Name: Voices at the Table
Start: 2026-09-27T14:00:00-07:00
Location: Private Home

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

Solano County

Bay Area

Benicia

California

Voices at the Table

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Local Event: 12th Annual Hog August Bites

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Local Event: 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay 

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...

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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...

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Local Event: Poetry By The Cup Open Mic

Poetry By The Cup Open Mic

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Demonstrations and Workshops
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Featured Highlights
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· Local Partner Booths: Meet, connect, and chat with incredible organizations and businesses dedicated to sustainability, urban gardening, and local food security.

Local Event: Harvest Fair

Harvest Fair

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Get your tickets today through the link in our bio or on the Martinez Chamber website before this popular event sells out.
Event Details: Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:00 – 10:00 PM (Check-in begins at 5:30 PM) Plaza Ignacio 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez
Dress to impress, gather your friends, and join us for a glamorous evening celebrating Martinez history. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you!

Local Event: Martini Shake Off

Martini Shake Off

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