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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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East Bay Weekly Events
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.
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
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:
Email enroll@ousd.org
Text 510-879-4600
Make an appointment here
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:
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.
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.
Click here to view the website.
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.
Compliments of your Realtor ~ Simone Koga
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East Bay Weekly Events
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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Simone Spotlight | Selling your House During the Holiday Season VS the Spring
Many homeowners and real estate agents believe the best time to sell real estate is in the spring. Here are reasons why the holiday season may be a goos time for you to sell and why buyers choose to purchase during this time.
Selling your House During the Holiday
Season VS the Spring
DECEMBER 11th
BENEFITS TO SELLING YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Many homeowners and real estate agents believe the best time to sell real estate is in the spring. After all, many people hunker down during the winter or are too busy with the holidays to think about buying a new home. Buyers often like to start shopping in the spring to make sure they are settled in their homes before the start of a new school year.
But the winter holiday season does have its benefits for home selling as well. So if you can't wait until the weather warms up to get your house on the market, you can take advantage of some of winter's unique upsides.
Lower Housing Inventory
Conventional wisdom says you should wait until the spring to get the most from a home sale. After all, there are generally more buyers in the spring with warmer weather. More competition can lead to price wars, and homes can sell faster and for higher prices than during the winter.
As a result, serious buyers won't have as many homes from which to choose, so there's more time for them to focus on yours. Furthermore, the limited range of options available to buyers means you may be able to command a higher price.
More Serious Buyers
But if your house is up for sale in the winter and someone is looking at it, chances are that person is serious and ready to buy. Anyone shopping for a new home between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is likely going to be a serious buyer. Putting your home on the market at this time of year and attracting a serious buyer can often result in a quicker sale.
That Warm and Cozy Feeling
The holidays are often a time when people gather around fireplaces, drink hot chocolate, and bake cakes and cookies. Homeowners who put their houses up for sale during the winter months can take advantage of these traditions as they stage their house. You can leverage holiday decorations for both curb appeal and to create a cozy interior.
Festive Neighborhoods Are Inviting
One of the staples of the holiday months is that many people adorn their homes with festive lights and decorations. That is also true of local communities where lights, wreaths, and other holiday decorations can add charm.
People purchasing a home during that time may see the neighborhood as festive and cheerful. So they may be more willing to consider an area that they would want to live.
Year-End Job Transfers
The end of the year is typically the time when people get notified they will be moving because of a job transfer. Perhaps an offer comes through from another company that's just too good to pass up.
Those people are going to need a home sooner rather than later and, as a result, they'll be hunting for a new home during the holidays. These buyers can’t wait for spring, which is one reason why listing during the holidays can get the home sold more quickly.
End-of-Year Tax Breaks
Reducing the property tax bill may not be the main reason buyers purchase a new home, but it could be why serious buyers make a move during the holidays. That’s because buyers can deduct the mortgage interest, property taxes, and interest costs of the loan if a sale closes on or before Dec. 31.
Recent tax laws limit the deduction, but the tax benefits could still prompt a buyer to move during the holidays instead of waiting until spring.
WHY BUYERS PURCHASE A HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS
There are certain advantages buyers have when purchasing a home during the holiday season. Here are some of those advantages:
1. Less competition
The off-season typically sees fewer buyers in the market. With many potential buyers waiting for the warmer months or the new year, you’ll likely face less competition. This means fewer offers being made leading to less bidding wars.
2. Motivated sellers
A house listed in the off-season often belongs to sellers who have more of an urgency to sell. This could be due to several reasons, such as relocating for a job, financial needs, or other life changes that makes selling their home in the off season the best or only solution. As a result, these sellers are typically more open to negotiation on terms and price.
3. better deals
Historically, home prices can be lower during the off-season, though you should check out the trends in your local housing market. With fewer buyers and motivated sellers, you might just snag a property at a lower price than you would in the peak season.
4. Faster transactions
With fewer real estate transactions taking place, lenders, inspectors, and appraisers are less busy. This can result in a smoother and faster home-buying process, allowing you to settle into your new home sooner.
East Bay Weekly Events
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Grand Menorah Lighting. 🕎
#FestivalOfLights ✨
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
DECEMBER 8-14
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Grand Menorah Lighting. 🕎
#FestivalOfLights ✨
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Friday 12/8
8:30am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Oakland Session 3
10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime
10:30am Visit Oakland Fairyland Toddler Storytime
11am FunCheap Laurel Burch Studios 2023 Holiday Sale & Celebration
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
3pm 510families Holiday On The Plaza
4pm 510families Shabbanukkah at the Farm (RSVP)
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm Jack London Square BRIDGEGOOD'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER EVENT
5:15pm 510families Cinema Under The Stars
6:30pm Eventbrite Walk with Spirits, A Haunted Pub Crawl
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7pm Visit Oakland WE ARE OAKLAND Holiday Concert
7:30pm FunCheap East Bay Bike Party
7:30pm 510families Free Telescope Viewings
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Eventbrite Thai Massage & Conscious Touch Workshop
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
8pm Eventbrite Berkeley Comedy Co-op
Saturday 12/9
8am Eventbrite Brothers Code 2023
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10am 510families Breakfast with Santa (RSVP)
10am 510families Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House
10am Alameda County Fair GREAT TRAIN SHOW
10:30am 510families Creature Feature: Meet Animals
10:30am 510families Outdoor Family Storytime
10:30am Chabot Space & Science Center FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES: FANTASTIC FUNGI FUN
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am FunCheap Laurel Burch Studios 2023 Holiday Sale & Celebration
11am 510families Family Time
12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.
12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus
12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA
12pm Oakland Museum of California MEMBER GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA
12pm Oakland Public Library 5th Year Anniversary of the Friends-Stewards of AAMLO
1pm Fourth Street Holiday Craft Market
1pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA
2pm 510families Fun at the Farm
2pm Visit Oakland Outdoor Wine Tasting
2:30pm Oakland Public Library Kimchi Making Demo with Volcano Kimchi! Volcano Kimchi
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
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7:30pm 510families Free Telescope Viewings
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Eventbrite LAND AND SEA/TIMELESS PRESENT- A DINNER WITH CHEF SCOTT WINEGARD
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash
Sunday 12/10
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am 510families Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House
10am 510families Donuts & Dreidels
10am The Mercury News FAMILY PROGRAM: HOLIDAY CRAFTS FROM NATURE
10am Alameda County Fair GREAT TRAIN SHOW
11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families
11am FunCheap Laurel Burch Studios 2023 Holiday Sale & Celebration
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE FARMER'S MARKET
12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS
12pm 510families Kids’ Holiday Celebration
12pm 510families Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum
12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.
12pm 510families Selfies with Santa Claus
12pm 510families Stroll-ish, WINTER
12pm Jack London Square FREE SELFIES WITH SANTA
1pm Alameda County Fair Fresh Cut Christmas Trees
2pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
2pm Visit Oakland Make a Holiday Themed Flower Crown Headdress
2pm Oakland Public Library Puzzle Challenge - Winter Edition
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3:30pm 510families Grand Menorah Lighting – Chabad Alameda
4pm 510families Broadway Plaza Menorah Lighting
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:30pm Eventbrite Kelly Park BIG Band with Shawn Ryan
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center LASER AFTER HOURS: QUEENS OF POP
Monday 12/11
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
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
Tuesday 12/12
9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
Wednesday 12/13
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In
10am 510families Wee Play: Drop-In Playtime
10:30am 510families Story Time on the Lawn
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm Drake’s Brewing DUNGEONS & DRAKE’S
7:30pm Visit Oakland Wednesday Game Night
11:45pm Chabot Space & Science Center GEMINIDS METEOR SHOWER VIEWING
Thursday 12/14
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
9:30am 510families Together Wee Play Drop-In
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
5pm 510families Santa Visits
5pm 510families South Shore Menorah Lighting
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night @North
6pm Visit Oakland Twas the Night Before Fairy Winterland
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
Simone Spotlight | Holiday Season Events in the East Bay
We are in the holiday season and here are some great family events taking place in the month of December to enjoy with your family.
We are excited for the holiday season and we want to wish everyone a wonderful and memorable holiday!
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East Bay Weekly Events
Join the luminous spectacle of the 47th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
DECEMBER 1-7
Join the luminous spectacle of the 47th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Friday 12/1
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm Visit Oakland First Friday: "Frosty Friday"
5pm Visit Oakland First Friday Street Festival
5pm 510families Oakland First Fridays: Family-friendly Street Party
5pm Black Cultural Zone BCZ 2ND ANNUAL GUMBO FESTIVAL, PARTNER MIXER & AKOMA HOLIDAY MARKET
5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie
5:30pm Eventbrite 2023 End of Year Party
5:30pm 510families It’s a Wonderful Night
5:30pm 510families Tree Lighting & Car-Free Holiday Parade
5:30pm 510families Tree Lighting Ceremony
6pm 510families Holiday Light Up the Night
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST FRIDAY: LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
7pm Eventbrite Japanese Vegan Family Style Feast w/ lots of yuzu
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
8pm Eventbrite Midnight Brunch/Karaoke
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
Saturday 12/2
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Family Story Time @Central CCR
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am Eventbrite Oakland - Brunch Tour
11am Eventbrite Girl Gang Craft Holiday Craft Fair (Oakland)
12pm Visit Oakland GIFTY 2023: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
12pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.
12pm Eventbrite Day Thinking Trivia Brunch
1pm Eventbrite Yoni Yoga: Sensual Movement
1pm Fourth Street Puppets & Popcorn - Fratello Marionette Shows
1pm Berkeley Public Library Urban Cycling 101 @North
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes
3pm 510families Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa
3:30pm 510families Light Up the Season
4:30pm 510families Light up the Night
4:30pm Visit Oakland Piedmont Avenue Tree Lighting
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm 510families Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie
5:30pm Jack London Square THE 47TH ANNUAL LIGHTED YACHT PARADE
5:45pm Jack London Square HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
7pm Eventbrite Open Mic
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 Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
10pm Eventbrite ISSA VIBE
Sunday 12/3
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE FARMER'S MARKET
11am FunCheap Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays
11am The Mercury News Annual Holiday Mercado
11am 510families Christmas Tours at the Patterson House for Families
12pm 510families Santa on Solano Ave.
12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS
12pm The Mercury News OPC COMMUNITY MUSIC DAY!
12pm Eventbrite Goth Yoga
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
2pm Visit Oakland Make a Holiday Themed Flower Crown Headdress
2pm Oakland Public Library Puzzle Challenge - Winter Edition
2pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
2pm The Mercury News Live Music in the Cellar! at Dashe Cellars
2:30pm Eventbrite Intro to Taiko: The Art of Traditional Japanese Drumming (song: Kenka end)
3:30pm 510families Holiday Tree Lighting
4:30pm Eventbrite Reset & Renew - Restorative Yoga + Sound Healing
4:30pm 510families It’s a Wonderful Life Holiday Celebration
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
6pm Eventbrite Rare Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience - Oakland
7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.
8pm Eventbrite Butter OAK
9pm Eventbrite Jush Sundays! Drag Cabaret hosted by Jasmine Masters
Monday 12/4
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
7:30pm The Mercury News CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS
9pm Eventbrite MONDAYS AT ZANZI - Amapiano | Afrohouse | Afrobeats
Tuesday 12/5
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
10:15am Oakland Public Library Fall Stay & Play
10:15am Oakland Public Library Storytime and Playtime
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
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
Wednesday 12/6
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11am Oakland Public Library Chair Yoga
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Hangout // Pasa Tiempo de Adolescentes
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Family Yoga
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
6pm Drake’s Brewing GATHER STUDIO & EVENTS: HOLIDAY WREATHS
6pm Drake’s Brewing TRIVIA NIGHT AT DRAKE’S BARREL HOUSE
8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel
Thursday 12/7
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
10am The Good Life Stress Busters!
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Story Time on the Lawn @North
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
4pm 510families 21st Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll
5pm Montclair Village Holiday Stroll 2023
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Family Game Night @West
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
7pm Montclair Village Montclair Neighborhood Council /Montclair Organized Neighborhood Leaders Monthly Public Meeting
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
Simone Spotlight | The East Bay Christmas Tree Farms
We are in the holiday season and if you haven’t put up your tree yet, here is a list of the East Bay Christmas Tree farms where you can pick up your family’s Christmas tree.
We are excited for the holiday season and we want to wish everyone a wonderful and memorable holiday!
The East Bay Christmas Tree Farms
november 27th
Berkeley
East Bay Nursery offers your pick of evergreens: living and cut trees, garlands, wreaths, and that natural piney smell along with a festive Christmas Shoppe filled with all the trimmings.
Dates & Time: November 24th - December 23rd | Monday - Sunday | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Located: 2332 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Bowl they are fully stocked with Christmas trees. Pick up a tree with your groceries and be done.
Located: 2020 Oregon St Berkeley, CA & 920 Heinz Ave Berkeley, CA
Cal Forestry Club offers a popular tree sale in early December, which raises funds for the club to attend conferences, go on field-tours, and build a forestry community at Berkeley. Cost is $10 per foot.
Dates & Time: Sunday, December 3 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. & December 4 - 6 | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Located: By Mulford Hall on UC Berkeley's campus | 130 Hilgard Way Berkeley, CA
Outdoor Supply Hardware has live and artificial trees as well as holiday decor.
Dates & Time: Monday - Saturday | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. & Sunday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Located: 1025 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA
CASTRO VALLEY
Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm has a variety of trees grown on the farm and are available for cutting, which makes them the freshest trees possible.
Dates & Time: Friday - Sunday | 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Located: 7001 Miller Rd Castro Valley, CA
DIXON
Silveyville Christmas Tree Farm is halfway to Sacramento, but it is the full festive experience, and worth the drive. They have a Christmas boutique, concession stand that’s open on the weekends, a fire pit, and perhaps most importantly, goats.
Dates & Time: Monday & Wednesday - Sunday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
Located: 6248 Silveyville Road Dixon, CA
EL CERRITO
Delancey Street Trees supports the community in a positive way. Find mistletoe, indoor tree lights, decorated wreaths, living potted pines, tree removal bags, and water bowls. No frills.
Located: 10496 San Pablo Blvd El Cerrito, CA
Home Depot El Cerrito carries a variety of Christmas trees, as well as loads of lights, decorations, and that tree stand you’ve been meaning to replace. Pro Tip: If you wait until Christmas Eve, you can get a tree for super cheap (sometimes free!).
Dates & Time: Monday - Saturday | 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. & Sunday | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Located: 11939 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito, CA
LIVERMORE
Moore Pumpkins and Christmas Trees in San Ramon and Livermore has been providing East Bay Area families with trees since 1984. They offer Silver Tip, Noble Fir, and Nordmann fir trees at both locations ranging from three to 24 feet in height, with the option of flocked trees in Livermore. If you’re looking for extra holiday greenery, they also sell wreaths and garlands.
Dates & Time: Monday - Thursday | 12 P.M. - 7 p.m. & Friday - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Located: 19901 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon, CA or 2180 Cayetano Ct Livermore, CA
Oakland
Brent’s Christmas Trees is conveniently located across from the Grand Lake Theater.
Dates & Time: November 18th - December 24th | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Located: 503 Lake Park Way, across from the Grand Lake Theater Oakland, CA
Delancey Street Tree in Temescal & Trestle Glen carry mistletoe, indoor tree lights, decorated wreaths, living potted pines, tree removal bags and water bowls for trees. Flame retardant is also available.
Located: 5601 Telegraph Ave. & 3600 Park Blvd Oakland, CA
Wonderland Trees Christmas Tree on Bay Street in Emeryville is a great way to spend a day with your family. Purchase your tree after a day of fun along with your holiday shopping.
Dates: Opened on Black Friday, November 24th
Located: Bay Street Shopping Center | 5600 Shellmound St Emeryville, CA
Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm offers many kinds of trees that you can choose and cut yourself. Enjoy an old-fashioned walk in the woods in the East Bay hills. Credit cards are allowed this year. They sold out by early December last year, so go early!
Dates & Time: Friday - Sunday | 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Located: 7001 Miller Rd Castro Valley, CA
Piedmont Scout Tree Lot is a great way to support the Scouts! Their online store is open for orders. The tree lot is open at Coaches Field.
Dates & Time: Monday – Friday | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. & Saturday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Located: 898 Red Rock Road at 890 Moraga Ave Piedmont, CA
Speer Family Farms has a variety of trees, services, you can purchase online and they will deliver.
Dates & Time: Monday – Sunday | 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Located: 2453 Hancock St Alameda, CA
Richmond
Richmond ABC Tree Farms is part of a large chain of Christmas tree lots with four locations in the East Bay (San Lorenzo, Concord, Antioch). Delivery and flocking are available.
Dates & Time: November 18th - 22nd until December 24th or until sold out.
Located: 2200 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond, CA
WALNUT CREEK
Toby's Christmas Trees are cut and harvested just days before shipping. They sell Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garland. They are a full service business with Flocking, Fire Retarding and Delivery as part of the customer options. The choice of Christmas Trees are Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Nordman, Grand Fir and Silver Tip.
Dates & Time: Monday - Sunday | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Located in: Heather Farm Community Center | 301 N San Carlos Dr Walnut Creek, CA
East Bay Weekly Events
Experience the amazing adventure with Blippi on his Wonderful World Tour!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
november 24-30
Experience the amazing adventure with Blippi on his Wonderful World Tour!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Friday 11/24
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
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
4pm 510families Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities
4:30pm 510families Santa Lights the Square
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:15pm 510families Free Outdoor Xmas Movie
6pm 510families Niles Festival of Lights Parade
6:30pm Eventbrite Sip & Step
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
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 Midnight Brunch/Karaoke
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
Saturday 11/25
7am Eventbrite Volunteer w/Uhuru Foods & Pies @ the Grand Lake Farmers Market
9am Visit Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Fratello Marionettes' Jack and the Beanstalk @THP South
10:30am Oakland Public Library Family Storytime
11am Eventbrite HIIT & Run
11am Oakland Public Library Family Time
12pm Drake’s Brewing CRAFTS & DRAFTS
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA
1pm Fourth Street Caroling
1pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
1pm Fourth Street Saturdays with Santa
1pm Eventbrite Yoni Yoga: Sensual Movement
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 510families Main Street Tree Lighting
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center FAMILY ASTRONOMY: THE MOON AND TIDES
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
7pm Eventbrite Open Mic
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
7:30pm Visit Oakland "Challenge Tonight" Improv Show
8pm Visit Oakland Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
10pm Eventbrite (Afrobeats in Oakland) Ginger
Sunday 11/26
11am The Mercury News JACK LONDON SQUARE INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO A WEEKLY OPEN-AIR MARKET
11am 510families Nutcracker Sweet with the Puppet Company
12pm Drake’s Brewing S’MORES & STOUTS
12pm 510families Model Trains at the Golden State Model Railroad Museum
12pm The Mercury News Drag Yourself to Brunch at the Alameda Comedy Club
1pm Eventbrite Join us every Sunday for our Signature Brunch
2pm Oakland Public Library Puzzle Challenge - Winter Edition
3pm Black Cultural Zone SHOP & SKATE AT LIBERATION PARK
3pm Eventbrite Salsa by the Bay Sundays at Building 43 in Alameda
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.
8pm Eventbrite Butter OAK
Monday 11/27
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am 510families Visit the Little Farm
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
6:30pm 510families Evening Family Storytime
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
7pm FunCheap Monday Night Blues (Oakland)
9pm Eventbrite MONDAYS AT ZANZI - Amapiano | Afrohouse | Afrobeats
Tuesday 11/28
8am 510families Explore Blake Garden
9am The Good Life GivingTuesday Live - Together We Grow
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
10am Oakland Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Committee Meeting
10:15am Oakland Public Library Fall Stay & Play
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
4pm Oakland Public Library Family Game Night @ 81st Ave // Noche De Juegos en Familia
6pm Eventbrite $1 Margaritas + Disco Taco Tuesday
7pm FunCheap Trivia Night + All-Night Happy Hour at Plank (Oakland)
8pm FunCheap Tuesday Trivia Night at Nigh Heron (Oakland)
Wednesday 11/29
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
9am 510families Free Hour at Japanese Tea Garden
9:40am The Mercury News Kindergym-Fall Sessions
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
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Family Yoga
4:30pm 510families Indoor Tree Lighting with Santa & Carolers
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5:30pm Berkeley Public Library Movie Night @Claremont
Thursday 11/30
8am 510families Explore Blake Garden
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
9:40am The Mercury News Kindergym-Fall Sessions
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11:30am Oakland Public Library Community Connections
12pm Eventbrite Bay Area African Restaurant Week 2023
2:30pm Berkeley Public Library Super Cinema
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm Eventbrite THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
5:30pm 510families Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting
5:30pm 510families Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting
6pm Visit Oakland Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
6pm Chabot Space & Science Center ACRYLIC SPACE PAINT & SIP: HOLIDAY EDITION
6:30pm 510families Holiday Tree Lighting
6:30pm Drake’s Brewing PINKY’S PAINTING PARTY
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7pm Eventbrite Hillside Echoes presents Folk Dancing with Da! Mozhem
7pm FunCheap FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
Simone Spotlight | What to do with the Thanksgiving Leftovers?
The Simone Koga would like to wish you a safe, happy, and wonderful holiday for you and your family. We love adding value to your lives and please share any Thanksgiving leftover recipes that your family enjoyed!
What to do with the Thanksgiving Leftovers?
november 20th
Thanksgiving is almost here and with it is the question of what to do with the leftovers. So much preparation goes into the meal, but one never really considers what to do with all of the food afterward.
If you are sick of soup, sandwiches, and reheating leftovers, below you will find transformation recipes that will allow you to create something new with your leftovers for a new tradition on what to do with holiday leftovers.
Asian Thanksgiving Fusion
David Chang restaurateur, TV personality, and founder of the Momofuku Restaurant Group uses white bread to create a Thanksgiving leftover egg roll. He believes the food after Thanksgiving is better than Thanksgiving, to see his Thanksgiving leftover recipes you can click here and watch him on his YouTube channel.
Mexican Inspired Transformations
Here are 3 great recipes to give your Thanksgiving leftovers some Mexican food flare:
1. Turkey and black bean quesadilla - Click here for the recipe.
2. Turkey Enchilada recipe - Click here for the recipe.
3. Turkey Carnitas - Click here for the recipe.
CAJUN STYLE LEFTOVERS
Have you ever considered turning your leftovers into Gumbo? The sky’s the limit. This Louisiana-inspired recipe will have you transforming your leftovers into a whole new meal.
Click here for the recipe.
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Ever wonder what to do with that cheese platter and cranberry sauce? Well, now you can transform them into an amazing brunch item for the next day.
Transform your leftover brie into stuffed French toast with this recipe. Click here.
BREAKFAST TURKEY FRITTATA
A simple way to transform your leftovers is by making a simple frittata with all of your leftovers. This simple recipe is an easy way to make a hearty breakfast, lunch or snack option without too much effort.
Click here for the recipe.
MORE Recipes FOR Thanksgiving leftover dishes are:
Thanksgiving Turkey and egg noodle soup - Click here for the recipe.
Turkey Curry - Click here for the recipe.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Nachos - Click here for the recipe.
Thanksgiving Leftover Stromboli - Click here for the recipe.
Thanksgiving Pizza - Click here for the recipe.
Thanksgiving Dumplings - Click here for the recipe.
Turkey Chow Mein - Click here for the recipe.
The Simone Koga would like to wish you a safe, happy, and wonderful holiday for you and your family. We love adding value to your lives and please share any Thanksgiving leftover recipes that your family enjoyed!
East Bay Weekly Events
Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza at The Fox Theater!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Your Weekly Guide to Local Events
november 17-23
Get ready for a magical adventure with Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza at The Fox Theater!
The East Bay Weekly Events are listed below.
Friday 11/17
10:30am Berkeley Public Library Jump and Shake Time @THP South
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
11:30am The Mercury News Beaujolais Nouveau 2023 Celebration at Left Bank Brasserie in Oakland
12pm 510families Visit with Wildlife
1pm The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Stretch/Strength
1pm Oakland Public Library Mandela Partners Produce Stand
1pm Oakland Public Library Teen Gaming @ KING
2pm Oakland Public Library Teen Gaming @ Main TeenZone
3pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Gaming @ Lakeview
4pm Jack London Square BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2023
4pm Alameda County Fair MAJOR LEAGUE TABLE TENNIS
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm Visit Oakland Black Cultural Zone: Salsa 'N' Skate
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
7:30pm The Mercury News BAILA! Community. Dance. Party.
7:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm The Mercury News The Imagination Unleashed - Improv in Downtown Oakland
8pm Eventbrite Midnight Brunch/Karaoke
8pm Eventbrite Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
9:45pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
Saturday 11/18
9:30am Oakland Zoo ZooKids
10am Chabot Space & Science Center CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am 510families Family Fun on the Farm
11am Berkeley Public Library Indigenous Storytime: Three Sisters - Corn, Bean and Squash @North
11am Oakland Public Library Family Time
11am Oakland Public Library It's DiNovember Time!
11:30am The Mercury News Beaujolais Nouveau 2023 Celebration at Left Bank Brasserie in Oakland
12pm Oakland Public Library The Bike Fix
12pm Eventbrite Day Thinking Trivia Brunch
1pm Oakland Museum of California GALLERY CHATS AT OMCA
1pm Oakland Public Library Teen UNO Tournament
1:30pm 510families Recreation Swim
3pm Oakland Public Library Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave // Dia de Juegos para Adolescentes
3pm The Mercury News Family Friendly Diwali Celebration with Non Stop Bhangra
4pm Jack London Square BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2023
4pm Alameda County Fair MAJOR LEAGUE TABLE TENNIS
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
5pm The Mercury News Night Ops: Live Aboard Overnight – Youth Group Overnight Adventure
7pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
7pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FREE TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
8pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at Calabash
8pm The Mercury News The Imagination Unleashed - Improv in Downtown Oakland
9pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
9:30pm Comedy Oakland Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn
10pm Evevntbrite SATURDAY NIGHT VYBZ
Sunday 11/19
9am Montclair Village Montclair Village Sunday Farmers’ Market
10am Alameda County Fair EXOTIC BIRD MART
10am Oakland Museum of California SPOTLIGHT SUNDAYS: FILM SCREENING OF MISTY COPELAND’S FLOWER WITH DANCE PERFORMANCE AND PANEL TALK
10:30am The Mercury News Thanksgiving Celebration
11am The Mercury News Universal Drumming Series
11am Jack London Square JACK LONDON SQUARE MARKET
11am Alameda County Fair MAJOR LEAGUE TABLE TENNIS
11:30am The Mercury News Beaujolais Nouveau 2023 Celebration at Left Bank Brasserie in Oakland
1pm 510families Free Sailboat Rides at Cal Sailing Club Open House
2pm Oakland Public Library Puzzle Challenge - Winter Edition
2pm The Mercury News Cinderella Enchanted
3pm Visit Oakland Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza at The Fox Theater
4pm Jack London Square BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2023
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
6pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
6pm The Mercury News Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving
7pm Eventbrite Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Sq.7
7:30pm Chabot Space & Science Center FIRST GLANCE: MEMBER TELESCOPE VIEWING
11pm The Mercury News Sunday FUNDday at Tipsy Putt East Bay with American Cancer Society
Monday 11/20
9am The Good Life Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi
9am Oakland Zoo Fall Break ZooCamp
9am 510families Visit the Little Farm
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Moves and Grooves
4pm 510families Tot Splash Open Swim
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
7pm FunCheap 1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
9pm Eventbrite MONDAYS AT ZANZI - Amapiano | Afrohouse | Afrobeats
Tuesday 11/21
9am Oakland Zoo Fall Break ZooCamp
10am Berkeley Public Library Gentle Yoga @North
10:30am 510families Hikes for Tykes: Oyster Bay
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Pilates
11am The Mercury News Taco Tuesday at Tipsy Putt East Bay
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 Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
Wednesday 11/22
9am Oakland Zoo Fall Break ZooCamp
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk
10am Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital Tours
11am The Good Life Let's Get Moving - Cardio/Strength
3:30pm Oakland Public Library Family Yoga
3:30pm Berkeley Public Library Playdate in the Park @West
5pm Oakland Zoo Glowfari
6pm Drake’s Brewing DUNGEONS & DRAKE’S
6pm Berkeley Public Library Berkeley Repertory Theatre Docent Talk : Harry Clarke
6:30pm Visit Oakland Stand-Up Comedy at Nido's Backyard In Jack London Square
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night
Thursday 11/23
All day Oakland Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day
8:30am Visit Oakland Oakland Turkey Trot | Run and Walk | Thanksgiving Day 2023
9am The Good Life Brothas Building Brothas - Let's Get Movin' Brothas
11am The Good Life Let's Get Cooking
11:30am Visit Oakland Thanksgiving Dinner at the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
12pm Jack London Square LEFT BANK IN JACK LONDON SQUARE WILL BE CELEBRATING THANKSGIVING 2023!
12pm Visit Oakland Thanksgiving 2023
7pm Eventbrite HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night