Thursday, Feb. 16
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Carl Arnoult will show slides and talk about his trip to China at 11. Lunch served at noon; February birthdays will be celebrated. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.
• 11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Free for seniors. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 522-1519)
• 7 to 9 p.m. Storytelling Swap: Featured storyteller followed by an open mic. Free. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info, registration: 523-6957 or frank bettecenter.org)
• 7:30 p.m. Alameda Women Artists: Meeting. Prospective members call ahead to confirm location. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 865-0541)
Friday, Feb. 17
• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Creating Your Personal Learning Network”: Learn to use the Internet and tools like Twitter and YouTube to start your personal learning journey. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, sign-up: 747-7506)
• 10 a.m. to noon: Blood Pressure Testing: Free. Lobby Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 814-4362)
• 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Alameda Hospital, Conference Room A, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Appts, info: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood. org; sponsor code: ALAMEDA)
• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Express Yourself!: Share the arts, music, poetry or just observe. Suggested donation: $10 with some of the proceeds going to charity. Bring a snack to share. (Info: Cathy Dana, 523-7853)
• 8 p.m. Fences: Performances continue through Feb. 19; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)
• 8:30 p.m. Rock, Country, Jazz & Blues: Featuring the Jinx Jones Jazz-A-Billy All-Stars. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)
• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)
Saturday, Feb. 18
• 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. “The Four Foundations of Mindfulness”: Learn about the heart of Buddha’s teachings and a working method for making life better. Final class. Open to all on a donation basis. Island Yoga, 911 Central Ave. (Registration: pauletta.chanco@sbc global.net)
• 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: “Bay Critters at Low Tide.” Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
• 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behaviors of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
• 8 p.m. Fences: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)
• 8:30 p.m. A Mix of Covers: Featuring The Up & Down playing rock ‘n’ roll, country, alternative, bluegrass and Americana. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)
Sunday, Feb. 19
• 11 a.m. Storytime and Nature Fun: Parents and kids will meet the characters at “the Cove”; listen to stories; make a nature craft; watch nature films; and more. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
• Noon to 1 p.m. Interfaith Circle of Alameda: Music, spiritual teachings, sacred text readings and artifacts representing various faith traditions from around the world.
Free to the public. Home of Truth, 1300 Grand St. (Info: 769-0607)
• 2 p.m. Fences: Final performance. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)
• 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: “Bay Critters at Low Tide.” Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544- 3187)
• 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behaviors of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)
Monday, Feb. 20
• 7 p.m. Alameda Chinese Club: General meeting. Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: Gene, 521-7160 or Dolly Fong, 523-3102)
Tuesday, Feb. 21
• 9:30 a.m. Mastick Non-Fiction Book Club: Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne by James Gavin and/or Paul Newman: A Life by Eric Shawn Levy. Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)
• Noon: Soroptimist International of Alameda: Luncheon meeting. Cost: $10. (Info: Carole Finnegan, 521-8381)
• 1 p.m. “Medicare Coverage and Options”: A representatives from the Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program will speak. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reserves: 747-7506)
• 7 to 9 p.m. Classic Swing, Blues, Folk and Jazz: Featuring Quake City Jug Band. Free to the public. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865- 2385)
Wednesday, Feb. 22
• 6 to 8 p.m. Black History Month Film Event: Alameda Multicultural Community Center, in recognition of the national Black History Month theme, “Black Women in American Culture & History,” will present the 30-minute documentary Shirley Chisholm: The Leader, followed by a panel discussion. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 521-9405)
Thursday, Feb. 23
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Terry Engelhart, director of Senior Center Without Walls, will talk about the program at 11. Lunch served at noon. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.
• 1:30 p.m. Music Appreciation: Piano recital and discussion with volunteer instructor William Sturm: “The Classical Romantic: Johannes Brahms.” Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)
• 7 p.m. Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT): Public discussion of matters of civic interest. Free to the public; light refreshments. Alameda Boys & Girls Club, 1900 Third St.
• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. “Jazz Jamz”: Musical fundraiser to benefit the Encinal High School Jazz Band. Featuring performances by Rene Escovedo and the Fuse and the high school band. Tickets: $25. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: rhythmix. org)
• 8:30 p.m. Vintage Gypsy Jazz: Featuring Le Jazz Hot Trio, celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)
Friday, Feb. 24
• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Kaiser Human Resources Service Center, 1451 Harbor Bay Parkway. (Appts, info: 800-733- 2767 or redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: KAISERHR)
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. HIV and Hep C Testing: Free and confidential testing and support referrals. For information and location, call Alameda Family Services, 629-6300.
• 8 p.m. Taize — Prayer Around the Cross: An ecumenical candlelight service of prayer offered in simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship and veneration of the Cross. Free to the public. St Joseph’s Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St.
• 8:30 p.m. Tin Pan Alley Jazz: Featuring Frisky Frolics. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)
• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Dwight Carrier and his Zydeco Band. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)
SNEAK PEEK (SOLD OUT)
• Feb. 25, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Benefit Concert: As part of the Live @ the Library series, Frederica von Stade will headline a benefit concert for the Alameda Free Library. Also featuring Alameda native, cellist Emil Miland, and performers from Berkeley’s Young Musicians Program. Tickets: $60 in advance; $70 at the door; $15 for students. Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, 2317 Central Ave. (Tix, info: 464-1099 or brownpapertickets. com/event/210496)
• March 10, noon to 3 p.m. Meet the Artists: Celebrate the opening of “Shared Perceptions,” the 11th annual show of paintings and drawings by students from the San Lorenzo Adult School. Free to the public. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 521-1233 or Ann Schmidt at 792-9130)
• March 16, 8 p.m. The Mousetrap: Opening night. Performances continue through April 22; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)
• March 21, 10:30 a.m. “Questions Mothers Ask. Knowing What’s Normal and What’s Not”: La Leche League meeting offering information and support for nursing mothers. Babies and toddlers welcome. 1600 Fernside Blvd. (Info: Virginia, 521-4867)
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