Friday, Feb. 7

• 1 p.m. “Find (and Stream) the Music that You Love.” In honor of Valentine’s Day, Ed Kallas, recreation supervisor, will teach tips and tricks to finding streaming music. Share stories and laughs while finding favorites on platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, iHeart Radio and more. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Dining Room 2. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)
• 7 p.m. The Laramie Project. Documentary-style play that analyzes the death of Matthew Shepard, an openly gay college student who was brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998. Performed by Tomorrow Youth Repertory. Tickets: adults $13 (in advance $10); students and seniors $7 (in advance $5). Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. (Info: 205-9039, https://tyrlaramie.bpt.me)

Saturday, Feb. 8

• 10 a.m. to noon. Tree Care Workshop. Learn tips on growing and maintaining the health of trees locally. Alameda residents who attend may receive a coupon for $25 off one tree at a local nursery. A Project Tree Event powered by the Alameda Sun in partnership with Alameda Backyard Growers. Free admission. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2315 Blanding Ave. (Info: 239-7425, www.alamedabackyardgrowers.org)
• 2 p.m. Gardening 101. Learn how easy and fun gardening can be. Basics for first-time gardeners. Topics include: terminology, plants 101, healthy soil building, transplanting and plant choice by season, seeds vs. starts, non-toxic pest control, reuse in the garden and tips and tricks. Free admission. Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713, refdesk@alamedaca.gov)
• 7 p.m. The Laramie Project. Documentary-style play performed by Tomorrow Youth Repertory. See Feb. 7 listing. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. (Info: 205-9039, https://tyrlaramie.bpt.me)

Sunday, Feb. 9

• 9 a.m. to noon. Alameda Wildlife Reserve Cleanup Party. Help prepare Alameda Point for the return of the endangered least terns in April. Tasks include weeding, picking up trash and placing nest markers and “chick chalets.” (Info, directions: 521-4402, pg3187@gmail.com)
• 2 p.m. The Laramie Project. Documentary-style play performed by Tomorrow Youth Repertory. See Feb. 7 listing. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave. (Info: 205-9039, https://tyrlaramie.bpt.me)

Monday, Feb. 10

• 1 p.m. “Local Trip & Extended Travel.” Ed Kallas, recreation supervisor, reviews upcoming local trips. Then, representatives from Premier World Discovery will provide an overview of extended-travel opportunities. Free admission, no registration required. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Dining Room 2. (Info: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)
• 6:30 p.m. Soul of a Nation: Art in the age of Black Power 1963-1983. Art Docent Talk: A Black History Month event. Presentation celebrating art made by Black artists during two pivotal decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both public and private discourse. Based on exhibit at DeYoung museum includes focus on Bay Area artists whose work promoted cultural pride, empowerment and political and social activism. Free admission. Sponsored by the Friends of the Alameda Free Library. Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713, refdesk@alamedaca.gov)

Tuesday, Feb. 11

• 1 p.m. Transportation 101. Victoria Williams, paratransit coordinator, presents overview of the various transportation options (East Bay Paratransit, Premium Taxi Program, free shuttle service and more) available to Alameda residents. Questions encouraged. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Room D. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)
• 2 p.m. “Making It Safer for Seniors to Walk and Bike.” Contribute to the upcoming Alameda Active Transportation Plan by sharing the “senior” perspective. Snacks provided. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Room D. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)

Wednesday, Feb. 12

• 1 p.m. “Life after Caregiving.” Sandra Pilon facilitates workshop designed for surviving grief and loss after someone cared for passes away. Sponsored by C.A.R.E.S. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Dining Room 2. (Info: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)
• 6:30 p.m. Fourth annual Alameda Authors Series: Jeneé Darden. A Black History Month event. Award-winning journalist and author will speak about her book Where a Purple Rose Blooms, a collection of poetry and essays that reflect the writer’s journey through Black womanhood. Free admission. Sponsored by the Alameda Branch of American Association of University Women and Friends of the Alameda Free Library. Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713, refdesk@alamedaca.gov)

Thursday, Feb. 13

• 10:30 a.m., Multimedia Art Exhibit Reception. Artists’ reception of art created in Mastick classes including works in: beading jewelry, ceramics, creative writing, drawing and painting, quilting, stained glass and more. Free admission. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave., Room D.; works displayed in lobby. (Info, register: 747-7506, jkrause@alamedaca.gov)
• 3:30 p.m. “Pom Pom Crafts.” Learn to make yarn pom poms to use on bookmarks, keychains and more. The library will provide all supplies and ideas. For teens only. Free admission. Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713, hfields@alamedaca.gov)