Good morning, Alameda!

October is here, and fall is starting to show up all over the island.

Pumpkins in grocery stores, cozy menus at cafés, and festivals filling the calendar.

We’ve got everything from Filipino Island Fest, speed dating, family fun, and local news this week.

Let’s dive in! 🍂

In this week’s email:

• Featured Events & New Biz Buzz

• Events This Week

• Community News & Spotlight

• Beyond Alameda Events & Alameda Homes

Featured Events

Filipino Island Fest

📍 Ferry Point Alameda | Sat, Oct 4 | More info
Celebrate Filipino culture with food stalls, live music, traditional dance, and local vendors. A family-friendly festival highlighting heritage and community with plenty of flavors and performances to enjoy.
Time: 11 PM – 8 PM
Price: Free entry (VIP tix available)

Rocktoberfest at Almanac

📍 Almanac Beer Co. | Fri–Sun Oct 3–5 | More info
Alameda’s Bavarian-style bash returns with guest drafts from Munich, bouncy house, bratwursts, schnitzel, radler slushies, and live music. Expect a festive beer garden vibe all weekend.
Time: Fri–Sun, times vary
Price: Free entry, food & drinks for purchase

New Biz Alert!

Anam Cara Chiropractic has been getting a lot of buzz lately. After their rebrand launch last week, I’ve had multiple emails and DMs from readers asking me to feature them.

The practice relocated to Alameda last year, but the owner, Dr. Brendan, is local. He grew up in Alameda and turned to chiropractic as a teen to overcome pain and anxiety. He built his career in Oakland and Berkeley, but now he’s returned to serve his hometown, offering the same service that helped him.

In his reviews, people appreciate how Dr. Brendan helps with their aches and pains while focusing on the bigger picture. He doesn’t stop at quick relief. After addressing immediate issues, his care turns to the nervous system, the part of the body that keeps everything running, with the goal of building long-term balance and keeping problems from coming back.

So if you’ve been experiencing aches and pains or want to get ahead of your health, Anam Cara Chiropractic could be a great place on the island to visit.

Dr. Brendan has set aside time this October for new patients and is offering The Alameda Pulse readers 25% off.

Mention: The Alameda Pulse to claim your 25% off

Advertise with us by emailing: alamedapulse@gmail.com

Community Spotlight

New Permanent Supportive Housing Opens in Alameda
Alameda marked the opening of a new permanent supportive housing complex. Designed to provide long-term housing and services for people moving out of homelessness. The addition increases local housing options and brings new supportive resources to the community.
Read the full article

Mayor Ashcraft on E-Bikes & E-Scooters
Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft is highlighting best practices for e-bikes and e-scooters, urging safe riding, helmet use, and respect for pedestrians. The city is seeing more of these vehicles on local streets, and the message is clear: share the road responsibly so they remain a sustainable option for getting around Alameda.
Read the full article

The Webster Tube will be closed for maintenance and painting on Friday, Oct 3, and Saturday, Oct 4, from 10 PM to 4:30 AM.

Oct 2 - 8

This Week’s Events

Fall, Fairs, & Festivals

West End ArtBeats Soirée & Auction | Fri Oct 3 5:30 PM | $15-$30
📍 Salt Breaker, Alameda - An evening of art, music, and community with live performances, local artwork on display, and a lively auction to support West End arts.

Alameda Point Antiques Faire | Sun Oct 5 | 6 AM–3 PM – 📍 Alameda Naval Air Station Runway (Point) | $5 - $20

Alameda’s Angels Horror Night | Fri Oct 3 | $10-$44
📍 Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda | 7 PM – 10 PM
A night of drag, horror, 20+ beers, and fright at Faction Brewing with Summer Lynn Spears and top Bay Area queens. Tix & info

Oktoberfest @ Speisekammer | Sun Oct 5 | 12–6 PM – 📍 Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln ave

Rocktoberfest at Almanac Beer Co. | Fri–Sun Oct 3–5 – 📍 Almanac Beer Co., 651B W Tower Ave

Mid-Autumn Festival | Mon Oct 6 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |📍 Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden | (Free)

Mockingbird Lane: Free Curated Halloween Market | Oct 5, 2025 | 📍 Alameda Elks Lodge (Free)

The Soiled Dove Circus | Every Fri & Sat @ 9 PM | ~$85 | 📍Ferry Point | More info

Community Fun

Taylor Swift Release Party – Life of a Showgirl | Fri–Sun Oct 3–5 – 📍 Alameda Theatre | $13.50

Historical Advisory Board Meeting | Thu Oct 2 | 7 PM (virtual)

Regular City Council Meeting | Tue Oct 7 | 7 PM – 📍 City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave

Practical Magic Screening & Pop-Up Market | Sat, Oct 4 | 5-10 PM-📍 Alameda Theatre & Cineplex (tickets $5)

Alameda Beach Cleanup | Thu Oct 2 11 AM – 📍 Alameda South Shore (Free)

Family & Kids

Build with LEGO | Tue Oct 7 2:30–4 PM – 📍 Bay Farm Island Library. More info

Pumpkin Patch📍 Speer Family Farms, Monarch St | Mon - Thurs: 2-9 PM, Fri: 12- 9 PM, Sat - Sun: 9-9 PM | $22 Kids / $12 Adults

Mother Goose on the Loose | Thu Oct 2 10:30 AM – 📍 Main Library, 1550 Oak St

Toddler Plus Storytime | Tue Oct 7 10:30 AM – 📍 Main Library, 1550 Oak St

Live, Laughs, and Drinks

Stand-Up Comedy | Thu, Oct 2 7:30 PM | $15 - $20 – 📍 Dragon Rouge Bistro

Spill the Wine Rocks | Sat, Oct 4 | 7:30 PM - Cinema Grill

Queer Canvas | Fri, Oct 3 | 7 -11 PM – 📍 Dragon Rouge Bistro (Free)

Music Bingo | Thu, Oct 2 | 7–9 PM – 📍 Alameda Brewing, 1716 Park St

49ers vs Rams Watch Party | Thu, Oct 2 5:15 PM – 📍 Alameda Brewing, 1716 Park St

Duke vs Cal Bears Watch Party | Sat, Oct 4 7:30 PM – 📍 Alameda Brewing, 1716 Park St

Trivia Tuesday | Tue, Oct 7 | 7–9 PM – 📍 Alameda Brewing, 1716 Park St

Dr. Funk | Mon, Oct 6 | 5:30–7:30 PM – 📍 Alameda Brewing, 1716 Park St

Connection/Dating

Tantra Speed Date® – Oakland | Thu Oct 2
📍 East Bay Community Space, Oakland | 7 PM
Price: $45–$55 | Tickets

Speed Dating in Oakland (Ages 40s–50s) | Tue Oct 7
📍 Plank, 98 Broadway, Oakland | 6:30 PM | $39 | Tickets

Speed Dating in Oakland (Ages 24–42) | Tue Oct 7
📍 Plank, 98 Broadway, Oakland | 8 PM | $39 | Tickets

Singles Casual Speed Dating (Ages 25–45) | Fri Oct 3
📍 Oakland / East Bay | 7 PM | $29 | Tickets

Community News

Signal Coffee is rolling out a new fall pastry menu. Starting Oct 2, you can grab treats like pumpkin pie custard donuts, apple fritters, and salted brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

Gas station hours are expanding in Alameda. The Mobil station on Central Ave can now stay open until 8 PM on both weekdays and weekends. Full article.

Alameda is moving forward with an LGBTQ Action Plan. The draft includes gender-neutral restrooms, inclusive surveys, and support for LGBTQ-owned businesses. Full article

Construction in the West End is squeezing local shops. Roadwork and lost parking are hitting sales, and businesses are asking the city for better communication and parking relief. Full article

A major detour is in place at Central Ave and Ballena Blvd. No right turns for about six weeks while crews build a new roundabout. Drivers are being routed through 4th St. Full article

Beyond Alameda Events

Lunchtime Concert w/ Lucía | Thu Oct 2 | Free
📍 Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
Free outdoor show on the Great Lawn. Pack a lunch and enjoy live music as part of the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival | Fri–Sun Oct 3–5 | Free
📍 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Massive free music fest with dozens of artists in bluegrass, roots, and Americana. Bring a blanket and expect huge crowds.

The World of Hans Zimmer | Tue Oct 7 | ~$107
📍 Oakland Arena, Oakland
Hear the legendary film scores live from The Lion King to Inception. An epic orchestral experience.

Fleet Week San Francisco | Sun Oct 5 – Mon Oct 13
📍 SF Waterfront, San Francisco
Air shows, ship tours, and waterfront celebrations. Blue Angels are scheduled to return for the iconic flyovers.

Houses On The Market

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