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.
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Our Founding Sponsors
The Filling Station Goods & Gifts
Gifts & Refillery
The Cafe at the Inn
Farm-to-Table Café
Bella Siena
Italian-Californian Dining
One House Bakery
Artisan Bakery & Kitchen
The Majestic Cafe
Coffee & Pastries
Sips - The Bottle Emporium
Wine, Spirits & Cigars
Events: May 4th - May 10th
Benicia Cooperative Housing Exploratory Meeting #2
A community meeting to discuss affordable housing options and community living in Benicia.
After-School Clay Club (Ages 9-16)
After-School Clay Club (Ages 9-16): Wednesdays, 4-5:45pm, 4 Weeks Beginning May 6th --------------------------------------------------------------- Clay Club 4 Consecutive Weeks Dates: Wednesday Afternoons, Beginning May 6th Time: 4-5:45pm Ages 9-16 Our Clay Clubs are designed to get our youth engaged in the art of ceramics and creating pottery by hand (non-wheel pottery projects). Designed for students with any amount of experience with clay (no experience is required). Wednesday afternoons for 4 consecutive weeks. $160, all tools, materials, glazing, firings, etc. are included. LIMITED SEATING: ONLY 8 SPOTS PER GROUP! -Mix an activity that engages the heart and mind (also great for anxiety) with some social interaction and you have a Clay Club! -Clay projects will be based upon the experience and desires of the students that participate, and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive community environment in which our students can express their individuality while building up their confidence working with clay! -Students will be able to work independently & at their own pace utilizing any of the following hand-building skills: slab work, pinch pots or coil building. -In addition, students will be able to glaze their own pieces!
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.
Spring Boutique Fundraiser
Spring Boutique Fundraiser at The Veterans Memorial Hall.
To Mom, With Love: Kids Craft Activity
Come to the Museum of History Benicia on Saturday, May 9th anytime between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm for a Kids Craft Activity dedicated to Mother's Day. Create a special hand-made craft for Mom! Make a bouquet of hand-flowers, stamp hearts on a card, and more!
Live Music At Lucca – Saturday Afternoon
Live music at Lucca Beer Garden.
A Spring Serenade
A 6-course culinary experience with wine pairings and performances by Voena Children's choir.
Mother's Day Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Flowers!
May 10th, 11am-1pm, Mother's Day Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Flowers! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project is on Mother's Day! Treat yourself, and/or the mama in your life to an afternoon of creativity! Join us for our most popular class: Flowers! These beautiful creations can be hung on the wall or nestled in a planter pot. Either way, they're gorgeous (and they make wonderful gifts)! 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 $52 (all inclusive: clay, tools, instruction, glazing, firing, etc) and no experience is required! Ages 9-99 (anyone younger will require parental assistance)
Mother's Day Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Flowers!
A pottery project for ages 9-99 to create flowers for Mother's Day.
One-Day Wheel Throwing Class
Sunday, May 10th, 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+