happy Hour Nosh: Olives, Arugula Salad, Townhouse Wings
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.
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:
The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana Happy Hour
The Experience: Kick off your summer with Happy Hour Italiana! The evenings are getting longer and you deserve a respite and something to look forward to with your friends. Meet up with them You may just want to hang out on the serene patio or  you can also hang inside. But let's get it right with La Strada's amazing appetizers. Check out a few of the Happy Hour Menu items available Monday through Friday, 3-6pm: Fried Prawns & Chips - deep fried prawns with French fries Garlic Parmesan Wings - served with Ranch Dressing and house-made BBQ Sauce Calamari Friti - served with cocktail and tartar sauces with lemon Beef Skewer -  Angus beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, Demi-glaze Crostini, Garlic Bread, Garlic Cheese Fries, Meatballs and more!
The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connexions
The Experience Let's meet up + have some fun on Wed! Don't miss out! Gather around the fire pit with us at Pipple Regional Indian. It will be an amazing night out on the patio  on Wed May 27, 5:30 – 7:30pm. We will be on a culinary journey through India! It may be your new place to hang with friends after work or for lunch. Come for the vibe. Stay for the connexions. Meet new biz friends. Talk with city officials innovators, entrepreneurs and other businesses that propel Emeryville. Join the fun! The crew at Pippal and at ECC  can’t wait to see you!  Register. Pippal is located at 5614, #235 Bay Street in Emeryville. Questions? 510-336-1047. PS Thank you to Pippal our venue, food & drink host; Husic Vineyards Wine by FACE FOUNDRIE,
The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Brunch
The Experience Sunny skies. Salty rims. If your plans don’t include margs and guac yet for the Memorial Weekend, consider this your sign. Spend the three-day weekend brunching at Flores Cocina & Bar, over tacos spicy chilaquiles, fresh margaritas and a table full of your favorite people. Chilaquiles crispy tortillas, salsa roja, sunny eggs, pickled onion, crema, pico de gallo, avocado, and beans Pancake de Elote corn pancake, maple crema, berries, powdered sugar. Ensalada Mixta gem lettuce, black beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, avocado, lime-jalapeño dressing. Tacos - Two tacos served with beans, escabeche and salsa dorada Carnitas - slow-roasted pork, slaw Chicken Tinga - shredded poached chicken, pickled habanero onion Vegetariano - king trumpet mushrooms, poblanos, caramelized onions, pico de gallo Carne Asada - grilled steak, pico de gallo Pescado - chipotle aioli, slaw; fried cod or grilled adobo + Margaritas Classica - Tequila, lime, agave De Flores - Mezcal, Cointreau, lime, orange
