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Get ready for a sensational chocolate bliss and wine experience at the Sooo Chocolate Festival, indulging every sweet tooth's dreams!

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

february 16-22

 
 

Get ready for a sensational chocolate bliss and wine experience at the Sooo Chocolate Festival, indulging every sweet tooth's dreams!

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 
 

Friday 2/16

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Visit Oakland 2024 Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Salsa 'N' Skate

5pm Camron-Stanford House Opening Reception for Town Treasures: Black Migration Stories

6pm Black Cultural Zone BCZ’S 2ND ANNUAL SOOO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

6pm Drake’s Brewing BREWER V BREWER: COLLABORATION BEER DINNER TENMA

6:30pm Chabad Oakland Kabbalat Shabbat

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club

7pm Chabad Oakland Shabbat Unplugged!

7pm Eventbrite Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland - Drag Queen Dinner Show

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024

7:30pm Eventbrite An Evening of Flamenco

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Seawolf Pub

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Saturday 2/17

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

10am Visit Oakland 2024 Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am Oakland Museum of California 23ND ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR AT OMCA: YEAR OF THE DRAGON

11am Eventbrite Brew It Yourself: Malt @ Admiral Maltings

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

2pm Berkeley Public Library Lunar New Year Celebration

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

4pm Eventbrite Celebration of Craft Beer Festival

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center SPACE, THE FINAL FRONTIER

6pm Visit Oakland Jewels of Talent

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy

7pm Eventbrite Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland - Drag Queen Dinner Show

7pm Eventbrite Alexander String Quartet Festival Faculty Concert

7pm Eventbrite SAID. Sessions - Open Mic & Artist Showcase

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8pm Visit Oakland Smokey Robinson at the Paramount Theatre

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Sunday 2/18

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

11am Alameda County Fair PLEASANTON WEDDING FESTIVAL

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

11am Visit Oakland 2024 Lunar New Year Parade - Year of the Dragon

12pm Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

1pm Eventbrite CÔTE WEST PRESENTS: BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show

7pm Eventbrite Punchlines at Portal | FREE Live Comedy

Monday 2/19

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In 

10am Visit Oakland 2024 Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

7pm FunCheap “KaraOakland” Inaugural Competitive Karaoke League Season

Tuesday 2/20

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

11:45am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

6pm The Mercury News Trivia Night at Drake's Dealership

7pm Oakland Public Library PJ Family Storytime

7:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Arthur Mac's Tap & Shack - Oakland

8pm The Mercury News Trivia Tuesdays

Wednesday 2/21

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Play Café

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay & Play

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

2pm Oakland Public Library After School Arts & Crafts at Melrose!

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

4pm The Mercury News College Night at Tipsy Putt

6pm Berkeley Public Library Cafe Ohlone Talks

6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

7:30pm Eventbrite StorySlam Oakland

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Thursday 2/22

Visit Oakland Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at the Oakland Arena

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Visit Oakland 2024 Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime + Playtime

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm Oakland Public Library Community Connections

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

7pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar

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February 2024 | Market Report

Hey East Bay! Our team is excited to report the latest market data for the East Bay! If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out. We are excited to bring value to you and your family all throughout the year.

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Simone Spotlight | The East Bay Farmers Market Guide

Check out this Monday’s blog which is your best resource for East Bay’s Farmers Market guide.

Here is a list of farmers market that you can add to your rotation.

 

The East Bay Farmers Market Guide

On a mild weather day, pushing a stroller around any Farmers Market can be a pleasant enough experience. Here are a few more to add to your rotation.

Community Produce Stand (Various Roving Locations!)
Mandela Partners’ mobile markets bring fresh, high-quality, and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables to communities that are under-served by more established farmer’s market programs. See the map to find one near you. SNAP saves half. CSA is also available.

Alameda Farmers’ Market
Haight Ave & Webster Street, Alameda
Tuesdays & Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

Akoma Outdoor Market, East Oakland
Foothill & 73rd Ave in East Oakland
1st & Third Sundays of the month, 10 am – 3 pm

Berkeley, Downtown
Center Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way
Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm

Berkeley, North
Shattuck & Vine
Thursdays 3 pm – 7 pm

Berkeley, South
Adeline Street & 63rd (near Sweet Adeline Bakery)
Tuesdays 2 pm – 6:30 pm

Castro Valley Farmers Market
Corner of Redwood Rd. & Norbridge Ave (Castro Valley BART)
Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

El Cerrito Plaza Farmers’ Market
El Cerrito Plaza
Tuesdays & Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

Grand Lake Farmer’s Market
Grand Ave. & Lake Park Ave.
Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm

Hayward Farmers Market
City Hall Plaza
Saturday 9 am –1 pm

Irvington Farmer’s Market, Fremont
Bay St & Trimboli Way, Fremont
Sundays 9 am – 2 pm

Jack London Square Farmer’s Market, Oakland
Jack London Square
Sundays 11 am – 4 pm

Kensington Farmers Market has different live music every Sunday | Photo: Kat Choi

Kensington Farmers’ Market
Colusa Circle, Kensington
Sundays 9 am – 2 pm

Livermore Farmers Market
Second St between J and L Streets, Livermore
Sundays 9 am – 1 pm

Montclair Village, Oakland
La Salle Ave & Moraga Ave
Sundays 9 am – 1 pm

Newark Farmers Market @ New Park Mall
2086 Newpark Mall, Newark
Sundays 9 am – 1 pm

Old Oakland
9th St between Broadway & Clay
Fridays 8 am – 2 pm

Pinole Farmers Market
798 Fernandez Ave., Pinole
Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

Pleasanton Farmers’ Market
46 W Angela Street, Pleasanton
Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

Richmond Farmers Market
24th Street & Barrett Ave., Richmond
Fridays 8 am – 5 pm

San Leandro Farmers’ Market @ Bayfair
Bayfair Center, E 14th St.
Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

San Leandro Farmers’ Market, Downtown
1 Parrott Street @ E. 14th, San Leandro
Wednesdays 3 pm – 7 pm (Seasonal, May through October)

Temescal Farmer’s Market, Oakland
5300 Claremont Ave (DMV)
Sundays 9 am – 1 pm

Union City Farmers Market
30940 Watkins St., Union City
Saturdays 8 am – 12 pm

 
 
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East Bay Weekly Events

Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors at the Uptown Funk: Beer & Cheese Pairing event—a taste sensation you won't want to miss!

Below is a list of East Bay Weekly Events.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

february 9-15

 
 

Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors at the Uptown Funk: Beer & Cheese Pairing event—a taste sensation you won't want to miss!

Below is a list of East Bay Weekly Events.

 
 

Friday 2/9

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

3:30pm Oakland Public Library  Arts, Crafts, Cooking in the Garden

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Eventbrite Black History Month Happy Hour

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center ADULT VALENTINE’S SLUMBER WITH THE STARS

6:30pm Chabad Oakland Kabbalat Shabbat

7pm Eventbrite Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland - Drag Queen Dinner Show

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club

7pm The Mercury News Short Films: Black Echoes and Imperatives

7:30pm The Mercury News Empowering People of Color Open Mic!

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Seawolf Pub

8pm Eventbrite Wintersongs with Kitka - OAKLAND

8pm The Mercury News The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Great Artist Performance Renée Fleming, soprano

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Saturday 2/10

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Chabot Space & Science Center FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES: LET’S CHAT ABOUT SCAT

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

11:30am Berkeley Public Library Play Ukulele!

1pm Eventbrite Community Brew Day - Dahoam1516 & Island Savoy Market

1pm Visit Oakland Lunar New Year Celebrations 2024 at Jack London Square

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

2pm Eventbrite Beauty, Bravery, Becoming

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Eventbrite Mardi Gras Beads & Brews Bar Crawl

6pm Drake’s Brewing UPTOWN FUNK: BEER & CHEESE PAIRING

7pm Eventbrite Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland - Drag Queen Dinner Show

7pm Eventbrite Soul Box x Solid Grounds Supper Club

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

7pm Eventbrite Farsi Standup Comedy Show

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

8pm Eventbrite Wintersongs with Kitka

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Sunday 2/11 

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am 510families Lunar New Year Celebration

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

11am Visit Oakland Oakland Temescal Tastes

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS

12pm Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

1pm Camron-Stanford House Crafting Love Together

2pm The Mercury News Short Films: Epochal Cultures-Chicago and New Orleans

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

2pm Eventbrite Pinball and Pints - SF Beer Week 2024

3pm Eventbrite Sunday Rooftop Day Party

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show

Monday 2/12

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Oakland Public Library Family Paths

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

7pm FunCheap “KaraOakland” Inaugural Competitive Karaoke League Season (2024)

Tuesday 2/13

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11:45am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Hearts & Monsters Perler Bead

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

6pm Drake’s Brewing LOTERÍA

7pm Oakland Public Library PJ Family Storytime

7:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Arthur Mac's Tap & Shack - Oakland

8pm The Mercury News Trivia Tuesdays

Wednesday 2/14

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Visit Oakland 2024 Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Play Café

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay & Play

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

4pm The Mercury News College Night at Tipsy Putt

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center VALENTINE’S DAY ACRYLIC SPACE PAINT & SIP

6pm Drake’s Brewing DUNGEONS & DRAKE’S

7pm FunCheap $10 Free-Play Night “Pacific Pinball League

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Thursday 2/15

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Visit Oakland 2024 Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime + Playtime

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm Oakland Public Library Community Connections

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Berkeley Public Library Family Movie Night

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

5:30pm Visit Oakland 90's Trivia Night

7pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show

8:15pm The Mercury News Acts of Grace II - Comedy, Drag, Music

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Simone Spotlight | Ideas for How to Spend Valentine's Day in the East Bay

Hey East Bay, Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and here are some local businesses that will help you make it a memorable day for you and your special someone!

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East Bay Weekly Events

Be Harmonies in Diversity: Bridging Cultures, Celebrating Lunar New Year and Black History Month Together in 2024. Embracing Unity, Honoring Heritage.

Below is a list of East Bay Weekly Events.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

february 2-8

 
 

Be Harmonies in Diversity: Bridging Cultures, Celebrating Lunar New Year and Black History Month Together in 2024. Embracing Unity, Honoring Heritage.

Below is a list of East Bay Weekly Events.

 
 

Friday 2/2

The Mercury News FUN RUN

10am The Mercury News EXHIBIT: Voices for the Environment: A Century of Bay Area Activism

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play

11am Alameda County Fair 35th Annual Manufacturers' RV show & sale

12:30pm The Mercury News Oakland Chamber Toastmasters

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

3pm Berkeley Public Library Fun Friday Crafts

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Visit Oakland First Friday Street Festival

5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Fo'show Friday

6pm FunCheap “Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAY: CELESTIAL CINEMA

6pm Black Cultural Zone BCZ’S 2ND ANNUAL SOOO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

6:30pm Chabad Oakland Kabbalat Shabbat

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club

7pm Eventbrite David Boyce/Sameer Gupta dinner/concert (vegan)

7pm Eventbrite Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland - Drag Queen Dinner Show

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Seawolf Pub

8pm The Mercury News Switch at Yoshi's Oakland

8pm The Mercury News Eric Bellinger

8pm Eventbrite Spanish Reggae Nights

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

9pm Eventbrite "Peer Pressure" Karaoke & Game Night Party

10pm Eventbrite Caribbean Fusion

Saturday 2/3

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

10am Alameda County Fair 35th Annual Manufacturers' RV show & sale

10am 510families Free Family Movies

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am 510families Ride Tilden Steam Trains

11am 510families Free Family Movies

11am The Mercury News Lunar New Year x Black History Month Community Celebration 2024

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

11:30am 510families Little Flippers: Kids Pinball League & Lesson

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

1pm Eventbrite Oysters & Wine!

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

4:30pm The Mercury News MoToR/dance: Water in the Kettle

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

7pm Eventbrite Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland - Drag Queen Dinner Show

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

8pm The Mercury News Black History Month: Kai Eckhardt Quartet

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8pm Drake’s Brewing STAND UP COMEDY WITH STONEY MCBLAZE & FRIENDS

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

10pm Eventbrite ZABA Live at Zanzi w/ Kwammaster + DJ Kream

Sunday 2/4

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am 510families Free Family Movies

10am Alameda County Fair 35th Annual Manufacturers' RV show & sale

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

11am 510families Ride Tilden Steam Trains

11am 510families Free Family Movies

11am Visit Oakland First Sundays at OMCA

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

12pm Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS

12pm Eventbrite The Evolution of Jazz & Blues Festival

1pm Oakland Museum of California OMCA ARCHITECTURE WALK AND TALK

1pm The Mercury News Vogue Dance Class with Sir JoQ

1:30pm Eventbrite Lalon’s Bengali Songs for Heart, Soul, and Life

2pm The Mercury News COSTA MESA—The Splendid Table Live with Francis Lam

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

2:30pm Eventbrite Intro to Taiko: The Art of Traditional Japanese Drumming

3pm Visit Oakland Oakland Arts and Lectures: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

6pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)

6pm Eventbrite Rare Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience

7pm The Mercury News Naturally 7 at Yoshi's Oakland

8pm Visit Oakland 90's Pop Tour USA at the Oakland Arena

Monday 2/5

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR 

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Celebrate Black History with the Kalimba King

Tuesday 2/6

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

11:45am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

6pm The Mercury News Trivia Night at Drake's Dealership

7pm Oakland Public Library PJ Family Storytime

7:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Arthur Mac's Tap & Shack - Oakland

8pm The Mercury News Trivia Tuesdays

Wednesday 2/7

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am FunCheap 2024 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Play Café

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay & Play

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Wednesday Fun Zone

2pm Oakland Public Library After School Arts & Crafts at Melrose!

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes

4pm Berkeley Public Library Family Yoga Story Time

4pm The Mercury News College Night at Tipsy Putt

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE

6:30pm Visit Oakland Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: King For A Day!

7pm FunCheap $10 Free-Play Night “Pacific Pinball League”

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Thursday 2/8

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime + Playtime

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm Oakland Public Library Community Connections

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Museum of California Thursday After Hours at OMCA | Sketchboard Live Drawing and Gallery Chats

5pm FunCheap OMCA’s “Thursday After Hours” 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Fun Night

6pm FunCheap Weekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library

7pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show

8pm Visit Oakland F Bomb Presents: Hofkuche Comedy

9pm Eventbrite Thirsty Thursdaze

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Simone Spotlight | The Best East Bay Neighborhoods

In today’s blog learn more on the rich tapestry of neighborhoods that make up the East Bay. There is something for everyone in the East Bay. Choosing which neighborhood is best for you and your family is as important decision that needs research and time to make sure you locate and move into the neighborhood that is perfect for you.

 

In today’s blog learn more on the rich tapestry of neighborhoods that make up the East Bay. There is something for everyone in the East Bay. Choosing which neighborhood is best for you and your family is as important decision that needs research and time to make sure you locate and move into the neighborhood that is perfect for you.

Oakland

Oakland is one of the most desirable cities in the entire Bay Area, and professionals with careers based in San Francisco are flocking here for more than just cheaper rent. “The Town” is full of local art, and culturally diverse cuisine, and has the perfect mix of urban city life and calm suburbia.

As Oakland Museums curator Drew John said, "It is a classic story of the second city”, (or Oakland is the classic second city) which has been overshadowed for years by San Francisco's fame and glamour. This second city has welcomed growth with open arms over the past fifteen years and now offers an appealing mix of new housing options and charming single family homes in walkable neighborhoods with access to BART and rents at double-digit discounts to San Francisco prices.

The burgeoning restaurant scene, numerous BART stations, annual cultural festivals, music venues, and local pride add to Oakland’s growing appeal. Below are some recommended neighborhoods if Oakland is on your list of East Bay cities of interest. Each neighborhood has its local restaurant scene, demographics, and vibe, much like San Francisco neighborhoods but with a lower price point.

Adams Point

Adams Point is situated just East of Uptown Oakland and North of Lake Merritt. This neighborhood offers all of the conveniences and walkability of living Downtown but is more family-friendly with great access to locally-owned cafes, restaurants, Oakland's parks playgrounds, and BART.

The area is convenient and just trendy enough to make working parents still feel like they have a bit of an edge. Despite its reputation as a hipster neighborhood, there are lots of young families here meeting up with their kids at parks and community events and parks in the area. Three playgrounds, including the newly renovated Snow Park, are within a 20 minute walk; and Lake Merritt, the “crown jewel” of Oakland, provides Adams Point residents with three-plus miles of continuous waterfront access.

Other amenities in the area include the Lakeview Library, the Junior Center for Art and Science with drop-in hours throughout the week, the newly renovated Rotary Nature Center, the beautiful, serene, and free botanical garden, and Lake Merritt’s landmark, Fairyland. The nearby YMCA offers swim lessons and childcare while parents work out and just a 7-minute drive away is the amazing Oakland Museum of California, enjoyed by locals for the food trucks and half off admission on Friday nights.

Rockridge

Bordering Berkeley, Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is conveniently centered around Rockridge BART Station and College Avenue, the district’s popular commercial thoroughfare. Rockridge blends the lively charm and foodie vibe of Berkeley with the funkiness and diversity of Oakland. Once a sleepy collection of cottage style homes and bungalows with residents who preferred the quiet life, Rockridge has evolved into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Oakland for a variety of reasons.

It’s a prime example of an urban-suburban mix that offers fine dining options, and a walkable environment of cafes, groceries, and local bookstores. College Avenue is peppered with homey cafes for locals and university students alike, specialty shoe stores, vintage clothing jewelry, and home decor boutiques. It also boasts several options for grocery shopping easily accessible to residents. You'll see established, tree-lined streets with Californian craftsman-style bungalows and pre-war homes with vintage details and backyard gardens.

Alameda

Alameda is an island situated just off the shore south of Oakland that is accessible by bridge, tunnel, and ferry, with the same family-friendly feel as parts of Oakland, but not as expensive. This island city attracts many young families for its small-town vibe, affordable housing, small beach areas (yes, beaches!), dog-friendly parks along the shore, good quality schools, and a safe and charming downtown.

Many professionals choose to live here and commute to SF via ferry, express bus, BART (via a bus transfer), or car. Any way you travel, you can usually get to the City within 25 minutes. Alameda is also popular for its sweeping views of the SF skyline from the shoreline areas.

There are two charming commercial districts on either side of the island with locally-owned restaurants, a weekend farmer’s market, and celebrated local breweries and distilleries from repurposed military warehouses.

Berkeley

Berkeley is one of the most eclectic cities in all of the Bay Area. This medium-sized city is home to a large and diverse population of students, university staff professors, families, and young professionals. Berkeley has a deep love of the arts and is an intellectual, political, foodie, and environmental character supported by multiple farmers' markets, a great network of libraries, and resources available to the community.

Berkeley’s rich architectural tradition includes U.C. Berkeley and renowned architect Julia Morgan’s hand in many of the unique historic buildings important to civic life in Berkeley. In Berkeley, you'll find a dense collection of apartments, townhomes, small-lot family homes, and college housing in “the flats” and larger, single-family homes in “the hills”, and although Berkeley is one of the most economically- and racially-diverse cities in the Bay Area, the hills have a very different atmosphere from the flats. Still, Berkeley’s housing options reflect the diversity of its residents and Berkeley has strict rent control.

Despite this, Berkeley is somewhat of a "slow-growth" city that limits development, so housing is scarce. Access to public transit in Berkeley is easy, including three BART Stations within city limits, a robust bus system served by AC Transit, and shuttles. And with a relatively flat topography the city central, Berkeley has an extremely bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly street network.

Lafayette/Orinda

Lafayette and Orinda are popular towns located through the Caldecott Tunnel, just east of Oakland. This area is renowned for its excellent schools, rolling hills, and quiet, peaceful residential neighborhoods. These towns have their own unique set of characteristics, school districts, and housing options but offer similar lifestyles and qualities of life.

Orinda's town center has two sides bisected by Highway 24 and the Orinda BART Station. On one side, you’ll find a small commercial district, a community park, a golf course, access to the San Pablo reservoir, and a recreation center. On the other side, you’ll find a cinema, local shops, restaurants, and cafes that anchor Orinda’s community.

Lafayette is also served by a BART Station, but unlike Orinda, Lafayette has had better success over the years in developing housing around BART. This makes Lafayette popular for families and young professionals (those who wish to work in SF but like the slower pace of life) alike. Lafayette has a sizable, picturesque downtown with plenty of shopping, dining, and grocery stores centered along Mt. Diablo Blvd.

Walnut Creek

Nestled in the rolling foothills of beautiful Mt. Diablo, Walnut Creek is a bustling regional hub in the greater East Bay, making it a great option for those who work in San Francisco but want the quiet comfort and space of a suburban center. This idyllic yet large city is centrally located and offers extensive highway and two BART connections to Oakland and San Francisco to the west and the Dublin/San Ramon employment center to the south.

Walnut Creek is known around the region for its active downtown, shopping, and dining, but the city is beloved by its residents for its quaint neighborhoods, access to parks and open space, and high-quality schools. Walnut Creek is just east of Lafayette and people throughout the Bay Area choose to shop at Broadway Plaza, the luxurious large, and well-planned outdoor shopping, dining, and cultural center of the city rather than taking the long trip to Downtown San Francisco.

In the older part of downtown beloved by its residents, you’ll find an extensive farmers market on the weekends and impromptu bands playing music outside coffee shops.

Piedmont

Piedmont is an incredibly desirable city with mature tree-lined streets, large luxury homes, and the local distinction of being surrounded in all directions by Oakland. With Oakland's historic Grand Lake District to the southwest, the Montclair District to the northeast, and the Crocker Highlands and Glenview Districts to the south, Piedmont is an almost entirely residential city with a very small commercial area and precious few multi-family dwellings.

Once dubbed “the City of Millionaires,” Piedmont’s early 20th century mansions still stand among larger, architecturally unique, and pricier homes that draw executives looking for luxury, prestige, and high-quality education for their children. These top-rated public schools have a private school feel and are located on spacious and idyllic grounds.

Fremont

Fremont is the fourth most populous city in the Bay and provides the easiest access by car to Silicon Valley. It also boasts a BART line and two stations (with a third on the way) into San Francisco. Fremont is so south in the East Bay that some consider it a part of Silicon Valley, and is a multicultural community rich in history and taking pride in its diversity and contributions to the Bay Area scene. Tesla and Kaiser have campuses here employing thousands of Bay Area residents.

This also drives up real estate prices through the creation of high-paying local jobs. Still, savvy professionals in a two-person household or roommate situation know that they can live in Fremont where one commutes to SF and one works in Silicon Valley, and pay significantly less rent than living on the Peninsula.

Fremont is separated into distinct neighborhoods that offer quite different lifestyles, price points, and housing options: from the Mission Valley, Warm Springs, and Weibel Mission Hills neighborhoods to the flatter parts of the city located near the Dumbarton bridge, so it is good to have a guide when looking for homes here.

 
 
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Illuminate your evening with enchanting lights, captivating gardens, and unforgettable memories at OMCA's "Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration!"

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Below is a list of East Bay Weekly Events.

 

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Below is a list of East Bay Weekly Events.

 
 

Friday 1/26

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am Visit Oakland Lunar New Year Toddler Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Oakland Museum of California INTO THE BRIGHTNESS GARDEN LIGHTS CELEBRATION

6:30pm Chabad Oakland Kabbalat Shabbat

7pm Eventbrite DanceOutLoud: with Blues Workshops

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Seawolf Pub

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Saturday 1/27

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids

10am Visit Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar

10am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Feel the Beat!

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Family Story Time

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Bonnie Lockhart Music

11:30am The Mercury News St Vincent Wine Festival 2024

11am Berkeley Public Library SaveNature presents The Insect Discovery Lab

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

11:30am Visit Oakland Kids Dragon Parade - Emerald City Stage

12pm Eventbrite The Face As Canvas: An Abstract Drag Workshop for Teens

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

1pm Visit Oakland Arts and Crafts: Dragon Paper Puppet

1:30pm Visit Oakland Lion Dance performances by Cal VSA

2pm Oakland Public Library Cinema Saturday // Sábado de Cine

2pm Berkeley Public Library Improv 101

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Oakland Museum of California INTO THE BRIGHTNESS GARDEN LIGHTS CELEBRATION

5:30pm Eventbrite Alameda Kiwanis Foundation 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off & BBQ Dinner

7pm Eventbrite DanceOutLoud: with Blues Workshops

7:30pm Eventbrite Jazz in January - New Elbo Room presents: Yolandra Rhodes and Rod James!!

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

8pm The Mercury News Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Sunday 1/28

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

10am Visit Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar

10am The Mercury News White Elephant Sale

10am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW

11:30am The Mercury News St Vincent Wine Festival 2024

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

11am Visit Oakland Oakland Temescal Tastes

11:30am Visit Oakland Kids Dragon Parade - Emerald City Stage

12pm Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

12pm Eventbrite Oakland Little Saigon Lunar New Year Festival (Hội Chợ Tết)!

1pm Visit Oakland Arts and Crafts: Dragon Paper Puppet

1pm Eventbrite The Joy of Jewish Music and Dance

1:30pm Visit Oakland Clara Yen Storyteller - Emerald City Stage

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Oakland Museum of California INTO THE BRIGHTNESS GARDEN LIGHTS CELEBRATION

6:30pm Eventbrite Oakland Greens Free Dinner & a Movie

7pm Eventbrite DanceOutLoud: with Blues Workshops

Monday 1/29

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

11am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

4pm The Mercury News Children & Youth Bomba y Plena Workshop

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

6:30pm Berkeley Public Library Monday Evening Storytime

Tuesday 1/30

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW

11:45am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

4pm Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga Series

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

6:30pm 510families Storytime for Families

7pm Oakland Public Library PJ Family Storytime

7pm The Mercury News Adventure Cabaret 

7:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Arthur Mac's Tap & Shack - Oakland

Wednesday 1/31

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am FunCheap 2024 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Play Café

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Alameda County Fair GOODTIMES RV SHOW

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay & Play

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Wednesday Fun Zone

2pm Berkeley Public Library Teen Hangout

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Visit Oakland Wellness Wednesday by TogetherWell

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night

6pm Berkeley Public Library Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talk : Cult of Love

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Thursday 2/1

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Oakland Public Library Exhibit - From Skin to Canvas: A Celebration of a Black Tattoo Artist

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime + Playtime

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am FunCheap Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

11am Alameda County Fair 35th Annual Manufacturers' RV show & sale

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing   

12pm Oakland Public Library Community Connections

1:15pm The Mercury News Exhibition Tour: What Has Been and What Could Be: The BAMPFA Collection

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm FunCheap OMCA’s “Thursday After Hours” 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix

5pm Oakland Museum of California Exploration of Amapiano: Modern Dance Music from Southern Africa by Afrobeats Oakland

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Pajama Story Time

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night

6pm FunCheap Weekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library (Berkeley)

7pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

8pm The Mercury News Switch at Yoshi's Oakland

8pm Visit Oakland BITE ME: Live Comedy, Cheap Drinks, Free Prizes at the Blind Tiger

8:15pm The Mercury News Sketchfest - Comedians with Disabilities Act

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Simone Spotlight | Best Things to do in January 2024

Looking for great events for you and your family look no further! We have a line up of great events that you can enjoy for the month of January!

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Unveiling brilliance and celebrating extraordinary talent.

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The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JANUARY 19-25

 
 

Get ready for an enchanting showcase at Jewels of Talent! 💫✨

Unveiling brilliance and celebrating extraordinary talent.

#JewelsofTalent #ShineOn

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 
 

Friday 1/19

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Salsa 'N' Skate

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6pm Eventbrite Bay Area Lohri 2024

6:30pm Chabad Oakland Kabbalat Shabbat

6:30pm Eventbrite StunnaMan performing live at The Poetry Lounge

7pm The Mercury News Tiny Garage Concert Series

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club 

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Seawolf Pub

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Saturday 1/20

6:30am Eventbrite Lighting the Path - Morning Yoga and Meditation Intensives

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

10am Berkeley Public Library Building Flavor

10am Eventbrite Experience Waldorf Day 2024

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am Eventbrite Battle of the bay dance competition

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

12:15pm Eventbrite Free Organic Chemistry Singles MeetUp - Volunteering @ The Food Bank

1pm Eventbrite Imagine Talks 2024

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

3pm Eventbrite TEDxBerkeley 2024: Butterfly Effect

3:30pm Eventbrite Come Together :: A Benefit for Lake Merritt Dance

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6pm Visit Oakland Jewels of Talent

7pm Eventbrite All American: The Walter Gordon Story

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

Sunday 1/21

6:30am Eventbrite Lighting the Path - Morning Yoga and Meditation Intensives

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

12pm Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

1pm Eventbrite Cupcake Decorating Workshop: Intro to Piping!

1pm Eventbrite Smokin' Grooves Brunch & Day Party at the Happy Lounge

1pm Oakland Museum of California SPOTLIGHT SUNDAYS: EXPLORING INTERGENERATIONAL CHICANX DIALOGUE AROUND ART AND PRACTICE

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

Monday 1/22

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

9pm The Mercury News Anime Expo Cinema Nights

Tuesday 1/23

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11:45am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

4pm Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga Series

7pm Oakland Public Library PJ Family Storytime

7:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Arthur Mac's Tap & Shack - Oakland

9pm The Mercury News Anime Expo Cinema Nights

Wednesday 1/24

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime 

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Play Café

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay & Play

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Wednesday Fun Zone

2pm Berkeley Public Library Teen Hangout

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Visit Oakland Wellness Wednesday by TogetherWell

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6pm Drake’s Brewing DUNGEONS & DRAKE’S

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8:30pm Eventbrite Formal Burns Night and 6-Course Gourmet Dinner at Oakland Scottish Rite

Thursday 1/25

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime

10:15am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime + Playtime

10:30am 510families Musical Storytime with Berkeley Public Library’s Storytime Band

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm Oakland Public Library Community Connections

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Visit Oakland Out of Focus TV presents AV Club @ Shapeshifters Cinema

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Barbie Movie

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

6pm Eventbrite African-Brazilian Dance Technique Classes

6pm Eventbrite Enroll in Merritt Spring 2024 AFRAM 39, "Black World Films"! Film Class

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center ACRYLIC SPACE PAINT & SIP

6:30pm Drake’s Brewing PINKY’S PAINTING PARTY

7pm The Mercury News Drag Bingo with Ms. Sweet Nothing at Tipsy Putt East Bay

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Amber Comedy Lounge

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Simone Spotlight | The East Bay School's Application Deadline

Do not miss the East Bay School’s application deadline to enroll your kiddos for the upcoming school year!

Below are the dates for both Oakland and Berkeley school districts as well as the contact information to reach out to the admissions office in case you have any questions.

 

The East Bay School's Application Deadline

JANUARY 15th

 
 

Do not miss the East Bay School’s application deadline to enroll your kiddos for the upcoming school year! Below are the dates for both Oakland and Berkeley school districts as well as the contact information to reach out to the admissions office in case you have any questions.

Oakland School District


February 10, 2024
| On-time application window closes

All applications received between December 1, 2023 and February 10, 2024 are considered on time and will received an offer on March 9, 2024.

February 11, 2024 | Late application window opens

Missed the on-time window? You can still apply during this "Late Application Window."

March 6, 2024 | On-time offers released

All who applied during the on-time window will receive an offer from a school or be placed on a waitlist.

March 27, 2024 | Deadline to accept on-time offers

Accept an offer by this date! Offers not accepted will be withdrawn and seats will be offered to other families.

How to contact the admissions office or enroll your child:

  1. Email enroll@ousd.org

  2. Text 510-879-4600

  3. Make an appointment here

  4. Walk-in at our offices at 746 Grand Avenue between 8:30-2:00

Click here to view the website.

Berkeley School District

Berkeley Unified School District uses a centralized student matriculation process, with two steps:

  1. Enrollment: Parents/guardians submit required documents in order to enroll students into Berkeley Public Schools. Students are then assigned to a school by the Admissions Office.

  2. Registration: The Admissions Office will provide parents/guardians with instructions for how to register at the student’s assigned school.

The dates to register are below. If you have any questions please contact: admissions@berkeley.net.

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The East Bay Events 2024

As the events are updated throughout the year. Refer to this blog to get the latest event details, dates and times.

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Experience the rhythmic heartbeat of community and embrace the power of healing through the ancient language of drums.

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The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JANUARY 12-18

 
 

Experience the rhythmic heartbeat of community and embrace the power of healing through the ancient language of drums.

#Healing #CommunityUnity #WakanWiya

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 
 

Friday 1/12

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play

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 Arts, Crafts, Cooking in the Garden

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6pm Eventbrite Dinner & Dialogue Mushin Lounge Edition

6:30pm Chabad Oakland Kabbalat Shabbat

7pm 510families Harlem Globetrotters

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Seawolf Pub

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Saturday 1/13

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

9:30am Eventbrite Carnivores, Herbivores and Me

9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids

9:30am Eventbrite 2024 Ebenezer Women's Workshop

10am Alameda County Fair NORCAL REPTILE SHOW

10am Berkeley Public Library Building Flavor

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Chabot Space & Science Center FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES: WEATHER

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

12pm Oakland Museum of California MEMBER GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

1pm Oakland Public Library Belly Dance Performance with Nicole Maria!

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Eventbrite 2024 Founders Day Reception

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Eventbrite Self Care + Sip : Vision Board Workshop

5:30pm Visit Oakland Band of Brothers

7pm The Mercury News In The Name Of Love: Featuring The Music Of Stevie Wonder

7pm Visit Oakland Black Panther Party Museum Presents: The History of Oakland Community School

7:30pm FunCheap Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

7:30pm Eventbrite Gliss, Glass, Gong

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Sunday 1/14

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Alameda County Fair NORCAL REPTILE SHOW

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

11am  Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

11am Visit Oakland Oakland Temescal Tastes

12pm Eventbrite Vegan Cooking Class: Tempeh Workshop

12pm  Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Eventbrite Self Care + Sip : Vision Board Workshop

Monday 1/15

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

4pm  Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR 

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

Tuesday 1/16

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11:45am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

4pm Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga Series

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

6pm Eventbrite Healing Drum Circle with Wakan Wiya Two Spirit Drum

6pm The Mercury News Trivia Night at Drake's Dealership

6:30pm 510families Storytime for Families

7pm Oakland Public Library PJ Family Storytime

7pm Visit Oakland Shane Gillis Live at the Paramount Theatre

7:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Arthur Mac's Tap & Shack - Oakland

Wednesday 1/17

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

9:30am Eventbrite Oakland Career Fair 

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am Oakland Public Library Play Café

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay & Play

11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Wednesday Fun Zone

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6pm Eventbrite Baba's House Presents: Sip + Create - Art + Candle Workshop

6pm  Oakland Public Library Father Circle

6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE

6pm Eventbrite Baba's House Presents: Sip + Create - Art + Candle Workshop @ Groundfloor

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Thursday 1/18

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime

10:15am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime + Playtime

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time

10:30am 510families Musical Storytime with Berkeley Public Library’s Storytime Band

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm Oakland Public Library Community Connections

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Oakland Museum of California GAME NIGHT AND POPUP PERFORMANCE

5:30pm Visit Oakland 90's Trivia Night

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

6pm Eventbrite African-Brazilian Dance Technique Classes

7pm The Mercury News Drag Bingo with Ms. Sweet Nothing at Tipsy Putt East Bay

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Amber Comedy Lounge

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January 2024 | Market Report

Happy 2024! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday. Our team is excited to report the latest market data for the East Bay! If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out. We are excited to bring value to you and your family all throughout the year.

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Simone Spotlight | How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in the East Bay

As the nation prepares to honor the life and legacy of one of its most iconic figures: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here are events in the East Bay that celebrate his enduring impact and legacy.

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East Bay Weekly Events

Join us for a delightful Sunday Fun Day with family and friends – a day of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments!

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

JANUARY 5-11

 
 

Join us for a delightful Sunday Fun Day with family and friends – a day of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments!

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 
 

Friday 1/5

9am Oakland Zoo Winter Break ZooCamp

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play @West

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

4pm Eventbrite Circus Bella Presents: Kaleidoscope

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Fo'show Friday

5pm 510families Oakland First Fridays: Family-friendly Street Party

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAY: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

6:30pm Chabad Oakland Kabbalat Shabbat

7pm Oakland Public Library Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Alumni Showcase and Application Launch

7pm The Mercury News Emily Catalano

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Seawolf Pub

7:30pm Eventbrite Hoot! "The Best Medicine" - a Benefit for Doctors Without Borders

7:30pm The Mercury News The Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

10pm Eventbrite TrapSoul First Friday

Saturday 1/6

6:30am Eventbrite Lighting the Path - Morning Yoga and Meditation Intensives

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10am Berkeley Public Library Building Flavor @North

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

11:30am 510families Little Flippers: Kids Pinball League & Lesson

1pm Eventbrite Circus Bella Presents: Kaleidoscope

1pm Oakland Public Library Coffee with a Cop

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

3pm The Mercury News The Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra

4pm Eventbrite A Thing To Talk About: Social Saturday Brunch

4pm Eventbrite Circus Bella Presents: Kaleidoscope

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

7:30pm  Eventbrite Sinne Eeg & Josh Nelson

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

8pm Eventbrite Red Light Special: J5 Edition

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at The Golden Squirrel: A Weekly No-Cover Comedy Cabaret

8:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

Sunday 1/7

6:30am Eventbrite Lighting the Path - Morning Yoga and Meditation Intensives

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

10:30am The Mercury News Sunday Fun Day

11am Visit Oakland First Sundays at OMCA

11am Oakland Museum of California FIRST SUNDAYS

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

12pm Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

12pm Eventbrite Diaspora Dance Black Joy Parade Team

1pm Eventbrite Circus Bella Presents: Kaleidoscope

1pm Oakland Museum of California OMCA ARCHITECTURE WALK AND TALK

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

2pm The Mercury News Live Music in the Cellar! at Dashe Cellars

2:30pm Eventbrite Intro to Taiko: The Art of Traditional Japanese Drumming

3pm The Mercury News The Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra

4pm Eventbrite Circus Bella Presents: Kaleidoscope

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6pm Eventbrite Sunday Jazz @ Geoffreys Inner Circle 1/7 ~Yancie Taylor w/ Larrie Noble Sr

7pm Eventbrite Punchlines at Portal

7:30pm Eventbrite Head Games Trivia Night at Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack - Oakland

Monday 1/8

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Public Library Family Paths

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves

12pm Eventbrite ABV Vol4 | WATER in the Vineyard

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

Tuesday 1/9

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11:45am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

4pm Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga Series

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

6:30pm 510families Storytime for Families

7pm Oakland Public Library PJ Family Storytime

7:30pm The Mercury News Head Games Trivia Night @ Arthur Mac's Tap & Shack - Oakland

8pm The Mercury News Trivia Tuesdays

Wednesday 1/10

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am Oakland Public Library Play Café

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay & Play

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Wednesday Fun Zone

2pm Berkeley Public Library Teen Hangout

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Mushroom Cultivation

6pm Drake’s Brewing DUNGEONS & DRAKE’S

6pm Berkeley Public Library Cafe Ohlone Talks

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Thursday 1/11

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime

10:15am Oakland Public Library Baby Bounce

10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime + Playtime

10:30am 510families Musical Storytime with Berkeley Public Library’s Storytime Band

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Musical Story Time

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm Oakland Public Library Community Connections

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Oakland Museum of California SKETCHBOARD LIVE DRAWING AND GALLERY CHATS

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night

5:30pm Oakland Public Library Clemente College Experience with Oakland Adult & Career Education

6pm Eventbrite Instant Band Night 24: NEW YEARS BALL

6:30pm Eventbrite Arte Con Lola: An Acrylic Paint Class!

7pm 510families Harlem Globetrotters

7pm The Mercury News Drag Bingo with Ms. Sweet Nothing at Tipsy Putt East Bay

7:30pm Comedy Oakland Amber Comedy Lounge

8pm Visit Oakland F Bomb Presents: Hofkuche Comedy

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East Bay Weekly Events

Step into a world of enchantment at Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

DECEMBER 22-28

 
 

Step into a world of enchantment at Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 
 

Friday 12/22

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

11:30am 510families Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength 

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Gaming @ Lakeview

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails

7pm Visit Oakland Comedy Culture Club

7pm The Mercury News Joy to the World Christmas Concert

7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

8pm Eventbrite Berkeley Comedy Co-op

Saturday 12/23

9am The Mercury News Welcome to Wildlife

9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market

10am 510families Holiday Family Fun Day

10am The Mercury News Park Cleanup

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10am Visit Oakland Metropolitan Golf Links' Holiday Family Fun Day

10:30am 510families Creature Feature: Meet Animals

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Family Story Time @Central CCR

11am 510families Family Time

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus

12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA

1pm Fourth Street Caroling 

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

2pm 510families Fun at the Farm

2:30pm The Mercury News ShamaNidra

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie

6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FAMILY ASTRONOMY: EDIBLE ASTRONOMY

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy

7pm Visit Oakland Anita Baker – The Songstress Tour

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Visit Oakland All Out Comedy Soft Opening Shows

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

8:30pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Sunday 12/24

10am Visit Oakland Weekly Farmers Markets

10:30am 510families Sunday Storytime

11am The Mercury News Berkeley Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise

11am Visit Oakland Jack London Square Farmers Market

12pm Visit Oakland Weekly Wine Tastings

12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS

12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA

12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus

2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting

2pm Visit Oakland Make a Holiday Themed Flower Crown Headdress

7:30pm The Mercury News Berkeley Christmas Eve Signature Dinner Cruise

Monday 12/25

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

11am The Mercury News Berkeley Christmas Day Premier Brunch Cruise

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

Tuesday 12/26

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am Oakland Zoo Winter Break ZooCamp

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

12pm Visit Oakland Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6:30pm 510families Storytime for Families

Wednesday 12/27

9am Oakland Zoo Winter Break ZooCamp

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk 

10am Oakland Public Library Play Cafe

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:15am 510families Storytime in the Park

10:30am 510families Story Time on the Lawn

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

1:30pm Oakland Public Library Wednesday Fun Zone

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont

6pm Drake’s Brewing DUNGEONS & DRAKE’S

7pm FunCheap Karaoke Nite at Temescal Brewing (Oakland)

7pm Visit Oakland Open Improv Jam

7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night

8pm Visit Oakland Jazz Wednesdays

8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel

Thursday 12/28

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am Oakland Zoo Winter Break ZooCamp

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas  

10:30am 510families Family Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking 

11:30am Oakland Public Library Insight Housing

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

3pm Berkeley Public Library Family Dance Party @North

4pm Visit Oakland Holiday Inn & Suites - Oakland Airport: HAPPY HOUR

5pm Visit Oakland Out of Focus TV presents AV Club @ Shapeshifters Cinema

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

7pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

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Thank You for Another Great Year! - Simone Koga

As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude and privilege to be part of your lives. Thank you for the trust you place in me, and the Simone Koga Group. This has truly been a fantastic year, and I am filled with appreciation for the trust you've placed in our team.

 

To All Our Clients,

As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude and privilege to be part of your lives. Thank you for the trust you place in me, and the Simone Koga Group. This has truly been a fantastic year, and I am filled with appreciation for the trust you've placed in our team.

This past year, 2023, has been marked by significant change and growth not only for myself, but for many of our clients who entrusted us with their hopes and dreams, and with whom we worked closely together to achieve their goals. We love being of service to our clients and our community. It is a pleasure to provide value in your lives and be part of your success story.

To us, what matters above all else, is that we were able to help you realize your dreams and make life better for you and your family. That makes what we do worthwhile.

This year we were able to continue helping many of our past clients. It is a joy to continue developing our relationships with our clients. We are not just real estate agents. We are moms, friends, and members of a community and we love helping people come home.

As we look back on the milestones and achievements of this year, I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. We are eager to embark on the journey of the upcoming year together. With 2024 on the horizon, we see another year filled with hopes, dreams, and endless possibilities. Your satisfaction and success are our greatest rewards, and we are dedicated to continuing to provide the high level of service you deserve.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and happiness. May the upcoming year bring even more prosperity and success!

Thank you once again for a fantastic year. We look forward to serving you with the same dedication and enthusiasm in the future, and to continue providing value to you and your family.

With Love,

Simone Koga

 
 
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East Bay Weekly Events

Dive into the vibrant world of Fruitvale Posada – where every moment is a celebration of culture, community, and pure joy! 🎉

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 

Your Weekly Guide to Local Events

DECEMBER 15-21

 
 

Dive into the vibrant world of Fruitvale Posada – where every moment is a celebration of culture, community, and pure joy! 🎉

The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.

 
 

Friday 12/15

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10:30am 510families Music & Movement

10:30am Berkeley Public Library Jump and Shake Time @THP South

10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime

11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families

11am Berkeley Public Library Stay-n-Play @West

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength

12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength 

1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Salsa 'N' Skate

5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted

7:30pm 510families Free Telescope Viewings

7:30pm The Mercury News BAILA! Community. Dance. Party.

7:30pm Eventbrite Free Key Choir: Before the Dawn

8pm Eventbrite Berkeley Comedy Co-op

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

8pm Eventbrite Wintersongs with Kitka - OAKLAND

Saturday 12/16

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10am Visit Oakland Fruitvale Posada

10:30am 510families Creature Feature: Meet Animals

11am 510families Family Time

11am Visit Oakland Holiday Fest - Winter Market at The Bridge Yard

11am 510families Seasonal Wreathmaking at the Farm

11am Alameda County Fair THE LINK UP

11am Berkeley Public Library Puppet Co. Presents The Nutcracker @North

11am Berkeley Public Library Winter Vibes Stamp Making @West

11am Fourth Street Holiday Artisan Market @ Fourth Street Maker’s Row

11am Oakland Public Library Family Time

11am Visit Oakland Festival of Joy & Give Joy Campaign

12pm Visit Oakland Free Selfies with Santa

12pm Visit Oakland Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

12pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix

12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.

12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA

12:15pm Eventbrite Free Organic Chemistry Singles Mixer - Holiday Volunteering @ The Food Bank

1pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted

1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA

1:30pm 510families Recreation Swim

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie

5:30pm Fourth Street A Holiday Fantasy Parade - You Drive, We Wave! 

7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted

7pm FunCheap FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash

Sunday 12/17

9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market

11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE FARMER'S MARKET

11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families

12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS

12pm 510families Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum

12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.

12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus

12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

1pm Oakland Museum of California SPOTLIGHT SUNDAYS: HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE AND COLLAGE-FEST

2pm Oakland Public Library Puzzle Challenge - Winter Edition

2pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted

3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

Monday 12/18

9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi 

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves 

11:30am 510families Drop-In Tot Public Swim

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

Tuesday 12/19

10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North

11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates 

11:30am 510families Drop-In Tot Public Swim

12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife

4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S DEALERSHIP

7pm FunCheap Trivia Night + All-Night Happy Hour at Plank (Oakland)

Wednesday 12/20

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk 

9am 510families Visit the Little Farm

9am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime

10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours

10:30am 510families Story Time on the Lawn

11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength 

11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga

12pm Visit Oakland Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light!

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Gaming @ Dimond

3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont

6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE

7pm The Mercury News  Cinderella Enchanted

7:30pm FunCheap Secret Winter Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Dec. 20)

Thursday 12/21

8am 510families Explore Blake Garden

9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas 

10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime

11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking 

11:30am Oakland Public Library Community Connections

12pm The Mercury News Fairy Winterland: United by Light! 

2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema

5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari

5pm 510families Santa Visits

5:30pm Chabad Oakland 3rd Annual Oakland Car Menorah Parade

6pm Berkeley Public Library Family Movie Night @North

6pm Visit Oakland Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night

6:15pm 510families Free Movie Night: The Polar Express

6:30pm Drake’s Brewing PINKY’S PAINTING PARTY

7pm FunCheap “HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted

8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn

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December 2023 | Market Report

Check out the latest real estate trends, data and numbers in our monthly market report for December 2023.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the Simone Koga Group. We welcome your questions!

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