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KMEL Grown Folks Prom

Grown Folks Prom at Lake Chalet Presented by the Sana G Morning Show & KMEL

The night you've been waiting for is back! Dust off your best look and join the Sana G Morning Show for the annual Grown Folks Prom at the beautiful Lake Chalet in Oakland. Dance the night away with Lexx Jones in the mix, strike a pose at the Prom Photo Booth, and enjoy an appetizer buffet with a cash bar.

Tickets include event entry and the appetizer buffet. This is the highlight event of the year — don't miss it!

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 8PM – 11PM
Price: $40 per person (+tax & gratuity)

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Paper Plane Happy Hour

Kicks off June 3, 3-6pm

This June we're featuring the Paper Plane at Happy Hour, and we're kicking off the month on Wednesday, June 3rd with a special event with sixth-generation distiller Francesca Nonino, flying in from Friuli, Italy for one day only!

Come meet the family behind the bottle, first round compliments of Amaro Nonino.

Paper Plane Cocktail: equal parts Amaro Nonino, Aperol, bourbon, and lemon

Prime Rib Mondays

Every Monday starting at 5pm, indulge in our 21-day-aged Nebraskan Prime Rib slow roasted with a crispy seasoned crust and served with Caesar salad, Yorkshire pudding, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach.

Prime Rib Menu
Three fish tacos with grilled fish, lettuce, and creamy sauce, served with guacamole and a grilled lime half on a wooden board.

Taco Tuesday

$4 tacos by the lake every Tuesday from 3–9pm! Enjoy chicken, carne asada, blackened rock cod, and seasonal veggie - plus specialty margaritas and $2 oysters.

Taco Tuesday Menu
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Happy Hour

The best happy hour in Oakland just happens to have a lake view. Join us Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30–6:30pm for $5–6 sliders, $2 oysters, shareable bites, and $10 cocktails.

Happy Hour Menu

With seven unique indoor and outdoor spaces overlooking Lake Merritt, Lake Chalet is Oakland's premier destination for private events.

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering of 25 or a waterfront celebration of 800, our event team handles every detail.

We love hosting:

Host Your Event at Lake Chalet!

  • Wedding Receptions

  • Rehearsal Dinners

  • Corporate Events

  • Birthday Celebrations

  • Anniversaries

  • Mitzvahs

  • Bridal & Baby Showers

  • Holiday Parties

  • Celebrations of Life

  • Quinceañeras

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Live Music

Featuring live Jazz, R&B, and Funk by local artists, check our schedule for upcoming performances.

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Weekend Brunch

Brunch is better by the lake! Join us Saturday from 11:30am and Sunday from 10:30am for waterfront brunch featuring exclusive brunch entrées and cocktails.

Brunch Specials
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Martini Mondays

Monday just got an upgrade. Pair your Prime Rib dinner with one of our weekly Martini Specials, featuring a curated selection of gin and vodka martinis from some of the finest distilleries.

Martini Menu