Screening, Panel, and Fundraiser
Learn about California’s kelp crisis and the community built around
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Faction Brewing on Friday, August 7th, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT! Hosted by the fabulous Summer Lynn Spears, this night will feature jaw-dropping performances and stunning looks by the Bay Area’s top drag queens icluding Jax from RuPauls Dragrace and DeeDee Marie Holliday from Dragrace Phillipines!
The fun begins with doors opening at 7:00 PM, and show at 8:00 PM.
✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨This inclusive, all-ages event is for anyone who loves drag, fabulous performances, and great company. Come as you are, and let’s create unforgettable memories together!
Taco 'bout a good time! 🌮Savor mouthwatering tacos, tortas, and desserts from La Santa Torta, paired perfectly with Faction Brewing’s finest craft beers for an amazing culinary experience.
So grab your tickets, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of dancing, laughter, and fabulous entertainment!
Pints & Plants is returning for another afternoon of craft beer, hands-on plant fun, and good company. Sips & Sprouts at Faction is a laid-back, welcoming experience for plant lovers, craft beer enthusiasts, and anyone looking for the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon on the island.
No green thumb required. No experience needed. Just show up and we'll handle the rest.
Every Pints & Plants Ticket Includes:
🌱 One live plant to pot & take home
🪴 Pot, soil, and all planting materials provided
🎨 A pot decorating station to personalize your planter
📋 Step-by-step guidance throughout the experience
🌿 A macramé hanger to display your finished planter at home
Additional Ticket Options:
Pints & Plants + Drink - Includes a drink with a purchase of a ticket
Pints & Plants + Drink + DIY Sun Catcher Plant Stake - Round out your evening with your own custom DIY Sun Catcher Plant Stake
Pints & Plants + DIY Sun Catcher Plant Stake - This ticket does not include a drink but does include your own DIY Sun Catcher Plant Stake
Everything is set up and ready when you arrive and fully cleaned up when you leave. All you need to bring is yourself and maybe a friend or two.
Two time slots available so pick what works for you:
🌱 Early Slot: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
🌿 Late Slot: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Spots are limited so grab your ticket before they're gone. Alameda, we can't wait to see you again. 🌻
Come for the sip. Leave with a sprout. 🌿🍺
Celebrate Mother Nature with a Romantic Sunset Painting Experience
Celebrate creativity at our Mother Nature – Sunset Paint & Sip, where you'll paint a stunning silhouette of a woman filled with a vibrant landscape. Enjoy a relaxing time of art, drinks, and inspiration
No painting experience needed—our step-by-step guidance makes it easy and fun for everyone. You’ll leave with your own finished artwork and a heart full of good vibes.
✨ What to expect:
• Guided painting session (beginner-friendly!)
• A calming, nature-inspired theme
• Sip, socialize, and unwind
• All art supplies included
Sip your favorite drink, bring your favorite people, and let’s make something beautiful together 💐
Spots are limited—reserve yours early!
LPs - CDs - Tapes - Memorabilia
All Ages
Free Entry
hosted by @jennyandcabbage
Shop and be curiouser and curiouser
A perfectly mad little market. Come sip, shop, and stroll through a world of magically-inspired vendors with enchanting surprises around every corner
with special guest
Sierra Garcia
Clean Water ProgramSan Francisco Estuary Institute
You can’t solve what you can’t see.
That’s one of the greatest challenges facing the health of San Francisco Bay.
Many of the pollutants affecting the Bay don’t begin in the water. They start in our neighborhoods, on our streets, and in our everyday lives before traveling through storm drains, creeks, and rivers into the nation’s largest urban estuary on the West Coast.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. San Francisco Bay is home to extraordinary wildlife, but it also nourishes people. Thousands of Bay Area residents fish these waters, and for many families—particularly in historically underserved communities—the Bay provides an important source of food, culture, and connection. A healthier Bay means healthier ecosystems and healthier communities.
The good news?
Once we know where pollution comes from, we can do something about it.
This month at Ocean Hoptimism, we’re following the science upstream to discover how researchers are tracking surprising pollutants to their sources, uncovering hidden connections between our communities and San Francisco Bay, and developing solutions that benefit both people and nature.
We’re delighted to welcome Sierra Garcia of the San Francisco Estuary Institute’s Clean Water Program for an evening exploring The Urban Upstream: Tracking Coastal Pollution to Its Sources.
San Francisco Bay is far more than a scenic backdrop—it’s one of the world’s best- studied estuaries and a living laboratory for understanding how healthy cities and healthy waterways can coexist. Drawing on one of the nation’s most comprehensive water quality monitoring programs, Sierra will share how scientists detect surprising pollutants, trace them back to their sources, and help shape practical solutions that protect the Bay for wildlife and the millions of people who call this region home.
"Before the Clean Water Act, San Francisco bay was treated as a dumping ground. Even though there’s still work to do, the Bay we enjoy today is a testament to what we can accomplish with science, policy, and funding for a cleaner ocean.”
—Sierra Garcia
Join us on Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Faction Brewing in Alameda for an evening exploring the hidden connections between our neighborhoods, our waterways, and the Bay we all share.
Bring a friend. Bring your curiosity.
Because a healthier San Francisco Bay starts upstream—and all of us live upstream of somewhere.
Dance the (early) night away to your favorite ‘80s hits as we celebrate the close of a stellar summer! Whether you show out in vintage beachwear, prom, aerobic gear, punk fashion or power suit, we think you’re totally tubular. Your best ‘80s spirit is rad enough!
We’ll have the best beats of the decade ranging from your first-name favorites i.e. Prince, Madonna, Cher to icons like Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Run DMC and many more. Bust a move with your big hair!
Specifically for women who want the joy of dancing but not the late-night scene, Groove Is in the Start is the early-evening dance party that brings all the fun, nostalgia and energy - without the late-night drag - because going out should feel amazing… and end at a reasonable hour!
21+: No dress code, no velvet rope, no stress.
Tickets only sold online here; not available at the door. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Girls, Inc. of the Island City.
Over 150 artists and vendors!
All ages!
Free entry!
The very best comics, artists, and makers our community has to offer
brought to you by Art of the Bay and South Bay Makers
70+ local artists
STEM maker space
Art Workshops
a look at beer brewing’s evolution and influence on the world from prehistory to the present, with Jonathan Hughes, brewing microbiology expert and former director of food and agricultural programs at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education.
Take in the long view of those suds in your glass by coming to Faction Brewing for a talk on how beer brewing has changed over human history and impacted the world around you.
Your guide on this amazing scholarly journey will be Jonathan Hughes, who has taught brewing and related microbiology at the University of California Davis and Sacramento State University, served as director of brewing and sensory science for UC Davis’s continuing education arm, and overseen quality control at Heretic Brewing.
We’ll travel back in time more than 10,000 years to look at how malting and brewing may have gotten started and how it almost certainly spurred the development of modern agriculture.
From there we’ll look at how the introduction of hops into beer upended the European economy, at how unique water profiles around the world led to specific beer styles, and at the origins of ale and lager.
Finally, we’ll look at how beer and brewing gave rise to a host of inventions and far-reaching scientific discoveries.
100 Vendors!
Records, Vintage clothing, Handmade jewelry and gifts, Musical instruments, Tiki and Hawaiian, Books, Videos, and More!
Live Music!
The Pandoras
Muck & The Mires
TH Losin’ Streaks
Dog Party
The Control Freaks
Lowell Levinger of The Youngbloods
$5 Admission
12 and under free!
Growing Hope for Kelp Along Our Coasts
w/ special guests
Natasha Benjamin & David Helvarg
Most people have heard of the Amazon rainforest.
Far fewer know there’s another global forest—one hidden beneath the ocean’s surface.
Kelp forests stretch across coastlines around the world, supporting thousands of species, protecting shorelines from storms, storing carbon, sustaining fisheries, and feeding coastal communities. Together, they cover an area larger than the Amazon.
And in many places, they’re disappearing.
Yet unlike so many environmental stories, this one isn’t just about decline.
It’s about people.
This month at Ocean Hoptimism, we’re exploring one of the ocean’s most important—and least understood—ecosystems through the eyes of two people helping tell its story.
We’re delighted to welcome award-winning filmmaker Natasha Benjamin and journalist, prolific author, and Blue Frontier Executive Director David Helvarg for an evening devoted to the world’s underwater forests.
Natasha’s documentary Sequoias of the Sea follows the collapse of Northern California’s kelp forests and the communities working to restore them. David’s newest book, Forest of the Sea, expands that story globally, revealing why kelp matters not only to marine life, but to food security, climate resilience, coastal economies, and the future of our relationship with the ocean.
Together they’ll take us from the shores of Fort Bragg to kelp forests around the world, sharing stories of science, restoration, sustainable kelp farming, Indigenous stewardship, and unlikely collaborations between Tribes, commercial fishers, researchers, and conservationists.
They’ll also share short film clips and discuss why one of Earth’s largest forests has remained largely invisible—and what each of us can do to help change that.
And for anyone wanting to dive even deeper into the story, David will have copies of his brand-new book, Forest of the Sea, available for purchase and signing after the program. Part natural history, part adventure, and part call to action, the book explores the remarkable world of kelp forests and the people working to protect them—making it the perfect companion to the evening’s conversation.
"There are days when it's hard to feel optimistic about the future of the ocean. But I've learned that hope isn't about believing everything will be okay—it's about knowing we already have many of the solutions. Now we need the political will to make them happen."
—Natasha Benjamin
Bonsai Bar is a night of fun at a local venue near you that you don't want to miss! Beginner workshops are perfect for you to learn everything you need to know to walk away with your very own tiny tree. So grab a friend, your beverage of choice, and get ready for a great 2 hours of everything bonsai.
You get to keep:
🌿A tree you pick
🪴A ceramic bonsai pot for your tree
📚2-hours of bonsai wisdom
🌱Ongoing support for your tree through our Tree-iage program
We have for you to borrow:
🪣A bin to collect soil
✂️Shears to trim
🥢Chop stick for digging
Up to 40 vendors
Support local
Support small businesses
hosted by @jennyandcabbage and menmin made
Collage bookmarks
No rsvp need!
The lineup is locked, the artists are amped, and we’re cranking the volume all the way up!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 11, 2026 — we’re taking over Faction Brewing in Alameda for a full day of killer posters, ice-cold beer, and pure Bay Area energy.
This annual bash brings together a stacked crew of legendary and up-and-coming rock poster artists. Whether you’re a seasoned collector hunting grails or just showing up for the vibes, you’re guaranteed to leave with something awesome.
Free Admission
A night filled with fierce performances, cold drinks and good times! ✨
Welcome to Alamedas Angels Drag Show! 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Faction Brewing on Friday, July 3rd, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT!
Summer Lynn Spears, host the bay areas top drag kings for a night featuring jaw-dropping performances and stunning looks
The fun begins with doors opening at 7:00 PM, and show at 8:00 PM.
✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨This inclusive, all-ages event is for anyone who loves drag, fabulous performances, and great company. Come as you are, and let’s create unforgettable memories together!
Back to school supplies drive benefiting Union City Family Center
DJ Lineup:
Sandy B
Tonga Kid
DJ Eternal
DJ Tek-Neek
Jon Carino
DJ Squintz
DJ Stress
DJ C
Chrisleohellyeah
Free to Play! No RSVP! Prizes! Surprises!
Building Belonging Beneath the Surface
with special guest
Niko Kowell, Narwhal Divers
One year in. Still making waves.
In June, Ocean Hoptimism turns one year old!
What began as an experiment in gathering — bringing people together around ocean stories, science, exploration, joy, uncertainty, and action — has grown into a community. Month after month, this space has filled with divers, scientists, artists, advocates, students, fishers, explorers, policy wonks, photographers, beer lovers, and curious newcomers looking for something increasingly rare: a way to stay engaged with the ocean without surrendering either honesty or hope.
So for our anniversary month — and our Pride Month celebration — we wanted an evening that reflects the spirit of what Ocean Hoptimism has always tried to be: welcoming, grounded, adventurous, community-driven, and deeply connected to the water.
That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Niko Kowell, founder of Narwhal Divers in San Francisco. Niko brings with him a lifetime shaped by both activism and the ocean. A proud trans and queer advocate, he began organizing as a teenager after founding his high school’s Gay-Straight Alliance in Cincinnati, later building a long career in LGBTQ community health and advocacy in San Francisco before turning his focus fully toward diving and ocean community building.
Niko’s been diving for more than 20 years—from Monterey kelp forests to advanced cold-water training, from teaching new divers to serving as Dive Safety Officer at Aquarium of the Bay, Niko has built a life deeply tied to the water and the communities formed around it. Through initiatives like QTDC (Queer Trans Dive Club), he has helped create welcoming pathways into the underwater world for people who may not always see themselves reflected in traditional ocean spaces — building a dive community rooted in curiosity, safety, respect, and belonging.
That work now exists alongside a more complicated reality as well. Narwhal Divers has openly addressed the growing challenges many trans travelers face navigating international travel, identity documents, and border crossings — offering practical guidance and support for divers moving through an increasingly uncertain landscape.
Because the future of ocean conservation depends not only on science and policy, but on who feels invited into relationship with the ocean in the first place.
“If it exists in nature, it’s not unnatural for humans. In times when life is challenging, the ocean is the one place I can go to find peace. The moment I drop underwater, everything just fades away and I find a sense of calm. We owe it to each other and the future generations to do as much as we can to save our ocean.”
—Niko Kowell
On June 25, Niko joins us for Diving Into Diversity — a conversation exploring the ways water can challenge us, transform us, connect us, and sometimes even help us rediscover ourselves.
And fittingly, this evening is also a celebration: One full year of Ocean Hoptimism. The communities that have formed around these gatherings. Pride Month and the people helping expand who feels welcome in ocean spaces. And the simple fact that even in difficult times, people still keep showing up for the sea — and for each other.
Join us at Faction Brewing for an evening of conversation, community, reflection, and ocean joy along the Bay. And some birthday cake too!
Bring friends. Bring stories. Bring the people who still believe gathering together matters. Because one year later, that belief feels more important than ever.
on the false promises and real perils of efforts to genetically predetermine children’s intelligence, with Emily Klancher Merchant, associate professor of science and technology studies at the University of California Davis, historian of the quantitative human sciences, and author of Building the Population Bomb and co-editor of DNA, Race, and Reproduction.
In the fall of 2025, a splashy advertising campaign on the New York City subway informed riders that “IQ is 50 percent genetic” and invited them to “have your best baby” by visiting “pickyourbaby.com” The company behind the ads, Nucleus Genomics, was the first to openly market polygenic embryo screening for intelligence, a practice characterized by proponents and critics alike as “self-chosen, self-directed eugenics.”
Today several companies offer polygenic embryo screening, and they have been joined by other companies in researching technologies that remain beyond the horizon such as in vitro gametogenesis (creating sperm and egg cells from somatic cells), the DNA editing of embryos, and artificial wombs. Together, these technologies promise a fully integrated “Gattaca Stack”—named for the 1997 eugenic sci fi film—that, in theory, could produce super-intelligent humans at scale.
Learn how we got to this place, as well as where all of this seems headed, with Dr. Emily Klancher Merchant, a historian of science, technology, and medicine who has extensively researched the field of sociogenomics.
She’ll discuss the history, science, and ideology behind these technologies, from the eugenics of the early twentieth century to today’s reproductive biotechnology.
We’ll explore how the heritability concept at the center of Nucleus’s ads—claims that x trait is y percent genetic—emerged in animal breeding and was borrowed by eugenics and mobilized in the backlash against the mid-twentieth-century civil rights movement. It provided intellectual legitimacy to twenty-first century efforts to identify so-called “intelligence genes,” even though geneticists have long pointed out that heritability is not a meaningful metric in humans.
We’ll consider how, so far, the search for genes that determine intelligence has proven unfruitful. Though many genes contribute to cognitive functioning, scientists have yet to find any that make a substantial difference. Even when all genes are taken together, scientists’ ability to predict the intelligence of individuals is weak in white people and nonexistent in people of color.
Yet proponents of a high-tech version of eugenics known as transhumanism—particularly popular among those in the Silicon Valley nexus of company founders and venture capitalists—have seized on this research. It serves as the basis for the technologies in the Gattaca Stack, or at least as the basis for startups promising these technologies.
Celebrate Father’s Day with an unforgettable day of great food!
Come hungry and get ready for:
Fresh Seafood boils and Bayou-inspired favorites
Live Fire Steaks cooked to order
Great music and family friendly fun
Check out @samarasoutherncreations for more information and links to tickets
So, what’s in store for you?
Get ready for a high-energy, hands-on workshop where we’re bringing the art of the kitchen right to your fingertips. This isn't your average class—we’ve designed it for a small, intimate group so you can really dive into the world of professional buttercream artistry in a super relaxed and fun setting.
A few quick details
We’ve got you totally covered on supplies—cupcakes, frosting, and tools are all included, and we’ll even send you home with a recipe and instruction guide so you can keep the magic going. Just make sure to wear some comfy, closed-toe shoes since we’ll be on our feet and getting creative. We also definitely recommend bringing along an apron to keep things tidy! Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun girls’ outing, or just want to treat yourself to a new skill, this boutique atmosphere is the perfect spot for it.
Our Plan for the Night:
We’ll start at 6:30 PM with a quick welcome from our Grainbakers founder. At 6:45, we’ll do a little welcome intro with Chef Amna, and after that, it’s your time to get to work. We'll jump right into the decorating workshop and let the buttercream creativity fly.
Can't wait to see what you create! Class includes:
Discussion and hands-on instruction for piping
Recipes and instruction guide
Piping bags of icing to choose from
Six finished cupcakes ready for eating or gifting
Make soft pretzels with Grainbakers. In this knotty, twisted and wicketly fun workshop, you'll roll and twist pretzels into traditional shapes, unusual twists and your creations. Learn boil-to-bake with our instructors until you have a hot pretzel, beer cheese and mustard in hand to nosh! Leave class with extras to practice and enjoy later.
The in-class demo will cover:
Rolling and shaping soft pretzels
Hot cheddar cheese pub dip for your pretzels
Each ticket holder will leave class with:
4-6 ready-to-eat hot soft pretzels
Recipe cards for the Grainbakers Soft Pretzels, Grainbakers Hot Cheddar Cheese Dip and our Pretzel Dipping mustard
A new dough cutter/bench scraper
Hosted by @jennyandcabbage and @alameduhzine
Celebrate Pride Month by making free Rainbow Fish keychains!
Free to join
Supplies Provided
All Ages
No RSVP Required
A day to connect, celebrate, and support local
Bay Area Skratcher DJ Battle
Live Reggae by Native Elements
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Faction Brewing on Friday, June 5th, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT! Hosted by the fabulous Summer Lynn Spears, this night will feature jaw-dropping performances and stunning looks by the Bay Area’s top drag queens icluding Jax from RuPauls Dragrace and DeeDee Marie Holliday from Dragrace Phillipines!
The fun begins with doors opening at 7:00 PM, and show at 8:00 PM.
Everyone is welcome! This inclusive, all-ages event is for anyone who loves drag, fabulous performances, and great company. Come as you are, and let’s create unforgettable memories together!
Hop on the Dubai chocolate trend with this fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Rajeswari.
In this cooking class, you’ll learn how to make your own Dubai-style chocolate bar, starting with an easy tempering technique that gives the chocolate a shiny finish and a crisp snap when you break it. Next, you’ll make the filling by mixing pistachio cream with toasted kataifi to give the bar a light, crunchy texture. Step by step, you’ll build and mold your chocolate bar while gaining practical skills you can use at home. Along the way, you'll discover how to balance sweetness, texture and flavor so each bite feels rich but not overwhelming. And by the end, you’ll leave with beautifully crafted bars and a clear understanding of the process behind this popular treat. Book your spot today!
What’s Included
A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Rajeswari
An authentic cooking experience hosted at a local public venue in the Bay Area (venue varies by date)
All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
What to Expect
Step-by-step guidance from Chef Rajeswari, who makes every technique approachable
A welcoming, beginner-friendly cooking class in the Bay Area with zero pressure on skill level
Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
hosted by @jennyandcabbage
We’re making friendship bracelets!
Free to join! Supplies Provided! No RSVP required!
with special guest
Chef Laurence Jossel
In May, we step into a different part of the ocean story—one that doesn’t end at the shoreline, but arrives on the plate.
We’re welcoming Laurence Jossel, chef and owner of Nopa and Nopa Fish whose work sits at the intersection of ambition and reality when it comes to sustainable seafood.
Everyone wants seafood that’s fresh, ethical, and responsibly sourced. But getting there? That’s where things get complicated.
Supply chains shift. Fisheries fluctuate. Definitions of “sustainable” blur under pressure. And behind every dish is a series of decisions—some clear, some murky, all consequential.
On May 28, Chef Laurence will take us behind the scenes—front of house, back of house, and out into the networks that connect water to kitchen. He’ll share what it actually takes to translate values into menus, where the friction lives, and why doing it right is often harder than it looks.
Along the way, we’ll follow one surprising dish—from a fish raised inland in Lassen County to its final expression at Nopa Fish—tracing how place, philosophy, and craft converge on a single plate. And in a twist that feels right at home at Faction, part of that story loops back through beer: spent grain from brewing becomes feed, closing a small but meaningful circle between pint and plate.
And this isn’t just theory. Chef Laurence will bring a taste with him—an invitation to experience the result, not just imagine it.
This is a conversation about aspiration meeting constraint. About the hidden work behind “better choices.” And about what it really means to serve the ocean well—one dish at a time.
Join us May 28, 7–8pm at Faction Brewing for an evening where ocean ideals meet the realities of the kitchen—and where every decision leaves a trace you can taste.
Bring friends. Bring an appetite. Bring your curiosity about what it really takes to do right by the ocean in a world that doesn’t make it easy.
Because the story of seafood doesn’t end when it’s caught—it begins again when we choose what to serve, and what to stand for.
America’s longstanding tradition of selling false remedies in pursuit of fortune, with Vivian Delchamps Wolf, assistant professor of English at Dominican University of California and scholar of the portrayal of disability in literature.
What drives the desire for a cure-all? Who benefits from that desire?
Explore tough questions related to our quests for cures with Vivian Delchamps Wolf, a scholar of disability studies, feminist studies, and race studies whose upcoming book Resisting Diagnosis examines how women’s disability literature of the nineteenth century altered notions of health and drove social change.
She’ll trace the advocacy of mythical cures in the United States from the 19th century to today, unpacking how such cures were promoted in ways that reinforced eugenic beliefs and biases related to gender, ability, and race.
She’ll describe how nineteenth-century medical authorities promised cures to capitalize off those seeking their care. You’ll learn about health spa owners who paid doctors to send them patients, sustaining the myth of the “water cure” that boosted California’s health tourism. We’ll look at how the “rest cure” was prescribed to women diagnosed with “hysteria” to force them into isolation. Women’s writings gave accounts of their desperation being exploited by male doctors who exerted control by prescribing “cures” that actually worsened symptoms, necessitating further care.
We’ll consider the traveling medicine shows popularized in the West after the Civil War, examining how these performances involved music and aggressive rhetoric promoting “exotic” cure-alls such as snake oil. You’ll learn how white salesmen, in purporting to source ingredients from Native American and Chinese medicine, promoted harmful racial stereotypes for their own financial gain.
Dr. Wolf will explore how curative and eugenic rhetoric persists in today’s wellness trends such as the promotion of “detoxifying” teas.
In discussing the racialized and financial politics of medicine, she’ll offer a disability-centered perspective that challenges the assumption that bodies and minds need to be “fixed.” She’ll familiarize her audience with disability advocates who challenge the rhetoric surrounding “cures” and urge us to envision a future in which we seek to care for people rather than fix them. (Tickets available only online. Advance tickets: $13.50 plus processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.)
If you've ever wanted to learn how to make pasta from scratch, this cooking class is for you.
In this hands-on session, you’ll go from flour and eggs to a finished plate, learning how to turn a few simple ingredients into fresh noodles. Chef Alexis will guide you through mixing, kneading, rolling and shaping the dough, then show you how to build a flavorful tomato sauce with garlic, onion, butter and tomatoes. No experience is needed and by the end, you’ll sit down to enjoy a plate of homemade pasta you created yourself. Book your spot today!
What’s Included
A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Alexis
An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in the Bay Area (venue varies by date)
All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
Step-by-step guidance from Chef Alexis, who makes every technique approachable
A welcoming, beginner-friendly pasta-making class in the Bay Area with zero pressure on skill level
Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
Outdoor Fishing/Tackle expo
Free entry and Free Parking
Hourly drawings for great prizes!
LADIES OF ALAMEDA: DANCE EARLY, GET TO BED ON TIME
Groove is running it back and this time, it’s about the 90s!
Specifically for women who want the joy of dancing but not the late-night scene, Groove Is in the Start is the early-evening dance event that brings all the fun, nostalgia and energy - without the late-night drag - because going out should feel amazing and end at a reasonable hour.
The 90s was the BEST era (in our opinion) for R&B and alternative…and overlooked for the excellent pop that also emerged. So put on your comfy plaid, metallic slip dresses, baggy cargo pants, but Kurt Cobain said it best, “Come as you are.”
DJ heyLove mainly spinning all that from the 90s, but will span 80s through today!
21+: No dress code, no velvet rope, no stress.
10% of proceeds will be donated to the Alameda Food Bank.
In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to melt, mold and create your own chocolate candies from scratch.
Chef Alexis will guide you through the fundamentals of chocolate making, from properly melting chocolate to shaping and customizing your creations. You’ll work with ingredients like milk chocolate, cocoa powder, butter, fruit, nuts and s’mores fillings to craft a variety of sweet treats. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a fun, creative experience, this class is a delicious way to build new skills. Book your spot today.
What’s Included
A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Alexis
An authentic chocolate-making experience hosted at a local public venue in the Bay Area (venue varies by date)
All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
Step-by-step guidance from Chef Alexis, who makes every technique approachable
A welcoming, beginner-friendly chocolate-making class in the Bay Area with zero pressure on skill level
Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
Are you 21 or older?
