Adoptable dogs, pet pride parade, dog merch & treats, best dressed contest, raffle prizes and fundraiser for Hair of The Dog, A Bay Area Rescue
email info@factionbrewing.com to apply to be a vendor
**ALL AGES WELCOME**
Get ready for 3 hours of pure pride-filled fun at Faction Brewing! From mesmerizing lip-sync battles to dazzling dance routines, prepare to be dazzled by performances featuring the sensational talents of Summer Lynn Spears + Special guests from all around the bay!
Indulge your taste buds with a mouthwatering selection of tacos, tortas, and desserts crafted by the culinary wizards at La Santa Torta. Pair these delectable delights with your favorite brews from Faction Brewing for an unforgettable culinary experience.
The festivities kick off at 7:00 PM, with the show starting promptly at 8:00 PM. Don't miss your chance to be swept away by the allure of Alameda's Angels Drag Show. See you there!
(tickets also available at the show)
This is our biggest show in Faction History!
For nearly 25 years Jim Florentine has been making audiences around the world laugh across nearly every type of media. Jim has recorded six stand-up comedy albums and shot four full-length specials. On television Jim hosted 7 seasons of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" as well as lending his voice to the ground breaking "Crank Yankers". On radio Jim has been a regular on The Howard Stern show, the Opie & Anthony show and currently hosts his own program on Sirius XM. In addition Jim is a best selling author, world-renowned voice over talent and has been featured in the film's "Beer League" with Artie Lange and "Trainwreck" with Amy Schumer.
Come join us for the hottest comedy show in the bay area.
We are the only comedy show in the Bay Area that is Dog Friendly, 18+. No drink minimums and you can bring you're own food.
Tickets
General Admission $19.50
VIP Reserved Tables of 6 $25 per ticket - Includes a Free Beer Flight Sampler
This year, Rock Art By The Bay coincides with the Rex Foundation’s 40-year anniversary benefit at the Greek, so if you are planning on seeing Dark Star Orchestra that evening, stop by and check out our amazing free poster show first before heading up the hill.
RABTB 2024 poster by Tom Shaw
Featuring 100 vendors indoor & outdoor, selling records, music memorabilia, musical instruments, vintage clothing, tiki/Hawaiian, handmade jewelry & gifts, books, videos, and much more!
$5
(12 & under free)
LIVE MUSIC (Indoor)-
11:20am - Lowell Levinger of The Youngbloods/Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul (Special acoustic set)
Noon - Nashville Honeymoon
12:45pm - Frankie & The Pool Boys
1:45pm - Soraia (Philly)
2:45pm - The Tigerellas (Members of The Pandoras) (LA)
3:45pm - Kepi Ghoulie
4:20 - Th’ Losin Streaks
5:15pm - The Strings Aflame (Surf music from Mexico!)
(PLEASE NOTE - All times are approximate. Actual start times and play order are subject to change)
FOOD & DRINK -
Satay By The Bay SF, Authentic India, Bonito Poké, D'Grobak, Sweet Pipers, and Crazy Block Cheesecakes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY -
Little Steven's Underground Garage, DJ Sid Presley, Faction Brewing, and Satay By The Bay SF
OUR SPONSORS -
Alternative Tentacles Records
Amoeba Music
Faction Brewing
KFJC 89.7FM
Satay By The Bay SF
Join us on Saturday, July 27th, for the Ales for ALS™ Festival at Faction Brewing! Guests will be able to sample beers from 40+ regional brewers while supporting an important cause.
The Ales for ALS™ Festival at Faction Brewing supports research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI)
1pm-5pm (VIP entrance at Noon)
21+ Only | No Kids/Infants, No Dogs | You must bring your ID
Vol 6 of one of the bay area's most unique collection of local artists, vendors, live music, delectable food, and of course.... BEER!
This time around will see over 50 CRAFT VENDORS selling one of a kind items and products you won't see in any stores.
Including jewelry, clothing, home decor, records, candles, artwork, sunglasses and tons more..
Doors are at noon and live music starts around 12:30
Bands:
BLAG DAHLIA from the Dwarves
LOS EAST SIDE STORIES
HALF ROTTEN GODDESS
THEM CREATURES
THE NINETEENS
THE SHARPS REMOVED
This is an all ages event with a cover charge of ONLY $5 for all day access! (children under 6 are free)
(Cash or Venmo for entry)
Food trucks:
Gabba Gabba Pizza
Smokeland BBQ
Curry Up Now
Plenty of parking and easily accessible by public transpo, including the ferry, which drops off very close to the event
Indoor event~ rain or shine
Family Friendly, Free Admission, Outdoor, Live Salsa Music and Plenty of Curated Food Options From All over Latin America!
Come join us for the hottest comedy show in the bay area. As Laughs on Tap returns to Faction Brewing in Alameda. Sam Miller recently released his debut comedy album "Round Trip" and finished taping his first special expected to be released later this year. Sam is one of fastest rising comics in the country and is a show not to be missed!
Also Scheduled to Appear
Cody Smit
Julie Ash
Jason Toupes - Host
and more
We are the only comedy show in the Bay Area that is Dog Friendly, 18+. No drink minimums and you can bring you're own food.
**ALL AGES WELCOME**
From jaw-dropping lip-sync battles to breathtaking dance routines, prepare to be captivated from the moment the spotlight shines, performances by the sensational Summer Lynn Spears, Boites, Sarena Lacochina and Girlie! .
Treat your taste buds to a delectable array of tacos, tortas, and desserts served up by the culinary masters at La Santa Torta. Savor every bite as you sip on your favorite brews from Faction Brewing.
The festivities kick off at 7 pm, with the show commencing promptly at 8 pm.
Now get ready to don your most fabulous attire, gather your crew, and get ready for a night that's sure to leave you spellbound.
Don't miss out on this enchanting extravaganza! Secure your tickets now and prepare to be swept away by the allure of Alameda's Angels Drag Show. See you there!
(tickets also available at the show)
HEAD WEST provides a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses to have physical selling space multiple times per month at various neighborhood venues.
From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore.
Connecting people, forging community + sustaining the local economy, we continue to build upon our presence by offering expanded resources for small businesses to learn, grow, connect + share.
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EAT LOCAL with our partner @eatrealfest 🍽️ They’ll have something delicious for everyone with their selection of Food Trucks & Booths
Join us for a fun-filled paint and sip event led by professional pet portrait artist, Heather Kinney! Let's unleash our creativity together! 🐾
🎨 Event Highlights:
- 🍹 Start the fun a little early with a complimentary beverage as you settle into the creative groove.
- 🖌️ No prior painting experience required! Your canvas is pre-sketched and Heather will guide you through basic color blending and painting techniques, making it enjoyable for all skill levels.
- 📸 Share a picture of your adorable pet by May 3rd to be a part of the creativity!
- 🐾 A generous 10% of the event proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters, making this a doubly heartwarming experience.
🚨 Important Information:
*To participate in this event, a photo of your pet must be submitted by May 3rd. In case you miss the deadline, your payment will be applied to the next available class.*
Are you ready for an exciting night out in Alameda?
You won’t want to miss this brand new drag show at Faction Brewing! Show starts at 8pm.
Recommended arrival is 7pm.
Tacos served by Bay Area Favorite - La Santa Torta
From stunning performances to delicious food and drinks sold on site, this is the best party in the Bay Area!
Whether you’re a long-time fan of drag or new to the scene, all are welcome to join us for a night of fun and entertainment. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
May will feature special guests Lydia Darling, Shania Twampson, Maria Twampson
Grab a cold one and stretch your way to bliss with our Beer & Yoga Flow event—perfect for beer lovers who want to find their inner Zen.
Get ready for a unique experience that combines the best of both worlds - yoga and beer! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind and have a great time with friends. Whether you're a yoga enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this event is for you. So grab your yoga mat and come join us for a refreshing and rejuvenating session. Namaste!
What to bring: Yoga Mat, Comfy Yoga Clothes, Water, & Open Mind.
Yoga Mat Rentals Available for $4
Come join us for the hottest comedy show in the bay area. As Laughs on Tap returns to Faction Brewing in Alameda. We're featuring a very special show headlined by Myles Weber ( MTV, DryBar) - Myles is nationally touring headliner who is former winner of the SF Comedy Competition. The Vallejo native has been seen on MTV, Comedy Central, and DryBar Comedy.
Also Scheduled to Appear
Chelsea Bearce - Punchline, Cobbs
Matt Walker - Big Pine Comedy Festival - Co-Host Meat Sweats Podcast
Haley Donovan
Jason Toupes - Host
and more
We are the only comedy show in the Bay Area that is Dog Friendly, 18+. No drink minimums and you can bring you're own food.
Tickets
General Admission $20
VIP Reserved Tables of 6 $20 per ticket - Includes a Free Beer Flight Sampler
50% Off Early Bird Tickets!
About this Grainbakers Class
At the end of the brewer’s day, we will use their fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread.
Each ticketholder will make one recipe. You may choose from:
Rosemary and Sea Salt Artisan Bread
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Artisan Bread
Italian Tomato & Herb
Class includes:
A bread-and-butter sampling
Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked goods
Recipe and instruction guide.
One finished oven-ready item to bake when you get home.
Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread.
Indoor Event - Rain or Shine
This time around we have 50 unique vendors, including 20 sellers who are new to the Punks Parade family.
As always you will be able to shop everything from clothing & jewelry, candles, bath & beauty products, records & collectibles, to oddities and home decor.
One of a kind items you won't find in ANY stores of any kind.
Live music:
PP is proud to present the legendary Texacala Jones from the iconic 80s band, Tex & the Horseheads
Also Project Skeleton, Creepy Crawlies, Pretty Frankenstein, Class of 77 and The Unfortunate Bastard
To die for food from Oakland locals, Aburaya, Gabba Gabba Pizza and Bay Area Muncheez
Doors are at noon. $5 entry for the whole day. All ages. Kids under 6 free
Are you ready for an exciting night out in Alameda?
You won’t want to miss this brand new drag show at Faction Brewing! Show starts at 8pm.
Recommended arrival is 7pm.
Tacos served by Bay Area Favorite - La Santa Torta
From stunning performances to delicious food and drinks sold on site, this is the best party in the Bay Area!
Whether you’re a long-time fan of drag or new to the scene, all are welcome to join us for a night of fun and entertainment. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
April will feature special guests Juannina Million and Dextra Denovo
Grab a cold one and stretch your way to bliss with our Beer & Yoga Flow event—perfect for beer lovers who want to find their inner Zen.
Get ready for a unique experience that combines the best of both worlds - yoga and beer! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind and have a great time with friends. Whether you're a yoga enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this event is for you. So grab your yoga mat and come join us for a refreshing and rejuvenating session. Namaste!
What to bring: Yoga Mat, Comfy Yoga Clothes, Water, & Open Mind.
Yoga Mat Rentals Available for $4
Grab a cold one and stretch your way to bliss with our Beer & Yoga Flow event—perfect for beer lovers who want to find their inner Zen.
Get ready for a unique experience that combines the best of both worlds - yoga and beer! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind and have a great time with friends. Whether you're a yoga enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this event is for you. So grab your yoga mat and come join us for a refreshing and rejuvenating session. Namaste!
What to bring: Yoga Mat, Comfy Yoga Clothes, Water, & Open Mind.
Yoga Mat Rentals Available for $4
Join us at Alameda’s first ever Home Electrification Fair on Saturday, March 16 from 1-4pm.
Learn more from electrification professionals and Alameda residents about how to electrify your home, which appliances to electrify, and rebates and credits you can earn. There’s free admission, and we’ll be raffling off climate-friendly gifts, Faction beers, City of Alameda swag, and a portable induction burner that plugs into a standard 110V outlet.
The Home Electrification Fair is organized and sponsored by the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA), City of Alameda, and Alameda Municipal Power. Learn more at www.alamedaca.gov/efair
Come join us for the hottest comedy show in the bay area. We're featuring an All-Headliner Showcase with 6 of the Bay Area's funniest comics. Our headliner - Gary Michael Anderson won 2023 San Francisco Comedy Competition. Anderson is a nationally touring headliner and head writer on the Ms. Pat Show.
Also Scheduled to Appear
Brooke Heinichen
Steven Asifo
Jalisa Robinson
Jason Toupes
We are the only comedy show in the Bay Area that is Dog Friendly, 18+. No drink minimums and you can bring you're own food.
General Admission $20
VIP Reserved Tables of 6 $23 per ticket - Includes a Free Beer Flight Sampler
With the homemade gnocchi you'll prepare in this hands-on cooking class, you'll have a sumptuous stand-in for pasta in any Italian dish. Let Chef Reya show you the secret to transforming tender potatoes into delightful dumplings that go wonderfully with your Old World favorites. Then, she'll show you how to prepare a zesty lemon garlic sauce for a light yet flavorful dressing.
Alameda's Angels is Alameda's newest premier drag show hosted by Summer Lynn Spears, located at Faction Brewing; every first Friday of the month!
Alameda’s Angels will feature local glamour and talent from the best drag queens in the bay area! At Alameda's Angels you can expect to see expensive outfits, big hair, lip syncing, burlesque dancing, and a whole lot of tricks!
March will feature special guests Lydia Darling and Sexxen City.
Food and drinks sold on site
Show starts at 8pm! Online ticket sales will have priority seating!
Grab a cold one and stretch your way to bliss with our Beer & Yoga Flow event—perfect for beer lovers who want to find their inner Zen.
Get ready for a unique experience that combines the best of both worlds - yoga and beer! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to unwind and have a great time with friends. Whether you're a yoga enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this event is for you. So grab your yoga mat and come join us for a refreshing and rejuvenating session. Namaste!
What to bring: Yoga Mat, Comfy Yoga Clothes, Water, & Open Mind.
Yoga Mat Rentals Available for $4
50 vendors selling records, music memorabilia, musical instruments, vintage clothing, tiki/Hawaiiana, handmade jewelry & gifts, books, videos, and much more!
FEATURING DJ'S PLAYING ALL VINYL, ALL DAY! Enjoy sets by Brett Stillo (The Flakes), Dr. Scott Bulleit), Joseph Curran, Johnny Bartlett (Phantom Surfers/The Ogres), Little Gris, and Sid Presley
FOOD & DRINK -
Satay By The Bay SF, Sweet Pipers, and Crazy Block Cheesecakes
Craft beer made on the premises by Faction Brewing
BROUGHT TO YOU BY - DJ Sid Presley, Faction Brewing, and Satay By The Bay SF
OUR SPONSORS -
Alternative Tentacles Records
Amoeba Music
Faction Brewing
Satay By The Bay SF
At our "Beers and Biospheres" terrarium workshop with The Real Plant Moms, you'll embark on a hands-on journey to create your own miniature world within a glass container. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of assembling a unique holiday terrarium, providing insights into plant selection, arrangement, and maintenance.
You'll be supplied with all the necessary materials to craft your biosphere, including a variety of plants, soil, custom handmade decorative elements, and a glass container. You will enjoy the casual and social atmosphere complemented by the refreshing taste of a craft beer provided with your ticket.
This workshop offers a perfect blend of relaxation, creativity, and a touch of holiday spirit. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or a first-time terrarium creator, "Beers and Biospheres" promises an enjoyable experience for all!
About this Grainbakers Class:
At the end of the brewer’s day, we will use their fresh spent grain and work it into your choice of something delicious to bake and eat!
Each ticketholder will make one recipe. You may choose from:
Rosemary and Sea Salt Artisan Bread
Pumpkin Spice Artisan Bread (REAL pumpkin)
Holiday Fruit & Nut Artisan Bread
Class includes:
A bread and butter sampling with different types of butter.
Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked goods
Recipe and instruction guide.
One finished oven-ready item to bake when you get home.
Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread.
Come on out to Alameda every Forth Sunday to shop 50 artists and makers, have some great food and experience amazing city views! Live music will also be at some of the events!
Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, art prints, soap, candles, etc.
No MLM or direct sales will be present.
This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume.
OAKLAND RHYTHM, the All-Star collection of Oakland-based Drummers, Dancers & Vocalists, present "CONNECTIONS", a vibrant celebration of how RHYTHM unites us all ! Featuring beats, grooves, moves and tunes from around the globe (Brazil, Guinea, Oakland, New Orleans), OAKLAND RHYTHM demonstrates, with wild abandon, how we can COME TOGETHER through the Drum - United & Connected.
Featuring Marcos Rodrigues Marcos, Halima Mahdee, Wade Peterson, Karen Smith, Al Lazard, Bobby Beats + MORE!
Live Music (Unplugged), Food Trucks, and over 40 vendors selling records, art, jewelry, oddities, apparel, candles, sweets, creepy home decor, and more!
Indoor Event - Rain or Shine
Brazil:BLESS, Oakland CA's Free-Wheeling SAMBA BAND, celebrates World Culture and Unity with it's dynamic HALLOWEEN SAMBA PARTY 2023!
Featuring vocalist CATIA MACHADO LUND, Guitar/Cavaquinho player BRIAN MORAN, Reed player ZACK PITT-SMITH and the pure percussive power of BRIAN RICE, BOBBY WALLACE + Special Guests!
Come on out to Alameda every Forth Sunday to shop 50 artists and makers, have some great food and experience amazing city views! Live music will also be at some of the events!
Products will be a wide variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knit goods, home decor, art prints, soap, candles, etc.
No MLM or direct sales will be present.
This event is FREE to attend! You only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume.
Nigeria’s legendary guitar master and singer Adesoji ”Soji” Odukogbe was, among other things, the lead guitarist for Fela Kuti for five years. Odukogbe draws on an extensive background in Nigerian Afrobeat, highlife, and spiritual music, bringing a unique sensibility to his highlife guitar interpretations.
This is pure AFRO-BEAT energy! Dance Floor Open!
After beginning his career in his home country of Ireland, Colum Tyrrell moved to New York City and quickly became one of the fastest rising comics in the scene. He is a regular at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand Comedy Club and Stand Up New York. A staple in the New York Comedy Podcast scene he can be heard on The Legion of Skanks, You Know What Dude, Are You Garbage? and Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. He launched The Colum Tyrrell Podcast in 2022 which is growing to be one of the more popular shows in New York and he recently made his television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Also scheduled to appear:
Connor Lonsdale
Darlene Bereznicki
and Jason Toupes
The Bay Area's testament to the enduring power of Colombian CUMBIA music, Los Bahianatos pump out irresistible classic Cumbias, Vllenato, música sabanera and salsa colombianas!!!! It's time to throw dance, CUMBIA style!
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