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Thursday, Aug. 25

• 1:30 p.m. Music Appreciation: William Sturm will perform a piano recital and discuss "Norwegian Romantic: Agathe Backer-Grondahl," the music of a Norwegian woman composer. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, preregistration: 747-7506)

• 7 p.m. Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT): Discussion of matters of civil interest. Free to the public; light refreshments. Alameda Boys & Girls Club, 1900 Third St. 􀁑 8 p.m. Balkan Surf Ska/Western Swing: Featuring Go Van Gogh. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Friday, Aug. 26

• Noon to 6 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Alameda Red Cross Bus, 2402 Central Ave. (Info, appts.: 1-800-733-2767 or www. redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: TUTTIMELONALAMEDA)

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

• 8 p.m. Tango Music and Dance: Tango dance lesson at 8, followed at 9 by music of Argentina and Uruguay featuring Trio Garufa in concert with Maria Volonte and Urubanda. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: www.rhythmix.org)

• 8:30 p.m. Vintage Gypsy Jazz: Featuring Le Jazz Hot Trio. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Mark St. Mary and his Zydeco band. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 522-7626 or 415-285-6285)

Saturday, Aug. 27

• 10 a.m. Poker Tournament: Prizes and gifts for top finishers. Proceeds from entry fees go to scouting programs for Alameda youth. Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reserves: 522-2772 or www.bsa-alameda. org)

• Aug. 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Closing Reception: Members' sales boutique and closing of the silent auction at 2:15. Presented by Alameda Women Artists. Auction proceeds benefit the AWA Scholarship Fund supporting art education in Alameda. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 521-1233)

• 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)

• 5 p.m. Brats 'N' Beer: Fundraiser of the Alameda Fraternal Order of Eagles #1076. All-you-caneat- and-drink: $10. Raffle. Proceeds benefit Operation Eagle, a service to children/grandchildren of those in the military. Open to members and their guests. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: Judith Tansey, 301-3099)

• 5 to 7 p.m. Summer Beats: Free outdoor concert featuring the Young Songwriters Workshop and Concert of original 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. Tin Pan Alley Jazz: Featuring Frisky Frolics. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Sunday, Aug. 28

• 2 p.m. Greater Tuna: Final performance. 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)

Tuesday, Aug. 30

• 1 p.m. "Funerals and Memorials": Andrew Slakey of Greer Family Mortuary will speak and answer questions. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Music: Featuring the Hotsy Totsy Hillbilly Jazzbos. Free to the public. Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865-2385)

• 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.

Thursday, Sept. 1

• Noon: East Bay Retired Teachers, Division 2: Meeting and a special program. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. 􀁑 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, Sept. 2

• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 522-7626 or 415-285-6285)

SNEAK PEEK

• Sept. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. Ice Cream Social: Inaugural fundraiser with music, entertainment, a door prize, raffle prizes. General admission: $5; no charge for children younger than 2. Proceeds benefit older adult ministries. First Presbyterian Church of Alameda, 2001 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, tix: 522-1477 or available at the door)

• Sept. 7, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Navy League of Alameda: Reception/ happy hour; meet the new officers and learn how you can support sea services. Members and friends are invited (no military background required). Pier 29 Restaurant, 1148 Ballena Blvd. (Info: Nicole, 263-9339 or www. navyleaguealameda.org)

• Sept. 8, 6 to 7 p.m. Alameda Backyard Growers: Monthly meeting and a discussion of "Mushrooms." High Street Station, 1303 High St. (Info: www.alamedabackyardgrowers. org)

• Sept. 9, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Alameda Hospital, Conference Room A, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info, appts.: 1-800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood. org; sponsor code: ALAMEDA)

• Sept. 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Flights: Purchase a glass of wine for $5; proceeds benefit the League of Women Voters when you mention your support. Angela's Bistro & Bar, 2301 Central Ave. (Reservations: 522-5822)

• Sept. 9, 6 to 9 p.m. Opening Reception: Celebrate the opening of White is a Marshmallow, an exhibit of visual art inspired by the 1961 book Hailstones and Halibut Bones by Mary O'Neill. Free to the public. Rhythmix Cultural Works, K Gallery, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: www.rhythmix.org)

• Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Comedy Show: Stand-up comedy, music, interviews and more with Johnny Steele & Friends. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: www.rhythmix.org)

• Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Webster Street Jam: First of two days. Live music, freebies, food and fun for the whole family. Webster Street. (Info: www.westalameda business.com)

• Sept. 10, noon to 4 p.m. Alameda Urban Farm Tour & Tomato Tasting: Learn how to grow vegetables and fruit trees, raise chickens and bees, harvest rainwater, recycle greywater and sheetmulch in the city. Suggested donation: $10. For information, visit www.alamedabackyardgrowers. org/Events.html