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. 

From Sacramento, CA, Kyle Rowland and his band, Rowland & Tumblin', have dominated every festival and juke joint they have stepped foot in. From traditional Chicago and Texas style blues, to mid-century soul and funk, Rowland & Tumblin' will have your toes tapping till the next morning! 

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.

This is modern honky-tonk with old-soul swagger — music made for neon lights, scuffed dance floors, and stories that stick with you long after the last note fades.

It's a new year, and time for a new round of books for our Book Clubs! I like starting off with a book about journeys, so January's Memoir meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 7pm is "The Salt Path" by Raynor Winn, a book that I have heard nothing but raves about.

Dive beneath the surface and discover the magic of Hidden Fantasea. A drag show at Redwood Empire Hosted by Ariel Jackson Hollywood

Aki Kumar, San Jose's "King of Bollywood Blues," infuses Blues, Rock n Roll and Country with the vibrant songs of his Indian heritage, creating a unique and electrifying musical fusion. With soulful vocals, masterful harmonica skills and an undeniable stage presence, Kumar brings a fresh perspective to the blues scene, captivating audiences worldwide.

Kiel and Owen have been musical collaborators for years, performing as a duo and as members of the bands The Hot Dark and Descendants of Prospectors. Their repertoire spans a wide range of genres, blending original music with covers that reflect their diverse influences.

The SBGs are a live music band dedicated to reviving the electrifying energy and soulful sounds of 1950s Blues and Rock 'n' Roll. With a repertoire that celebrates the pioneers of the genre, The SBGs deliver an unforgettable musical experience that captures the heart and soul of an era when music was pure, raw, and full of life.

Come experience our Guided Meditation Healing session. Whether it's financial prosperity, healing of your body, harmonizing your relationships with loved ones or any other intention you have, we will use the power of the meditation and chants to help you accomplish whatever you have set in your heart and mind to do.

The Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library is hosting a start-to-finish sewing workshop making the Core Belt Bag upcycling clothes that you already have! This is a free pattern used with permission from Core Fabrics. Please bring an old pair of pants or jacket (adult-sized), and a dress shirt (or other lining fabric) to the first meeting. We will provide all other materials.

Healing through sound. Creating safe spaces for trauma healing.

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.

Free

Training the body and mind through yoga is an incredible way to increase our vitality and capacity for higher consciousness and awareness. This class is ideal for all ages; no experience required. Free.

A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!

Enjoy a free 10-minute chair massage designed to relieve tension in your neck, shoulders, back, and arms. Fully clothed and seated, you’ll leave feeling relaxed and refreshed. Provided by Tune Up Holistic Care.

Celebrate the genius of one of music’s greatest innovators — Ray Charles — performed by an extraordinary ensemble of Bay Area all-stars. This is soulful power, timeless emotion, and live performance mastery.

Mónica María's music reflects her Californian roots mixed with traditional, earthly and contemporary sounds of Latin America.  

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+

Come into Michael’s for a fun free event for kids! Kids can make a cute and colorful rainbow keychain.

Award-winning authors Rose Marie Beebe & Robert Senkewicz will present their decade-long research at Saint Peter’s Chapel on Mare Island, sharing the story of Mariano G. Vallejo and his family through more than 180 letters written between 1846–1888, as detailed in their book, Write Long and Beautiful Letters: The Vallejos' California Correspondence 1846-1888.

This program offers a rare, intimate look at how Californios lived through dramatic change—annexation, identity, and survival—during one of the most defining periods in California’s history.

Join us in creating your very own Vision Boards for 2026! All supplies provided. 

Eat. Drink. Think. WIN! Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday @ 6:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6.

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.

Bring your used puzzles and trade them in for new-to-you puzzles!

Please join us for the first LGBTQ Book of 2026, when Richard will lead the discussion on William Tallsman's "The Gaudy Image."

Originally published in Europe in the 1950s to avoid prosecution for obscenity, The Gaudy Image is one of the most important "lost" gay novels.

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.

Kid Andersen & the Greaseland Allstars represent the beating heart of the modern blues scene. Fronted by Norwegian-born, Bay Area–based guitarist and producer Kid Andersen, the band draws from decades of blues, soul, and R&B tradition while keeping the sound fresh, dynamic, and alive.

Experience a 400-year-old German brewing tradition as we plunge red-hot iron pokers into our newly released B.F.H. Doppelbock Lager. Watch the beer transform before your eyes with a dramatic sizzle, steam, and rich caramelized foam.

Expect a show packed with big hooks, driving rhythms, and the kind of musical chemistry that only comes from players who know their craft — and know how to have fun with it.

Sail the San Francisco Bay to live DJ sounds, sweeping skyline views, and an all-ages, feel-good vibe that turns the journey itself into the experience.

Happy fans, Happy Honmoon! We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment! Come celebrate the movie everyone's raving about, KPop Demon Hunters! We'll sing, dance, craft, decorate photocards, and cosplay. Kids, tweens, and teens welcome.

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.

Noted rosarian and author Darrell Schramm will be visiting with us to talk about all things roses! Learn about selecting roses for your yard, caring for them, and even some propagation tips.

This is a free event.

A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!

Join us live at the Mira Theatre every 3rd Saturday of the month. Vallejo Jazz Jam's mission is to provide a supportive and non-competitive environment for musicians of all levels to explore our rich heritage of jazz standards.

Create tie dye looks using permanent markers and customize a tote bag to keep. All supplies provided. Ages 13-18.

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.

Like Yes itself, any Shine Delirious performance is full of wonder, complexity, invention, emotion, and sheer joy.

Join us for a fun bracelet making event, just buy the base fabric you want and all the other supplies are provided. For ages 13+

Join us at Mare Island Brewery Ferry Taproom to discuss monthly book themes! In celebration of the new year, the theme this month will be: New Year, New Book! Pick a genre that you do not normally read. Go out of your comfort zone and expand your reading horizons in 2026.  

Happy fans, Happy Honmoon! Come celebrate the movie everyone's raving about, KPop Demon Hunters! We'll sing, dance, craft, decorate photocards, and cosplay. All ages welcome.

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

Happy New Year, which means it's a new year for Book Club picks! We're starting 2026 off with Nikki Erlick's "The Measure" on January 22 at 7pm.

It seems like any other day. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out.

But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds your fate inside: the answer to the exact number of years you will live.

Poetry By The Bay is a free spokenword open mic event in Vallejo, CA. Since 2008 we've welcomed and encouraged artists to express who they are and grow as a person and an artist in a safe space.

Hailing from Sonoma County, California. Osito is an Alternative rock/Indie rock band. With a musical repertoire so extensive it hurts, Osito is bound to please everyone with at least one of their songs!

A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!

Vallejo local singer, Joyce Grant returns to the Ferry Taproom with her powerful mix of jazz, blues, and R&B.

R50 recreates the sound, precision, and energy of Rush with jaw-dropping accuracy—Neil-inspired drum work, Geddy-level bass/keys and vocals, and Alex-style guitar tones—delivering a high-energy show that has fans air-drumming and singing all night.

From the biggest hits to deep cuts across every era, R50 brings the iconic catalog to life for devoted fans and new listeners alike.

Come in to your local store for a free kids crafting event! We are going to be "painting" with yarn, and creating cute shapes and characters. All supplies are free for this event.

An Afternoon of Filipino Art Songs and Favorite Arias, benefiting the Vallejo Symphony

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. 

Feeling Fishy? Come to the JFK Library to try and beat our aquarium-themed escape room in under 30 minutes!

Registration is suggested to secure a spot, but not required. Please register your group to experience the activity together.

This is an ALL AGES event, with a difficulty recommended for ages 13+.

Join us at 6PM on Thursday, January 29th for a stuffy sleepover storytime! Pajamas and blankets and pillows are encouraged. We will have songs, movement and stories, and we will end with a goodnight story and put our stuffies to sleep.

Come back after noon the next day, Friday, January 30th, to see what fun your stuffy got into overnight in the library!

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.

WE ARE CELEBRATING THE BAY AREA'S
 PLACE IN THE PACIFIC FLYWAY 

January 31-February 1, 2026

An all-day roller derby showcase featuring skaters from around the region to celebrate the Fun Tomato at the Solano County Fairgrounds January 31st. This year's theme is 80s Arcade Mayhem- costumes welcomed and encouraged!

A casual weekly gathering. Hang out and draw together! Bring your own pencils, pens and paper. Limited supplies will be provided. For all ages and all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please no ink or paints. The art gallery is open during the Drawing Club. Free, everyone is welcome!

Feeling Fishy? Come to the JFK Library to try and beat our aquarium-themed escape room in under 30 minutes!

Registration is suggested to secure a spot, but not required. Please register your group to experience the activity together.

This is an ALL AGES event, with a difficulty recommended for ages 13+.

Cosmo & Leslie are a songwriting duo from Napa that play a mix of folk, rock, blues, and country. Their music is rooted in acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies, with occasional percussion, keyboard, and live looping.

Get ready for a night of high-energy funk, soulful vocals, and deep West Coast groove as BeaufunK brings their powerhouse sound to the stage. Since forming in 2007, BeaufunK has become one of the Bay Area’s premier funk bands, known for tight musicianship, dynamic performances, and a contagious rhythm that turns every show into a full-room dance experience.

WE ARE CELEBRATING THE BAY AREA'S
 PLACE IN THE PACIFIC FLYWAY 

January 31-February 1, 2026