Upcoming Vallejo Events — clean air, book signings, art and music

VALLEJO — This week brings us back-to-back book releases and poetry, music styles from experimental to symphonic, a job fair, and informational webinars about how to protect yourself from air pollution.

For fans of written and spoken word art, Poetry by the Bay will sound off tonight at the Mira Theatre, then Art Beat poetry hour will air on Ozcat radio Thursday morning. Alibi Bookshop will hold a book signing event with several budding authors from Young Authors Press on Friday, and Anna Bergman and Alan Saint Clark will debut their new comic art book “CIVIL the story of Bayard Rustin” on Sunday at Ethnic Notions Book Store.

Vastly different musical experiences are available this week. On Saturday, Re:Sound Vibration, an immersive experience of sound and vision, will take place at a Mare Island warehouse, and the Vallejo Symphony will perform works by George Gershwin, George Antheil and Sergei Prokofiev on Saturday and Sunday at the Empress Theatre.

The Moschetti coffee roastery is trying something different during their free coffee tasting on Saturday morning with Liaison Noire – “A taste of Gothique,” which will feature “eccentric, peculiar, and odd creations” for sale, body painting, and a DJ playing goth dance tunes.

Vallejo’s own 5 Cent Coffee will play their off-kilter brand of junkyard blues at the Townhouse on Saturday afternoon at a farewell party for bartender Donna Finney, who is leaving her 25-year long bartender gig to spend time with her family on the East Coast.

The Vallejo Citizens Air Monitoring Network is holding informational webinars tonight and next Tuesday. Learn about why asthma rates in Vallejo are so high, and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

You can learn about how a dedicated group of inmates brought substance abuse counseling to a prison in the documentary film “the 50” at the Empress Theatre on Thursday. If you’re looking for work, check out the job fair at the Vallejo City Unified School District headquarters on Saturday.

The wildly popular biannual Greek Street Food Festival is happening at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday.

Artists will be happy to find great deals on art supplies on Saturday at ARC-Solano’s yard sale fundraiser for their Art@Art studio and gallery for artists with developmental disabilities. Then find inspiration for putting those supplies to use at the Mare Island Art Studios’ “Letting Go Art Experience” workshop and meditation.

Saturday is the last day to day to catch the "Our Ancestral Roots" Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit at the Vallejo Museum.

Check the list below for more great music and community events.

Wednesday, September 27

Ed Early Band

The Ed Early Band came together in late 1994. Doing private parties and small clubs they found a "certain magic" that has, over the past 14 years, made them a hard working blues band.

• Wed, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Empress Theatre Lounge
• 324 Virginia St.

Citizen Clean Air Monitoring Network - Informational Session

The Vallejo Citizens Air Monitoring Network (CAMN) is a neighborhood group concerned about asthma and air pollution. Join one of their informational sessions on Sept 27 or Oct 3 to find out why Vallejo's asthma rate is so high, and learn ways to lessen the impact of bad air.

• Wed, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Virtual Online Event

Poetry by the Bay

Open mic poetry. Bring a poem to share or just come to listen.

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

Thursday, September 28

Art Beat Radio Show – Poetry Hour

Poetry hour hosted by former Benicia Poet Laureate Tom Stanton and Ozcat DJ IMosaicmix

• Thurs, 10:30 a.m. to noon
• Ozcat Radio
• 89.5 FM KZCT

Storytime at Children's Wonderland

Join us and our friends from the Solano County Library for storytime.This is a free program offered to the community.

• Thurs, 11 a.m. to 11:45 am
• Children’s Wonderland
• 360 Glenn St.

The 50

"The 50" is a feature-length documentary about 50 men who embark on a radical journey to become some of the first incarcerated Substance Abuse Counselors in the country.

• Thurs, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
• Empress Theatre
• 330 Virginia St.

Friday, September 29

Vallejo City Unified School District Job Fair

Join us at the VCUSD administrative offices and have the opportunity to leave with a job offer. We provide outstanding benefits and, for select positions, offer flexible scheduling options.

• Fri, 10 a.m. to noon
• Vallejo City Unified School District – District Office
• 665 Walnut Ave.

Young Authors Press book signing

Local young authors will share original short stories, comical strips and novel excerpts.

• Fri, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
• Alibi Bookshop
• 624 Marin St.

Easy Jammers

Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing to the relaxing sounds of the Easy Jammers

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

Saturday, September 30

Community Coffee Tasting with ​Liaison Noire - "A Taste of Gothique"

Join us as we bring "A Taste of Gothique" to Moschetti's. The Bizarre Bazaar showcasing eccentric, peculiar, and odd creations By The Bizarre Artists Talent Society Bodypainting offered by the talented Anna Lea, and DJ Music with room for dancing. For your eating pleasure, Moschetti offers delicious crepes and waffles made to order.

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

Farmers' Market

Shop here for a great selection of California-grown greens, fruits & veggies, exotic varieties, as well as some nice specialty booths at  down-to-earth prices. t

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Downtown Vallejo
• Georgia and Marin

"Our Ancestral Roots" Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit

Honoring Hispanic and Latino Heritage, Art, Culture, and Traditions. Exhibit guest-curated by Marisela Barbosa and Mario Saucedo. This is that last day of this exhibit.

• Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
• 734 Marin St.

Art Yard Sale

Support the Art@Arc Studio and Art Gallery for artists with developmental disabilities. Frames, art books and gently used art materials.

• Sat, 10 a.m. to noon
• Arc-Solano
• 3272 Sonoma Blvd. Suite 4

Greek Street Food Fest 4!

Gather your friends and family to partake in a joyous celebration of Greek culture, where flavors, aromas, and traditions blend harmoniously. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a day of pure delight.

• Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saints Constantine and Helen
• 1224 Alabama St.

Meet Your Guidance Animal - A Letting Go Art Experience

Use acrylic paint to express your imagination from a meditation where you will encounter your current guide animal. Whatever comes up from this experience will be your inspiration to paint with acrylics on mixed media paper. No experience necessary. All materials included. 18 yrs old and older.

• Sat, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Mare Island Art Studios
• 110 Pintado St.

Pub Kats - High Energy Rock, Funk, Country, Dance Music

The Pub Kats are known for delivering good times through strong musicianship, crowd interaction, and great song selection with tons of variety.

• Sat, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Vino Godfather
• 1005 Walnut Ave.

5 Cent Coffee LIVE at The Townhouse!

Come on out to the Townhouse for a special performance by 5 Cent Coffee to see off Donna, the legendary bartender, on her next adventure. Come on down and get your Neo-skiffle Junkyard Blues fix!

• Sat, 2 to 5:30 p.m.
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

RE:SOUND VIBRATION

Come join us on Mare Island in Building 34 for an afternoon of sound, vision, and space with three performances by visiting artists. CGRSM, Tatsuya Nakatani and Sult. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

• Sat, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Building 34, Mare Island Historic Core
• 1024 Nimitz Ave.

Mark Hummel

Mark Hummel is considered one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. He has crafted his own trademark harmonica sound – a subtle combination of tone, phrasing and attack combined with a strong sense of swing.

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

Live Music Saturday with S.R. Laws

S.R. Laws serves up an original style of Rock, Roll, Rhythm, and Soul. His uplifting songs and heartfelt-inspiring performances allow him to connect with any toe-tapping crowd

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

Vallejo Symphony

Vallejo Symphony, Marc Taddei conducts Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, A Jazz Symphony by George Antheil and Symphony No 7, Op131 by Sergei Prokofiev. Featuring pianist Jeffrey LaDeur.

• Sat, 8 to 10 p.m.
• Empress Theatre
• 330 Virginia St.

Sunday, October 1

Kayak Practice and Fun

Paddle around Lake Chabot, kayak provided if you don’t have one. $10 suggested donation.

• Sun, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Lake Chabot
• Dan Foley Park

The Charlie Wade Blues Band

The Charlie Wade Blues Band is a 4 to 6 piece harmonica-based blues band that plays Chicago blues, Southern blues, West Coast Swing and a little jazz on top to sweeten up the groove.

• Sun, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Vino Godfather
• 1005 Walnut Ave. @ Kansas St.

Vallejo Symphony

Vallejo Symphony, Marc Taddei conducts Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, A Jazz Symphony by George Antheil and Symphony No 7, Op131 by Sergei Prokofiev. Featuring pianist Jeffrey LaDeur.

• Sun, 3 to 5 p.m.
• Empress Theatre
• 330 Virginia St.

Book release celebration

“CIVIL the story of Bayard Rustin” is a new comic art book about the civil rights leader by Anna Bergman and Alan Saint Clark. Reading, discussion and refreshments.

• Sun, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Ethnic Notions Gallery and Book Store
• 930 Marin St.

Monday, October 2

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, October 3

Citizen Clean Air Monitoring Network - Informational Session

The Vallejo Citizens Air Monitoring Network (CAMN) is a neighborhood group concerned about asthma and air pollution. Join one of their informational sessions on Sept 27 or Oct 3 to find out why Vallejo's asthma rate is so high, and learn ways to lessen the impact of bad air.

• Tues, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Virtual Online Event

Stand up Comedy with Phat Joe and Mathias Vasquez

Phat Joe and Mathias Vasquez join hosts Johnny Rios and Guile Mosher. Enjoy delicious Italian infused cuisine and an all-star lineup of comedians brought to you by Bay Area Comics.

• Tues, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Bambino’s
• 301 Georgia St. #122

Wednesday, October 4

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop is the perfect opportunity to meet Vallejo police officers in a relaxed atmosphere and ask about the department and initiatives. Share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas while enjoying complimentary coffee and refreshments.

• Wed, 9 a.m. to 10:00 am
• JFK Library – Vallejo Room
• 505 Santa Clara St.