Upcoming Vallejo Events — Juneteenth Parade and Festival

VALLEJO —  Vallejo will kick off Juneteenth celebrations on Thursday, culminating with the annual parade and festival on Saturday. The federal holiday marks the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19 1865, at the end of the Civil War, ending slavery.

A Juneteenth Freedom Day flag-raising ceremony at the Vallejo Museum will begin at noon on Thursday, with talks by humanities researcher Kerby Lynch and Vallejo’s first Poet Laureate Genea Brice, and with a musical performance by On the Fringe Youth.

Ethnic Notions Fine Art Gallery & Multicultural Bookstore will host Juneteenth events Thursday through Saturday, beginning with a dialogue with “Radical Reparations” author Marcus Anthony Hunter, co-hosted by Benicia Black Lives Matter, at the Benicia Public Library with a Zoom option on Thursday evening.

Then on Friday evening, the Ethnic Notions gallery on Marin Street in Vallejo will screen the documentary “The Straw that Broke - Silence is Violence.” On Saturday afternoon the gallery will host an author talk and book signing of “Leading to Yes: How I Saw Every Challenge as an Opportunity" by Harry Le Grande, a first generation college graduate who is now an executive at the University of California.

The Vallejo Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Saturday will begin at 9 a.m. at Tennessee Street and Sonoma Boulevard. The parade will proceed down Sonoma Boulevard to the Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green, where the festival will begin at 11 a.m.

The festival will feature live music by Oakland Rising, Tony Lindsay and the Soul Soldiers. The Hands of Fire Experience and Yaboi Nilo. The festival will also host community groups that offer health and wellness assessments, education, employment opportunities, and financial planning assistance. There will also be fun activities for kids and food vendors on site.

On Saturday evening, you can support the Mira Theatre at the Speaking in the Key of Meaning fundraiser. This collaborative performance by Poetry By the Bay and Vallejo Jazz Jam will celebrate the power of words, with readings by former and present Poet Laureates from Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield and Napa, accompanied by a Vallejo Jazz Jam quartet. Tickets are $25.

Or if you’re into film noir, another collaborative event will take place at the Empress Theatre on Saturday evening, with a screening of the classic film “Johnny O'Clock,” bookended by cocktails and live music by the Jazz Johnson Trio in the adjacent lounge. The event will be hosted by author Eddie Muller, host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies. Muller will be signing books and celebrating his new release, “Dark City Dames.” Books will be available for purchase on-site from Alibi Bookshop.

June is also Pride month, and the Vallejo Museum will celebrate with a new Pride-themed trivia night fundraiser on Friday evening, hosted by On The Fringe Visual and Performing Arts.

Then on Sunday, enjoy the debut of Vallejo’s Drag Brunch at Bambino’s Restaurant, with drag performers Sadie C. Sparkles, Ariel J. Hollywood and MissCherryLane.

On Monday morning, the City of Vallejo will celebrate the long-awaited opening of a homeless navigation center on Broadway Street with a ribbon cutting. The center will provide services and shelter critical to helping address homelessness.

Then on Tuesday evening ahead of the City Council meeting, Vallejo Together will hold a memorial ceremony on the steps of Vallejo City Hall for the named and unnamed people who have died without housing over the past year.

These are just some highlights of upcoming events in Vallejo. Scroll down the list below for more live music, art, history and recreation, and be sure to check our events page for late-breaking updates, artist workshops and kids’ activities.

Wednesday, June 18

Vallejo Run Club

Join the Vallejo Run Club on our weekly Saturday morning and Wednesday evening runs. Our group meets, rain or shine, next to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. We run 1-3 easy miles. Beginners to ultra marathoners welcome!

• Wed, 6:20 to 7:20 p.m.
• Vallejo Ferry Terminal
• 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

RJ Mischo

RJ Mischo is considered by critics and fans worldwide to be in the upper echelon of today’s great harp players and singers. RJ cut his teeth with the Twin Cities’ Blues scene legends Percy Strother, Mojo Buford, Sonny Rogers, & Lazy Bill Lucas. He then formed “Blues Deluxe,” quoted by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as “Minnesota’s hardest working Blues Band”. In 1996, Mischo moved to California, where he continued to grow & develop his skills. He established himself with a wider audience with a prolific performance schedule at major venues and festivals across the United States, Europe, and extensively up and down the West Coast. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 6:30 p.m.

• Wed, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Empress Lounge
• 324 Virginia St, Vallejo

Wednesday Night Open Mic

A friendly space for both beginning musicians and seasoned professionals. Comedians and poets also welcome.

• Wed, 8 to 11 p.m.
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St., Vallejo

Thursday, June 19

English Conversation Club

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult learners in an informal and friendly setting. No registration required!

• Thu, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Vallejo Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

Juneteenth Freedom Day

Come join us for the Juneteenth flag raising with speakers Dr. Kerby Lynch and former Vallejo poet laureate Dr. Genea Brice and a musical performance by On the Fringe Youth.

• Thu, noon to 2 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
• 734 Marin St, Vallejo

Comic Book Club

We will be meeting in the Teen Zone in the library.

• Thu, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Bite Night Thursday

Bite Night Thursday is a fresh twist on your favorite foodie event! A rotating lineup of delicious food trucks every other week. Bring the whole family for an evening of great eats, good vibes, brews, DJ, and lawn games. This is a family-friendly event! Sorry no dogs!

• Thu, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Children's Wonderland Park
• 360 Glenn St, Vallejo

Friday, June 20

13th Annual John Finney Golf Tournament

It's that time again!! Polish those clubs and get ready to show those skills! The proceeds go to scholarships for college bound young men!

• Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Blue Rock Springs Golf Club
• 655 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo

Big Messy Art Day

Join us at Springstowne Library for big messy art day. We will have different art supplies for everyone to make their favorite art piece. Make sure you bring best messy shirt that you can get more mess on.

• Fri, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Vallejo Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

To Be Tie Dyed

Teens and older kids are invited to make your own tie dye shirt, learn about the science of how dyes are made, and why the patterns form the way they do. A limited number of shirts and sizes will be available. You may also bring your own 100% cotton, prewashed shirt if you prefer.

• Fri, 11 a.m. to noon
• Vallejo Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

Tiny Barnyard Friends Petting Zoo

Animals in the library! Say hi to bunnies, chickens, goats, ducks, and piglets!

• Fri, 1 to 2 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Juneteenth Weekend - The Straw that Broke - Silence is Violence

"The Straw That Broke-silence is violence" is a full documentary that includes the voices of community members spanning from Oakland, San Francisco California, Atlanta, DC. We talk about the struggles of being black in United States of America and the differences between cultures. We hear from people from all races, ages, backgrounds, and genders on their opinions about the future of this movement and their hopes for it. sharing stories of strength, art, music and testimonies of true life experiences. Race is a hard thing to talk about, but we cannot continue to be silent.

• Fri, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Ethnic Notions Fine Art Gallery & Multicultural Bookstore
• 930 Marin St., Vallejo

Pride Trivia Night at the Vallejo Museum

Join us for a Pride themed Trivia Night at the Vallejo Museum on June 20th! A new fundraiser for the museum hosted by On The Fringe Visual and Performing Arts

• Fri, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
• 734 Marin St, Vallejo

Live Music with Nicholas Lefler

Nicholas Lefler is an expert in Spanish Guitar and a versatile one-man band musician, creating live, captivating compositions for a variety of audiences. Utilizing modern loop technology and impeccable rhythmic precision, Lefler seamlessly combines guitars, bass, percussion, and keyboards without the use of pre-recorded tracks. His music blends elements of Latin, Classical, Jazz, Reggae, New-Flamenco, Rock, and Folk.

• Fri, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Mare Island Brewing Co. Coal Shed Brewery
• 850 Nimitz Ave., Vallejo

Saturday, June 21

Vallejo Run Club

Join the Vallejo Run Club on our weekly Saturday morning and Wednesday evening runs. Our group meets, rain or shine, next to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. We run 1-3 easy miles. Beginners to ultra marathoners welcome.

• Sat, 8 to 9 a.m.
• Vallejo Ferry Terminal
• 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

Vallejo Juneteenth Parade and Festival

Parade begins at 9 a.m. festival at 11 a.m.

Community cultural celebration of the national Juneteenth holiday commemorating freedom from slavery, featuring live entertainment, vendors, food, health and wellness assessments, education, employment and training opportunities, financial planning, activities for kids, and more!

With Oakland Rising, Yaboi Nilo, and former lead vocalist for Santana - Tony Lindsay.

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Parade begins at Tennessee St. & Sonoma Blvd.
• Festival at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green, 301 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

Farmers’ Market

Shop here for a great selection of California-grown greens, fruits & veggies, as well as some nice specialty booths with baked goods, tamales and food trucks with down-to-earth prices.

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Downtown Vallejo
• Georgia and Marin Streets, Vallejo

Community Coffee Tasting with Live Music

Sample coffee from around the world, browse crafts and confections by local vendors, or enjoy made-to order crêpes while listening to reggae jazz pop fusion by the Pense Libre trio. Music played from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Moschetti Coffee
• 11 Sixth St. (Curtola Pkwy. & Solano Ave.), Vallejo

Napa River Osprey Days Boat Trip

Dolphin Charters' Barbara Fitzgerald and River and History Guide Myrna Hayes will share an "outstanding river adventure" featuring lots of osprey this time of year and natural, cultural and naval history on the Napa River and Mare Island Strait. Enclosed tables and seating, limited open deck seating. Layered clothing advised.

• Sat, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Vallejo Municipal Marina, K Dock
• 42 Harbor Way, Vallejo

Dance for Body Liberation

This class is for folks seeking to reclaim their bodies after years of neglect, exhaustion, pain, illness, and other body limitations. Based in and inspired by folkloric and popular dance across the African Diaspora, Dance for Body Liberation uses accessible, repetitive combinations of stillness, quickness, intentional, and free movement. Tyese Wortham’s class will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, energized, connected, and overjoyed! Bring your yoga mat or borrow one from the library.

• Sat, 11 a.m. to noon
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Dungeons & Dragons Meet-up

Play D&D with Dungeon Master Calloway *this group uses Roll20 online platform

• Sat, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

"Detritus of a Life" Carl Theodorksi Retrospective

Art show featuring a lifetime of work and collections by Carl Theodorski.
Detritus: grains, pieces, and chunks cleaved from larger mass, such as granite.
From: The geologic: debris and trash
From: The vernacular:“Detritus of a Life”
From: The vernacular or the Geologic

• Sat, noon to 4 p.m.
• Mare Island Art Studios
• 110 Pintado St, Vallejo

Kitty Meet and Greet – Pet Adoptions

Come meet your next best friend! Evening appointments also available. All cats and kittens who are adopted out through Community Cat Advocates have been dewormed, treated for fleas, tested for Felv and FIV, vaccinated to age appropriate levels, microchipped and spayed or neutered.

• Sat, noon to 3 p.m.
• PetSmart
• 952 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo

Community Drum Circle - 3rd Saturday Every Month

Be the rhythm at the Community Drum Circle, facilitated by Benjamin Wester and hosted by the 717 Integrity Project. Bring your own drum or use one of ours.

• Sat, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• 717 Integrity Project
• 717 Marin St., Vallejo

Papa Joe & The New Deal

Papa Joe & The New Deal will entertain you with feel good music that you are sure to recognize and love. They will move you with soul, R&B, reggae, old school funk and Latin rock. GIM Belly Food Truck delivers unique Filipino food that is sure to get you saying,"Get in my belly!"

• Sat, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Vino Godfather
• 1005 Walnut Avenue #500, Vallejo

Napa River Osprey Days Boat Trip

Dolphin Charters' Barbara Fitzgerald and River and History Guide Myrna Hayes, will share an "outstanding river adventure" featuring lots of osprey this time of year and natural, cultural and naval history on the Napa River and Mare Island Strait. Enclosed tables and seating, limited open deck seating. Layered clothing advised.

• Sat, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Vallejo Municipal Marina, K Dock
• 42 Harbor Way, Vallejo

Mariela's Music Time

Library kids love to explore music, rhythms, and multicultural sounds with Bay Area performer, Mariela! Experience instruments from around the world, dance and sing in English and Spanish, and make the most of your Saturday afternoon with your favorite friends at the library. Mariela's Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families. It's filled with rhythms and multicultural sounds, along with with the rich traditions of our Bay Area.

• Sat, 3 to 3:45 p.m.
• Vallejo Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

Juneteenth Weekend - "Leading to Yes" Book Signing

Ethnic Notions Hosts book signing by author, Harry Le Grande. "Leading to Yes" is about the humble beginnings of a blue-collar kid from San Bernardino, who as a first-generation college student was able to ascend from a student leader to a university executive.

• Sat, 3 to 6 p.m.
• Ethnic Notions Fine Art Gallery & Multicultural Bookstore
• 930 Marin St., Vallejo

The Art of Light - Tiffany Stained Glass at St. Peter's Chapel

This special private tour and wine reception will be led by expert Dr. Kayli Reneé Rideout, the Hugh F. McKean Curator at the renowned Morse Museum in Winter Park, Florida. She will lead a small group of a private tour of St. Peter's focused on the luminous Tiffany windows, followed by a lovely wine and appetizer reception in the gardens of the Admiral's Mansion.

• Sat, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
• St. Peter’s Chapel
• 1181 Walnut Ave., Vallejo

Byran Girard Jazz Trio

Saxophonist Bryan Girard will be joined by Greg Sankovich on keyboard and Lorn Leber on guitar. They'll be doing a lot of funky groove music in a jazz vein. Manny’s has great views and a full bar. Advance dinner reservation recommended.

• Sat, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Manny's Steakhouse
• 295 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

Live Music Saturday with Joyce Grant & Company

Local Vallejo singer, Joyce Grant, returns to the Ferry Taproom with her powerful mix of jazz, blues, funk and R&B.‍ Grant moved to Oakland as a child where she started singing with the North Oakland Baptist Church Youth Choir. Since that time she has earned the respect of singers and musicians alike performing professionally in San Francisco, the East Bay, Walnut Creek, Napa Valley and beyond. Her vocal interpretations range from sensitive to powerful to cheeky over a broad spectrum of charts.

• Sat, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Mare Island Brewing Company - Ferry Taproom
• 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

Everything Nowadays

Everything Nowadays brings a smooth collection of original music with a few covers in a whole new light. This post-punk, indie band will leave you wanting more.

• Sat, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Bambino's Vallejo
• 301 Georgia street #122, Vallejo

Speaking in the Key of Meaning - Poetry by the Bay and Vallejo Jazz Jam

A time for celebrating the power of words. The premiere collaborative performance of Poetry By the Bay and Vallejo Jazz Jam. Two amazing collectives come together in one unique and powerful performance with very special guests. Proceeds benefit the Mira Theatre Guild.

PERFORMERS:

Spoken Word: Tamika Bailey, David Carrillo, Johanna Ely, Hakim, Kathleen Herrmann, Juanita Martinez, Aisha Rivera, Woody Shiflett, Tom Stanton, Keith Thompsonn and Michael Waterson.

Vallejo Jazz Jam: Stan Hitchcock, Patricia Kutza, Barry Levitan and Richard Wright.

• Sat, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Mira Theatre Guild
• 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo

Film Noir: Johnny O'clock & Book signing with Eddie Muller

An Evening of Noir with Eddie Muller. Step into the shadows at the Empress Theatre for a night steeped in mystery and style. Eddie Muller-the "Czar of Noir," host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies, and founder of the Film Noir Foundation, leads an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the classic Johnny O'clock, a book signing and live music in the Empress Marquee Club.

Book signing in the Empress Lounge with cocktails followed by film in the theater. Live music in the lounge following the film. Books will be available for purchase on-site from Alibi Books.

• Sat, 7 to 11:30 p.m.
• Empress Lounge and Theatre
• 324 and 330 Virginia St, Vallejo

Sunday, June 22

Napa River Osprey Days Boat Trip

Dolphin Charters' Barbara Fitzgerald and River and History Guide Myrna Hayes, will share an "outstanding river adventure" featuring lots of osprey this time of year and natural, cultural and naval history on the Napa River and Mare Island Strait. Enclosed tables and seating, limited open deck seating. Layered clothing advised.

• Sun, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Vallejo Municipal Marina, K Dock
• 42 Harbor Way, Vallejo

Vallejo's Drag Brunch

Get ready to dazzle and delight at Bambino’s, where Vallejo’s Drag Brunch is making its fabulous debut! It’s a chance to embrace the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and enjoy a brunch experience like no other. Come on down and be part of this exciting new event that brings drag and queer culture to our community! With Sadie C. Sparkles, Ariel J. Hollywood and MissCherryLane. Show begins at 11 a.m.

• Sun, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Bambino's Vallejo
• 301 Georgia street #122, Vallejo

R&B x Latin Fusion Brunch

Join us for a sultry brunch like no other! R&B rhythm meets Latin flavor. Good eats, strong drinks, and hot beats

• Sun, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• El Barbas
• 444 Broadway, Vallejo

Pilates for the Community with David El

Join David El for Pilates with the community. $20 Suggested donation

• Sun, 11 a.m. to noon
• 717 Integrity Project
• 717 Marin St., Vallejo

St. Peter's Chapel - Self-guided Tour

St. Peter's Chapel is open to the public every second and fourth Sunday of the month. If you've never seen the interior be prepared to be astounded by the 29 stained-glass windows and the magnificence of the interior. Docents will be available to answer all your questions. All we ask is a $5 donation toward the chapel maintenance fund.

• Sun, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• St. Peter’s Chapel
• 1181 Walnut Ave., Vallejo

"Detritus of a Life" Carl Theodorksi Retrospective

Art show featuring a lifetime of work and collections by Carl Theodorski.
Detritus: grains, pieces, and chunks cleaved from larger mass, such as granite.
From: The geologic: debris and trash
From: The vernacular:“Detritus of a Life”
From: The vernacular or the Geologic

• Sun, noon to 4 p.m.
• Mare Island Art Studios
• 110 Pintado St, Vallejo

Napa River Osprey Days Boat Trip

Dolphin Charters' Barbara Fitzgerald and River and History Guide Myrna Hayes, will share an "outstanding river adventure" featuring lots of osprey this time of year and natural, cultural and naval history on the Napa River and Mare Island Strait. Enclosed tables and seating, limited open deck seating. Layered clothing advised.

• Sun, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Vallejo Municipal Marina, K Dock
• 42 Harbor Way, Vallejo

Preserving Mare Island History

President of the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation (MIHPF) Kent Fortner will share with us how the Foundation is collecting, preserving and interpreting Mare Island history by presenting exhibits and programs that explore, educate and celebrate the diverse military and cultural aspects of the Island. Please join us to learn about the latest enhancements to St Peter’s Chapel, the Admiral’s Mansion, the naval archives, as well as new events and activities you’ll not want to miss!

• Sun, 2 to 4 p.m.
• McCune Collection
• 505 Santa Clara St - lower level, Vallejo

Kalimba Summer Dance Party

Kalimba’s "Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire" show provides an Earth Wind & Fire experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs. Last year they had a full dance floor, and all the tables were reserved. So get your tickets early!

• Sun, 2 to 5 p.m.
• Vino Godfather
• 1005 Walnut Ave., Vallejo

Tiffany's Ecclesiastical Designs and Civil War Memory

Tiffany expert, Dr. Kaylee Rideout, curator at the Morse Museum, will look at the history of Tiffany Studios before exploring many of the Tiffany-designed St. Peter's Chapel windows as part of a larger network of commissioned sites featuring similar designs, from New York to Virginia to Texas, in the decades following the Civil War. Join Dr. Kaylee after the lecture for a wine reception. This lecture is co-sponsored with Alibi Books, which will have related books onsite for purchase.

• Sun, 3 to 4 p.m.
• St. Peter’s Chapel
• 1181 Walnut Ave., Vallejo

Pecos League Baseball

The Santa Rosa Scuba Divers, AKA the Vallejo Seaweed, will challenge the Bakersfield Train Robbers.

• Sun, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
• Wilson Park
• 1007 Solano Ave., Vallejo

Sabroso Sundays

Latin Music Party Every Sunday at H Lounge Bar in Vallejo! Fiesta Latina Todos Los Domingos. DJ Mobeezy and guest DJs bring you the best top Latin hits, salsa, bachata, reggaeton, hip-hop y mas! Party Begins 9 p.m. Salsa & bachata Lessons by Cuban Rhythm and Rumba Dance Studio from 8 to 9 p.m. Dress code enforced: No baggy clothing, tank tops, hoodies, beanies, flip-flops, or backpacks allowed! -21+ Event

• Sun, 8 to 9 p.m.
• H Lounge
• 472 Benicia Road, Vallejo

Monday, June 23

Navigation Center Ribbon Cutting

The City of Vallejo proudly invites the community to the much-anticipated Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the brand-new Vallejo Navigation Center — a transformative hub designed to support individuals experiencing homelessness.

• Mon, 10 a.m. to noon
• Navigation Center
• 1937 Broadway St, Vallejo

Family Storytime

Our family storytimes are great for the whole family. Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone.

• Mon, 10 to 10:35 a.m.
• Vallejo Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

Movement with Mary Jane

Movement with Mary Jane is a guided movement flow to enhance the mind, body, spirit connection. Inhale 6 to 7 p.m. is the "Inhale Session", where we vaporize our herbal allies and unwind over freshly brewed tea. 7-8 p.m. is the "Exhale Flow", where we center in our breath and find balance in our bodies through soft stretches, moving into gentle, breath-informed dance. This is an infused experience for people 21 and over, exceptions made if you have a doctor’s recommendation.

• Mon, 6 to 8 p.m.
• 717 Integrity Project
• 717 Marin St., Vallejo

Tuesday, June 24

Summer Storytime

Summer storytime for children ages 0-5. Join us in the Joseph Room at 11:30 for stories, songs, and movement!

• Tue, 11:30 a.m. to noon
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Comic Book Club

We will be meeting in the Teen Zone in the library.

• Tue, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Vallejo Together Annual Memorial Ceremony

In loving memory of our friends without shelter. Gone but not forgotten.

Join us to illuminate named and unnamed people who have died without housing and bring attention to the preventable tragedy of homeless deaths.

• Tue, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Vallejo City Hall
• 555 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

CreativiTea & Craft Club Every Tuesday

Vallejo CreativiTea Club (AKA Doodle & Draw) is now every Tuesday night from 6-8, though we frequently stay later. Open to all ages and skill levels. Get together with your downtown arts community to work side by side on art projects while sipping tea and listening to music. Bring a project you're working on, or get inspired to start something fresh. We will have some art supplies available. This is a free event. Donations are appreciated.

• Tue, 6 to 11:15 p.m.
• 717 Integrity Project
• 717 Marin St., Vallejo

Cardio Dance Fitness

Want to relieve stress and get fit at the same time? Come boogie with me at the library for an upbeat workout, jamming to some Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, and Bollywood tunes. This workout involves a combination of dancing and other cardio-aerobic, non-weight training.

• Tue, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council meetings are now hybrid in-person and on Zoom. Agendas can be viewed on the City Agendas & Videos webpage at www.cityofvallejo.net and are posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance for regular meetings and 24 hours in advance for special meetings.

There will be a video link at the left of the agenda page once the meeting begins. This will also serve as a future archive of the meeting. For better live video performance, use the direct Zoom link found in the first paragraph of the agenda window, on the second tab.

City Council meetings are also broadcast on Vallejo’s cable channel, VCAT

City Council meetings are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, except for a break in August. They may also be rescheduled around the holidays in November and December.

• Tue, 7 to 11 p.m.
• Vallejo City Hall
• 555 Santa Clara St, Vallejo

Weekdays at the Library

Heart Magnets

Join us for this month's drop in craft to celebrate Pride. Design your very own pride heart magnet. Come by during our open hours from 6/16 - 6/28 or until supplies last. Age group: school age.

• Mon through Sat, hours vary
• Vallejo Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

Lunch @ the Library

Children 0-18 can receive a free lunch every weekday* *July 4th there will be no lunch.

• Weekdays, noon to 1 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

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