Saturday, May 6
2023 Art Changes Student Exhibition Opening— In person, 2 to 4 p.m.; Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave.
Free, all ages. An art exhibition of art created by Alameda city elementary and middle school students. Artworks take the form of watercolors, collage, drawings, and ceramics based on work by four Art Changes artists. The exhibit runs through June 24, 2023. More info: https://alamedaeducationfoundation.org.

Sunday, May 7
Urban Cycling with Bonnie Wehmann — In person, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St.
Free, teens and adults. Bonnie Wehmann, Easy Street Cycling owner and head coach, teaches guests basic rules of the road, how to equip your bicycle, fit your helmet, avoid bike theft, and prevent common crashes. More info: 510-747-7777.

61st Spring Festival Bazaar — In person, noon to 5 p.m.; Buena Vista United Methodist Church, 2311 Buena Vista Ave.
Free, all ages. Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Dance and music performances. Speeches from community leaders. More info: www.buenavistaumc.org.

Pollinator Paradise — In person, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Alameda Backyard Growers.
Adults. Learn to create a beautiful garden by starting pollinator-friendly plants. Birgitt Evans will present the class. Alameda location will be provided to registrants. Tix: $5.

Tuesday, May 9
Andrew Alden at Books Inc. Alameda — In person, 7 p.m.; Books Inc., 1344 Park St.
Free, adults. Local author Andrew Alden reads from his book Deep Oakland: How Geology Shaped a City. The book discusses the ancient story of Oakland's geologic underbelly and reveals how its silt, soil, and subterranean sinews are entwined with its history — and future. Books available for purchase. More info: www.booksinc.net/Alameda.

Thursday, May 11
Joanna Ho Author Event — In person, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St.
Free, all ages. Dynamic local author and educator Joanna Ho will speak about her books for children and young adults, her writing journey, and the importance of diverse representation in books. More info: childref@alamedaca.gov.

Saturday, May 13
Art of San Quentin — In person, 5 to 9 p.m.; The Healing Garden, 1435 Webster St.
Free, adults. West End Arts District and ArtReach will display creative works from the incarcerated population on death row at San Quentin State Prison. The Art of San Quentin exhibit explores the healing and redemptive properties of artmaking. More info: www.westendartsdistrict.org

Thursday, May 18
Audubon Virtual Speaker Series — virtual, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Free, adults. A presentation on Pushing Back Plants - The Invasive Spartina Project. Learn about how hometown heroes are doing their part to address the global biodiversity crisis. Meeting via ZOOM. More info: 510-747-7777.