💌 East Bay After-Valentine Picks

Valentine’s Day may be the headline, but this week is really about connection in all its forms, dates, friends, solo time, and community. Expect post-Valentine specials, live performances, creative outlets, and low-pressure ways to enjoy winter in the East Bay, with prices listed for easy planning.

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Put your brain to the test, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of fun at Retro Junkie. Wednesdays are all about good vibes, friendly competition, and unexpected laughs—whether you’re here to flex your trivia skills, hang out with friends, or stick around for the after-hours energy. Come for the games, stay for the atmosphere, and make it a midweek night worth looking forward to.

🏓 Major League Table Tennis
📍2005 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA
🗓️ Sunday Feb. 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM
🎟️ Start at $24.10

Enjoy world-class table tennis entertainment with two complete match experiences. Perfect for the ultimate table tennis fan! All ages welcome. General Admission and Courtside tickets available—seating within your ticket category is first-come, first-served. Arrive early to secure the best seats in your section.

Four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012, Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Forever.

Join a fun Monday salsa night in Oakland with lessons and social dancing. Held at Just Dance Ballroom, the evening features a 7 PM beginner salsa class and 8 PM intermediate class with John & Liz from Salsamania Dance Productions, followed by a salsa/bachata social from 9:15 PM onward. Drop-in classes cost $17 each or $30 for both (social included); no partner or experience needed

From the very first note, Once pulls you in and doesn’t let go. Set in Dublin, an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant meet and instantly find a connection through their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, sparks and chords fly, and their chemistry reaches a new level of songwriting they couldn’t achieve alone. Their friendship quickly evolves into a beautiful but complicated love story, underscored by a bevy of gorgeous melodies, emotionally charged pleas, and passionate collaboration.

Love is in the air—from Ginastera’s love story Estancia, which includes the famous “Malambo,” to a thrilling celebration with the renowned UC Davis Mariachi Ensemble. This concert showcasing the rhythms and melodies of Central and South America is not to be missed!

🥁 Hacienda Crossings Announces Lunar New Year Celebration
📍Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568
🗓️ Sunday, February 15 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Free

Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center is excited to invite the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a vibrant, family-friendly afternoon featuring cultural performances and festive activities. This free event will feature traditional entertainment and interactive experiences honoring the Lunar New Year, creating a joyful and welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages.

📍1901 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 |⏰ Monday-Saturday 5 pm-9 pm, Sunday 4 pm-9 pm | 🎟️ $26 – $60

The Park Street Tavern is a cozy Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar located on Park Street in Alameda, California. It serves a menu influenced by Greek and Italian traditions, with fresh, natural ingredients and an extensive drink selection. The tavern offers dinner service, a full bar with cocktails and wine, catering options, and space for private events and parties.

Inside, you’ll find a cozy yet lively atmosphere that works well for date nights, casual dinners, or celebrations with friends and family. The menu features a range of appetizers (like spanakopita and prawns), hearty entrées such as grilled lamb chops, steak, salmon, pasta, and flavorful Mediterranean classics, plus vegetarian and lighter options.

1845 San Anselmo Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,287 SQFT
Beautifully remodeled single-story home offering modern comfort and peace of mind. This move-in-ready property features a brand-new roof, a repaired HVAC system, and a new electrical panel, giving buyers confidence in both style and systems. Inside, enjoy a fully renovated interior with a stunning new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and fresh interior and exterior paint throughout.

1875 Lamplight Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,747 SQFT
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath home with 1,747 sq ft over 2 levels. Features an attached 2-car garage, a serene neighborhood, and low-maintenance living with an HOA of $973/month. Trust sale – perfect opportunity!

1642 Balboa Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,198 SQFT
Nestled at the end of a court in desirable Pleasant Hill, this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a stunning, modern kitchen with quality finishes, ample cabinetry, and an open flow ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

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Here’s to a cozy and engaging week filled with art, music, nature, and community vibes—thoughtfully curated to help you plan with clarity and ease.

Stay local & stay inspired,

Ryan DeAmaral

Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider

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