Island City Waterways

These workshops will host 20-25 seniors, families or formerly unhoused residents at one of three Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) locations. Fluency in Korean, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Spanish, or Arabic is a plus but not required.

Workshops will take place between April and May 2025, leading up to Rising Seas performances on May 31, June 21, and July 12. Artists will also be asked to provide creative hands-on activities for at least one of these live events.

Selected artists may be invited to exhibit in RCW’s K Gallery (June–August). A $500 stipend will be provided per workshop (stipend amount is inclusive of materials fees).

Application deadline is extended until tomorrow, March 7^th.
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About Rising Seas

Rising Seas is a site-specific multidisciplinary series of free live performances and public art events designed to increase awareness of the impact of rising sea levels and climate change on the island of Alameda. Artist-led workshops and performances are intended to engage people in imagining a better future and provide a sense of hope through community dialogue and action.

Photo /Maurice Ramirez Photography
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Saturday, February 8th at 7pm, dive into Flight Lessons, an inspiring Folk Opera, based on a true story of Peregrine Falcons nesting on Oakland’s Fruitvale Bridge. It’s the story of the falcons and humans coexisting at the edge of wild and urban life, with the narrative following an urban wildlife biologist.

When tragedy strikes, the lives of these remarkable birds and their human neighbors intersect in a powerful tale of resilience, adaptation and connection.

How do we value the wild in urban spaces? How do we heal after loss? This is an inspiring story at the crossroads of nature and humanity.

Tickets for Flight Lessons, A Folk Opera by Deborah Crooks are available now.

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Driving rhythms, vibrant regalia, fabulous footwork and flavorful cuisines will immerse you in the Rhythmix ‘Round the World Festival.  Celebrate music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions in an afternoon of fun for the whole family on Saturday, September 21st from 12–5pm at Chochenyo Park in Alameda.

With a passion that transcends borders, headlining performer Chika Di blends traditional Latin, electronic, Afro, and pop musical genres, showcasing her powerful Colombian vocals in her high-energy live performance.

Discover the unique instruments and musical traditions of Afro-Peruvian culture with Cunamacué. Feel the strength and spirit of eight generations of Afro-Puerto Rican bomba dance and rhythms with Batey Tambó.  Experience the rich cultural heritage of Brasilian percussion with Tambores e Samba. Witness ancestral dances of Bolivia with Kantuta Ballet Folklórico de Bolivia and much, much more!

Enjoy artisan crafts in the multicultural marketplace and your favorite Latin-inspired foods from Chef Hits the Streets, Teaqueria and Crazy Empanadas. Multi-cultural arts, crafts and activities for all ages provided by Rhythmix Cultural Works and the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Department.

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The ‘Round the World Festival is presented in partnership with the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department as part of the Rhythmix in the Parks Family Concert Series which aims to support the local community by celebrating our diverse cultural traditions, uplifting underserved voices, supporting BIPOC artists and redefining Alameda’s City parks as accessible and safe spaces to be enjoyed by all.

Chochenyo Park is located on Park Avenue, south of Encinal Avenue, one block from the Park Street business district.

Free for all ages.