AllDayPlay : Tight Fade Radio Edition

Tuesday, January 31st
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The AllDayPlay.FM Happy Hour Session goes down on the last Tuesday of every month. Each session has a different radio show’s DJs from 7-10p.

This month we have Tight Fade Radio’s Dj Ouma who will be holding down the decks as part of his continued birthday celebration week!

SomaR is donating 15% of the bar to AllDayPlay! Please come celebrate the station, toast the birthday DJ and party tuff on a Tuesday!

P.S.  AllDayPlay just published the AllDayPlay app in the Android marketplace! It’s free and let’s you listen to all of your favorite DJs live while you’re on the move. Download it today!

Support Oakland Restaurant Week

2nd Annual
Oakland Restaurant Week
January 20th – 29th

The ten-day event celebrates Oakland’s thriving culinary scene. More than two dozen restaurants will offer a special menu with several choices for $20, $30 and $40.

The perfect way to end a delicious meal is to sip a dessert wine, cordial or other after-dinner drink…in a comfortable setting like SomaR. If you’re in the area, don’t forget to drop by to say hi.

For more information, see the Oakland Restaurant Week page on the Visit Oakland site. Share this with your friends and family. Please “Like” this if you like food! Thanks.

Lindy LaFontaine Is Back

Monday, January 9th
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Lindy LaFontaine is back and she’s bringing some friends. Come by for some low key, loungy, live accoustic music.

Join us for a loungy, live Monday eve.

A BLESSED New Year

Divinyl Echo Presents

b l e s s e d

Saturday, January 7th
9 pm to 2 am
No Cover before 10 pm
$5 after 10 pm

Start the New Year with BLESSED and DJ Discaya, RafaEl and special guest Rob Rhythm.

Made it to 2012.

Looking forward to seeing you at SomaR!

2011 FINAL HAPPY HOUR…2012 WELCOME

The Final Happy Hour of 2011
7:00 – 9:00 pm
No Cover & Complimentary Appetizers

The New Year’s Eve Party 2012
9:00 pm to 2:00 am
SoulProfess and WillieMaze
Plus Jonana Barahona Live
9:00 to 11:00 pm $5 Cover
11:00 pm to 1:30 am $10 Cover

We at SomaR spent the year not only providing an inviting, homelike, warm place to hang out, but supporting and being a part of Oakland. We’ve hosted nonprofit events, participated in fundraisers, collaborated with neighborhood organizations, supported local artists and small businesses in Oakland, and accommodated private parties for all. We believe in a diverse Oakland and the spirit of Oakland.

So, come celebrate a united Oakland with fam!

Claus Crawl Time

East Bay Loop & Vail Event Services Present
2nd Annual Claus Crawl
December 17th, 4-9 pm

Put your Santa hat on (and outfit if you have one) and meet up at Ozumo’s 2251 Broadway to register for the 2nd annual Claus Crawl.

Drop your donated toy for the Family Giving Tree and get your wrist band for discounted holiday drinks at participating venues and sponsors:

Ozumo,  2251 Broadway
Pican Restaurant, 2295 Broadway
Then come to SomaR for the after party from 7-9 pm.

Last year’s event was a great success – over 500 toys were donated!

Visit Facebook at facebook.com/ClausCrawl2011 to add yourself to the list and share with friends.

GIVE Gift GET Smile

Wednesday
December 14th
5:00 – 9:00 pm

Your contribution can make a world of difference for so many children in Oakland.

You GIVE a new, unwrapped boys and girls toys, clothing and books ages 6 months to 3 years old and it will be delivered to the Foothill Square Early Head Start Program in Oakland.

You GET complimentary appetizers and discounted holiday drink specials while celebrating the season and mingle with friends…and don’t forget to smile.

There will also be a raffle drawing every 30 minutes. You’ll receive a raffle ticket for each donation you make.

Hosted by Mike Lee. For more information, please contact Michelle Mino at 510-828-0099 or giveandsmile@gmail.com or go to www.gggs.org.

Please spread the word by clicking on the Twitter and Facebook buttons below, or emailing this to friends and family. You can also “Like” this.

The Gift Card Loaded With Oakland LOVE

No need to buy a gift card for a single cafe or hardware chain…now you can get ONE gift card that can be used at MULTIPLE local, Oakland businesses!

Brought to you by Oakland Grown, the Oakland Gift Card is fun way to keep money in our community. Launched this month, it can already be used to buy jewelry, housewares, books, stereos, dinners out, and more!

Buy for friends, family, and colleagues and help keep businesses thriving and jobs in Oakland.

Learn more And buy a card today!

Sponsored by East Bay Express, One PacificCoast Bank, and the City of Oakland.

Black Friday $5 Drinks

After getting up before the sun, waiting for the store to open for what seems forever, being pushed and pulled and fighting over the sales in the store, and then standing in the check-out line longer than waiting to get in the store...you’ll need a break.

Come to SomaR’s BLACK FRIDAY and take a load off your feet, wind down, enjoy a drink, and marvel at all your savings!

Peppermint Pattie

BLACK FRIDAY DRINKS $5 each from 4-9:00 pm:

* Brandy Alexander – Brandy, Creme de Cacao, cream, dust of nutmeg.
* Grasshopper – Creme de Mint, Creme de Cacao,cream.
* Peppermint Pattie – Peppermint Schnapps, Creme de Cacao, cream.
* Banshee – Creme de Banana, Creme de Cacao, cream.

Tell all your friends and family…whether you shop on Black Friday or not, come get your $5 Black Friday drinks, November 25th from 4-9 pm.

Then stay for Friday Funk with DJ Ra fe’ El as he presents SPEAK EASY with DJ KARIZ. No cover.