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Thursday, July 21

n 10 a.m. to noon: Dental Consultation: Free consultation, by appointment, with Dr. Alfred Chong. Offered every third Thursday of the month. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reservs: 747-7506)

n 11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 522-1519) n 7 p.m. Dixieland Jazz: Featuring And That’s Jazz. Cover: $5 to $15. High Street Station, 1303 High St. (Info: 995-8049) n 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)

n 7:30 to 9:30 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 www.frankbettecenter.org ) Friday, July 22

n 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.

n 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Flights: A flight of wine, $10; proceeds benefit the Alameda Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (ACPAAA) when you mention your support. Angela’s Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave. (Reservations: 522-5822)

n 7:30 p.m. Pop & Rock: Featuring Felsen. Cover: $10. High Street Station, 1303 High St. (Info: 995-8049)

n 8 p.m. Taize — Prayer Around the Cross: An ecumenical candlelight service of mantra style chants, meditation, contemplation and reflection, silence, solitude and serenity. Free to the public. St Joseph’s Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St.

n 8:30 p.m. Country: Featuring Joe Goldmark & The Seducers. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

n 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)

n 9 p.m. to midnight: “Gypsy Fire”: Featuring a tribute to Gypsy Kings and Latin guitar flavor. Dragon Rouge Restaurant, 2304 Encinal Ave. (Info: 521-1800 or www.dragonrougerrestaurant.com)

Saturday, July 23

n 10 a.m. to noon: East Bay Electric Auto Association: Monthly meeting and a discussion on “Converting a Gasoline Car to Electric.” Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: www.ebeaa.org)

n 1 to 3 p.m. Artist Talks: Four or five of the artists featured in the “cross currents 2011,” the Exhibition of California Artists hosted by the Island Alliance of the Arts, will speak about their processes. Refreshments. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 521-1233)

n 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: Discover what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 3 p.m. Family Concert: Featuring ANDY Z. Free for all ages. Bright Horizons at Garner, 2275 North Loop Road. (Info: 769-5437 or www.brighthorizons.com/garner)

n 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)

n 5 to 7 p.m. Summer Beats: Free outdoor concert featuring Edgardo & Candela playing Latin jazz. Free to the public. Center Court, Alameda South Shore Center, Park Street and Otis Drive. (Info: 521-1515 or www.AlamedaSouthShoreCenter.com)

n 7 p.m. Blues: Featuring Little Wolf & The Hellcats, with Ron Matthews opening. Cover: $10. High Street Station, 1303 High St. (Info: 995-8049)

n 8:30 p.m. Classic Jazz Ballads: Featuring The Scott Young/Tom Griesser Sextet. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Sunday, July 24

n 1 to 4 p.m. Garden Party: Fourth annual fundraiser of the Alameda Democratic Club. Wine tasting, silent auction. Tickets” $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Myers House and Gardens, 2021 Alameda Ave. Send ticket fee or a donation to the 2012 political campaign at CADC, P.O.Box 2723, Alameda, CA 94501.

n 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: Discover what’s new in the Visitors Center. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

n 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)

Tuesday, July 26

n 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Sea Squirts: “All Washed Up.” Outdoor exploration and a theme-related craft and snack for children 3 to 5 and an adult. Fee: $6. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Registration required: 888-327-2757, option 2, 3)

n 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Rotary Club of Alameda: Luncheon meeting featuring a presentation by Arley C. Marley III, the district governor of Rotary’s Bay Area District 5170. Free for Rotary members; $5 at the door for guests or $20 for lunch. Grandview Pavilion, 300 Island Drive.

n 1 p.m. “Three Secrets to Relieving Back and Neck Pain Naturally”: Laurie Ratto will share exercises to help maintain flexibility and strength in your spine and will speak about a complementary therapy called Healing Touch. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

n 3:45 to 5 p.m. Estuary Explorers: “All Washed Up.” Outdoor exploration and a theme-related craft and snack. Fee: $6. Ages 6 to 8. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Preregistration required: 888-327-2757, option 2, 3)

n 7 to 9 p.m. Jazz/Country/Western: Featuring Hotsy Totsy Hillbilly Jazzbos performing a range of songs from the 1930s. Free to the public; $5 donation encouraged. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385)

n 8 to 10 p.m. Big Band Night: Dance to the big band sounds of Dave Altschuler’s Swingtime Big Band. $5 donation requested at the door. Temple Israel, 3183 Mecartney Road.

Wednesday, July 27

n 10:30 a.m. “Our Island Faire”: 83rd annual Alameda Welfare Council Summer Faire. Boutique shopping at 10:30 a.m.; a buffet luncheon is served at noon. Luncheon: $40, express business lunch available. Grandview Pavilion, 300 Island Drive. (Tix: Joyce Denyven, 523-6341)

n 4 to 5:15 p.m. Grief Support Group: Free. Women’s Health Center, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 582-8434)

Thursday, July 28

n 7 p.m. “Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin”: Featuring author-historian Gray Brechin. Part of the Alameda Museum Lecture Series. Alameda Museum members, free; non-members, $10. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 748-0796 or www.alamedamuseum.org)

n 8 p.m. Concert: Featuring Quadravibe Jazz Ensemble. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info or registration: 865-5060 or www.rhythmix.org)

Friday, July 29

n 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Flights: A flight of wine, $10; proceeds benefit the Alameda Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (ACPAAA) when you mention your support. Angela’s Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave. (Reservations: 522-5822)

n 8 p.m. Greater Tuna: Opening night. Performances continue through Aug. 28; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

n 8:30 p.m. Alternative String Quartet: Featuring Quartet Rouge. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

n 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

n 9 p.m. to midnight: Featuring Alameda’s own Monique Benabou. Dragon Rouge Restaurant, 2304 Encinal Ave. (Info: 521-1800 or www.dragonrougerrestaurant.com)

SNEAK PEEK

n July 30 and 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Park Street Art and Wine Faire: Music, crafts, food, children’s activities. Park Street from Buena Vista to Encinal avenues.

n July 30, 4 p.m. Obon Festival: Silent auction, food bazaar and cultural demonstrations. Free to the public. Buddhist Temple of Alameda, 2325 Pacific Ave.