You don’t have to scramble for a last-minute dinner reservation in order to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend. Paint a masterpiece, kayak together, shop local, catch a show, visit an art gallery, and dance the night away to a live swing band aboard the USS Hornet! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-valentines-day-date-ideas/

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The birds hand out a 2024 Alameda Birds' Choice award in this installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-birds-12-26-2024/

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Self-defense instructor Edwina Phillips is hosting free, two-hour seminars for “anyone who wants to feel safer." Kelsey Goeres attends a class and talks with Phillips about her motivations for helping people learn to protect themselves.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/self-defense-classes-offered-trump-victory/

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The owners of the Alameda Comedy Club will not renew their lease for the next five-year term. "Since the pandemic, Theis and Ford have been unable to sell enough tickets to break even," reports Kelsey Goeres. Patrons are invited to support the Club by attending the remaining shows.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-comedy-club-will-not-renew-their-lease/

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Alamedan Nina G is headed to your screen! 'Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted' intersperses Nina’s comedy with interviews and archival footage, exploring her love for comedy, the challenges she faced due to her stutter, and how she embraced her identity and pursued a successful career in stand-up.

https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/nina-g-stutterer-interrupted-documentary-amazon-prime/

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This week's All Around Alameda includes upcoming events for all levels of adventure-seekers. Head over to Subpar Miniature Golf for a glow-in-the-dark spin on a local favorite, explore Gold Coast history on a walking tour, or commit to improving your stand-up comedy chops. The choice is yours!

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-try-something-new/

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In this week’s edition of All Around Alameda, we take a look at a few of this week’s upcoming events that let you kick back, relax, and enjoy a show. Watch a movie, experience live music and dance performances, see the opening weekend of a play, or enjoy brunch at a drag show.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-want-to-catch-a-show/

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Fifth-generation Alameda native and stuttering comedian Nina G will record her first solo comedy album and special at Alameda Comedy Club on March 9 at 6 p.m. Liz Barrett has the backstory on this barrier-breaking performer.

https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/nina-g-to-record-album-and-special/

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