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AZA at Littlejohn Park Start Date: Saturday 6/15/2024 — End Date: Saturday 6/15/2024 Admission:FREE Tamazight Music from Morocco At Littlejohn Park (1422 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda) Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks! On June 15th at Littlejohn Park, AZA unites traditional Tamazight (incorrectly labeled “Berber”) music, indigenous to North Africa, with the global influences of its diverse members. With elements of indigenous Moroccan musical styles, including Ahwash, Rwais, and Gnawa – among others – AZA’s stirring performances feature deep, danceable rhythms, intricate melodies, and soaring, soulful vocals. Visually dynamic and engaging performers, AZA has been inspiring international audiences for more than 20 years. Location: 1401 Pacific Ave West Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/rhythmix-in-the-parks-aza/

Rising Seas Exhibit (Opening Reception) Start Date: Saturday 6/8/2024 — End Date: Saturday 6/8/2024 Admission:Free Will our grandkids be kayaking to school? Will we work with the underwater world to improve conditions and rebuild wetlands? Or are we on track to have rising seas cover most of Alameda? With photos, beeswax, wood and resin, ten artists present their take on Rising Seas. From crowded freeways to healthy seaweed, this exhibit displays a range of perspectives on how climate change will affect our island. Rising Seas Opening Reception Schedule 2:00 – 5:00pm (K Gallery): Rising Seas Art Exhibit 3:30PM & 4:30PM (Rhythmix Courtyard): Where do we draw the line? (Preview performances) Choreography by KT Nelson and dancers Soundscape by Tina Blaine (bean) with voices from the local community Rising Seas Exhibit Dates Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 2:00-5:00PM Closing Reception: Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 2:00-5:00PM Gallery Hours: 1:00 – 3:00PM, Saturdays – June 29, July 6, July 27 and August 10 Exhibit Dates: June 8 through August 24, 2024 Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/rising-seas-opening/

RED HOT PARTY ON SANTANA ROW! Start Date: Saturday 5/18/2024 — End Date: Saturday 5/18/2024 Admission:15-20 Last month’s Red Hot Party on Santana Row was so much fun, we’re doing it again! This time we are at a lovely hotel in Santa Clara. $15/advance (by May 17) or $20/door includes a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends; accompanied by free appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last. Adults of all ages welcome. Please dress to impress and wear something RED. Saturday, May 18, 2024, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Avatar Hotel by Hilton, 4200 Great American Pkwy, Santa Clara CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Your Asian Connection, Bay Area Singles Events and Travel, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, https://www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Spring Mansion Party, May 11, East Bay Hills •Speed Dating Spectacular, May 14, San Francisco •Red Hot Mixer, May 18, Santa Clara •Peacock Gap Single Mingle, May 19, San Rafael •Speed Dating & Karaoke Party, May 25, Castro Valley •Sunday Soiree, June 2, Hayward •Welcome Summer Party, June 8, Los Gatos •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 4200 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara Santa Clara Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

SPEED DATING SPECTACULAR! Start Date: Tuesday 5/14/2024 — End Date: Tuesday 5/14/2024 Admission:30-45 Meet new single friends, five minutes at a time, at a fun restaurant in the heart of North Beach’s Little Italy! Dress to impress. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7-9pm. Adults of all ages welcome! 2 AGE GROUPS: Young Unattached Professionals (YUPs) and 40+ Single Professionals. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/early birds $45/last minute, if space permits. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so the restaurant invites us back. LOCATION: Piazza Pellegrini, 659 Columbus (at Filbert), San Francisco CA. Limited free street parking available alongside nearby school at 940 Filbert St. Come early and dine at one of many great restaurants in the area, including Pellegrini! CO-SPONSORED by YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), a non-profit singles organization, Singles Bay Area, Luvidya.com, Society of Single Professionals, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Cinco de Mayo Speed Dating Party, May 5, Belmont •Elite Singles Matchmaking, May 5, Belmont •Spring Mansion Party, May 11, East Bay Hills •Speed Dating Spectacular, May 14, San Francisco •Red Hot Mixer, May 18, Santa Clara •Peacock Gap Single Mingle, May 19, San Rafael •Dinner, Speed Dating & Karaoke Party, May 25, Castro Valley •Sunday Soiree, June 2, Hayward •Welcome Summer Party, June 8, Los Gatos •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn’t reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles. Location: 659 Columbus Ave Russian Hill San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Pamela Rose’s Blues is a Woman Start Date: Saturday 5/25/2024 — End Date: Saturday 5/25/2024 Admission:$30-50 From Ma Rainey to Bonnie Raitt 6 Bodacious Women – Pamela Rose, Pat Wilder, Daria Johnson, Ruth Davies, Jennifer Jolly & Kristen Strom – tear up the stage in a celebration of Blues & Blueswomen! Blues is a Woman blurs the boundaries between concert and theater, using storytelling and music to bring to life the colorful history of the bold and singular women who wrote and popularized the blues. Some of the names are well known – Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin – and others should be – Ma Rainey, Ida Cox, Memphis Minnie, and so many more. The voices of these women are vibrant, challenging, inspirational, and dynamic, and Blues is a Woman seeks to ensure that these women, their histories, and their message will be remembered and celebrated. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/blues-is-a-woman-2024/

Rhonda Benin and Friends at Woodstock Park Start Date: Saturday 5/18/2024 — End Date: Saturday 5/18/2024 Admission:FREE Onward to Freedom – A Celebration of Black Music & History At Woodstock Park (355 Cypress Street, Alameda) Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks! On May 18th join Rhonda Benin & Friends at Woodstock Park, and explore the question: What is Freedom? Discover how the music created by enslaved African Americans expressed their desire and plans for freedom, and how that music helped them survive. Audiences of all ages will sing and clap along to this uplifting celebration of Black music and history. Getting there: This event is bike and and ACTransit friendly! Location: 351 Cypress St West Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/rhythmix-in-the-parks-rhonda-benin/

Senior Expo Start Date: Saturday 7/13/2024 — End Date: Saturday 7/13/2024 Admission:Free Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks invites local senior service professionals to be part of the Senior Expo. This event will showcase how businesses, organizations and activities in Santa Rosa make our community a great place to live. Join us for this exciting event and connect with potential clients, spread awareness of your products and services and take away some great contacts. Location: 2060 W College Ave Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Contact: Senior Expo seniorexpo@srcity.org URL: https://www.srcity.org/2173/Senior-Expo

Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt Start Date: Saturday 5/18/2024 — End Date: Saturday 5/18/2024 Admission:Free ABOUT KIDS TO PARKS DAY Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide day of outdoor exploration and play, organized by the National Parks Trust. ABOUT THE EVENT Celebrate locally with us at Howarth Park! Take a self-directed Scavenger Hunt through the park to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities along the way! HOW TO PARTICIPATE 1) Pick up Scavenger Hunt instructions near the Howarth Park Snack Bar on Saturday, May 18th between 11am & 2pm. 2) Complete the Scavenger Hunt to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities along the way! All ages are welcome to participate, but the Scavenger Hunt was created with the intention of being age-appropriate for kids ages 6-12. Younger children will need extra adult help with the scavenger hunt. Location: 2060 W College Ave Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Contact: Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks HowarthPark@srcity.org URL: https://www.srcity.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=640&month=5&year=2024&day=30&calType=0

Art Changes Student Exhibition (Opening Reception) Start Date: Saturday 5/4/2024 — End Date: Saturday 5/4/2024 Admission:FREE This is My Alameda Story Alameda Education Foundation returns to the K Gallery to exhibit student visual art and student poetry based on the work of two Bay Area painters as well as the writing of a Bay Area poet. Alex D. da Silva’s Abstract painting Warriors examines Alameda’s history. Bill Jeng’s Lion Dance paintings gave him strength during the Covid lockdown. Shanti Lair-Croom celebrates her heritage in her poem Living Poetically. The inward reflection displayed in the artists’ work inspired the theme of this year’s exhibit: This is My Alameda Story. With support from the Alameda Education Foundation, students from all 9 AUSD elementary schools created art in their classrooms based on the work of the three Art Changes artists. Students combined realism and abstraction in saltwater watercolors. These dream-like paintings offer clues to what is important to each individual student. Students constructed carnival masks that were poignant, vivid and fierce. And students wrote about themselves and the objects, animals and people in their lives. Art Changes student artwork is created and contributed by students at Bay Farm, Earhart, Edison, Franklin, Love, Maya Lin, Otis, Paden and Ruby Bridges Elementary. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/art-changes-alameda-story/

COMMUNITY – We Flow. We Dance. We Gather. Start Date: Friday 5/3/2024 — End Date: Friday 5/3/2024 Admission:$25-30 Yoga Amansala presents COMMUNITY – a yoga and dance collective that brings house music and people together to flow, dance, and celebrate. Yoga and dance are timeless expressions of the human spirit woven into countless traditions throughout history. The gathering starts with a soul-nourishing yoga session that grounds and unites our bodies, minds, and hearts. Afterward, we let the rhythm of dance carry us into soulful movement and celebration. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/community-yoga-and-dance/