Are there any venues in East SF Bay, preferably Berkeley/Oakland, that host jazz jam sessions that are open to all comers (e.g. an amateur saxophone player such as myself)? Such places must exist, but Google and Craigslist have both failed me so far.
posted by zeri
on May 9, 2013 -
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Google maps and 511 were inaccurate for oakland's ac transit this morning. What service should I use for an accurate schedule?
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posted by crazy with stars
on Apr 8, 2013 -
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I'm relocating back to the Bay Area from NYC, and trying to figure out where to live; I work remotely, so commuting isn't an issue. I'd like to be somewhere sunny, walkable, safe (say, safe enough to walk alone at night as a woman from a BART station), and near a park or two, and to pay around $1400 for a studio or one bedroom. I know I like Rockridge, Elmwood, and North Berkeley, but I'm curious about the North Bay. What's it like in Santa Rosa, Mill Valley, etc.? I'm very liberal, vegetarian, etc., but I don't love the hippie flavor of Berkeley or all of the students. I live in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, now, and love it-- just want to be closer to family, with better weather and better air, hence the Bay Area. I don't think I can afford to live in SF, and I prefer the greenery in the East Bay. Very curious about other parts of Oakland. Thanks for your advice!
posted by three_red_balloons
on Apr 6, 2013 -
18 answers
My birthday's coming up soon and I'd like to have a party-type thing with 10-15 of my closest friends. Previous years I've done group brunches, group dinners, and a picnic at Crissy Field, but I'm kinda stumped for ideas this year. Can you recommend any awesome birthday party venues in the SF Bay Area? Details of what I'm looking for below the fold.
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posted by rhiannonstone
on Feb 19, 2013 -
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Is there an avenue in the Bay Area for renting or borrowing a Mac, especially for (grad) students?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 31, 2013 -
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I am looking for a wash and fold service with delivery in Emeryville (East Bay). Any ideas? Magic Laundry no longer delivers.
posted by Surprised By Bees
on Nov 11, 2012 -
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Can you recommend a good metal fabrication shop for custom parts, either online or in the SF Bay Area?
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posted by harkin banks
on Oct 30, 2012 -
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Can anyone share their experiences with Kaiser Richmond/Pinole - especially in regards to pediatrics?
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posted by gnutron
on Sep 17, 2012 -
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What is the best way to get to San Francisco Airport from the East Bay?
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posted by eeby
on Aug 29, 2012 -
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I just moved back to the Bay Area and am trying to get my DIY on again. Please recommend resources and spaces for ceramics, knitting, and sewing lessons/classes/circles in the East Bay or SF.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Aug 23, 2012 -
9 answers
Recommendations for singing/vocal coaches in the SF Bay area that work well with a rock/pop/punk energetic vibe?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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Please tell me everything you know about fishing from the shores of the San Francisco Bay. Bonus points for East Bay specifics.
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posted by gnutron
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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Where could we have a nice, large family dinner in the East Bay on a Saturday night for a party of 10?
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posted by kendrak
on Jul 20, 2011 -
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Help me decide where to move in SF/east bay that would allow for an easy commute to Cal.
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posted by special-k
on Mar 31, 2011 -
35 answers
Can anybody recommend realtors who could help us find apartment rentals in San Francisco's East Bay?
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posted by cyrusdogstar
on Feb 12, 2011 -
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Does anybody know of a good field in the East Bay for (indoor) soccer practice?
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posted by kendrak
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a shop within a mile of an East Bay or SF BART station that has a wide variety of inexpensive cute plastic monster toys.
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posted by jenmakes
on Sep 12, 2010 -
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Wheelchair accessible, affordable 2BR home or housing in Berkeley? Help me help my friend.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 7, 2010 -
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I just moved to Oakland from LA. I find Twitter to be really useful. Please recommend Bay Area-ish Twitter feeds (for Oakland, San Francisco and Marin, since I'll be spending lots of time time in all three regions) I should be following.
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posted by the_bone
on Aug 13, 2010 -
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Where is a good place to watch the NBA finals in the Berkeley/Oakland area for unlikely sports fans?
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posted by desl
on Jun 14, 2010 -
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Has anyone moved to the east bay and commuted into the city via bart? Is it really as bad as people say it is?
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posted by amycup
on May 11, 2010 -
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Asking for a friend: Where in the Bay Area should a couple with one person commuting to the Embarcadero BART station (not Caltrain - this person works literally above the station) and the other person commuting to Menlo Park near the Dumbarton Bridge live?
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posted by mdonley
on Jan 25, 2010 -
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I currently live in San Francisco where I use WebPass, which I adore. It's by far the best ISP I've ever had: cheap, lightning-fast, and impeccable customer service.
Now I am moving to the East Bay, and I need a new provider. I'm a really heavy internet user, so this is an important decision for me –--- please help me make a good one.
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posted by Susan PG
on Jan 1, 2010 -
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Fun/Geeky things for me to do in the Bay Area next week either by myself or with my (retired but adventurous) parents? Details in extended.
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posted by kalessin
on Aug 2, 2009 -
23 answers
EastBayFilter: Please suggest some fun but laid-back activities for a very pregnant woman's birthday this weekend in the SF East Bay or Marin.
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posted by gnutron
on Jun 24, 2009 -
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East Bay, Californiafilter: so, we have these cardboard boxes. We need them to go away forever.
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posted by hototogisu
on Apr 9, 2008 -
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I'm a mid-20s male in the East Bay. I don't have health insurance, but am thinking about getting some. None is available through work. What are my best options?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 23, 2008 -
9 answers
My 74-year-old father-in-law broke his femur skiing last week. Please recommend a physical therapist in the SF Bay Area for a very active older person.
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posted by harkin banks
on Dec 18, 2007 -
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Traveling to Oakland (Hayward actually) for business for next week. Need to find a hotel that isn't horrible, and under $140/night (monday-thursday).
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posted by mrzarquon
on Nov 27, 2007 -
12 answers
Is there a website that lists all the movies playing in the Bay Area? Not just first and second run movies, but art houses (e.g. Pacific Film Archives)?
posted by one_bean
on Nov 8, 2007 -
7 answers
Where is a good spot to let off some Estes rockets and/or play with some RC planes in the East Bay?
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posted by zeoslap
on Sep 5, 2007 -
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I've just moved to the San Francisco East Bay area and I need a good doctor. And a good mental health care practitioner.
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posted by Dunwitty
on Mar 7, 2006 -
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Big outdoor party next summer (for 60 people). East (San Francisco) Bay, as in Berkeley, Oakland. (Cheap) venue ideas?
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posted by squirrel
on Nov 27, 2005 -
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