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: Sep 14th - Sep 20th
Benicia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly board of directors meeting for the Benicia Chamber of Commerce.
Beginning Abstract Acrylics with Ebbie Navas
Learn the foundations of abstract acrylic painting in this guided workshop with artist Ebbie Navas.
Benicia City Council Regular Meeting
Regular meeting of the Benicia City Council discussing local municipal legislation and city governance.
Wednesday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Body Form Vases!
Sept 16th, 6-9pm, Wednesday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Body Form Vases! ------------------------------- Our Wednesday Night Social Pottery Projects are for Adults (so bring a beverage of your choice), 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. Join us as we walk you through how to make one of your own gorgeously feminine vases! You will pick one of the glaze options before you leave, and we will glaze your project 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!
5-Week Hand-Building Clay Table (Adults), Wednesdays - Week 2
If you enjoy working with clay OFF the wheel, add some fun and relaxation into your week by joining us every Wednesday afternoon.
Chamber Mixer at Sailor Jack's
Monthly networking and community mixer hosted by the Benicia Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Body Form Vases!
An evening social pottery workshop for adults focusing on sculpting body form vases.
Benicia Certified Farmer's Market
Join us at the largest Independent Certified Farmers Market in Solano County! Active since 1993, come explore the produce, specialty & artisan goods, music & more along Benicia’s Historic Waterfront.
5-Week Hand-Building Clay Table (Adults), Thursdays - Week 2
If you enjoy working with clay OFF the wheel, add some fun and relaxation into your week by joining us every Thursday night.
Benicia Unified School District Board Meeting
Regular public board meeting of the Benicia Unified School District Board of Trustees.
5-Week Hand-Building Clay Table (Adults), Fridays - Week 2
If you enjoy working with clay OFF the wheel, add some fun and relaxation into your week by joining us every Friday afternoon.
Museum Open Hours
Explore the stories that shaped Benicia—from military roots to artistic revolutions—at the Arsenal Gallery. Admission is free.
Friday Jazz in The Gazebo
Join us every Friday for live jazz music in the Gazebo at The Cafe! Dinner also available on Fridays only.
2-Week Friday Night Social Dichroic Glass Jewelry Workshop (Adults) (Week 2)
Second session of the dichroic glass jewelry workshop with Michalen Silva.
Live Music at Lucca Beer Garden - BeaufunK
High-energy funk and soul performance by BeaufunK at the Lucca Beer Garden.
Saturday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Gnome Garden Dishes!
Sept 19th, 11am-2pm, Saturday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Gnome Garden Dishes! ---------------------- Our Saturday 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! Ages 9-99. No experience required. This ADORABLE pottery project will be making a little gnome dish that is perfect for adding little succulents to and creating your very own gnome garden! But it is not limited to that - this sweet dish is also great for holding jewelry, candy & more. You will be glazing this project yourself in class, so you can give it all the personality you want! After your project is complete, it will need to be dried & fired: about a 2-3 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!
Gilmore Girls Craft Party!
Join us at Daughter of Luna Craft Club for an afternoon of community and crafting cozy yarn pumpkin garlands! There will be plenty of coffee to sip on while you craft plus other surprises.
5th Annual Benicia Oktoberfest
German cultural celebration featuring authentic Bavarian food, German beer, live music from AlpenBand California, Inspector Gadje, and The Billy Martini Show, plus a Mega Kids Zone and stein-holding contests.
Saturday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Gnome Garden Dishes!
Fun pottery class creating gnome garden dishes, suitable for ages 9 through adult.
Make & Take: Portraits in Oil with Kate Sharp
Hands-on oil painting workshop creating portraits with artist Kate Sharp.
Live Music at Lucca Beer Garden
Enjoy live music performances on Saturday afternoons at the Lucca Beer Garden.
Bird Portraits in Collage and Mixed Media with Erin McCluskey Wheeler
Explore collage and mixed media techniques to create expressive bird portraits with Erin McCluskey Wheeler.
Museum Open Hours
Explore the stories that shaped Benicia—from military roots to artistic revolutions—at the Arsenal Gallery. Admission is free.
Special 2-Week Pottery Project (Ages 12+): Dragons!
Special 2-Week Pottery Project (Ages 12+): Dragons! Sundays, Sept 20th & 27th at 11am-2pm ------------- Create your own incredible DRAGON in this special two-week class! We’re making this a two-week class so that you can really take your time to do all of the detail that you want and glaze it yourself! We are so excited to be finally offering this class (I mean, come on, DRAGONS!!!), so come join us! Some experience required: Must have already done 2 pottery projects or have equivalent previous experience. Sunday afternoons, Sept 20th & 27th, 11am-2pm After your project is complete, it will need to go in for its final firing. This is about a 3 week process, and we'll reach out to via email when your project is ready for pick up. Price is $98 (all inclusive, clay, tools, instruction, glazing firing, etc.)
Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Elephants!
Sept 20th, 3:30-6:30pm, Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Elephants! ------------------------------ Our Sunday Afternoon Pottery Projects are for Ages 9-99 (come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family!), and we walk you through it, no experience is required! You can get as creative as you desire--or just keep it simple--it's entirely up to you! Please join us for a fun afternoon creating one of these adorable elephants! There are so many fun ways to personalize these little guys, all the way from their trunks to their toes. We can't wait to see what you come up with! Glazing your elephant before you leave class is the final touch in making this pottery project truly your own. We'll take it from there, drying and firing your project, and will email you when it is ready for pick up, approximately 2-3 weeks after class. Price is $58 (all inclusive: clay, tools, instruction, glazing, firing, etc) and no experience is required!
Japanese Style Stab Book Binding with Ronna Leon
Learn the traditional art and craft of Japanese-style stab bookbinding with instructor Ronna Leon.
Special 2-Week Pottery Project (Ages 12+): Dragons! (Week 1)
Create your own incredible DRAGON in this special two-week class! Take your time to sculpt details and glaze it yourself.
Benicia Friendship Club Community Bingo
Community bingo games and social gathering benefiting local community programs.
Sunday Pottery Project: Elephants
Beginner-friendly community ceramic project class for all ages to design and create a ceramic elephant.
