Prima Materia

The Experience:

Wine, Rock, Blues and views!

 Spend your Saturday on the waterside patio at Riggers Loft listening to a high energy acoustic band – Ali + Mark.

They’ll be playing tunes by Janis, Zeppelin, Jackson 5, Dua Lipa, Stevie Wonder, Eagles, Beatles and so much more! Ali’s bluesy, Joplin like vocals and Mark’s great guitar playing will help you dive into the day!

R&B Cellars has two Cabernet Sauvignons and two Pinot Noirs by the glass or bottle. Petite Syrahs, Syrahs, a Red Blend and several Zinfandels also by the glass or bottle. They  have Rose, White and Sparkling wines available.

Chef Frank is serving all your favorite Wood-fired Pizzas!  These are 12″ pizzas on their local honey and extra virgin olive oil dough.  You can also order his Burger, Loft Salad and more.
Photo/RIggers Loft

About Riggers Loft Wine Co

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

• Thursdays: 5-8pm
• Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
• Saturdays: 1-9pm
• Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience:

Friday Night Rhythms on the Dock of the Bay!

This Friday (April 5th) is the perfect time to dive into some of R&B Cellars’ great red wines while noshing on tasty bites from Chef Frank Miller’s ‘pop up’ Kitchen Loft Menu. Meanwhile, you will be treated to some culturally rich and intricate sounds by the Brazilian East Bay Ensemble – BEBE.

R&B Cellars has two Cabernet Sauvignons and two Pinot Noirs by the glass or bottle. Petite Syrahs, Syrahs, a Red Blend and several Zinfandels also by the glass or bottle. If you aren’t a red wine drinker, they also have Rose, White and Sparkling wines available.

Chef Frank is serving all your favorite Wood-fired Pizzas!  These are 12” pizzas on their local honey and extra virgin olive oil dough. Fans rave about his Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts tossed in shaved Paemigiano cheese with lemon and garlic butter! You can order his Burger, Loft Salad or Caesar Salad with tossed romaine hearts in a classic citrus Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmesan-Reggiano cheese. Top it off with New Orleans Beignets! Yum!
Photo/Bluegoo Photography

About the music

Friday evening 6-9 pm.  Catia Machado and the Brazil East Bay Ensemble-BEBE- is a sextet with roots in Brazil, New York and the East Bay. Catia Machado, the lead singer, began her music studies in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 10 and has performed widely in South, Central and North America. Beyond Bossa Nova they play danceable, sophisticated Brazilian Jazz that reflects the wide range of Brazilian Music from romantic to funky. Tickets

Take a listen

About Riggers Loft Wine Co

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

• Thursdays: 5-8pm
• Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
• Saturdays: 1-9pm
• Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience:

Blues on the Dock of the Bay!

Immerse yourself in some amazing blues on Saturday, March 9, 2-5pm.

Red’s Blues is back at Riggers Loft, that beautiful spot on San Francisco Bay with amazing views.

This four-piece band from Sacramento will be a treat. The great thing is that they are all members of the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame!

Specializing in traditional blues, as well as original Americana/Roots music, you will know why Red’s Blue Band has been twice nominated for a SAMMIE award for ‘best blues band in the NorCal region’.

Featuring:

• Beth Reid-Grigsby, on lead vocals and harmonies
• RW Grigsby on bass and vocals
• Doug Crumpacker, guitar, harmonica and vocals
• Tim Wilbur on drums/percussion and vocals.

Come and check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Plenty of room for large parties, an amazing selection of specialty wines, cider, food and a reasonable door charge, which goes toward paying the band.

Food + Drink

Wood-fired Pizzas, Loft House Salad, Caesar Salad, Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, Deluxe Prime Beef Burger, New Orleans Beignets by Chef Frank Miller (CFM Culinary Inc.)

Enjoy fantastic wines and cider by Riggers Loft winemakers and cider maker. Order a glass, a bottle or a flight.

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/riggers-loft-menu

$5 cover charge. Pay online when you make a reservation or pay at the door.

About Riggers Loft

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

• Thursdays: 5-8pm
• Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
• Saturdays: 1-9pm
• Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/

The Experience:

Opera on the Dock of the Bay!

Be moved by the power of the human voice and preview the 2024 season with vocal performances by your favorite Festival Opera artists. Treat yourself to an afternoon of wine, bites, music and celebration to support Festival Opera! Saturday, March 16, 3-6pm.

Tucked away on the shore of Point Richmond, Riggers Loft offers stunning front-row views of the San Francisco Bay. A working winery, the vibe is casual and cool, with a grand piano and great acoustics for singing (the owners are musicians themselves!).

Enjoy bubbly from R&B Cellars, and a sumptuous buffet of savory bites and desserts curated by Chef Frank Miller. Bid on a selection of art, wine, jewelry, experiences and more, in their live and silent auctions.

Featured Artists:

• Kristen Campbell, soprano
• Carrie Hennessey, soprano
• Sara Couden, contralto
• Taylor Thompson, tenor
• Philip Skinner, bass-baritone
• Robert Mollicone, pianist
• Zachary Gordin, host

Raise a glass with  all of them and support their future of bringing opera to the East Bay.

Tickets and tables are selling fast! Join Festival Operat on March 16th at Riggers Loft for a special afternoon of celebration and music!

Tickets

About Festival Opera

Festival Opera strives to advance the operatic art form, and to build community by producing culturally rich and diverse programming to enlighten, educate, and entertain at the highest artistic standard.

About Riggers Loft

The beauty about Riggers Loft Wine Co is that you can treat yourself to a wine tasting on the weekend and relax to some great jazz.and blues. Wood-fired pizzas and tasty salads on the menu to accompany the wine or cider of your choice. Chill and enjoy as you sip, eat and vibe!

Riggers Loft is situated right next to the water on San Francisco Bay in an industrial chic building with absolutely amazing views. It is a tasting room and wine bar, with a beautiful event space.Riggers Loft is home to owners R&B Cellars, with guest wineries: Carica Wines, Wachira Wines, Barrel + Ink, Prima Materia, and Far West Cider Company. Great outdoor patio on the water.

Hours:

• Thursdays: 5-8pm
• Fridays: 5-9pm (Closed Friday, October 15 due to a wedding)
• Saturdays: 1-9pm
• Sundays: 1-7pm.

 Where:

1325 Canal Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804

https://www.riggersloftwine.com/