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Friday, June 5, 2015

Free & Cheap Festivals and Events June 6th & 7th in San Jose, San Francisco, Berkeley, San Leandro, Oakland and Alameda

I love this time of year, summer is just around the corner. I’m getting out the sundresses, shorts and sandals. I plan on going to free music in the parks, festivals, and children activities with my granddaughter. I put together twelve events and festivals going on in the Bay Area June 6^th & 7^th. Also a link for other events that you may enjoy. So dust off those summer clothes and get out there and enjoy!

National Trails Day 2015: Volunteer Outdoors Saturday, June 6 – 8:30 am | Cost: FREE* | San Francisco Bay Area

Celebrate National Trails Day, the nation’s largest celebration of trails and the outdoors, in the Golden Gate National Parks on June 6, 2015. The Trails Forever Team and partner organizations, One Tam, REI, and American Hiking Society, will host a series of trail and habitat service projects.

http://sf.funcheap.com/national-trails-day-bay-area/

2015 Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest | Alameda Saturday, June 6 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Robert Crown Memorial State Beach Park

Start your creative juices flowing and get ready to bring your shovel and buckets to the beach to create a unique piece of art at the annual Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest on Alameda’s Robert Crown Memorial State Beach.

http://sf.funcheap.com/annual-sand-castle-contest-alameda/

2015 Union Street Festival June 6^th & 7 All Day | SF

The Union Street Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest free annual events and launches the start of the city’s summer street festivals. Join more than 100,000 attendees in the heart of the historic shopping and residential district of Cow Hollow.

http://sf.funcheap.com/san-franciscos-union-street-ecourban-festival/

Bank of America Free Museum Weekend

Saturday, June 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE* | San Francisco Bay Area

Holders of Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit cards and debit cards get free admission to six Bay Area museums and two Sacramento museums for the first weekend each month. Bank of America Free Museum Weekend First weekend of each month.

http://sf.funcheap.com/bank-of-america-free-museum-weekend-21/

2015 Bay Area Book Festival: Literary Block Party & Magic Book Castle | Berkeley Saturday, June 6^th & 7^th – All Day | Cost: FREE | MLK Jr. Civic Center Park (Berkeley)

The inaugural Bay Area Book Festival is a free world-class international celebration of the past, present, and future of the book and taking place indoors and outdoors in Berkeley. 300 diverse authors from the Bay Area, California, the nation, and world, from prize-winners to stellar emerging voices.

http://sf.funcheap.com/2015-bay-area-book-festival-literary-block-party-magic-book-castle-berkeley/

Noodle Mania Zine-Making Workshop Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Oakland FREE Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre (McLaren Park)

Celebrate the art of sound. Megapolis Audio Festival is happening in Oakland. Come be part of my collaborative zine, Noodle Mania.

Workshop Description:

Make a zine, share a true story, and eat noodles! Noodle Mania is a DIY audio documentary art project that provides a forum in print, online, and in person for people to share true stories about their lives and practice art making.

http://sf.funcheap.com/noodle-mania-zinemaking-workshop-oakland/

Omino Day 2015: All Day DJ & World Music Festival SF Saturday, June 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Saturday, June 6, 2015 | 9:30 am to 4 pm Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)

Omino Day is a free day-long outdoor music festival which provides a social, musical, artistic, and cultural celebration for the families and youth of San Francisco.

http://sf.funcheap.com/ominoday-day-dj-music-festival-mclaren-park/

106th Annual Cherry Festival & Parade: En Vogue Live | San Leandro Saturday, June 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Leandro

The San Leandro Cherry Festival is a long-standing San Leandro tradition celebrating the city’s past, present and future. The Cherry Festival offers attendees the option to partake in food, a beer garden serving local craft beers, live entertainment, handmade arts and crafts, a special Kids Zone.

http://sf.funcheap.com/san-leandro-cherry-festival/

2015 Sub ZERO Festival: Outdoor Music & Art Festival | San Jose

Saturday, June 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)

Come check out the annual Sub ZERO Festival, a DIY, artistically bent, hi/lo-tech mashup focused on emerging and present subcultures thriving in the region, where street meets geek in San Jose’s SoFA District on the first Friday and Saturday of June.

http://sf.funcheap.com/subzero-festival-san-jose/

Off the Grid: Presidio Picnic & Food Truck Party Sunday, June 7 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Main Post Lawn Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnic at the Presidio from 11 am to 4 pm every Sunday through the fall at the Main Parade Ground Lawn. Expect yummy offerings available for purchase from San Francisco’s favorite eateries and food trucks, Mimosa and Bloody Mary drink kits.

http://sf.funcheap.com/off-the-grid-presidio-picnic-food-truck-party-sf-68/

La Peña 40th Anniversary Party: Puerto Rican Dance & Afro-Cuban Drums | Berkeley Sunday, June 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | La Peña Cultural Center

La Peña Cultural Center celebrates 40 years of art and activism in the Bay and beyond throughout the month of June, kicking off with an open house, a facility-wide art exhibit, free music and dance classes, and more. “La Pena” means gathering place.

http://sf.funcheap.com/la-pea-40th-anniversary-party-puerto-rican-dance-afrocuban-drums-berkeley/

San Francisco International Arts Festival: Final Day Sunday, June 7 – 2:15 pm | Cost: FREE* | Fort Mason Center

The Eyes and Ears Foundation present the annual San Francisco Arts Festival featuring two weeks of art programs, exhibits and performances happening at the Fort Mason Center. The theme for 2015 is Bearing Witness: Surveillance in the Drone Age and the events and exhibits.

http://sf.funcheap.com/san-francisco-international-arts-festival-final-day-fort-mason/

http://sf.funcheap.com/weekend/

Saturday, January 10, 2015

NIGHTLIFE STEPPIN OUT

NIGHTLIFE STEPPIN OUT
BY. Amero

Ok people its Saturday night and another weekend of Saturday night live
will have you going insane been there done that. So you wanna step out so
call a friend or two and everybody revved up and down to go. Only thing is
you guys are looking to have a great time in a place where the energy is
positive and the drinks are flowing. A Place where the ambiance seduces
you into a trance of fun and socialization.Then Ambiance Entertainments
Saturday nights at Club Infused 1217 Wildwood Ave. Sunnyvale, CA is
where you need to stop by. They have drink specials and bottle service
also. If you go to the Ambiance Ent. Facebook page you can find out how
to throw birthdays and record release parties. I love the venue and its for
the ‘Grown and Sexy’. Check it out if you're in the area.
So you're not feeling the club tonite but still wanna get out with the friends
I got you.

One of my late night indulgences is Hookah Beats on fourth
and St. John in San Jose, Ca. They have a variety of awesome Hookah
flavors to try and the music is set to where you can still socialize and dance
on the floor with ease. Instead of getting drunk and smoking a bunch of
smelly cigarettes you can enjoy some mango vanilla smoke instead. or
you can just dance away whatever floats your boat but one things for sure
you will have a good time. They don't sell liquor but they have plenty of
refreshments and snacks so slide thru try it out or not… LOVE PEACE
AND HAIR GREASE.

Hookah Beats
https://www.facebook.com/HookahBeats
http://www.hookahbeats.com/
115 N 4th Street, Suite 115
San Jose, CA 95112

CLUB INFUSED
1217 Wildwood Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://www.ambianceent.com/#!location/csxp

Two Great Places To Eat In San Jose California, Fogo De Chao and Veggie Grill

ON THA ROAD WITH AMERO!!
By. Amero
After reading the headline you should be overjoyed and salivating at the
opportunity to hang out with ‘the kid’. I'm like the jolliest person in the world
except for Santa. I'm going to take you for a spin today and San Jose is our
stomping ground for some good eats. If you have read any of my blogs
you know by now that I'm all over the place. My thoughts are sporadic and
my actions even more spontaneous. As always I'm more than prepared
to entertain you on this trip. I have planned two options for us to go eat at
since i really don't know what you like, but these restaurants are sure to
please.

The first place is called Fogo De Chao which is a Brazilian steakhouse
renowned for its gaucho style of preparing meat originating in Porto Alegre,
Brazil. I don't know where to start. Ok I lied. I do know where and that's the
gourmet salad bar which is absolutely amazing and a total setup. From
Smoked Salmon to Prosciutto and Italian Salami. Artichoke Hearts, Jumbo
Asparagus and many signature cheeses. Please don't be dumb like me on
my first time here and get blinded by the amazing variety of the salad bar
and load up a ridiculously large plate of fresh and tasty treats because you
haven't even tasted any of the 16 cuts of meat that will be bestowed upon
your table for you. The table side service in which you use tongs to grab
choice cuts of meat literally off the skewer adds to the ambiance of the
restaurant. Fogo has bacon wrapped Fillet Mignon, Beef Ancho or Rib-Eye
they also have Cordeiro or lamb and also chicken and pork. The signature
or my favorite of all was the Picanha which is a portrait worthy cut of Sirloin.
The marbling of the meat is exemplary and don't come with your ‘WELL
DONE’ wishes because we won't be sitting together long if so! The flavor is
packed in every bite i can't say enough about how they make your tummy
happy. They boast an award winning wine list so if we have room for more
we can indulge. Fogo is great because they offer imported cheeses cured
meats and a fresh and delicious dessert menu. OK, so you're not into the
whole stuff yourself till you die movement.I get it. You are more eccentric
and chose to be more conservative with your lifestyle and your wallet.

Lets do Veggie Grill. Veggie Grill is a
healthy alternative to eating out that combines fresh vibrant flavors with
organic and gluten friendly ingredients. Veggie Grill takes pride in being a
sustainable practice business that goes above and beyond normal industry
requirements. I had the Buffalo wings and I really enjoyed them. My entree
was the Bombay Bowl and it was the BOMBAY!!! Fresh is my attitude and
the food here is fresh. I love this place because you leave out feeling better
than you came in. The menu is large and there's something for everybody
including the kids (just don't tell them what it is).
Whether you wanna gorge and pillage or be thoughtful and conscious we
got two options. What's it going to be?

Fogo de Chão

377 Santana Row, Ste. 1090 San Jose, CA 95128
San Jose, CA 95128
Ph. 408.244.7001

The Veggie Grill

3055 Olin Avenue, Suite 1030
San Jose, CA 95128
Ph. 408.296.6473

Friday, October 24, 2014

Halloween Parties In The

Halloween Parties In The Bay Area

October is my favorite time of year. Fall is in the air. The leaves on the trees are falling and turning beautiful colors. It also happens to be my birthday month and Halloween is in October. There are Halloween parties all over the Bay Area for adults. Some of the cities that you can go are San Francisco, San Jose, Redwood City and Santa Clara. If you like dressing up in costumes just like you did when you were a kid, put on your best costumes you just might win a prize.

Ambiance Entertainment 30 Plus Club Infused 1217 Wildwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, Saturday, Oct 25 10:00pm

http://events.sfgate.com/sunnyvale_ca/events/show/371747939-30-plus-saturdays-halloween-bash

Monster Manic 2014 - Count Dracula's Halloween Ball

Fri Oct 31, The Julia Morgan Ballroom San Francisco, 9pm - 2am Cost $29 - $35

http://www.sfstation.com/monster-manic-2014-count-draculas-halloween-ball-e2154601

Halloween Goes Hollywood Dead Or Alive The Sequal Fri Oct 31 Bentley Reserve San Francisco 9pm - 2am $30 - $62.50

http://www.sfstation.com/halloween-goes-hollywood-dead-or-alive-the-sequal-e2154582

Annual Halloween Party Spooky DJs & more Fri Oct 31 Starlight Room San Francisco 8pm - 2am $15 - $30

Freaks Come Out At Night Friday, October 31, 2014 08:00 PM

Summit Sheraton Hotel, 399 Silicon Valley Blvd., San Jose

http://clubzone.com/places/summit-sheraton-hotel/

Fahrenheit’s Halloween Bash Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge 99 EAST San Fernado ST. San Jose 11:00pm – 2pm $5

http://clubzone.com/events/fahrenheits-halloween-bash/

Boo! – Silicon Valley’s premiere Halloween Party! SP2 Communal Bar and Restaurant 72 North Almaden Avenue San Jose 9am-2pm

http://clubzone.com/events/boo-silicon-valleys-premiere-halloween-party/

Halloween Soul Train Dance Party Friday, Oct 31 9pm Club Fox Redwood City, CA $10 adv / $15 day of show

http://www.zvents.com/redwood_city_ca/events/show/371540955-halloween-soul-train-dance-party

Huge South Bay Halloween Party Hyatt Regency Santa Clara 5101 Great America Pkwy Oct 31, 2014 8pm

http://www.kicktickets.com/santa-clara/93808/2014/10/31/huge-south-bay-halloween-party-hyatt-regency-santa-clara

Friday, November 29, 2013

R&B, Jazz and Hip Hop Concerts For the Holiday Season

I put together a lineup of concerts for the months of November and December. At venues in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. Get out there and enjoy!

Yoshi’s San Francisco

Bobby V with Naughty by Nature Nov. 30, 2013

KRS One with Aga Zaryan Dec. 5, 2013

Mike Stern with Randy Becker Dec. 7^th – 8^th, 2013

Sheila E Dec. 13^th -14^th 2013

Count Basie Orchestra Dec. 20^th – 21^st, 2013

Yoshi’s Oakland

Jon B Dec. 27^th – 28^th, 2013

http://thrillcall.com/venue/Yoshis_in_San_Francisco_CA

Goapele Nov. 14^th – 17^th, 2013

En Vogue Nov. 29^th – 30^th, 2013

Lee Rittenour with Dave Grusin Dec. 13^th – 14^th, 2013

Tony! Toni! Tone! Dec. 19^th – 22^nd, 2013

Con Funk Shun Dec. 27^th – 29^th, 2013

Bobby Caldwell Dec. 30^th – 31^st, 2013

http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=11

SAP Center (formerly HP Pavilion) San Jose

Sean Jones Jazz Trumpeter Nov. 20^th, 2013

Beyonce Dec. 2^nd, 2013

Jay-Z Dec. 11^th, 2013

https://tickets-center.com/ResultsVenue.aspx?vname=HP+Pavilion&venid=31&nid=1&ppcsrc=1-HY-MISC-HP+Pavil&cid=36551020505&akwd=hp%20pavilion%20concerts&mt=b&network=g&dist=s&adposition=1t2&device=c&ismobile=false&devicemodel=&placement=&target=&param1=&param2=&aceid=&random=527851230947597226&vxt=1&gclid=CI2jqqXU4roCFco9Qgod_kcAeg

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Labor Day Festivals Going on in the Bay Area

Labor Day weekend are the last days of summer barbeques, hanging out with family and friends. I put together a list of a few festivals and events going on in the San Jose San Francisco bay area. Go out and enjoy yourself this weekend.