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Simone Spotlight | How to Celebrate Juneteenth
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Wondering how to celebrate this year’s Juneteenth in the East Bay? Here is a list of places to go.
Simone Spotlight | How to Celebrate Juneteenth
JUNE 12th
Afrocentric Oakland’s 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Afrocentric Oakland’s beloved yearly Juneteenth Festival returns on June 17 with an array of live music performances, vendors, art installations, and other activities. This large-scale event draws in eager crowds every year, with attendees in their breeziest outfits coming together to sing, dance and celebrate freedom.
This year’s festival will be headlined by Vallejo rapper LaRussell and hosted by writer and poet Prentice Powell, comedian J. Rich and artist-activist RyanNicole.
General admission tickets are $25.
Date | June 17
Location | Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland
Juneteenth in Richmond
The centerpiece for Richmond’s Juneteenth celebrations is its lively annual parade: a joyous procession made up of the city’s local leaders, youth groups, and community organizations.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Booker T. Anderson Center and will be followed by an 11 a.m. festival that includes live music, family activities, and more.
Date | June 17
Location | Nicholl Park, Richmond
36th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
The longstanding Berkeley Juneteenth Festival returns with vendors and musical performances that include Oakland jazz artist Sonny Fairley, reggae singer Junior Toots, musical trio Guitar Trifecta and other local talents. Since its first iteration in 1987, the festival not only emphasizes the historical significance of Black emancipation but also the steps community members can take today to work toward healing and justice.
Preceding the festival is a weeklong schedule of programming from June 11–17 that includes an open house at Berkeley’s African American Holistic Resource Center, workshops on identifying and working through intergenerational trauma, using legal and policy tools to support formerly incarcerated individuals and how to document and preserve family stories. There will also be a farmer’s market specifically aimed towards supporting residents living in South Berkeley, an area that has seen limited fresh food access.
Date | June 18
Location | Adeline and Alcatraz, Berkeley
GHTech and KitsCubed Juneteenth Tech Summit
When Oakland software engineer and educator George Hofstetter founded GHTech, he aimed to uplift and encourage people of marginalized communities to carve out their own space in the tech world. Hofstetter became aware of the lack of diverse voices in the field and sought to change that, creating a lecture series highlighting Black creativity and the intersections of social justice and technology at various HBCU campuses across the U.S.
In collaboration with KitsCubed — an Oakland organization dedicated to youth-oriented science education — GHTech will conclude its lecture series with a celebratory tech summit on June 19, where people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels can network and listen to talks on hacktivism and technology through the lens of Black liberation. The event is free to attend and will run from 5–9 p.m.
Date | June 19
Location | Broadway Event Hall, Oakland
East Bay Weekly Events
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
While enjoying the East Bay’s activities and Downtown Berkeley's culinary scene, take a break and treasure excellent meals from local chefs.
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
JUNE 9 - JUNE 15
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
While enjoying the East Bay’s activities and Downtown Berkeley's culinary scene, take a break and treasure excellent meals from local chefs.
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Friday 06/09
Fun Cheap $10 Day: San Mateo County Fair 2023
9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Berkeley Public Library Luna Dance in the Library!
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
2pm Oakland Public Library Insect Discovery Lab
2:30pm Oakland Public Library Little Explorers Petting Zoo
3pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Make Tiny Art at 81st Ave.
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING ARCHIVING GOLD WITH GOLD BEAMS
5pm Fun Cheap “Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2023)
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday June 9, 2023 Early Show
8pm Eventbrite Vertical.Show
8:30pm Fun Cheap “Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday June 9, 2023 Late Show
Saturday 06/10
Fun Cheap $10 Day: San Mateo County Fair 2023
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS
11am Oakland Public Library Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR
1pm Black Cultural Zone Mo’ Roots Fest @ Liberation Park During Liberation Month 2023
2pm Berkeley Public Library Bay Curious with Olivia Allen-Price @North
2pm Oakland Public Library Garden Day @ West Oakland Library!
3pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Hip-Hop and Fashion Workshop at Montclair
7pm Eventbrite Vertical.Show
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Visit Oakland Ladies Soul Revolution 2: The Bay! at Yoshi's
8:30pm Fun Cheap “Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park
Sunday 06/11
Fun Cheap $10 Day: San Mateo County Fair 2023
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS
1pm Oakland Museum of California ARCHIVING GOLD: EVERYDAY PEOPLE IN OAKLAND STORYTELLING OUR HISTORY (PART II)
2pm Eventbrite Taste of Downtown Berkeley
3pm Eventbrite Vertical.Show
7pm The Mercury News Black Book
8:30pm Fun Cheap “Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park
11:59pm Eventbrite Latin Sundays afterparty: all-night/all-inclusive Silent Disco Memorial Day
Monday 06/12
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
8:30pm Fun Cheap “Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park
11:59pm Eventbrite Latin Sundays afterparty: all-night/all-inclusive Silent Disco Memorial Day
Tuesday 06/13
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
3pm Berkeley Public Library Under the Sea Crafternoons @Claremont
4pm Berkeley Public Library Juneteenth Freedom Day Craft Social @West
6pm Berkeley Public Library Gardening for Renters @Central
8:30pm Fun Cheap “Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park
Wednesday 06/14
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Oakland Zoo CLOSING EARLY for Friends of the Wild Exclusive Afternoon
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
4:30pm Berkeley Public Library Virtual Japanese Language Series
5:30pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce 118th Annual Meeting and Celebration
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Dykes, Camera, Action! @Claremont
6:30pm Camron-Stanford House Curious Cat Literary Society Meeting
8:30pm Fun Cheap “Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park
Thursday 06/15
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKETS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
5pm Eventbrite Father's Day Celebration
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center MAKE & SIP
6pm Berkeley Public Library Teamwork Thursdays @Claremont
8pm Comedy Oakland Live - Thursday June 15, 2023
8:30pm Fun Cheap “Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park
Simone Spotlight | Summer Camps in the East Bay with Open Enrollment Pt. 1
If you're searching for Summer camps with open enrollment in the East Bay, look no further. We have compiled a list of diverse and exciting options.
From sports and outdoor activities to STEM-centered camps, music, theater, language, and more! Here is a list of summer camps with open enrollment in the East Bay!
Summer Camps Open for Enrollment
june 5th
If you're searching for Summer camps with open enrollment in the East Bay, look no further. We have compiled a list of diverse and exciting options.
From sports and outdoor activities to STEM-centered camps, music, theater, language, and more! Here is a list of summer camps with open enrollment in the East Bay!
Aventura Summer Camp at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI)
Campers participate in interest-based, engaging, innovative, and age-appropriate enriching activities in Spanish, STEAM, and Global Arts, led by outstanding school faculty and renowned industry partners. Aventura Summer Camp offers extended care options for PK-4th grade campers.
Hours | 8:45 am to 3 pm (dates and hours may vary by location)
Drop Off | 7:30 am
Pick Up | 6 pm
Cost | $490 per week for core program
Camp Season (2023): From June 26th - Aug. 11th
Locations | Emeryville, Oakland
Shu Ren Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp
Shu Ren campers will learn Mandarin through the lens of inquiry, as they engage in hands-on activities that explore scientific discoveries, visual and culinary art from around the world. Camp is designed for all levels of Mandarin language learners, even beginners.
Hours | 8:30 am to 3 pm
Drop Off | 8 am
Pick Up | 5:30 pm
Grades | K - 3rd grade - *They have 2 sessions available from June 19th to July 28th
Cost | $500 per week based on 2 and 3 week long sessions
Camp Season (2023): From June 19th - Aug. 11th
Locations | Berkeley
The Lawrence Summer Camps
Campers become budding engineers, biologists, and astronomers when they immerse themselves in our classrooms, exhibits, and other learning spaces. Sign your aspiring young scientist up today for a fun summer of exploration and discovery at UC Berkeley's public science center!
Hours | 9 am to 4 pm
Drop Off | 9 am
Pick Up | 4 pm
Grades | 1st - 6th grade
Cost | $1,395 per two-week session
Camp Season (2023): From June 5th - Aug. 11th
Locations | Berkeley
iD Tech
Register today for camps at inspiring universities across the Bay Area. Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic of the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Coding, game dev, robotics, and more.
Hours | 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Drop Off | 8:30 am
Pick Up | 5:30 pm
Grades | 1st - 12th grade
Cost | $1,049 USD/Week
Camp Season (2023): From June 12th - Aug. 4th
Locations | Berkeley, SF/Marin, East Bay, Other
Firecracker Math Summer Camp
Math camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Instructions employ math games, projects, and magic tricks, sparking kids’ interest in math and boosting their skills and confidence. Morning classes are followed by fun activities in the afternoon.
Hours | 9 am to 4 pm
Drop Off | 8:30 am
Pick Up | 5:30 pm
Grades | 1st - 11th grade
Costs | $75 per half-day (math-only). $120 per day. $325 per week for half-day (math-only) camp. $525 per week. Multi-week & sibling discount. Financial aid is available. AM care $50, PM care $125.
Camp Season (2023): From June 12th - Aug. 4th
Locations | Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, SF/Marin
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps)
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of award-winning summer camps, sports and outdoor activities, including swimming, sailing, windsurfing, skateboarding, gymnastics, martial arts, rock climbing, and more for ages 4-17. Drop-ins, 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care.
Hours | 9 am to 4 pm
Drop Off | 7:30 am
Pick Up | 6 pm
Grades | K - 12th grade
Costs | $465 per week. $650 per two weeks. Payment plans & financial aid available.
Camp Season (2023): From June 5th - Aug. 11th
Locations | Berkeley
Mr. D's Music Club
Mr. D's Music Club's multi-award-winning summer camps offer high-energy days of singing, dancing, acting, art, fun, and friends. Camp includes picnic lunches, games, talent shows, pizza lunch, and a Friday performance for friends & family. Discover one of Oakland’s "best-kept secrets."
Hours | 9 am to 3:30 pm
Drop Off | 8:45 am
Pick Up | 3:45 pm
Grades | 3 - 7th grade
Costs | $450 per week.
Camp Season (2023): From June 5th - Aug. 4th
Locations | Oakland
24-7 UK Soccer Academy Camps
First-timers and seasoned soccer players will love 24-7 soccer camps. Run by professional coaches, camps emphasize fun and skill development while building leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Choose Recreational Fun Camp, Competitive Technical Training Camp, or Goalkeeper Training Camp.
Hours | 8:30 am to 11:30 am, 8:30 am to 3 pm, or 12 pm to 3pm
Drop Off | 8 am
Pick Up | 3:30 pm
Grades | K - 10th grade
Costs | $289 per week of half-day camp | $429 per week of full-day camp | $279 - $385 per week for Technical Training Camps
Camp Season (2023): From June 5th - Aug. 4th
Locations | Alameda, Castro Valley, Oakland, Piedmont
Little Theater Company
Over 2 weeks campers will audition, memorize lines, learn choreography, create backdrops, imagine costumes, and rehearse. Campers work together to put on a 1-hour show with traditional camp activities and playtime in between. The atmosphere is encouraging and joyful.
Hours | 9 am to 3 pm
Drop Off | 8 am
Pick Up | 6 pm
Grades | K - 6th grade
Costs | $970 per week ($250 for before & after care for 2 weeks)
Camp Season (2023): From June 19th - Aug. 4th
Locations | Alameda, Oakland
Future Star Baseball Summer Camp
Future Star Baseball summer camps are celebrating its 20th summer camp season! Players of all ability level will receive expert instruction and play lots of fun games. Campers will come home happy and exhausted as they improve baseball skills.
Hours | 9 am to 4 pm
Drop Off | 8:30 am
Pick Up | 5:30 pm
Grades | K - 7th grade
Costs | $415 per week (multi week discount available)
Camp Season (2023): From May 29th - Aug. 11th
Locations | Oakland, Piedmont
TechKnowHow LEGO & Coding Camps
TechKnowHow Camps offer week-long programs with a LEGO, Minecraft, Robotics, Roblox or Coding focus for ages 5-13. Camps feature small-group sessions, enthusiastic instructors, new programs each year, and over 28 years of experience successfully serving Bay Area students!
Hours | 9 am to 3:30 pm
Drop Off | 8:30 am
Pick Up | 5 pm
Grades | K - 7th grade
Costs | $535 per week (Oakland). Extended care available at some locations for extra fee.
Camp Season (2023): From May 29th - Aug. 11th
Locations | Fremont, Oakland, SF/Marin, East Bay (other)
For more information on summer activities and camps check out the Alameda Summer guide. Download the Alameda summer guide here.
East Bay Weekly Events
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Join us as we unwind, kick back, and enjoy a complimentary movie as the moon and stars shine! 👀
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
JUNE 2 - JUNE 8
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Join us as we unwind, kick back, and enjoy a complimentary movie as the moon and stars shine! 👀
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Friday 06/02
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm Alameda County Fair Jurassic Quest
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
2pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Learn to Breakdance at Golden Gate
4:30pm Berkeley Public Library Leamos autoras: club de lectura en español
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING ALPHABET ROCKERS
5pm Black Cultural Zone First Friday – Black Cultural Zone Liberation Month Kick-Off Event
5pm Visit Oakland First Friday Street Festival
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAYS CLIMATE SERIES: ATMOSPHERIC EXTREMES
6:30pm 510families Starlight Movies in the Park: Minions: Rise of Gru
7pm Oakland Public Library Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performances and 2023 Announcement
7:30pm The Mercury News Orchestra & Wind Ensemble
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Visit Oakland An Evening of Flamenco at The Sound Room
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday June 02, 2023 Early Show
8pm FunCheap ILLENIUM Live at Chase Center (SF)
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday J
Saturday 06/03
9am Alameda County Fair Jurassic Quest
10am Oakland Public Library Making Sense of Medicare
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am 510families FREE Family Movie Matinee: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
10:30am Oakland Public Library Coventry & Kaluza
11am City of Oakland GPU Pop-Up | East Oakland Futures Fest
11am Oakland Public Library East Bay Vivarium
11am Oakland Public Library Artificial Intelligence Theatre
11am Oakland Public Library Gelli Prints Workshop
11am Oakland Public Library Pride Party// Fiesta de Orgullo
11am Black Cultural Zone East Oakland Futures Fest During Liberation Month
11am Jack London Square PATCHWORK SHOW MAKERS MARKET
1pm Oakland Public Library Pride Celebration: Circus fun with Coventry and Kaluza
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
2pm Berkeley Public Library Poet Linda Lancione @ Claremont
3pm Oakland Public Library Pride Celebration: Queer Taiko
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday June 03, 2023 Early Show
8pm FunCheap ILLENIUM Live at Chase Center (SF)
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday June 03, 2023 Late Show
Sunday 06/04
3am Black Cultural Zone Shop & Skate During Liberation Month
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9am Alameda County Fair Jurassic Quest
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
11am Black Cultural Zone AKOMA Grand Market Father’s Day Celebration During Liberation Month
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET - NEW OPERATOR
12pm 510families Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum
3pm The Mercury News Operafest! An Afternoon at the Opera
5pm The Mercury News Whiskey in the Park
Monday 06/05
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET - NEW OPERATOR
2pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Henna at King
2pm Berkeley Public Library Ansel Adams In Our Time @West
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
6pm Berkeley Public Library Truth at the Margins: Intersex, Transgender, and Tibetan Histories @Central
Tuesday 06/06
9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET - NEW OPERATOR
2pm Oakland Public Library Oakland Symphony Petting Zoo
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
3pm Berkeley Public Library Under the Sea Crafternoons @Claremont
4pm Berkeley Public Library Pride Prism Pizza Party @North
6:30pm Oakland Public Library Firelight Shadow Theater
7pm Oakland Public Library Mike the Magician
7:30pm The Mercury News Fusion 2023
Wednesday 06/07
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET - NEW OPERATOR
2:30pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Graffiti Workshop at Main TeenZon
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
6pm Oakland Public Library Kids Go Mandarin
6pm Oakland Public Library Berkeley Rep Docent Talk: Let the Right One In
6pm Berkeley Public Library CraftLab: Felt Pride Pins & Pendants @West
7pm The Mercury News Jazz Band & Combos
Thursday 06/08
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
9am Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp
10am Berkeley Public Library VENOMventure Escape Room @Central (Registration required)
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET - NEW OPERATOR
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
8pm Comedy Oakland Live - Thursday June 8, 2023
Simone Spotlight | Fun in the Sun | Summer Activities in the East Bay
The summer is quickly approaching and as the school season comes to an end, you may be looking for great activities to do with your family. Well, look no further, here is a list of awesome events in the East Bay for you and your family to enjoy.
Fun in the Sun | Summer Activities in the East Bay
may 29th
The summer is quickly approaching and as the school season comes to an end, you may be looking for great activities to do with your family. Well, look no further, here is a list of awesome events in the East Bay for you and your family to enjoy.
Filoli Garden Summer Nights
Wander and wonder on Thursday nights! Slow down, smell the roses, and watch the sun dip behind the mountains. Meet friends for a drink at the Bluebird Bar or relax on the lawn with your family. Dine from a local food truck or one of the pop-up cafe locations as acoustic tunes drift through the air. New this year - lounge in the Vegetable Garden with a drink from the Hummingbird Bar!
Looking for a more active evening? Hike the trail at twilight, visit with a Horticulturist at their pop-up learning spot, or attend a free Garden talk with staff. Discover something new every Summer Night.
Location | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Dates | Thursdays | June 1st -September 21st, 2023
Time | 5 pm - 8 pm
For more information use the link:
https://filoli.org/summer-nights
East Bay Outdoor Summer Movie Round-Up
If your kids are old enough to stay up late — or young enough not to know the difference — there are lots of places to watch an outdoor movie under the stars, often for FREE. While you can usually just show up, some places request pre-registration, so click on through to the ones you like most to snag your spot!
East Bay Outdoor Movies:
Friday, June 2, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Minions: Rise of Gru @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda
Friday, June 16, 2023
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: From the Rough @ Live Oak Park, Berkeley
Saturday, June 17, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Are We There Yet? @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
Saturday, June 24, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Mean Girls @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, June 30, 2023
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Lightyear @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: Minions The Rise of Gru @ Strawberry Creek Park, Berkeley
Saturday, July 1, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Back To The Future @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, July 7, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Minions: The Rise of Gru @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
Saturday, July 8, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Finding Dory @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, July 14, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Dive-In Movie: Princess & The Frog (RSVP) @ Encinal Swim Center, Alameda
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Moonlight Movies: Emperor's New Groove @ Danville Community Center & Town Green, Danville
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Night at the Museum @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: Puss in Boots - The Last Wish @ San Pablo Park, Berkeley
Saturday, July 15, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Lilo & Stitch @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Waterfront Flicks - Minions: The Rise of Gru @ Jack London Square, Oakland
Friday, July 21, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Lightyear @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Movies in the Park: The Croods 2: A New Age @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
Friday, July 28, 2023
8:30 pm - 10:15 pm: Movies in the Park: DC League of Super Pets @ James Kenney Park & Community Center, Berkeley
Friday, August 11, 2023
8:15 pm - 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Turning Red @ Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley
Friday, August 18, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Turning Red @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
Saturday, August 19, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Shrek 2 @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
Friday, August 25, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Space Jame: A New Legacy @ Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field, Alameda
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm: Movies in the Park: Strange World @ Willard Park, Berkeley
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: Encanto @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
Friday, September 8, 2023
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm: Movies in the Park: Vivo @ Glendale La Loma Park, Berkeley
Friday, September 15, 2023
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Starlight Movies in the Park: Top Gun: Maverick @ Leydecker Park, Alameda
Saturday, September 16, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Movie Nights: Matilda @ Alameda Landing, Alameda
Friday, September 22, 2023
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm: Movies in the Park: Matilda @ Piedmont Park, Piedmont
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm: Movies in the Park: The War with Grandpa @ Codornices Park, Berkeley
Saturday, September 30, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm: Movies in the Park: Disney Nature - Wings of Life @ Shorebird Park Nature Center, Berkeley
Friday, October 6, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Summer Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros Movie @ Orinda Community Park, Orinda
For more information use the link:
Becoming Robin Hood
In this hilarious musical origin story for all ages, the citizens of Nottingham are hopeless…until a few unlikely characters take on the identity of a heroic outlaw who tries to redistribute the wealthy's riches. But is it right to steal?
Sherwood Forest brings mystery and intrigue as accidents beget legends, friendships get tangled, and personal dreams grow into reality.
Location | Berkeley Playhouse 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
Dates | Thurs. - Sat. | May 26th, 2023 - June 25th, 2023
Time | Weekdays 7pm | Weekends 2pm
For more information use the link:
Universoul Circus
A modern circus featuring diverse performers, this lively show includes dancing, unbelievable acrobatic feats (no animals), comedy, and interactive fun!
Location | Hilltop Mall | 2200 Hilltop Mall Rd, Richmond, CA 94806
Dates | Thurs. - Sat. | Now - June 19th
Time | Weekdays 7 pm | Sat. 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm | Sun. 11 am, 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm
For more information use the link:
https://www.universoulcircus.com/oakland
Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo
Experience the dazzling wonder of acrobatics and fantasy during a 125-minute long performance. This show is designed to entertain families, however, there are some loud noises and dark scenes.
Location | Hilltop Mall | 2200 Hilltop Mall Rd, Richmond, CA 94806
Dates | August 17th - 20th, 2023
Time | Aug. 17th 7:30 pm
Aug. 18th 7:30 pm
Aug. 19th 3:30 pm, Aug. 19th 7:30 pm
Aug. 20th 1 pm, Aug. 20th 5 pm
For more information use the link:
https://www.theoaklandarena.com/events/detail/cirque-du-soleil
Disney on Ice: Into the Magic
Enjoy your favorite Disney stories as they come to life on ice.
Location | 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621, Oakland Arena
Dates | October 19th - 22nd, 2023
Time | Oct. 19th 6:30 pm
Oct. 20th 6:30 pm
Oct. 21st 11 am, Oct. 21st 3 pm, Oct. 21st 6:30 pm
Oct. 22nd 11 am, Oct. 22nd 3 pm
For more information use the link:
https://www.theoaklandarena.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-into-the-magic-1
Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza
See Mickey and the Disney Junior gang in a concert-style show filled with music, acrobatics, and other entertaining feats.
Location | 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland CA 94612
Date | Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Time | 4 pm
For more information use the link:
https://thefoxoakland.com/events/disney-junior-live-231119
Clark Swim Center: Swimming pool with inflatables in Walnut Creek Open June 5, 2023
Adjacent to the popular Heather Farm Park and Playground in Walnut Creek is Clarke Memorial Swim Center, where the staff puts gigantic inflatables in the pool starting in June.
Recreational swim is open from 1pm to 4pm weekdays and 12pm to 5pm on weekends starting June 5 and going through September 3, 2023.
Location | 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
Dates | June 5th - Sept. 3rd
Time | Weekdays 1 pm - 4 pm | Weekends 12 pm - 5 pm
For more information use the link:
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (used to be Waterworld Concord)
For my daughter’s eighth birthday, we took her and three of her friends to the largest water park in the Bay Area, Hurricane Harbor, which is in Concord, about 30 minutes east of Berkeley.
We were wowed by the large-scale water slides, including several types I had never seen before. And now, with the addition of the Caribbean Cove play area, Hurricane Harbor is even more fun for little kids.
Hurricane Harbor opens for the 2023 season on May 26th - October 29th.
Location | 301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
Dates | May 26th - Oct. 29th
Time | Weekdays 11 am - 5 pm | Weekends 11 am - 8 pm* (Times change depending on the month. Check the website below.)
For more information use the link:
https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharborconcord
Download the Alameda summer fun guide here.
East Bay Weekly Events
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Come and join us for great outdoor events! There's nothing quite like disconnecting from social media and the internet to take in the beautiful sights 👀
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
may 26 - JUNE 1
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Come and join us for great outdoor events! There's nothing quite like disconnecting from social media and the internet to take in the beautiful sights 👀
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Friday 05/26
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am FunCheap “Into the Brightness” Brand New Exhibition at OMCA
12pm Oakland Public Library Affordable Connectivity Program Info Sessions
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Alameda County Fair 626 Night Market
4pm Berkeley Public Library Teen Karaoke Party @West
5pm Chabot Space & Science Center HIKE & SIP
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING DJ TEAO SENSE WITH AUDIOPHARMACY
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 26, 2023 Early Show
8pm The Mercury News Game On!
8pm The Mercury News Into the Woods
8pm Visit Oakland Imagination Unleashed - Improv Comedy in Oakland
8:30pm Visit Oakland Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the Oakland Arena
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 26, 2023 Late Show
Saturday 05/27
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10:15am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime @ Lakeview
10:30am Oakland Public Library Asheba
10:30am Oakland Public Library Unique Derique
11am Oakland Public Library Coventry & Kaluza
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Oakland Public Library Zany Zoe
11:30am Oakland Public Library Screen Printing
1pm Alameda County Fair 626 Night Market
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR
2pm Oakland Public Library Build. Make. Play.
2pm Oakland Public Library Decoupage for Beginners
3pm Berkeley Public Library Aioli Tasting @North
6pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 27, 2023 Early Show
8pm The Mercury News Into the Woods
8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 27, 2023 Late Show
Sunday 05/28
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
1pm Alameda County Fair 626 Night Market
2pm Oakland Zoo Day at Oakland Soul
2pm The Mercury News Into the Woods
3pm Jack London Square OAKTOWN JAZZ WORKSHOPS
4pm Visit Oakland Sunset Sundays: Soulful & Eclectic Concerts on the Oakland Waterfront
6pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center SLUMBER WITH THE STARS FAMILY SLEEPOVER
Monday 05/29
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center SLUMBER WITH THE STARS FAMILY SLEEPOVER
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
Tuesday 05/30
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Berkeley Public Library Berkeley READS Adult Literacy Drop-in Tutoring/Computer Lab
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
6:15pm Oakland Public Library Tending Your Grief
Wednesday 05/31
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
1:30pm Oakland Public Library East Bay Vivarium
2pm Oakland Public Library East Bay Regional Parks
3pm Oakland Zoo Discount AfterZOOns
4:30pm Berkeley Public Library Virtual Japanese Language Series
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Parasite Parasite @ Claremont
6pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
6pm Black Cultural Zone WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
6pm Oakland Public Library Per Sia's Drag Queen Storytime
Thursday 06/01
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Public Library Energy and Water Bill Help
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
6pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
6pm Oakland Public Library We Bike Book Club
6:30pm Camron-Stanford House Writing Through: Processing Existence through Poetry
7pm Montclair Village Montclair Neighborhood Council /Montclair Organized Neighborhood Leaders Monthly Public Meeting
8pm The Mercury News Into the Woods
Simone Spotlight | Routine Maintenance & Home Checklist
Here are routine home maintenance checklist methods for different styles and approaches for tracking your yearly home maintenance.
Simone Spotlight | Routine Home Maintenance Checklist
May 22nd
Routine Maintenance & Home Checklist
Last week’s blog spoke about why home maintenance is necessary and important for your family. This week’s blog speaks to how you stay on top of home maintenance with everything else going on in your life.
There are a variety of ways to do it and it is going to depend on your style. Are you a paper and pencil kind of person, a spreadsheet kind of person or would you rather use an app?
There is a method for each style that will help you keep up with your routine home maintenance efficiently.
The paper and pencil method requires you to write out your home maintenance schedule. The goal is to set up the yearly, quarterly, and monthly calendars.
Make a list of all the home maintenance you have done and all the needs to get done. Using a calendar, set dates for each one and write them on the calendar and in your agenda.
To go one step further, you can schedule with local vendors to come out at the allotted times.
*Make sure to update your checklist accordingly. Do not throw out your list, keep it in a folder for future use. You can always photocopy the list and use it for the following year.
I suggest you keep looking at your list throughout the year and use it the following year for that year’s home maintenance list.
The spreadsheet sheet method requires you to list all of your home maintenance items as you would with the paper and pencil method and track them with the spreadsheet.
The nice thing about using a spreadsheet is that you can keep every year in one document, but you always have to make sure you back it up. If you lose the spreadsheet all of your data, racking, expenses, etc. will be lost.
The spreadsheet method allows you to share your spreadsheet with others. It can be very convenient, but you have to remember to check your spreadsheet and keep track of it.
The app method can be the most convenient of all of these methods, with this method the app creates the maintenance plan for you and tracks it.
You can track, schedule and set up the maintenance of your home.
A great app to use is www.homezada.com. This app allows you to see costs, maintenance, create remodel projects, and so much more!
The important thing to note is that you would still benefit from sitting down and listing your yearly home maintenance and creating a plan and not just doing home maintenance as it comes up. If you don't have a plan, it could cost you more money in the long run.
The city of Oakland understands the importance of home maintenance and they offer monies to help homeowners who may not have the funds to keep up their homes.
Below are some links to different Oakland programs.
Program for homeowners if they need to repair, update or maintain their home. www.hmipoakland.com
Program and grants to modify their properties. www.homeownerservicesoakland.com
The Oakland Planning and Development Corporation also offers a variety of grants and programs to help homeowners repair their homes. https://www.opdc.org/homerepairs
East Bay Weekly Events
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Be part of the Friday Night event at OMCA with Off the Grid featuring Into the Brightness Garden Dance Party, DJ Sake One, Photo booth, and Karaoke.
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
may 19 - may 25
🎉 Hey East Bay 🎉
Your weekly list of fun local events is here.
Be part of the Friday Night event at OMCA with Off the Grid featuring Into the Brightness Garden Dance Party, DJ Sake One, Photo booth, and Karaoke.
Have fun with the whole family, East Bay!
Friday 05/19
8:30am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Inside Oakland with the Honorable Kevin Jenkin
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo CLOSING EARLY for Friends of the Wild Exclusive Afternoon
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Teens: Make Tiny Art at Brookfield
5pm Oakland Public Library Meet the Bay Area Hip Hop Archives Curator
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING INTO THE BRIGHTNESS DANCE PARTY
7pm Eventbrite Film Screening: THE SMELL OF MONEY
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 19, 2023 Early Show
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 19, 2023 Late Show
Saturday 05/20
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
7:30am Eventbrite Cupertino Medical Exercise, Volunteer Victim Registration
8am Alameda County Fair 2023 Preakness Stakes at Pleasanton OTB
9am Eventbrite Red Cross Lifeguard Training Combo Class
10am Alameda County Fair Powerhouse Comic Con
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Chabot Space & Science Center 5TH ANNUAL TINKERFEST
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Family Story Time @Downtown Berkeley Farmer's Market
11am Oakland Public Library The Riders Come Out at Night: Author talk
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Eventbrite Map Your Neighborhood
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR
2pm Oakland Public Library Decoupage for Beginners
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 20, 2023 Early Show
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 20, 2023 Late Show
Sunday 05/21
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9am Eventbrite Red Cross Lifeguard Training Combo Class
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
10am Black Cultural Zone Moving in peace Rooted in love
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
1pm Oakland Museum of California PRESERVING BLACK MEMORY: A CONVERSATION WITH OAKLAND CULTURE KEEPERS
1pm Jack London Square OAKTOWN JAZZ WORKSHOPS PRESENTS YOUNG MUSICIANS SHOWCASE
2:30pm Camron-Stanford House Volunteer/Docent Training (Session 1 of 2)
Monday 05/22
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
3pm Oakland Public Library Learn Scratch Coding Language
6pm Berkeley Public Library Eat What You Grow @Central
Tuesday 05/23
9am Oakland Public Library Mobile Medical/Dental Clinic
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
12:30pm Oakland Public Library CalFresh Food / Comida CalFresh
5pm Berkeley Public Library Resumes That Advocate for YOU
6pm Berkeley Public Library Author Talk: Heather McGhee
Wednesday 05/24
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
4pm Berkeley Public Library This is Not My Home: Author-Illustrators Vivienne & Eugenia @Central
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Yellow Rose @ Claremont
6pm Oakland Public Library What You Don't Know Will Make a Whole New World: A Memoir, Book Talk with Dorothy Lazard
Thursday 05/25
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
6pm Berkeley Public Library Teamwork Thursdays @Claremont
Simone Spotlight | The Benefits of Routine Home Maintenance
Here are the keys benefits and reasons why you should develop a yearly maintenance budget and schedule to support your home’s routine maintenance all year round.
Simone Spotlight | The Benefits of Routine Home Maintenance
May 15th
The Benefits of Home Maintenance Repairs
Routine home maintenance and repairs offer several benefits to homeowners and can provide homeowners with the added benefit of selling their homes for top market value.
Here are several key reasons why you should budget for routine home maintenance items each year and how routine home maintenance benefits you in the short term and long term:
Increased property value: Regular home maintenance and repairs help maintain and enhance the value of your property. By addressing issues promptly and keeping your home in good condition, you can attract potential buyers if you decide to sell in the future.
Cost savings: Timely maintenance and repairs can save you money in the long run. Small issues, when ignored, can escalate into larger and more expensive problems. For example, fixing a leaky faucet is relatively inexpensive, but if left unattended, it could lead to water damage and the need for costly repairs.
Extended lifespan: Proper maintenance ensures that your home's components and systems are functioning optimally, which can extend their lifespan. Regularly servicing appliances, HVAC systems, and other equipment helps prevent premature failure, reducing the need for replacement.
Improved energy efficiency: Regular maintenance allows you to identify and fix energy inefficiencies in your home. This can include sealing drafts, insulating, cleaning air filters, and tuning up heating and cooling systems. Enhancing energy efficiency not only reduces your carbon footprint but also lowers utility bills by reducing energy waste.
Enhanced safety: Safety should be a top priority in your home. Maintenance and repairs help identify potential hazards and address them promptly. Whether it's fixing faulty wiring, repairing loose handrails, or replacing worn-out smoke detectors, keeping your home safe minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries.
Comfortable living environment: A well-maintained home provides a comfortable and pleasant living environment. Regular repairs and upkeep ensure that your home is free from leaks, drafts, and other issues that can compromise comfort. This allows you to enjoy your space to the fullest and create a welcoming atmosphere for yourself and your family.
Peace of mind: Knowing that your home is in good condition and that necessary repairs have been taken care of brings peace of mind. You can relax and enjoy your time at home without worrying about potential problems or unexpected breakdowns.
Remember, regular maintenance and repairs are essential to reap these benefits. Developing a yearly maintenance budget and schedule as well as addressing issues promptly will help you maintain a well-functioning and valuable home.
East Bay Weekly Events
Hello there, East Bay! 📢
Make Mother’s Day unforgettable by visiting the Fourth Street yummies cookies & cards giveaway and attending the local events listed on the link below⬇️
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
may 12 - may 18
Hello there, East Bay! 📢
Make Mother’s Day unforgettable by visiting the Fourth Street yummies cookies & cards giveaway and attending the local events listed on the link below⬇️
Friday 05/12
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
4pm Berkeley Public Library Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto Koto Performance @ Central
4:30pm Oakland Museum of California SPRING TEACHER NIGHT AT FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING AFROCENTRIC OAKLAND
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 12, 2023 Early Show
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 12, 2023 Late Show
Saturday 05/13
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
9am Oakland Zoo Brunch for the Wild Bunch
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
10:15am Oakland Public Library TSE Presents: A Mother's Day Brunch
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Family StoryTime @Downtown Berkeley Farmer's Market
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Oakland Public Library Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Oakland Public Library Lao Classical Dance
1pm Fourth Street COOKIES & CARDS COOKIES & CARDS FOR MOM 2023OR MOM 2023
2pm Oakland Public Library Cinema Saturday // Sábado de Cine: Gato con botas: El último deseo
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Meditative Drawing With Kenneth Tan @Central
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 13, 2023 Early Show
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 13, 2023 Late Show
Sunday 05/14
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
10am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Chabot Space & Science Center FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES: MOTHER’S DAY TEA MAKING WORKSHOP
8:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST GLANCE: MEMBER TELESCOPE VIEWING
Monday 05/15
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
11am Oakland Public Library Art Journaling at Brookfield
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Container Planting w/ Pete Villeaux @Central
Tuesday 05/16
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Research Talks: Popping the Science Bubble
Wednesday 05/17
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
12pm Oakland Public Library Asthma education and resources for families
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Finals Self-Care Day @Central
Thursday 05/18
8am Berkeley Public Library Bay Area Bike to Work Day Energizer Station
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11am Oakland Museum of California MEMBER PREVIEWS FOR INTO THE BRIGHTNESS: ARTISTS FROM CREATIVITY EXPLORED, CREATIVE GROWTH & NIAD
2pm Berkeley Public Library The Joys The Joys of Chinese Brush Painting @Westf Chinese Brush Painting @West
6:30pm Camron-Stanford House East Bay Curious: A Celebration of the Bay Curious Book with East Bay Yesterday
May 2023 | Market Report
Here is the latest data, numbers, and housing market charts for May 2023. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call or shoot me a quick email. I am always happy to help.
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Ways to Celebrate Mom in the East Bay
Mother’s Day is coming up and Mom deserves a wonderful day full of love, kisses and some extra attention.
Here are some great ways you can celebrate Mom in the East Bay.
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East Bay Weekly Events
Things to do this upcoming week in the East Bay.
Mark your calendars for these events.
Don't miss out on the fun. Bring your family and friends!
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
may 05 - may 11
Things to do this upcoming week in the East Bay.
Mark your calendars for these events.
Don't miss out on the fun. Bring your family and friends!
Friday 05/05
9am Eventbrite Collider Cup XII
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Community Youth Mural
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Anime Club! @ 81st Ave
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Make Comics @THP South
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAY CLIMATE SERIES: WHAT IS WEATHER?
6pm Eventbrite Family Ping Pong Night: Star Wars Night!
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 5, 2023 Early Show
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday May 5, 2023 Late Show
Saturday 05/06
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
7am Alameda County Fair 2023 Kentucky Derby at Pleasanton OTB
9am Eventbrite Red Cross Lifeguard Training Combo Class
10am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
10am Eventbrite MTA: Mix and Match (singles and doubles)
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Oakland Public Library Paws to Read
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Jack London Square ART FESTIVAL
3pm Oakland Public Library Japanese Taiko Drumming with Kristy Aki Oshiro
3pm Berkeley Public Library Learn to read a sewing pattern @North
5pm Oakland Public Library Black Culture: The Art of Photography in Miniature Galleries
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 6, 2023 Early Show
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday May 6, 2023 Late Show
Sunday 05/07
8am Black Cultural Zone Akoma Grand Market
9am Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9am Eventbrite Red Cross Lifeguard Training Combo Class
10am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
3pm Oakland Public Library Help for Renters
Monday 05/08
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
Tuesday 05/09
9:30am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Metro Chamber DEI & Community Impact Committees - Engaging in Progressive Community Impact
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
1:30pm Oakland Public Library Author Talk with Joy Jones
3pm Berkeley Public Library Bird Land Crafteroons @Claremont
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
6:30pm Berkeley Public Library Meet Author Briana Loewinsohn @West
Wednesday 05/10
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
2pm Oakland Public Library Teen DJ Radio Hour
5pm Oakland Public Library Mix It Up: Family & Friends Game Night
Thursday 05/11
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Alameda County Fair Spring Manufacturers' RV Show & Sale
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11am Oakland Public Library Berkeley Food & Housing Project
3pm Oakland Public Library Do-It-Yourself Ice Cream
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Build Big Bamboo for Teens @North
6pm Oakland Public Library Caregiving for Aging Parents: Choices, Challenge, and Lessons Learned
8pm Berkeley Public Library Ask a ScienAsk a Science Envoy: Poison Frogs & Quantum Chemistrye Envoy: Poison Frogs & Quantum Chemistry
Simone Spotlight | Things to Consider: Turnkey versus Fixer Upper
Should you buy a turnkey home or fixer upper? Check out our latest blog for questions to consider when making this decision.
Simone Spotlight | Things to Consider: Turnkey versus Fixer Upper
may 1st
Which Is a Better Fit? Move-In Ready Homes vs. Fixer-Upper Homes
You have a lot of things to consider when house hunting. One of the most significant is –do you want a home that you could move into tomorrow or a home that you can fix up and customize to your liking? Choosing between move-in ready homes and fixer-upper homes can be challenging given they each have their own unique set of advantages and disadvantages.
To help you determine the right type of home for you, we have created this guide that’ll break down the definitions of move-in ready and fixer-upper houses, some of the top pros and cons of each type of house, and even how to find these homes in your area. Let’s get started.
What is a fixer-upper?
If you’ve ever toured a home with shag carpets, peeling paint, and kitchen appliances from the 1970s, then you know all about fixer-uppers. A home described as a fixer-upper is usually livable – but the property needs significant maintenance work such as redecoration, redesign, or reconstruction. Every fixer-upper is different; some only need cosmetic updates, while others may have more severe problems like mold or structural flaws.
What does move-in ready mean?
The term move-in ready is used to describe a property ready for immediate occupancy. However, the term is more broadly used to describe a house that doesn’t need any major renovations or aesthetic updates prior to moving in. Turnkey homes are more likely to have key features that many homebuyers are looking for, like modern appliances, updated flooring, and sleek interior design.
Pros and cons of move-in ready homes
Before buying a home that’s move-in ready, here are some advantages and disadvantages to consider.
Pros
Immediate move in: After house hunting, home inspections, bidding wars, and more, the last thing some homeowners want is a remodeling project.
Buying a move-in ready home allows you to unpack your boxes and enjoy your home immediately.
Fewer surprises: If you complete the proper inspections, you can expect fewer surprises like a septic tank issue or foundation problem that could cost a lot of time and money to fix.
It’s easier to stick to your budget: You’ll likely have an easier time sticking to your budget when buying a move-in ready home. Since these homes typically don’t need renovations, you won’t need to worry about going over budget during construction.
You may have an easier time qualifying for a loan: Move-in ready homes are usually seen as a less risky investment than fixer-uppers to mortgage lenders. This can make applying for a home loan easier for you if you’re buying a turnkey home.
Cons
More expensive: Convenience comes at a price. Move-in ready homes are often more expensive than fixer-uppers.
Limited opportunity for customization: Other than interior design, there isn’t much opportunity to customize these homes to your liking. Changing the floor plan to add a bedroom or bathroom could be extremely difficult and costly.
Lots of competition: The benefits of a move-in ready home are appealing to many homebuyers. Because of this, you may have a more challenging time buying a house because of the high competition.
You may not be able to find a truly move-in ready home: Based on your preferences and the houses currently on the market, you may not find a home that perfectly fits your needs without any renovation.
Pros and cons of fixer-upper homes
A fixer-upper can be a great option for some homebuyers. Below are some of the major pros and cons of fixer-upper homes.
Pros
Better value: Fixer-uppers are often sold at a lower price than turnkey homes. If you have the time and money to invest in a fixer-upper, you can get a large house in a great neighborhood for a fraction of the cost.
You can personalize your home: A fixer-upper allows you to tailor your home to your personal needs and style.
Lower property taxes: Since property taxes are calculated on a property’s original purchase price, you’ll likely pay less in taxes when buying a fixer-upper than if you were to buy a home that you can move into immediately.
Investment opportunities: When done correctly, buying a fixer-upper and transforming it into a turnkey property can translate into sweat equity and it increases the value of your home. If you were to sell it in the short-term the sweat equity created by the renovation could lead to a profitable sum in your bank account.
Cons
You may need temporary housing: You may not be able to live in your home during construction. If that’s the case, you’ll have to find a temporary housing solution like moving in with family or finding a short-term rental property – which can be expensive. If problems arise during the renovation process, who knows how long you’ll have to be in your temporary housing solution.
Unknown problems: You never truly know what you’re getting yourself into. During demolition, you may find significant issues like structural flaws, asbestos, mold, etc., that can quickly eat away at your budget.
High risk: Some mortgage lenders may see your home renovation as a risky investment. Because of this, they may choose not to finance your purchase, or you may have to use more expensive loan options.
East Bay Weekly Events
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Fun indoor and outdoor activities are listed below.
Perfect for friends and family bonding.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
April 28- may 04
The East Bay list of events is out!
Try something enjoyable and exciting.
Fun indoor and outdoor activities are listed below.
Perfect for friends and family bonding.
Friday 04/28
8:30am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Inside Oakland with the Honorable Lena Tam
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10:30am Oakland Public Library Spring Book Sale
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Celebrate Día De Los Niños
4pm Berkeley Public Library Animated Afternoons @Claremont
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING YOUTH VS. APOCALYPSE
6pm Black Cultural Zone Bricktown Night Market
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
Saturday 04/29
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Museum of California HEALING JUSTICE: EXPLORING PUBLIC ART PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM
10am Oakland Zoo Earth Month 2023
10am Black Cultural Zone Community Breakfast
11am Oakland Public Library César Chávez Spring Chess Tournament (All Ages)
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Oakland Public Library Intergenerational Drum Circle
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY ACTIVATION HOUR
1pm Oakland Public Library Black Resistance: Starting from a Seed with Claudia Noble-Levingston
2pm Oakland Public Library Beauty and Blossoms: DIY Garden Decor
2pm Berkeley Public Library All Ages Collage Poetry Workshop @North
2pm Jack London Square JAM4JOY ZUMBATHON
3pm Berkeley Public Library Nasrudin's Magnificent Journey to Samarkand @Claremont
3pm Oakland Public Library Mariela's Music Time
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
Sunday 04/30
8am Alameda County Fair Pleasanton Run for Education presented by Workday
9am Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
10am Oakland Museum of California CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2023
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
1pm Camron-Stanford House CSH Sketch and Learn with Nathaniel Bice
3pm Black Cultural Zone Shop & Skate
Monday 05/01
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10:30am Oakland Public Library Play & Learn with Tandem
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
Tuesday 05/02
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Succulent Terrariums with Acta Non Verba
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
Wednesday 05/03
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Oakland Public Library Soul Soup with Amber Hines
2pm Oakland Public Library Lakeview Youth Art Show
3pm Berkeley Public Library Tea & Talk @ Cafe Ohlone
Thursday 05/04
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am The Good Life Stress Busters!
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11am Oakland Public Library Berkeley Food & Housing Project
3pm Oakland Public Library Japanese Taiko Drumming with Kristy Aki Oshiro
7pm Montclair Village Montclair Neighborhood Council /Montclair Organized Neighborhood Leaders Monthly Public Meeting
Where to Celebrate Mom in the East Bay?
Wondering how to make Mother’s Day special? Here are a few local businesses that the Simone Koga Group has curated to make sure you have a memorable holiday with Mom.
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Simone Spotlight | Where to Hike in the East Bay
Want to know more about the best places to hike in the East Bay? Here are some great places to go.
Simone Spotlight | Where to Hike in the East Bay
April 24th
Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
Tilden Regional Park is one of the original regional parks in the East Bay and a classic hiking spot in Berkeley.
Beyond some amazing trails, the park has a carousel and farm, and Lake Anza offers seasonal swimming, making it a destination for families in particular. Tilden is just a short drive from downtown Berkeley but once you’re there, you’ll feel far removed from the bustling college town.
There’s plenty of shade on this beautiful East Bay hike, and a creek and lake along the way as well. If you can, go early.
Beyond avoiding the crowds, hiking in the morning as the fog is lifting gives Tilden an unreal and enchanted feel.
Botanic Regional Preserve, Oakland
A gem nestled in the Oakland Hills, the preserve is abundant with plants and flowers found nowhere else in the East Bay.
This path is a self-guided tour within the reserve – think of it as a two-for-one nature walk and learning adventure (there are plaques throughout the trail explaining the different plants).
This beautiful East Bay hiking trail is shaded with a canopy of evergreens with some views of the valley, and you’ll gradually encounter a mild incline. The path has an upper and lower trail – stay on the upper if you want to take it easy, and take the lower if you’re up for a little more of a workout.
Besides the namesake huckleberries, you’ll wander through many kinds of ferns, bay laurels, and manzanitas, just to name a few. Each season will showcase different plants and flowers, so don’t limit yourself to just a one-time excursion.
Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
The name says it all – come here if you want to see California’s coastal redwoods, right in Oakland!
It’s a great and quieter alternative to going to Muir Woods north of SF, which gets crowded with tourists and locals alike.
Redwood Regional Park is filled with many trails to choose from, and this one is moderate enough that you can admire the abundance of 150-foot redwoods and ferns as you go.
This park is also a great place for spying animals such as deer, rabbits, and even the rare golden eagle. Once you’re deep in the heart of the forests, you’ll notice the air around you is cooler and milder thanks to a refreshing stream of air flowing in, making this spot great for the summer months.
Mt. Diablo State Park, Clayton, East Bay
A little further east in Clayton, Mt. Diablo State Park offers over 40 trails to explore, some of which offer the most spectacular views of the East Bay.
Hikers clamber to Mt. Diablo for these panoramas, but if you’re looking to chase waterfalls, the Falls Trail is your best bet!
You’ll meander through grasslands and oak savannahs with waterfalls (yes, plural) along the way. The waterfalls are of course best after rainfall, so going in the winter or spring means the waterfalls are flowing and the hills are at their most vibrant.
The path can be quite muddy and slippery after rainfall, and once you hit Falls Trails, there are some steep sections, so take care. If you go during the summer or during dryer months, the landscape won’t be as lush but you’ll still spy some gorgeous wildflowers and amazing views of the valley.
A word of caution, especially to any arachnophobes out there: Mt. Diablo State Park is known for its tarantulas, which come out in full force for mating season in late August through early October! If you spy a tarantula, they’re not out to get you and they’re actually harmless – their venom isn’t poisonous to people.
Briones Regional Park, Berkeley
Northeast of Berkeley, Briones Regional Park is 6,000 acres of open space with miles upon miles of rolling hills. The park has grazing land with cows and horses, and a research center for UC Berkeley.
This loop is a series of trails with some uphill sections interspersed and is mostly unshaded, so make sure to pack a hat and sunglasses. Be prepared to climb and work up a sweat, but the steep inclines are well worth it for the views.
Once you get to the ridge, you’ll be rewarded with a bird’s eye view of Walnut Creek and the surrounding areas, as well as unparalleled views of Mt. Diablo.
There’s a bench right where Sunrise Trails starts, a perfect spot to enjoy the views and munch on a snack before finishing the trail. In the springtime, the hills are an unbelievable green and the wildflowers are in full bloom. If you want to make the most of the sweeping views, go during sunrise or sunset!
Panoramic Hill and Strawberry Canyon Fire Trail, Berkeley
A must-do East Bay hike if you are looking for unforgettable views of Berkeley, Oakland, and all the way across the bay to San Francisco. Right off campus from UC Berkeley, this hike is also favored by students looking for a study break (or an excuse not to study).
The trail has some tough climbs and it’s a workout no matter how fit you are, but you’ll get perhaps the most sweeping and breathtaking views of the Bay.
Don’t be shy in taking breaks, as you’ll have great views throughout your hike up – no need for delayed gratification here. In the spring, plenty of California poppies will be blossoming along the trail. This is another great hike for sunrise or sunset, or go in the evening to admire all the city lights.
Note: A stone’s throw away from the trailhead is Star Grocery, which has an amazing deli bar in the back with tasty sandwich offerings. Stop by for a sandwich as either fuel for your hike or your reward for finishing.
Volcanic Regional Preserve, Oakland
Round Top is the most prominent feature of the Sibley Volcanic Preserve: an extinct volcano that dates back 10 million years and is the source of all the volcanic rock in the park.
Surprise – there’s a volcano in the Bay!
Round Top is the most prominent feature of the Sibley Volcanic Preserve: an extinct volcano that dates back 10 million years and is the source of all the volcanic rock in the park.
East Bay Weekly Events
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Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
April 21- April 26
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Consider participating in the East Bay community activities! ⬇️🔍
Friday 04/21
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
12:30pm Oakland Chamber of Commerce Oakland Chamber Toastmasters
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Community Youth Mural
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Teen Craft Pop-Up @Brookfield
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING EXTINCTION REBELLION BAY AREA AND SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
5pm Black Cultural Zone Salsa ‘N’ Skate
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday April 21, 2023 Early Show
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday April 21, 2023 Late Show
Saturday 04/22
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
9am Alameda County Fair San Francisco Rugged Maniac Race
9am Eventbrite Red Cross Lifeguard Training Combo Class
9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Earth Month 2023
10am Berkeley Public Library Ballet and Books @Central (Registration required)
10am Chabot Space & Science Center EARTH DAY: SEEING EARTH FROM SPACE
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Jack London Square EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Oakland Public Library Growing Great Tomatoes with Pollinate
1pm Oakland Public Library Growing Ancestral Foods
7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday April 22, 2023 Early Show
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Saturday April 22, 2023 Late Show
Sunday 04/23
9am Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9am Oakland Zoo We're Hiring! Job Fair at Oakland Zoo
9am Eventbrite Red Cross Lifeguard Training Combo Class
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
10am Montclair Village Art Walk
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Oakland Public Library Survive & Thrive: A Literary Reading & Conversation with Devi S. Laskar & Lucy Jane Bledsoe
Monday 04/24
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
Tuesday 04/25
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
12pm Oakland Public Library Mariela's Music Time
3pm Berkeley Public Library Woodland Creature Crafternoons @Claremont
5pm Berkeley Public Library Resumes: Show Value and Uniqueness
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education
Wednesday 04/26
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
4pm Berkeley Public Library CraftLab: Electric Poetry @West
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie: Just Mercy @Claremont
6pm Oakland Public Library Folkland Book Club Featuring Books from Small Press Distribution
6:30pm Oakland Public Library Black Prep School: Meet the Author
8pm Comedy Oakland Live - Wednesday April 26, 2023
Thursday 04/27
Oakland Zoo UC Climate Stewards Certification Course
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Succulent Terrariums with Acta Non Verba
8pm Comedy Oakland Live - Thursday April 27, 2023
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Because we are the hope for a better future.
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April 14- April 20
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Friday 04/14
7:30am Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
9am Oakland Zoo Spring Break ZooCamp
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
12pm Alameda County Fair Alameda Spring Home Show
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Urban Sketching @U.C. Campus
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
3pm Oakland Public Library Kid's Yoga Day
4pm Oakland Public Library Craft Day @ Brookfield
5pm Oakland Museum of California FRIDAY NIGHTS AT OMCA FEATURING AUGUST LEE STEVENS
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday April 14, 2023 Early Show
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday April 14, 2023 Late Show
Saturday 04/15
7am Montclair Village Music at Sophie’s Cuppa Tea
10am Alameda County Fair Alameda Spring Home Show
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Zoo Earth Month 2023
10am Berkeley Public Library Ballet and Books @Central (Registration required)
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am Oakland Public Library The Decolonized Kitchen
1pm Prima Materia Outdoor Wine Tasting
1pm Oakland Museum of California PUBLIC TOUR OF ANGELA DAVIS — SEIZE THE TIME WITH LISBET TELLEFSEN
2pm Oakland Public Library Teen AdviTeen Advisory Board // Consejo de Adolescentesory Board // Consejo de Adolescentes
7pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday April 15, 2023 Early Show
7pm Eventbrite Literary Death Match
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Live - Friday April 15, 2023 Late Show
10pm Alameda County Fair Tri-Valley Innovation Fair
Sunday 04/16
9am Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
9:30am Oakland Zoo Little Vets
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Alameda County Fair Alameda Spring Home Show
10am Camron-Stanford House "Oakland the Beautiful" A Community Art Show at Camron-Stanford House
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
7pm Piedmont Center for the Arts THE GREENING
Monday 04/17
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10:30am Oakland Public Library Play & Learn with Tandem
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
Tuesday 04/18
9am Oakland Public Library Mobile Medical/Dental Clinic
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10am Oakland Public Library CalFresh Food / Comida CalFresh
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
4pm Alameda County Fair Plumbing Heating Cooling Industry Expo
5pm Berkeley Public Library Woodland Creature Crafternoons @Claremont
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Cal Scientists Talks: Popping the Science Bubble
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Walk the Lake
Wednesday 04/19
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
10:30am Oakland Public Library Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingue
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Javier Zamora In Conversation
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
2pm Oakland Public Library Afterschool Crafts | Manualidades después de clase
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie: Glass Castle @Claremont
6pm Oakland Public Library Father Circle
Thursday 04/20
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
Oakland Zoo UC Climate Stewards Certification Course
10am Jack London Square WEEKLY FARMERS MARKETS
11am Jack London Square WEEKLY WATER ST. MAKERS
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Crafting @ Eastmont
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Teen Crochet & Craft @Central
5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education