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Thursday, July 28

• 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)

• 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

• 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)

• 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)

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

• 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)

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

Saturday, July 30

• 10 to 11:30 a.m. "Nature Detectives — Beach Prowl": Follow clues to discover who's at home on the mudflats, the rocks and the beach and meet some wild critters along the way. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

• 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.

• 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)

• 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)

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

• 5 to 7 p.m. Summer Beats: Free outdoor concert featuring Fishbear playing world and rock music. Free to the public. Center Court, Alameda South Shore Center, Park Street and Otis Drive. (Info: 521-1515 or www.AlamedaSouthShoreCenter.com)

• 8 p.m. Greater Tuna: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

• 8:30 p.m. Acoustic Singer Showcase: Featuring singer Regina Maria Pontillo and her Fantastic Swing-time Band singing songs of the 1920s and '30s. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Sunday, July 31 n 9 a.m. to noon: Pancake Breakfast: Alameda firefighters' fundraiser for the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. $7 donation per meal. Fire Station No. 1, 2401 Encinal Ave.

• 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.

• 2 p.m. Greater Tuna: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

• 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)

• 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, Aug. 1

• 7 to 8:30 p.m. Prostate Cancer Support Group: Meeting. Free. Lyons Room, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 814-4062)

Tuesday, Aug. 2

• Noon: Soroptimist International of Alameda: Luncheon meeting. Cost: $10. (Info: Carole Finnegan, 521-8381)

• 1 p.m. Mastick Book Club: Red Hook Road by Ayelit Waldman. Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: Kevin Brunetti, 747-7512) n 5 to 8 p.m. "Novel Destinations": A film festival presenting movies based on novels, about other places, filled with action, adventure, romance and tragedy. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info, list of movies: 747-7713 or www.alamedafree.org)

• 7 p.m. Alameda Stamp Club: Meeting for collectors and prospective members. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1420 Lafayette St.; enter on Chestnut. (Info: Charles Kasdorf, 522-0258)

Wednesday, Aug. 3

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AARP Driver Safety: Refresher course designed for motorists 50 and older who have taken the standard driver safety course within the past four years. Fee: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Preregistration is required. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, registration: 747-7506)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Lawyers in the Library: Free legal service. Signup at 6:30. Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Alameda Island Poets: Open mic and featured readers. Books Inc., 1344 Park St. (Info: 522-2226)

Thursday, Aug. 4

• Noon to 3 p.m. Alameda Oakland Homelearners: Meet for fun and idea exchange. Lincoln Park, High Street and Santa Clara Avenue. (Info: www.aohl.net)

• 7:30 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9919: Meeting. Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave.

Friday, Aug. 5

• 7 to 9 p.m. Artists' Reception: Celebrate the opening of Old Notions, an exhibit of work by Ken Davis and Marin Camille Hood. Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385)

• 7 to 9 p.m. First Friday Gala and Fundraiser: Celebrate the opening of the 2010 Alameda Plein Air Paintout (PAPo) Art Exhibit. Refreshments. Free to the public; donations appreciated. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info: www.frank bettecenter.org or 523-6957)

• 8 p.m. Greater Tuna: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or www.altarena.org)

• 8:30 p.m. Pirate Night: Featuring Skip Henderson & The Starboard Watch. Arrive in pirate garb and get a free rum drink. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring the Zydeco Flames. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

SNEAK PEEK

• Aug. 6, 11 a.m. "Alameda 1900 Picnic Dance with Bangers & Mash": Hosted by Period Events and Entertainments Re-creation Society (PEERS). Bring a picnic lunch; from 1 to 4 p.m., enjoy dance performances and live music. Period costumes encouraged, but not required. Free to the public. Lincoln Park, High Street and Santa Clara Avenue. (Info: 522-1731 or www.peers.org/alamedapicnic.html)

• Aug. 6, 2 to 4 p.m. "Seed Saving: Super Easy Plants": Rebecca Newburn of Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library will speak about seed-saving basics including some hands-on practice. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 747-7713)

• Aug. 7, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Urban Roots: Community film screening. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St.

• Aug. 7, 7 to 9 p.m. "Beauty, Aging and Buddhism": Baruch Golden of the Gay Buddhist Fellowship will be the guest speaker at the Alameda Sangha. Free to the public; donations welcome. Buena Vista United Methodist Church, 2311 Buena Vista Ave.

• Aug. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Flights: A flight of wine, $10; proceeds benefit the Frank Bette Center for the Arts when you mention your support. Angela's Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave. (Reservations: 522-5822)

• Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Composting with Worms Workshop: Demonstration with some hands-on time with the worms, information on where to find worms and their houses and worm composting starter kits. Free to the public. Ploughshares Nursery, 2701 Main St. (Info: www.ploughsharesnursery.com)

• Aug. 14, 7 to 9 p.m. "Beauty, Aging and Buddhism": Baruch Golden of the Gay Buddhist Fellowship will be the guest speaker at the Alameda Sangha. Free to the public; donations welcome. Buena Vista United Methodist Church.