✨ East Bay February Kickoff
February starts strong in the East Bay with thoughtful events, live entertainment, and just enough energy to shake off the winter lull. This week leans into culture, connection, and cozy fun, with prices included so planning is easy.
📅 This Week at a Glance
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🎯 The Game Show Studio Experience
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🎶 The Addams Family
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🎤 Dark Star Orchestra
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🍷 Welcome to Breatwood – Wine Dinner
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🎶 Open Mic with Jamey Williams
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🎨 Candle Making Workshop
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🌿 Friends of Edgewood Natural Preserve: Weed Warriors
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Spotlight:
🎯 The Game Show Studio Experience
📍 2075 Diamond Blvd, Suite 275, Concord, CA 94520
🗓️ Open daily from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
💵 Start at $35.95
Looking for a fun outing the whole family can enjoy? Check out the ultimate game show experience at Game Show Studio Concord! 🎉 With engaging hosts, exciting rounds inspired by classic TV shows, and professional lighting and sound effects, it’s a perfect way for families to laugh, compete, and make memories together—big thanks to Cait Hudson for showing us how it’s done. Your reel had us cheering! 🙌
Event This Week
🎶 The Addams Family
📍2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
🗓️ Sunday, February 1 | 01:00 PM
🎟️ $50.69
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met.
🎤 Dark Star Orchestra
📍1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
🗓️ February 6 | 6:30 pm
🎟️ $69
Performing to critical acclaim for nearly 30 years and over 3300 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. The seven-piece band performs shows based on actual Grateful Dead set lists from their 30 years of touring, or creates unique sets from the Dead’s extensive catalog. This approach allows fans both young and old to share in the experience while offering a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon.
🍷 Welcome to Brentwood – Wine Dinner
📍301 Oak St, Brentwood, CA 94513
🗓️ Tuesday February 3rd | 6:00 PM
🎟️ $126 per person
Join us at Locanda Capri for a special five-course wine dinner featuring wines from Wente Winery of Livermore, thoughtfully paired with a chef-curated menu.
🎶 Open Mic with Jamey Williams
📍2025 Addison St, Berkeley, Ca 94704
🗓️ February 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free
In the spirit of early days of The Freight, we’re embracing a more intimate, café-style setting– salon vibes, spontaneous connection, and up-close performance magic. All genres of music-making are welcome as well as spoken word, poetry, comedic stylings, and more, and we’ll have a limited selection of instruments, mics, and amps on hand.
🎨 Candle Making Workshop
📍 2229 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
🗓️ February 6, 2026 | 8:00 PM
🎟️ $72
Choose from a variety of seasonal fragrances and we’ll walk you through the candle making process. All materials will be provided to make your own 8.5oz hand poured scented soy candle. Book your seat and enjoy the experience!
🌿 Friends of Edgewood Natural Preserve: Weed Warriors
📍10 Old Stage Coach Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062
🗓️ Friday, February 6, 2026 | 9:00 PM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ Free
Come help the California Native Plant Society’s Edgewood Weed Warriors program and protect Edgewood’s amazing biodiversity by controlling and removing invasive, non-native plants. We’ll have great opportunities to see native wildflowers and other plants, and to learn about local ecology from other volunteers and local experts.
🍽️ Local Flavor: Cozy Spot of the Week
📍6317 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 |⏰ It is open from February 1 to 6, 2026 | 🎟️ price range of $12 to $24 per person
It is widely considered one of the coziest spots in the East Bay, featuring an inviting interior with exposed brick walls, dark wood accents, and a long, bustling zinc bar. The atmosphere is energetic and lively, making it just as suitable for an upscale date night as it is for a high-end business lunch.
Because it is a perennial neighborhood favorite, the space is often packed with a mix of local foodies and visitors. It strikes a perfect balance between neighborhood tavern and fine dining destination, consistently earning accolades from the Michelin Guide for its high-quality cooking and soulful hospitality.
❤️ Give Back This Week
February kicks off with meaningful ways to help locally:
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Food Bank Volunteer Shifts – Free
Help at local food banks by sorting, packing, or distributing meals. Your time ensures families have access to nutritious food, reduces food insecurity, and strengthens community connections. Volunteers often work alongside others, making it a great way to meet like-minded people. -
Community Cleanups – Free
Join cleanup efforts in parks, streets, and public spaces. Your participation keeps neighborhoods safe and welcoming. From picking up litter to planting flowers, your efforts improve the environment and foster community pride. -
Fundraiser Events – $10–$25 (varies)
Support local nonprofits by attending events, participating in auctions, or making small donations. Your contributions help sustain programs that provide vital services—from youth education to health initiatives—while strengthening the nonprofit community.
🏠 Just Listed: East Bay Homes You’ll Love
3826 Danbury Way, Fairfield, CA 94533
5 BEDS | 3.5 BATHS | 3,101 SQFT
This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is built for living big. A main-floor primary suite anchors effortless everyday living, while the chef’s kitchen sets the stage for gatherings of any size.
936 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
3 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS | 2,684 SQFT
Welcome to 936 Mountain Blvd, a beautifully maintained home in the heart of Montclair, where comfort, convenience, and natural beauty come together. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers an ideal balance of peaceful hillside living without feeling too tucked away, with quick access to Highway 13 and just one mile from Montclair Village.
100 Karen Ln, Martinez, CA 94553
4 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,656 SQFT
Great opportunity for first-time buyers! This inviting single-story home offers a comfortable and flexible layout, including a garage conversion that provides additional living space, ideal for a family room, home office, or guest area.
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🌟 Catch You Next Week…
Here’s to a cozy and engaging week filled with art, music, nature, and community vibes—thoughtfully curated to help you plan with clarity and ease.
Stay local & stay inspired,
Ryan DeAmaral
Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider
