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Music and Mixology event for Oakland Style in Oakland California

Mixology Competition & Music Event

Calling All Cocktail Lovers!

Mixology Competition Presented by Michter's Whiskeys and
Los Siete Misterios

Join eleven of Oakland’s top mixologists from The Town’s hottest restaurants and bars as they compete to create the official 2024 Oakland-style cocktail to benefit Community Kitchens!

Experience the best of Oakland’s cocktail scene at the newly renovated Rotunda Building in the heart of Downtown Oakland. Register for the voting app, taste the eleven cocktails made with Los Siete Misterios, and vote for your favorite. An official panel of judges will also rate cocktails based on creativity, taste, and presentation to determine the winner of the $5,000 grand prize.* Check out the Michter's Whiskeys Tasting Lounge and sample their award-winning whiskey collection.

The Oakland Style cocktails will be available on all participants’ menus through October 2024 and $1.00 from each Oakland Style cocktail sold will be donated to Community Kitchens. The fun continues with the Oakland Style Cocktail rewards program where you can win great prizes.

Enjoy an evening filled with sips, bites, music mixed by DJ Christie, dancing and so much fun. MC'd by Liam Mayclem - Bay Area Foodie Chap.

*Audience participation is a portion of the vote. A panel of Oakland-style cocktail judges will determine the remaining vote.

EVENT DETAILS:

WHEN: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
WHERE: The Rotunda | 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (map)
TIME: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Michter's Whiskeys Tasting Lounge opens at 7:00 PM)
TICKETS: $95 per person (GET TICKETS)

A cash bar will be available for additional beverage purchases. This is a 21+ event.

BARS & MIXOLOGISTS INCLUDE:

ACRE Kitchen & Bar – Gina Igneri
Agave Uptown – Everth Oliva
Co Nam – Trung Nguyen
Fluid 510 – Manuel Porras
Friends & Family – Blake Cole
Low Bar – Kevin Flores
Parche – Nicholas Fittipaldi
Sobre Mesa – Alejandro Arriaga
TallBoy – Dani Baldacci
Town Lounge – Kyle McDaniel
Viridian – William Tsui

WHAT YOUR TICKETS INCLUDE:

Your ticket delivers more than just event access—it unlocks a one-of-a-kind experience filled with flavor and fun. Here’s what’s included:

11 Tasting Tokens: Use your tokens to sample 11 unique cocktails crafted by talented mixologists competing for top honors.
Bites & Appetizers: Savor delicious bites and appetizers served throughout the event.
Michter's Whiskeys Tasting Lounge: Enjoy exclusive access to the Michter’s Whiskeys Tasting Lounge, where premium whiskey samples await.
$10 Uber Credit: To make your evening even easier, we’ve partnered with Uber to provide a $10 credit for your ride to and from the event.

Your ticket is more than just entry—it’s your pass to an unforgettable night of creativity, cocktails, and convenience. Get your tickets now!

MUSIC MIXED BY DJ CHRISTIE

Christie James, a Bay Area native, began her career in the US Navy, serving in Italy and as part of the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington D.C. under President Clinton. After transitioning from Navy journalism to radio, she returned to the Bay Area in 2003, where she gained extensive experience at various stations.

Currently, Christie hosts the top-rated "Morning Drive with Christie Live" show on 80s+ @103.7 and is actively involved in the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community, producing stages for pride events and serving as the official Treehouse DJ for the Oakland Athletics.

DJ Christie James Headshot

MC'D BY LIAM MAYCLEM

Liam Mayclem is one of the Bay Area’s best known food personalities. His “Foodie Chap” segment and podcast on KCBS (since 2010) celebrates all things food & wine & hospitality. He also hosted Eye on the Bay on CBS 5 TV from 2005 to 2015. Liam EMCEES the William’s Sonoma Culinary stage each year (since 2015) at Bottle Rock Napa Valley.

He broke a world record with Snoop Dogg & Chef Michael Voktaggio for “Gin & Juice”, made Cubano sandwiches with Cameron Diaz & recently hosted a Philly cheesesteak sandwich cook off with Bradley Cooper V Chef Jose Andres. The Foodie Chap has been a long time partner with Visit Oakland and regards “The Town” as one of the most exciting and richly diverse “Foodie Towns” in the country.

Liam Mayclem Headshot

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