Alameda Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

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02 December, 2021

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ALAMEDA, CA — Looking for things to do in the Alameda area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Alameda. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a talent show, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Alameda: Featured Event: Chanukah Car Menorah Parade & Lighting 2021: Oakland When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. What: 2nd Annual Oakland Car Menorah Parade Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Start at Chabad of Oakland, 3014 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CAFollowed by Menorah Lighting & Refreshments Outside Chabad From Chabad of Oakland: "Drive through the streets of Oakland with Menorah topped... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Chanukah Car Menorah Parade & Lighting 2021: Oakland (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Holiday Cookies With The Cops 2021: San Leandro When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. What: Holiday Cookies with the Cops Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. San Leandro Police Department, 901 E. 14th St., San Leandro, and CA From San Leandro Police Department: "Join the San Leandro Police Department for our best event of the year."Holiday Cookies with the Cops. ... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Cookies With The Cops 2021: San Leandro (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Warriors' Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Lighting Ceremony 2021: Chase Center, San Francisco When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. What: Golden State Warriors and Chase's Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, and CA From Chase Center: "Celebrate the Start of the Holiday Season in Style. "The holidays are here!  "The Thr... Learn More Featured Event: Warriors' Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Lighting Ceremony 2021: Chase Center, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Holiday Tasting Class 2021: Castro Valley Marketplace When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. What: Holiday Tasting Class by Amphora Nueva Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA From Castro Valley Marketplace: "Amphora Holiday Olive Oil Tasting Party.  "Holiday Side Dishes you can make in 30 min or l... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Tasting Class 2021: Castro Valley Marketplace (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents 'Hallelujah' Singalong 2021: Jewish Community Center, San Francisco When: Thursday, December 2nd at 10:00 p.m. What: Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents 'Hallelujah' the Epic Singalong! Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 - 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Kanbar Hall at the JCCSF; 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA From  Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: "Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Jewish... Learn More Featured Event: Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents 'Hallelujah' Singalong 2021: Jewish Community Center, San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Open Mic at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy ClubWhat: Come see 18 comics deliver new material and vie for paid weekend spots! Learn More Featured Event: Free Document Shredding Event When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:30 a.m. Where: 1st United Credit Union What: As part of their effort to help members and the local community protect their identities, 1st United Credit Union will be hosting three free document shredding events in December. A Corodata shred truck will be on-site at their Alameda, Hayward, and Castro Valley branches to p... Learn More Featured Event: Free Document Shredding Event (Lisha Fabris) Featured Event: Free Biz Owners/SideGig/Startup Automate your Website-Increase Profits - Live Q@A 3 PM Friday When: Friday, December 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: OnLine Free Workshop What: ==> Click Here to Register Friday 3PM PST - Online Webinar FREE Business Owners - Start Ups - Side Gig +Live Q & A Automate your Website to INCREASE PROFITS effortlessly Discover how to Dominate your Market Learn the Secrets Digital Marketing firms do not want you to k... Learn More Featured Event: Free Biz Owners/SideGig/Startup Automate your Website-Increase Profits - Live Q@A 3 PM Friday (Mike Sherman) Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Telegraph Avenue What: First Fridays are back in 2021 and the next event is Friday December 3rd.  First Fridays is located in Oakland along Telegraph Ave between West Grand and 27th St. from 5pm-9pm every first Friday of the month.Check out the Vibemap First Fridays After Dark map and guide of thing... Learn More Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark (Steve Pepple) Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark When: Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Telegraph Avenue What: First Fridays are back in 2021 and the next event is Friday December 3rd.  First Fridays is located in Oakland along Telegraph Ave between West Grand and 27th St. from 5pm-9pm every first Friday of the month.Check out the Vibemap First Fridays After Dark map and guide of thing... Learn More Featured Event: First Fridays: After Dark(Steve Pepple) Featured Event: Turner Sparks at the Alameda Comedy Club When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Comedy Club What: Turner Sparks performs comedy all over the world and we are thrilled to have him appear at the Alameda Comedy Club on his current tour. Learn More Featured Event: Turner Sparks at the Alameda Comedy Club (Patrick Ford) Featured Event: Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa 2021: Castro Valley When: Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. What: Christmas Tree Lighting, Music & Santa Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Castro Village Shopping Center, Castro Valley Blvd. at Santa Maria Ave., Castro Valley, CA From Castro Village Shopping Center: "Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, D... Learn More Featured Event: Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa 2021: Castro Valley (Susan C. Schena) Coffee With Alameda Fire Department Chief When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Alameda Chamber of CommerceLearn More Holiday Fair - Alameda Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Alameda Chamber of CommerceLearn More ASTI Tour via Zoom - Alameda Science and Technology Institute When: Friday, December 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Alameda Science and Technology Institute Learn More Comedy Oakland Live - Fri Dec 3 2021 When: Friday, December 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Washington Inn, 495 10th St, Oakland, California, 94607, United States What: Winner of 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 "Best Place for Comedy" - East Bay Express Reader's Poll, Comedy Oakland is back live again! Prices: General Admission: USD 20.00, Private Table for 2: USD 50.00 Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Learn More Featured Event: Free Document Shredding Event When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:30 p.m. Where: 1st United Credit Union What: As part of their effort to help members and the local community protect their identities, 1st United Credit Union will be hosting three free document shredding events in December. A Corodata shred truck will be on-site at their Alameda, Hayward, and Castro Valley branches to p... Learn More Featured Event: Free Document Shredding Event (Lisha Fabris) Featured Event: Holiday Market @ Alameda Marketplace When: Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 1650 Park St What: Our favorite holiday is back and this time we get to celebrate it in a new city! We are so excited to spread Christmas cheer in wonderful Alameda 🎄Come celebrate local makers, live music, shop the latest fashions, and enjoy some baked goods! 🍪🎶This is the perfect time to fi... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Market @ Alameda Marketplace (Joanne Tan) Featured Event: Holiday Market @ Alameda Marketplace When: Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 1650 Park St What: Our favorite holiday is back and this time we get to celebrate it in a new city! We are so excited to spread Christmas cheer in wonderful Alameda 🎄Come celebrate local makers, live music, shop the latest fashions, and enjoy some baked goods! 🍪🎶This is the perfect time to fi... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Market @ Alameda Marketplace (Joanne Tan) Featured Event: 'The Art Of The Brick' LEGO Exhibit 2021: San Francisco When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: The Art Of The Brick Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 -Sunday, Jan 30, 2022 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 1 Grant Ave., San Francisco, CA From The Art of the Brick: "Tickets are on sale now for THE ART OF THE BRICK—a captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporar... Learn More Featured Event: 'The Art Of The Brick' LEGO Exhibit 2021: San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: The Menagerie Holiday Oddities Market 2021: Alameda When: Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. What: The Alameda Menagerie Oddities & Curiosities Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1435 Webster S., Alameda, CA From The Menagerie Oddities Market: "'Tis the season! Celebrate the return of the Menagerie Holiday Oddities Market on Saturday December 4th, ... Learn More Featured Event: The Menagerie Holiday Oddities Market 2021: Alameda (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Ballet Petit's Nutcracker 2021: Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward When: Saturday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. What: Ballet Petit's Nutcracker Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Chabot College Performing Arts Center, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA From Ballet Petit, Inc.: INFO & TICKET LINKS HERE --Image via Shutterstock Learn More Featured Event: Ballet Petit's Nutcracker 2021: Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's Free Holiday Concert SING JOY! 2021: Jack London, Oakland When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. What: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's 36th Annual Holiday Concert, SING JOY! Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 - 4 p.m.FREE General Admission$110 Jingle Mingle VIP Event. The ticketed Jingle Mingle VIP event includes indoor seating, food, drinks, fun gifts, and other surprises! Jack London S... Learn More Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's Free Holiday Concert SING JOY! 2021: Jack London, Oakland (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Annual Holiday 'Lighted Yacht Parade' 2021: Alameda/Oakland When: Saturday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. What: 45th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Parade route detailed below, Oakland & Alameda, CA From Encinal Yacht Club: "Join us for an annual holiday favorite of mariners and land lovers alike. The Light Yacht Parade returns this year, and there ar... Learn More Featured Event: Annual Holiday 'Lighted Yacht Parade' 2021: Alameda/Oakland (Susan C. Schena) East Bay Artists 2021 Book Party When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Studio 23 Gallery What: Title: East Bay Artists 2021 Book Party, 7:30PM Dec 4th. RSVP https://fb.me/e/1lX4HoriS Meet the artist's at the upcoming Book Party & Fundraiser. EAST BAY ARTISTS 2021 is a stunning 9″x7″ 100-page full-color art book showcasing the best of East Bay Art. Mixed Media, Pain... Learn More California Warriors Winter Baseball When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Marin Catholic What: The California Warriors are offering a Winter Baseball Program focused on preparing high school baseball players for their spring seasons beginning on December 4, 2021 and running until early February, 2022. The schedule has not been completed yet, but the games will be on the... Learn More New Volunteer Orientation (NVO) - USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space MuseumLearn More OIGC's 36th Annual Holiday Concert (in-person!) When: Saturday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's 36th Annual Holiday Concert SING JOY! Sat, Dec 4, 2021 4:00 PM OIGC is presenting its first live in-person event in almost 2 years! Register to get updates on the latest event details. The concert is free to the public. A ticketed VIP receptio... Learn More Featured Event: Visit with Santa When: Sunday, December 5th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Jack London Square What: Visit with Santa, Photo's are FREE, bring you own camera. Donations to our event partners Canine Companions & PEERS are welcome. Well behaved dogs are allowed. Guests must wear a face mask during their Santa visit. Visit Santa in his Forrest across from Plank 11am-4 pm Learn More Featured Event: Visit with Santa (Jack London Square) Featured Event: Santa On Solano Avenue 2021: Albany & Berkeley When: Sunday, December 5th at 12:00 p.m. What: Santa on Solano! Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Outside Peggy Smith's Allstate Insurance Agency, 1758 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA From Solano Avenue Association and Stroll: "Santa on Solano! Sponsored by Albany Subaru. "Please join... Learn More Featured Event: Santa On Solano Avenue 2021: Albany & Berkeley (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Donuts & Dreidels - Hanukkah 2021: Piedmont When: Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 p.m. What: Donuts & Dreidels Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA From City of Piedmont: "This festive family event features holiday themed crafts, dreidel playing, menorah making, and fun for the whole family!  "With speci... Learn More Featured Event: Donuts & Dreidels - Hanukkah 2021: Piedmont (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Glowing Hanukkah Party Pop-Up At Ghirardelli Square 2021: San Francisco When: Sunday, December 5th at 3:00 p.m. What: Glowing Hanukkah Party Pop-Up At Ghirardelli Square Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA From Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: "This holiday season, the JCCSF will light up Ghirardelli Square with the 4th Annua... Learn More Featured Event: Glowing Hanukkah Party Pop-Up At Ghirardelli Square 2021: San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Veretski Pass Klezmer Trio Hanukkah Concert 2021: Albany When: Sunday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. What: Veretski Pass Klezmer Trio Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 - 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.Performance in person or livestream St Alban's Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Ave., Albany, CA From Calliope - East Bay Music & Arts: "Internationally renowned klezmer super-group celebrates Hannukah. Ver... Learn More Featured Event: Veretski Pass Klezmer Trio Hanukkah Concert 2021: Albany (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Young Women's Choral Projects 'Carols by Candlelight' Livestream 2021: San Francisco When: Sunday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m. What: UPDATE: IN-PERSON SOLD OUT: LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Carols by Candlelight with Young Women's Chorus of Young Women's Choral Projects Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 - 4 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, CA From Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco (YWCP): "Led by ... Learn More Featured Event: Young Women's Choral Projects 'Carols by Candlelight' Livestream 2021: San Francisco (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Grand Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting On The Lake 2021: Lake Merritt, Oakland When: Sunday, December 5th at 4:30 p.m. What: 15th Annual Grand Chanukah Celebration On The Lake Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Lake Merritt Amphitheater, between 12th Street and 1st Avenue, Lake Merritt Boulevard, Oakland, CA From Chabad of Oakland: "Show your Jewish Pride & Light up the Darkness! "Join us for th... Learn More Featured Event: Grand Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting On The Lake 2021: Lake Merritt, Oakland (Susan C. Schena) Pearl Harbor Day 2021 (observed) - USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum When: Sunday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space MuseumLearn More Featured Event: OPENING: 'The Little Ice Rink' - Holiday Skating 2021: Alameda Point When: Wednesday, December 8th at 9:00 a.m. What: The Little Ice Rink & Off the Grid Food Trucks Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 - Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 Wednesdays & Thursdays: 3: p.m. – 9 p.m.Fridays: 2:30 p.m.– 10 p.m.Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.Sundays 11 .m. - 9 p.m.School Holidays: 11 a.m. &  9 p.m. The Little Ice Ri... Learn More Featured Event: OPENING: 'The Little Ice Rink' - Holiday Skating 2021: Alameda Point (Susan C. Schena) 8th Grade Parent Info Night - Alameda High When: Wednesday, December 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alameda HighLearn More Chamber yoU Orientation - Alameda Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Alameda Chamber of CommerceLearn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Alameda Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.