About this Event
The Sirens & Curious Sea Creatures of the Menagerie Oddities Market are calling! Along with A-Town Agency & Forbidden Island, we're delighted to offer a curated, alternative group of peddlers, scallywags, and purveyors to usher in the holiday season with an enchanting afternoon and evening of tropical cocktails, strange treasures and dark holiday cheer!
Be ye Sea Witch 💀Tiki Goth 🦇Whimsical Merfolk 🧜♀️Tropical Collectors 🍹Pirate 🏴☠️ or curiosity seeker, we're decking our stalls with handmade treasures and gifts that inspire merriment & fun, especially for you.
👀If you're looking for:
☑️The sirens crown jewels,
☑️The accoutrements for memorable dinner parties,
☑️The gifts for the people who already have everything,
☑️The ornament that makes people ask questions,
☑️The art that looks like it was recovered from a cursed pirate ship,
☑️The Odd, curious, strange & unusual home decor,
☑️The bath or boudoir products a sea witch would keep in her cave,
✅The things you can’t find anywhere else.
👉Then snag a ticket today!
📍 Forbidden Island — Alameda, California
📅 November 22nd
⏰ 1 PM – 7 PM (VIP ONLY entry 1pm / General Admission 2 to 7pm)
🔞 21+ ID Required
And because no ODDventure is complete without a little entertainment, we’ll have Sea Shanty Sirens, a Glam Shell Photo Booth, DJ Samoa Boy and plenty of mermaid mischief along the way!
21+ ONLY (no minors). Must have a valid ID for entry. SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS BEFORE BUYING YOUR TICKET.
The Alameda Mermaids, Mistletoe & Mai Tai's Market offers a one-of-a-kind shopping and social experience in one of the Bay Area's most iconic Tiki destinations.
TICKET TIMES:
1:00-2:00 PM VIP ONLY Entry - Includes a photo session in our giant glam shell booth with special guests mermaids along with a novelty frame! VIP ticket holders get early access to our market before the general public. LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS. Mermaid Meet & Greet with photo is only for VIPS.
2:00-7:00PM MARKET Ticket - enjoy tropical drinks while you shop artisan vendors, listen to music, watch live performances, and snap a selfie with your friends in the Giant Glam Shell open to GA Ticket holders from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
Important policies and venue info to know before you go!
RAIN OR SHINE!!
Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended to avoid waiting in line.
**Forbidden Island operating hours on Sunday 11/22 are 1-10pm; The patio and garden close at 9pm SHARP; The indoor lounge is open until 10pm; The market ends at 7pm.
Seating inside the lounge, patio, and garden tables are by reservation only and MUST be made online here: https://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com There is no charge for reserving a table. If it looks sold out for your party of four try 2 reservations for a party of 2. This trick applies to the bar seating as well!
FOOD: order food from the bar
21+ ONLY (no minors)
Must have a valid ID for entry
Tiered tickets - please purchase an advance ticket and select an entry time. Staggered entry provides a more enjoyable experience at intimate venues. Stay as long as you like at the market (does not include reserved seating)
NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, OR CREDITS - ALL SALES FINAL
MARKET TICKETS DO NOT INCLUDE RESERVED SEATING - Please reserve a table through Forbidden Island (link above)
FAQ'S
Is the market all ages? NO-all patrons and guests must be 21+ NO EXCEPTIONS!
What if I forgot my valid, photo ID? NO ID, NO entry.
Can I bring my dog? Well behaved dogs are allowed outside on the patio ONLY.
Are tickets available at the door? YES-but there will be a wait. Patrons with advance tickets have priority entry.
What if I come earlier than my ticket time? Advance ticket holders with a current time slot will have priority entry so there may be a wait.
What if I come later than my ticket time? You will be filtered in after the current time slot. Advance ticket holders have priority entry so there may be a wait.
If I am late will I lose my table reservation? Check Forbidden Islands late policy. Tickets do not include table reservations for outdoor seating so the policy may differ.
Can I just come to Forbidden Island on 11/22 and skip the market? NO-every person entering will need to purchase a $5 event ticket online or at the door.
If I make a reservation through Forbidden Island for a table on the patio or garden, do I still need to purchase an advance market ticket? NO but you will need to purchase a ticket at the door.
NO smoking or taking alcohol off the premises.
Community Statement
The Menagerie is a safe space for all who gather in curiosity and wonder. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, hate, or bullying OF ANY KIND..
No soliciting of any kind (religious, political, outside event promo or event scouting).
We reserve the right to refuse entry and service to anyone.
Presented by The Menagerie Oddities Market with A-Town Agency & Forbidden Island.
Event venue & nearby stays
Forbidden Island, 1304 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, United States
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