Oakland Roll Call 2020

NEweather

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

( in 2013 PJ Oakland, my +1 said similar as Red Mosqito's last sentence - concerning the area. )  

Gern Blansten

NEweather said:

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

( in 2013 PJ Oakland, my +1 said similar as Red Mosqito's last sentence - concerning the area. )  

Yeah it doesn't look like there is much to do around the hotel itself but it also isn't a far walk to the arena.  I'm curious if the local experts think it is ok to walk in a group to the arena.  I'm guessing there is going to be at least 100 PJ fans staying at those hotels and it's like a 20 minute walk.

The google maps view doesn't look like a bad walk...but I know reality can be different

Red Mosqito

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

Hey can someone familiar with the area nowadays give me a dispensary near embarcadero I can go to while I’m there?  It honestly can be anywhere in sf actually.  Thanks!

Go to the SOMA Apothecarium as it's not too far from there. The facility is awesome and they have a very friendly & knowledgeable staff as well as a great selection from flower, to oils, edibles, vapes etc. Here's the link to the site:https://apothecarium.com/soma

Red Mosqito

Gern Blansten said:

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

Not safe even if walking with a group? 

Gern Blansten said:

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

Not safe even if walking with a group? 

Personally, I wouldn't deal with it, even if I was in a group. It's a sketch area, especially at night time. Remember, in 2013 there was that girl who got robbed while camping out in line. But it's your call, I'm just trying to help out by providing a little prospective on the area as I want everyone who is traveling into town to have the best overall experience possible. 

Red Mosqito

Well I'm really looking forward to these Oakland shows, regardless of the whole ticket fiasco. Got 10c seats for Sunday night and third row, center behind the stage tickets during the general public sale. It'll be my first ever behind the stage experience and while I'm slightly worried about the sound, I'm excited to get to see the perspective the band gets to see every night!

My only real concern is I picked up four tickets because I want to bring a few people to their first PJ show, but I'm afraid it may not end up being the best way for them to experience their greatness for the first time. What's everyones thoughts on this? Do I bring along a few first timers or do I take people who are more familiar with the band and have seen them live already?

lexicondevil

Gern Blansten said:

NEweather said:

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

( in 2013 PJ Oakland, my +1 said similar as Red Mosqito's last sentence - concerning the area. )  

Yeah it doesn't look like there is much to do around the hotel itself but it also isn't a far walk to the arena.  I'm curious if the local experts think it is ok to walk in a group to the arena.  I'm guessing there is going to be at least 100 PJ fans staying at those hotels and it's like a 20 minute walk.

The google maps view doesn't look like a bad walk...but I know reality can be different

I would say that you should be fine with a group of people. I've never really walked around there, but the area is rough around the edges and not somewhere I would willingly walk by myself or as a couple. It would probably be a short Lyft ride, but I also don't know what it's going to be like that night for ride service. It could be a clusterfuck. I will be finding out since we got a room at the Waterfront for both nights, so we don't have to drive back home to Vallejo. Plus I look forward to hitting up my old spots in Oakland.
Anyone here ever take ride service to and from the Arena? There's gotta be designated pick-up spots. Parking is hella expensive.

NEweather

lexicondevil said:

Gern Blansten said:

NEweather said:

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

( in 2013 PJ Oakland, my +1 said similar as Red Mosqito's last sentence - concerning the area. )  

Yeah it doesn't look like there is much to do around the hotel itself but it also isn't a far walk to the arena.  I'm curious if the local experts think it is ok to walk in a group to the arena.  I'm guessing there is going to be at least 100 PJ fans staying at those hotels and it's like a 20 minute walk.

The google maps view doesn't look like a bad walk...but I know reality can be different

I would say that you should be fine with a group of people. I've never really walked around there, but the area is rough around the edges and not somewhere I would willingly walk by myself or as a couple. It would probably be a short Lyft ride, but I also don't know what it's going to be like that night for ride service. It could be a clusterfuck. I will be finding out since we got a room at the Waterfront for both nights, so we don't have to drive back home to Vallejo. Plus I look forward to hitting up my old spots in Oakland.
Anyone here ever take ride service to and from the Arena? There's gotta be designated pick-up spots. Parking is hella expensive.

( plenty of Pearl Jam afficianados and Ray Donovan as a +1-lol ! ) Just kidding-you'll be fine!

Autoproxy

Red Mosqito said:

Well I'm really looking forward to these Oakland shows, regardless of the whole ticket fiasco. Got 10c seats for Sunday night and third row, center behind the stage tickets during the general public sale. It'll be my first ever behind the stage experience and while I'm slightly worried about the sound, I'm excited to get to see the perspective the band gets to see every night!

My only real concern is I picked up four tickets because I want to bring a few people to their first PJ show, but I'm afraid it may not end up being the best way for them to experience their greatness for the first time. What's everyones thoughts on this? Do I bring along a few first timers or do I take people who are more familiar with the band and have seen them live already?

I have seen them at venues with seats behind the stage - they usually (if not always?) turn around for one song and play for the people in those seats. Last Kiss comes to mind. Doesn't answer your Q but gives context (and apologies if you were already aware).

It is obviously not peak PJ (or any band) experience so talk to your peeps and see how they want their own first PJ experience, right?  Cheers!

exploderball

Gern Blansten said:

Yeah it doesn't look like there is much to do around the hotel itself but it also isn't a far walk to the arena.  I'm curious if the local experts think it is ok to walk in a group to the arena.  I'm guessing there is going to be at least 100 PJ fans staying at those hotels and it's like a 20 minute walk.

The google maps view doesn't look like a bad walk...but I know reality can be different

My brother and I will be walking to the arena from the Comfort Inn. The entire area should be bustling enough before and after the shows that I'm not too worried about it. 

Gern Blansten

Red Mosqito said:

Gern Blansten said:

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

Not safe even if walking with a group? 

Gern Blansten said:

Red Mosqito said:

rummy said:

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I’ll be there with the wife.  Staying in sf.  Have a ton of old haunts I need to visit so we’ll be exploring sf and Sausalito all weekend.  Very excited, my wife has never been, can’t wait to eat all that good food

Are you going to ride the BART to the show? Do they have extended hours for events like this? I guess I get concerned that it shuts down at around midnight. The last thing I want is to get stuck with having to take a cab from Oakland to SF...that won't be cheap!

Actually, taking an Uber from Oakland Arena back to SF won't be as expensive as you might think. If you go UberX, you could probably get a fare for $50-60. I know, as I've done it many times and it's totally worth it. And for those who are staying at the Raddison Hotel near the arena, you may want to rethink that move, especially if you're bringing your spouse. Not the safest area and definitely nothing to explore around there. 

Not safe even if walking with a group? 

Personally, I wouldn't deal with it, even if I was in a group. It's a sketch area, especially at night time. Remember, in 2013 there was that girl who got robbed while camping out in line. But it's your call, I'm just trying to help out by providing a little prospective on the area as I want everyone who is traveling into town to have the best overall experience possible. 

much appreciated....It just seems like there will be so many of us walking to and from the arena that we should be relatively safe.  The area kind of reminds me of the United Center in Chicago.  If 20,000 people weren't leaving the area at the same time I would not want to be walking around there but the crowd provides safety.

Gern Blansten

Any advice on the best stops on the BART?  Probably board in Oakland at 12th/Oak City Center.  

I'm hoping to just explore areas around the stops.

jacquelynca

Gern Blansten said:

Any advice on the best stops on the BART?  Probably board in Oakland at 12th/Oak City Center.  

I'm hoping to just explore areas around the stops.

Rockridge - College Ave, super cute area, shopping, restaurants and the original zackarys pizza is they’re if you’re into Chicago style deep dish.

maccarther stop- Temescal brewing, yum 🍺 

19th street - cute area, telegraph is a fun beer garden and they have skee ball! Drakes dealership is off this stop too. Good beer and food 🍺 

Embarcadero- ferry building, good food and amazing farmers market on the weekend.

powell - union square. You could get in line for the cable car and take that up towards fisherman’s wharf/aquatic park area. It drops you off near the buena vista, Irish coffee yum 

16th/mission- burritos/taqueria. My favorite is Pancho villa on 16th and Valencia.  

There’s so much to explore i could go on and on. If you can try to explore GG park a little. Near the windmill/tulip garden on the great highway there’s a restaurant called The Beach Chalet where you can have a beer and watch the waves crash on ocean beach. The cliff house has a good champagne brunch (it’ll cost you) but it’s old school SF and nice views. Hope you enjoy your time here!

Gern Blansten

jacquelynca said:

Gern Blansten said:

Any advice on the best stops on the BART?  Probably board in Oakland at 12th/Oak City Center.  

I'm hoping to just explore areas around the stops.

Rockridge - College Ave, super cute area, shopping, restaurants and the original zackarys pizza is they’re if you’re into Chicago style deep dish.

maccarther stop- Temescal brewing, yum 🍺 

19th street - cute area, telegraph is a fun beer garden and they have skee ball! Drakes dealership is off this stop too. Good beer and food 🍺 

Embarcadero- ferry building, good food and amazing farmers market on the weekend.

powell - union square. You could get in line for the cable car and take that up towards fisherman’s wharf/aquatic park area. It drops you off near the buena vista, Irish coffee yum 

16th/mission- burritos/taqueria. My favorite is Pancho villa on 16th and Valencia.  

There’s so much to explore i could go on and on. If you can try to explore GG park a little. Near the windmill/tulip garden on the great highway there’s a restaurant called The Beach Chalet where you can have a beer and watch the waves crash on ocean beach. The cliff house has a good champagne brunch (it’ll cost you) but it’s old school SF and nice views. Hope you enjoy your time here!

good stuff...thank you

Is the Haight/Ashbury area worth visiting?  Not on the BART path I don't think but could walk/uber

jacquelynca

Yes for sure. Huge amoeba there. There’s a Cuban place called Cha Cha Chas that i love, super good and fairly inexpensive for here. Lots of little shops to walk into and check out. Actually the entrance to GG park is right there so you could walk in the park that way to explore. You could see the house where the Grateful Dead lived. If you walk all the way down into lower haight that’s a cool neighborhood too. It’s where Pearl Jam has their art exhibit at Haight Street Art Center. Their exhibit is gone but it’s still cool to check out

Gern Blansten

thanks!

jacquelynca

How long are you here for? There’s so much to see and it’s always just amazed me how different every area of the city is. You can be downtown and it smells nasty and a little rough around the edges, then pac heights where it’s hella boojie (reminds me Fillmore is a great street to walk around too), then Golden gate park where you’re straight up in the wilderness, there’s even buffalo in GG park! Can you tell i love it here haha. I’ve never lived anywhere but the Bay Area, it’s an interesting place but i love it 

Gern Blansten

jacquelynca said:

How long are you here for? There’s so much to see and it’s always just amazed me how different every area of the city is. You can be downtown and it smells nasty and a little rough around the edges, then pac heights where it’s hella boojie (reminds me Fillmore is a great street to walk around too), then Golden gate park where you’re straight up in the wilderness, there’s even buffalo in GG park! Can you tell i love it here haha. I’ve never lived anywhere but the Bay Area, it’s an interesting place but i love it 

We are coming in on Saturday then heading to Vegas Thursday.  Was thinking about hitting a record store (and maybe a dispensary) on Sat before the show.  Sunday probably A's game and show. My wife wants to hit some wineries so we'll do that maybe Tues?  Wed night we have tix to tour Alcatraz.

I figured we would explore SF on 4/20 day and then again on Wednesday before the tour.

NEweather

( Kobe Bryant- and whoever else went wiith him-I'm so sorry for his family's  loss---very, very sad about this. Very painful; pray - for his family, friends, and the basketball world- an extremely heartbreaking day. RIP. )

RoleModelsinBlood31

NEweather said:

( Kobe Bryant- and whoever else went wiith him-I'm so sorry for his family's  loss---very, very sad about this. Very painful; pray - for his family, friends, and the basketball world- an extremely heartbreaking day. RIP. )

Aww man.  😩. 

jacquelynca

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