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Pride in the Park Returns to Chochenyo Park Oct. 10

Alameda Pride's biggest event of the year wraps with a free block party and a DJ on Alameda Avenue.

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Thursday at the Avenue Runs Free Through Oct. 29

Downtown Alameda turns into a weekly block party every Thursday evening, with live music, games, and pop-up vendors.

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Alameda Porchfest Turns Porches Into Stages Sept. 12-13

A free kickoff concert at Webster Park on Saturday night leads into a full day of bands playing on porches, stoops, and driveways around Franklin…

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Teens' Domestic Violence Video Finally Reaches Council

A prevention video made by Alameda Family Services' Youth Advisory Board got bumped from four straight City Council meetings this summer. It's back…

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Alameda Man Traces USS Hornet Ring to Georgia Family

A class ring locked inside a closed-off part of the ship since 1970 is finally headed home.

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Puppet Wars Wrestling Returns to Alameda Sept. 12

Family-friendly pro wrestling is back at Almanac Adventureland & Brewery, and yes, it's really called Puppet Wars.

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City Council OKs $271K for Leydecker Park Playground

Alameda approved $270,947 to replace the play structures at this Bay Farm Island park, tucked into a routine consent calendar vote.

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Alameda Hospital Earns Its First A Grade Since 2024

The Leapfrog Group's new national safety report bumped Alameda Hospital up from a run of Bs, its best patient safety grade in a year and a half.

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After the Ball: FAAS Gala Lands at Alameda Point Oct. 16

FAAS's 15th annual fundraiser moves into a WWII-era hangar at Gold Bar Distillery, with tickets coming soon.

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Pacific Pinball Museum Hosts Dan Fontes Memorial Friday

A free public celebration for the muralist behind the I-580 giraffes runs 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at 1510 Webster St.

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Amy Wooldridge Leaves Alameda for East Bay Regional Parks

After 19 years growing Alameda's parks and a stint as assistant city manager, Wooldridge is headed to the East Bay Regional Park District.

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The Soiled Dove Returns With Joan Baez in a New Role

The circus dinner show is back under a 12,000 square foot Big Top at Radium Runway, running through October.

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Alameda Golfer Kailer Stone Takes Second at Junior PGAs

The 18-year-old, Pepperdine-bound this fall, led for two rounds before a rough final stretch cost him the win in Texas.

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Rhythmix's 'Soul of Our Nation' Art Show Closes Aug. 29

Bay Area artists explore hope for the country's future at the Blanding Avenue gallery, with a free closing workshop for everyone.

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Blues, Brews and BBQ Returns to Alameda Sept. 20, 2026

The West End Arts District's free festival is back for its 9th year, with Chris Cain headlining an afternoon of music, BBQ, and craft beer.

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