🎨 Monthly Acrylic Paint Class at the Backyard!

Join us for an inspiring and creative acrylic paint class! Each month, we offer a unique painting experience led by Paola Lagunas from Arte Por Lola, where you'll learn to express your creativity on canvas.

What's Included:

• 🎨 All painting supplies provided: Easel, Acrylic paint, brushes, and an 8x10 inch canvas to take home.

• 🖼️ Step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece.

• 🌿 A serene and inspiring atmosphere

Class Overview: Each class is a new and exciting painting adventure! From landscapes to plants to animals, we explore a variety of themes suitable for all levels of painting experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you'll enjoy expressing yourself through art in a supportive and welcoming environment. Paola will teach you how to blend your own colors and use them to convey your ideas on canvas, leaving you with knowledge you can take on forever!

Food & Drink: We love Nidos for hosting us! Food and Drink are NOT included in this ticket but are available for purchase during class and after! We encourage you to taste their yummy menu!

Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change. Refunds are not available within 24 hours of the event. If you're unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can fill your spot and ensure a full class of happy painters! 🌟

Note: Spaces fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

🎉 BackYard BAZAAR 2024 is here! ✨
Join us on Saturday, December 14, from 11 AM to 4 PM for one of our favorite community events of the year!

We’re celebrating ARTE HECHO EN OAKLAND with over 30 amazing vendors, offering:
🎨 Art & Crafts
🎶 Vintage & Vinyl
🍴 Delicious Food & Chocoflanes
🕯️ Candles, Quilts, y mucho más!

There’s a little something for everyone—come shop, eat, and support local creators!

📍Nido’s Backyard
Save the date and invite your friends for a day full of joy and community vibes. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

Paint & Sip with Jesus Sosa Calvo!

Learn how to paint your own alebrije the class will be taught by Jesus Sosa Calvo, master woodcarver from San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca.

During this class, you will learn about the history behind alebrijes, and other traditions typical of Oaxaca.

All Materials are included
All ages are welcome!
Please arrive early!
Secured parking lot across the street from Nido's Backyard!

About Jesus Sosa Calvo:

Jesús Sosa Calvo is a master artisan from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, renowned for his exceptional work in crafting alebrijes—vibrant, intricate wood carvings that have become emblematic of Oaxacan folk art. Over the past three decades, the town has transformed from focusing on embroidery to becoming a hub of alebrije creation, fueled by a global fascination with this unique art form. Jesús’s pieces stand out for their whimsy and fine details, making him a highly sought-after artist whose work captivates collectors and admirers worldwide.

His work embodies a deep connection to tradition and reflects the timeless nature of Zapotec art—a perspective where time is perceived as a vast, profound lake rather than a linear stream. Through his creations, Jesús invites admirers to experience a world filled with bold colors, rich traditions, and the mysteries of an ancient way of life.

Nido's and NorSled are pairng up for an adoption event. So stop by and have a beer, a bite and visit with the huskies available for adoption.

Saturday, December 7, 2024
12 pm to 3 pm

For more information check https://www.norsled.org/

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

Learn how to paint your own alebrije the class will be taught by
Jesus Sosa Calvo, master woodcarver from San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca.

During this class, you will learn about the history behind alebrijes, and other traditions typical of Oaxaca.

All Materials are included
All ages are welcome!
Please arrive early!
Secured parking lot across the street from Nido's Backyard!

About Jesus Sosa Calvo:

Jesús Sosa Calvo is a master artisan from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, renowned for his exceptional work in crafting alebrijes—vibrant, intricate wood carvings that have become emblematic of Oaxacan folk art. Over the past three decades, the town has transformed from focusing on embroidery to becoming a hub of alebrije creation, fueled by a global fascination with this unique art form. Jesús’s pieces stand out for their whimsy and fine details, making him a highly sought-after artist whose work captivates collectors and admirers worldwide.

His work embodies a deep connection to tradition and reflects the timeless nature of Zapotec art—a perspective where time is perceived as a vast, profound lake rather than a linear stream. Through his creations, Jesús invites admirers to experience a world filled with bold colors, rich traditions, and the mysteries of an ancient way of life.

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - A Charlie Brown Christmas

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

Baile Folclórico Dance Class

Come join us for a fun and energetic Baile Folclórico dance class at NIDO's BackYard! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, this class is perfect for all levels. Learn traditional Mexican folk dances in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the steps and movements, ensuring you have a blast while learning. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Baile Folclórico!

No experience needed

🎨 Monthly Acrylic Paint Class at the Backyard!

Join us for an inspiring and creative acrylic paint class! Each month, we offer a unique painting experience led by Paola Lagunas from Arte Por Lola, where you'll learn to express your creativity on canvas.

What's Included:

• 🎨 All painting supplies provided: Easel, Acrylic paint, brushes, and an 8x10 inch canvas to take home.

• 🖼️ Step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece.

• 🌿 A serene and inspiring atmosphere

Class Overview: Each class is a new and exciting painting adventure! From landscapes to plants to animals, we explore a variety of themes suitable for all levels of painting experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you'll enjoy expressing yourself through art in a supportive and welcoming environment. Paola will teach you how to blend your own colors and use them to convey your ideas on canvas, leaving you with knowledge you can take on forever!

Food & Drink: We love Nidos for hosting us! Food and Drink are NOT included in this ticket but are available for purchase during class and after! We encourage you to taste their yummy menu!

Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change. Refunds are not available within 24 hours of the event. If you're unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can fill your spot and ensure a full class of happy painters! 🌟

Note: Spaces fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - Black Sheep

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - V for Vendetta

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

Saturday, November 2nd
11 am to 1 pm

Join us for Catrinas: A Día de los Muertos Cookie Decorating Class!

For $40 per person, learn how to decorate beautiful cookies with guidance from expert baker Ursula Callejas.

All materials are included, with three cookies to decorate and two to take home. Open to all ages and skill levels—reserve your spot today and celebrate with us!

To get tickets please email to reserve a spot: hellacookies.co@gmail.com

All Ages! Kids are Welcome

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Nido's BackYard!

Join us in honoring our passed loved ones with a beautiful folkloric dance performance, hosted by Ballet Folklórico Ruth Correa!

🕯️ Date & Time: Friday, November 1st
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
✨ FREE event!

While the performance is free, we highly encourage you to make a reservation for full dine-in service. Don’t miss out on this special evening!

Celebrate Halloween with a fun and laid-back Bar & Food Crawl in the Jack London District! On Thursday, October 31st, we’re inviting you to dress up, explore the neighborhood, and enjoy tricks, treats, and drinks at some of Oakland's best local bars and restaurants. Think all the best parts of trick-or-treating plus all the best parts of being an adult!

This unique event offers a casual, adult-oriented way to celebrate Halloween on Halloween, and the best part—it’s FREE to attend!

• SPOOKY Cocktails

• Happy Hour Specials

• FREE Scary Movie (for adults)

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - Coco

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

Join us at Nido’s Backyard for a refreshing Yoga Class hosted by Left Coast Power Yoga in the heart of Jack London Square. 🌿 Stretch, breathe, and flow with us as we welcome all levels of yogis!

✨ When: Sunday, October 26
✨ Where: Nido’s Backyard, Oakland
✨ RSVP & Secure Your Spot Here: Link

Don’t forget to bring your mat and good vibes! ✨
Post-class, unwind with some delicious bites and drinks from our bar

Come learn the skills to create your own stamp with block printing techniques in the heart of Oakland!

During this workshop class... Instructor Antonia will teach you the skills to create custom-stamp by carving into linoleum blocks (rubber block) - All supplies are included! This technique is a beginner-friendly medium for those who are interested in getting into print making- This workshop does not require previous knowledge about linocut. If you are looking for inspiration and the skills to make personalized gifts for family and friends, or if you want to engage in a relaxing hobby that brings you joy, this class is for you!

In this class, students will be introduced to the printmaking process of linocut. The class will cover techniques in carving linoleum and printing. At their own pace, students will learn how to create a design and carve it in linoleum using carving tools. Students will learn how to ink and print their linoleum blocks by hand. In a relaxed and welcoming environment, students will create many beautiful prints that they can later print on the tote bags provided.

Participants are encouraged (but not requiered) to... Bring their own sketch or design they'd like to carve. You can also bring clothing (or other fabrics) you'd like to use your stamp on.

Each ticket includes: 1 linoleum block, a tote bag, access to linocut carving tools, three options of fabric ink, paper, brayers, pencils, pens.

Participants will leave with... One monochromatic print + a tote bag to print their design on.

About your Instructor... Antonia Lara Sanchez is a trained industrial designer with a BFA from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile. For the past six years, Antonia worked as a graphic design and photography teacher in schools throughout Providence, RI and Oakland, CA. She believes in the transformative and healing power of the arts and finds joy in sharing her knowledge with others . Antonia currently works as a full time artist, teaching crafty classes throughout the Bay Area.

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - Ghostbusters

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

California Bully Rescue Paint for Paws Fundraising event

Come join us for a paws-itively fun event at NIDO's BackYard! Grab a brush, unleash your creativity, and help raise funds for our furry friends. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love to dabble in paint, this event is for you.
The class will be led by the creative April Ballar. She will guide you on how to recreate a sample painting, and since its Halloween time, it's guaranteed to be something spoopy!

A portion of this event's proceeds will be donated to California Bully Rescue. Their mission is to reform the dog agenda through intentional rescue, educational resources, and support structural change in the community, in order to give each dog a fighting chance.

Nido's Backyard will be donating 100% of proceeds from 3 delicious cocktails: De La Cruz Margarita, Mezcal Margarita, and Picosa, from 2-4pm.

Let's come together to make a difference and support our four-legged companions.

Please dress appropriately. We will be outdoors and might be getting a little messy. Halloween costumes are encouraged! 👻

(This event is for 12 years old and older)

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - Hocus Pocus

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

🎉5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FIESTA🎉

Saturday, October 12!!!
Can you believe it’s been 5 years since we first open?!

Ballet folclórico, live salsa band, mariachis, and ending with a dance party with DJ! 🎶🎹🎷🎉

FREE - GRATIS!

4 pm: @ballet_folclorico_ruth
5 pm- 7 pm : @juliobravo_official
7:30 pm : @triomariachitepatitlan
7 pm - 10 pm : @dj.javiii

VENDORS:
@tutuli.coyotas
@stevejaviel
@arteporlola
@piscola.mami
@salsasyucatecas_etc_usa
@hellacookies.co

NOS VEMOS!

Join us this Hispanic Heritage Month for a special Tutuli Coyotas pop-up! Enjoy hand-crafted pastries that beautifully merge the textures of cookies and empanadas, each filled with caramelized brown sugar for a rich, flavorful bite. Created by Sofia, the founder behind Tutuli, who brings her love for Mexican heritage from Guadalajara to the Bay Area.

Swing by and try them out!

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - Beetlejuice

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE

Baile Folclórico Dance Class

Come join us for a fun and energetic Baile Folclórico dance class at NIDO's BackYard! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, this class is perfect for all levels. Learn traditional Mexican folk dances in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the steps and movements, ensuring you have a blast while learning. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Baile Folclórico!

No experience needed

Hispanic Heritage Month:

Come and get your vegetables right in Jack London Square, provided by 2Sev Farms. 2Sev Farms is a small Latino owned farm located in Richmond, California.

Bouquets ($15, $25, $35)

Edible Flowers (marigold, dianthus, bachelor buttons, zinnia, sunflowers)

$7-$10 varies per case

Carrots ($2/bunch)

Kale ($2/bunch)

Thyme ($3/bunch)

Rosemary ($3/bunch)

Basil ($3/bunch)

Mexicana Zucchini ($1.50/pound)

Head lettuce ($2 each)

Salad mix ($6/pound)

🍿 NIDO’s Backyard Movie Night 2024! 🍿

FREE

FREE movie night! Every Tuesday and Friday at Nido’s Backyard!

New updated summer hours: Every Tuesday ❤️ - Edward Scissorhands

NOW AT 8 pm
• All ages are welcome!
• Layer up or bring a blanket to be extra cozy
• Food and drinks available at the bar 😉
• FREE