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The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Village Festival

The Experience:

You’ve got live music, beer, wine, tasty bites, shopping & fun!

Hit the Village up this Saturday at the Montclair Village Beer & Wine Fest  This is such a fun gathering of like minds. A local wine, beer and food tasting pumped by live music; complemented by artisan wares, shops, restaurants,  and neighbors. You are assured a fantastic experience. Just talk to all the vendors and you will learn so much about the great region where we live.

WHEN: Saturday, June 14 12 – 6pm

WHERE: Antioch Ct/Mountain Blvd in the center of Montclair Village

WHAT: Craft Beer & Artisan Wines, Montclair bites, restaurants, boutique shops & more!

  • FREE Music on the Streets –
  • 50+ Craft Beers, Artisan Wines, Specialty Drinks
  • Commemorative glass for each ticket holder
  • Kids Play Palooza Fun Zone sponsored by F&M Bank
  • Flair Travel & Adventure Zone

MUSIC:  Lineup on the Mister Beever’s Stage powered by Meet your Core Pilates
12:30 – 1pm – Woodminster Theater
1:15-2:30pm – Khalil Abdullah Quartet
3-4:15pm – Namorados Da Lua
4:45-6pm – Dos Four

Entrance is free. Various drink packages are available. Check out details and reserve your package now!

Where:

Montclair Village – Antioch Ct/Mountain Blvd in Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Malaya Botanicals Pasko Night Market

The Experience:

Holiday Shopping Help is Here!

Choose from Malaya Botanicals’ entire line of CBD products and their  local artisan partners and give a customized Gift of Wellness to someone on your naughty or nice list! Join them tonight  for the very first Alameda Point Pasko Night Market – Thursday, December 15, 4-8pm! Get your shopping done and support local small businesses while enjoying good food, good music, and good vibes.

The Alameda Point Pasko Night Market will feature:
Food

• Chef Charleen Caabay – Food Network Chopped Winner & Entrepreneur @chefcharleen
• Tita Pearl – Board Director for the Filipino Food Movement
@tita_pearlie
• Whisk Cake Creations – Winner of 2022 Best Bakery in Alameda & Feat. Foodnetwork Bakers vs. Fakers
@whiskcakecreations
• Yana Gilbuena – Founder of Salo Series, kamayan pop-ups across the globe @saloseries
• Ube Area – Sharing traditional ube flavors with a modern twist @ube_area_
• Narra – Asian-inspired oat milk lattes @drinknarra

Local Artisans:

• Premium CBD Products @malayabotanicals
• Handmade Wood Wick Soy Candles – Kumalma
• Parol & Capiz Products @shop_farols
• Crystals for healing, decor, and jewelry @crystal_besties
• Repurposed Authentic Designer Jewelry @butonesjewelry
• Aroid & Rare Plant Shop & Gifts @plant.Baybe
• Sound Healer, Oracle Reader, Yoga Teacher, & Jewelry Maker @healing.soulution
• Polymer Clay & Resin Jewelry @shopheylay
• Thoughtfully handmade goods for home, garden, and closet @pineconeceramics
• Handmade goods Inspired by the islands @_hello_lily

Directions:

  • From Webster Tunnel (Webster Street):
  • Right on Willie Stargell Avenue (First Right)
  • Left on Pan Am Way
  • Right on W. Ranger
  • White Building on the left at the end of the street

If you cannot make it to tonight’s event, shop online or call them (510) 500-5303-and they will wrap and ship!

Malaya Botanicals Premium CBD Products are created to support your Healing & Malaya (Freedom). Clean and effective wellness products formulated with the knowledge and mindfulness of experienced professionals.Malaya Botanicals is a woman owned and family operated CBD Wellness and Beauty Company on a mission to de-stigmatize cannabis and empower women of color to take charge of their health and healing.

Where:

2350 Saratoga St Unit 167

Alameda at The Point

https://malayabotanicals.com

The Experience, Emeryville: Jered’s Pottery

The Experience:

A Holiday Tradition: Tours, Fun + Unique Pottery!

Join the folks at Jered’s Pottery for their annual Holiday Open Studio celebration in Emeryville this Saturday, December 10, 10am-6pm. All of Jered’s Pottery are wonderful and thoughtful gifts!

Cookies are being made in the kiln that day and mulled wine is on the ready. Live cello and warm conversation make for a good time while shopping all the beautiful pieces. Plus, they will be giving tours of their production studio all day.

Oh – and check out Jered’s re-imagining of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

About

Jered’s Pottery: Creating harmony and balance through form and color. Chefs and designers across the country come to Emeryville to enlist the talents of International Clayboy & Vesselist Jered Nelson.  His pottery is made from his own unique California pottery porcelain blend. Currently studio & boutique are open Tu/Th 10am-1pm and Fr/Sa 10am-6pm or by appointment. 510-891-1462

Where:

5743a Horton St
Emeryville

https://jeredspottery.com/

The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends Holiday Shopping

The Experience:

Who’s Left on your Shopping List?

Haven’t quite finished Christmas shopping yet? Well, they have you covered.

Whales & Friends has been Alameda’s ‘go-to’ gift shop for the holidays for over 30 years. From beautiful ornaments, to paper weights and puzzles to fun socks and hats to outdoor sculptures, you can find something for everyone on your list, including cranky Uncle Ernie.

“Thank you so much for supporting our store,” comments Christine Gonsalves, co-owner. “It’s so much fun knowing people and seeing them year after year. I love watching the children grow up and even seeing customers becoming grandparents!”

Whales & Friends also offers a curated collection of hand-crafted jewelry including their own exceptionally beautiful cloisonné Bamboo Jewelry, showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears, turtles, and butterflies. And they gift wrap for free! Holiday Hours Tuesday – Friday, Christmas Eve 12-9 or 10pm. (510) 769-8500

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda

The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Socks for Everyone Left on your List?

Haven’t quite gotten to Christmas shopping yet? Well, they have the goods. From paper weights to funny socks to hummingbird feeders from Mexico, they have a little something for everybody. Whales & Friends is open at the South Shore Shopping Center in Alameda from 12 – 7pm. They can allow 20 people into their spacious location, so wear your most festive masks and finish your shopping with their help.

Whales & Friends also offers a curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including – their own exceptionally beautiful cloisonné Bamboo Jewelry, showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears and butterflies. Lots of 2021 Calendars! (510) 296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda

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