Upcoming Vallejo Events – Visit ‘Treetopia’ and enjoy a Grateful Day on the Waterfront

VALLEJO — This week offers two comedy shows, the return of the August Summer Nights celebration downtown, three days of “Treetopia” on Mare Island, and a variety of live music and art shows — all bookended by two community town hall meetings.

Bay Area Comics features Jimmy Earll headlining the monthly show at the Empress Lounge on Thursday, and Saturday they’ll be joined at the Napa Smith Brewery by Mean Dave.

The first August Summer Nights event by Vallejo Main Street in over a decade will enliven the downtown streets every Thursday this month. Live music by Don Caprice and LJ Bryant and the Lost Art will kick off the festivities for the first event this week.

Treetopia is a three-day tree industry festival that starts Friday. The family event with games, education and entertainment takes place in Alden Park, and after-parties will be on the Mare Island promenade and the Admiral’s mansion on Friday and Saturday.

Fans of Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88 can catch them at Blue Rock Springs Park for the Bands and Brews 2023 event on Friday.

Deadheads will enjoy the “Grateful Day On The Waterfront” event on the Mare Island promenade on Sunday which features Cubensis: The Grateful Dead Experience, Grateful Brass by Jazz Mafia, The Alligators, Lovin’ Dead and Love Mischief.

The Reflective Art of an Indigenous People show at the Vallejo Museum features the works of local artists through Aug. 19. Meet the artists at an opening reception this Saturday.

Visions of the Wild has opened a Call for Art for their show in October. Winners will receive a $1,000 stipend to depict an environmental hero. The application deadline is Friday Aug. 11.

California Sen. Bill Dodd and U.S. Rep. John Garamendi are holding an open house this evening to talk about key issues in their North Bay districts.

The Vallejo Police Department will host a community discussion on proposed changes to their response to alarm calls next Tuesday.

Recreational opportunities range from Tai Chi to kayaking, and live music genres span from blues, classic rock and Soul to metal and goth. Check the listings below for details.

Wednesday, August 2

Visions of the Wild call for Art

The Visions of the Wild Festival and the U.S. Forest Service invite artists from Vallejo and Benicia to submit artwork to our juried art exhibition, Environmental Heroes. Artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their work. Winners will receive a stipend of $1,000 and must complete their piece by Oct. 7 to be included in the festival Oct. 13 – 15.

• Now through Fri, Aug.11
• visionsofthewild.org

Sen. Dodd Hosts Vallejo Open House with Rep. John Garamendi

Come introduce yourself to talk about key issues in our North Bay districts, and learn about public services available to you. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

• Wed, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Vallejo District Office | Congressman John Garamendi
• 420 Virginia St., Suite 1C

A.J.Crawdaddy

AJ is most well-known for his work with the Marin based pop group, Pablo Cruise. He has played with multiple West Coast Blues artists including Finis Tasby, King Earnest, JJ Bad Boy Jones and Roy Gains.

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

Thursday, August 3

Storytime at Children's Wonderland

Solano County Library presents this free storytime program for kids.

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

August Summer Nights - Don Caprice/LJ Bryant and the Lost Art

Come out and celebrate, Vallejo! - Live Music by Don Caprice and LJ Bryant and the Lost Art. Food trucks and vendors, beer and wine garden, and kids’ activities, too.

• Thurs, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Downtown Vallejo
• Georgia and Marin St.

Comedy Uncensored with Jimmy Earll

Headliner is Jimmy Earll, a touring comic who has headlined every major club in California. Comedians Calen Sings, Jose Contreras and hosts Jonny Rios and  Guile Mosher guarantee an evening of laughs.

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

Friday, August 4

Treetopia

Treetopia is a tree event experience that merges education, fun, family & entertainment into one giant 3-day event that all can enjoy! Combining Jambo-style games, Arborfest-style education, and A Plus-style action into one magical event.

• Fri, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Alden Park and the Mare Island Promenade

Live Music at Bambino's

Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing to a live band most Fridays at Bambino's! Details are usually posted on Bambino's Facebook page late in the week.

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

Bands and Brews - Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88

Free event Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s take their inspiration from the great jump n’ boogie outfits and swingin’ little big bands of the 40’s,.

• Fri, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Blue Rock Springs Park
• 650 Columbus Pkwy.

On Golden Pond

Themes of mortality, family relationships, marriage, and generations all play out at Norman and Ethel Thayer’s small lake house in Maine beside Golden Pond

• Fri, 8 to 10 p.m.
• Bay Area Stage Theatre
• 515 Broadway St.

Reflection Goth Night

DJ Owen Owington Owensford presented by Its Danse Macabre. All ages, no cover.

• Fri, 9 p.m. to midnight
• IntegriTea Art + Event Space
• 717 Marin St.

Saturday, August 5

Treetopia

Treetopia is a tree event experience that merges education, fun, family & entertainment into one giant 3-day event that all can enjoy! Combining Jambo-style games, Arborfest-style education, and A Plus-style action into one magical event.

• Sat, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Alden Park and the Admiral’s Mansion
• Mare Island

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, and now, waffles!

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

Active August - Tai Chi

Active August Saturday morning series for adults at the library begins this week with Tai Chi.

• Sat, 10 a.m. to 11:00 am
• John F. Kennedy Library
• 505 Santa Clara St.

Curious Creatures Art Show

Textile Art by Konnie May and Mixed Media Mosaics by Sherry Tobin Haney.

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

Delta Wires

Delta Wires is a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns, high energy blues band. Food by Q’s Halal Mediterranean cuisine, and of course, Vino Godfather wine.

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

The Reflective Art of an Indigenous People - Opening Reception

Askari Sowonde Productions presents The Reflective Art of an Indigenous People. This exhibit features Leo Rodas, Midge Wagner, Malis Bee, Melissa Berrios, Penny Henry, Edward Frank, Mario Saucedo, Alicia Gomez, Veronica Lindsey, Leatrice Mikkelsen and more.

• Sat, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
• 734 Marin St.

Live Music at Bambino's

Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing to a live band most  Saturdays at Bambino's! Details are usually posted on Bambino's Facebook page late in the week.

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

Tori Roze & Johnny Alexander

Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander are members of an original funky soul-jazz band called Tori Roze and The Hot Mess.

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

Kick Back and Laugh - Standup Comedy Showcase

Come grab some beer, grub and enjoy the antics of Mean Dave, Artie Valenzuela, Connor Lonsdale, and your hosts Jonny Rios and Guile Mosher

• Sat, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Napa Smith Brewery
• 101 Yolano Dr.

On Golden Pond

Themes of mortality, family relationships, marriage, and generations all play out at Norman and Ethel Thayer’s small lake house in Maine beside Golden Pond

• Sat, 8 to 10 p.m.
• Bay Area Stage Theatre
• 515 Broadway St

Serve it to 'Em Saturdays

Ava LaShay hosts the Serve it to 'Em Saturdays drag show,

• Sat, 10:30 p.m to 1:00 am
• Townhouse Cocktail Lounge
• 401A Georgia St.

Sunday, August 6

Treetopia

Treetopia is a tree event experience that merges education, fun, family & entertainment into one giant 3-day event that all can enjoy! Combining Jambo-style games, Arborfest-style education, and A Plus-style action into one magical event.

• Sun, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Alden Park
• 8th St. at Walnut Ave., Mare Island

Kayak Practice and Fun

Starting early at 10 a.m. to avoid the heat this week. Kayak provided if you don’t have one. $10 suggested donation. Time and location subject to changes in the weather. Check the Facebook Kayaking Biking group for updates.

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

Curious Creatures Art Show

Textile Art by Konnie May and Mixed Media Mosaics by Sherry Tobin Haney.

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

Grateful Day On The Waterfront 2023

This all-ages music festival will feature local food & drinks, craft vendors, Burning Man Art, and performances by: Cubensis: The Grateful Dead Experience, Grateful Brass by Jazz Mafia, The Alligators, Lovin’ Dead and Love Mischief.

• Sun, 1 to 9 p.m.
• Mare Island Promenade
• 850 Nimitz Ave.

Hell on Wheels and other bands

Hell on Wheels is a blues-based hard rock band capable of causing powder burns.

• Sun, 1 to 6 p.m.
• 707 ChopA Sk8
• 1608 Sonoma Blvd.

On Golden Pond

Themes of mortality, family relationships, marriage, and generations all play out at Norman and Ethel Thayer’s small lake house in Maine beside Golden Pond

• Sun, 3 to 5 p.m.
• Bay Area Stage Theatre
• 515 Broadway St.

Monday, August 7

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, August 8

Vallejo Police Department Community Town Hall

The department will host a community discussion on the proposed changes to responding to alarm calls for service.

• Tues, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Vallejo City Hall – Vallejo Room
• 505 Santa Clara St., below the library