Image courtesy of Oaklandside.
On June 19, the United States celebrates the history and cultural contributions of Black Americans.
Juneteenth -- sometimes referred to as Jubilee Day or Freedom Day -- is commemorated on this day in remembrance of the announcement of General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865. With the order, freedom was secured for the enslaved people of Texas, the last Confederate state that legally allowed slavery.
Celebrated in some regions of the U.S.
Win two tickets to see “THE PROM” as BroadwaySF presents in its opening night at Golden Gate Theatre on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30pm.
BART launches its first-ever short story contest for Bay Area writers.
In celebration of BART’s 50th anniversary this September, BART is proud to announce our first-ever short fiction contest "BART Lines."
With "BART Lines," BART will shine a light on the literary voices that make the Bay Area unique, diverse, and creative. Our riders keep BART moving, and we want to highlight the best writing that the region has to offer and showcase it in our stations.
Walnut Creek Restaurant Week is coming June 19-26 and we want to send you there with a $50 gift card in celebration! Enter to win one of the following:
A vegan holiday spread from Polk Gulch's Vegan Picnic. Photo courtesy of Vegan Picnic.
Creative plant-based eateries are having a moment within the food trend sphere. And though the Bay Area is home to countless vegan eateries, the level of inventive ways in which vegan food is being conceived and served is reaching new heights. These chefs and restaurateurs craft menus and dining experiences that appeal to non-meat eaters and meat-eaters alike. We’ve pulled some great examples of plant-based restaurants that serve delicious food that happens to be vegan.
The Cal Shakes season has opened with "Romeo y Juliet" and we want to send you and a guest to see it on Saturday, June 18 at 2pm in the beautiful outdoors at Bruns Amphitheatre in Orinda. Enter to win!
See Shakespeare’s most iconic tale of young love presented in a world premiere bilingual adaptation by Karen Zacarías. Director KJ Sanchez returns to the Bruns to reimagine these star-crossed lovers!
Image courtesy of Dynamo Donuts and Coffee.
Whether you spell it “donut” or “doughnut,” the concept is essentially the same: a round piece of dough with a hole in the middle fried to golden perfection.
In recent years, the humble donut has become somewhat of an art form, especially in the Bay Area, where dozens of shops are slinging donuts that may be best described as “elevated.” Whether you take your donut classic-style, with sugar or glaze, or are looking for something a little more adventurous (chewy mochi do
Bikes are playing a big role in our ridership recovery. We are seeing more of our riders bringing their bikes on board for car-free work commutes and fun trips exploring the Bay Area. Trains are less crowded than before the pandemic, and BART is working on new ways to make it easier than ever to bring your bike on BART.
A holiday with roots stretching back to the middle ages, Father’s Day is the perfect reason to celebrate the fathers – and father figures – in your life.
The Alameda County Fair hits the fairgrounds in Pleasanton on June 17 and we want to send you with family and friends - enter to win a 4-pack of general admission tickets - good any day the fair is open June 17 through July 11. Twenty-five winners will take the prize!