🏙️ Winter Happenings: Cozy Nights, Outdoor Fun & More

Mid-January is the sweet spot: routines are back, crowds are lighter, and the East Bay offers plenty of cozy, creative, and low-key ways to enjoy the season. Whether you’re heading out or keeping it simple, here’s what’s happening this week.

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The musical comedy centers on Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, who falls in love with a "normal" young man from a respectable family. The chaos ensues when the two families meet for dinner, forcing Gomez Addams to keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.

In 2026, WiseGirl Restaurant in Pleasant Hill is a premier woman-owned Italian-American eatery known for its vintage speakeasy atmosphere and Sicilian comfort food. Famous for its Prime Rib, house-made pastas, and craft cocktails, the venue doubles as a top East Bay live music hub featuring local bands, a dance floor, and a popular Sunday Brunch.

Flamenco blends song (cante), dance (baile), and guitar (toque) to express emotions from joy to sorrow. Originating in Andalusia, it features passionate dance, soulful singing, and intricate guitar. Closely tied to the Gitano community, it is preserved through families and Flamenco clubs.

Hayward community leaders, the Hayward South Alameda County NAACP, Chabot College, Hayward Unified School District, and the City of Hayward invite Hayward residents to enjoy a special tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Award-winning San Francisco Chronicle journalist Kevin Fagan will discuss his book, The Lost and the Found, which explores the personal stories of individuals experiencing homelessness. 

Leona Canyon is a free, naturalist-led 3.5-mile moderate hike through a shaded Oakland canyon. On January 21, 2026, walkers will explore lush native plants and a seasonal creek while navigating fairly steep trails with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain

📍100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710. |⏰ 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM daily | 🎟️ price range of $31 to $50 per person

The restaurant offers a "Casual Elegant" dining experience, focusing on fresh market seafood, steaks, and a sushi bar. It is most renowned for its breathtaking, panoramic floor-to-ceiling window views of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. The atmosphere is upscale yet relaxed, making it suitable for a variety of occasions, from casual weekend brunches to special events and date nights.

The establishment is physically built on pilings extending over the San Francisco Bay, offering a unique sensation of dining on the water. The interior features a spacious main dining room, a lively bar area known for its cocktails and wine list, and private dining rooms for events. The architecture maximizes the sweeping water and sunset views.

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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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