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Oakland is Getting a Brand New 1,000 Person Capacity Music VenueOakland is Getting a Brand New 1,000 Person Capacity Music Venue
By - posted 2/12/2025
Bars, Brand New, East Bay, Oakland

Thanks to KQED for sharing the news that Oakland is getting a brand new 1,000 person capacity music venue in downtown. A new music venue, Ceremony, is set to open next month in downtown Oakland near the corner of Broadway and 13th Street. With a capacity of 1,000, the venue aims to more...

Planned Parenthood's Largest Health Center in USA Now Open in Downtown OaklandPlanned Parenthood’s Largest Health Center in USA Now Open in Downtown Oakland
By - posted 1/23/2025
Brand New, Causes, East Bay, Health & Wellness, Oakland

Planned Parenthood has opened its largest health center in the country, right in the heart of downtown Oakland. Located in the historic Central Building at 1400 Broadway, across from Frank Ogawa Plaza, this state-of-the-art facility spans 12,000 square feet and features 19 exam rooms. Officially named the Barbara Lee Oakland more...

Bay Area's 174-Year Old Bookstore Files Bankruptcy, Closes Berkeley ShopBay Area’s 174-Year Old Bookstore Files Bankruptcy, Closes Berkeley Shop
By - posted 1/23/2025
Bay Area Updates, East Bay, Goodbye

Books Inc., the oldest independent bookstore company in the Bay Area, announced this week that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to reorganize its business and secure a sustainable future. The company, which has been serving California readers for 174 years, emphasized that it will continue more...

The Ultimate Guide to Bay Area Farmers' MarketsThe Ultimate Guide to Bay Area Farmers’ Markets
By - posted 1/8/2025
City Insight, Downtown San Francisco, East Bay

Sample stone fruit, samosas or strawberry jam while supporting sustainable agriculture and locally-grown food with Funcheap’s list of nearby farmers’ markets selling everything from fresh produce to live ferns in plazas, parking lots and piers across the Bay Area. Here’s our rundown of the best places to buy fresh fruit and more...

Dazzling New Immersive Light Festival w/ 5 Million Lights Comes to East BayDazzling New Immersive Light Festival w/ 5 Million Lights Comes to East Bay
By - posted 8/29/2024
Artsy Fartsy, East Bay, Wow

A brand new immersive, all-ages walk-through experience has opened at Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, CA. Imaginarium is a family-friendly, immersive walk-through light festival. Boasting more than five million lights, guests will wind their way through rose gardens, explore illuminated forest mazes, enter magical mirror rooms, capture memories in eclectic photo more...

Brand New Japanese Supermarket Coming to the East BayBrand New Japanese Supermarket Coming to the East Bay
By - posted 8/15/2024
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a brand new Japanese grocery store is coming to the East Bay. Tokyo Central, a popular Japan-based grocer and retailer, is coming to the newly redeveloped Bay Street Emeryville lifestyle shopping center in 2025. Tokyo Central, owned by Pan Pacific Retail Management (PPRM), more...

Brand New 80-Acre Waterfront Park Coming to East BayBrand New 80-Acre Waterfront Park Coming to East Bay
By - posted 7/28/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, East Bay, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

The East Bay Regional Park District Board (EBRPD) agreed unanimously today to sign on to the Letter of Intent (LOI), a three-party agreement between the City of Richmond, the Guidiville Rancheria of California, and EBRPD, to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property located on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in more...

New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17
By - posted 7/12/2024
Brand New, East Bay, Freebies, Transportation

A brand new — and free — Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle (OAWS) pilot service will launch Wednesday morning, July 17. The OAWS, named Woodstock, will carry people across the Oakland Estuary, Wednesday through Sunday, for the next two years. It will offer 37 trips per day that take under 10 minutes. The more...

Where to Swim: East Bay Lakefront Beaches, Pools and Lagoons (Summer 2024)Where to Swim: East Bay Lakefront Beaches, Pools and Lagoons (Summer 2024)
By - posted 7/8/2024
East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

The 2024 swim season is in full swing, with most East Bay Regional Park District swim facilities and shoreline beaches open daily. Swimming fees vary by facility. The East Bay Regional Park District swim facilities include six open-water lakefront beaches, three chlorinated lagoons, two pools, and three bay shoreline beaches. Open for Summer more...

West Oakland Getting New 12,000 sqft Food Hall + TaproomWest Oakland Getting New 12,000 sqft Food Hall + Taproom
By - posted 5/24/2024
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink, Oakland

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing that a brand new food hall is coming to West Oakland in Fall 2024. The 12,000 sqft Prescott Market will be located at 1620 18th Street, next to Raimondi Park, which is home to Oakland’s new baseball team, Oakland Ballers. The food hall will have 8 more...

Oakland's First Fridays Going On Hiatus Starting in JanuaryOakland’s First Fridays Going On Hiatus Starting in January
By - posted 11/12/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, East Bay, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Oakland

Thanks to KTVU for sharing the unfortunate news that Oakland’s First Fridays block party is going on hiatus. The popular, lively monthly street fair, happening on first Fridays, has announced they will be taking a break from the festival. Although attendance isn’t down, it receives between 15,000 to 35,000 attendees each more...

Shady Hikes for Hot Summer Days (Bay Area)Shady Hikes for Hot Summer Days (Bay Area)
By - posted 8/7/2023
East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

East Bay Regional Parks with cool weather and shady trails offer an escape from the summer heat.  Enjoy parks safely – stay hydrated, and plan for heat safety. See tips on our Heat Safety page. Always view Alerts/Closures before heading out to parks. Here are some suggestions: Point Pinole Regional Shoreline: Cooled by breezes from San Pablo Bay in Richmond, more...

Greek Theatre Concert Guide for 2023Greek Theatre Concert Guide for 2023
By - posted 6/28/2023
East Bay, Get Out: Events, Sponsored

Coming up this summer and fall: Charlie Puth, Jason Mraz and His SuperBand, Big Thief & Lucinda Williams, Young The Giant, My Morning Jacket & Fleet Foxes, Sylvan Esso, plus many more! Don’t miss out – check out the full 2023 season lineup here and grab your tickets before they’re more...

Shake Shack Opens Another New Bay Area Restaurant on March 16Shake Shack Opens Another New Bay Area Restaurant on March 16
By - posted 3/14/2023
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink

Shake Shack is thrilled to announce it will open at Bay Street Emeryville on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11am. The Bay Street Emeryville Shack will be Shake Shack’s third location in the East Bay and the 11th location in the greater Bay Area. This Shack will be a part more...

Lawrence Livermore Lab's Discovery Center Reopens After 3 Year ClosureLawrence Livermore Lab’s Discovery Center Reopens After 3 Year Closure
By - posted 3/14/2023
East Bay, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening

By Tony Hicks, Bay City News There are probably more secrets inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory than any single square mile in Northern California. One of them, ironically, isn’t one they try to keep: the existence of the lab’s Discovery Center. In an outbuilding of approximately 1,110 square feet on the lab’s more...