The Lakeshore Business Improvement District

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The British and United States governments legally enslaved millions of people of African descent for hundreds of years. Black people were captive slaves (1619-1865), in North America, a land taken by brutal force from indigenous people. The United States of America was formed 247 years ago, this means that Black people were slaves for almost as long as they have been free in this land.

On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved people in Confederate States were declared legally free. Union soldiers, many of whom were black, marched onto plantations and across cities in the south reading small copies of the Emancipation Proclamation spreading the news of freedom in Confederate States. Only through the Thirteenth Amendment did emancipation end slavery throughout the United States.
But not everyone in Confederate territory would immediately be free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. As a result, in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas, enslaved people would not be free until much later. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as
“Juneteenth,” by the newly freed people in Texas.

In 2021, President Biden signed into law a bill to make Juneteenth, or June 19, the 12th federal holiday, the first federal holiday in American history to recognize the end of slavery. The struggle continues.

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Honoring Freedom: Juneteenth

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Juneteenth Freedom Day southern tea cake biscuit cookies with vanilla cinnamon glaze available today (Tuesday) and Wednesday Juneteenth, while supplies last!

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Childcare at Hipline is now open on Mondays! We’ve got childcare for our 4:15-6:15pm block of classes on Monday nights. Advanced booking required, $10/per reservation. Childcare is included with all Hipline+ memberships.

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Oakland! The heat is ON this week 🥵 and we’ve got your cool-down remedy - our
beloved Fairlane cocktail. 🥥😋

Made with our house-infused habanero tequila, a zesty squeeze of lime, and the creamy coconut crème, it’s the perfect balance of cool and refreshing. 🌴❄️

Come grab one of these during happy hour from 5-6 or with dinner all the way up till 9 pm! Our shady patio and breezy dining room await. Join us! ! 🥂✨

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☎️ 3407 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland
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Coming up this June at Arise: events and classes that celebrate the blooming energy of this season!

Starting June 2nd
Community Yoga
Every Sunday, 2:30PM - 3:30PM
With rotating teachers, you’ll get the chance to try out our newer (to Arise) teachers at an affordable price sliding scale options $5 - $25
memberships & class packs accepted

Starting June 7th
Prenatal Yoga
Parents and New Baby Yoga
Every Friday!
Prenatal Yoga: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Parents and New Baby Yoga: 3:45PM - 4:45PM
Join your prenatal and baby-loving teachers, Jess Boots and Alex Sheppard, for these classes! They’ll be trading off week to week so you’ll get the chance to practice with both of them! memberships & class packs accepted


First Fridays: Restore to Yoga Nidra Friday, June 7th 6:30PM - 7:30PM
with Ashlee O’Regan

Yoga for the Q***r Community
Friday, June 14th 6:30PM - 7:45PM
with Mel Andrada

Level Up Your Flow
Saturday, June 15th 4PM - 5:15PM
with Lyz Keating


Third Wednesday: Slow Flow to Yoga Nidra
Wednesday, June 19th 8PM - 9PM
with Andréa Hill .m.yoga

In-Studio Retreat + Sound Bath
Saturday, June 22nd 2PM - 5PM
with Sophia Mallie & Lisa Vortman

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Blacklight 80’s/90’s Yoga and Dance Party
Saturday, June 22nd 8:30pm
with Lucid Dawn
(celebrate the summer solstice with us!)


Yoga for the Q***r Community
Friday, June 28th 6:30PM - 7:45PM
with Mel Andrada

Arise in Pride Party
Friday, June 28th 8PM - 9PM
with Arise community

Happy Pride Month Lakeshore!!

All gave some. Some gave all. Today we remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty. We thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

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Brunch alert! Our new Steak Wrap is here and it’s worth getting out of bed for! ☀️ Think cucumbers, hazelnut dukkah, peppery yogurt arugula, blue cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette all wrapped in pita bread.🤤
Plus, you can pick a side of salad, fruit,
or potatoes!💃

We’ve also got the rest of your favorites - chicken and churros, French toast, shrimp and grits, paella and more. Something for everyone!

Come on down today from 10:30-3. 3, We can’t wait to see you! 🥂

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☎️ (510) 251-0329

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So sad to see them go! Stay tuned for updates about the restaurant that will be going in to this location.

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It’s Non-Profit Monday!! Dine-in with us on Mondays during the month of May and we’ll donate 10% of our sales from those days to this month’s Non-profit partners.

In SF we’re supporting 📍, who believes that kids are more capable than they know and gives them real tools to solve real problems. By learning through doing, they strive to make mistakes and learn from them, collaborate and make friends, try harder than usual, and build things bigger than themselves.

In Oakland we’re supporting
📍, a mobile soup kitchen staffed by volunteers who go directly to over a dozen unhoused communities and feed the people who live in them.

Come support these awesome organizations, and give them a follow while you’re at it!

The LABID would like to wish all of you a very Happy Mother’s Day!

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Hey Oakland, ready for some sunshine? ☀️
It’s hitting 81 degrees today (!), perfect for sipping on our sangria! 🍷Swing by Shakewell for happy hour from 5:00 to 6:00 or dinner until 9:00, grab a glass, and soak up the warm vibes with us! See you here! 💃
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Together with , and our local Lakeshore community we invite you to join us for a day of beautification!

Join us Sunday, May 19th at 10 am in front of the Lakeshore Cultural Center with your favorite gardening gloves 🧤 Compost has been provided by the LABID, native plants and succulents have been provided by the Lakeshore Homeowners Association and our generous neighbors. So please just show up and help us get these items into the planters in front of the Cultural Center and at the Splash Pad Park!!

We hope to see you there!

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This weeks pizza menu 🌽🌽🌽 is back this Wednesday!

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Lakeshore Grand Avenue Farmers Market is today, Saturday, April 27th until 1 o’clock.

April showers us with a vibrant medley of fresh produce at the farmers market. Get ready to fill your baskets with artichokes, peppery arugula, crisp asparagus, creamy avocados, earthy beets, crunchy bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and unique cardoons. Each item carries the essence of spring’s mild and refreshing flavors, adding a touch of seasonal magic to any meal.

Head down to Lakeshore and see what all the buzz is about! 3319 Marche is open for business! Vintage clothing and tailoring available at the posted hours. Give them a like and follow while you’re at it!

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Chef Holly’s always whipping up something special to satisfy every craving-that’s probably why she’s on the Best of Oakland ballot for
‘Best Chef’! 🌟 [Vote for her now — link in our bio!]

Her latest pasta delight is no exception. Pictured here are egg noodles with vegan sausage, twirled in a spicy tomato sauce, sweet bell peppers, roasted garlic, and topped with vegan Parmesan and fresh basil. 🌱 It’s vegan, it’s vibrant, and it’s very Holly!

Join us for happy hour from 5-6 or dinner till 9 and discover how delicious plant-based can be! 🙌🏽

We can’t wait to see you! 💃

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☎️(510) 251-0329

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Today is Non-Profit Monday! Dine-in with us on Mondays during the month of April and we’ll donate 10% of our sales from those days to this month’s Non-profit partners.

📍 In SF we’re supporting , who works in
8 Bay Area counties (including San Francisco) to achieve educational equity and support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world.

📍 In Oakland we’re supporting : East Bay Innovations empowers individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes, work in jobs of their choosing, and be a part of their community.

Come support these awesome organizations, and give them a follow while you’re at it!

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Hey Oakland fam - We need your 🙏🏼 help! 🙏🏼

Please vote for us! & There are TWO contests running simultaneously and we would so appreciate your support! Here are the details:

1) BEST OF OAKLAND: We’ve been nominated for Best Bar and Best Breakfast/ Brunch!! 🎉 Now is the time to cast your VOTE! Link to the contest is in the bio! 📣

2) BEST OF THE EAST BAY: The nomination round of this contest just opened! We would love it if you considered nominating us for the following:

✨Best Brunch (2 YEAR WINNER...LET’S MAKE IT 3!!!!)
✨ Best Cocktails
✨ Best Mediterranean

Link is in the bio! Thank you for your support!!! 🩷

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Join us for a Sound Bath Spa Day to drop deep into relaxation & fill up your inspiration tank!
We’ll move gently through restorative yoga poses, and receive self massage for hands, neck, feet and shoulders. After your guided yoga & self massage sequence, we’ll relax into a healing crystal bowl sound bath layered with Sophia’s live vocal harmonies. Enjoy a special shot of delicious “golden milk drink” to let the goodness sink in!

Sound Bath Spa Day

Saturday, April 27th, 4 - 5:30PM with Sophia Mallie

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Thanks to three great neighbors for cleaning these chronic graffiti locations around Lakeshore & Mandana today (Sunday)!

Have you checked out Lakeshore’s newest gem? is officially OPEN for business! Check out our newest collaboration on Splash Pad News for more details on their hours and what they offer!

We are excited to see those Derby Hats 🎩 tomorrow!! We have been busy getting these amazing prize baskets together and just heard that the Easter Bunny 🐰 will be visiting the GAP Saturday at 11:15!!

The weather forecast is calling for rain but it’s looking like we might catch a break between 10-12 🎉 Parade and party will be rain or shine so bring those umbrellas just in case. Due to the rain ☔️ forecast we will be handing out eggs during the parade in lieu of the scavenger hunt. We can’t wait for another fun event!

We want to thank our generous partners for this event. Some businesses have donated gift certificates for the Derby Contest and some of our building owners have also contributed as well as our Council Member for or district. Teamwork is dreamwork and we couldn’t do this without you. Let’s be sure to support our Lakeshore Event partners by giving them a follow here on IG to stay up to date on all they have to offer!

Huge thank you to:
The GAP

Petco Express
Peet’s Coffee





Ken Betts Chevron & Service Center
Lin Jia Family Kitchen

We are so EGG-cited to see you this Saturday, March 30th!!

Party on the green at Lakeshore Baptist Church starts at 10. There will be crafts, egg dying, last minute derby decorating and a corn dog lunch.

Parade will begin around 11:15 down Lakeshore to show off those amazing Derby Hats. Once we return to the green prize baskets have been donated by our local Lakeshore Building owners and the Judges choice top 3 in each age category will be revealed and prizes will be awarded.

Since you’re already on the Avenue join us from 12-2 for a scavenger hunt through participating Lakeshore Businesses for candy and prize filled eggs! There will even be an Easter Bunny visiting the GAP starting at 11:15!!!

It’s going to be a fun filled day for the whole family! We can’t wait to see you there!

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Oakland Restaurant Week is ON! 🎉
Have you been in yet to dine on our special menu? We’re offering a special 3-course prix fixe for only $55, now until Saturday March 23rd. Swipe left to peruse the special menu, which we are offering alongside our regular menu. 🩷

Bring a friend, your partner, or the crew out and join us in the Town for the last few days of restaurant week before it’s over! Save a spot via the link in our bio.

📸: Pictured, Chicken & Grits c/o

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Feeling the love from Chef Holly with her latest creation: Grilled Shrimp Skewers! 🍤

Infused with harissa, lemon, garlic, and cumin, and perfectly paired with couscous, cucumber onion salad, and avocado cream. 😊 It’s dishes like these that
remind us how Chef Holly always goes above and beyond to treat us!

Join us for happy hour today from 5:00 to 6:00 and dinner till 9! 🥂

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☎️(510) 251-0329

We 🩷 our Community!!!

So many great things are happening on Lakeshore because of the wonderful community that we have built here! Look at what just 3 people accomplished in 2 hours!!

There is much more to come so stay tuned for more opportunities on how YOU can get involved!!

A huge thank you to Ken, Jeff and Mary Jo for helping make Lakeshore a better place! And Christian Boyle for hauling off this huge load to be composted!!

Join us for a community clean-up hosted by the Oakland LGBTQ Center on Wednesday, March 13, from 10 am to 12 noon. Let’s make a positive impact together! Meet in front of the center, bring your favorite gardening tools, compost bags, and friends. 🌿

For more information please reach out to Racheal via DM

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GET READY! 🥳 🧹✨

Our upcoming Spring Cleaning Sale is happening TOMORROW! Join us on for our exclusive Instagram Story Sale featuring items from the Bardo vintage vault.

For 2 days only, grab special deals on vintage furniture, homewares, glassware & more.

DETAILS:
✨Sale goes LIVE on this page () via Instagram Stories Tuesday 3/12 starting at 11am PST

✨DM to Buy ~ Venmo preferred, PayPal & CC available with a fee

✨Local pickup only (Oakland, CA) All sales are final

Swipe for a preview of some items that will be available.