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East Bay Weekly Event

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Bundle up for a night of film and fun at Liberation Park this Friday! You can skate around or sit down and watch movie with the whole family.
Don’t forget to wear a mask and observe social distancing. Have fun, East Bay!

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

March 25-31

 
 

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Bundle up for a night of film and fun at Liberation Park this Friday! You can skate around or sit down and watch movie with the whole family.
Don’t forget to wear a mask and observe social distancing. Have fun, East Bay!

 
 

Friday 3/25

9am Oakland Metro Chamber of Commerce Inside Oakland: CM Dan Kalb
10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
3:30pm Oakland Public Library GAMING at the Asian Branch Library!
5pm Movie Night at Liberation Park
6pm Oakland Public Library Tax Attorney in the Library
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Free Telescope Viewings
8pm Comedy Oakland Live Show
Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema Suggests
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Saturday 3/26

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
8am Alameda County Fairgrounds Goodguys All American Get-Together
10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am Children's Fairyland Performer: Magician Blake Maxam
12pm Oakland Museum of California Lunchtime Sessions: Music, Dance, and Storytelling in the Garden
12pm Rocky's Market Finer Things Fashion Show
12pm Oakland Public Library Dungeons & Dragons Club for Teens
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm African American Community Service Agency HERstory
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
2:30pm Children's Fairyland Performer: Magician Blake Maxam
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Free Telescope Viewings
7:30pm Oakland Ballet Company Dancing Moons Festival
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Sunday 3/27

8am Alameda County Fairgrounds Goodguys All American Get-Together
9am Jack London Square Farmer's Market
10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10:30am Children's Fairyland Performer: Magician Blake Maxam
12pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyers in the Library
12pm Rocky’s Market Live Jazz
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
2:30pm Children's Fairyland Performer: Magician Blake Maxam
6:30pm Charli XCX @ Fox Theater
7:30pm Oakland Ballet Company Dancing Moons Festival
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Monday 3/28

9am Oakland Zoo Spring Break ZooCamp
10am Berkeley Public Library One-On-One Tech Help
4pm Oakland Public Library MoCHA Art Workshop For Kids

Tuesday 3/29

9am Oakland Zoo Spring Break ZooCamp
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time @Grove Street Park
11:30am Berkeley Public Library City of Berkeley Pop-up Vaccination Clinic @THPSouth
11:30am Berkeley Chamber Contracting Opportunities: Educating Local Small Businesses About Opportunities to Do Business with Berkeley's Finest
3pm Oakland Public Library MOCHA Art Workshop for Kids
5pm Temescal District Taste of Temescal
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyers in the Library
7pm Oakland Public Library Amharic Conversation Club

Wednesday 3/30

9am Oakland Zoo Spring Break ZooCamp
9:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time on the Lawn @North
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Virtual Family Storytime
3pm Oakland Public Library MoCHA Art @ Melrose Library

Thursday 3/31

9am Oakland Zoo Spring Break ZooCamp
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time in the Park @Bateman Park

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Simone Spotlight - Outdoor Dining Parties

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Hosting an outdoor dinner party is not as intimidating as it looks. When planning an outdoor dinner, make sure to limit your guest list. FInd the magic number that makes things manageable. Then break down the planning into tasks: venue, set up, foods, and drink. Here's a guide to creating your own backyard dinner party in 10 simple steps.

 

Tips on Holding an Outdoor Dining Party

March 21

 
 

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Hosting an outdoor dinner party is not as intimidating as it looks. When planning an outdoor dinner, make sure to limit your guest list. FInd the magic number that makes things manageable. Then break down the planning into tasks: venue, set up, foods, and drink. Here's a guide to creating your own backyard dinner party in 10 simple steps.

1. Venue. The easiest venue is your own backyard—maybe a friend’s. You really don’t need to hike miles into the wilderness to make your dinner feel intimate and magical. It’s all about being in nature. Backyards are full of nature.

2. Dinnerware. It’s not obvious to use real plates, but this will make the dinner feel more elegant—never paper or disposable plates. Enamelware is great for durability, but your plates don’t have to be expensive. It’s up to you, where you want to spend your money. 

3. Tables and seating. This is the largest logistical hurdle to pass. There are many options for an outdoor party. A good DIY option for a low table is putting a large piece of wood from a home improvement store on cinder block legs—you can cover up the mechanics with a tablecloth if you want. If you host an outdoor party on the ground you don’t have to buy a ton of chairs. You and your guests can sit on pillows, cushions, blankets, and other textiles.

4. Flatware. Borrow from friends! Mismatching flatware can add a layer of texture to the table. Another good option is to look for reusable bamboo flatware online.

5. Lighting. Good lighting makes your outdoor dinner feel cozy and magical. String lights hung back and forth over your table add ambience. If your venue permits, use candles en masse. An affordable option is to use plain white prayer candles.

6. Table linens. Use fabric napkins whenever reasonable to add another layer of the elegant touch—similar to the dinnerware, it really dresses up a table. You can purchase beautiful and economical cotton buffet napkins in an assortment of colors or you could create ones yourself from fabric. 

7. Glassware. You can get creative with glassware. You can purchase in retail stores or you can purchase unique, one-of-a-kind pieces in thrift stores.  The most beautiful vintage glasses are priced under $1 a piece.

8. Floral. Flowers can be as complex or simple as you want. A great place to get flowers is at a farmer's market. You can create your own arrangement, purchase them from florists or even create a bouquet from nature. The options are endless.

9. Food. For convenience, prep and cook before the event. The less you have to do the day of, the better.  Some great options for main dishes: pot roast, tri tip, pork belly, vegan loaf, and pollo asada tacos.

10. Drinks. Ask guests to supply beverages (typically a bottle of wine). It’s a great way to involve your guests and cut back on costs for the dinner. A signature batch cocktail is another great option.

 
 
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East Bay Weekly Event

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Oakland Restaurant Week is back with dining deals and special menus for in-person dining at more than 80 restaurants! The March 18-27 event from Visit Oakland gives diners a chance to check out new restaurants and visit old favorites.
Don’t forget to wear a mask and observe social distancing. Have fun with the whole family!

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

March 18-24

 
 

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Oakland Restaurant Week is back with dining deals and special menus for in-person dining at more than 80 restaurants! The March 18-27 event from Visit Oakland gives diners a chance to check out new restaurants and visit old favorites.
Don’t forget to wear a mask and observe social distancing. Have fun with the whole family!

 
 

Friday 3/18


10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
3:30pm Oakland Public Library GAMING at the Asian Branch Library!
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Free Telescope Viewings
8pm Comedy Oakland Live Show
Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema Suggests
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Saturday 3/19

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
8am Alameda County Fairgrounds Muscle Evolution Championships
9:45am Oakland Zoo #NoToPlastic Community Clean-Ups
10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Alameda County Fairgrounds Tri-Valley Innovation Fair
10am Children's Fairyland Alphabet Rockers Special Performance!
10:30am Children's Fairyland Performer: Storyteller Lady Emerald
12pm Oakland Museum of California Lunchtime Sessions: Music, Dance, and Storytelling in the Garden
12pm Oakland Public Library Dungeons & Dragons Club for Teens
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
2:30pm Children's Fairyland Performer: Storyteller Lady Emerald
4pm Oakland Asian Cultural Center Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sri Vidya Dance School
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Investigating Space: Stellar Scientists
9pm Comedy Oakland Live Show
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Sunday 3/20

9am Jack London Square Farmer's Market
10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10:30am Children's Fairyland Performer: Storyteller Lady Emerald
12pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyers in the Library
12pm Rocky’s Market Live Jazz
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
2:30pm Children's Fairyland Performer: Storyteller Lady Emerald
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Monday 3/21

10am Berkeley Public Library One-On-One Tech Help
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Make Art with MoCHA at The Chavez Library
4pm Oakland Public Library MoCHA Art Workshop For Kids
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Tuesday 3/22

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time @Grove Street Park
10:30am Berkeley Chamber ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
11:30am Berkeley Public Library City of Berkeley Pop-up Vaccination Clinic @THPSouth
3pm Oakland Public Library MOCHA Art Workshop for Kids
5pm Berkeley Public Library Resumes: Yes! You CAN Drive Your Career Change
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyers in the Library
7pm Oakland Public Library Amharic Conversation Club
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Wednesday 3/23

9:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time on the Lawn @North
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Virtual Family Storytime
2pm Berkeley Public Library Knitting Circle @North
3pm Oakland Public Library MoCHA Art @ Melrose Library
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

Thursday 3/24

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time in the Park @Bateman Park
1:30pm Oakland Public Library MoCHA Art Workshop @ Elmhurst Library
2:30pmBerkeley Public Library Urban Sketching @U.C. Faculty Glade
Visit Oakland Oakland Restaurant Week

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Simone Spotlight - East Bay Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

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Here are some local events happening in East Bay for this upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebration. These great events are not only a fun way to spend the holiday, they also support our local businesses and vendors! Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day East Bay!

 

St. Patrick’s Day Events in East Bay

March 14

 
 

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉


Heart & Dagger Saloon's FREE St. Patrick's Day Bash

It's St. Patrick's Day! Join us at the Heart & Dagger Saloon for our annual bash! From 3pm-1:30am we'll all be Irish for the day. Enjoy green beer and other themed drink specials, Irish tunes, "The Leprechaun" movie series, free stuff from our vendors, an Irish food pop-up, and more! Dog-friendly! No cover charge!

21+ with ID and vax proof.

Also check out other Entertainment Events in Oakland.

Luck of the Irish 5K - Participate from home: Save $2

Are you feeling lucky? St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and we are celebrating with our fifth annual Luck of the Irish 3.17 mile race!

About this Event

*SIGN UP NOW FOR $16 INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR $18!

Join our Facebook Community of more than 23,000 members HERE!

Are you feeling lucky? St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and we are celebrating with our fifth annual Luck of the Irish 3.17 mile race! It’s time to start racing towards that pot of gold! March is also Hemophilia Month and we will be donating at least 15% of every registration to the National Hemophilia Foundation, a great organization dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for inheritable bleeding disorders and to preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research.

What: This is a virtual 5K to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

 When: Complete your race any time in March 2022, even better if it’s March 17th!

 *Medals and bibs will start shipping out mid-February. After that they will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.

 Where: You choose the course and you time yourself (you’ll report your finishing time to us).

 Why: Because this is our way of celebrating the Luck of the Irish!

Cost: The price is $18 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to National Hemophilia Foundation *We are in no way affiliated with this charity, we like to choose a different charity for each of our races and are happy to raise funds for them.

What is a virtual race? A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! Each of our races benefits a different charity. We’ve already raised more than $892,045 for charities from running events on this website! We are making a difference…one race at a time.

Best Pretty Good New Comics

Join us on St. Paddy's Day to cheer on and vote for 14 up and coming new comics, performing 5 minutes each, all competing for cash prizes, paid work, and the 1st place trophy and title of Best Pretty Good New Comic. Audience vote helps pick the top 3!

1st place- $100 cash, BEST PRETTY GOOD NEW COMIC trophy, paid spot on future showcase

2nd place- $50 cash

3rd place- $25 cash

RAFFLE PRIZES FOR AUDIENCE:

2 Free First Friday comedy event comps

2 Free Sound Room music event comps

+ Additional fun St Patrick's day prizes

Eat - Drink - Laugh - Vote!

Hosted by Jason Cole

Proof of Vax required.

All staff and comedians vaccinated

Also check out other Comedy Events in Oakland, Entertainment Events in Oakland, Performances in Oakland.

St. Patrick's Day

Hip-Hop, RnB, Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall, Amapiano and Much More

21+ Event with valid ID

About this Event:

Hip-Hop, RnB, Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall and Amapiano sounds by DjSammySam and DjLadyRyan

21+ Event with valid ID

FREE ENTRY w/RSVP until 11pm

*Cashapp, Venmo, Credit Card and Cash accepted at the door*

FOR BIRTHDAYS, CELEBRATIONS & BOTTLE SERVICE CALL OR TEXT 510-730-6104

Dresscode: Life is a party dress like it and have fun with it

By RSVP'n or purchasing a ticket, you are consenting to receive emails from us about future events and using pictures/videos which may be shared on our site and social media in regards to our event.

ST.PATRICK'S DAY RAGER! with THE ROCKERS + VERY PARANOIA + SMOKERS

St. Patty's day at The Golden Bull with The Rockers, the best Thin Lizzy Cover Band since Motorhead! Plus, Very Paranoia and Smokers!

THE ROCKERS: Thin Lizzy Cover Band!

w/ Members of Necrot, Molten, Owl, Hazzard's Cure, Badr Vogu etc. etc.

VERY PARANOIA | very intense rock and roll!!! SMOKERS Oakland pun punk garage rock!

You may also like the following events from The Golden Bull:

Also check out other Music Events in Oakland, Entertainment Events in Oakland.

If you are interested in tickets for any of these events you can get them by clicking on the following link:


https://allevents.in/oakland/saint-patricks-day

 
 
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East Bay Weekly Events

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
The White Elephant Sale is back and in person for 2022! All visitors must show proof of full vaccination with a valid ID. Shoppers must wear masks over their nose and mouth at all times in the warehouse. Proceeds benefit the Oakland Museum of California.
Shop for a cause with the whole family this weekend. Stay safe, East Bay

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

March 11-17

 
 

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.

The White Elephant Sale is back and in person for 2022! All visitors must show proof of full vaccination with a valid ID. Shoppers must wear masks over their nose and mouth at all times in the warehouse. Proceeds benefit the Oakland Museum of California.
Shop for a cause with the whole family this weekend. Stay safe, East Bay!

 
 

Friday 3/11


10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Game Nights at the Asian Branch Library!
4pm Alameda County Fairgrounds Showstopper Dance Competition
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Free Telescope Viewings
8pm Comedy Oakland Online Show
Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema Suggests

Saturday 3/12

7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
8am Alameda County Fairgrounds Showstopper Dance Competition
9am Temescal District Freedom Farmers Market at Kasper's Plaza
10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am Children's Fairyland Performer: Juggler and Comedian Owen Baker Flynn
10:30am Rocky’s Market Women In Comedy Meetup & Open Mic
12pm Oakland Museum of California Lunchtime Sessions: Music, Dance, and Storytelling in the Garden
12pm Oakland Public Library Dungeons & Dragons Club for Teens
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
2:30pm Children's Fairyland Performer: Juggler and Comedian Owen Baker Flynn
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center Free Telescope Viewings
8pm Comedy Oakland Online Show

Sunday 3/13

8am Alameda County Fairgrounds Showstopper Dance Competition
9am Jack London Square Farmer's Market
10am Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
10:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10:30am Children's Fairyland Performer: Juggler and Comedian Owen Baker Flynn
12pm Oakland Public Library Virtual Lawyers in the Library
12pm Rocky’s Market Live Jazz
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
2pm Children's Fairyland Puppet Show: A Surprise Birthday Party
2:30pm Children's Fairyland Performer: Juggler and Comedian Owen Baker Flynn
4pm Slammin’ Sunday Skate at Liberation Park

Monday 3/14

10am Berkeley Public Library One-On-One Tech Help
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Make Art with MOCHA at The Chavez Library

Tuesday 3/15

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time @Grove Street Park
10:30am Berkeley Chamber ESL Conversation Club (on Zoom!)
4pm Oakland Public Library Art for Kids with MOCHA
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Popping the Science Bubble
6:30pm Oakland Public Library Lakeview Book Club
7pm Oakland Public Library Amharic Conversation Club

Wednesday 3/16

9:30am Rockin Kids Sing-a-long
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Oakland Museum of California White Elephant Sale
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time on the Lawn @North
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Virtual Family Storytime

Thursday 3/17

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time in the Park @Bateman Park
1:30pm Oakland Public Library MoCHA Art Workshop @ Elmhurst Library

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That East Bay Life Newsletter - Simone Koga Exclusive

🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Check out this month’s newsletter! Great information regarding interest rates, volatility in financial markets and demand for inadequate inventory of listings.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for if you have any questions!

 

That East Bay Life Newsletter

March 9th