Northgate nights heat up: A rising bar hub offers drinks, food and fun within walking distance in Oakland's Northgate-Waverly District.

Quaff for the animals: Berkeley Humane’s Pints for Paws saves shelter pets at June 7 fundraiser with local craft beer, live music and more.

La Loulou welcomes all to an apéritif dinner—where patrons drink in 'la vie en rose' and rosé in its Art Nouveau wine bar on Piedmont Avenue.