Upcoming Vallejo Events — Opening Reception for Vallejo Open Studios at the Vallejo Museum

VALLEJO — Art lovers are in for a double treat this weekend.

The Vallejo Museum will kick off a three week-long group art show with a free reception for Vallejo Open Studios on Friday evening. The show will feature the work of artists who will display their work during the annual, free, self-guided citywide tour of art studios on Nov. 14 and 15. Meet the artists, preview their work and pick up a directory of exhibition locations. 

Benicia’s Arsenal Artists Open Studios - Fall 2026 event will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Over 40 artists will show their work in studios at the Benicia Arsenal and surrounding sites.

A variety of musical happenings will take place this weekend.

Dance under the stars at Vino Godfather’s First Fridays Salsa event, where DJs will spin a mix of Latin and Afro beats from 6 to 9 p.m., and a dance class teaching salsa, merengue, dancehall and other styles will begin at 7 p.m.

If mosh pit dancing is more to your liking, visit the 707PUNK Vol. 7 show on Friday night at Carnalito’s Customs. Pinfall will open the show with melodic punk, followed by Hell Bound Pound and Something Wicked. The Hellas will close out the show with their signature punk-ska-cumbia mix. This will be an alcohol free all-ages show.

Also on Friday, Vallejo Goth Night at the Odd Fellows Hall will feature DJs Panopticon and Ill Ruins of Tulpa playing industrial, EBM and darkwave music, and a live music performance by MoonCriesBlood. A goth cafe, tea and snacks will be available. Must be 18 or over to attend and 21 or over to sample from the full bar.

Then on Saturday night, Nobe Inf Gang's Birthday Bash & Boxing Event will take place at Noble Cinema Studios, with celebrity guest boxing judge, rapper Crip Mac.

If you like to play music as well as listen, two jam sessions are coming up.

Thursday night’s Jazz Jam at the Empress Marquee Club is designed for both serious jazz musicians and listeners. This week’s show will feature Erik von Buchau on drums and vibes, Tim Campbell on keyboards and Luke Westbrook on guitar. They’ll play a set or two and then invite guest musicians to sit in and jam.

Or if you’re a fan of the blues, head over to Bambino’s on Saturday evening to listen or jam with The Old Souls Blues Experiment.

Poets and poetry lovers are in for a treat at the Poetry by the Cup open mic on Saturday at Moschetti Coffee Roaster. Sample coffee from around the world while you listen to poets take turns at the mic, or sign up to recite some words of your own. The community coffee tasting will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the poetry open mic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For some family-friendly fun that also supports a good cause, drop by the Vallejo Museum’s Great Rubber Duck Hunt on Saturday afternoon. Search for the rubber ducks hidden throughout the museum, and take one home!This is a new fundraiser by Friends of the Vallejo Museum, with help from local Girl Scout Troop 31822.

Another upcoming family-oriented event is the Friendsgiving potluck dinner at Carnalito's Customs on Saturday evening. Expect raffles, games, prizes, lowriders, good vibes, and a full day of culture.

And if your family likes to play in the park, consider attending one of the upcoming City Park Community Outreach Meetings, hosted by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District at the Washington Park Building. Community members are invited to share ideas, provide feedback, and help shape the future of City Park. This week’s meetings will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m and Tuesday at 5 p.m. Additional meetings are scheduled for Saturday Nov. 21 at noon, with a hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting on Wednesday Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. 

Another place to make your voice heard is the Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James Community Engagement Series at the Community Presbyterian Church this Wednesday evening. Vallejo City Council Member Helen-Marie Gordon and representatives from the Solano County Sheriff's Office will also be on hand to hear your concerns.

For a taste of Vallejo history, attend the 20th anniversary of the Lost Boats of Mare Island Memorial on Sunday afternoon, at Berth 6. Participate in a service of history, music and remembrance to honor the 569 men who crewed the seven submarines built at Mare Island and lost at sea during WWII. This rain or shine event is free to attend. 

And for a better understanding of modern history in the making, consider attending Why Are We Sprinting Off The AI Cliff? at Springstowne Library on Thursday evening. The event will begin with a video, in which journalist Ezra Klein explains the recent HuggingFace incident, and follow with a friendly, beginner’s conversation on the current state of AI and where we might be headed. You’ll come away with enough information to build your own opinion about AI.

This is only a brief sampling of things to do in the Vallejo area. Scroll down the list below to find more live music. art exhibits and creative and recreational activities in Vallejo and beyond. Check our events page for an even more comprehensive listing of upcoming events and late-breaking updates. 

Let us know about new upcoming events at events@vallejosun.com, or sign in to our event platform and enter your event directly.

Wednesday, November 4 

Homework Help Center

Ages 9 and under must have an adult present in the library. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Time slots are based on demand but will be at least 30 minutes.

• Wed, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Bow-Wow for Books: Read to Barney

Young readers are invited to read to Barney, a certified listening dog. He is a great listener and provides a welcoming environment for kids to practice their reading skills.

• Wed, 4:30 p.m.
• American Canyon Library
• 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon

Open Decks at Village

We want to hear your records. On Wednesdays, it’s open decks at Village. Play your favorite side or a small set and meet fellow listeners in the neighborhood. Pull from your collection or explore our shelves. We’ll even record it and send you a link if you want.

• Wed, 5 to 9 p.m.
• Village
• 1503 Tennessee St., Vallejo

Lawyers in the Library

The Vallejo JFK Library offers Lawyers in the Library on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, with 15-minute phone consultations with a lawyer. Space is limited and slots are first come, first served: call (866) 572-7587 or come to the library at 9 a.m. on the day of the program to reserve a spot. The attorney will call you that evening between 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.

• Wed, 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

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

American Canyon Book Club

Expand your horizons by reading a new book with the American Canyon Book Club, a welcoming place for all readers that holds an in-depth discussion of its chosen title each month.

• Wed, 6:30 p.m.
• American Canyon Library
• 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon

Supervisor Cassandra James Community Engagement Series

Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James hosts this community engagement session to listen, learn and build community together. Vallejo City Council Member Helen-Marie Gordon and the Solano County Sheriff’s Office will also attend. The event is in Vallejo City Council District 6.

• Wed, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Community Presbyterian Church
• 2800 Georgia St., Vallejo

Takezo Takeda

Japanese-born guitarist and singer Takezo Takeda has been part of the Bay Area R&B and blues scene since the 1980s. Dinner and drinks are available at the Marquee Club before the show; doors open at 5:30 p.m.

• Wed, 6:30 p.m.
• Empress Marquee Club
• 324 Virginia St., Vallejo

Karaoke

Grab your friends every Wednesday and sing your heart out at karaoke hosted by Glen Snyder.

• Wed, 7 to 10 p.m.
• The Rellik Tavern
• 726 First St., Benicia

Wednesday Night Open Mic

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

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

Thursday, November 5 

English Conversation Club

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult learners in an informal and friendly setting. No registration required! Practica tu inglés en un lugar amigable y libre de prejuicios. در فضایی دوستانه و بدون قضاوت، گفتوشنود به زبان انگلیسی را تمرین کنید. همه دعوت هستند! 在友好无批判的地方练习您的英语。欢迎每个人！ एक मैत्रीपूर्ण, निर्णय-मुक्त माहौल में अपनी अंग्रेजी का अभ्यास करें। सभी का स्वागत है! フレンドリーで偏見なしの環境で英語を練習しましょう。どなたでも歓迎です。 Magsanay ng Pag-Iingles niyo sa isang magiliw, na hindi naghuhusgang lugar. Maaaring pumunta ang kahit sinuman!

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

Lost Canadians, Border Crossings, and Citizenship by Descent

Kathryn Lake Hogan, a leading voice in Canadian genealogy, helps people discover their Canadian ancestral connections.

Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia members will automatically receive a Zoom invitation. Non-members can email GSVBzoom@gmail.com to request one.

• Thu, 1:30 p.m.
• Zoom

Why Are We Sprinting Off the AI Cliff?

AI companies are racing to build systems that can improve themselves, even though they admit they have zero confidence in their ability to control them. This free event begins with a video in which journalist Ezra Klein explains the recent HuggingFace incident, followed by a friendly, beginner-level conversation about the current state of AI and where it may be headed. You’ll come away with enough information to form your own opinion.

• Thu, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

Local Food, Community Health & Public Policy

Personal health is essential for thriving communities, but how do we get there, and what role does policy play? Solano County’s General Plan will be updated in 2028, and community feedback will be required. This forum brings together experts in medicine and city and regional planning to share practical, evidence-based strategies that can prevent and reverse chronic disease, and ways communities can engage with policymaking to promote wellness. Bring your questions for a Q&A at the end.

This is a hybrid Zoom meeting. Locally sourced refreshments will be provided for those attending in person. Hosted by the Solano Local Food System Alliance.

• Thu, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center
• 975 Sereno Dr., Conference Rooms 8 & 9 and Zoom, Vallejo

The Healing Plate

The Healing Plate is a free group cooking class run by a medical provider and medical students through Touro University California’s Student Run Free Clinic. Participants learn to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol using food as medicine, cooking each week and sharing a meal together. Participants must sign up in advance.

• Thu, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• Norman C. King Community Center
• 545 Magazine St., Vallejo

Reuse, Recycle & Reimagine: Holiday Edition

Get ready for the festive season with eco-friendly holiday ideas. This program offers an up-to-date look at local recycling practices, followed by creative upcycling examples and a hands-on activity. Discover sustainable ways to repurpose everyday items into holiday decor and thoughtful gifts, and take home a free repurposed holiday gift item while supplies last.

• Thu, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Benicia Community Center
• 370 East L St., Benicia

Adult Craft Club

Calling all needlework and fiber art enthusiasts! Join the monthly yarn and thread meetup on the first Thursday of each month. All experience levels are welcome, and everyone learns together while they work. Some materials for embroidery, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and mending are available while supplies last. You’re also welcome to bring other projects you’re working on and come socialize.

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

The Cut & Paste Society

Transform forgotten fragments into fresh narratives in our monthly collage workshop. Each session offers a chance to explore new techniques, experiment with composition, and create something uniquely yours in good company. All materials provided.

• Thu, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• The Exchange
• 617 Marin St., Vallejo

Jazz at the Marquee

Thursday Jazz at the Marquee features Erik von Buchau on drums and vibes, Tim Campbell on keyboards and Luke Westbrook on guitar. They’ll play a set or two, then open the stage for a jam session, so bring your instrument and your friends for a night of live jazz. Musicians play free and get dinner.

Doors and dinner begin at 6 p.m., and the jam runs from 7 to 10 p.m.

• Thu, 7 p.m.
• Empress Marquee Club
• 324 Virginia St., Vallejo

Gain Speaking Confidence with Mare Island Toastmasters

Meetings usually include a prepared speech followed by an evaluation, while the Grammarian and Wizard of Ahs listen for turns of phrase and filler words. Members also practice impromptu speaking during Table Topics, which challenges you to think quickly and answer without preparation; at a recent meeting, the question was what you feel is the biggest communication challenge. You’ll also hear public speaking tips.

Meetings are held every Thursday online, with an in-person option on the first and second Thursdays of the month.

• Thu, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Kaiser Hospital Bldg. A and online 
• 975 Sereno Dr., Vallejo

Friday, November 6 

Vallejo Hike Club's Friday Morning Hike

Meet in the parking lot of the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve for an early-morning wake-up jaunt every Friday. Level: moderate, with about 300 feet of elevation gain. Leashed dogs are allowed.

• Fri, 7 to 8 a.m.
• Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
• 167 O'Hara Ct., Vallejo

Crockett's 48th Annual Calico Boutique

Crockett’s 48th annual Calico Boutique is a traditional two-day craft fair where you can shop a dozen talented makers and enjoy complimentary tea and cookies. Find handmade aprons, bags, purses, cards, jams, pickles, pies, soaps, pottery, ornaments, stockings, tea towels, mantel art, holiday décor, jewelry, crystals and more. The raffle drawing is at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.

• Fri, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• St. Marks Church
• 800 Pomona Ave., Crockett

First Friday Lunch Mob

Join the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce for lunch and support a local business! Members gather at 11:30 a.m., buy their own lunch and sit together to show support for a restaurant that’s a chamber member. It’s a great informal way to get to know fellow members and potential members.

• Fri, 11:30 a.m.
• El Tesoro Mazatlan
• 658 Benicia Rd., Vallejo

Grown Folks Comedy: Comedy Roast

A comedy roast battle plus an open mic; all comics and musicians are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the roast starts at 7 p.m. For early sign-up, text your full name to 832-758-6898. Entry is a $10 donation to The Swiss Project, a nonprofit that helps feed, clothe and support the community.

• Fri, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Lucky Garden
• 860 Tuolumne St., Vallejo

Dinner Speakeasy, The Haunting

A Marquee Supper Club night built around Speakeasy, The Haunting, with a chef-driven themed menu of midnight slow-roasted beef or roasted autumn squash, plus drinks and a live-show atmosphere in the intimate Marquee Club.

• Fri, 5:30 p.m.
• Empress Marquee Club
• 324 Virginia St., Vallejo

Live Music Friday: Joyce Grant & Company

Singer-songwriter Joyce Grant, a mezzo-soprano with a voice like dark honey, brings sensitive and powerful interpretations of jazz and R&B.

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

Vallejo Open Studios: Opening Reception

Vallejo, let’s show up for our artists! Bring a friend to the free Vallejo Open Studios opening reception to explore the artwork, connect with art lovers and kick off a month of creativity and community. The group exhibition runs Nov. 6 to 24, and Open Studios Weekend, a free self-guided tour, is Nov. 14 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Fri, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum - Heritage Chamber
• 734 Marin St., Vallejo

707PUNK Vol. 7

The Hellas bring their punk-ska-cumbia mix up from Hayward to close it out. Something Wicked make the drive down from Humboldt, Hell Bound Pound come over from Richmond, and SF's Pinfall kick it off at 7.

Doors 6:30 p.m. · Music 7 p.m. All ages. No alcohol.

• Fri, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
• Carnalito’s Customs
• 905 Tennessee St., Vallejo

Friday Nights at The Grind: Revive Unplugged

Revive Unplugged brings live music by John, Shamaya, Modupe and Nikki, plus games, food and fun, to The Grind. Every ticket includes your choice of a chicken or shrimp hibachi bowl, and café drinks are available for purchase.

• Fri, 7 to 10 p.m.
• The Grind Cafe
• 402 Tuolumne St., Vallejo

The 45 Sessions - First Fridays at Village

Resident DJs spin an evening of jazz, soul, funk and more, all at 45 rotations per minute, every first Friday at Village.

• Fri, 7 to 11 p.m.
• Village
• 1503 Tennessee St., Vallejo

First Fridays Salsa! - Live DJ's | Salsa | Latin Hits | Afro Beats

Get loose and move your body at the First Fridays Salsa party under the stars! DJ Jay Fresco and B_Elev8ed team up to spin a mix of Latin and Afro beats all night.

Open dancing begins at 6 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. dance class covering salsa, merengue, dancehall, Afrobeats and more, and dancing continues after the lesson until 9 p.m.

• Fri, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Vino Godfather
• 1005 Walnut Ave., Vallejo

Run for Your Wife

Ray Cooney’s classic British farce follows a cab driver living a double life with two wives. He juggles both without arousing suspicion until an unforeseen circumstance forces him to explain everything to both wives and the police at once. “Run for Your Wife” contains adult humor, so leave the kids at home for this one.

• Fri, 8 to 10 p.m.
• Historic BDES Hall
• 140 West J St., Benicia

Vallejo Goth Night

Featuring Guest DJs PANOPTICON and ILL RUINS of TULPA. Santa Rosa Goth Night Bringing You some of their Successful Madness back to the V! industrial, EBM, darkwave. Live Music Perfomance by MoonCriesBlood. Sound and Lights by Freeway. Goth Cafe Tea and Snax on location - come see Dr G! 18+ Full Bar 21+

• Fri, 9 p.m. to midnight
• Odd Fellows Hall
• 342 Georgia St., Vallejo

Saturday, November 7 

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 Farmers’ Market

Shop for a great selection of California-grown greens, fruits and veggies, plus specialty booths with baked goods and tamales, and food trucks with down-to-earth prices.

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

City Cleanup by Rooted Vallejo

Join Rooted Vallejo to help beautify the city! Get outside, take pride in Vallejo’s green spaces and trails, and see how much can be accomplished together in just two hours.

• Sat, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Vallejo Ferry Terminal
• 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

Community Coffee Tasting, Poetry by the Cup at 11

Sample coffees from around the world, browse crafts and confections from local vendors or enjoy made-to-order crêpes. Community Coffee Tasting runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Poetry by the Cup, held on the first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is a welcoming gathering where community members of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life share their stories and celebrate spoken word.

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Moschetti Coffee Roaster
• 11 6th St., Vallejo

Benicia Arsenal Artists Open Studios - Fall 2026

For more than 30 years, Fall Open Studios has invited the public into artists’ studios in the Historic Benicia Arsenal. This fall, over 40 artists will show painting, ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, photography, sculpture and more in studios and venues around the Arsenal. You can also view the Art Solano 2026 exhibit at Arts Benicia, featuring 38 Solano County artists.

Maps will be provided to help visitors find artists in the old U.S. Army Arsenal buildings along Tyler, Lincoln and Grant streets, at IronHorse Furniture and on Commandant’s Lane. All are within a few minutes’ walk or a short drive, with plenty of free parking.

• Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Benicia Arsenal
• 940 Tyler St., Benicia

City Park Community Outreach Meeting

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) invites community members to share ideas and feedback to help shape the future of City Park. GVRD is seeking funding through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (Proposition 4), a competitive state grant program for new parks and better recreation in underserved communities, and wants to hear which improvements, amenities and recreational opportunities matter most to residents and their families.

• Sat, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Washington Park Building
• 900 Ohio St., Vallejo

Vallejo: Community Tree Planting Day

Join First Christian Church, Sustainable Solano and the Vallejo Environmental Leadership Fellowship to plant trees and native plants at First Christian Church, improving air quality, creating shade along the street, beautifying the garden and adding pollinator habitat. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

• Sat, 10 a.m.
• First Christian Church
• 1035 Indiana St., Vallejo

Vallejo Piecemakers Quilt Guild Meeting

The Vallejo Piecemakers Quilt Guild (VPQG) meets on the first Saturday of each month for a business meeting, workshops and open sew. Whether you’re working on an old project or starting a new one, VPQG is a place to come together and create. Guests may attend one meeting per year; the guild asks that you join before attending more.

• Sat, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Florence Douglas Center
• 333 Amador St., Vallejo

North Bay Speech Masters Toastmasters Club Meeting

Whether you’re focused on your health, your career or learning a new skill, it helps to have support, and Toastmasters can help you learn to speak without preparation, known as impromptu speaking. During the Table Topics portion of the meeting, each speaker is given a question and asked to speak about it for one to two minutes.

Email the day before for the Zoom link.

• Sat, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Cogir of the North Bay and Zoom
• 2261 Tuolumne St., 2nd floor, Vallejo

Kitty Meet and Greet – Pet Adoptions

Come meet your new best friend! All cats and kittens adopted 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 4 p.m.
• PetSmart
• 952 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo

Saturday Drawing Club

Solano County Arts Council invites you to hang out and draw at this free weekly event. After grabbing fresh produce at the farmers market around the corner, stop by to doodle and draw in a casual, supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies if you can; limited supplies will be available. No inks or paints, please. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Sat, noon to 2 p.m.
• City Arts Gallery
• 420 Virginia St., Suite 1A, Vallejo

Rubber Stamp Printmaking

All materials will be provided while supplies last. Registration is required due to limited materials, and if you don’t arrive within the first five minutes, your spot will go to someone on the waitlist. Adults only, due to the sharp tools used to carve the stamp blocks.

• Sat, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

The Great Rubber Duck Hunt

Search for rubber ducks hidden throughout the museum! It’s a photo-safari-style hunt, and everyone gets to take a duck home. This new fundraiser by the Friends of the Vallejo Museum, with help from Girl Scout Troop 31822, is a day of fun for the whole family.

• Sat, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
• 734 Marin St., Vallejo

Bryan Girard Jazz

Saxophonist Bryan Girard is joined by three of his favorite Bay Area musicians: pianist Ben Stolorow, bassist Karl Hartmann and drummer Carrie Jahde. Expect the music to go to unexpected places.

Manny’s offers a waterfront view, plenty of free parking, food and a full bar. Dinner reservations are recommended for a good seat.

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

Carnalito's Customs Car Club - Friendsgiving

A potluck-style Friendsgiving dinner with raffles, games, prizes, lowriders and good vibes for the whole family. To bring a dish, send @carnalitos_customs_cc a direct message.

• Sat, 5 p.m.
• Carnalito's Customs
• 905 Tennessee St., Vallejo

Nobe Inf Gang's Birthday Bash & Boxing Event w/ Crip Mac!

Slide through to Noble Cinema Studios for Nobe Inf Gang's birthday bash with boxing! With celebrity guest judge, Crip Mac!

• Sat, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Noble Cinema Studios
• 1509 Solano Ave., Vallejo

Live Music Saturday with Three for Silver

Three for Silver is a genre-bending ensemble of rotating musicians led by bassist Lucas Warford, often described as mythic Americana, doomfolk or apocalypso. Warford’s original arrangements combine American and European folk, jazz, rock and raw narrative songwriting into an eclectic, innovative sound.

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

Bambino’s Presents: Blues Jam

Love the blues? Come listen or join the jam! The Old Souls Blues Experiment leads an evening of live blues, good food and community at Bambino’s. Musicians, come ready to play; music lovers, bring your friends and make a night of it with dinner and live music in downtown Vallejo.

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

Charged Particles

Charged Particles, featuring tenor saxophonist Tod Dickow, keyboardist Murray Low, bassist Doug Pohorski and drummer Jon Krosnick, plays a distinctive blend of funky Latin jazz with intricate arrangements, swinging rhythms and inventive improvisation. Expect memorable melodies, rich harmonies and plenty of rhythmic drive. Earl’s BBQ dinner is available.

• Sat, 7 p.m.
• 4th Corner Speakeasy
• 431 Georgia St., Vallejo

Run for Your Wife

Ray Cooney’s classic British farce follows a cab driver living a double life with two wives. He juggles both without arousing suspicion until an unforeseen circumstance forces him to explain everything to both wives and the police at once. “Run for Your Wife” contains adult humor, so leave the kids at home for this one.

• Sat, 8 to 10 p.m.
• Historic BDES Hall
• 140 West J St., Benicia

Scorpion King

Scorpios it's y’all time! Saturday Trunkboiz with Team Westcoast is calling all Scorpios to bash it out with em for a helluva night celebrating Fe the Scorpion King the Chris Club way. Giving a section away for a lucky Scorpio woman you just gotta tag in the comments to be the Scorpio Queen. Contests and turn up...its free for everyone before 10 p.m.

• Sat, 9 p.m.
• Chris' Club
• 656 Benicia Rd., Vallejo

Sunday, November 8 

Touro Day Alumni Celebration 2026

The Touro University California Alumni Association invites TUC alumni back to campus for the first-ever Touro Day, a free annual celebration where alumni can hold class reunions or other gatherings, reconnect, learn about TUC’s offerings and meet students from their programs. RSVP here.

• Sun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Touro University
• 310 Moore St., Vallejo

Kick Back Brunch

The Marquee Club’s relaxed Sunday brunch: food, drinks and an easy daytime atmosphere. Reservations are encouraged.

• Sun, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Empress Marquee Club
• 324 Virginia St., Vallejo

St. Peter's Chapel - Self-guided Tour

Visit St. Peter’s Chapel, home to the largest collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows in a single location. The chapel is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of each month for self-guided visits and quiet reflection, with volunteers on site to share its history and answer questions.

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

Live Music Sunday: Cosmo & Leslie

Cosmo & Leslie are a songwriting duo from Napa who play a mix of folk, rock, blues and country, rooted in acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies with occasional percussion, keyboard and live looping.

• Sun, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Mare Island Brewing Co. First Street Taphouse
• 440 First St., Benicia

The Lost Boats of Mare Island Memorial

Myrna Hayes, president of the Mare Island Heritage Trust, and Larry Maggini, co-founders and hosts of the Lost Boats of Mare Island Memorial, lead this 20th anniversary dockside service of history, music and remembrance on the Mare Island Strait. The free annual memorial honors the seven submarines built at Mare Island and lost at sea during World War II, and the 569 men still “On Eternal Patrol” aboard them.

The service is held rain or shine. Dress for all weather, from warm midday sun to cool skies, rain or fog, and bring an umbrella.

• Sun, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
• Berth 6
• A Street and Nimitz Avenue, Vallejo

Run for Your Wife (Last Show)

Ray Cooney’s classic British farce follows a cab driver living a double life with two wives. He juggles both without arousing suspicion until an unforeseen circumstance forces him to explain everything to both wives and the police at once. “Run for Your Wife” contains adult humor, so leave the kids at home for this one.

• Sun, 2 to 4 p.m.
• B.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall
• 140 West J St., Benicia

Raiders vs. 49ers Game Day Party

Big rivalry game! Get ready to rumble and enjoy some barbecue.

• Sun, 2 p.m.
• Gentleman Jim's
• 1324 Lincoln Rd. E., Vallejo

Benicia Chamber Players: Three Voices in the Night

Benicia Chamber Players perform string trios by Beethoven, Dohnányi and Kodály that trace the evolution of the serenade, a musical piece expressing love for someone, from lighthearted evening entertainment to a late-Romantic, folk-inflected tribute to the tradition that came before it. Performers are Lisa Lee, violin; Nao Kubota, viola; and Brady Anderson, cello.

• Sun, 3 p.m.
• Community Congregational Church, UCC
• 1305 West 2nd St., Benicia

Monday, November 9 

2026 Diabetes Update: High-Impact Management for Clinicians

This in-person symposium offers practical strategies for managing diabetes across the care spectrum, with expert-led presentations and case studies for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician associates, certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES) and other providers in primary care, endocrinology and related fields. Register today to secure your spot.

• Mon, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Touro University California
• 1310 Club Dr., Vallejo

Computer Skills Class / Habilidades de computación

Learn to use a laptop, the internet, and email, as well as basic computer security and more.

• Mon, 10 a.m.
• American Canyon Library
• 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon

Junk Journal Club

Bring your journal to this free club for fans of junk journals, scrapbooking, art journaling and more. Stickers, scissors, glue sticks, paper, ephemera and old books will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own supplies to share at the communal table.

• Mon, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Tuesday, November 10 

Baby Bounce

Just for babies and their grownups! This storytime is designed for meaningful one-on-one time between baby and caregiver, with songs, rhymes, a book or two and developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth until they start walking. Stay afterward to play with your baby or chat with other caregivers. Geared toward ages 0 to 2.

• Tue, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Preschool Storytime

We share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and laugh along with puppets. Kids can discover their lifelong love of books at the library today. Everyone is welcome!

• Tue, 10:30 a.m.
• American Canyon Library
• 300 Crawford Way, American Canyon

Stay & Play @ JFK

Join other families at this library preschool play group to build friendships and community through open play. The group meets most Tuesday mornings. Adult supervision is required.

• Tue, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

2027 News about Medicare Changes

Make sure you understand how the Medicare changes of 2027 may affect your benefits.

• Tue, 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Road to Employment

Get help with your job search by meeting with a representative from Solano County’s Workforce Development Board.

• Tue, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

Español en Coro

We meet every Tuesday at 5 p.m.! ¡Nos reunimos todos los martes a las 5! Practice Spanish in a relaxed, welcoming environment. This informal club brings learners and speakers together to explore Spanish through conversation, games and activities. While it’s not a formal class, participants learn collaboratively and occasionally connect with Spanish speakers for conversation practice. Beginners, learners and speakers of all levels are welcome.

• Tue, 5 to 6 p.m.
• Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo

City Park Community Outreach Meeting

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) invites community members to share ideas and feedback to help shape the future of City Park. GVRD is seeking funding through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (Proposition 4), a competitive state grant program for new parks and better recreation in underserved communities, and wants to hear which improvements, amenities and recreational opportunities matter most to residents and their families.

• Tue, 5 to 6 p.m.
• Washington Park Building
• 900 Ohio St., Vallejo

Adult Craft Club - Springstowne Library

Join Springstowne Library's Adult Craft Club every 2nd Tuesday for a new craft each month! Supplies provided.

• Tue, 6 to 7:45 p.m.
• Springstowne Library
• 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo

Cornhole Fun Nights at Vallejo

All are welcome to play, from beginners to regulars. Sign up through Scoreholio, message the group on Facebook or just show up. $10 entry fee.

• Tue, 6:15 to 9:45 p.m.
• Vallejo Veterans Memorial Building
• 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council meetings are hybrid, in person and on Zoom. Agendas are available on the City Agendas & Videos webpage and are posted at least 72 hours before regular meetings and 24 hours before special meetings.

Once the meeting begins, a video link appears at the left of the agenda page and later serves as an archive of the meeting. For better live video, use the direct Zoom link in the first paragraph of the agenda window, on the second tab. Meetings are also broadcast on Vallejo’s cable channel, VCAT.

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

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