Join us for an evening with the supernatural, a celebration of Summerween! We will be conjuring spirits and bringing our Haunted Museum out to paint while you sip a brew, wine, or Frose! Lingering spirits will be your inspiration. All art supplies will be provided and you go home with your own original piece of art work! Includes the first sip free. Listen to ghost stories while you paint, paint your own vision, or paint one of the museum pieces on display. Tickets are $65 for nearly 3 hours of entertainment! Contact Napa City Ghost &amp; Legends for more details. 707-606-5050
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Local Event: Sip N' Seance (Summerween Sip & Paint!)

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Sip N' Seance (Summerween Sip & Paint!)

Saturday September 14, 2024: Join us for an evening with the supernatural, a celebration of Summerween! We will be conjuring spirits and bringing...

Benicia Marina Green/Pavillion

This annual event&nbsp;promises a day filled with authentic German food, fabulous live music, and exciting games &amp;&nbsp;competitions, including a free Mega Kid Zone making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike.



Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy imported German beer, including Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest beer that has been around since 1040! Indulge in delicious fare from the German Guys restaurant, the authentic German cuisine people flock to from all over the Bay Area. In addition, festival- goers can snack on a variety of treats from Bay Area Munchiez &amp; Kettle Pop.



For those looking to showcase their strength, the Masskrugstemmen (stein carrying) Competition will challenge participants to hold full beer steins for as long as possible. And don’t forget to bring your best traditional outfits for the Costume Contest, where prizes will be awarded for the most crowd- pleasing dirndls and lederhosen.



The festival will feature live entertainment throughout the day, including performances by the fabulous Red Elvises, the Benicia High School Band, Alpentanzkapelle and Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Bavarian Dancers. Adult games will entertain while children frolic in the free Mega Kid Zone area, filled with activities designed for children of all ages.



Shoppers can explore a vibrant Marketplace with over 20 local vendors &amp; German-themed gifts, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Admission is just $8 at the gate, and kids 12 and under can enter for free.

Local Event: Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace

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Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace

Saturday September 14, 2024: This annual event&nbsp;promises a day filled with authentic German food, fabulous live music, and exciting games...

The Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), will host a Fall Membership Event and Lunch at 11:30 am to 2 pm, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Highlands Park, 101 Regents Dr., Vallejo, CA. Food and drinks provided for guests.
AAUW founded in 1881, is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that advances <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice" title="Justice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">equity</a>
for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women" title="Women" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">women</a> and girls through <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advocacy" title="Advocacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">advocacy</a>, education, and research. Membership is open to any graduate with an associate or equivalent, Baccalaureate or higher degree. Undergraduates qualify as student affiliates with full branch participation.
The local Benicia-Vallejo AAUW Branch is an active group of equity advocates. Group activities include a variety of opportunities: educational, social, cultural, and public policy related. Since 1998, branch activities have raised scholarship funds for a local project called Tech Trek. This program provides a one-week hands-on math and science camp for selected 7th
grade girls that is held at a nearby university campus.
AAUW has a nationwide <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network" title="Social network" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">network</a>
of 170,000 members and supporters, 1,000 local branches, and 800 college and university partners. For further information or to join the branch visit <a href="https://beniciavallejo-ca.aauw.net/membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://beniciavallejo-ca.aauw.net/membership/</a>
or send an email to <a href="mailto:bvaauw@gmail.com">bvaauw@gmail.com</a> .

Local Event: Benicia-Vallejo AAUW hosts Fall Membership Event 11:30 am, Sept. 14, at Highlands Park, Vallejo

Benicia-Vallejo AAUW hosts Fall Membership...

Saturday September 14, 2024: The Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), will host a Fall Membership Event...

Benicia-Vallejo AAUW hosts Fall Membership Event 11:30 am, Sept. 14, at Highlands Park, Vallejo

Community Congregational Church, UCC

The 2024-2025 Benicia Chamber Players season kicks off with “Cultural Spheres,” a program that celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions and the universal theme of harmony. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout was inspired by the concept of mestizaje, as envisioned by Peruvian writer José María Arguedas, where “cultures can coexist without the subjugation of one by the other.” This piece blends Western classical and Andean folk music traditions. It is paired with Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 2, Op. 59, whose second movement reflects Beethoven’s contemplation of the “harmony of the spheres” as he observed the starry skies. 

Program:
Gabriela Lena Frank - Andean Walkabout
Beethoven - String Quartet Op. 59, No. 2

Performers:
Alicia Choi, violin
Yuri Kye, violin
Dmitri Yevstifeev, viola
Brady Anderson, cello

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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Trinity Lutheran Church
1225 Hopyard Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 3 PM
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Benicia Community Congregational Church
1305 W 2nd Street 
Benicia, CA 94510

Local Event: Cultural Spheres: Frank and Beethoven String Quartets

Cultural Spheres: Frank and Beethoven String...

Sunday September 15, 2024: The 2024-2025 Benicia Chamber Players season kicks off with “Cultural Spheres,” a program that celebrates the rich...

Cultural Spheres: Frank and Beethoven String Quartets

Solano Town Center

<h1>'Open Show' September 11 thru October 26 Membership Show! Spotlight Artists: Sheree Rayford Photography Students "Capturing Change" Featured Artists: The Art Divas</h1>
Reception and Poetry Reading will be:
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 21st - 4-6pm
Solano Town Center Mall Gallery
<h1>1350 Travis Blvd, Suite D-8, Fairfield, CA 94533</h1>
If you are a poet who would like to participate in the ekphrastic poetry portion of the event, the artwork will not be on display until after September 10th at the gallery and on their website. Submissions and questions go to <a href="https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/poet-laureate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: FSVAA Open Show Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading

FSVAA Open Show Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading

Saturday September 21, 2024: 'Open Show'September 11 thru October 26Membership Show!Spotlight Artists: Sheree Rayford Photography...

Maarilyn Citron O'Rourke Gallery at the Benicia Public Library

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What: 	 Art Exhibit
 Title: “Reinventing Reality”
		 Artist: Sonia Gill

When: September 19 - October 24, 2024


Where: Benicia Public Library
		 150 East L Street
		 Benicia, CA 94510
		 707 746-4343
		 www.benicialibrary.org/gallery

Hours:	 Monday-Thursday 10a.m. to 9p.m.
 Friday-Sunday Noon to 6p.m.

Reception:	 September 22, 2-5p.m.

Contacts: Sonia Gill, Artist
		 510 410-2225 sogill@comcast.net, www.soniagill.com 
 		 
 Helaine Bowles, Administrative Secretary
		 hbowles@ci.benicia.ca.us
		 
 Jennifer Baker, Director of Library and Cultural Services
		 jbaker@ci.benicia.ca.us

The Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Gallery at the Benicia Public Library is proud to present an exhibition of paintings by artist Sonia Gill. Using her bowls and cups as metaphors for human relationships Gill takes liberties within the outlines of the forms using hundreds of pieces of magazine paper chosen for color, value and pattern. Bold and complex compositions highlight these paintings or collages that make innovative use of reflextions and distortions. Her work in many mediums can be seen at www.soniagill.com.

Local Event: "Reinventing Reality"

"Reinventing Reality"

Sunday September 22, 2024: 
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What:  	              Art Exhibit
                         Title:     ...

Crockett’s first Rummage Sale
 Our amazing CCSD &amp; @the_revival_coffee has graciously giving us use of their parking lot for a Community Rummage Sale. If you are interested in selling your unwanted wares (no food or illegal items) please reach out for an application. Space is limited so don’t sit on this opportunity. #crockettrummagesale #sugarcityrummagesale #community #coffeeandshopping #ccsd #revivialcoffee

Local Event: Rummage Sale

Rummage Sale

Saturday September 28, 2024: Crockett’s first Rummage Sale
Our amazing CCSD &amp; @the_revival_coffee has graciously giving us use of their...

Four Fools Winery

Tim Burton Day is coming to the Bay Area again! If you are a fan of any of Tim Burton's movies, you will absolutely love what we have in store for you on Saturday, September 28th. Collect one-of-a-kind handmade products inspired by movies such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, Dark Shadows, and more! Be prepared to see which dark and twisted characters our artisans choose to base their products on. 
Let's not forget that the Whimsy is a metaphysical market, so the artisans will also have their regular wares for sale while the readers and healers will be offering their usual services. Tarot readings, sound healing, henna, and astrology are just a few.&nbsp;
FREE tickets for 1-6 p.m. can be reserved on Eventbrite. Early Admission tickets for 12-1 p.m. can also be purchased for $10 on Eventbrite or with exact cash at the gate. Eventbrite does have a service fee of $2. Free souviner pin and stickers for all Early Admission.&nbsp;
Please get your tickets so the artisans know how many Tim Burton-inspired products to make. We don't want them to run out when you get there. We also need to let the winery know how many people plan to attend so they can have enough delicious wine. Food trucks will also be there.
 More details available on Eventbrite.&nbsp;
Check out "This is Halloween (Tim Burton Inspired Artisan Market)" on Eventbrite! Date: Sat, Sep 28, 12-5 PM Location: Four Fools Winery, Rodeo, CA. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-halloween-tim-burton-inspired-artisan-market-tickets-890374061787" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t...</a>

Local Event: This is Halloween: A Tim Burton-Inspired Artisan Market 

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The Willis Linn Jepson Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is offering native plants suitable for residential landscapes at its Fall 2024 Plant Sale from 10AM to 2PM. You can also order your plants online using the link that will be posted on our website beginning September 23 and ending September 29.&nbsp; Online orders must be picked up on October 5, 10AM - 2PM at either our Benicia or Fairfield pickup locations - you choose.&nbsp; All proceeds from the sale will support conservation of native plants in Solano County.

Local Event: Fall 2024 Native Plant Sale

Fall 2024 Native Plant Sale

Saturday October 5, 2024: The Willis Linn Jepson Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is offering native plants suitable for...

Empress Theatre

Rock the vote with Vallejo Poets Laureate Kathleen Herrmann and Jacalyn Eyvonne. Bring your spoken word poetry about the importance of voting and&nbsp;civic engagement in the political process. Empress Lounge on October 6, 2024 at 2 PM.&nbsp;<h1 dir="auto">Verses for Voters will screen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bravenewfilms/" role="link" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bravenewfilms</a> film “Suppressed and Sabotaged” at the Empress Lounge on Oct 6.&nbsp;</h1><h1 dir="auto">Please bring election and voting rights related poetry to share at the open mic. Patricia Schmidt Hunter of the NAACP will be the featured guest speaker.</h1>
 
If you aren't registered to vote or need to change your registration in California, <a href="https://registertovote.ca.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go to this link</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Verses for Voters

Verses for Voters

Sunday October 6, 2024: Rock the vote with Vallejo Poets Laureate Kathleen Herrmann and Jacalyn Eyvonne. Bring your spoken word poetry about...

Join us for a fall fundraiser celebration! 
One of the highlights of this year’s fundraiser will be a diverse array of food vendors showcasing their culinary talents. Local favorites to international cuisines. 
We invite all community members—friends, family, and neighbors—to join us for this festive occasion on Saturday, October 12th from 6:00 pm until 9:00pm. Your participation is vital in helping us continue providing valuable resources and activities that enrich the lives of seniors in our area.
Thank you for your continued support! Together, we can make this fall fundraiser an unforgettable success!
Saturday, October 12th 
6:00— 9:00 pm

Local Event: Fall Fundraiser 

Fall Fundraiser 

Saturday October 12, 2024: Join us for a fall fundraiser celebration!  
One of the highlights of this year’s fundraiser will be a diverse array...

IntegriTea

Tea House Open Mic Poetry, Integrity Space, 717 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA, 2-4 p.m., hosted by Co-Poets Laureate Jacalyn Eyvonne and Kathleen Herrmann. Come share a poem or just listen! Meets on the second Sunday of the month except December.

Local Event: Tea House Poetry Open Mic

Tea House Poetry Open Mic

Sunday October 13, 2024: Tea House Open Mic Poetry, Integrity Space, 717 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA, 2-4 p.m., hosted by Co-Poets Laureate...

Join us for the&nbsp;Philippine Heritage Dinner on Oct. 25th&nbsp;
Doors open at 4:30 pm&nbsp;
Ticket Price Members $12.00 Non-Members $20.00

Local Event: Philippine Heritage Dinner

Philippine Heritage Dinner

Friday October 25, 2024: Join us for the&nbsp;Philippine Heritage Dinner on Oct. 25th&nbsp;
Doors open at 4:30 pm&nbsp;
Ticket Price Members...

Sunday 10/27/24@3pm
Vallejo Symphony. Marc Taddei, conducting Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Piazzolla's Four Seasons in Buenos Aires featuring Liana Bérubé. Empress Theatre, Vallejo. $50-$80. <a href="https://vallejosymphony.org/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://vallejosymphony.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725917029720000&amp;usg=AOvVaw332zApucxtLqSnVWCee_sg" rel="nofollow">vallejosymphony.org</a> or 707-643-4441

Local Event: Vallejo Symphony - Rhythms of Nature

Vallejo Symphony - Rhythms of Nature

Sunday October 27, 2024: Sunday 10/27/24@3pm
Vallejo Symphony. Marc Taddei, conducting Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Piazzolla's Four Seasons in...

Museum of History, Benicia - Arsenal Galleries

First Fridays At The Museum – Takezo
Experience a unique combination of history and socialization with our event, First Fridays At The Museum - Featuring Takezo. Brought to you live from the Museum of History Benicia – Takezo.Yoshinobu Takeda, A.K.A. TAKEZO was born in Kagawa Japan, and grew up in Kyoto. TAKEZO began singing in bands and composing music at the age of 12. Among his earliest influences were American movie soundtracks, the Beatles, and Otis Redding. His instincts brought him to San Francisco in 1985 to pursue a career in music. Since then he has performed as a rhythm and blues singer/guitarist with artists such as Elvin Bishop, Angela Strehli, Joe Louis Walker, and Norton Buffalo among others. "Takezo sings the blues as natural as someone born in Oakland, raised in a church, and studied with Junior Parker. He was meant to live the blues."- Tom Mazzolini, Producer, SF Blues Festival
Our event takes place in the heart of Benicia, California, at the iconic Museum of History Benicia. Known for its historical significance and architectural beauty, the Stone Hall forms the perfect backdrop for our event, enhancing the overall experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to First Fridays at the Museum – TAKEZO. Join us and create memories that you won't soon forget. Live Music, Food truck Specialties, and your favorite custom cocktails available from our no-host bar. 
Tickets $5.00 for members (available at the door with membership card) and $15.00 for nonmembers (available for purchase here or at the door depending on availability) Tickets are non-refundable. 
See you at the Museum!

Local Event: First Fridays At The Museum - TAKEZO 

First Fridays At The Museum - TAKEZO 

Friday November 1, 2024: First Fridays At The Museum – Takezo
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