40
Turning 40 and celebrating it all! Here’s the long-awaited birthday week extravaganza.
Join for as little or as much as you’d like! There’s something in here for everyone 🙂
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Nearest Airports:
Oakland San Francisco Bay Area Airport (OAK)
10 mi away
Take BART (yellow or red line) to 12th St. or Rideshare
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
22 mi away
Take BART (yellow or red line) to 12th St. or Rideshare
Depending on your arrival, this route can be severely congested via car
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
40 mi away
NOT recommended (unless you plan to stay in the South Bay)
Recommend renting a car or coordinating a carpool to get to Oakland
Take BART (green or blue line >> transfer at Bay Fair to yellow or red line) to 12th St. or Rideshare
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These festivities are centered in and around Oakland, Ca. While y’all know I love to travel, it means that world to me to have you all traveling into the Bay Area (specifically, Oakland) to celebrate with me!
There are plenty of hotels/airbnbs in the surrounding areas.
Here are a few I’d recommend for you:AC Hotel Oakland Downtown (431 ft. away)
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown(431 ft away)
Oakland Marriott City Center (0.4 mi away)
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown – City Center(0.5 mi away)
Kissel Uptown Oakland – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (0.7 mi away)
Sonesta Emeryville – San Francisco Bay Bridge(2.2 mi away)
Executive Inn & Suites Hotel of Oakland (2.2 mi away)
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area(2.3 mi away)
PARKING:
I’d highly recommend securing parking with your accommodations, and relying on public transportation and ridesharing as much as possible, to minimize the chance of theft (i.e. bipping). Opt to park in secured lots when possible. In the event that you DO park on the street for any reason, leave ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN YOUR VEHICLE. This includes your trunk and glove boxes. Pretty please!
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Two birds with one stone! I’m currently offering a mini-shoot special. You mind as well book a session with me while you’re in town! (If you are interested, and can’t find an available time during your trip, let me know and we can find a time to squeeze you in!
This jam-packed week is a medley of all the things I love. I’d be delighted to have you at any and all of these events! Please do consider what works for you and RSVP accordingly. Getting a head count will allow me to prepare for each event with you in mind. Unless you have already been warned, this is a choose your own adventure kinda progressive. Of course, between these events, feel free to plan your time as you see fit. You’ll see some of my favorite places attached below for some inspiration.
Requesting that you prioritize your presence on Friday Night and Saturday!
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11.3
SF Art Show*
TBA
San Francisco, Ca
This just in!!!
More info to come!
11.7
Dinner Party
undisclosed
Oakland, Ca
Saturday, November 7th
*invite only*
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Enjoy some of my favorite places in the Bay. Take a look at some spots you’d like to add to your itinerary:
Food
Sobre Mesa, Oakland, CA
June’s Pizza, Oakland, CA
Kinfolx Coffee, Oakland, CA
Nirvana Soul Coffee, San Francisco/San Jose/Cupertino, CA
Lucuma Kitchen and Bar, Oakland, CA
Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts, Oakland, CA
AlaMar Dominican Kitchen, Oakland, CA
Minto’s Jamaican Patties & Juice Bar, Oakland, CA
Town Biscuits, Oakland, CA
Cholita Linda, Oakland, CA
FOB Kitchen, Oakland, CA
Burdell, Oakland, CA
Marufuku Ramen, Oakland, CA
Itani Ramen, Oakland, CA
Jackie’s Place, San Jose, CA
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill, San Jose/Menlo Park, CA
Smokin Woods BBQ, Oakland, CA
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, Alameda, CA
Jupiter, Berkeley, CA
Prescott Market, Oakland, CA
Public Market, Emeryville, CA
RH San Francisco | The Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building, San Francisco, CA
Chotto Matte, San Francisco, CA
Nightlife
Golden Ratio, Oakland, CA
Yoshi’s, Oakland, CA
Lucy Blue, Oakland, CA
Town Bar & Lounge, Oakland, CA
Sessions on 15th, Oakland, CA
Bar Shiru, Oakland, CA
Night Heron, Oakland, CA
Hello Stranger, Oakland, CA
Legionnaire Karaoke Saloon, Oakland, CA
Torch Oakland Rooftop Bar, Oakland, CA
Dawn Club, San Francisco, CA
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
Nature
Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA
Montclair Railroad Trail, Oakland, CA
Bridgeview Trail, Oakland, CA
Berkeley Rose Garden, Berkeley, CA
Botanical Gardens, San Francisco, CA
Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco, CA
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland, CA
Hayward Japanese Gardens, Hayward, CA
Alameda Beach, Alameda, CA
Art
Oakland Museum of Art, Oakland, CA
Huey P. Newton, Oakland, CA
Black Panther Party Museum, Oakland, CA
Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA
De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA
Clarion Alley, San Francisco, CA
Tourist Stuff?!
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA
Baker Beach, San Francisco, CA
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA
Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA
Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
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