Free Party on Friday!

For all the locals, there's something called the "Best of the East Bay Party" next Friday evening. Aelf and I are planning to go 'cause our current and former dance teachers will be performing from 8:15-9:15, but check out all the other stuff that's happening:

August 7, 5 p.m.-midnight, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland. All ages, free admission

To celebrate the winners of the Best of the East Bay, we are throwing the biggest performing and visual arts party in the East Bay. Join us!

Amoeba Music Main Stage – Featuring Superfinos VTO, Maldroid, Heavenly States, The Thrill of it All, Mystic Rage, Swann Danger, Souls of Mischief, C U Next Weekend (Shampu), Dizzy Balloon, Social Unrest, Fracas, and Goapele

DAI Style Lounge -Exhibiting over 30 local, independent designers including fashion shows, make overs and salon services

Chabot Space & Science Center Kids Party Zone –Live music from BandWorks, entertainers, magic shows, art projects, learning and hands-on activities for 10 and under

Plus:

Eight stages featuring a wide range of live music
Film screenings, dance, theatre, and live art making
Tattoo art exhibition
Performance Motorcycle Exhibition by Godspeed and Custom/Classic Car Show
Contact sports and professional wrestling ring
Outdoor village of food, drinks, artists, retailers, and nonprofits
Subterranean all-star DJ party
A pinball arcade
Spectacles galore

Food options:
Burgermeister, Otaez, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, Whole Foods, Spice Monkey, O My Dawg, Cugini Pasta and Wood Fired Pizza, Scream Sorbet, Awaken Café, Ethiopia Restaurant, Great American Barbecue


But if for no other reason, go to check out this guy wrestling in the ring!