Take a ceramics class, catch a show, celebrate International Women’s Day, and join GrannyCon 2026
The bad news is that we are all losing an hour of sleep this weekend, because daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8. The good news is that our Community Events Calendar is full of fun activities to take your mind off of the sleep schedule disruption! On Friday, March 6, join Color Me Mine for Matcha Taste & Create Clay Workshop to make your very own match set. The same night, enjoy some free music at the Mastick Senior Center with Alameda Community Band’s Spring Concert. The fun, local performances continue with the opening weekend of The Foodbank Players’ Much Ado About Nothing, this Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7 (Editor’s note as of 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5: This weekend’s performances have been cancelled due to cast illness). If you’re looking for an exciting scavenger hunt for a good cause, join GrannyCon 2026 on Saturday, March 7. And on Sunday, March 8, celebrate International Women’s Day with an intimate backyard gathering at Renew Collective’s Canvas and Chamomile paint and crafting afternoon.
Matcha Taste & Create Clay Workshop
Friday, March 6
A special collaboration between two South Shore Center shops is scheduled for Friday, March 6. Marlene from Sips Global Teas is making a guest appearance at Color Me Mine for Matcha Taste & Create Clay Workshop. The fun is scheduled from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m.
The evening will begin with a ceremonial matcha demonstration and tasting with Marlene. Guests will learn the significance of traditional matcha ceramics, including symbolism, seasonal variations, and the sensory experience.
After the matcha demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own complete matcha set. Color Me Mine’s ceramic experts will guide guests to create a matcha bowl, tea cup, whisk holder, and scoop holder. After the pieces are fired, participants can pick up their set and start using it in their own practice.
Spaces are limited in this adults-only, hands-on workshop. Reserve your spot online for $129 per person. Color Me Mine regularly hosts workshops for both kids and adults, so check out their calendar for upcoming events.
Alameda Community Band Spring Concert
Friday, March 6
Start your weekend off with a pep in your step at the Alameda Community Band Spring Concert on Friday, March 6. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Mastick Senior Center, 1115 Santa Clara Avenue. The evening is free, and the event is family friendly.
The Alameda Community Band has planned a “light and wide-ranging musical journey across the world, history, and imagination.” The concert will feature a variety of songs including classic pieces, music from Pixar’s The Incredibles, and a tribute to Irving Berlin.
Alameda Community Band is composed of a dedicated group of volunteers “who have a common interest in playing music and improving their skills while having fun.” They rehearse weekly at Alameda High School to prepare for a series of concerts, presented multiple times each year. If you’d like to get involved, sign up through ARPD. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
The Foodbank Players Present Much Ado About Nothing
Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 21
Editor’s note as of 3:30 p.m., Thursday March 5: This weekend’s performances of Much Ado About Nothing have been cancelled due to illness amongst the cast. Please join the Foodbank Players on March 13, 14, 20, and 21.
The Foodbank Players return to their Shakespearean roots with their latest production, Much Ado About Nothing. Check out opening weekend at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6 or Saturday, March 7, in the lobby of the beautiful new Alameda Food Bank building, 677 West Ranger Avenue.
“While the Foodbank Players consider Webster Park to be our home base, the Food Bank will offer many wonderful amenities for the philanthropic theater troupe, including a spacious parking lot, a warm and well-lit stage and seating area, and lovely bathrooms,” writes Artistic Director Gene Kahane. “There’s even a water bottle refilling station for those who wish to stay hydrated.”
Seating at the new venue will be limited to 50 audience members on a first come, first served basis. Admission is free, and donations to the Food Bank are gratefully accepted. See more online.
GrannyCon 2026
Saturday, March 7
The grannies are descending on Park Street once again! Get ready to dress in your grandma best to raise money for breast cancer prevention at GrannyCon 2026 on Saturday, March 7. The shenanigans are scheduled from 2:30 until 8 p.m.
The main event of this super-fun fundraiser is a bingo-style scavenger hunt on Park street from 2:30 until 6 p.m. Gather with your fellow grannies for a nearby afterparty from 6 until 8 p.m. to chat about your fabulous afternoon.
100% of the proceeds from the fundraiser will go to GrannyCon’s nonprofit partners: Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Bay Area Young Survivors, and the Mastick Senior Center.
VIG (Very Important Granny) tickets are available for $79.99 and include a check-in cocktail party at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $54.99. Grab your spot online.
Canvas and Chamomile: International Women’s Day
Sunday, March 8
Sunday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and local women are gathering to celebrate with Canvas and Chamomile. Join Renew Collective for an uplifting afternoon of community from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. This intimate event will be held in the backyard of a home on Lincoln Avenue.
Art supplies will be provided so you can express yourself creatively while you socialize with other attendees. Use a stencil to paint, freehand a masterpiece, or have fun with paper crafts. Participants are invited to pour themselves a cup of tea or a glass of alcohol-free wine, and bring a snack to share for the table.
This event is hosted by Renew Collective, a local social organization “building meaningful connections every week in the Bay Area.” Check out their online events calendar for more community-oriented, alcohol-free events.
Please reserve a spot, sign a waiver, and answer a few questions online to sign up. A minimum donation of $5 is requested.
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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].
