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Spring Cookie Exchange Extravaganza!!!

Spring cookie exchange event at the Benicia Senior Center.

Mini Jellycat-Inspired Cake Decorating Workshop

Join us at The Filling Station for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll decorate your own adorable Jellycat-inspired rainbow cake—no experience needed. We’ll guide you step-by-step using fondant and buttercream, and you’ll leave with a cake that’s almost too cute to eat. All supplies included Perfect for a night out or a sweet memory with your kiddo Spots are limited—grab yours before they’re gone. Cost $65

April Chamber Mixer

Networking event hosted by the Benicia Chamber of Commerce.

Songbird Sessions

Live music sessions.

5-Week After-School Wheel Class (Ages 11-16)

5-Week After-School Wheel Class (Ages 11-16): Thursdays, 3:45-5:45pm, Beginning Apr 16th ------------------------------------------------------------ This class is designed to get our youth engaged in the art of ceramics and throwing pottery on the wheel! OPEN TO AGES 11-16. No Experience Required. $250 All Inclusive (instruction, tools, clay, glazes, and up to 12 lbs. of fired pottery). LIMITED SEATING: ONLY 4 SPOTS PER CAMP!

Thursday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Lidded Flower Jars!

Apr 16th, 6-9pm, Thursday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Lidded Flower Jars! ------------------------------------------------------ Our Thursday Night Social Pottery Projects are for Adults, so bring a beverage of your choice. No experience is required! You can get as creative as you desire or just keep it simple, it's entirely up to you. Join us as we walk you through the steps in creating these gorgeous lidded flower jars. We’ll make it fun and easy! At the end of class, you'll choose a glaze option which we will apply for you. After your project is complete, it will need to be dried, fired, glazed, and then fired again. It will be ready to be picked up in approximately 3-4 weeks after the class. Price is $62 (all inclusive: clay, tools, instruction, glazing, firing, etc.) and no experience is required! This class is for adults, so feel free to bring a beverage of your choice

Kids Paint, Parents Sip! 🎨🍷

This Thurs 4/16 BENICIA!!! 6:00pm Kid Paint, Adults Sip! Live Music! Complimentary glass of wine with your adult ticket via Vallejo Cellars! 🍕PIZZA for kids!🍕You won’t have to worry about getting the kids dinner Thursday, I’ll keep them fed and entertained 🎨 while you enjoy 🍷(Light snacks for adults, & additional wine for purchase!) Tickets: Www.PaintnPourDecisions.com ✨Located in the @photoeuphoriastudios 940 Tyler in the Historic Benicia Arsenal Park ✨

Neil Simon's Rumors

Benicia Theatre Group presents Neil Simon's Rumors.

Opening day on the bay

Parade of boats, blessing of the fleet, live music, vendor booths, and children's activities.

Special 2-Week Pottery & Mosaic Class (Ages 12+): Ocean Creatures!

Special 2-Week Pottery & Mosaic Class (Ages 12+): Ocean Creatures! Saturdays, Apr 18th & 25th, 1-4pm ------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Instructor Michalen Silva to design & create your own beautiful pottery and mosaic Seahorse, Turtle or Starfish for hanging either indoors or out! In the first week of this 2-Week Workshop, Michalen will walk you through how to create a pottery base, including glazing the outline in the color(s) of your choice. In week 2, Michalen will help you to design and create the mosaic pattern of your dreams! And, at the end of our second class, you'll get to take your wonderful creation home! Workshop Details: - 2 consecutive Saturday afternoons, April 18th & 25th, 1-4pm - A variety of mosaic materials are available to choose from: glass tiles, stones, etc. - but feel free to bring your own additions! - $68 per person (all inclusive: instruction, tools & materials) - Ages 12+, No Experience Required

Live Music: Xavier & PTK

Live music performance at The Rellik Tavern.

Live Music At Lucca – Saturday Afternoon

Live music performances at Lucca Beer Garden.

Benicia Classic Car Show

The Benicia High School Band Boosters will be presenting the 31st Annual Benicia Classic Car Show on Sunday, April 19, 2026 on the First Street Green located at the corner of 1st St and East B St in Benicia, CA. ​​ This event is our biggest fundraiser to support the high school marching band, color guard, jazz, and concert music programs. The show displays American-made 1989 and earlier vehicles - we expect to show 300 cars. The picnic-like event usually draws 5,000 spectators. There will be oldies-type music, silent auction, prizes, and awards as well as our own high school traveling musicians. Spectator attendance is free. "Show time" is 9AM to 3PM.

31st Annual Benicia Classic Car Show

Classic car show featuring American-made 1989 and earlier vehicles, music, and prizes.

Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Spring Planter Pots!

Apr 19th, 11am-1pm, Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Spring Planter Pots! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Sunday Afternoon Pottery Projects focus on one particular project, and we walk you through it, so no experience is required! You can get as creative as you desire--or just keep it simple--it's entirely up to you! Welcome in Spring by creating your own beautiful planter pot! We’ll have lots of fun textures and ways to embellish it and make it in your own style, so come join us for a pottery project that’s perfect for a night out with friends, a date, or by yourself. No experience required. After your project is complete, you’ll choose a glaze color, and it will need to be dried, fired, glazed, and then fired again. This is about a 3-4 week process, and we'll reach out to via email when your project is ready for pick up. Price is $58 (all inclusive, clay, tools, instruction, glazing firing, etc.) and no experience is required!

Live Music Sunday: The Northern Still

The Northern Still, a dynamic acoustic/folk-pop trio.

The Vallejo Family and the Making of California

The Vallejo Family and the Making of California

Benicia Historical Society event discussing the Vallejo family.

Live Music: Unplugged Doug Houser

Live music performance at The Rellik Tavern.

Silent Book Club

A cozy, low-pressure reading escape.

Local Author Book Festival

Second annual festival featuring 30 authors from Benicia and Solano County with a Q&A panel.

Teacher-Led Sangha Meeting: Dennis Warren

In-person Dharma talk on the topic 'Establishing the Mind in Not Knowing.'