Drink and stroll, see an outdoor concert, eat a Filipino brunch, watch Shakespeare, and enjoy an all-day yoga and wellness retreat
School is out for the summer! Even if your schedule hasn’t changed, local Alameda events are here to help you celebrate the season. On Saturday, June 13, the Rock & Roll Beer Stroll returns to Park Street for sips and steps. The same day, bring your picnic blanket and your dancing feet to Unity Fest at Chochenyo Park. If you’re in the mood for a delicious spread, check out the Filipino R&B Kamayan Brunch at Faction Brewing for a midday meal. On both Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, the community is invited to The Foodbank Players’ production of The Tempest at Webster Park. And for extra fun in the sun, be sure to check out the Alameda Yoga & Wellness Festival on Sunday, June 14, at Radium Runway.
Rock & Roll Beer Stroll
Saturday, June 13
Alameda Strolls is back with their immensely popular Rock & Roll Beer Stroll! Mark your calendars and grab your tickets ASAP for music, drinks, food, and fun on Saturday, June 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. General admission check in begins at noon at Alameda Avenue, between Park and Oak Streets.
Try great beer and make new friends while you sip and stroll your way through 12 welcoming locations in Downtown Alameda. Our island’s regular favorite breweries, including Faction Brewing, Humble Sea, Alameda Brewing, and Almanac Beer, will of course be participating. Broaden your horizons with nine other East Bay breweries, including Alameda’s own Dahoam 1516, a nonprofit school and club where you can learn to homebrew. Along the stroll, attendees are invited to enjoy small bites from participating businesses. Check out the full list of breweries and businesses.
Several ticket types are available for purchase. General admission is $70 and includes a wristband, a collectible tasting glass, beer tastings, small bites, and a commemorative guide. Designated driver tickets are $30 and include small bites, a collectible tasting glass, a commemorative guide, and some non-alcoholic samples. VIP Tickets are $85 and include everything that general admission includes, plus an exclusive extra session with Admiral Maltings beginning at 12:15 p.m. Please note that there is a small processing fee for all ticket types.
Unity Fest
Saturday, June 13
Rhythmix Cultural Works is bringing outdoor summertime fun to the community with another year of Rhythmix in the Parks performances. Kick off the season at Unity Fest on Saturday, June 13, from noon until 5 p.m. at Chochenyo Park, 2430 Encinal Avenue.
Unity Fest will celebrate the cultures and performing arts traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora. Attendees can enjoy music, dance, drumming, hands-on arts activities, and food! Get a sneak peek at some of the performers before you come, and don’t forget a picnic blanket.
After Unity Fest, Summer in the Parks will continue through September with more free, family-friendly events:
- Andre Thierry Accordion Soul Music | Saturday, July 18, Noon to 2 p.m., Franklin Park.
- String & Shadow Puppet Theater | Friday, August 14, 6:30 p.m., Jean Sweeney Park.
- Native Boogie & Beats | Saturday, September 19, Noon to 2 p.m., Lincoln Park.
Filipino R&B Kamayan Brunch
Saturday, June 13
The incredibly popular Filipino Island Fest is set for October 3, 2026, and you can help make it happen. Head over to Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street on Saturday, June 13 for a delicious fundraiser. The Filipino R&B Kamayan Brunch will be serving fantastic eats from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
June 12 is Independence Day in the Philippines, so the kamayan brunch comes at a perfect time. The meal will be served in the traditional Filipino style of dining, where food is laid out on banana leaves and shared together with one’s hands. “This isn’t just brunch,” states the event description. “It’s a celebration of Filipino culture, connection, and community.”
Please reserve your spot online in advance. Tickets for the fundraiser are offered on a sliding scale of either $65 or $80 per person. One drink is included in the price of your ticket. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards Filipino Island Fest 2026.
The Foodbank Players Present The Tempest
Saturdays and Sundays through June 21
The Foodbank Players’ latest production is coming to an outdoor venue near you—Webster Park at 1435 Webster Street, to be exact. Catch William Shakespeare’s The Tempest on Saturday, June 13, or Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m.
Webster Park is an outdoor venue, and seating is first come, first serve. Please dress for the weather, hydrate, use sun protection, and get ready for a great show. Admission to the event is free, and donations to the Alameda Food Bank are gratefully accepted.
If you can’t make it this weekend, you’ll have two more chances. The Tempest’s closing weekend performances are scheduled for Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 at 5 p.m., also at Webster Park.
Alameda Yoga & Wellness Festival
Sunday, June 14
Join Yoga Amansala for their second annual Alameda Yoga & Wellness Festival on Sunday, June 14. The festivities are scheduled from 9 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. at the iconic Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point. Drop in for select classes, or stay the whole day to soak up the sun.
Wellness sessions are scheduled throughout the day and include yoga, mat pilates, and a meditation and sound bath. Attendees are also invited to dance their hearts out at the Ecstatic Dance experience with Sol Rising, a producer and DJ whose meditation soundscapes have been streamed nearly 200 million times. Between scheduled activities, be sure to shop the market of about 40 local wellness vendors, practitioners, and makers.
General Admission tickets are available for $25 plus a small processing fee and include all classes and sessions, the vendor market, a festival keepsake (while supplies last), and access to rest areas. VIP Tickets are available for $55 plus a small processing fee and include everything in the General Admission ticket plus reserved seating in the VIP section in the Renew lounge, one free mocktail, and a goodie bag. A portion of each ticket goes to the Alameda Food Bank.
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Amanda Laird is the Content Manager and Events Editor of the Alameda Post. Her writing is collected at AlamedaPost.com/Amanda-Laird. Reach her at [email protected].
