VALLEJO — This is the last week to enjoy the August Summer Nights celebration downtown and the opening week for the “Causing Cultural Anarchy” show at Mare Island Art Studios. Plus, Bay Area Stage will host “Annie KIDS, the Musical” for one weekend only, and there are ample opportunities to catch a variety of live music.
Tonight, you can catch two blues greats at the Empress Lounge. Kid Andersen and John “Blues” Boyd are likely to sell out the show, so get your tickets early.
The last “August Summer Nights” event of the year will happen Thursday and feature two local favorites, Papa Joe and the New Deal, and singer Glenn Snyder. These Thursday night events have been alive with food trucks, vendors, and dancing in the street. Don’t miss this if you haven’t attended one yet!
“Annie KIDS, The Musical” plays Friday through Sunday at Bay Area Stage. Take the kids or the grand kids out for a fun time watching this classic musical about a hard luck orphan performed by kids for other kids to enjoy.
The much less innocent “Causing Cultural Anarchy V — ForbHidden'' art show opens Saturday at Mare Island Arts Studios. The show’s theme is “Our hidden sex, sexuality, gender and identity in art.”
The show’s curators encouraged artists who share intensely personal work they may have feared to expose before. The show comes with a warning that “Some works in this show will contain images, words and ideas that some may find objectionable.”
Live music offerings throughout the week range from R&B to Americana to goth.
This will be a good weekend stay in town, because the usual Labor Day weekend traffic will be exacerbated by the closure of Interstate Highway 80 between Interstate 780 in Vallejo and state Highway 4 in Hercules.
Check the listings below for more activities.
Wednesday, August 30
Kid Andersen and John "Blues" Boyd
Two blues greats at the lounge tonight. This show is likely to sell out, so get you tickets now.
- Wed, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Empress Theatre Lounge
- 324 Virginia St.
Thursday, August 31
Justice 4 Sean Monterrosa - Press Conference
The family of Sean Monterrosa will be joined by their legal team and the Anti Police Terror Project to address the reinstatement of Jarrett Tonn, the officer who fatally shot Sean Monterrosa.
- Thurs, 11 a.m. to noon
- Vallejo City Hall
- 555 Santa Clara St.
Storytime at Children's Wonderland
Join our friends from the Solano County Library for storytime, a free program offered to the community.
- Thurs, 11 a.m. to 11:45 am
- Children’s Wonderland
- 360 Glenn St.
August Summer Nights - Glenn Snyder - Papa Joe and the New Deal
Live Music by Glenn Snyder and Papa Joe and the New Deal. Food trucks and vendors, beer & wine Garden, kids’ activities, too! This is the last of this year’s August Summer Nights events.
- Thurs, 5 to 8 p.m.
- Downtown Vallejo
- Georgia and Marin Streets
Friday, September 1
Live Music with Kyle Turner
Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing to the smooth sounds of Kyle Turner.
- Fri, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Bambino’s
- 301 Georgia St. #122
BAS Junior Presents: Annie KIDS, The Musical
"Annie Jr." is a musical by children for children. This musical theater production is a wonderful opportunity to familiarize your young ones to the art of theater and have a great time in the process.
- Fri, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Bay Area Stage Theatre
- 515 Broadway St.
Reflection Goth Night
Classic Goth - Nu Goth - Industrial - Goth Metal - EBM - Synth Pop - CyberPunk - Dark Wave - New Wave - Post Punk - 80s - 90s and more. All ages, no cover
- Fri, 9 p.m. to midnight
- IntegriTea Art + Event Space
- 717 Marin St.
Saturday, September 2
Community Coffee Tasting
Mingle with friends and neighbors while sipping free coffee samples. There’s a new cafe at the roasting site with an espresso machine and an outdoor grill offering made-to-order crêpes.
- Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Moschetti Coffee
- 11 Sixth St. (Curtola Pkwy. & Solano Ave.)
Top Shelf
Top Shelf delivers their own diversified sound with a mix of 60's Motown, old school '70s, retro '80s-90's, classic soul, and R&B. Whether you want to dance or relax while sipping on a nice glass of wine, you're in for a casual, old-school afternoon.
- Sat, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Vino Godfather Winery
- 1005 Walnut Ave. @ Kansas St.
Causing Cultural Anarchy V - Opening Reception
The theme for this show is “Our hidden sex, sexuality, gender and identity in art.” These daring pieces threaten the norms of our own beliefs, as well as culture in general.
- Sat, 5 to 8 p.m.
- Mare Island Art Studios
- 110 Pintado St.
Live Music with Smokehouse Reunion
Enjoy dinner drinks and dancing while Smokehouse Reunion performs your favorite country and classic rock.
- Sat, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Bambino’s
- 301 Georgia St. #122
Live Music with Shelby Ann
Ann’s songwriting style blends the angst and energy of 90’s alt-rock/grunge with the sensibility of Americana and roots rock.
- Sat, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Mare Island Brewing Co. Taproom
- 289 Mare Island Way
BAS Junior Presents: Annie KIDS, The Musical
"Annie Jr." is a musical by children for children. This musical theater production is a wonderful opportunity to familiarize your young ones to the art of theater and have a great time in the process.
- Sat, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Bay Area Stage Theatre
- 515 Broadway St.
Serve it to 'Em Saturdays
Ava LaShay hosts Serve it to 'Em Saturdays drag show with Queera Nightly and Avery Night.
- Sat, 10:30 to 1:00 am
- Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
- 401A Georgia St.
Sunday, September 3
Kayak Practice and Fun
Kayak and gear provided. $10 suggested donation. Start time may be adjusted according to the weather, so check the group’s Facebook for updates.
- Sun, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Lake Chabot
- Dan Foley Park
Causing Cultural Anarchy V - ForbHidden
The theme for this show is “Our hidden sex, sexuality, gender and identity in art.” These daring pieces threaten the norms of our own beliefs, as well as culture in general.
- Sun, 12 to 4 p.m.
- Mare Island Art Studios
- 110 Pintado St.
BAS Junior Presents: Annie KIDS, The Musical
"Annie Jr." is a musical by children for children. This musical theater production is a wonderful opportunity to familiarize your young ones to the art of theater and have a great time in the process.
- Sun, 3 to 5 p.m.
- Bay Area Stage Theatre
- 515 Broadway St
Monday, September 4
Townhouse Ramblers
Acoustic Evening of Americana, Folk and Blues featuring Don Bassey, Pato Milo, Jeff Campitelli, Rich Adams, Mark Reed, Eric Wood, Erin Bakke, plus some very special guests.
- Mon, 7 to 10 p.m.
- Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
- 401A Georgia St.
Tuesday, September 5
Sew September: Hand Sewing Basics
Learn basic hand sewing stitches that are commonly used in sewing projects during this beginner class.
- Tues, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- John F. Kennedy Library
- 505 Santa Clara St.
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Gretchen Zimmermann
Gretchen Zimmermann founded the Vallejo Arts & Entertainment website, joined the Vallejo Sun to cover event listings and arts and culture, and has since expanded into investigative reporting.
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