Cupcakes on the move, Comfort Collective takes over Couchdate, and a new addition to Walnut Creek nightlife 

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Following Couchdate’s departure from the outdated Frank Ogawa Plaza spot in downtown Oakland, Consolation Collective, a Black and queer-owned meals, drinks and occasions pop-up, has taken up residence within the house. You can begin your week with some Southern delicacies Sol brunch on Sunday from 11am to 4pm and keep tuned Instagram for extra particulars on future occasions and pop-ups. Comfort Collective102 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland

After 14 years in North Oakland, James and the Big Cupcake has moved to a brand new spot between Equator Espresso and Complete Meals on Bay Place. (The unique location, at 6326 San Pablo Ave., will stay open by the tip of the month.) Decadent flavors like purple velvet and salted caramel grace the menu, plus gluten-free and vegan choices. James and the Big Cupcake additionally presents customized desserts for particular occasions. James and the giant cupcake175 Bay Pl., Oakland

Walnut Creek welcomes a extremely anticipated listening bar this week, developed by a star-studded group. Set to open on November 15, Stereo41 is the newest venture from the identical folks behind World Well-known Hotboys and neighboring Latin Caribbean spot Lita. Not like most different dimly lit, sultry listening bars within the Bay Space, Stereo41 feels a little bit extra like a celebration, with stay DJ units accompanying omakase-style eating in a vibrant, festive setting. The menu, peppered with Center Japanese and Japanese influences, was co-created by Chef Jonathan De La Torre (previously of Quince and Mourad in San Francisco) and Andres Florez of Snail Bar. Cease by to pattern the sashimi, skewers and singari (an Egyptian manner of getting ready entire fish) and pair them with an extended drink for an genuine hi-fi bar expertise. Stereo411535 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek

A brand new Sprouts Farmers Market is now open in San Leandro. The shop, which presents natural, plant-based, gluten-free and standard merchandise, opens at 7 a.m. on Friday. Brussels sprouts farmers market, 1188 E. 14th St. (at Callan Avenue), San Leandro