Next Two Weeks in Alameda · May 1 – May 10

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May 1 – May 10 Events in Alameda

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🌊 Exhibition · Sat & Sun 10 AM–6 PM · Through May 17

2 weekends left

🌊 Art Exhibition

$25 · $15 Youth

Ocean Photographer of the Year — U.S. Premiere

Sat & Sun 10 AM–6 PM · Thu & Fri evening programs

Hangar 41 · 650 W Tower Ave, Alameda Point

15,000+ global submissions · WWII hangar transformed

📷 Photography

Free

Alameda on Camera — 20th Annual Juried Photo Exhibit

Open through May 30 · Fri–Sun 11 AM–5 PM

Frank Bette Center for the Arts · 1601 Paru St

🎨 Art Exhibit

Free

Art of the African Diaspora — K Gallery

Opening Reception Fri May 8 · 6–8 PM · Exhibit through Jun 26

Rhythmix Cultural Works · K Gallery · 2513 Blanding Ave

🔁 Weekly Recurring Events

Every week

🍺 Trivia Night

Free

Trivia Tuesday — Alameda Brewing Co.

Every Tuesday evening

Alameda Brewing Co. · 1716 Park St

🎵 Live Music

Free

Saturday Live Music — Hobnob Alameda

Every Saturday · 6:00–8:00 PM

Hobnob Alameda · 1313 Park St

Rotating local musicians · No cover

🎤 Karaoke

Free

Friday Night Karaoke — Hobnob Alameda

Every Friday · 9 PM–1 AM · 21+

Hobnob Alameda · 1313 Park St

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One-Time & Special Events

May 1–10 · Mark your calendar, grab tickets early

Friday · May 1

3 Events

🍺 Brewery Night

Free Entry

Inaugural First Fridays — Alameda Brewing Co.

Fri May 1 · 5:30–9:00 PM

Alameda Brewing Co. · 1716 Park St

Local vendors · La Santa Torta food · Live music · First-ever!

🌊 Art Opening

$25+

Bay Perspectives Opening Reception + Mia Pixley Cello

Fri May 1 · Doors 5:30 PM · Performance 7 PM

Hangar 41 · 650 W Tower Ave, Alameda Point

WEAD gallery opening + live ocean-inspired cello by Alameda composer Mia Pixley

🎓 Lecture + Beer

$13.50 adv · $17 door

Profs & Pints: The Futures of Ancient Rome

Fri May 1 · Doors 6:30 PM · Talk 7 PM

Faction Brewing · 2501 Monarch St

Prof. Duncan MacRae, UC Berkeley · How Romans used oracles to predict the future

Saturday · May 2

4 Events

🌸 Street Market

Free Entry

Downtown Alameda Spring Market — 75+ Vendors

Sat May 2 · 12:00–5:00 PM

Park Street Corridor, Downtown Alameda

Curated vendors, live music, food & spring vibes

🚲 Festival

Free

Alameda Bike Festival — Workshops, Classes & Free Goodies

Sat May 2 · 11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Ruby Bridges Elementary · 351 Jack London Ave

Bike workshops, classes, free gear · Family friendly

🍺 Beer Festival

Ticketed

15th Annual Spring Brews & Music Festival — Day 1

Sat May 2 · Times TBA · Check Eventbrite

Alameda · Check Eventbrite for venue & tickets

🌊 Exhibition

$25 · $15 Youth

Ocean Photographer of the Year — Weekend Gallery

Sat May 2 · 10 AM–6 PM

Hangar 41 · 650 W Tower Ave, Alameda Point

Family Pack: 2 adults + 2 kids · $60

Sunday · May 3

3 Events

🛍 Antiques

$5–$20

Alameda Point Antiques Faire — First Sunday

Sun May 3 · 6:00 AM–3:00 PM

3900 Main St, Alameda Point

800+ booths · NorCal's largest antiques show · Kids 12 & under free

🍺 Beer Festival

Ticketed

15th Annual Spring Brews & Music Festival — Day 2

Sun May 3 · Check Eventbrite for times

Alameda · Check Eventbrite for venue & tickets

🌊 Exhibition

$25 · $15 Youth

Ocean Photographer of the Year — Weekend Gallery

Sun May 3 · 10 AM–6 PM

Hangar 41 · 650 W Tower Ave, Alameda Point

Monday · May 4

1 Event

⚓ Museum Event

$12–$25

USS Hornet: 102nd Birthday of Last CV-8 Survivor + New Exhibit Opening

Mon May 4 · Noon · Brief remarks + cake + meet & greet

USS Hornet Museum · 707 W Hornet Ave

Alfred J. Payne turns 102 · Opening of "USS Hornet: Legacy of the Name" Doolittle Raid exhibit

Saturday–Sunday · May 9–10 · Mother's Day Weekend

4 Events

😂 Stand-Up Comedy

Ticketed

Saturday Night Comedy — Alameda Comedy Club at Fireside Lounge

Sat May 10 · 8:00 PM show · 10:00 PM Open Mic

Fireside Lounge · 1453 Webster St

2nd Saturday of the month · Bay Area's best pro comedians

🌈 Community Event

Free

Queer Prom 2026: "Under the Big Top" — LGBTQ+ Youth & Allies

Fri May 8 · 6:00–9:00 PM · Grades 6–12 + allies

Veterans Memorial Building · 2203 Central Ave

Carnival-themed · Music, dancing, games · Presented by QTAC & Alameda Pride

🚢 Bay Cruise

Ticketed

Mother's Day Cruise on San Francisco Bay

Sun May 10 · 1:00 PM

LUXE Cruises & Events · Alameda waterfront

Scenic Bay cruise for Mother's Day · Book early

🌊 Exhibition

$25 · $15 Youth

Ocean Photographer of the Year — Final Weekend Coming Up

Sat May 9 & Sun May 10 · 10 AM–6 PM

Hangar 41 · 650 W Tower Ave, Alameda Point

Second-to-last weekend · Closes May 17

🔜 Coming Up After May 10

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🌊 Volunteer

Free

Monthly Shoreline Cleanup — Seaplane Lagoon

Sat May 9 · 10 AM–Noon (2nd Saturday monthly)

Seaplane Lagoon Promenade · 1801 Ferry Point

🎭 Theater

Ticketed

'night, Mother — Pulitzer Prize Drama · Altarena

Opens May 29 · Fri/Sat 7:30 PM · Sun 2 PM · Through Jun 28

Altarena Playhouse · 1409 High St

🍺 Beer Stroll

$70 GA

Rock & Roll Beer Stroll — Downtown Alameda

Sat Jun 13 · Afternoon · Sip & stroll Park Street

Downtown Alameda · Multiple venues

Faction, Humble Sea, Alameda Brewing + more · Tickets include glass & tastings

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🌊 Art Exhibition

U.S. Premiere · Through May 17

Ocean Photographer of the Year

Presented by West End Arts District & Bay Photo Lab

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Opening Gala

Friday, April 24 · 5:30–8:30 PM

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Public Hours

Sat & Sun 10 AM–6 PM + Thu/Fri evening programs

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Venue

Hangar 41 · 650 West Tower Ave, Alameda Point

Tickets from

$25

General admission · westendartsdistrict.org

General Admission

Standard entry

$25

Youth / Student

With valid ID

$15

Family Pack

2 adults + 2 kids

$60

Tickets managed by West End Arts District

About the Exhibition

The world's leading ocean photography exhibition, Ocean Photographer of the Year, comes to the United States for the very first time — and Alameda is its home. Step inside the historic World War II airplane Hangar 41 at Alameda Point and experience the ocean like never before.

Presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, this vast industrial space is transformed into an immersive gallery drawn from more than 15,000 submissions by photographers around the globe. The exhibition spans categories including Wildlife, Fine Art, Adventure, Conservation, Human Connection, and the prestigious Female Fifty Fathoms Award.

Alongside the international exhibition, visitors can explore the Bay Perspectives gallery featuring local ocean photography of the San Francisco Bay, and hands-on marine science exhibits from the Sailing Science Center.

Special Programming

Throughout the run, additional Thursday and Friday evening events are curated by the West End Arts District — including science storytelling from the SF Estuary Institute, ocean compositions by cellist Mia Pixley, stories from Josie Iselin's Curious World of Seaweed, and a sunset photo cruise on San Francisco Bay.