You got to know somebody to get into this fantastic Italian Social Club. Once you have the…read moreinvitation, you are set for a fantistic dinner and social experience. Just entering the building you know your in for a good time. There are two bars and one is located in their old time dance floor auditorium. The drinks are reasonably priced and get you primed for dinner. They ring the dinner bell at 7:00. The dinning hall is loud and festive. You sit at round tables of 8 people. Do not worry if you do not know anybody because by the end of the meal you will all be best friends. The Galileo Club serves dinner family style. It starts out with a plate of anti-pasta, rolls, then salad, pasta, an entree and finally dessert with a shot of brandy. At the time of this writing the price was only 30 dollars. Wow!!! Did I mention wine was included and the pasta plates are refilled upon request. The Galileo Club is a fun place to socialize and have a great meal.

Great Italian club great food located in Richmond…read more I'm glad to be a member beautiful bocce ball courts, fantastic food, and great people Joke

There were a lot of cars here this year. There were also a lot people enjoying these cars from the…read morechrome age. Like all car shows that I go to, the urge to just get in the one I really want and not get out was tempting. But, not sure of what I would be charged with when the police came and dragged me out, I resisted, This show is a great way to step back in time when you could tell one car from another without reading the name somewhere on the car. I enjoyed the live music and also the music that a DJ was playing in the park. It really is an enjoyable way to spend few hours/ This show and the cars fill the park and line San Pablo Ave.in downtown Pinole every June. There are 8 places you cn have something to eat in about a 1 block area.

Got there at 4pm Car show was over !!! Hours listed says show ends at 5pm…read more What a waist of time !!! Upgrade your hours!!!

The once-a-year cultural festival is one of Hercules's signature events. It had been on hiatus…read moresince the start of Covid. This weekend was perfect for a return. I am not sure if people would come from all over the area to attend. However, it is perfect for locals. This year there were a lot of good choices for food. Bands played and people danced. People sat on the lawn and visited and watched the local dance schools and marshal art schools perform. There were community and craft booths. All and all a nice community celebration.

Hercules' Cultural Festival is an annual event. Even though I've lived in Hercules for 4 years,…read more2008 was the first year I attended. It was smaller then I had expected. There's a kid's area where you can purchase tickets for games. The adult's area featured food, one of the two stages, vendors selling items and city services. A great opportunity for Herculeans to get out, sit in the park and enjoy the people watching.

I have to say that I just loved the location of this event! The Craneway Pavillion is…read morebreath-taking! There is so much light, so much space...And, the boardwalk was just what everyone needed after tasting a few craft brews. With the sun beating down and the crisp air, it was so relaxing. Although I do enjoy the Craneway Pavillion, it seemed to be such a grand space for the Chocolate & Beer Festival. I spoke with a few guests who actually pointed this out as something that pleased them, so it might just be my taste of small, intimate gatherings. There was so much space in between the beer and chocolate!!! And, there seemed to be quite a bit more chocolate booths than beer selections. The Chocolate Nut brew was my top pick, for sure. Everyone was super friendly and social! I LOVED tasting the various brews and chocolates! From the chocolate side of things, I enjoyed quite a few chocolates. First, I am always a fan of Galaxy! I tried their chocolate cups of fluffy mousse at La Soiree--just delightful! Landru had some fruit jellies AND chocolate! Clarine's Florentines brought some snazziness with their sliced almond brittle on bittersweet chocolate, for sure. There were many others as well! The chocolate was such a nice sweetly loved snack, but it did leave me craving something more... Since it was a beer and chocolate festival, I understand that there would only be beer and chocolate (plus, food and wine for sale). However, I felt people dropping off the taster map as they had a drink or two. Beer pong was fun! That was definitely the fun crowd. I felt a bit of confusion surrounding the tokens and the tickets in my party and in the crowd. Some guests were under the impression that tastings were included in the price of the ticket, not that they would need to purchase extra tokens to taste. This could have been more clearly stated. Overall, it was a very enjoyable day. The band was entertaining and fun, Chloe and Rob were easy to find and super informative! The sound was a bit difficult to hear in the back, but if you were hanging out near the stage, all the speakers were knowledgeable and interesting as well.

This was a pricey event. Luckily, we got our tickets for super cheap from living social ($9 for…read moreVIP!) so the price wasn't too bad, but I feel sorry for the people who had to pay full price. The admission was $15-25 and didn't include any beer or chocolate tasting. They had a VIP package for $60 that included admission, a beer glass, 2 chocolate samples, 2 beer samples, parking and a poster. Additional beer samples were $6 and chocalate samples were $2-4. I think the beer glass was $10 if you didn't get the package. They filled the glasses (16oz) up if you had them or else you'd get beer in a plastic cup (12oz). There was an area set up for beer pong, a staging area for music and a bunch of benches in the middle. There was double the amount of chocolate vendors to beer vendors. The stand outs were tea infused chocolate, chocolate covered brittle, and quinoa bonbons. My favorite beer was a locally brewed Indian beer that's only served in Thai and Indian restaurants. I wish i could have bought a 6 pack of that! Sadly the only chocolate stout there was just meh. I liked that there was a lot of space and no ridiculously long lines. Apparently the event was a clusterf**k last year. Overall It was fun and a great way to try out some local breweries and chocolatiers. I would go again next year, but definitely not at full price.

This place was! jam packed! I love coming here and when I miss it, it obsess me. It's nice to walk…read moredown the street and go to a really really wonderful street fair. The people are nice and there's plenty of food and entertainment. One of my favorites is the bull riding section. But there are lots of food trucks both Mexican and Salvadoran food. There's also plenty of kettle corn and other snacks available. And for the first time, at least the first time I noticed, there were a lot of people selling bacon wrapped hotdogs with buns. I can't eat buns, but I've had bacon wrapped hotdogs and they've been good. This is a space that I look forward to coming to again and again. I would say that if you want to have a good time and celebrate Mexican culture this is a good place to be.

My vintage Italian marionette needed restringing and repair. Fratello Marionettes showed up on top…read moreof the list, and I contacted him. Kevin is friendly, professional, and passionate about his craft. After I read about him, I realized my marionette was in good hands. The work was fast and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

If you have not seen the Fratello Marionettes, you are missing out! While on a trip to the Bay…read moreArea, I had the opportunity to see one of their shows at a local library. And what a treat it was. Upon arrival, I was first struck by the professional staging that was set up. Most marionette shows I have seen have been performed at floor level so having a raised stage with curtains made it feel all the more special. As families arrived and took their seats, there was an air of excitement in the room. Several parents around us said they bring their kids to see the Fratello Marionettes every time they perform in the area. And I can see why. Once the show began, the kids were mesmerized. The show was pre-recorded and flowed beautifully from start to finish. The puppets themselves were beautifully made and visible all the way to the back of the room. The script was well written and kept both children and adults enrapt. Following the show, the puppeteers came out and answered questions before packing up their equipment. It seems as if marionettes are a lost art these days, especially on the west coast. So it makes me happy to see the art form is alive and well in the Bay Area thanks to the incredible Fratello Marionettes. Kudos!!

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.