๐ย East Bay Post-Valentineโs Week Guide
Valentineโs Day may be the headline, but this week is really about connection in all its forms, dates, friends, solo time, and community. Expect post-Valentine specials, live performances, creative outlets, and low-pressure ways to enjoy winter in the East Bay, with prices listed for easy planning.
๐ This Week at a Glance
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๐ Major League Table Tennis
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๐ถ Stanley Clarke – School Days 50th
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๐ Just Dance Ballroom Salsa Mondays
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๐ธ Once
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๐ถ Sounds of the Americas: A Mariachi Valentine
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๐ฅ Hacienda Crossings Announces Lunar New Year Celebration
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Spotlight:
๐ง ย Trivia Night! Win Cool Prizes!
๐2112 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
๐๏ธ Feb 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm
๐ตFree
Put your brain to the test, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of fun at Retro Junkie. Wednesdays are all about good vibes, friendly competition, and unexpected laughsโwhether youโre here to flex your trivia skills, hang out with friends, or stick around for the after-hours energy. Come for the games, stay for the atmosphere, and make it a midweek night worth looking forward to.
Events This Week
ย ๐ Major League Table Tennis
๐2005 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA
ย ๐๏ธ Sunday Feb. 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM
ย ๐๏ธ ย Start at $24.10
Enjoy world-class table tennis entertainment with two complete match experiences. Perfect for the ultimate table tennis fan! All ages welcome. General Admission and Courtside tickets availableโseating within your ticket category is first-come, first-served. Arrive early to secure the best seats in your section.
๐ถย Stanley Clarke – School Days 50th
๐510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607.
๐๏ธ ย February 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM.
๐๏ธ $61.10
Four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained โliving legendโ status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012, Return to Forever won a Grammy Award andย a Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Forever.
๐ย Just Dance Ballroom Salsa Mondays
๐2500 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
๐๏ธ ย Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
๐๏ธ $17
Join a fun Monday salsa night in Oakland with lessons and social dancing. Held at Just Dance Ballroom, the evening features a 7 PM beginner salsa class and 8 PM intermediate class with John & Liz from Salsamania Dance Productions, followed by a salsa/bachata social from 9:15 PM onward. Drop-in classes cost $17 each or $30 for both (social included); no partner or experience needed
๐ธOnce
๐2640 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
ย ๐๏ธ Feb 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM.
ย ๐๏ธ $19 to $66
From the very first note,ย Onceย pulls you in and doesnโt let go. Setย in Dublin, an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant meet and instantly find a connection through their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, sparks and chords fly, and their chemistry reaches a new level of songwriting they couldnโt achieve alone. Their friendship quickly evolves into a beautiful but complicated love story, underscored by a bevy of gorgeous melodies, emotionally charged pleas, and passionate collaboration.
๐ถย Sounds of the Americas: A Mariachi Valentine
๐1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek
ย ๐๏ธ Feb 15, 2026 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
ย ๐๏ธStart $15
Love is in the airโfrom Ginasteraโs love story Estancia, which includes the famous โMalambo,โ to a thrilling celebration with the renowned UC Davis Mariachi Ensemble. This concert showcasing the rhythms and melodies of Central and South America is not to be missed!
๐ฅย Hacienda Crossings Announces Lunar New Year Celebration
๐Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568
ย ๐๏ธ Sunday, February 15 | 1:00 โ 3:00 PM
ย ๐๏ธ Free
Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center is excited to invite the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a vibrant, family-friendly afternoon featuring cultural performances and festive activities. This free event will feature traditional entertainment and interactive experiences honoring the Lunar New Year, creating a joyful and welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages.
๐ฝ๏ธย Local Flavor: Casual Favorites & Comfort Food
๐1901 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 |โฐย Monday-Saturday 5 pm-9 pm, Sunday 4 pm-9 pm | ๐๏ธ $26 โ $60
The Park Street Tavern is a cozy Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar located on Park Street in Alameda, California. It serves a menu influenced by Greek and Italian traditions, with fresh, natural ingredients and an extensive drink selection. The tavern offers dinner service, a full bar with cocktails and wine, catering options, and space for private events and parties.
Inside, youโll find a cozy yet lively atmosphere that works well for date nights, casual dinners, or celebrations with friends and family. The menu features a range of appetizers (like spanakopita and prawns), hearty entrรฉes such as grilled lamb chops, steak, salmon, pasta, and flavorful Mediterranean classics, plus vegetarian and lighter options.
๐ Just Listed: East Bay Homes Youโll Love
1845 San Anselmo Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
ย 3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,287 SQFT
Beautifully remodeled single-story home offering modern comfort and peace of mind. This move-in-ready property features a brand-new roof, a repaired HVAC system, and a new electrical panel, giving buyers confidence in both style and systems. Inside, enjoy a fully renovated interior with a stunning new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and fresh interior and exterior paint throughout.
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ย 2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,747 SQFT
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath home with 1,747โฏsqโฏft over 2 levels. Features an attached 2-car garage, a serene neighborhood, and low-maintenance living with an HOA of $973/month. Trust sale โ perfect opportunity!
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ย 3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,198 SQFT
Nestled at the end of a court in desirable Pleasant Hill, this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a stunning, modern kitchen with quality finishes, ample cabinetry, and an open flow ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
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๐ย Catch You Next Week…
Hereโs to a cozy and engaging week filled with art, music, nature, and community vibesโthoughtfully curated to help you plan with clarity and ease.
Stay local & stay inspired,
Ryan DeAmaral
Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider











