The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts Plein Air Paintout
The Experience:
Grab your paints and hit the Alameda shore!
Hurry! Plein Air Paintout entry deadline: Monday, April 8, 2024!
Join the Frank Bette 19th Annual Plein Air Paintout as it hosts 40 juried artists for a week of painting tree-lined streets; stately Victorian homes and shops; picturesque marinas; historic naval ships and naval air station; as well as beaches, lagoons, parks and San Francisco and Oakland skylines in the island city of Alameda.
The week includes a welcome reception, a luncheon and a quick draw and an outdoor exhibit and sale of all the paintings on Saturday. A selection of the unsold paintings from the sale are exhibited and for sale in the Frank Bette Center for the Arts Gallery through September of 2024.
Below: Sunset on Grand by Carol Tarzier
About Frank Bette Center for the Arts
Frank Bette Center for the Arts is committed to three objectives: Support Personal Artistic Growth, Enrich the Art Experience of Everyone in Our Community, and Cultivate Appreciation for the Value of the Arts.
Where:
1601 Paru St.
Alameda
https://www.frankbettecenter.org/
The Experience, Emeryville: Ohana Cannabis Co Weekly Specials
The Experience:
Have a cocktail with your serenity!
Walk into Ohana’s cannabis cocktail bar where they are serving up delicious cocktails infused with THC (zero alcohol). They use a water-soluble tincture to get the best balanced drink. Guests can use the bar’s tinctures or purchase their own. Knowledgable consultants will advise you as to dosing. And they are made fresh on the spot. You can choose your favorite from their bar menu:
- Ohana Sunrise – made with fresh orange juice, pineapple and floated with grenadine
- Nasserati – Strawberry Puree & Lemonade
- Emeryville Mule – Lime Juice, Simple Syrup & Ginger Beer and the
- Pineapple Express – Mango & Passionfruit Puree with Pineapple Juice.
Cocktails come in a standard dosage of 10 mg of THC; if your tolerance is a bit higher you can dose up to 50mg. The crafted cocktails are fast-acting and most customers feel effects anywhere between 15-20 minutes and always seem to leave happier than when they came in. CBD infused drinks may be available in the future.
While in the store, heck out their weekly specials:
Forever 420 –Choose any 4 $20 Bundle (Limit: 1 Bundle per customer)
- Pre-Roll, Gummies, and Drink; or
- 8th, Lighter, and Rolling Paper; or
- Cartridge & Battery; or
- 4 Cannabis Cocktails
$5 Blowout
- Spend $50 & Get a $5 Flower, Cartridge, Edible, or Pre-Roll
Note:
- Offers valid during these hours: 10am-12pm, 3pm-5pm and 8pm-10pm
- Onsite Consumption Lounge Now Open
- FAST & FREE Delivery.
- They take cards
About Ohana Cannabis
Ohana Cannabis’ storefront is a serene atmosphere with patient and knowledgeable consultants who will help you discover what you may be looking for in their products, plus, give you time to understand dosing for your unique needs. Cannabinoid knowledgeable. Visit them in Emeryville and check out their products. Ohana Cannabis prides itself in providing its customers with quality, clean, and fully tested, medical and/or recreational cannabis combined with caring customer service!
Open daily from 10am- 10pm. Visit their shop or order online or by text for free delivery or curbside pickup. (510) 925-1266 – phone/text.
License #: C10-0000789-LIC
Where:
5745 Peladeau St
Emeryville
The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Friday Night
The Experience:
Friday Night Rhythms on the Dock of the Bay!
This Friday (April 5th) is the perfect time to dive into some of R&B Cellars’ great red wines while noshing on tasty bites from Chef Frank Miller’s ‘pop up’ Kitchen Loft Menu. Meanwhile, you will be treated to some culturally rich and intricate sounds by the Brazilian East Bay Ensemble – BEBE.
R&B Cellars has two Cabernet Sauvignons and two Pinot Noirs by the glass or bottle. Petite Syrahs, Syrahs, a Red Blend and several Zinfandels also by the glass or bottle. If you aren’t a red wine drinker, they also have Rose, White and Sparkling wines available.
Chef Frank is serving all your favorite Wood-fired Pizzas! These are 12” pizzas on their local honey and extra virgin olive oil dough. Fans rave about his Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts tossed in shaved Paemigiano cheese with lemon and garlic butter! You can order his Burger, Loft Salad or Caesar Salad with tossed romaine hearts in a classic citrus Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmesan-Reggiano cheese. Top it off with New Orleans Beignets! Yum!
Photo/Bluegoo Photography
About the music
Friday evening 6-9 pm. Catia Machado and the Brazil East Bay Ensemble-BEBE- is a sextet with roots in Brazil, New York and the East Bay. Catia Machado, the lead singer, began her music studies in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 10 and has performed widely in South, Central and North America. Beyond Bossa Nova they play danceable, sophisticated Brazilian Jazz that reflects the wide range of Brazilian Music from romantic to funky. Tickets
About Riggers Loft Wine Co
The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!
Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.
Hours:
- Thursdays: 5-8pm
- Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
- Saturdays: 1-9pm
- Sundays: 1-7pm.
Where:
1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
https://www.riggersloftwine.com/
The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining & Views
The Experience:
Longing to go out for Sunday Brunch?
Lara Choe invites you to join them for Brunch on Easter Sunday from 11am to 3pm! Though they have a limited menu of brunch dishes, you can pretty much have your Eggs Benedict anyway you want them, from Florentine to Dungeness Crab.
Here’s the Brunch Menu
- Cannelloni – Homemade pasta stuffed with dungeness crab, shrimp, and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella. Served with lemon cream sauce.
- Eggs Benedict Florentine – Poached eggs, spinach, homemade hollandaise sauce served with morning potatoes and fresh fruits. (Substitute Canadian Bacon, Smoked Salmon or Dungeness Crab)
- Frittata – Open-face vegetable omelet with bell peppers. Broccoli, green beans, tomatoes and onion. Served with morning potatoes and fresh fruits.
Yum! Make your reservations today! 510-234-1860
New business hours as of March 21st.
- Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
- Thursday-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.
With 45 years of fine dining experience, Lara is pleased to welcome you to her newest restaurant in the heart of Richmond’s historic waterfront. One of her favorite things about the Richmond community is its hometown feel. So, please stop by and say hello!
Where:
1900 Esplanade
Richmond
The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Pils
The Experience:
Beer for the Easter weekend! And they are open on Sunday.
“Not every day can be sunshine and rainbows, but you can crack into the crisp, refreshing goodness of a Faction Pils,” say the wise folk at Faction. This German-style brew is the epitome of smooth sipping and easy enjoyment. [4.8%]
Join them in the taproom to sip on this classic favorite or take some home in a convenient four-pack. This wise crew also thinks you just might need it for that upcoming Easter Sunday family gathering! The great news is that they are open on Sunday. And it’s going to be sunny.
If you can’t make it in person, just order your cans (or even kegs) online in their online store.
Weekend Food Truck Lineup:
- Thu, Mar 28 – 2- 8pm – Super Mario’s
- Fri, Mar 29 – 12 – 8pm – Ceviche & Co.
- Sat,Mar 30 – 12 – 8pm – Locos Only
- Sun, Mar 31 – 12 – 6pm – Satay By the Bay
Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.
Where:
2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda
The Experience, Emeryville: Wondrous Brewing Chill
The Experience:
Fresh IPA in Emeryville!
What’s on tap at Wondrous Brewing Company? A fresh batch of their tried and true Single Cuff West Coast IPA.
It’s a West Coast IPA 6.6% abv. Hopped with Citra + Mosaic. Fans are happy to have this beer back on tap and in cans. This is the second in command in their ‘Cuff’ series, a sequence of beers they make that utilize the king and queen of PNW hops, Citra + Mosaic! Bringing in punchy hop flavor and bitterness and that tropical fruit, citrus delight that you all know and love!
If IPAs aren’t your thing, try their High Tider or Dot in the Sky which are both West Coast Pilsners. Grab your friends and get down to Wondrous. It’s a gem of a brewery with a chill vibe. Hang in their fun outside patio where you’ll find community and dogs are welcome. You can order from Los Moles, Good to Eat Dumplings, KYU2 or Rotten City Pizza – all close by.
About
Wondrous Brewing Company is a dream project of owner and brewer Wynn Whisenhunt. He grew up in the East Bay and has been brewing beer professionally in Northern California for over ten years. Wynn is well respected in the craft beer industry for his award-winning beer. Wondrous is passionate about brewing small batch thoughtful beers. They focus on lagers, hoppy beers & barrel aged beers.
Taproom Hours:
Mon – Thu: 2 – 9pm
Friday: 1 – 9pm
Saturday: 12 – 9pm
Sunday: 1 – 8pm
Wondrous Brewing Company Brewery. Creating thoughtful beers to inspire wonder.
Where:
1306 65th St
Emeryville
