All Round Alameda – Loads of Enjoyable

Take an improv class, run away to the circus, see implausible native artwork, seize your trainers, and see a traditional automobile present

What are your plans for the week? Set apart a while for native enjoyable, beginning with a category at Improv Central. There are loads of courses to select from, and the studio is beginner-friendly. Starting this weekend on Friday and Saturday, and stretching by October 10, The Soiled Dove returns to Alameda Point below the massive tent, that includes an immersive circus and dinner expertise. This weekend additionally marks the beginning of a brand new gallery on the Franke Bette Center for the Arts, because the Plein Air Paintout works will probably be on show on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays by September 26. On Saturday, August 8, lace up your sneakers for the Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8K, now together with a Kids Run. The identical day, automobile buffs are invited to the Classic Car Show on the Alameda Elks Lodge—and it’s free!

Take a Class at Improv Central

Throughout the week

Since opening in September 2025, Improv Central has been internet hosting all kinds of improv courses on the historic constructing that was previously the South Pacific Coast Railroad’s fifth Street Station. These days, we simply name it 500 Central Avenue.

“My vision is to curate a supportive, in-person space where folks can return to engagement and connection in a world where we feel increasingly isolated and deeply fear being unprepared, imperfect, and incorrect,” founder Claire Slattery informed the Alameda Post. Improv Central hosts a variety of weekly courses, month-to-month occasions, and particular pop-ups. Check out the courses they’ve scheduled this week alone:

• The Craft of Improv | Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m.: A category with instructors Elana Isaacs and Wylie Herman designed across the pleasure of improv. Drop in to remind your self “that the goal was always the fun, not the funny.”
• Playful Public Speaking | Friday, August 7 at midday and Tuesday, August 11 at 3 p.m.: What if bettering your public talking didn’t have to really feel so stiff {and professional}? Join founder Claire Slattery for a enjoyable and low-stakes class to develop your confidence.
• The World’s Least Scary Improv Class | Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.: “There’s no stage, no pressure to be funny, no moment where you’re put on the spot.” Founder Claire Slattery will lead this beginner-friendly class specializing in partnered workouts and small group actions.

First-time company are inspired to attempt a drop-in class for $35. The World’s Least Scary Improv Class additionally gives a sliding scale that begins at $20. If you’re having bother selecting between courses, take a look at Improv Central’s $49 two week limitless cross. 5- class bundles are $165, memberships begin at $39 a month, and particulars can be found on the Improv Central website.

The Soiled Dove

Fridays and Saturdays by October 10

The circus is again on the town—and it has a sultry twist. Vau de Vire Society presents The Soiled Dove below a 12,000 sq. foot Italian circus tent at Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point.

Catch the intoxicating present, that includes legendary singer, activist, and cultural icon Joan Baez in particular visitor performances, on most Fridays and Saturdays by October 10. An elective dinner by Work of Art Catering begins at 7:30 p.m., and the Main Show begins at 9 p.m.

The Soiled Dove is an immersive and historic dinner-theater expertise filled with thrilling sights, sounds, and tastes. Enjoy an elective 3-course dinner and grownup drinks in an immersive setting impressed by the Barbary Coast of Nineties San Francisco.

Tickets are certain to promote shortly, so seize your most well-liked seats ASAP. Tickets vary from $74.13 for basic admission to the Main Show (standing room solely) to $266.15 for VIP runway seats and dinner.

Plein Air Paintout Gallery

Friday, August 7 by Saturday, September 26

Last week, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts annual Plein Air Paintout despatched artists throughout the island to seize the magic of Alameda. If you weren’t capable of attend the Exhibit and Sale final weekend, you’ll nonetheless have a number of possibilities to see the gorgeous artwork.

This writer took a visit to the Exhibit and Sale, and I have to say that the items had been implausible. A juried group of 40 native and out-of-state artists masterfully depicted our cozy city utilizing a wide range of portray mediums. The artists discovered inspiration in every single place, from the comforting glow of the Ole’s Waffle Shop neon signal, to the ornate structure of historic properties. Our wildlife make loads of appearances too, together with attractive views of the waterfront. The gallery is authentically Alameda, and entry is free.

From Friday, August 7, by Saturday, September 26, cease by the Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru Street, to see the gallery. The middle is open from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8K

Saturday, August 8

Lace up your trainers for this quintessentially Alameda footrace. On Saturday, August 8, runners will set off from Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach for the Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8K. Races start at 7 a.m.

Formerly often known as the Alameda 10-Miler, the annual race was renamed final yr in honor of Cooper Teare. Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (SJND) wrote on their Facebook page, “A proud SJND graduate, Cooper went on to star at the University of Oregon, winning two NCAA national championships, setting school and 8K records, and earning the title of 2022 USA Outdoor 1500m Champion.” This yr’s schedule features a 10-miler, an 8K, and a brand new Kids Run for the youngest athletes in attendance. You by no means know who could possibly be the subsequent hometown hero!

Registration is $13.91 for the Kids Run, $60.16 for the 8K, and $103.18 for the 10-Miler. After the races, take pleasure in an East Bay Regional Park District Kids zone, a small enterprise vendor market, and good vibes. Get extra particulars and see the course maps online.

Classic Car Show

Saturday, August 8

The Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, presents its fourth annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 8. Check out all of the snazzy rides and meet different automobile lovers from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.

“The big car showcase starts and ends with the best shining examples of vintage rides, hot rods, or other creative vehicular works of art,” the Elks Lodge states. Best of all, admission to the occasion is totally free and open to the general public.

While you’re there, take pleasure in a scorching canine, chips, and a soda for $20. Proceeds from the occasion profit the Elks Charity Fund, which helps youngsters’s applications, veterans, and extra.

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Amanda Laird is the Content Manager and Events Editor of the Alameda Post. Her writing is collected at AlamedaPost.com/Amanda-Laird. Reach her at [email protected].