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The Experience, Richmond: Pt Richmond Concert Season

The Experience:

Fantastic Negrito launches Summer Concerts!

It’s finally here! Friday, June 28th, Pt Richmond Music’s Summer Concert season opens with Fantastic Negrito, winner of three consecutive GRAMMYs for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

Fantastic Negrito is an internationally known musical artist who has toured with everyone from Sturgill Simpson to Chris Cornell, collaborated with the likes of Sting and E-40, and performed at nearly every major festival on the map, but never before for Point Richmond Music…until now! You won’t want to miss this show, which kicks off at 5:30pm.

Please note that parking downtown is very limited. Carpooling, public transportation, biking or walking is highly recommended. Pam DeWitt, Point Richmond Music, wants to alert the business community that that there will be street closures for both Park Place and Washington Avenue from 2 PM until 9 PM. Please move your cars and let your guests know not to park in the triangle.

The folks at PRM can’t wait to see you!

Music Lineup Summer 2024:

Friday, June 28

  • 5:30pm – 8ish – Fantastic Negrito Blues, R&B, Roots

Friday, July 26

  • 5:30 – 6:30pm – Miracle Mule – Swampy Tonk
  • 6:45pm-8ish – Lorin Rowan & The Deep Blue Jam – Americana/ROck/Roots/Reggae

Friday, August 23

  • 5:30 – 6:30pmVan Goat – Rock
  • 6:45pm – 8ishBululú – Latin/Venezuelan/Caribbean

About Pt Richmond Music Festival

This outdoor concert venue is at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. Concerts are held on the last Friday of June, July and August. Local restaurants are open on concert nights, offering a wide array of cuisine. PRM features art by The Arts of Point Richmond, face painting for children and dancing in the street! PRM’s no host bar proceeds support the music series. Festival-style seating is available with a limited number of chairs provided. Get these dates on your calendar, grab your friends and kick off the summer!

Photo/Courtesy of Fantastic Negrito’s FB page

Where:

Park Place at Washington St
Downtown Pt Richmond

https://pointrichmondmusic.org/

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The Experience, Richmond: Pt Richmond Concert Season

The Experience:

Fantastic Negrito launches Summer Concerts!

Volunteers at Point Richmond Music are beyond excited to announce their 2024 free summer concert series line-up! On Friday, June 28th, their season opens with Fantastic Negrito, winner of three consecutive GRAMMYs for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

Fantastic Negrito is an internationally known musical artist who has toured with everyone from Sturgill Simpson to Chris Cornell, collaborated with the likes of Sting and E-40, and performed at nearly every major festival on the map, but never before for Point Richmond Music…until now! You won’t want to miss this show, which kicks off at 5:30pm.

Please note that parking downtown is very limited. Carpooling, public transportation, biking or walking is highly recommended. The folks at PRM can’t wait to see you!

Music Lineup Summer 2024:

Friday, June 28

  • 5:30pm – 8ish – Fantastic Negrito Blues, R&B, Roots

Friday, July 26

  • 5:30 – 6:30pm – Miracle Mule – Swampy Tonk
  • 6:45pm-8ish – Lorin Rowan & The Deep Blue Jam – Americana/ROck/Roots/Reggae

Friday, August 23

  • 5:30 – 6:30pmVan Goat – Rock
  • 6:45pm – 8ishBululú – Latin/Venezuelan/Caribbean

About Pt Richmond Music Festival

This outdoor concert venue is at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. Concerts are held on the last Friday of June, July and August. Local restaurants are open on concert nights, offering a wide array of cuisine. PRM features art by The Arts of Point Richmond, face painting for children and dancing in the street! PRM’s no host bar proceeds support the music series. Festival-style seating is available with a limited number of chairs provided. Get these dates on your calendar, grab your friends and kick off the summer!

Photo/Courtesy of Fantastic Negrito’s FB page

Where:

Park Place at Washington St
Downtown Pt Richmond

https://pointrichmondmusic.org/

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The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack Happy Hour

The Experience:

Your ‘Happy Place’ for sports + drinks + the vibe!

You are personally invited to the Rack’s Happy Hour Wed – Sun from 4-7pm! It’s the perfect place to wind down after work or even pick up the pace and have fun with coworkers and friends. Beer specials, wine special and shots! High industrial ceilings create an airy atmosphere where conversations flourish.

And if you didn’t know it, Café Rack is definitely Warrior Country!

Check out their TEN TVs!

  • 5 – 65” TVs
  • 2 – 75” TVs
  • 3 – 85” TVs

Get to know the layout and find your fave spot in front of one of these big screens as you relish football season. Your go-to place to watch all sports and enjoy your favorite drinks and some tasty bites! Fans rave about their Patatas Bravas – crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup.

Join the crew at Café Rack for Happy Hour and get to know your bartenders. Come in not just for pool or sports. Come for the cocktails, great food and their top-tier customer service. You’ll like the vibe – it’s really ‘a good time’. Their staff is warm, friendly, fun and funny! They can’t wait to see you!

Call or text Café Rack to reserve a pool table. (510) 230-2575.  You can also reserve one through Yelp No Wait reservations. Hours: Wed/Thurs –  2:30-10pm; Fri/Sat 2:30pm – 12am; Sun 2:30 – 10pm.

Where:

5768 Peladeau St (nextdoor to Ohana Cannabis)
Emeryville

https://www.rackgrill.com

The Experience, Emeryville: The Café Rack Gatherings

The Experience:

Gather . Eat . Drink . Play . Vibe! This is your place.

On a Saturday in September, The Mack Family arranged a gathering just to check in on each other and have ‘The Rack’ experience. “We had a fantastic time at The Cafe Rack In Emeryville on Saturday,” comments Boozie Brooks. “We need to check in on one another because tomorrow is not a promise.”

What a fun way to check in with your family or friends – 10 TVs airing sports programs, pool tables, a fantastic bartender and yummy food. Lots of space for big parties like the Mack Family!

Some of Cafe Rack fans’ faves: PATATAS BRAVAS Crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup. ROASTED WINGS – One pound (enough for the whole crew) of traditional chicken wings, roasted & served with ranch, buffalo, honey mustard or bbq. Side of veggies. HOUSE BURGER – Half pound of wagyu beef served on a pretzel bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles & aioli. Side of wedge salad or patatas. Can add: Cheese, egg, avocado. And now that there is a chill in the air, they are serving CHICKEN SOUP – Chicken, zucchini, carrots, potatoes & tomatoes served over rice with lime.

You are personally invited to the Rack’s Happy Hour every single day from 4-7pm! It’s the perfect place to wind down after work or even pick up the pace and have fun with coworkers and friends. Beer specials, wine special and shots! You can even host a company Happy Hour or event here.

So, join the crew at Café Rack for Happy Hour and get to know your bartenders. Come in not just for pool or sports. Come for the cocktails, great food and their top-tier customer service. You’ll like the vibe – it’s really ‘a good time’. Their staff is warm, friendly, fun and funny! They can’t wait to see you!

Get down to the Café Rack! (510) 230-2575 (text also) to reserve a pool table. You can also reserve one through Yelp No Wait reservations. Hours: Wed – Sun 2:30-10pm.

Mack Family photos courtesy of Boozie Brooks.

Where:

5768 Peladeau St (nextdoor to Ohana Cannabis)
Emeryville

https://www.rackgrill.com

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 and lots of games.

Just so you know, fans rave about their House Burger – a half pound of wagyu served on a pretzel bun with aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles and a choice of Wedge Salad or Patatas. And you can add cheese, avocado and other toppings. Impossible Burger also available, Their patatas are crispy twice cooked fries with a side of house garlic aioli & rosemary ketchup. Another fan fave is their popular Passion Platter – Tabouli salad, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and juicy grilled lamb served on toasted pita.

Join the crew at Café Rack for a fun 8 Ball Tournament! (510) 230-2575

Where:

5768 Peladeau St (nextdoor to Ohana Cannabis)
Emeryville

https://www.rackgrill.com

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