The Closing of 88-Year-Old Albany Twin Movie Theater is a Story That's All Too Familiar
The beloved Albany Twin theater, in operation for 88 years, has abruptly closed its doors due to inability to negotiate a new rental agreement. This is one of many casualties of the pandemic that has closed movie theaters across the Bay Area.
Intimate stand-up comedy shows pull crowds to eclectic array of East Bay hangouts
A group of comedians is bringing the laughs with small, affordable and sometimes BYOB comedy shows in eclectic venues around the Bay. These include a bicycle cafe, board game shop and fun and funky bars in Oakland and Richmond – plus one quirky event in a "hackerspace" in Mountain View.
The Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival returns to Oakland after pandemic hiatus
A favorite event among the denizens of the Oakland hills is starting up again this weekend for the first time since 2019. The Montclair Beer, Wine, & Music Festival runs from noon to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Attendees get unlimited samples of beer and wine from over forty different vendors.