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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Holiday Stroll

The Experience:

It’s an outdoor shopping party!

 Put some fun into your Holiday Shopping! The 23rd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll has it all! Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. The great thing about Montclair Village is that you can park your car and walk everywhere to eat, drink, shop and enjoy conversations with your neighbors.

Carolers, musicians, dancers, crafts for kids, tasty libations, dining in the village, special sales and more will fill your evening! But don’t forget the amazing gift shopping. Holiday retail shopping offered by 40+ shops and local pop-up artisan vendors. You can check off everyone on your list.

Special Photos:

Professional Winter Wonderland photos with Santa taken by Leah Marie Studio for $35 at F&M Bank.

Giving Opportunities

Kids Zone:

  • Glow-in-the-dark with face painting by Natalie Musick.
  • Storytime at Great Good Place for Books led by Montclair Oakland Public Library.
  • Crafts hosted by St John’s Episcopal Church, Montclair Presbyterian Church, and Marissa Verson Harrison and Ilan Penson with Red Oak Realty.

Adult Zone:

  • Hospitality Hut with a full bar serving festive libations and hot cocoa (a fundraiser for the district).
  • Pelago, our go-to gift shop, will be serving wine.

PS And bring your shoes that need repairs. Montclair Shoe Repair is the best!

When:

Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. It’s FREE for everybody!

Where:

Montclair Village – 2050 Mountain Blvd in OaklandOakland

https://montclairvillage.com

By |2025-12-04T09:20:03-08:00December 4th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack Vibe

The Experience:

Let’s Play!

Here’s what’s happening this weekend. All you need to do is grab your friends and get your game on!  – pool or ping pong. Decide what you are drinking and then share some tasty bites. You can also watch your fave sports games on their big screen TVs. You get the vibe!

Come for the fun – pool, ping pong or major league sports on TV. Stay for the exotic drinks and amazing food in this incredible community-serving venue.  A warm welcome awaits you.

$15/Hour/Table. Their Pool & Pong Tables are designed for groups of up to 4 for an amazing time! 10 Pool Tables and 2 Ping Pong Tables. Reserve your table now! Text (510) 255-1925

Time to Eat! 

  • PATATAS – Crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup
  • WEDGE SALAD – Fresh romaine lettuce topped with pickled red onions, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, and vinaigrette
  • ROASTED WINGS – A pound of traditional chicken wings, roasted & served with ranch, buffalo, honey mustard, BBQ and side of veggies
  • HOUSE BURGER – (featured here) Half pound of Wagyu served on a Pretzel bun with aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles served with a choice of Wedge Salad or Patatas (Add $2 per topping: Cheese, Egg, Avocado)
  • PASSION PLATTER: Tabouli salad, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and juicy grilled lamb served on toasted pita
  • ZESTY MEATBALLS: Choice of four seasoned lamb, wagyu, chicken, impossible, or combination meatballs served with a toasted pita & choice of wedge salad or patatas
  • GRILLED LAMB: Grilled lamb, spinach & asparagus. Side of wedge salad or patatas.

Reserve@The CafeRack.com or 510.230.2575.

Time to Drink!

The BAR offers premium spirits, premium beer (bottles and on tap), and single servings of wine & champagne to get the party started!

Hours: Wed/Thurs 2:30-10pm; Fri/Sat 2:30pm-12am; Sun 2:30-10pm

Where:

5768 Peladeau St
Emeryville

https://www.rackgrill.com

By |2025-11-20T14:27:34-08:00November 20th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Truckin’ Event

The Experience:

It’s a ‘spooktacular’ day at Bay St Emeryville!

It’s happening this Saturday, October 25, 12-7pm

Get ready for a spooktacular day of family fun at Bay Street Emeryville’s Truck or Treat, benefiting the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay! This Halloween-themed event has something for everyone—families with two-legged or four-legged children! Or you may just want to have a truck experience yourself!

  • Touch-a-Truck Zone: Let your little ones explore unique and exclusive vehicles up close in a hands-on experience.
  • Kids Fun Zone: Enjoy inflatable games, a train ride, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Plus, don’t miss the costume contest!
  • Pet Fun Zone: Discover market vendors and services for your furry friends and a Pet Costume Contest you won’t want to miss!
  • 21+ Zone: Sip on adult beverages served by Bay Street’s dining tenants. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay.
  • Trick-or-Treating: Halloween treats from all the trucks & participating tenants!
  • Entertainment: Beats by DJ BeetleJack Juice and Andy Z and the Andyland Band performs at 6pm!

Extras:
Bay St will be decked out in Halloween decor, perfect for photo opps. Costumes are highly encouraged— you might just win the costume contest!  Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a day full of festive fun. And the crew at Bay St can’t wait to see you!

Thank you to their sponsor: bartable

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By |2025-10-23T15:53:21-07:00October 23rd, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Opening

The Experience:

Don’t miss what’s happening Friday Night!

You are invited to the opening of Stamped & Approved: a powerful new exhibition celebrating identity, culture and community through public art, hosted by the Rotten City Cultural District (RCCD).

📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025

🕕 Public Opening Reception: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: RCCD Bay Street Gallery, 5610 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

Stamped & Approved  celebrates and tells the story of Emeryville’s Public Arts projects.

Come see who’s behind the artworks that you love.

Tracing the unseen process that turns artists’ visions into Public Art, featured artists are:  Scott Donahue, One Hat One Hand, Mildred Howard, Therese Lahaie, Mila, Eric Powell, Vickie Jo Sowell, M. Louise Stanley, Trent Thompson, Sorell Tsui and Ann Weber.

Where:

5610 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By |2025-10-16T13:25:00-07:00October 16th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Weekend Movies

The Experience:

Let’s go to the movies!

Americana opens Fri, Aug 15, The Grateful Dead 2025 documentary plays tonight. Superman is playing as are a ton more films.

But, check this out…only if you are ready for horror. From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind Barbarian, comes a new horror/thriller: Weapons, written, co-produced and directed by Zach Cregger.

Storyline: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

Rotten Tomatoes Summary: 94% on the Tomatometer!

Critics Consensus: Zach Cregger spins an expertly crafted yarn of terrifying mystery and thrilling intrigue in Weapons, a sophomore triumph that solidifies his status as a master of horror.

Audience Says: Loaded with bold elements that make it not just a great horror film, but a noteworthy film overall, Weapons is ultimately an impressive, genre-bending experience that’s original, entertaining, and satisfying despite its faint air of ambiguity.

See you at the movies!

AMC. You can book a dinner and a movie when you embark on an epic adventure at Bay St’s AMC movie theater. Check out the many different cuisines available at Bay Break Dining Terrace and beyond. Bar & treats await you inside the theater. Not to mention all the great movies you want to see. Plus, popcorn.

Where:

5614 #235 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

By |2025-08-14T12:20:12-07:00August 14th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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