Saturday, April 8
Flamenco a Las 8 — In person, 8 p.m.; Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave.
An evening of flamenco dance and music with Melissa Cruz and Special Guests. Tix: $25 General/$40 Angel. More info: www.rhythmix.org.

Starting Seeds Indoors — In person, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St.
Free, 13+. Learn how to start seeds indoors using seeds from the seed lending library at the Alameda Free Library. Bring seeds to share, if you have any. Event in the Stafford Room. More info: contact Jill Russell at 510-747-7713.

Second Saturday — In person, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Healing Garden’s Alfresco Dining Park, 1435 Webster St.
Free, all ages. West End Mercantile is hosting an amazing local crafts, food and music event at the Healing Garden. The event includes crafts, food, drink and is pet friendly. More info: www.instagram.com/thewestendmercantile.

Tuesday, April 11
Dave Newhouse & Andy Dolich at Books Inc. — In person, 7 p.m.; Books Inc., 1344 Park St.
Free, All ages. Dave Newhouse and Andy Dolich will do a reading and book signing of their book Goodbye, Oakland. The book details Oakland sports history and looks into the future of professional sports in the East Bay. Books will be available for purchase. More info: www.booksinc.net/Alameda.

Friday, April 14
17th Annual Alameda on Camera Opening Reception — In person, 6 to 8 p.m.; Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St.
Free. Alameda on Camera is an annual event conducted throughout the City of Alameda. 48 photo-based adult artists roam the City of Alameda and capture their favorite images. The exhibition is open until May 27. More info: www.frankbettecenter.org/2023-alameda-on-camera.html.

Saturday, April 15
Alameda Sings — In person, 12 to 3 p.m.; The Healing Garden, 1435 Webster St.
All ages. Alameda Community Chorus is putting on an Alameda Sings! fundraising event to raise voices, funds, and awareness to keep community choral music alive! The chorus will give a sneak preview of their musical performance on April 22 at the Veterans Building. Tix: $5. A raffle will take place for attendees. More info: www.alamedachorus.com.

Alameda’s Spring Shindig — In person, 12 to 3 p.m.; Alameda Point Gym, 1101 W. Redline Ave.
Free, all ages. The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department welcomes Alamedans to come celebrate Spring with them. The event will include games, crafts, food and more. More info: www.alamedaca.gov/recreation.

Tuesday, April 18
AHS Media Career Panel — virtual, 7:30 p.m.; Alameda High School, 2200 Central Ave.
Free, teens. The Alameda High School PTSA is sponsoring its second Career Panel. The panel will feature four professionals who work in media — acting, directing, writing, radio, and print journalism. The event will take place via Zoom. More info: https://www.alamedaunified.org.