Upcoming Vallejo Events — “Fun Home” musical opens at the Vallejo Museum

VALLEJO — This week brings a new play to the Vallejo Museum, a Second Friday Art Walk bursting with live music, and the debut of 2^nd Saturday’s Small Business Market on the waterfront.

“Fun Home”, a musical play adapted from Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel opens at the Vallejo Museum on Friday, and will run through April 20. The coming of age story performed by On the Fringe Visual and Performing Arts explores sexual identity and family secrets.

With warmer weather and lengthening daylight, Friday’s Art Walk will expand with a bounty of live music both indoors and out throughout Vallejo’s downtown. Genres span from an open mic cypher to mellow acoustic guitar. 

The Temple Arts Loft Gallery will host “Visual and Verse” during Art Walk to celebrate Vallejo’s newly installed Poet Laureates, Jacalyn Eyvonne and Kathleen Herrmann. Their words will intertwine with the visual art on display, creating a multi-sensory experience that reflects the richness of Vallejo’s creative spirit. 

2^nd Saturdays Small Business Market debuts on the Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green, with local vendors and artisans, food and drink, live music, and guest Djs. This new event will return to the waterfront every second Saturday through September. Update: Arpril's 2^nd Saturdays event is canceled due to rain. The first event will be held in May.

The Solano County Fairgrounds will host two fun events this weekend. Circus on Ice will hold two shows of elegant ballet combined with traditional circus acts on Saturday evening. Pangora’s Box will bring handmade oddities to the Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. 

The Oakland Jazz Choir will fill St. Peter’s Chapel on Mare Island with five and six-part harmonies on Sunday afternoon. Enjoy original and contemporary arrangements from the bebop era to jazz and modern pop under the historic chapel’s Tiffany stained glass windows.

Two worthy fundraisers will take place on Sunday. Miss Vallejo/Tri-City Sydney Allen is holding a Crown & Sash Tea fundraiser at Zio Fraedos in the afternoon. Meet Allen and learn about her experience in the Miss America organization.

Half of the proceeds will support Allen’s participation in the Miss California competition in June, the rest will go to the Miss Vallejo/Tri-City scholarship organization.

Then on Sunday evening, the VEONA Children’s Choir will host a Masked Melody Gala & Auction at Savage and Cooke on Mare Island. Enjoy live performances, silent and live auctions and excellent food and drink while helping to support the nonprofit’s mission to make music education accessible.

These are just some highlights from a long list of events happening this week. Be sure to check the list below for more live music, art and recreational activities.

Wednesday, April 10

Vallejo Run Club

Join the Vallejo Run Club on our weekly Saturday morning and Wednesday evening runs. Our group meets each Saturday morning, rain or shine, next to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.

• Wed, 6:20 pm to 7:20 pm
• Vallejo Ferry Terminal
• 289 Mare Island Way

Andy Santana and the West Coast Playboys

Veteran West Coast musician Andy Santana is a smooth, dynamic vocalist and harmonica player with a sophisticated urban style. He is also an accomplished songwriter/guitarist with an unusual gift for lyrics and is proficient at creating powerful melodies.

• Wed, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Empress Theatre Lounge
• 324 Virginia St.

Wednesday Night Open Mic

A friendly space for both beginning performers and seasoned professionals. Comedians and poets also welcome.

• Wed, 8 to 11 p.m.
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Thursday, April 11

Art Beat Radio Show – Literary Dialogues with Nina Serrano

Accomplished Vallejo author Nina Serrano interviews a literary guest

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

Adult Craft Club - Make It Together

A guided start-to-finish craft night every second Thursday of the month. Each month the JFK library plans a different craft to make together.

• Thurs, 6 to 7 p.m.
• John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St.

Friday, April 12

Coffee With GVRD General Manager & Office Remodel Sneak Peak

You are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee or cocoa with the General Manager and get a sneak peak of our newly renovated registration office before the official reopening!

• Fri, 11 a.m. to noon
• Greater Vallejo Recreation District Office (GVRD)
• 395 Amador St.

The Makery: Open Use Hours & Make it Fridays!

The Makery! Equipment includes: 3D printer, vinyl cutter, digital production equipment, and much more! Drop-in and discover what we have, or make an appointment to use specific equipment.

• Fri, 2 to 4:45 pm
• John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St.

2nd Friday Art Walk with live music!

Lots of live music will be happening at this Art Walk! The Neighborhood Plant Dealer  in the Georgia Street breezeway will have Monstera Music Mixer, LaDell's Shoes with have an open mic cypher hosted by the Free Music Collective, Sobre Cuerdas will perform in the Anchor Pantry entryway, and Mr. Chubs at TreeBed Design, to name a few.

• Fri, 5 to 9 p.m.
• Downtown Vallejo
• Georgia and Marin Streets

Pizza and Paint in the Park

It’s time to show off your artistic skills with pizza and painting at the park! Canvas and paint will be provided.

• Fri, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Children’s Wonderland
• 360 Glenn St.

Art Extravaganza - Artist Reception

The American Canyon Arts Foundation will open their annual extravaganza with an artist reception. This year the theme is Cultural Diversity. The show includes oils and acrylics, watercolors, pastels and inks, as well as photography, computer art and sculptures. The show will also be open on Saturday.

• Fri, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Napa Junction Community Center
• 300 Napa Junction Rd.
• American Canyon

Live Music with Kyle Turner

Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing to the smooth sounds of bassist and vocalist Kyle Turner.

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

Visual & Verse poetry and art showcase

Vallejo 2nd Friday Art Walk Celebrates the vibrant creativity of our local Artists and the recent installation of Vallejo's two esteemed Poet Laureates. This eagerly anticipated event promises to be a celebration of artistic expression and community spirit.

• Fri, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Temple Art Lofts Gallery
• 340 Virginia St.

Art Walk Party with Air Lift Underground and David El 3-Oh!

IntegriTea will feed your head with hot, organic, nootropic teas and fresh, original music by Air Lift Underground, David El 3-Oh! and a special, late-night set from DJ Ennui Goa.  

• Fri, 7 to midnight
• IntegriTea Art + Event Space
• 717 Marin St.

Fun Home

Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. It tells the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined the author’s family and her life.

• Fri, 7 to 10 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
• 734 Marin St.

80's Night with DJ Zero Effs

DJ Zero Effs takes you back to the 80s every second Friday after Art Walk

• Fri, 8:30 to 11:45 pm
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Saturday, April 13

Vallejo Run Club

Join the Vallejo Run Club on our weekly Saturday morning and Wednesday evening runs. Our group meets each Wednesday evening, rain or shine, next to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.

• Sat, 8 a.m. to 9:00 am
• Vallejo Ferry Terminal
• 289 Mare Island Way

Community Coffee Tasting

Sample coffee from around the world, browse crafts and confections by local vendors, or enjoy made-to order crêpes.

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Moschetti Coffee
• 11 Sixth St.

Farmers' Market

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

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

Pangora's Box: An Oddities Market

Yes, that is PanGORa (think blood and gore). Weird handmade oddities & endless imagination combine in an epic shopping experience of the strange and unusual. This is a new adventure where all of your dreams (and nightmares) can come true.

• Sat, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Solano County Fairgrounds
• 900 Fairgrounds Drive

College & Career Exploration: Explore Your Future!

Do you have a teen that you want to go to college but don’t know where to start? Then come join us for this one-day college fair event where participants will engage with colleges and trade schools and learn more about financial aid and managing their finances! Ages 14-18

• Sat, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Vallejo Community Center
• 225 Amador St.

Canceled due to rain - 2nd Saturday’s Vallejo

Shop small, support local and come check out everything from new food and drinks, treats, trends, designers, craft makers, artists, collectors, live music, guest DJs, service and more!

• Sat, noon to 5 p.m.
• Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Park
• 301 Mare Island Way

Kitty Meet and Greet - pet adoptions

Come meet your next best friend! Evening appointments also available. All cats and kittens who are adopted out through Community Cat Advocates have been tested, vaccinated to age appropriate levels, microchipped and spayed or neutered.

• Sat, noon to 3 p.m.
• PetSmart
• 952 Admiral Callaghan Lane

Canceled - Poetry in Notion

Join Vallejo’s Co-Poets Laureate Jacalyn Eyvonne and Kathleen Herrmann for a casual read around poetry circle. Bring some poetry to share or just come and listen! Meets in the Program Room.

• Sat, noon to 2 p.m.
• John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St.

Portals - Fiber Expressions Art Quilters

Every stitch tells a story and every quilt unveils a gateway to imagination. Step into a mesmerizing realm of creativity at Portals, where the Fiber Expressions group explores this fascinating and multifaceted theme.

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

Canceled due to rain - Ariel Marin - Funkin Fantastic Dance Party!

Ariel Marin is a refreshingly eclectic powerhouse songstress with a 5 octave range. Ariel’s award-winning multi-genre band plays it all, from Fleetwood Mac to Motown, Sade to Lynyrd Skynrd, Journey to The Eagles, Chaka Khan to top 40 radio hits.

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

Art Extravaganza - Art Show and Cultural Program

The American Canyon Arts Foundation show includes oils and acrylics, watercolors, pastels and inks, as well as photography, computer art and sculptures. This year the theme is Cultural Diversity. The Cultural Program will start at 4pm, and will include a number of cultural dances and ethnic cuisine.

• Sat, 1 to 8 p.m.
• Napa Junction Community Center
• 300 Napa Junction Rd.
• American Canyon

Circus on Ice

Come and enjoy our elegant ballet on Synthetic Ice combined with magnificent traditional circus acts. It is a magical performance for all ages!

• Sat, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• Solano County Fairgrounds
• 900 Fairgrounds Drive

Groovy Judy Band

Groovesters! Join us for a fun and funky live performance as we shake Bambino's! Bring your appetite, invite your friends, and enjoy groovy classic rock covers & originals while dining on delectable Italian cuisine!  

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

Live Music Saturday with Nicholas Lefler

A modern one man band, Nicholas mixes live loops to create sultry compositions right before your eyes.

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

Circus on Ice

Come and enjoy our elegant ballet on Synthetic Ice combined with magnificent traditional circus acts. It is a magical performance for all ages!

• Sat, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Solano County Fairgrounds
• 900 Fairgrounds Drive

Fun Home

Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. It tells the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined the author’s family and her life.

• Sat, 7 to 10 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
• 734 Marin St.

A Night of Spectacular Duos

A Night of Spectacular Duos" features The Young Fables, Honey of the Heart, and Complicated Animals. All three duo's will perform in a round robin style, where they take turns sharing their songs and stories with the audience. Their music styles include country, folk, soul, pop, and bossa nova.

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

A Pryor Engagement

The smooth sounds of Jonathan Pryor & A Pryor Engagement return to Gentleman Jim's.

• Sat, 9 to midnight
• Gentleman Jim’s
• 1324 Lincoln Rd. E.

Townhouse Divas Drag Show

Come join Vicodonia Knightingale, Charity Kase and Holotta Tymes every 2nd and 4th Saturday night at the Townhouse Cocktail Lounge! These are the Divas you want to see!

• Sat, 10:30 to midnight
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Sunday, April 14

Kayak Practice and Fun

Paddle around Lake Chabot, an easy, fun kayaking site that’s safe for beginners. Kayak provided if you don’t have one. $10 suggested donation. Check the Facebook Kayaking Biking group for updates. Dates and times may vary because of weather or volunteer availability.

• Sun, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Lake Chabot
• Dan Foley Park
• 1461 N. Camino Alto

Pangora's Box: An Oddities Market

Yes, that is PanGORa (think blood and gore). Weird handmade oddities & endless imagination combine in an epic shopping experience of the strange and unusual. This is a new adventure where all of your dreams (and nightmares) can come true.

• Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Solano County Fairgrounds
• 900 Fairgrounds Drive

Jazz Sunday with vocalist Carmen Lauren

Vocalist Carmen Lauren, Greg Sankovich and Gerry Kennett perform as part of the Second Sunday Jazz series at Bambino's in Vallejo. Free show with brunch. 

• Sun, noon to 3 p.m.
• Bambino’s
• 301 Georgia St. #122

Miss Vallejo/Tri-City's Crown & Sash Tea Fundraiser

Support Miss Vallejo/Tri-City Sydney Allen as she represents Vallejo, Benicia and American Canyon in the Miss California competition. Tickets are $75.

• Sun, noon to 3 p.m.
• Zio Freados
• 23 Harbor Way

Portals - Fiber Expressions Art Quilters

Every stitch tells a story and every quilt unveils a gateway to imagination. Step into a mesmerizing realm of creativity at Portals, where the Fiber Expressions group explores this fascinating and multifaceted theme.

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

Next Episode

Next Episode is a Bay Area Party Band specializing in energetic dance, pop, and smooth grooves and appeals to both older and younger generations.

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

Music at the Chapel Presents The Oakland Jazz Choir

New Singers! New Songs! Come hear the Oakland Jazz Choir in this beautiful, historic chapel. OJC delivers exquisite 5 and 6 part harmonies, performing original and contemporary arrangements from the bebop era to jazz and pop of the modern day.

• Sun, 3 to 6 p.m.
• St. Peter’s Chapel
• 1181 Walnut Ave.

Masked Melody Gala & Auction

VOENA's Masked Melody Gala & Auction will support their unique children's choir. VOENA teaches children 5-18 from various backgrounds and is dedicated to making music education accessible. Enjoy live performances, a silent and live auction, excellent food and drinks, and the opportunity to impact young lives.

• Sun, 5 to 9 p.m.
• Savage & Cooke
• 1097 Nimitz Ave.

AJAR and Mother Muerte

Punky,  grungy music. Live at the Townhouse

• Sun, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Monday, April 15

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 - now 1st & 3rd Mondays

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

Tuesday, April 16

"I Need A Mic" writing workshop

Poet Ray Davis hosts the I Need a Mic writing workshop. Writers of all genres welcome.

• Tues, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St.

Campanelli Youth Chorus after-school class

Campanelli Youth Chorus is an after-school class that offers an enriching choral education and performance experience to school-age children, ages 7 and older. No audition or previous music experience is required.

• Tues, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Vallejo Community Center
• 225 Amador St.

Family Friendly Comedy

Bay Area Comics - Family Friendly comedy and Italian inspired cuisine - first and third Tuesdays at Bambino's. No cover with dinner.

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

Editor's note — this story was updated to note some event cancellations.