Throughout history, specific events have caused waves of population to crash onto Alameda’s shores. Whether Gold Rush settlers, World War I and II veterans or recent tech transplants, certain groups have arrived at various times to change Alameda’s population significantly. Through the discussion of 12 historic waves of immigration, local historians Dennis Evanosky and Eric J. Kos will discuss events that transpired around the world to move people to Alameda.

The talk takes place at Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. at 7 p.m. tonight.