GET OUT: Italians, Art Auction, Plus a Tribute to Aldo Ray

1. 

Where/When: , 1101 Military W., Benicia; Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., then 3 p.m.-9 p.m.

Why Go: Scrapbook for charity. The fundraiser at the high school provides space to create scrapbooks alongside other scrappers, while your fee goes towards supporting music programs for students. Fee includes lunch, dinner, games, and raffle prizes. Only want six hours? Then it’s $20 and you will receive one meal.

Pricing: $20-$40

2. 

Where/When: 100 First St., Benicia; Saturday 9 a.m.

Why Go: The competition using antique fire equipment is a tradition, and will celebrate 56 years of volunteers within Benicia Fire. There will be a parade at 9, followed by the muster.

Pricing: Free admission

3. 

Where/When: Downtown Martinez; Saturday, 10 a.m.

Why Go: Martinez hosts chalk artists, a community chalk area, arts and crafts, food, music and games.

Pricing: Free admission

4. 

Where/When: 1189 Washington St., Benicia; Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: This yearly benefit has signature cocktails, wine, hors d’oevres, along with both silent and live auctions of artwork by more than 60 regional artists.

Pricing: $35

5. 

Where/When: 950 Pomona St, Crockett; Sunday noon

Why Go: The Aldo Ray Film Festival will celebrate what would have been his 85th birthday. Ray was Crockett's own celebrity and town constable, who by chance launched a Hollywood acting career when he accompanied his brother to an audition.

Pricing: Free