Eat, Play: Downtown Berkeley Music Fest
This event, produced by the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, is made possible by the Downtown Berkeley Association with additional support from the City of Berkeley, Amanda's Feel Good Fresh Food, Habitot Children’s Museum, Buy Local Berkeley and more.
August 27 - 30, view website for venues and performances.
Shattuck - University to Bancroft

Go, Eat: East Bay Evolution Eat Real Bike Tour

Join a tour for two-wheeled foodies! Begin and end at the Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square. Peddle along Oakland's waterfront and meet local culinary artisans, learn about their specialties and sample their creations. Members of East Bay Bicycle Coalition or Walk Oakland Bike Oakland receive $10 off cost. Bike rentals available from Bay Area Bikes. $40.
August 29 or August 30, Noon - 4pm
Jack London Square, Oakland

Go: Exploring Central Baja California
The 1,000-mile-long Baja peninsula, with its mountainous spine, offshore island beaches, and waters teeming with wildlife, offers adventurous travelers a host of opportunities to explore its rich desert environment. In tonight's slide presentation, Trudi Angell, longtime Baja resident and REI Adventures’ guide, will introduce you to central Baja's natural and cultural wonders, as she shares some of her favorite outdoor adventures. Trudi will discuss efforts to protect sea turtles, whales, and centuries-old, mural rock art, and give you tips on ecologically- and culturally-sustainable Baja travel.
September 1, 7 – 8:30pm
REI, 1338 San Pablo Avenue, in Berkeley
View coupon at ecometro.com

Eat, Live: Green Business Association Networking Lunch
This months presenter is Steve Torres with NextEnergy. RSVP required to lprindle@earthlink.net.
September 2, 12 - 1:30pm
Nibblers Eatery, 1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill

Eat: City of Lafayette Farmers Market in September
The City of Lafayette will have a trial farmers market at the downtown Plaza Park on the first three Thursday evenings of September. This market will be more local than most, with most of the farmers coming from less than 100 miles! The purpose of the trial is to see if there are any traffic or parking issues, and to gauge the impact on local businesses.
September 3, 4 - 8pm
Plaza Park, downtown Lafayette
View coupon at ecometro.com

Go: The Bay Bridge will be closed
September 3, 8pm to September 9, 5am
Go to 511.org for alternatives