Upcoming Vallejo Events — New Year Celebrations

VALLEJO — New Year’s Eve is approaching and there are a plethora of celebrations happening around Vallejo to celebrate. 

The Camp Jeff Band will ring in the new year with classic rock at The Empress Theatre, and debut the theater’s new sound system. The band includes former members of iconic bands Boston, Starship, Eddie Money and Big Brother and the Holding Company. $39 general admission.

DJ Quelly Quell will ring in the New Year at My Office Bar and Grill, $10 cover, and DJ Oras will be spinning at Gentleman Jim's, $5 cover charge after 11:30 p.m.

The Coco Sweet event space will host a Caribbean New Years Eve Party for ages 18 and over, with hookah smoking, food, drink, and music by DJ Zoe, DJ Douss and DJ Dave. $33.85 general admission. 

Chris' Club will count down the close of 2024 with a Black and Gold New Year's Party with music by DJ Hyphee. Champagne or tequila toasts at midnight. A black and gold dress code will be strictly enforced. $10 cover charge.

Then on Sunday, Vallejo's own LaRussell will hold his first of a series of Sunday afternoon shows at the Empress Theatre, where he’ll be joined onstage by Ron Funches and Twista. The rap icon will be back on Jan. 12 with Lea Jena, and return on Jan. 26 with the Collab Choir. LaRussell and his Good Compenny Collective are pioneering offer-based admission. Pay what you can afford, but please consider the artist's time, effort, energy and travel expenses.

Also on Sunday afternoon, at St Peter’s Chapel on Mare Island, The Mare Island Historic Park foundation will host “Kamikaze!” a historical talk by Dr. Rob Hoffman that spans eight decades of military history, from a pivotal amphibious operation in the 1940s to the high desert of Nevada during the peak of the Cold War era. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

These are just some highlights of upcoming events. Scroll down the list below for more live music, art and recreational activities, and check our events page for late-breaking updates.

Monday, December 30

Movement with Mary Jane

Movement with Mary Jane is a guided movement flow to enhance the mind, body, spirit connection. This is an infused experience for people 21 and over, exceptions made if you have a doctor’s recommendation. 6 to 7 p.m. is the "Inhale Session", where we vaporize our herbal allies and unwind over freshly brewed tea. 7 to 8 p.m. is the "Exhale Flow", where we center in our breath and find balance in our bodies through a guided series of yoga-inspired movements and stretches, moving into gentle, breath-informed dance.

• Mon, 6 to 9 p.m.
• IntegriTea
• 717 Marin St., Vallejo

Tuesday, December 31

Vallejo CreativiTea Club

Get together with your downtown arts community to work side by side on art projects while sipping tea and listening to music. Bring a project you're working on, or get inspired to start something fresh. We will have some art supplies available. Free event open to all ages and skill levels. Free event, donations appreciated.

• Tues, 6 to 9 p.m.
• IntegriTea
• 717 Marin St., Vallejo

New Year's Party with DJ Quelly Quell

Ring in the New Year at My Office with with DJ Quelly Quell!

• Tue, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• My Office Bar & Grill
• 2414 Sacramento St., Vallejo

New Year's Eve with DJ Oras

Join us in welcoming the New Year 2025 with Oras Washington Entertainment. Karaoke +, Dress to impress! Complimentary Champagne at midnight, free parking, $5 cover after 11:30pm.

• Tues, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Gentleman Jim's
• 1324 Lincoln Rd. E, Vallejo

Caribbean New Years Eve Party

Get ready to dance the night away, enjoy delicious food, and toast to the new year with your friends. It's going to be a night to remember, filled with music, laughter, and good vibes. Music by DJ Zoe, DJ Douss and DJ Dave. Hookah, food, drink. Ages 18 and over.

• Tues, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Coco Sweet
• 333 Georgia St., Vallejo

Countdown 707 New Year's Party

As Christmas ends and 2024 comes to a close... in the 707 we gonna enter 2025 with a BANG at the Chris' Club with our own Black and Gold New Year's Party! DJ Hyphee @hypheethedj on the 1s and 2s gon’ lead us into the new year with Champagne toasts on the Countdown. Leave the mess of 2024 behind and bring in your new beginnings and loved ones! 707 y'all know where to be at. Black and gold dress code and security strictly enforced. Entry is just $10. all night!! Let's have us a time!

• Tues, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Chris' Club
• 656 Benicia Rd., Vallejo

Camp Jeff Band

Local favorite, Camp Jeff Band includes former members of internationally famous iconic bands Boston, Starship, Eddie Money, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Shania Twain, Duo De Twang offering their take on well known songs that will make for a fun night of dancing and entertainment. This concert will be the grand unveiling of the Empress Theatre’s new state-of-the-art sound system!

• Tues, 9:30 p.m. to midnight
• Empress Theatre
• 330 Virginia St., Vallejo

Wednesday, January 1

Vallejo Run Club

Join the Vallejo Run Club on our weekly Saturday morning and Wednesday evening runs. Our group meets, rain or shine, next to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. We run 1-3 easy miles. Beginners to ultra marathoners welcome.

• Wed, 6:20 to 7:20 p.m.
• Vallejo Ferry Terminal
• 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

Saturday, January 4

Vallejo Run Club

Join the Vallejo Run Club on our weekly Saturday morning and Wednesday evening runs. Our group meets, rain or shine, next to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. We run 1-3 easy miles. Beginners to ultra marathoners welcome!

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

Farmers’ Market

Shop here for a great selection of California-grown greens, fruits & veggies, as well as some nice specialty booths with baked goods, tamales and food trucks with down-to-earth prices. Sometimes you can find local honey, homemade soap and other goodies here.

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

Community Coffee Tasting - Live music by Sobre Cuerdas

Sample coffee from around the world, browse crafts and confections by local vendors, or enjoy made-to order crêpes while listening to mellow reggae -pop fusion by the Sobre Cuerdas duo.

• Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Moschetti Coffee Roaster
• 11 6th St., Vallejo

Kitty Meet and Greet – Pet Adoptions

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

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

Byran Girard Jazz Trio

Saxophonist Bryan Girard will be joined by two other great jazz musicians at Manny's on the Vallejo waterfront. Along with a spectacular waterfront view and free parking, Manny’s offers dinner at reasonable prices and, of course, a full bar. Advance dinner reservations recommended.

• Sat, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Manny's Steakhouse
• 295 Mare Island Way, Vallejo

Red's Blues

Join us in another fun filled evening as Red's Blues graces our stage yet again. They will be hosting a night filled with your favorite covers ranging from Americana Roots, traditional blues, country & more!

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

Sunday, January 5

La Russell

Vallejo's own rapper LaRussell performs with Ron Funches and Twista. LaRussell and his independent collective, Good Compenny, are pioneering change within the hip-hop industry. They are supporting independent artists without requiring them to give up ownership of their art. LaRussell has a knack for simplifying the most complex experiences and making them feel relevant to the listener.

• Sun, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Empress Theatre
• 330 Virginia St., Vallejo

Speaker Series: Kamikaze!

Embark with Dr. Rob Hoffman of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory on a historical journey spanning eight decades, from a pivotal amphibious operation in the 1940s to the high desert of Nevada during the peak of the Cold War era. Prior to the Allied landings on the Philippines, the Japanese employed Kamikaze pilots in a devastating aerial campaign during a naval battle, which ultimately became the deadliest in naval history.

• Sun, 3 to 4 p.m.
• St.Peter's Chapel
• 1181 Walnut Ave, Vallejo

Monday, January 6

Movement with Mary Jane

Movement with Mary Jane is a guided movement flow to enhance the mind, body, spirit connection. This is an infused experience for people 21 and over, exceptions made if you have a doctor’s recommendation. 6 to 7 p.m. is the "Inhale Session", where we vaporize our herbal allies and unwind over freshly brewed tea. 7 to 8 p.m. is the "Exhale Flow", where we center in our breath and find balance in our bodies through a guided series of yoga-inspired movements and stretches, moving into gentle, breath-informed dance.

• Mon, 6 to 9 p.m.
• IntegriTea
• 717 Marin St., Vallejo

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., Vallejo

‌A more current list of upcoming events can be found here.

Submit your event listings for inclusion to events@vallejosun.com

Editor's note — this story was updated to add the New Year's Eve party at My Office Bar and Grill