Summer Fridays
Every Friday, May 15 - June 26, we're creating a little magic on our back garden patio with Summer Fridays — our family-friendly outdoor dining series. From 5–8 PM, enjoy live music while you dine on the patio and upper terrace, with plenty of open seating for groups to gather. We've also partnered with Happily Ever Laughter, the Bay Area's premier children's entertainment company, to bring a different fairytale character to the patio from 5–7 PM for table-side kids' activities — face painting, balloon twisting, magic tricks & more.
Just order dinner from Hopscotch Chicken or Itani Sushi, grab a table on the patio, and enjoy the weekly lineup of entertainment. No tickets, no reservations.
Each Friday features a different musical act and a new costumed character with a different kids' activity — so there's a reason to come back week after week. Invite your friends and make plans to join us every Friday on the patio!
ABOUT THE KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
We've partnered with Happily Ever Laughter — the Bay Area's premier children's entertainment company — to bring a costumed character to the garden patio each Friday from 5-7pm. Their performers arrive as fairytale characters and keep kids captivated with whimsical, roaming table-side activities, so the fun comes to your family — no corralling kids to a stage. On the weekly lineup above you will see that the activities include face painting, balloon twisting, magic tricks, puppets, glitter tattoos and more! All ages welcome.
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Genie Love • live-looping guitarist
Genie reimagines classic songs, particularly from the 80' & 90's, through his unique live looping style creating a uniquely inspiring artistic expression.
MAY 15
Sean Carscadden • soul & blues
Sean Carscadden is a multi-award winning singer and guitar player from Sonoma County who plays a wide range of styles, including soul & blues.
MAY 22
Jacki Chavez • acoustic pop & soul
Jackie Chavez is an acoustic singer-songwriter specializing in a blend of soulful pop and contemporary hits. With her smooth vocals and melodic guitar style, she creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for a relaxed evening in the garden.
May 29
René Escovedo’s Latin Jazz Trio
Born into the legendary Escovedo Latin music family, René Escovedo is a Bay Area percussionist, bandleader, and music instructor with decades of experience. He leads two original ensembles — The Fuse and Tres Amigos — and tours internationally with iconic funk band Con Funk Shun.
June 5
The Sunblock Boys • honky tonk cow punk
The Sunblock Boys are a Honky-Tonk Cow-Punk Trio based in San Francisco who play covers and originals of country golden classics. They also perform obscure rock covers with a country spin.
June 12
June 19
Kolby Stancil • acoustic alt rock/reggae loop artist
Kolby Stancil is a Northern California-born musician known for his expressive voice, dynamic presence, and passion for storytelling through music.
June 26
Ken Seideman Jazz Trio
The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio blends traditional jazz with an eclectic mix of blues, rock, and the occasional country flair. With a deep-rooted passion for music, Ken Seideman (piano), Ed Molyneaux (bass), and Tim Caldwell (drums) bring their unique talents and extensive musical backgrounds to every performance.
Share with Your Crew!
What: Summer Fridays • Live music, food & fun for kids!
Where: Back Garden Patio at Epicurious Garden, the North Berkeley food hall across from Cheeseboard
1511 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
When: 5-8pm • Every Friday, May 15 - June 26
How: Order from Hopscotch Chicken or Itani Sushi then enjoy live music & kids' entertainment on our garden patio!