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The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co. New Beer
The Experience: A new release Friday - Festbier! Festbier starts flowing this Friday at East Brother Beer Co. They wanted to source only the best ingredients for this world-class beer, so of course they turned to their friends at @admiralmaltings in Alameda for the best malts around. Snapper Seafood truck will also be there on Friday starting at 3pm serving up great seafood to pair with your Festbier. And then nest week: The 6th Annual Summer Classic! Sunday, August 27, 12-8pm. Mark your calendar! This Classic Car Show is always a big hit
The Experience, Richmond: Sailing Goat Restaurant Weekend
The Experience: Create your own bliss - live music, drinks + great food! Get down to your bayside destination this weekend for wood-fired pizza, coastal cuisine, great drinks and live music. Point San Pablo Harbor rules! Here’s the music lineup: Fri, Aug 18,5-8pm Cornbread Willie is a local East Bay electrified acoustic band specializing in original music, unique rare covers, and some recognizable to all. Sat, Aug 19, 5-8pm Three Rivers are a trio that play multi-genre sets with originals and Americana covers. Maggie Forti, Jeff Hobbs, and John Raferty! Sun, Aug 20, 12-3pm The Brazilian Project Quartet. The Brazilian Project is about the beautiful harmonies, crackling rhythms and exquisite melodies of Brazil. Bossa Nova, Samba, Baiao, and groove-based jazz Check out their Summer Menu: Shareables French Fries (cooked in a dedicated fryer) Bang Bang Fries - spicy malt vinegar season
The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack Tournament
The Experience: Win the $500 Pot!! All you have to do is be the first to two wins. Are you good at 8 Ball? If so, this tournament may be lucrative for you. Cafe Rack is hosting an 8 Ball Tournament on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6pm. Here's the skinny: 8 Ball Double Elimination First to Two Wins - JackPot Winners & Loser’s Bracket $500 pot $25 buy-in 21+ The bar will be open, but the kitchen is closed on Tuesdays Sign up in-person at the Cafe Rack, call 510-230-2575, or complete your contact informationr online. It will be fun! Plus, they have re-felted all their pool tables. Just like new. About Café Rack Hours : Wed - Sun from 2:30pm Café Rack serves up great cocktails and food with their top-tier customer service. You’ll like the vibe. Their staff is warm, friendly, fun and funny! Pool, Ping Pong, lots of games!
The Experience, Oakland: Waldear Kegerators News
The Experience: Sunshine, Oakland breweries, live music, sweet DJs & a great vibe! Looking for craft beer in Oakland and a great Sunday afternoon? Come to the block party in Jack London Brewing District, where waterfront warehouses ‘house’ independent craft breweries. It’s all here! And it will not disappoint. Jack London Brewing District Block Party! When: Sunday, August 6th, 12-5pm (VIP hour from 12-1pm) Where: 5th St between Harrison & Alice St in the Jack London Brewing District Who’s pouring? This historical district features Buck Wild, Cellarmaker Brewing, Dokkæbier, Hella Coastal, Oakland United, Original Pattern and Shapeshifters In addition to the six Jack London based breweries, Tenma, Temescal, Ale Industries and Sante Adairius will be pouring. Beer Muse, Hop Bay Area, and Waldear Kegerators are joining the party! “I’ll be serving up my freshly made Hop Water on tap
The Experience, Alameda: The Preacher’s Daughter Wine Bar & Bistro
The Experience: Enjoy wine without pretension! A unique wine bar & café named in honor of the owner’s father welcomes you in a beautifully restored building. Join them for Happy Hour weekdays from 3-6pm. Unwind from your day with a craft beer, a newly discovered local or Old World wine or one of their many fabulous cocktails. Special pricing during Happy Hour for snacks or order from the main menu. And during the day you can energize with some locally roasted espresso and enjoy a fresh meal with locally sourced ingredients. They serve fresh pastries, lunch and dinner - salads, appetizers, sandwiches, flatbreads & Chef’s Specials. It’s Wine Tasting: Old World meets New World favorites
The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. for ALS
The Experience: Make a big impact while sipping on delicious brews! Join your friends at Faction Brewing on Saturday, August 5, 1-5pm for the Ales for ALS™ Festival, where you'll enjoy unlimited tastings, a branded glass, and the chance to support vital ALS research. ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Also known as Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Lou Gehrig's Disease, and Charcot's disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord resulting in the wasting away of muscle. At any given time, it is estimated that 30,000 in the US suffer from ALS. Ales for ALS™ Festival Scoop Sample beers from 40+ regional brewers while supporting this important cause. Brewers include Alameda Island Brewing, Cellarmaker, East Brother Beer, Ghost Town Brewing, Wondrous Brewing plus 35 more! Enjoy tasty bites from food trucks. General admission tickets
