Name: 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay
Start: 2026-08-27T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Mira Theatre Guild

Mira Theatre Guild

Celebrate 18 years of spoken word performances at Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic, Poetry by the Bay, hosted by Keith Thompson.Come read your poetry at the Mira theater or just come support your local poets! Founded in 2008 by Kyrah Ayers. Meets monthly at 7 PM on the 4th Thursday at the Mira Theater.<a href="https://www.thereporter.com/2026/07/21/poetry-by-the-bay-set-to-celebrate-its-18th-anniversary/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Press coverage here.</a>

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18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay 

Celebrate 18 years of spoken word performances at Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic, Poetry by the Bay, hosted by Keith...

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

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Strait Watercolors with Tracie Wilbur

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Black Box, Mira Theatre Guild

Join host Keith Thompson for Poetry by the Bay, Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic! Come read your work or just sit and listen.

Local Event: Poetry By The Bay

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Join host Keith Thompson for Poetry by the Bay, Vallejo's longest running poetry open mic! Come read your work or just sit and...

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.

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Fairfield Arts

Join Fairfield Arts for a milestone celebration featuring a Free Artist PopUp and local creative talent. Guests can also participate in a Poetry Open Mic Reading at 4:00 PM—bring a themed poem to share or simply enjoy the performances as a listener.

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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!

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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
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Quotes That Spark Joy collection
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Daily Art journal
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or something uniquely your own
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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

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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

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