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All Around Alameda – Fall is on the Way
By Amanda Laird,
9 hours ago
History tours, dazzling performances, a candidate forum, and a fall market
It may still feel like summer, but fall technically began last weekend with the Autumnal Equinox. Evidence of that is finally on the horizon. The leaves are starting to change, pumpkin spice lattes are being served at our local coffee shops , and fall events are popping up. This week, send off summer in style by dancing to some rock n’ roll at the final West is Best summer concert , and welcome autumn with delicious food and beautiful artisan wares at Faction Brewing’s Fall Market .
Save time in your schedule for an incredible gravity-defying dance performance at Alameda Point , too. Finally, see what your local City Council candidates have to say about their platforms for the 2024 General Election at the Alameda Candidate Forum . Editor’s note- this article was updated at 2:15 p.m. September 26 to reflect that the school board forum will not be held as planned.
BANDALOOP dancer Suzanne Gallo in rehearsal in Alameda. Photo Nick Winkworth.
Somewhere to Land: Dances for Sea and Low Sky
Thursday, September 26 – Saturday, September 28
Join Oakland-based vertical dance group BANDALOOP at Hangar 25 on Alameda Point for a series of three performances, Thursday through Saturday, September 26-28. The pre-show activities open at 6:30 p.m., and the performances start at 7:30 p.m.
Somewhere to Land was inspired by the City of Alameda’s decision to establish a new ecological park at Alameda Point. Hangar 25 itself is slated for demolition in order to expand the wetland marsh area and enhance the view of the San Francisco skyline at Alameda’s new De-Pave Park . The performances are a part of Alameda’s Rising Tides public arts initiative that debuted in August and will continue until the summer of 2025.
Entry to the show is free with RSVP . Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or folding chairs. Drinks will be available for purchase from Alameda Soda Company, Urban Legend Cellars, Dashe Cellars, and Almanac Brewery. Before the show, shop local arts vendors and chat with climate nonprofits at information booths.
Please note that there is a 100-foot walk from the accessible parking spaces to the performance site. If you have any questions, please call Tara Pilbrow at 415-309-8565.
Alameda Walks
Saturday, September 28
Get outdoors this weekend at the free Alameda Walks event on Saturday, September 28. Sponsored by Alameda Recreation and Parks Department ( ARPD ), this week’s walk begins at the intersection of Eagle Avenue and Bay Street, in front of the community garden, at 9 a.m. These free walks are a great way to begin a Saturday morning, exploring Alameda’s neighborhoods and discovering new areas. Just look for the red hats, and join in!
Saturday’s walk will explore the trove of Victorian-era homes that line the streets near the delightful community garden. This neighborhood is described as an “open-air museum dedicated almost exclusively to the Queen Anne-style creations of Felix Marcuse and Julius Remmel,” two well-known Alameda architects.
This walk will be led by historian Dennis Evanosky. All Alameda Walks events begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately one hour. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, use sun protection, and bring water to stay hydrated. Registration is not required. Kindly leave pets at home.
Dive into Alameda history at Meyers House and Garden, 2021 Alameda Avenue, on Saturday, September 28, between 1 and 4 p.m. This special property is open to the public for guided tours on the fourth Saturday of each month.
The Meyers House was built in 1897, and is a beautiful example of the Colonial Revival style of architecture that was popular at the time. The house and gardens spread over three city lots, and a carriage house stands there to this day. Knowledgeable docents will guide guests through the grounds and home, which is furnished by many items that belonged to the home’s original owners, the Meyers.
Read about the history of the home online , and arrive ready to learn even more during the tour. Admission is $5 ( cash only ), and no RSVP is necessary. Guests may attend one of three 60-minute tours beginning at the top of each hour. The first tour starts at 1 p.m.; the last tour begins at 3 p.m. Street parking is available. Please note that guests will need to navigate stairs in order to participate in the tour.
Alameda Candidate Forum
Saturday, September 28
The November 2024 General Election is coming up right away. Check out what local candidates have to say about their platforms at the non-partisan Candidate Forum , hosted by the Alameda Post and the Alameda League of Women Voters (LWV). The forum will be held at Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, an accessible building with a large parking lot.
Both the Post and the LWV will bring a curated list of questions for the moderated forum. The City Council forum will run from 2 to 3:45 p.m., followed by the school board forum from 4 to 5 p.m. The school board forum will not be held because three of the four candidates are unable to attend. A new date for an online forum will be announced soon. After the event, attendees will have a chance to talk with candidates, as each candidate’s personal schedule allows.
All candidates have been invited to participate in this forum. If you cannot attend in person, a recording of the proceedings will be made available on the Alameda Post Election Page .
Faction Brewing Fall Market
Saturday, September 28
It’s that time of year! Fall markets are popping up everywhere, including the Faction Brewing Fall Market , 2501 Monarch Street, on Saturday, September 28, from 3 to 8 p.m.
It’s never too early to think about holiday shopping, and you can start your search by meandering through booths from artists, makers, and small businesses from around the Bay Area. Take a sneak peek at some of the vendors on their Instagram pages:
When you’re hungry from all that shopping, grab a bite to eat at the Momolicious food truck, known for its Momo , a type of steamed and filled dumpling. Momolicious has been filling bellies since 2017, and their website proudly declares that Momolicious is “Bringing authentic Nepali cuisines from the heart of Kathmandu to the Bay Area!”
Of course, guests are invited to stick around and check out what Faction Brewing has on tap. Pets are also welcome at this family friendly event.
South Pacific Coast Railroad trains carried marksmen and picnickers to Schuetzen Park as depicted in C. P. Heininger’s lithograph created for his 1884 Souvenir of Alameda County . Photo Alameda Museum.
Portola Avenue and Burbank Street Walking Tour
Sunday, September 29
The latest Alameda Post History Walking Tour is set for Sunday, September 29, beginning at 10 a.m. Join Post historian Dennis Evanosky at the corner of Portola Avenue and Burbank Street to step back in time on this Alameda adventure.
This tour will travel through “Craftsman-style heaven” along palm-tree-lined Portola Avenue, Burbank Street, and Eighth Street. The tract was once home to Schuetzen Park and a velodrome . Dennis will also explain how SKIPPY Peanut Butter traces roots to this quaint neighborhood.
To provide backstory for the tour, Dennis will record a short, introductory lecture. This lecture is optional, and participants will still enjoy and learn from the walking tour without watching the presentation. A link to the recording will be sent to ticket holders before the tour.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, and water are recommended for this tour. Mobility devices, strollers, and well-behaved dogs are welcome. The tour will end where it began, and is expected to last 90 to 100 minutes, covering one to two miles. Tickets may be purchased online , and children under 6 may attend for no charge. We’ll see you there!
The Four Stooges will rock your socks off with a playlist of classic rock covers from Peter Frampton, The Cars, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin, Journey, Pink Floyd, and more! The concert is free, and drinks will be available for purchase from a favorite local bar, The Fireside . The West is Best concert series also hosts a collection of local artisans and culinary vendors for each concert.
Merchants and vendors will be open from 3 to 6 p.m., and music is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. The Healing Garden is a flat, asphalt park. Street parking is available on and around Webster Street. Read more about the venue on the WABA website .
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