Upcoming Vallejo Events – Activities for the long July 4 weekend

VALLEJO — This week in Vallejo there will be a plethora of July 4 events to attend as well as poetry, blues music and lots of baseball.

Vallejo will begin Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with a parade led by Grand Marshals Mary Ann and Benjamin Buggs of Faith Food Friday. Musical performers, giant puppets, dancing horses, classic cars, costumed characters and city officials will march through the city, down Georgia St. and join the Mad Hatter July 4th Celebration at the waterfront.

The free daylong festivities will include music by six live bands, cultural performances, giant kites, a dog parade, adult & children's rides and activities, food tucks and an artisan craft beer and wine garden.

The Spirit Ship Celebration at the Mare Island Promenade will begin across the river at 5:30 p.m. It features funk, soul and R&B by the Project 4 Band and will end after dark with a drone light sky show depicting historic ships flying high over the Napa River.

There will be no fireworks over Mare Island this year, but Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will have nightly fireworks Friday through July 4, and then every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 5 during their Summer Nights Spectacular.

This evening, Poetry by the Bay will have an open mic event at the Mira Theatre, and Aki Kumar’s Bollywood Blues will be at the Empress Lounge.

Comedy Uncensored will liven up the Empress Lounge on Thursday with comedians Louis C, Mike Betancourt, Moe Gobena, Guile Mosher and Johnny Rios.

There will be live music Friday and Saturday at Bambino’s, The Mare Island Brewing Co. Taproom, Vino Godfather, The Empress Theatre and the Townhouse Cocktail Lounge.

On Sunday you can hear patriotic music at the Proud to be an American! Music Showcase at the Vallejo Veteran’s Memorial Building. Former Vallejo duo ManifestiV will be at IntegriTea in the evening as part of their west coast tour.

This is a great week for Baseball! The Vallejo Seaweed has a game at Wilson Park every night this week except for Sunday. Word on social media is that their concession stand isn’t ready, so bring your own beverages and snacks.

Wednesday, June 28

Vallejo Seaweed Baseball vs Bakersfield Train Robbers

The Vallejo Seaweed are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

• Wed, 6:35 to 10 p.m.
• Wilson Park
• 1007 Solano Ave.

Poetry by the Bay

Poetry By the Bay is back live to the Mira Theater! Brimg a poem to share or just come to listen

• Wed, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
• Mira Theatre
• 51 Daniels Ave.

Aki Kumar – Bollywood Blues

Aki Kumar plays a multi-cultural mash-up that sounds like no one else, yet never loses touch with the inspiration he draws from the blues.

• Wed, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Empress Theatre Lounge
• 324 Virginia St.

Thursday, June 29

Storytime at Children's Wonderland

Solano County Library  presents this free storytime program for kids.

• Thu, 11 to 11:45 am
• Children’s Wonderland
• 360 Glenn St.

Vallejo Seaweed Baseball vs Monterey Amberjacks

The Vallejo Seaweed are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

• Thu, 6:35 to 10 p.m.
• Wilson Park
• 1007 Solano Ave.

Comedy Uncensored with Louis C

A fresh line-up of the Bay Area’s best comics. Headliner Louis C will be joined by Mike Betancourt, Moe Gobena, Guile Mosher and Johnny Rios.

• Thu, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Empress Theatre Lounge
• 324 Virginia St.

Friday, June 30

Participatory Budgeting Voting ends June 30

This is the last day to vote for the three community projects you want to receive Participatory Budgeting funds.

• Fri, All Day
• Online

Remi Moulder Duo

Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing to the relaxing sounds of the Remi Moulder Duo.

• Fri, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Bambino’s
• 301 Georgia St. #122

Vallejo Seaweed Baseball vs Bakersfield Train Robbers

The Vallejo Seaweed are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

• Fri, 6:35 to 10 p.m.
• Wilson Park
• 1007 Solano Ave.

Dance to the Music - Sly and the Family Stone cover band

Dance To The Music personifies Sly Stone’s music with their production expertise and excellence as
performers, musicians, entertainers and vocalists.

• Fri, 8 to 10:30 p.m.
• Empress Theatre
• 330 Virginia St.

Diesel Dudes///Snowbeast///DJ Zero Effs benefiting Solano Pride Center

End pride month right and come support your local Solano Pride Center with this awesome  live industrial and EMS lineup! Diesel Dudes, Snowbeast and DJ Zero Effs.

• Fri, 8 p.m. to midnight
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Saturday, July 1

Bay Area Cinema - Final Call for Film and Video Submissions

Last day to submit your film or video for the September Art Walk show.

• Sat, All Day
• Online

Community Coffee Tasting

Mingle with friends and neighbors while sipping free coffee samples. There’s a new cafe at the roasting site with an espresso machine and an outdoor grill offering made-to-order crêpes.

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Moschetti Coffee
• 11 Sixth St. (Curtola Pkwy. & Solano Ave.)

D'Naturalz

Sip on a glass of Vino Godfather wine while enjoying the beautiful outdoor stage and being serenaded by the smooth sounds of D’Naturalz.

• Sat, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Vino Godfather Winery
• 1005 Walnut Ave. @ Kansas St.

Git With It Band

Git With It is a Bay Area cover band that ranges from rock, R&B, oldies, and pop.

• Sat, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Bambino’s
• 301 Georgia St. #122

Live Music Saturday with Mónica María

Mónica María’s music reflects her Californian roots mixed with traditional, earthly and contemporary sounds of Latin America.

• Sat, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Mare Island Brewing Co. Taproom
• 289 Mare Island Way

Vallejo Seaweed Baseball vs Bakersfield Train Robbers

The Vallejo Seaweed are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

• Sat, 6:35 to 10 p.m.
• Wilson Park
• 1007 Solano Ave.

Serve it to 'Em Saturdays

Ava LaShay hosts Serve it to ‘Em Saturdays drag show with Queera Nightly and Avery Night.

• Sat, 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Sunday, July 2

Kayak Lake Chabot

Kayaking is happening at Lake Chabot this weekend for sure! Kayak provided if you don’t have one. $10 suggested donation.

• Sun, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Lake Chabot
• Dan Foley Park

The Letting Go Experience

Come make art in a safe environment, to surrender to the process of being in a state of flow, to embrace the unknown, the unexpected, the wonders of doing art without expectations or judgment.

• Sun, noon to 4 p.m.
• Mare Island Art Studios
• 110 Pintado St.

Proud to be an American! Music Showcase

Bay Area Stage Productions brings together vocalists from all over the Bay Area to create a spectacular afternoon of patriotic music, from standards to contemporary.

• Sun, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
• The Vallejo Veteran’s Memorial Building
• 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane

ManifestiV with Moon Cries Blood and Air Lift Underground

ManifestiV performing live at IntegriTea with DJ music before and after show. Special guests Moon Cries Blood and Air Lift Underground join the night! -No Cover -All Ages “A Lady Lurid Production”

• Sun, 8 to 11 p.m.
• IntegriTea Art + Event Space
• 717 Marin St.

Monday, July 3

Vallejo Seaweed Baseball vs Lancaster Sound Breakers

The Vallejo Seaweed are a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

• Mon, 6:35 to 10 p.m.
• Wilson Park
• 1007 Solano Ave.

Townhouse Ramblers

Acoustic Evening of Americana, folk and blues featuring Don Bassey, Pato Milo, Jeff Campitelli, Rich Adams, Mark Reed, Eric Wood, Erin Bakke, plus some very special guests .

• Mon, 7 to 10 p.m.
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Tuesday, July 4

4th of July Parade

This year’s theme is American Dreamin.’ The parade will feature giant puppets, dancing horses, classic cars, costumed characters, musical performers, city officials and much more.

• Tue, 10 a.m. to noon
• Downtown Vallejo

Mad Hatter’s July 4th Waterfront Celebration

The Mad Hatter’s July 4th Waterfront Celebration on Vallejo Waterfront from 11:00 until the lighted drone show over Mare Island Straits. This year’s entertainment includes live bands Mother Muerte, Mothball Fleet, Willow Snags, Los Sindes, Spring Fling and Blue Cinema

• Tue, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Park
• 301 Mare Island Way

The Spirit Ship July 4th Celebration

Dance to Project 4 Band, Enjoy food and beverages, check out the new Drone Soccer exhibit, and watch the drone show light up the skies with depictions of historic Navy ships.

• Tue, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Mare Island Promenade
• 860 Nimitz Ave.