San Francisco Chronicle columnist Heather Knight and culture critic Peter Hartlaub with BART's own Alicia Trost. Photo courtesy of Heather Knight.
Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show—is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music. Enter to win a pair of tickets to see "Jagged Little Pill" at 7:30pm on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco!
Win 2 tickets to experience the Autumn Lights Festival in Oakland at Lake Merritt on Thursday, Oct. 13!
Fall has officially arrived and with it, fall events are hitting the scene! The Autumn Lights Festival is a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience at Oakland's Lake Merritt. Prepare to be dazzled, mesmerized and amazed by this magical event where you will experience 50 locally-produced illuminated art displays sparkling and beaming throughout Oakland's beloved municipal gardens from 6-11pm!
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If you’re seeking charm near BART, there’s no better place to spend an afternoon than Rockridge, a bustling neighborhood in Oakland that’s home to adorable shops, bars, and restaurants.
From longstanding bookstores and record shops to vegan joints with excellent cocktails, there’s a little slice of joy that caters to just about anybody in Rockridge.
Most of the action here lies along College Avenue. Head either north or south down the street and you’re sure to find something that delights.
It's time to dress in your Halloween best. Photo courtesy of Fshoq!
It's the time of year where haunts reign supreme, and we all are looking for the thrill of Halloween without paying an arm and a leg. We've found some wicked cheap Halloween events that are under $20... and BARTable! From family-friendly to adults-only, there are events for everyone. Get your costumes ready and cue the haunted music...
On Sept. 11, BART celebrated 50 years since its 1972 opening. BARTable continues the celebration by giving away four 50th Anniversary Edition posters - each depicting a slice of BART's history from the photo archives. Five lucky winners will take the prize!
Enter to win two tickets to one of the following shows at Berkeley's Freight & Salvage in celebration of "Celebrate the Freight" month:
Enter to win two tickets to experience Diego Rivera's "America" at SFMOMA, now open through January 2!
Discover more than 150 paintings, frescoes, and drawings by Diego Rivera, one of the twentieth-century's most prolific and revolutionary artists. This new exhibit presents the most in-depth examination of the global artist’s work in over two decades.
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A glorious small-town vibe awaits visitors to Lafayette, which has its very own BART station positioned in the center of town. Located between Berkeley and Walnut Creek, this little gem of a town is full of great places to explore and things to do once you step off the train.
Here’s how we’d spend 36 minutes (or more) in Lafayette, California.
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