|
|
Month of May, 2008
Community Events
| Glass Studios Open House & Spring Sale | | Thursday, May 1 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Annual event - runs May 1, 2, 3, & 4, and May 9, 10 & 11. See demonstrations of artists blowing hot molten glass into art glass. Free admission. Phone 707-745-1463. 675 East H Street |  |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, May 1 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Bring your children for the return of the pony rides & petting zoo, plus climbing wall and inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.Downtown First Street, From D through B Streets |  |
| Glass Studios Open House & Spring Sale | | Friday, May 2 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Annual event - runs May 1, 2, 3, & 4, and May 9, 10 & 11. See demonstrations of artists blowing hot molten glass into art glass. Free admission. Phone 707-745-1463. 675 East H Street |  |
| First Friday on First Street | | Friday, May 2 6:00 pm | Follow the colorful balloons down First Street where shops & restaurants offer festivities and prize drawings. A wide variety of musical styles by various bands may be enjoyed at different locations on First Street. During the summer months, outdoor movies are shown at 9 p.m. at the Benicia State Capitol.
For more information, please call 707-745-9791.Downtown First Street in Benicia |  |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Friday, May 2 8:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Vallejo Symphony Concert | | Saturday, May 3 | | An evening of Mahler. For tickets & information, please call 707-643-4441 or click on attached web link. Hogan Auditorium, Vallejo |  |
| Glass Studios Open House & Spring Sale | | Saturday, May 3 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Annual event - runs May 1, 2, 3, & 4, and May 9, 10 & 11. See demonstrations of artists blowing hot molten glass into art glass. Free admission. Phone 707-745-1463. 675 East H Street |  |
| Benicia Artists Open Studios 2008 | | Saturday, May 3 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Arts Benicia presents Benicia Artists Annual Open Studios - May 3 & 4. Visitors welcome at individual studios; group exhibitions, artists making paintings near First Street and the Marina Green on Saturday, with paintings on sale Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Arsenal on Jackson St., behind the Arts Benicia studio. For more information please call 707-747-0131. Map of Artists Studios available at Arts Benicia, 991 Tyler St., Suite 114, in the Arsenal |  |
| Benicia Youth Football & Cheer | | Saturday, May 3 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Registration Dates:
Saturday, May 3 & 10 Location: Benicia Health & Fitness Club, 1150 W. 7th Street, Benicia (across from Taco Bell).
Cheer Clinics on May 12, 13, 14, & 15 from 6-8 p.m. Location TBA. Mandatory Cheer tryouts on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Location TBA.
For questions please call the BYF&C hotline at 747-5014.
|  |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Saturday, May 3 8:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Glass Studios Open House & Spring Sale | | Sunday, May 4 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Annual event - runs May 1, 2, 3, & 4, and May 9, 10 & 11. See demonstrations of artists blowing hot molten glass into art glass. Free admission. Phone 707-745-1463. 675 East H Street |  |
| Benicia Artists Open Studios | | Sunday, May 4 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Arts Benicia presents Benicia Artists Annual Open Studios - May 3 & 4. Visitors welcome at individual studios; group exhibitions, artists making paintings near First Street and the Marina Green on Saturday, with paintings on sale Sunday 3-6 p.m. in the Arsenal on Jackson St., adjacent to Arts Benicia Gallery. For more information please call 707-747-0131. Maps to individual art studios available at Arts Benicia, 991 Tyler St., Ste. 114, in the Arsenal. |  |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Sunday, May 4 4:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, May 8 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Bring your children for the return of the pony rides & petting zoo, plus climbing wall and inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.Downtown First Street, from D through B Streets |  |
| Glass Studios Open House & Spring Sale | | Friday, May 9 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Annual event - May 9, 10 & 11. See demonstrations of artists blowing hot molten glass into art glass. Free admission. Phone 707-745-1463. 675 East H Street |  |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Friday, May 9 8:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Friends of the Library Book Sale | | Saturday, May 10 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | | For more information call 707-745-4770. 150 East L Street (downstairs at the Library) | |
| Candidate's Forum for Solano County Supervisor | | Saturday, May 10 10:00 am to 11:30 am | | The LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS will be holding a Candidates Forum in the Council Chambers at CITY HALL; the candidates for County Supervisor, JOHN SILVA and LINDA SEIFERT, will be there as well and pro & con advocates for Propositions 98 and 99. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. For more info call 707-745-5477. 250 East L Street, Benicia | |
| Glass Studios Open House & Spring Sale | | Saturday, May 10 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Annual event - through May 11. See demonstrations of artists blowing hot molten glass into art glass. Free admission. Phone 707-745-1463. 675 East H Street |  |
| Vintage Home Tour | | Saturday, May 10 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | | Don't miss this annual self-guided tour sponsored by the Benicia Historical Society. Tickets $25 and may be purchased at Bookshop Benicia, Benicia Main Street, Camellia Tea Room. For more information call 707-746-6689. |  |
| Benicia Youth Football & Cheer | | Saturday, May 10 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Registration location: Benicia Health & Fitness Club, 1150 W. 7th Street, Benicia (across from Taco Bell).
Cheer Clinics on May 12, 13, 14, & 15 from 6-8 p.m. Location TBA. Mandatory Cheer tryouts on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Location TBA.
For questions please call the BYF&C hotline at 747-5014.
|  |
| Community Rally to Save Our State Parks | | Saturday, May 10 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Show our Governor and key legislators that we need the Benicia State Recreation Area and Benicia Capitol State Historic Park! Speakers include: Sean Neil, Chief of Staff for Senator Pat Wiggins, Traci Verardo-Torres, Legislative Director of the CA State Park Foundation, Mayor Elizabeth Patterson, and more.
Bring a picnic, light refreshments available. For more information please call 707-745-3906.Location: Picnic area, Benicia State Recreation Area |  |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Saturday, May 10 8:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Glass Studios Open House & Spring Sale | | Sunday, May 11 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | | Annual event - See demonstrations of artists blowing hot molten glass into art glass. Free admission. Phone 707-745-1463. 675 East H Street |  |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Sunday, May 11 4:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Benicia Youth Cheer Clinic | | Monday, May 12 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cheer Clinics on May 12, 13, 14, & 15. Location TBA.
Mandatory Cheer tryouts on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Location TBA.
For questions please call the BYF&C hotline at 747-5014. |  |
| Benicia Youth Cheer Clinic | | Tuesday, May 13 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cheer Clinics on May 13, 14, & 15. Location TBA. Mandatory Cheer tryouts on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Location TBA. For questions please call the BYF&C hotline at 747-5014. |  |
| Benicia Youth Cheer Clinic | | Wednesday, May 14 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cheer Clinics on May 14, & 15. Location TBA. Mandatory Cheer tryouts on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Location TBA. For questions please call the BYF&C hotline at 747-5014. |  |
| 14th Annual Bike to Work Day | | Thursday, May 15 | Ride your bike to work, to class, for errands or play. Pedaling can take you there! Stop by one of the over 190 Energizer Stations strategically located throughout the Bay Area where you will be greeted and cheered by volunteers handing out complimentary treats and tote bags and bicycle commute-related information.
|  |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, May 15 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Bring your children for the return of the pony rides & petting zoo, plus climbing wall and inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.Downtown First Street, from D through B Streets |  |
| Benicia Youth Cheer Clinic | | Thursday, May 15 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Location TBA.
Mandatory Cheer tryouts on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Location TBA.
For questions please call the BYF&C hotline at 747-5014. | |
| Benicia Youth Cheer Tryout | | Friday, May 16 6:00 pm | Mandatory tryout at 6 p.m.
For questions please call the BYF&C hotline at 747-5014.
Location: TBA | |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Friday, May 16 8:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Annual Public Works Open House | | Saturday, May 17 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | | Bring the kids - fun for the whole family. Refreshments & prizes, water conservation info & giveaways, see heavy equipment close up, operate a backhoe! For questions/information call City of Benicia Public Works Dept. 707-746-4240. Corporation Yard, 2400 East Second St. - take 2nd light right after signal at Hillcrest & East 2nd |  |
| Benicia Founder's Day Celebration | | Saturday, May 17 6:00 pm | Celebration of the founding of the City of Benicia, includes dinner, prizes, and dance. Tickets $30 in advance / $35 at the door / available at Benicia Main Street (90 First Street), Bookshop Benicia (Southampton Shopping Center), Nancy's Bakeshop (First Street), and at F&P Trophy (Military East).
Co-sponsored by Benicia Historical Museum and Benicia-Tula Sister Cities Association. For more information please contact John Potter 707-745-4914.Location: Clocktower Fortress, 1189 Washington Street, Benicia |  |
| "Sugar Babies" | | Saturday, May 17 8:00 pm | Musical comedy tribute to the old burlesque era. Production runs five weekends: April 18 - May 17. Friday & Saturday performances 8 p.m. / Sunday shows 4 p.m.
Doors open 1 hour before curtain. No-host bar, snacks & desserts available for purchase. Tickets sold at the door $20 adults; $18 seniors. Reserved group seating & discounts by calling Benicia Old Town Theatre Group 707-746-5526. Email on-line reservations accepted.B.D.E.S. Hall, 140 West J Street |  |
| Spinning Wheel Performance at the Library | | Sunday, May 18 3:00 pm | Enjoy American Old Time, Bluegrass, and Irish Traditional vocal and instrumental music.
Event free to the public.Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street | |
| Kiwanis Club of Benicia Golf Tournament | | Thursday, May 22 | | All proceeds benefit Benicia's youth. Corporate and hole sponsorships available. For more information please call 707-745-1221 or click on attached web link. Mare Island Golf Club, Vallejo |  |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, May 22 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Bring your children for the return of the pony rides & petting zoo, plus climbing wall and inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.Downtown First Street, from D through B Streets |  |
| Art Exhibit: Plein Air Paintings by The Outsiders | | Saturday, May 24 | Exhibit runs May 24 - June 29. Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Reception, Sunday, June 1 from 3-5 p.m.
For more information call Arts Benicia 707-747-0131 or info@artsbenicia.org.991 Tyler Street, Suiote 114 (in the Benicia Arsenal) |  |
| Annual Memorial Day Ceremony | | Monday, May 26 10:00 am | The Benicia Historical Society will host its Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the BENICIA HISTORICAL ARSENAL CEMETERY AT 10:00 AM. Heroes of yesterday and today are honored. For more info call Dr. Kerry Carney, DDS at 707-745-4893.
Location: Benicia Military Cemetery (@ end of Hospital Dr., off Military East) |  |
| Certified Farmers Market | | Thursday, May 29 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Farm fresh produce, crafts, organic & gourmet food, baked goods, musical entertainment and more. Bring your children for the return of the pony rides & petting zoo, plus climbing wall and inflatable bounce.
Every Thursday now through October. For more information call (707) 745-9791.Downtown First Street, from D through B Streets |  |
| Foster A Dream's "Dream Gala" | | Saturday, May 31 6:00 pm | 6th annual event, benefiting Bay Area foster chilren. Fabulous cuisine, wine, live & silent auctions, scholarship award presentation, vocalists, and more! Valet parking, semi-formal attire.
Tickets $150; sponsorships available, auction items or cash donations gratefully accepted. Contact 707-747-0100 for information, tickets, donations, or sponsorships. Location: Rotunda Building in Oakland |  |
| "Dance Like No One's Watching" | | Saturday, May 31 7:00 pm | 36th Annual dance concert featuring children from 3 to 18 yrs. old, sponsored by Susie Harper School of Dance.
Admission $10 / Tickets for May 31 & June 1st on sale at 954 Jackson St., Benicia, or call Susie Harper at 707-745-6717.Event Location: Pittsburg High School, 250 School St., Pittsburg |  |
|