What's Happening in Benicia
There is always something happening in Benicia. Our events calendar connects you with the heartbeat of the city. Join us for annual traditions like the Peddler's Fair and the Torchlight Parade, or discover weekly gatherings like the Farmers Market and Trivia Nights. Don't miss out on the concerts, art openings, and workshops that make Benicia such a lively place to live and visit.
Events: Jul 20th - Jul 26th
VOENA Summer Camp
Singing AND Drumming AND Ukulele! Full of movement, creativity, and performance for young artists, ages 5-13.
Summer Clay Camp (Ages 10-16): Hand-Building (Non-Wheel Pottery Projects Built by Hand)
July 20th-24th, 9-11:15am, Summer Clay Camp (Ages 10-16): Hand-Building (Non-Wheel Pottery Projects Built by Hand) ------------------------------------------------ These camps are designed to get our youth engaged in the art of ceramics and creating pottery by hand (non-wheel pottery projects). These fun & engaging classes will be a bright spot in their summer! This camp is designed for students with any amount of experience with clay (no experience is required). It will run from Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 11:15am. Open to ages 10-16, $180/week. Students may register for MULTIPLE weeks for a more immersive and varied clay experience! All tools, materials, glazing, firings, etc. are included. LIMITED SEATING: ONLY 8 SPOTS PER CAMP!
Summer Clay Camp (Ages 12+): Beginner Wheel Throwing & Intro to Hand-building
These camps are designed to get our youth engaged in the art of ceramics and throwing pottery on the wheel.
Summer Clay Camp (Ages 12+): Beginner Wheel Throwing & Intro to Hand-building
July 20th-24th, 3-5:15pm, Summer Clay Camp (Ages 12+): Beginner Wheel Throwing & Intro to Hand-building --------------------------------------- These camps are designed to get our youth engaged in the art of ceramics and throwing pottery on the wheel. These fun & engaging classes will be a bright spot in their summer! This camp is designed for students with little to no experience on the wheel, but welcome those with experience as well. It will run from Monday through Friday, 3:00-5:15pm. OPEN TO AGES 12+, $250/week. Students may register for just one week to learn basic wheel throwing, or MULTIPLE weeks for a more immersive and complete clay experience! All tools, materials, glazing, firings, etc. are included. LIMITED SEATING: ONLY 8 SPOTS PER CAMP!
Benicia City Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Benicia City Council.
Wednesday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Monster Pots!
July 22nd, 6-9pm, Wednesday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Monster Pots! ------------------------------ Our Wednesday Night Social 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! This class is for Adults, so feel free to bring a beverage. Join us for this AWESOME class, creating a hilarious monster pot to give your plants some fantastic personality and make you smile every time you see it. You’ll be able to choose from two different sizes, and we’ll teach you how to shape your pot. You’ll then give it all the personality that you want and glaze the teeth & eyeballs so that they stand out when we glaze your pot. A super fun & functional class! After your project is complete, 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 $62 (all inclusive, clay, tools, instruction, glazing firing, etc.) and no experience is required!
Southern Solano Alano Club Business Meeting
Business meeting for club members and interested individuals
Benicia Chamber Orientation
Orientation meeting for the Benicia Chamber of Commerce.
Zero Waste & Seasonal Cooking Class
An in-person cooking class featuring local, seasonal crops and tips on preventing food waste in the kitchen.
Kapwa Men's Circle: What Kind of Man Feels?
A confidential men's circle for honest conversation, practical reflection, and real connection.
Wednesday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Monster Pots!
Our Wednesday Night Social Pottery Projects focus on one particular project, and we walk you through it, so no experience is required!
Downsizing Luncheon
Join Ivy Park at Glen Cove to learn how to safely and easily downsize your home. Enjoy a gourmet lunc h from our exc eptional c ulinary team while learning tips and tric ks on how to ensure a seamless transition to your new home.
History Corner @ The Benicia Farmers Market!
Step into Benicia’s past while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the Benicia Farmers Market. On the fourth Thursday of each month, the Benicia Historical Society and the Museum of History Benicia invite the community to visit History Corner, a special pop-up presence celebrating the stories, people, and places that shaped our city. Stop by to explore local history, meet representatives from Benicia’s historical organizations, learn about upcoming programs and exhibits, and discover how Benicia’s rich past continues to live in the present. Whether you are a longtime resident, a history lover, a curious visitor, or simply strolling the market, History Corner offers a welcoming place to pause, connect, and get a taste of local history. Presented by the Benicia Historical Society and the Museum of History Benicia at Benicia’s Farmers Market.
Benicia Certified Farmer's Market
Solano County's largest independent certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, specialty & artisan goods, music, and more.
Friday Jazz in The Gazebo
Live jazz music in the Gazebo at The Cafe with dinner available.
Goth Night at The Rellik Tavern
Join the party and enter Le Cercueil Noir for an evening of goth, industrial, post-punk, synth, deathrock, EBM, and darkwave music.
Special 2-Week Pottery Project (Adults): Whales! (Week 2)
A 2-week pottery project for adults to create whales.
Benicia Waterfront Weekend Festival
A two-day festival featuring live music, delicious food and drink, arts & craft vendors, a boardwalk style carnival, and more.
Benicia Ballet Theatre Summer Showcase
Free community performance showcasing the dancers from the Benicia Ballet Theatre Summer Workshops.
Live Music: Bell Brothers at Lucca Bar & Grill
Live music performance by the Bell Brothers.
Live Music: Doug Houser at The Rellik Tavern
Enjoy the acoustic sounds of the best music from our past and present with Doug Houser.
Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Berry Bowls!
July 26th, 11am-1pm, Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Berry Bowls! ----------------------------------------- Our 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. This Pottery Project is for ages 9-99. This summer fun pottery project is making a Berry Bowl (colander) to rinse and serve your berries in! There are loads of fun ways to customize these sweet berry bowls! We'll show you different ways to style the feet, you'll get to choose from LOTS of various shapes for the holes, and the final step/customization is selecting a glaze option before you leave class, which we'll apply for you. After your project is complete, 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 $62 (all inclusive: clay, tools, instruction, glazing, firing, etc) and no experience is required!
One-Day Wheel Throwing Class
Sunday, July 26th, 2:30-5pm, One-Day Wheel Throwing Class --------------------------------- So you've always wanted to try a wheel throwing... Now is your chance! This class is only one day, for 2.5 hours, so that you can give it a try! All inclusive: all tools & apron will be provided, and we will trim, glaze & fire your piece(s) for you afterwards to pick up in approximately 3-4 weeks. You will be allowed to keep up to 2 pieces! Please come with short nails and shoes/clothing that you don't mind getting a little mud on, and a great attitude! Also, please avoid low cut shirts. If you do this class and realize that you LOVE wheel throwing, please get on our waiting list for the 6-week, more intensive, classes. Ages 12+
Live Music: Terry Hanck at Lucca Bar & Grill
Live music performance by Terry Hanck.
One-Day Wheel Throwing Class
So you've always wanted to try a wheel throwing... Now is your chance! This class is only one day, for 2.5 hours.
Live Music: Jeff Tamelier & Darby Gould at The Rellik Tavern
Mt. Tam featuring Jeff Tamelier and Darby Gould takes the stage.