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!

Solano County

Benicia

California

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 Public Library

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.

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...

Benicia Arsenal, 940 Tyler Street, Benicia, CA 9451

November 7 &amp; 8, 10 am - 5 pm both daysIt's time for Fall Open Studios in the Historic Benicia Arsenal! For over 30 years, Open Studios has invited the public to visit artists' studios and see their work. This Fall, over 40 artists will be showing their work in studios and venues in the Arsenal area. See your favorite artists and meet new ones. This festive art-filled weekend will feature painting, ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, photography, sculpture and more!&nbsp; Additionally, you can view the Art Solano 2026 exhibit at Arts Benicia featuring 38 Solano County Artists.&nbsp;Maps will be provided for visitors to find artists located in the various buildings, all part of the old U.S. Army Arsenal, along Tyler, Lincoln and Grant Streets; at IronHorse Furniture and Commandant's Lane. All are within a few minutes walk or a short drive. And there is plenty of free parking.Benicia has long been known as an artist community. The Arsenal, especially, has been attracting artists and creatives for decades because of large, affordable studio spaces, as well as proximity to art colleges, universities and major exhibition galleries - stretching from San Francisco to Sacramento.No Charge.Presented by Benicia Arsenal Artists.

Local Event: Benicia Arsenal Artists Open Studios - Fall 2026

Benicia Arsenal Artists Open Studios - Fall 2026

November 7 & 8, 10 am - 5 pm both daysIt's time for Fall Open Studios in the Historic Benicia Arsenal! For over 30 years, Open...

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. Open mic.

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...

Community Congregational Church, UCC

Welcome to the 2026–2027 season of Benicia Chamber Players! We kick off the season with Three Voices in the Night, an all-string trio program celebrating all things three: three serenades, three voices, and three composers in their youth.
This program takes inspiration from the serenade, a musical piece or performance expressing love for someone. Traditionally performed outdoors at night, the serenade brings to mind the classic image of a musician&nbsp;playing beneath the balcony of their beloved. The string trios by Beethoven, Kodály, and Dohnányi trace the evolution of the serenade, from its origins as lighthearted evening entertainment to a late-Romantic, folk-inflected tribute to the tradition that came before it.
Tickets:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003640597965?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Saturday, November 7 (7:00 PM) – Lafayette</a>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003626831790?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sunday, November 8 (3:00 PM) – Benicia</a>
7:00 PM Saturday
November 7, 2026
Don Tatzin Community Hall
Lafayette Library
3491 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Lafayette, CA 94549
3:00 PM Sunday
November 8, 2026
Benicia Community
Congregational Church
1305 W 2nd Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven - Serenade in D major, Op.8
Zoltán Kodály - Intermezzo for String Trio
Ernő Dohnányi - Serenade for String Trio in C Major, Op. 10
Players:
Lisa Lee, violin
Nao Kubota, viola
Brady Anderson, cello

Local Event: Three Voices in the Night

Three Voices in the Night

Welcome to the 2026–2027 season of Benicia Chamber Players! We kick off the season with Three Voices in the Night, an...

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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...

Lucca Bar & Grill

Join singer songwriter multi genre artist Don Arbor and his incredible band at Lucca Beer Garden on November 14th! Featuring Curtis Ohlson, Kevin Hayes, Tal Morris, John R Burr, Marc Russo, Marvin McFadden and Margaret Belton on vocals!&nbsp;This is Don's third appearance at Lucca playing his unique blend of original songs and classic covers. It's always packed with a great music party atmosphere, don't miss it!&nbsp;

Local Event: Don Arbor and The Bay Area All Stars LIVE at Lucca Beer Garden!

Don Arbor and The Bay Area All Stars LIVE at...

Join singer songwriter multi genre artist Don Arbor and his incredible band at Lucca Beer Garden on November 14th! Featuring...

Don Arbor and The Bay Area All Stars LIVE at Lucca Beer Garden!

Solano Brewing Company

Join Solano RCD for a seasonal plant sale featuring free workshops at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. In addition to native plants, the California Bluebird Recovery Program will be selling bluebird boxes, so be sure to bring your own box to transport your new garden additions.

Local Event: Fall Native Plant Sale

Fall Native Plant Sale

Join Solano RCD for a seasonal plant sale featuring free workshops at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. In addition to native plants, the...

Join host Rachel "Ray" Davis for a poetry open mic every third Sunday at noon at 420 Virginia Street.&nbsp;
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 at 420 Virginia Street. 
This recurring event...

Mira Theatre Guild

Join us for Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic! Experience a powerful night of spoken word and community expression in an engaging, supportive environment.Happening on the third Thursday of the month in November and December.&nbsp;
Founded in August 2008 by Kyrah Ayers. Hosted by Keith Thompson.

Local Event: Poetry By The Bay

Poetry By The Bay

Join us for Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic! Experience a powerful night of spoken word and community expression in...

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.

Local Event: First Tuesday Poetry Group

First Tuesday Poetry Group

Pleasant Hill Community Center

The holiday season’s largest shopping extravaganza in Central Contra Costa starts on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the free 17th annual Super Holiday Boutique in Pleasant Hill Community Center from 10am-2pm where shoppers will find a potpourri of gift items from 100 vendors plus Olaf, the lovable star of Frozen, and Frosty the Snowman.
The next day, Sunday, Dec. 6, the free Holiday Boutique is at the Hilton Concord from 11am-3pm.
The two free indoor holiday events allow shoppers to get those special one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and stocking stuffers for family, friends and colleagues from a variety of arts and crafts vendors, home-based businesses and commercial exhibitors. 
The two venues, Pleasant Hill Community Center and the Hilton Concord will be filled to overflowing with vendors offering jewelry, books, toys, clothing for babies, kids and adults, purses, cosmetics, candles, soaps, candy, fashion accessories, home goods, bath and body, kitchenware and cooking products, food and baked goods and so much more. 
There will be holiday decorations and ornaments galore. 
Shoppers have two opportunities to attend the free Super Holiday Boutiques:
<ul>
 <li>On Saturday, Dec. 5, the popular free event is at Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Dr. off Taylor Blvd. in Pleasant Hill (just off I-680) from 10 am to 2 pm. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Holiday Boutique shifts on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 11 am to 3 pm to the Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd. off Willow Pass Rd. and I-680.</li>
</ul>
Admission and parking are free at both locations. Each attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for prizes donated by Boutique vendors. 
The donation of much-needed food to the Monument Crisis Center will earn the donor another raffle ticket for each can donated. 
A free children’s holiday activity will be presented each day.
The first 250 families through the door daily will receive a free holiday gift bag.
Visit <a href="https://www.superholidayboutique.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.superholidayboutique.com</a>
for more information and to register for a Free $2 Holiday Buck and free raffle ticket to be used at the Boutiques.
For complete information on the Boutiques and to pre-register for a $2 Holiday Buck and free raffle visit <a href="https://www.SuperHolidayBoutique.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.SuperHolidayBoutique.com</a>.

Local Event: 17th annual Super Holiday Boutique free in Pleasant Hill Dec. 5

Contra Costa County

Pleasant Hill

17th annual Super Holiday Boutique free in...

The holiday season’s largest shopping extravaganza in Central Contra Costa starts on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the free 17th annual...

17th annual Super Holiday Boutique free in Pleasant Hill Dec. 5

Raise your voice in the Bay Area's beloved holiday tradition - Handel's Sing It Yourself Messiah — sung by the audience and all! Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love a good singalong, this is choral magic the whole community creates together.Featuring Soloists: Ann Richnavsky, Alodiah Lunar, Alexander Frank &amp; more!Join the chorus, no audition needed! New singers are welcome at our Messiah rehearsals: Monday nights at SFSU with Urs Leonhardt Steiner, or Tuesday nights in Benicia with Bruce Rockwell, Nov 9 to Dec 8.Join us for as many rehearsals as you like (just $30 each payable at the door). Then come sing it yourself: public rehearsal with full orchestra &amp; chorus at -Southern Pacific Brewery (Thurs, Dec 10) -piano singalong at Homestead Bar (Mon, Dec 14)Register For the Full Set: <a href="https://www.goldengatesymphony.org/join-the-ggsoc?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0DW-j-M2GPOQaXqOWx3mHEat2jSbJouzopraKqGN8qW2cC1xmlnsMlumC3M_aem_HGy628-9NshervXjOzVb6w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.goldengatesymphony.org/join-the-ggsoc</a>

Local Event: Sing It Yourself Messiah 2026: Get Ready to Sing!

Sing It Yourself Messiah 2026: Get Ready to Sing!

Raise your voice in the Bay Area's beloved holiday tradition - Handel's Sing It Yourself Messiah — sung by the audience and...

Join us for Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic! Experience a powerful night of spoken word and community expression in an engaging, supportive environment.
Happening on the third Thursday of the month in November and December. Happy Holidays!
Founded in August 2008 by Kyrah Ayers. Hosted by Keith Thompson.

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Don Arbor and The Bay Area All Stars LIVE at Lucca Beer Garden!

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Lucca Bar & Grill, 439 First St, Benicia, CA

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