Saturday, Oct. 8
Lotería! at the Alameda Free Library — In person, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Alameda Main Library (1550 Oak St.)

Saturday, Oct. 1
Corks, Forks, Rhythm & Brews — In person, General: 1 - 4 p.m., VIP 12 - 4 p.m.; Alameda Point

After a long two years adrift on the sea of Zoom, live classes have returned to Rhythmix’s theater and so has long-time favorite, Pete Elman, bringing a new music education series.

Former Executive Director of Rhythmix Cultural Works Tina Blaine was one of six recipients of the 2022 Alameda County Arts Leadership Award. The awardees were selected by the Alameda County Arts Commission (ACAC).

Island Bowl — In person, 7 p.m.; Thompson Field (Clement Avenue and Walnut Street)

Friday, September 16
Starlight Movies in The Park: Sing 2 — In person, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Leydecker Field (3225 Mecartney Road)

Monday, September 12
Alameda Sings! — In person, 7 p.m.; Alameda Mastick Senior Center (1155 Santa Clara Ave.)

I had the good fortune to see a dress rehearsal of It’s Only a Play on August 20 at the Altarena Playhouse’s fascinating theater (1409 High St.). This iteration of Terrence McNally’s renowned 1982 off-Broadway play was directed by Altarena’s artistic director Katina Psihos Lerheule.

Saturday, August 27
It’s a Family Affair (Kiwanis Foundation fundraiser event) — In person, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; O Club at Alameda Point (641 W Red Line Ave.)

After the unveiling of the nearly 40-foot-tall steel art sculpture, Beken, at the Seaplane Lagoon Park at Alameda Point (“A Beacon of Art Rises at Seaplane Lagoon Park,” Aug. 10), more art pieces have been raised around the city.