Private Home

Voices at the Table features Erik Soto, Poet Laureate of Vallejo, and Thomas Stanton, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Benicia, hosted by Valdez Hill. Held in a private home on September 27 from 2 to 5 PM, an RSVP is required by emailing stng21@ yahoo.com to attend.

Local Event: Voices at the Table

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Benicia

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Voices at the Table

Voices at the Table features Erik Soto, Poet Laureate of Vallejo, and Thomas Stanton, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Benicia, hosted...

Moschetti Artisan Roaster (Wholesale, Retail, Cafe and Online Shop)

Join host Tamika Bailey for Poetry by the Cup at Moschetti’s Coffee on 6th Street in Vallejo every 1st Saturday from 11 to 1 PM.

Local Event: Poetry By The Cup

Poetry By The Cup

Join host Tamika Bailey for Poetry by the Cup at Moschetti’s Coffee on 6th Street in Vallejo every 1st Saturday from 11 to 1 PM. 

Fairfield Civic Center Library

Experience a unique creative collaboration where poets read their works and artists choose a poem to inspire brand new artwork.Artists will come hear the poems for the first event and choose a poem from which to create an art piece. The second event, artists will bring their art and poets will re-read their poem next to the piece.
Both events will be held at the Fairfield Civic Center Library (1150 Kentucky Street, Fairfield, CA)
Dates are: Saturday, October 3 - 1:00-3:00pm- Poetry Reading Saturday, December 12 - 2:00- 4:00pm- Art Reveal and Poetry ReadingParticipation for poets requires a poem of 39 lines or less, with a deadline to send your name and poem title to Suzanne Bruce, Fairfield Poet Laureate Emerita, by September 30th at <code>fairfieldpoetlaureate.emerita@gmail.com</code>

Local Event: Inspiration Reversal - Art Inspired By Poems!

Inspiration Reversal - Art Inspired By Poems!

Experience a unique creative collaboration where poets read their works and artists choose a poem to inspire brand new...

Bayfront Boulevard

<h2>8th Annual Bay Front Run&nbsp;</h2>
JOIN US ON THE BEAUTIFUL BAY FRONT TRAIL IN HERCULES for the 8th Annual Bay Front Run to support our local schools!
5K, 10K &amp; 1 Mile Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. All participants in person &amp; virtual registered by 9/15 will receive an event t-shirt. The first 350 to register will receive a finisher medal. The race will begin and end at Bayfront Blvd in Hercules. Run along the Bay Front Trail where you can expect beautiful views and a gentle breeze.
Register @ Bayfrontrun.com
COME FOR THE RUN, STAY FOR THE FUN! The Bay Front Festival will follow directly after the run. Enjoy local entertainment, Music, Food Trucks, Shop local small business &amp; meet community organizations.&nbsp;

Local Event: Bay Front Run

Contra Costa County

Pinole-Hercules

Bay Front Run

8th Annual Bay Front Run 
JOIN US ON THE BEAUTIFUL BAY FRONT TRAIL IN HERCULES for the 8th Annual Bay Front Run to support our...

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COME FOR THE RUN, STAY FOR THE FUN! The Bay Front Festival will follow directly after the Bay Front Run. Enjoy local entertainment, Music, Food Trucks, Shop local small business &amp; meet community organizations.&nbsp;
Our local car enthusiasts will have their cars on display.
FOOD OPTIONS;
- Curbside Kitchen, Gaga's Rollin Diner, Kona Ice, Kei's Specialties, Golden Mini Donuts, Kingsley Eats &amp; Taqueria La CocinaSponsored by:City of Hercules, Phillips 66, Bio-Rad, Mechanics Bank, Valley Bible Church, Mark Porter~Ameriprise Financial, Republic Services

Local Event: Bay Front Festival

Bay Front Festival

 
COME FOR THE RUN, STAY FOR THE FUN! The Bay Front Festival will follow directly after the Bay Front Run. Enjoy local...

Benicia Public Library

Benicia's First Tuesday Poetry Group hosted by Benicia Poet Laureate David Hakim. 
Founded in 2003, the Benicia First Tuesday Poets host &nbsp;the longest running poetry open mic in Solano County.
Please join local poets in the Library at 6:15 PM. Performances start at 6:30 PM.
Bring poetry to read, sing, perform, or just come and listen.
Read your poetry in a supportive community, listen to others, or take part in the conversation. Anyone who writes, reads, or is even a little intrigued by poetry&nbsp;is welcome! In the Doña Benicia Room.

Local Event: Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group

Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group

Benicia's First Tuesday Poetry Group hosted by Benicia Poet Laureate David Hakim. 
Founded in 2003, the Benicia First Tuesday...

The Lucky Garden

Live poetry open mic hosted by Swiss TheBigCheez at the Lucky Garden in Vallejo. Musicians also welcome!&nbsp;To sign up for the open mic early or request to be a featured act in future shows Text your full name to &nbsp;832-758-6898&nbsp; $5 donation goes towards <a href="https://swissproject.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Swiss Project</a> to help the unhoused.&nbsp;

Local Event: Poetry 4 The Mind: Open Mic Poetry

Poetry 4 The Mind: Open Mic Poetry

Live poetry open mic hosted by Swiss TheBigCheez at the Lucky Garden in Vallejo. Musicians also welcome! To sign up for the...

The City Arts Gallery

Join host Rachel "Ray" Davis for a poetry open mic every third Sunday at noon. This recurring event offers a vibrant platform for local writers and spoken word performers to share their work.

Local Event: I Need A Mic: Open Mic Poetry

I Need A Mic: Open Mic Poetry

Join host Rachel "Ray" Davis for a  poetry open mic every third Sunday at noon. This recurring event offers a vibrant platform...

51 Daniels Avenue

Experience Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic! Join a vibrant community of voices for an evening of spoken word and creative expression in the heart of Vallejo.

Local Event: Poetry By The Bay

Poetry By The Bay

Experience Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic! Join a vibrant community of voices for an evening of spoken word and...

Benicia Clock Tower

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Music, Memory, and Fiesta Join the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra &amp; Chorus for an hour of moving music under Music Director Urs Leonhardt Steiner — then let the party begin! Stay for a full-on fiesta: with music, dancing, delicacies, and a community altar honoring loved ones. Dress up in color and celebrate life and your loved ones with the Golden Gate Symphony!
&nbsp;📍Benicia Clocktower – Sat, 10/31/26, 2pm 📍SF State McKenna Theatre – Sun, 11/1/26, 2pm
Discounts for seniors &amp; youth &amp; SFSU students &amp; faculty

Local Event: Day of the Dead Concierto & Fiesta!

Day of the Dead Concierto & Fiesta!

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Music, Memory, and Fiesta Join the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus for an hour of...

Benicia's First Tuesday Poetry Group hosted by Benicia Poet Laureate David Hakim. 
Founded in 2003, the Benicia First Tuesday Poets host the longest running poetry open mic in Solano County.
Please join local poets in the Library at 6:15 PM. Performances start at 6:30 PM.
Bring poetry to read, sing, perform, or just come and listen.
Read your poetry in a supportive community, listen to others, or take part in the conversation. Anyone who writes, reads, or is even a little intrigued by poetry&nbsp;is welcome! In the Doña Benicia Room.

Join host Tamika Bailey for Poetry by the Cup at Moschetti’s Coffee on 6th street in Vallejo every 1st Saturday from 11 to 1 PM. Open mic.

Join host Tamika Bailey for Poetry by the Cup at Moschetti’s Coffee on 6th street in Vallejo every 1st Saturday from 11 to 1...

Benicia's First Tuesday Poetry Group hosted by Benicia Poet Laureate David Hakim. 
Founded in 2003, the Benicia First Tuesday Poets host the longest running poetry open mic in Solano County.
Please join local poets in the Library at 6:15 PM. Performances start at 6:30 PM.
Bring poetry to read, sing, perform, or just come and listen.
Read your poetry in a supportive community, listen to others, or take part in the conversation. Anyone who writes, reads, or is even a little intrigued by poetry&nbsp;is welcome! In the Doña Benicia Room.

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