Today’s Top Event: Local saxophonist-turned-indie-producer Forrest Day kicks off a 420 party at the Oakland Metro
Brainiac: Learn something new every day. Today’s lecture: Nancy Silverton discussing her book A Twist of the Wrist: Quick, Flavorful Meals with Ingredients from Jars, Cans, Bags, and Boxes at Cody’s Books in Berkeley.
Is It Lunch Yet? Express food critic John Birdsall recommends: Townhouse Bar & Grill in Emeryville.
On the Town: Going out tonight? Get your late-night caffeine buzz going at Nomad Cafe, now open until 10 pm. Tonight, check out the Crooked Roads Band and Derek See.
Hardly Working: You’ve got time. We know how to waste it. Check out Puppy War.
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