The Little Art Shop

Looking for a relaxed way to build your watercolor skills and actually keep painting? 🎨💧
Join Tracie Wilbur for Strait Watercolors, a welcoming watercolor studio night for teens 13+ and adults at The Little Art Shop Studio.
This is not a stiff formal class and not just an open studio either. It’s a supportive, artist-led space where beginners through experienced painters can gather every other Thursday evening to paint, share, learn, and stay connected to their watercolor practice.
Bring your own supplies, settle in, and enjoy a creative evening in community. New to watercolor? You’re welcome too. Tracie is there to help, encourage, and make the process feel approachable.
✨ Beginner-friendly 
✨ Teens 13+ and adults 
✨ Low-pressure, artist-led studio night 
✨ Great for building a regular watercolor practice 
✨ Limited to 12 seats 
🗓 Thursday, July 23 
🕠 5:30 PM–7:30 PM 
💲 $25 per session

📍 The Little Art Shop Studio 
129 First St., Benicia CA 
Historic Tannery Building next to Bella Sienna’s

Local Event: Strait Watercolors with Tracie Wilbur

Solano County

Benicia

California

Strait Watercolors with Tracie Wilbur

Looking for a relaxed way to build your watercolor skills and actually keep painting? 🎨💧
Join Tracie Wilbur for Strait...

Wilson House, Vallejo

Step inside the beautiful Wilson House, Vallejo's only surviving Julia Morgan-designed residence, for an elegant afternoon celebrating renowned architect Julia Morgan, the Arts &amp; Crafts movement, wine and the history of this remarkable home.
The afternoon features a presentation by noted Julia Morgan scholar Dr. Karen McNeill, a piano recital of early 20th-century music by concert pianist Susan Lin, a guided tour of the Wilson House and Gardens, and a wine tasting featuring Hartford Family Winery, paired with a selection of cheeses.

Local Event: An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia Morgan Architecture

An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia...

Step inside the beautiful Wilson House, Vallejo's only surviving Julia Morgan-designed residence, for an elegant afternoon...

An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia Morgan Architecture

Four Fools Winery

Welcome to Wizards &amp; Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market!
Grab your house crew and join us for an afternoon of magic by the bay!
Wizards &amp; Wine transforms Four Fools Winery into a spellbinding marketplace filled with themed vendors, handcrafted treasures, mystical goods, art, candles, crystals, books, treats, and enchanting finds around every corner.
<ul><li>Sip wine with a waterfront view</li><li>Shop magical makers &amp; small businesses</li><li>Dress in your house colors (costumes encouraged, never required)</li><li>Snap photos and soak up the vibes</li></ul>
Whether you’re a bold Gryffindor, a clever Ravenclaw, a loyal Hufflepuff, or a slightly dramatic Slytherin with excellent taste — this market is for you. 🦁🐍🦅🦡
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your inner wizard.
Show up ready for some magic!

Local Event: Wizards & Wine: A Free Harry Potter Inspired Market

Contra Costa County

Rodeo

Wizards & Wine: A Free Harry Potter Inspired...

Welcome to Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market!
Grab your house crew and join us for an afternoon of magic by the...

Wizards & Wine: A Free Harry Potter Inspired Market

Create something meaningful, personal, and beautifully your own. ✨📖
Join Reba Halverson for Create a Vision Journal, a welcoming, beginner-friendly workshop designed to spark creativity, connection, and self-discovery.
In this relaxed mixed-media class, students will create a personal journal using whatever mediums speak to them: paint, collage, photographs, poetry, found papers, or simple words. No artistic experience is needed, just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore.
Your journal can become a:
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<li>
Vision Board journal
</li>
<li>
Life Purpose exploration
</li>
<li>
Scribble Bucket List
</li>
<li>
Quotes That Spark Joy collection
</li>
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Daily Art journal
</li>
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or something uniquely your own
</li>
</ul>
By the end of class, you’ll leave with a meaningful handmade journal that reflects your voice, your questions, and your unfolding story.
✨ Beginner-friendly 
✨ Adults + teens 13+ 
✨ All materials provided 
✨ Relaxed, community-oriented studio setting 
✨ Limited to just 8 seats
🗓 Tuesday, July 28 
🕠 5:30 PM–7:30 PM 
🎟 Limited to 8 seats
📍 The Little Art Shop Studio 
129 First St., Benicia CA 
Historic Tannery Building next to Bella Sienna’s

Local Event: Create a Vision Journal with Reba Halverson

Create a Vision Journal with Reba Halverson

Create something meaningful, personal, and beautifully your own. ✨📖
Join Reba Halverson for Create a Vision Journal, a...

Love landscapes, but not the pressure of painting every leaf and blade of grass? Good. 🎨
Join Ebbie Navas for Make &amp; Take: Beginning Abstract Landscapes, a beginner-friendly class where students will create two expressive landscape paintings in one session.
This class is designed for adults who want to explore landscape painting in a looser, more intuitive way using color, layering, atmosphere, and expressive brushwork. Instead of chasing realism, students will learn how to capture mood, light, and place in a way that feels personal, creative, and freeing.
It’s a great fit for beginners, returning painters, and anyone who wants to experiment with landscapes in a supportive studio setting.
✨ Beginner-friendly 
✨ Adults 
✨ Create 2 paintings in one class 
✨ Landscape-inspired, expressive, and approachable 
✨ Limited to 8 seats
🗓 Tuesday, July 29 
🕐 1:00 PM–3:30 PM 
💲 $45 class fee
Optional Premium Materials Kit: $35 
Includes two 20" x 20" stretched canvases and a Lukas Cryl Studio Enamel Set.
📍 The Little Art Shop Studio 
129 First St., Benicia CA 
Historic Tannery Building next to Bella Sienna’s

Local Event: Make & Take: Beginning Abstract Landscapes with Ebbie Navas

Make & Take: Beginning Abstract Landscapes with...

Love landscapes, but not the pressure of painting every leaf and blade of grass? Good. 🎨
Join Ebbie Navas for Make & Take:...

Make & Take: Beginning Abstract Landscapes with Ebbie Navas

Online

<h2>ARE YOU SET UP TO BE FINANCIALLY SECURE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?</h2>
Financial Freedom 101 is an experiential online immersion event where in just 3 days, you’ll get the skills, tools and money systems you need to become financially free forever!
You’ll discover how to become financially free in 5 years or less with $10k+ per month in passive income so you don’t have to depend on your business, a job, a partner, the government or anyone else for money.

Local Event: Financial Freedom 101

Financial Freedom 101

ARE YOU SET UP TO BE FINANCIALLY SECURE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?
Financial Freedom 101 is an experiential online immersion...

Waterfront Park

National Night Out Martinez 2026&nbsp; Tuesday, August 4 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM Martinez Waterfront Park 245 N Court Street, near the Marina
Spend the evening dancing to the music of the premier Eagles tribute band Midnight Flyer!&nbsp;
Bring your own chairs, your best dance moves, and all the good vibes for a night the whole family will love... FREE &amp; Family-Friendly Celebration! Police &amp; Fire Dept. Demos&nbsp; First Responder Displays Free Child ID Program CERT Disaster Preparedness Info Kids’ Entertainment Delicious Food Trucks Exhibits, Giveaways &amp; More! Reserve your&nbsp;<a href="https://NationalNightOut2026.eventbrite.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FREE tickets </a>Hosted by Downtown Martinez &amp; Co. Hello@NNOMartinez.com National Night Out Martinez is a 501(C)(3) non profit organization EIN #41-4701113 <a href="https://nationalnightout2026.eventbrite.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUzhmUHhqcDNGbDdCNW9yQnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5s1RyNQL3kugp6VHnRAftmJlkU40s4nld9WcKRWJmewEFrN37ldSAtWd66dg_aem_FIBKE1XWY4ejK7U3EExFoA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: Midnight Flyer Rocks National Night Out Martinez

Martinez

Midnight Flyer Rocks National Night Out Martinez

National Night Out Martinez 2026  Tuesday, August 4 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM Martinez Waterfront Park 245 N Court Street, near the...

The Mare Island Company is&nbsp;launching something new this summer. &nbsp;In collaboration with Local Edition Creative, Mare Island Dockside Dazzle kicks off Friday, August 7th, 5–8pm at the Historic Core — with a live painting exhibition, the unveiling of Farmer the Rigger, and a chance to meet the sculptor himself, Zulu Heru. Live music, food and drinks from Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar, and free to attend. A perfect summer night out for the whole family.

Local Event: Dockside Dazzle: Where History is Alive and Ships, Spirits and Artistry Thrive.

Napa County

Napa Valley

Dockside Dazzle: Where History is Alive and...

The Mare Island Company is launching something new this summer.  In collaboration with Local Edition Creative, Mare Island...

Dockside Dazzle: Where History is Alive and Ships, Spirits and Artistry Thrive.

<h2>Something is happening in Vallejo...</h2>
Not just another concert. Not just another Friday night.
Askari's~ Place was created for people who still believe there's nothing like live music, genuine conversation, and an evening that feeds the soul.
On Friday, August 7, the room comes alive with the unmistakable sound of Pure Ecstasy, delivering the rhythm, soul, and funk that reminds us why live bands still matter.
Rooted in Vallejo, this evening proudly features two of our own. Vallejo Poet Laureate Jacalyn Eyvonne will move audiences with her powerful spoken word, while vocalist Michael Nelson brings his smooth, soulful voice to the stage. Together, these hometown artists celebrate the creativity, talent, and cultural spirit that make Vallejo unique.
No stadium. No giant arena. Just great people, great music, poetry, and an intimate experience you'll remember long after the lights come up.
Welcome to the New Movement... Askari's~ Place.

Local Event: Pure Ecstasy Brings R&B, Soul & Funk to Askari's~ Place – August 7

Vallejo

Pure Ecstasy Brings R&B, Soul & Funk to...

Something is happening in Vallejo...
Not just another concert. Not just another Friday night.
Askari's~ Place was created for...

Pure Ecstasy Brings R&B, Soul & Funk to Askari's~ Place – August 7

Hog August Bites takes over downtown Rio Vista on August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. with classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, military vehicles, live music, People’s Choice Rib Tasting, a chili cook-off, Vendor Village, and Kid Zone fun including face painting, games, waterslides, and hands-on activities. A community celebration designed for families, food lovers, music fans, and car enthusiasts alike. Contestant and vendor applications are still being accepted.

Local Event: 12th Annual Hog August Bites

12th Annual Hog August Bites

Hog August Bites takes over downtown Rio Vista on August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. with classic cars, trucks,...

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Saturday, July 25

An Arts Salon! Exploring Arts & Crafts & Julia Morgan Architecture

JUL

25

9:00 AM

Benicia, CA

Wizards & Wine: A Free Harry Potter Inspired Market

JUL

25

1:00 PM

Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo, CA

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