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The Experience, Alameda: The Local Art Exhibit
The Experience: Celebrate our Ocean over a cup of your favorite espresso drink! The ocean is precious and vital to our existence. World Ocean Day was June 8, a day we honor our connection to the ocean and are mindful of what more we can do to protect it. All through the month of June and throughout the summer, the Local celebrates our World Ocean with the "One Of Many Tales" underwater photography exhibit showcasing our oceans' breathtaking beauty and fragility. Local photographers, Manuel C. and Andra I. are traveling the world and sharing their adventures and the beauty of our natural world. Drop into The Local and view the exhibit, which will be up until September. And have your favorite drink while you peruse these photographs highlighting our majestic yet vulnerable oceans. Besides all the wonderful espresso drinks, teas, wine and beer, they have an evolving menu of Breakfast pastries and sandwiches, lots of Lunch salads
The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Trail Guides
The Experience: Your own curated tour! The 2023 Alameda Trail Guides are out! Discover Alameda, the island off the coast of Oakland! Want to know where to eat, drink, stay and play? Pick up the 2023 Alameda Trail Guide at your favorite restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, wineries, shops, hotels, marinas and yacht clubs or City Hall! You’ll be able to find all the hidden gems and create your own curated tour of Alameda. You can even make it a walking tour - check out the Great Walks circles. Alameda sits on 25 miles of shoreline. Did you know there’s a 2.5 mi shoreline path and bird sanctuary and
The Experience, Richmond: Passage Nautical New Charter Yacht
The Experience:  San Francisco Bay aboard a skippered private yacht! We visited Passage Nautical last week and met some happy boaters! They’re venturing out on the newest addition to their charter fleet, the magnificent Jefferson 53’ motor yacht. You can cruise the Bay in complete luxury in this beautifully crafted yacht. And you can bring 11 of your friends along, as your captain glides the yacht effortlessly through the sparkling waters of the San Francisco Bay. Show your guests San Francisco from the water and immerse yourselves in the breathtaking panoramic views. Passing by the historic waterfront, you will be captivated by the picturesque scenery and iconic buildings. The Golden Gate Bridge looms in the distance as you cruise past the majestic sights and lush flora of Angel Island and
The Experience, Emeryville: Townhouse Jazz Tonight
The Experience: Your supper club awaits! Your Thursday just got better. Join the Jazz Night party at Townhouse Bar & Grill. Make it your go-to supper club tonight and every Thursday from 6:30-9pm. What’s for supper? Featured here is the Chicken Picatta with a lemon caper sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed greens. Or choose from seven pasta dishes on their dinner menu. Did you know their pasta is all made in-house? Their Late Lunch menu includes Roasted Chicken Wings, Nana Carmella’s Meatballs, Oven Baked Baby Squash, Caesar Salad, Greek Salad, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, a Smoked Chicken Salad, Grilled Cheese & Soup, Beer Battered Fish & Chips
The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co. Tasting
The Experience: Taste Carica Wines & Meet the Winemaker! Meet the founding winemaker of Carica Wines tonight! Thursday, June 1 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Just drop in, no reservations required. Make an evening of it: Chef Frank’s pizza oven will be fired up! Share your views, questions, and ideas—Experience wine in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Riggers Loft offers breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Oakland and East Bay Hills, the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island and Tiburon. About the Winemaker Carica Wines’ original winemaker and founding owner is Charlie Dollbaum. As a ‘hands on’ winemaker, Charlie monitors the grapes all summer, checking ripeness and sugar content and then he performs every step of the winemaking process,
The Experience, Emeryville: Cafe Rack + Ohana Cannabis Host Tournament!
The Experience: A Bouquet of Scents & Flavors! You are invited to a Terpene Tournament at Café Rack and Ohana Cannabis on June 6 from 6-10pm. Join them and learn about terpenes by participating in a terpene tasting. You will learn that terpenes are highly aromatic compounds that contribute to the scents of many plants and herbs, such as rosemary and lavender. Terpenes also include the primary constituents of essential oils. With cannabis, these fragrant compounds contribute to the aromas of different strains as well as the entire experience. Here’s what to expect at the terpene tasting tournament: Step into the aroma arena and take your senses on a ride! You will be able to blind taste some of the finest terpenes California has to offer! Through various consumption forms you will be transported into the wonders of terpenes and be able to savor the flavor. Take this opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it to your daily life –  from cooking in the kitchen to choosing a fragrance. It will be a fun evening with music, comedy, Carribean Food Truck, Cannabis cocktails
