The first Wednesday of every month is game night in the Program Room at the JFK Library. Join us at 5:30 PM for board games and other activities. 

If you have a game you would like to try out, we encourage you to bring it!

Hello all needlework and fiber art enthusiasts! Come join us for our monthly yarn & thread week every 1st Thursday of the month. All experience levels welcome, we will learn together while we work. Some materials available while supplies last.

Our Monthly Collage Workshop at The Exchange.

Transform forgotten fragments into fresh narratives in our monthly collage workshop. Each session offers a chance to explore new techniques, experiment with composition, and create something uniquely yours in good company.

Erik Yates’ wide-open blend of soul, lyrical bluegrass and Americana has garnered him fans nationwide through both his solo recordings and his steady contributions to six-piece powerhouse Hot Buttered Rum.

Great way to travel: SF Bay Ferry.

Local History being made and taught!

Join us for breakfast, a presentation on the Black Panther Party’s history, and a hands-on writing and illustration workshop inspired by the Black Panther Party newspaper.

Grimoire's Gothic Market - Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Classic Horror, and American Horror Story, Our Goth & Halloween Horror Exhibition is a folklore-themed market that works to bring together various aspects of Halloween, horror, witches, vampires, classic monsters, tall tales, campfire stories, couture, the supernatural, strange things, & dark fairytale works (crystals, plushies, candles, herbology, hand-made goods, fragrances, & professional businesses). Tradeshow. Gothic or Formal Attire Encouraged, but not required.

Make a cute heart shaped pillow with the local community organization, Angels With Heart. They will lead teens and older kids in a pillow making activity just in time for Valentine's Day.  Materials provided.

Celebrate Valentine's Day your way! Join us for a creative workshop where you'll carve your own block and print a set of unique cards. Whether you're crafting heartfelt messages for your sweetheart, fun cards for friends, or playful anti-valentines with attitude, this class has you covered.

Re:Sound Migration - Come join us on Mare Island in Building 34 for an afternoon of sound & space with three performances by Bay Area artists

Hop on the SF Bay Ferry!

Let's Glow! Come play dodgeball with the family in the new GVRD Sports Gym! Put on something neon, play with family, and get competitive while fully submerged in a cool, glow in the dark ambiance. Come on in! Dodgeballs provided!

Ages 6+

2nd Planet, discovered in the year 2000, is a diverse music experience specializing in the styles of contemporary jazz, rock, r&b and funk. The San Francisco Bay area based band consist of 4 musicians who will utilize their creative gifts to electrify music listeners with their original brand of music as displayed in the band’s first CD release “Beyond the Surface” and their second release titled “The Next Level”.

AZ/DZ performing the entire “HIGHWAY TO HELL” album, plus another set of high voltage rock n’ roll.
Celebrating the raw power, grit, and full-throttle electricity of AC/DC, AZ/DZ brings the
thunder to every stage. Formed in 2010 and featuring veteran musicians from some of the Bay Area’s
most respected bands, AZ/DZ has been delivering packed-house, high-energy shows for over a decade.
Their mission is simple: **recreate the full sound, swagger, and blow-the-roof-off energy of an
authentic AC/DC concert experience

Jump on the Ferry!

Grimoire's Gothic Market - Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Classic Horror, and American Horror Story, Our Goth & Halloween Horror Exhibition is a folklore-themed market that works to bring together various aspects of Halloween, horror, witches, vampires, classic monsters, tall tales, campfire stories, couture, the supernatural, strange things, & dark fairytale works (crystals, plushies, candles, herbology, hand-made goods, fragrances, & professional businesses). Tradeshow. Gothic or Formal Attire Encouraged, but not required.

Vallejo Offers Value Based Hotel Deals

Super Bowl LX - Game Day
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Levi's Stadium

Each new moon, we gather to connect, reflect, and set intentions in good company. This gentle evening ritual has been nurturing our community through seasons of change, offering a monthly pause to breathe, share, and draw strength from each other.

Make yourself a scrunchie (or a few) in this beginner-friendly sewing program. We will be providing all materials, and machines but if you already have any fabric you want to use, please feel free to bring it. Provided fabric consists of stable wovens such as quilting cotton.

If you are a kid or a teen interested in this program, we will be hosting teen version March 24th, and a kid's version March 25th.

Join us on Tuesday, February 10th to create your very own Valentine cards. We will also be making 2026 vision boards.

Please join us for an hour of yoga meditation every Tuesday. Know and experience the true meaning of Yoga during a weekly Sahaja Yoga session. All are welcome.

Enjoy a warm cup of coffee, delicious pastries, and a variety of puzzles and games while meeting new friends. It's a wonderful way to start your day and make new connections in a welcoming environment. Best of all, it’s completely free!

Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 9am-10:30am

Ages 55+

FREE

In collaboration with Solano County Animal Control, kids and families are invited to read aloud to adoptable animals, helping them feel loved while building reading confidence.

Come boogie with me at the library for an upbeat workout, jamming to some Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, and Bollywood tunes. Light Cardio Class 1: 5:15 - 6:15pm Cardio Dance Fitness: 6:30 - 7:30pm

This guided review of legacy poets from around the world is an intimate exploration group, meeting to review many fine & famous (or infamous, or not-so-famous) poets of the past & present who have left a mark on literature, the art of poetry, and society as a whole.

Each month we gather to transform humble materials into beautifully crafted brooms that’ll make your everyday cleanup feel like an upgrade. Whether you’re drawn to classic corn brooms, sleek hearth sweepers, or want to design something that’s never been seen before- there’s a spot at the workbench with your name on it.

No prior experience needed! Our crew of makers ranges from first-time crafters to seasoned hands, all sharing the same mission: creating functional art that’s too pretty to hide in the closet and that’ll make sweeping feel like showing off.

Class price: $60

Turn your midweek into something powerful with Wednesday Blues at the Empress Marquee Club, featuring blues-rock guitarist and vocalist A.C. Myles.

Celebrate love and Valentine’s Day with an evening of music in the beautiful, candlelit setting of St. Peter’s Chapel. This special concert features an array of love songs that speak to romance and the heart—bringing together timeless standards and modern favorites.

Based on Sarah Lyons' transformative book of the same name, we explore the radical roots of witchcraft as community care, self-preservation, and resistance. From kitchen table remedies to protest protection, historical practices to modern applications, we're reclaiming tools that have empowered the marginalized for centuries.

Join us for a fun, stress-free painting class where you’ll create your own masterpiece in just two hours! Follow along as the instructor paints a themed artwork on the easel, and feel free to add your own personal touch.

Make your Thursday night something special with Thursday Night Live at the Empress Marquee Club, featuring Marla Goody, Alan Revelo, and Revelation.

Doors open at 5:30 PM
Dinner available
Show starts at 6:30 PM

M)EAT CARNIVAL serves up a unique dining experience like no other. Each event brings vibrant demonstrations of unusual dishes, to set up a sensational atmosphere for a next-level experience you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. In fact, the pop-up locations are not released until a week before each event. Beware, (M)EAT CARNIVAL isn’t for everyone, so if getting your fingers dirty with exotic flavors and eating al fresco is your idea of fine dining, then this should be on your culinary bucket list.

This one-of-a-kind experience is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Each pop-up event brings our team of chefs, each showcasing our interpretation of Medi-American cuisine cooked over a live fire. Explore the space, discovering something new around every corner – no two dishes are alike and no two (M)EAT CARNIVALS are exactly the same.

What to Bring: yourself and your child(ren), mats (or borrow one from the library), a small blanket, a pillow for comfort, water, and space to let go and relax. Come out to relax.

Valentine’s Day High Tea Champagne, Roses & Lollipops

Celebrate friendship, love and joyful memories at this Valentine's Day - themed senior prom. Enjoy music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and heartwarming activities. Attend solo, with a guest, or with friends. A warm and inclusive evening hosted in partnership with the Florence Douglas Center. 

Nathan X Moody “ Moody”  born in Bay Area California is cancer survivor, lover of the arts, multi-instrumentalist performer and musician. Born in the 90’s and plays genres true to his upbringing of Funk, Soul, Rock n Roll, Pop, Soul, Jazz, Blues and everything in between.

M)EAT CARNIVAL serves up a unique dining experience like no other. Each event brings vibrant demonstrations of unusual dishes, to set up a sensational atmosphere for a next-level experience you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. In fact, the pop-up locations are not released until a week before each event. Beware, (M)EAT CARNIVAL isn’t for everyone, so if getting your fingers dirty with exotic flavors and eating al fresco is your idea of fine dining, then this should be on your culinary bucket list.

This one-of-a-kind experience is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Each pop-up event brings our team of chefs, each showcasing our interpretation of Medi-American cuisine cooked over a live fire. Explore the space, discovering something new around every corner – no two dishes are alike and no two (M)EAT CARNIVALS are exactly the same.

With over fifty years of experience, Juan has toured extensively across Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States. His collaborative spirit has led him to perform and record with an impressive roster of artists, including Prince, Tony Toni Tone, Miguel, El Chicano, Con Funk Shun, Patti LaBelle, Amerie, Chingy, Jody Watley, Lou Bega, MC Hammer, Lionel Richie, En Vogue, El DeBarge, Freddie Hubbard, Barry White, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Teri Lynn Carrington, Bobby McFerrin, Tito Puente, Cheryl Lynn, Raphael Saadiq, and Carlos Santana, among many others.

A Valentine’s Night of Soul, Romance & Smooth Groove

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with an evening of soul, R&B, and romance at the Empress Theatre featuring Jay King of Club Nouveau and acclaimed saxophonist Shawn Raiford. This is a night designed for connection, atmosphere, and music that still knows how to speak directly to the heart.

Join us at the Vallejo Brewing Company to discuss monthly book themes!

In celebration of Black History Month, the theme this month will be: African-American/Black Authors.

Please join us for an hour of yoga meditation every Tuesday. Know and experience the true meaning of Yoga during a weekly Sahaja Yoga session. All are welcome.

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This is more than an event...it's a wellness experience designed to help you exhale, reconnect, and feel supported in community.

Please join us for our monthly painting & drawing night on the 3rd Thursday of each month. 

Road Dog Revue featuring Randy McDonald
Empress Marquee Club — Thursday, February 19

Sound Sessions is our monthly Friday night series where the format changes but the vibe stays the same: welcoming, unpretentious, and all about bringing people together through music.

February’s Sound Session brings Music Trivia Night to The Exchange. Love songs, heartbreakers, and the perfect excuse to show off what you know.

‍Show Features‍
‍2 Huge Buildings Packed Full of Trains!
Dealers from across the country with merchandise for sale, including: Engines, Rolling Stock, DVD's,
Hats, Scenery, Material, Track, T-Shirts, Books, Magazines, Tools, Lionel, DCC, Thomas, New, Used, Collectible,
Jackets, Toys, Maps, Memorabilia, Everything Trains!
Huge Operating Model Train Displays
Free Workshops and Demonstrations
Free Test Track - Test Run Your Trains at the Show
Plus Much, Much More!

Paint a (belated) Valentine's Day themed acrylic artwork on a 11x14" canvas! The instructor will walk you step by step to complete your masterpiece. All ages - materials provided. Please register!

Alvon Johnson is a versatile American blues, jazz, and R&B musician, singer, and entertainer. He is widely known for his time as a vocalist and guitarist with the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Coasters, and for his dynamic solo career.

‍Show Features‍
‍2 Huge Buildings Packed Full of Trains!
Dealers from across the country with merchandise for sale, including: Engines, Rolling Stock, DVD's,
Hats, Scenery, Material, Track, T-Shirts, Books, Magazines, Tools, Lionel, DCC, Thomas, New, Used, Collectible,
Jackets, Toys, Maps, Memorabilia, Everything Trains!
Huge Operating Model Train Displays
Free Workshops and Demonstrations
Free Test Track - Test Run Your Trains at the Show
Plus Much, Much More!

Never picked up needles before? No worries! Becca will walk you through everything from casting on (aka getting started) to nailing the knit stitch. You'll work on a small project using the garter stitch, then learn how to cast off when you're done. She'll also demo some handy tricks like increases, decreases, and how to read patterns without your brain melting.

During this petting-zoo style program, animal lovers are allowed careful handling of all types of creatures: snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, tortoises and even some bugs!

Bring a project and meet new people who share your hobbies at the JFK Library Sewing Circle! This event is held in the Makerspace. We have some sewing machines and sergers, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please register if you would like to use one of our machines.

Please join us for an hour of yoga meditation every Tuesday. Know and experience the true meaning of Yoga during a weekly Sahaja Yoga session. All are welcome.

Come boogie with me at the library for an upbeat workout, jamming to some Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, and Bollywood tunes. Light Cardio Class 1: 5:15 - 6:15pm & Cardio Dance Fitness: 6:30 - 7:30pm

Spooky Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Read any title on-theme and join us for great conversation and community. This is our club, so you can bring questions to present to the group, discussion points to address, or just chill and vibe with us.

January Theme is Monsters & Creatures: Vampires, werewolves, demons, cryptids, or anything non-human and terrifying. 

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just finding your sea legs, we’ve got a spot at our table for you. Bring your projects, bring your tales, and leave your filter at the door. Here, every stitch tells a story, every pattern has a purpose, and every gathering ends with new friends and finished pieces.

Come join to unwind and work on papercrafts every 4th Thursday of the month. All skill levels welcome, we will learn together while we work. We will be providing all materials.

Join us for a fun, stress-free painting class where you’ll create your own masterpiece in just two hours! Follow along as the instructor paints a themed artwork on the easel, and feel free to add your own personal touch.

Rock & Gem show with vendors selling lapidary rough, minerals, gems and lapidary equipment & supplies.

A community celebration honoring Black history, culture, creativity, and excellence right here in Downtown Vallejo.

A mezzo-soprano with a voice like dark honey, Grant has been singing jazz and R&B in the Bay Area for over 30 years at venues such the Donatello Hotel in San Francisco, the Ledson Hotel in Sonoma, the Empress Theater in Vallejo, Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, Nick’s in Pacifica to name a few. She is the great-great-niece of famed ragtime composer Scott Joplin and is a frequent participant in the West Coast Ragtime festival.

Ron Burris is a talented saxophonist who is based in Vallejo, California. His early background was in R&B, including performing with Project Soul, a group that later had success as Con-Funk-Shun. After becoming inspired by Gene Ammons, he switched his focus to jazz. A few years ago, Burris released his debut CD, Mr. Cool, soon followed by a second album, Shades Of Jazz, and now presenting his third and latest album, Ron Burris Jazz... Never Felt So Good.

Rock & Gem show with vendors selling lapidary rough, minerals, gems and lapidary equipment & supplies.

Hum, sing and strum along on your ukulele with instructor Lorenza Gibson in this casual jam session for all levels.

Please join us for an hour of yoga meditation every Tuesday. Know and experience the true meaning of Yoga during a weekly Sahaja Yoga session. All are welcome.

Our Monthly Collage Workshop at The Exchange.

Transform forgotten fragments into fresh narratives in our monthly collage workshop. Each session offers a chance to explore new techniques, experiment with composition, and create something uniquely yours in good company.

Join us for Open Mare Island, a special self-guided tour event hosted by the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation. Wander through the island’s historic district, discover hidden gems, and learn the stories behind one of California’s most fascinating naval sites.

Let's create some beautiful paper flowers to welcome Spring! 

In collaboration with Solano County Animal Control, kids and families are invited to read aloud to adoptable animals, helping them feel loved while building reading confidence.

Join us for a fun, stress-free painting class where you’ll create your own masterpiece in just two hours! Follow along as the instructor paints a themed artwork on the easel, and feel free to add your own personal touch.

M)EAT CARNIVAL serves up a unique dining experience like no other. Each event brings vibrant demonstrations of unusual dishes, to set up a sensational atmosphere for a next-level experience you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. In fact, the pop-up locations are not released until a week before each event. Beware, (M)EAT CARNIVAL isn’t for everyone, so if getting your fingers dirty with exotic flavors and eating al fresco is your idea of fine dining, then this should be on your culinary bucket list.

This one-of-a-kind experience is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Each pop-up event brings our team of chefs, each showcasing our interpretation of Medi-American cuisine cooked over a live fire. Explore the space, discovering something new around every corner – no two dishes are alike and no two (M)EAT CARNIVALS are exactly the same.

Bustamante is a long time Bay Area singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He is the band leader for the legendary S. F. FilAm Rock band, DAKILA. David enjoys performing his favorite songs as a duo with percussionist, Bobby Santos.

M)EAT CARNIVAL serves up a unique dining experience like no other. Each event brings vibrant demonstrations of unusual dishes, to set up a sensational atmosphere for a next-level experience you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. In fact, the pop-up locations are not released until a week before each event. Beware, (M)EAT CARNIVAL isn’t for everyone, so if getting your fingers dirty with exotic flavors and eating al fresco is your idea of fine dining, then this should be on your culinary bucket list.

This one-of-a-kind experience is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Each pop-up event brings our team of chefs, each showcasing our interpretation of Medi-American cuisine cooked over a live fire. Explore the space, discovering something new around every corner – no two dishes are alike and no two (M)EAT CARNIVALS are exactly the same.

One Night Only!!!!!

A mezzo-soprano with a voice like dark honey, Grant has been singing jazz and R&B in the Bay Area for over 30 years at venues such the Donatello Hotel in San Francisco, the Ledson Hotel in Sonoma, the Empress Theater in Vallejo, Sam’s Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, Nick’s in Pacifica to name a few. She is the great-great-niece of famed ragtime composer Scott Joplin and is a frequent participant in the West Coast Ragtime festival.

M)EAT CARNIVAL serves up a unique dining experience like no other. Each event brings vibrant demonstrations of unusual dishes, to set up a sensational atmosphere for a next-level experience you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. In fact, the pop-up locations are not released until a week before each event. Beware, (M)EAT CARNIVAL isn’t for everyone, so if getting your fingers dirty with exotic flavors and eating al fresco is your idea of fine dining, then this should be on your culinary bucket list.

This one-of-a-kind experience is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Each pop-up event brings our team of chefs, each showcasing our interpretation of Medi-American cuisine cooked over a live fire. Explore the space, discovering something new around every corner – no two dishes are alike and no two (M)EAT CARNIVALS are exactly the same.

M)EAT CARNIVAL serves up a unique dining experience like no other. Each event brings vibrant demonstrations of unusual dishes, to set up a sensational atmosphere for a next-level experience you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. In fact, the pop-up locations are not released until a week before each event. Beware, (M)EAT CARNIVAL isn’t for everyone, so if getting your fingers dirty with exotic flavors and eating al fresco is your idea of fine dining, then this should be on your culinary bucket list.

This one-of-a-kind experience is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. Each pop-up event brings our team of chefs, each showcasing our interpretation of Medi-American cuisine cooked over a live fire. Explore the space, discovering something new around every corner – no two dishes are alike and no two (M)EAT CARNIVALS are exactly the same.