Saturday, Sept. 9
• 7th Annual Battle Star Classic — In person, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Ave.
The USS Hornet, the CA Draft Tech and California Cornhole Association presents the 7th Annual Battlestar Classic BeerFest and Cornhole Tournament to benefit the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum. Tix: $51.50 or $62 at the door. More info: https://uss-hornet.org.

• 5784 High Holy Day — In person, 7 p.m.; Temple Israel of Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Road.
Free. Temple Israel announced its 5784 High Holy Day schedule. The Holy Days begin on Saturday with a Havdalah & Reception event. Services will be led by our spiritual leader, Rabbi Cynthia Minster. More info: 510-522-9355

Sunday, Sept. 10
• Family Movie Matinee — In person, 2 to 4 p.m.; Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St.
Free, all ages. The Alameda Library showcase the 2022 musical Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, about a sing crocodile. The film stars Shawn Mendes and Javier Bardem. More info: 510-747-7713.

Wednesday, Sept. 13
• Friends of the Alameda Library Art Docent Event, “Notre Dame Revisited.” Via Zoom. 7 p.m.
The April 2019 fire at Notre Dame Cathedral reignited worldwide passion for the building, which was already iconic for both its spiritual and artistic importance. This virtual event with Phoenix Art Museum Master Docent Cathie Rubins will examine the architecture and art characteristic of cathedrals over the centuries. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T0BB6hkGTXSj111tXW33wA#/regi....

Thursday, Sept. 14
• Back to School BBQ Fundraiser — In person, 5 to 8 p.m.; The Rake at Admiral Maltings, 651A W. Tower Ave.
Enjoy an old-fashioned barbecue dinner (with vegan options) plus a beer, wine or non-alcoholic drink in support of Alameda public school students and teachers! Tix: $75. More info: www.alamedaeducationfoundation.org/bbq.

Friday, Sept. 15 & Saturday, Sept. 16
BANDALOOP Public Dance Rehearsals — In person, 4 to 5 p.m.; Hangar 25, 1951 Monarch St.
Free, all ages. BANDALOOP — led by artistic director Melecio Estrella, will begin the development phase of a new show they hope to perform at Alameda Point in 2024. Presented by West End Arts District. More info: info@westendartsdistrict.org.

Sunday, Sept. 17
Alameda’s Sixth Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ — In person, noon to 6 p.m.; Washington Park, 740 Central Ave.
Free, all ages. Alameda’s favorite music festival, Blues, Brews & BBQ, returns for its sixth edition bringing together world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking barbecue vendors. Presented by West End Arts District. More info:
www.westendartsdistrict.org.