Live Music

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Green Class

The Experience:

Learn ‘Bonsai’ over a pint!

Tiny trees, big vibes. Bonsai Bar returns to Faction on Sat, Nov 8th with a beginner-friendly workshop. Perfect for beer lovers with a creative streak.

Nov 8, 12:30pm: Make your own Dwarf Umbrella

Grab your friends, grab a pint, and make something cool. In this class you will learn to make a beginner-friendly Dwarf Umbrella Tree! They  started Bonsai Bar four years ago with these resilient trees because they’re fast-growing and super easy to care for. It’s fun to learn over some fresh beer!

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

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Fleet Week

The Experience:

The skies are alive, with the sound of…the Royal Canadian Air Force!

Even without the Blue Angels, the skies above Alameda are about to get wild: the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds are flying this year, and Faction’s got one of the best views in the Bay.

They’re opening early Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am for Fleet Week! Grab a beer, kick back on the patio, and watch the show from their taproom with three food trucks on site, sunshine overhead, and cold craft beer flowing all weekend. The crew down at Faction wants you to join them and soak up some sunshine while watching the skies go wild.

Food truck lineup:
Saturday: Knee Baby’z Eatery | World Famous Hotboys | Pacific Fine Foods
Sunday: Fist of Flour Pizza | World Famous Hotboys | Pacific Fine Foods

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

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction BrewingTakeover

The Experience:

BRUNCH + BEATS + ISLAND VIBES

Mark your calendars—Saturday, Sept 20th, our friends are taking over Faction Brewing for a Filipino-style day party to help them raise the vibes and funds for Filipino Island Fest 2025 happening Oct 4!

Experience bayanihan – building bridges & connecting – with this fun day party.

Brunch: Filipino-inspired eats by Café Jolie, Pinay owned restaurant in Alameda
Beats: Non-stop island grooves with DJ Zhaldee.
Drinks: Faction Brewing will be serving your favorite beers and Malaya Botanicals will provide Mocktails

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

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Richmond: Riggers Loft Wine Co Music

The Experience:

Saturday on the water anyone?

Stop by Riggers between 2-5pm Sat, Aug 16, where you can enjoy some great wine and tasty bites overlooking the water as you listen to some fine tunes.

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of classic blues and rock music from the Greg Richmond Band. Based in Oakland, CA, their band includes experienced musicians from The Elmwoods, Satchmo’s Ghost as well as Eddie Money’s backup band.

Come and check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Plenty of room for large parties, an amazing selection of specialty wines, cider, food and a reasonable door charge, which goes toward paying the band.

Food + Drink

Wood-fired Pizzas, Loft House Salad, Caesar Salad, New Orleans Beignets by Chef Frank Miller (CFM Culinary Inc.).

Enjoy fantastic wines and cider by Riggers Loft winemakers and cider maker. Order a glass, a bottle or a flight.

$5 cover charge.

About Riggers Loft

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, Alameda: Faction Brewing Sunday

The Experience:

Pups and Brews!

Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is Pupping Up on Sunday August 3rd from 3-5pm! Meet adoptable dogs, learn about OAS’ many programs and enjoy some brews!

Featured here is Timber, a 1-year-old, 50-pound Siberian Husky mix with the calm soul of an old friend and the impeccable manners of a seasoned companion. Though still young, Timber has a quiet confidence and gentle nature that make him feel wise beyond his years. More details here.

OAS’s current adoption promotion: Waived adoption fee for senior dogs 7 years

Come down to Faction to meet the pups and discuss who is the best fit over a pint of your fave brew. Knee Baby’z Eatery food truck will be serving Sunday afternoon.

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

http://factionbrewing.com

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