Happy Thursday, everyone!

A home in Alameda just sold for nearly $5 million, and it's now the most expensive residential sale in the city's history. We've got the details below.

If you drive through the Webster Tube at night, heads up. Nightly closures start this Sunday as part of a massive 3-year construction project. AC Transit is rerouting several bus lines, so plan ahead.

Plus, Alameda High School has a new principal on the way, the Retro Roadshow is bringing vintage gaming to the California Historical Radio Society, and there's a free craft night at Alameda Brewing on Friday.

Let’s dive in!

In this week’s email:

• Featured Events: Retro Roadshow at the Radio Society, Free Craft Night

• Alameda News: Record home sale, Tube closures, new AHS principal

• Restaurant of the Week: Peak

• This Week's Events: Easter, drinks, and crafts

• Houses on the Market: New Alameda Listings

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FEATURED EVENTS

Top Events This Week

Retro Roadshow: “Playing With The Future”

Saturday, April 4 | 1 PM 4 PM | Free

📍 California Historical Radio Society, 2152 Central Ave, Alameda

The Retro Roadshow is teaming up with the California Historical Radio Society for an afternoon of sci-fi, vintage gaming, and broadcasting history. It starts with an interactive presentation on the connected histories of science fiction and video games. Then you get hands-on time with classic consoles and vintage computers running sci-fi themed games. If you've ever wanted to play Atari on a CRT while surrounded by antique radios, this is your afternoon. Fun for kids and adults.
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Free Craft Night at Alameda Brewing

Friday, April 3 | 6:00 PM | Free

📍 Alameda Brewing Co., 1716 Park St, Alameda

Kick off your Friday night with a spring-themed craft session at the taproom. This week it's bag charms with flower and letter beads. Bring your own beads to share or just show up and make something. The vibe is casual, creative, and free. Grab a beer, grab some beads, and meet some new people.
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ALAMEDA NEWS

This Week’s Headlines

Record-Breaking $4.875M Alameda Home Sale

A home in Harbor Bay just sold for $4.875 million. That makes it the most expensive home ever sold in Alameda.

The custom-built house at 16 Killarney Place has 6 bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and just over 4,100 square feet of space. It sits right on the water in Harbor Bay Isle. Inside, you'll find an open living area, a wine room, and a three-car garage with a Tesla charger.

The home was built in 1999 and went through a big remodel between 2018 and 2020.

The last record was set in 2022, when a home in the Gold Coast sold for $4.75 million. This sale tops that by $125,000. If you do the math, the Killarney home sold for about $1,162 per square foot.

The sale was brokered by the Kate McCaffrey Group, which has represented several of Alameda's highest-value transactions. Read More

Webster Tube Nighttime Closures Start April 5

Starting this Sunday, the Webster Tube will shut down every night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This will happen Sunday through Thursday nights. The closures are part of a big road project by Caltrans to make the connections between Alameda and Oakland safer and easier to use.

If you take the bus late at night, heads up. AC Transit lines 19, 30, 51A, 96, O, and 851 will all take a detour over the Park Street Bridge instead. That adds about 15 minutes to your trip.

The good news? They're also building a new bike and walking path inside the Webster Tube, plus fixing up sidewalks and intersections nearby. The not-so-good news? The whole project will take about three years.

Don't worry. The Posey Tube and the Webster Tube will never be closed at the same time. If you need to get on or off the island late at night, the Posey Tube will still be open.

Source: Caltrans Oakland Alameda Access Project

Alameda High School Names New Principal

Alameda High School has a new principal. The school board approved the hire of Alex Harp at its March 24 meeting.

Harp comes from the San Lorenzo Unified School District, where he runs two high schools: East Bay Arts High and Royal Sunset High. Before that, he worked as a middle school principal, an assistant principal, and a teacher. He studied French at UCLA and got his master's degree at CSU East Bay.

"I'm thrilled to be joining Alameda High School and look forward to learning, leading, and working collaboratively with students, staff, families and the community," Harp said.

He takes over for Angela Barrett, who is leaving at the end of this school year. Harp starts in the fall.

Source: Alameda Unified School District

Restaurant Of The Week

Peak - American Brunch Favorites with Bold Thai Flavors

This week's pick is one of Webster Street's most colorful spots. This women-owned spot serves creative brunch and Thai-inspired dinner in one of the most art-filled spaces on the island. Think pandan brioche, bacon-avocado waffles, and vibrant curries. Everything is plated like it belongs on your Instagram.

They're open for lunch and dinner most days, plus weekend brunch starting at 9:30 a.m. Closed Wednesdays.

📍 1405 Webster St, Alameda | peakalameda.com

This Week’s Events

Family & Kids

FREE Family Easter Event | Sat, Apr 4 | 5:00 PM | Free📍 South Shore Center, 2203 S Shore Center, Alameda More Info

Retro Roadshow: "Playing With The Future" | Sat, Apr 4 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Free📍 California Historical Radio Society, 2152 Central Ave, Alameda - Vintage gaming, sci-fi history, and hands-on play with classic consoles. Fun for kids and adults. More Info

Self-Portraits Inspired by Helen Zughaib | Sat, Apr 4 | 3:30-4:30pm | Free📍 Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St, Alameda - Kids ages 6+ create self-portraits inspired by the book "Stories My Father Told Me." Registration required: call (510) 747-7705.

Mosaic Tile Take & Make Kits | Starting Apr 1 | While supplies last | Free📍 West End Library, 788 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda - Design your own mosaic tile. Ages 8+.

Drop-In Play at Swings & Wings | Daily | Hours Vary | Price Varied.📍 Swings & Wings, 2307 Blanding Ave, Alameda - Indoor play space for little ones. Swings, bounce house, art, puzzles. More Info

Alameda Farmers' Market | Tue, Apr 7 & Sat, Apr 4 | 9am-1pm | Free📍 Haight Ave & Webster St, Alameda - Fresh produce, prepared food, and artisan vendors. Great for strolling with kids. More Info

Live Music

Mio Flores Latin Salsa Band | Thu, Apr 2 | 7:30-10:15pm | $5 cover or 1 drink min📍 Cinema Grill, 2301 Central Ave, Alameda - Live Latin salsa inside the historic Alameda Theatre. More Info

Live Music at Cinema Grill | Fri, Apr 3 & Sat, Apr 4 | 7:30-10:15pm | $5 cover or 1 drink min📍 Cinema Grill, 2301 Central Ave, Alameda - Acts vary weekly. More Info

Karaoke Night at Hobnob | Fri, Apr 3 | 9pm | Free📍 Hobnob, 1313 Park St, Alameda - Weekly karaoke every Friday night. More Info

Jazz Jam Hosted by Caesar's Empire | Wed, Apr 8 | 6-8pm | Free📍 Park Station Alameda - Weekly jazz jam open to musicians and listeners. More Info

Singer/Songwriter Open Mic | Wed, Apr 8 | 8-11pm | Free📍 The Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster St, Alameda - Sign-ups at 7:30pm. More Info

Connection & Recreation

Pee-Wee Paws Small Dog Meetup | Sun, Apr 5 | 3:00-5:00 PM | Free📍 Alameda Small Dog Park, 1300 8th St, Alameda - Monthly meetup for the tiniest paws. Let your small pup play, sniff, zoom, and make new besties. Fully fenced park near the beach. More Info

Women's Golf Clinic Spring Series | Fri, Apr 4 | 3:00 PM | See website for pricing📍 Corica Park Golf Course, 1 Clubhouse Memorial Rd, Alameda - Spring clinic series taught by former LPGA player Beth Allen. Space limited to 15. More Info

Sound Bath at Breathing Room | Fri, Apr 3 | 7:30-8:15pm | $35-55 sliding scale📍 Breathing Room, 1708 Lincoln Ave, Alameda - Monthly sound bath with gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and healing instruments. More Info

Kindred Running Social Run | Thu, Apr 2 | 6:30-7:30pm | Free📍 Park Station Alameda - Easy-paced group run followed by a casual hang. All levels welcome. More Info

Saturday Long Run | Sat, Apr 4 | 8am | Free📍 Kindred Running, 1436 Webster St, Alameda - 5K or 10K at conversational pace. Great for meeting people. More Info

Community Walk | Wed, Apr 8 | 9am | Free📍 Kindred Running, 1436 Webster St, Alameda - Easygoing midweek walk for all paces. More Info

Shows & Entertainment

Anything Goes | Fri, Apr 3 & Sat, Apr 4, 8pm / Sun, Apr 5, 2pm | See website for tickets📍 Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St, Alameda - The Tony Award-winning musical about a madcap group of passengers aboard a luxury liner from New York to England. Running through April 26. More Info

Alameda's Angels Drag Show | Fri, Apr 3 | 5:00 PM | $10📍 Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda More Info

Games, Drinks, & Vibes

Trivia Night at Almanac Brewery | Tue, Apr 7 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Free📍Almanac Beer Co., Alameda Point - Weekly pub trivia with prizes and craft beer. More info

Trivia Night at McGee's | Wed, Apr 8 | 6:30pm | Free📍 McGee's Bar & Grill, 1645 Park St, Alameda - Weekly trivia at one of Alameda's OG spots. More Info

Trivia Tuesday at Alameda Brewing | Tue, Apr 7 | 7-9pm | Free📍 Alameda Brewing, 1716 Park St, Alameda - Weekly trivia in the taproom. More Info

Trivia Night at Fireside Lounge | Tue, Apr 7 | 7:30pm | Free📍 Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster St, Alameda - Weekly trivia competition with prizes. More Info

Later This Month

The Alameda Pulse Dinner Club | Wed, Apr 22 | 7:00 PM | $19.99📍 Secret restaurant (revealed day-of), Alameda - Get matched with 5 other locals for dinner, real conversation, and good food. Restaurant changes every month. Fill out a quick questionnaire, we match you with great company. Grab Your Seat

Faction Brewing Spring Market | Sat, Apr 25 | 1:00 PM | Free📍 Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda - Local vendors, handmade goods, food trucks, and craft beer on the waterfront. Family-friendly. More Info

Alameda Bike Festival | Sat, Apr 26 | Free📍 Paden Elementary School, Alameda - Family-friendly bike festival.

Sakura Market at Modern Mouse | Sat, Apr 26 | 12-5pm | Free📍 Modern Mouse, South Shore Plaza, Alameda - Second annual cherry blossom celebration with vendors and activities.

Asian & Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival | Sat, Apr 26 | 12-5pm | Free📍 Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, Alameda - Live music, dance, food, and family art activities. Hosted by Rhythmix Cultural Works.

USS Hornet New Aircraft Unveiling | Sat, Apr 26 | 1-2pm📍 USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, Alameda - Official unveiling of the museum's newest aircraft.

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