July 1-7 is National Independents Week!

Celebrate the local, independent businesses that make America great. Buy Local Berkeley invites you to take the Independents Week Challenge: meet all your needs from July 1 - 7 exclusively at locally owned, independent Berkeley businesses.

Supporting independents makes a real difference. Indies spend 58% more in their local communities at other local businesses and charities than nationally owned chains do. So, when we buy from cool, indie businesses we are helping our friends and neighbors keep their jobs and nurturing our local economy.

Take the challenge today!

Saturday, July 11, 8pm
Friday, July 17, 8pm
Wednesday, July 15, 7:30pm
Sunday, July 19, 2pm
Julia Morgan Theatre, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley

Berkeley Opera presents The Ballad of Baby Doe — the 1880s love story of silver magnate Horace Tabor and Elizabeth "Baby" Doe — steps out of Colorado mining lore and onto the stage in Pulitzer Prize-winner Douglas Moore's lush musical score.

To purchase tickets, visit www.willowstickets.org.

Pick from a selection of Italian wines & local favorites.

Indulge and relax, many of our locations have outdoor seating.

*half-off bottle of wine with purchase of entrée

Support your local businesses
www.PastaPomodoro.com

Help us pull off the biggest performing arts party the East Bay has ever seen! Sign up to volunteer at the August 7th party and choose where you would like to pitch in. Love cars? Help out in the Gear Head Garage. Have kids? Bring them with you to the Chabot Space and Science Center's Kids Zone. Whatever your interest, we've got a spot for you.

To volunteer, email elerts@eastbayexpress.com.

Click here for more information on the Best of the East Bay Party.

If you're as stoked as we are about the Best of the East Bay Party on August 7, check out our exclusive party blog here.

We're constantly updating the site with new event information, including:

• A complete band line-up
  
• Vendor sign-up information
  
• Volunteer sign-up information
  
• Breaking news about recent party entertainment additions
  
• Calls for art
  
• Best of the East Bay polling information
  
• And more!

www.eastbayexpress.wordpress.com

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Indoor Skydiving at iFly is safe enough for kids, challenging enough for adults, exciting enough for teens, and realistic enough for professional skydivers.

Great fun for all ages, and no experience is necessary. Learn more about the thrill of a lifetime!

For more information, visit iflysfbay.com.

East Bay Express
Best of the East Bay Party
August 7, 5 p.m.-midnight
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street, Oakland
All ages, free admission

To celebrate the winners of the Best of the East Bay, we are throwing the biggest performing and visual arts party in the East Bay. Join us!

Amoeba Music Main Stage
Featuring Superfinos VTO, The Thrill of it All, Mystic Rage, Swann Danger, Souls of Mischief, C U Next Weekend (Shampu), Dizzy Balloon, Social Unrest, Fracas, and Goapele

DAI Style Lounge
Exhibiting over 30 local, independent designers including fashion shows, make overs and salon services

Chabot Space & Science Center Kids Party Zone
Live music from BandWorks, entertainers, magic shows, art projects, learning and hands-on activities for 10 and under

Eight stages featuring a wide range of live music
Film screenings, dance, theatre, and live art making
Tattoo art exhibition
Classic car and Harley show
Contact sports and professional wrestling ring
Outdoor village of food, drinks, artists, retailers, and nonprofits
Subterranean all-star DJ party
Spectacles galore

All proceeds benefit OneCalifornia Foundation

Bike Valet parking available
One block from Lake Merritt BART station

For more event information, visit www.EastBayExpress.com/eLerts.
For vendor or sponsorship information, call 510-879-3700.