Entertainment Calendar: Jan. 10-19, 2020

ART EXHIBITS

Arata Fine Art Gallery: Victoria Veedell and Manon Jodoin, through Jan. 12; Benicia High School student art show, Feb. 1 through March 1; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 637 First St., Benicia. https://aratafineartgallery.com.

Arts Benicia: “Art of Community,” Jan. 25 through Feb. 3; open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday during exhibitions, 991 Taylor St., Suite 114, Benicia. Free. 747-0130, www.artsbenicia.org.

Benicia Plein Air Gallery: Stephen Berry through Feb. 2; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 307 First St., Benicia. 495-2940, www.beniciapleinair.com.

Cal Maritime Community Art Gallery: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. second Friday of the month, 253 Georgia St., Vallejo. www.vallejoartwalk.com.

Fairfield-Suisun Visual Arts Association Gallery: “Shades of Red,” through Feb. 14, reception 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 11; open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Solano Town Center, 1350 Travis Blvd., Suite D8, Fairfield. 688-8889, www.fvaa-arts.org.

Gallery 621: Open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 309 First St., Benicia. 297-6960, www.gallery621.com.

Georgia Galleria: Open 3 to 8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 419 Georgia St., Suite 15, Vallejo. www.facebook.com/womenandminorityartistart.

Lawler House Art Gallery: “White Noise,” through Jan. 18; “The Dream,” Jan. 24 through March 15; open noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 718 Main St., Suisun City. www.lawlerhousegallery.org.

The Little Art Shop: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 129 First St., Suites D & E, Benicia. 771-6667, www.thelittleartshop.com.

Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Gallery: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 150 E. L St., Benicia. www.benicialibrary.org.

Vacaville Art League Gallery: Annual Holiday Show, through Jan. 25; open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 718 E. Monte Vista Ave. Free. 448-8712, www.vacavilleartgallery.org.

AUDITIONS

Bay Area Stage: 7 p.m. Jan.12-14, callbacks 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Bay Area Stage, 515 Broadway St., Vallejo. 561-1960.

Davis Vacaville West Valley Chorus: 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Community Presbyterian Church, 425 Hemlock St., Vacaville. 724-8575.

Solano Community Symphony: Open auditions by appointment, both amateurs and professionals are invited to apply, Mary Eichbauer, orchestra manager. 747-1946, gg-mee@ix.netcom.com, www.solanosymphony.org.

Solano Winds Community Concert Band: Open auditions for brass, woodwind and percussionists, by appointment. 429-0289, sw-info@solanowinds.org.

EVENTS

Film Club: “Pavarotti,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St., Vallejo. 552-2400.

Lantern Light Festival: Through Jan. 26, Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. https://lanternlightfestival.com.

“Sounds of Suspense”: Radio broadcast, noon fourth Friday of each month, Vacaville Public Library-Town Square, 1 Town Square Place. Free. www.solanolibrary.com.

Vallejo Art Walk: 5 to 10 p.m. second Friday of each month, downtown Vallejo. Free admission. www.vallejoartwalk.com.

Vallejo Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, year-round, Georgia and Marin streets. www.pcfma.com.

Vintage Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Saturday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 101 West St., Vacaville. 925-978-6989.

MUSIC AND DANCE

City Sports Bar and Grill: Music begins at 9 p.m.: Running with Scissorz, Jan. 10; The Callahands, Jan. 11; Kiss N’ Tell, Jan. 17; Aqua Nett, Jan. 18; 7155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville. 455-7827, www.starsrecreation.com.

Downtown Theatre: Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones, 8 p.m. Jan. 18; 1035 Texas St., Fairfield. www.downtowntwntheatre.come.

Empress Theatre: Joyce Grant, 7:30 p.m. Jan, 8; Greg Rahn Trio, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15; 330 Virginia St., Vallejo. 552-2400, www.empresstheatre.org.

First Street Cafe: Doug Houser, 7 p.m. Jan. 10; American Songbook, 7 p.m. Jan. 11; Bryan Girard, 2 p.m. Jan. 12; Tune Riders, 7 p.m. Jan. 17; Open mic, 7 p.m. Jan. 18; Bryan Girard, 2 p.m. Jan. 19; 440 First St., Benicia. 745-1400, www.firststreetcafe.com.

The Rellik: Stephanie Teel Band, 8:30 p.m. Jan.10; Dr. Tequila, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 11; Doug Houser, 6 p.m. Jan. 15; Motel Drive, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17; Sweet Hands, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18; 726 First St., Benicia. www.therelliktavern.com.

Solano Symphony: Salute to Youth, 3 p.m. Feb. 9, Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Drive. www.solanosymphony.org.

Solano Winds: “Blue Notes,” 8 p.m. March 13, Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas St., Fairfield. www.solanowinds.org.

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre: LeAnn Rimes, 7 p.m. Jan. 26; 1010 Ulatis Drive. 469-4013, https://vpat.net.

Vallejo Jazz Society: Kurt Ribak, 5 p.m. Jan. 12, Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St., Valeljo. https://empresstheatre.org.

Vallejo Symphony: “Iconclast,” 8 p.m. Feb. 29, 3 p.m. March 1, Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St., Vallejo. https://vallejosymphony.org.

THEATER

“The Addams Family”: 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas St., Fairfield. www.downtowntheatre.com.

MUSEUMS

American Armory Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 4144 Abernathy Road, Fairfield. 389-6846, www.americanarmorymuseum.org.

Mare Island Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 1100 Railroad Ave., Vallejo. 557-4646, www.mareislandmuseum.org.

Peña Adobe/Mowers Goheen Museum: Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first Saturday, 1 Peña Adobe Road, Vacaville. Free. 447-0518, www.penaadobe.org.

Rio Vista Museum: Open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 16 N. Front St., Rio Vista. Free, but donations welcome. 374-5169, www.riovistamuseum.com.

Solano History Exploration Center: Open noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Lawler House, 718 Main St., Suisun City. www.solanohistorycenter.org.

Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Building 80, 461 Burgan Blvd., Travis Air Force Base. Escorts required for general public, call center to arrange. Free. 424-5598, www.travisheritagecenter.org.

Vacaville Museum: “Collects,” through Feb. 22; open 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 213 Buck Ave. 447-4513, www.vacavillemuseum.org.

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum: Open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 734 Marin St., Vallejo. 643-0077, www.vallejomuseum.net.

Western Railway Museum: Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 5848 Highway 12, Suisun City. 374-2978, www.wrm.org.

OTHER AREAS

Bay Area Discovery Museum: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 415-339-3900, www.bayareadiscoverymuseum.org.

California Auto Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 2200 Front St., Sacramento. www.calautomuseum.org.

The California Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Tuesday, 1020 O St., Sacramento. 916-653-7524, www.californiamuseum.org.

California State Railroad Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 111 I St., Old Sacramento. 916-445-6645, www.csrmf.org.

Charles M. Schulz Museum: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. 579-4452, www.schulzmuseum.org.

Exploratorium: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, until 10 p.m. Friday, Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco. 415-528-4444, www.exploratorium.edu.

Lawrence Hall of Science: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Tuesday through Sunday, Centennial Drive below Grizzly Peak Road, University of California, Berkeley. 510-642-5132, www.lawrencehallofscience.org.

Lindsay Wildlife Experience: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. 925-935-1978, www.wildlife-museum.org.

Napa Valley Museum: Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 555 Presidents Circle, Yountville. 944-0500, www.napavalleymuseum.org.

San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road, Lodi. 209-331-2055, www.sanjoaquinhistory.org.

Sutter’s Fort: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 2701 L St., Sacramento. 916-445-4422, www.suttersfort.org.

NIGHTLIFE

Bandwagon Bar: 586 Parker Road, Fairfield. www.facebook.com/TheBandwagonBar.

Benicia Grill II: Karaoke, Friday and Saturday; 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield. 428-0555.

Cheers: Karaoke, Sunday through Wednesday; 321 Merchant St., Vacaville. 451-4049.

Chris’ Club: Live music, Friday and Saturday; 656 Benicia Road, Vallejo. www.chrissclub.com, 552-2916.

Cloud Nine: Karaoke, Friday and Saturday; 4519 Walters Road, Fairfield. 425-9365.

Ding’s Cocktail Lounge: Free Wi-Fi; 1712 Texas St., Fairfield. 425-2529.

Favela’s Fusion: 1500 Oliver Road, Fairfield. www.favelasfusion.com, 421-8484.

Fuso: Music begins at 6:30 p.m.: Major Minor, Jan. 10; 5 O’clock Somewhere, Jan. 17; 535-A Main St., Vacaville. www.fusoitalian.com, 447-5560.

Gentleman Jim’s: Karaoke with Kaycee, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday; DJ, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 1324 Lincoln Road East, Vallejo. 642-0324.

Harry’s Sportsman’s Lounge: 26 HD screens, 833 Texas St., Fairfield. 422-2940.

Huey’s Pub: Karaoke Thursdays, Top 40 DJ Fridays, Live Music Saturdays; 519 Main St., Vacaville. 451-9015.

Jack’s Pub & Grill: 605 Main St., Suisun City. 429-8266.

Kesler’s: New Event Rap Artist, 9 p.m. Jan. 10; Blues Jam Session, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 15; 125 Couch St., Vallejo. http://keslerslounge.com.

The Limelight: Dance to a disc jockey, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 558 Parker Road, Fairfield. 437-5551.

The Lounge: 700 Main St., Suite 106, Suisun City. www.theloungesuisun.com.

Lounge 707: Karaoke, 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; disc jockey, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 1721 N. Texas St., Fairfield. 425-8352.

Miss Darla’s: Karaoke nightly; 110 Peabody Road, Vacaville. 446-4131.

Sticky Rice Chinese Bistro & Bar: Music begins at 6:30 p.m.: Emile Vinet, Jan. 11; Joyce Grant, Jan. 18; 5030 Business Center Drive, Suite 100, Fairfield. 863-7500, www.stickyricebistro.com.

Straw Hat Pizza: Karaoke, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday; 1295 Horizon Drive, Fairfield. 421-8330.

Vik’s Wheelhouse: Karaoke, 7 p.m. Fridays; 295-A Mare Island Way, Vallejo. 648-1966.

PLACES TO GO

BackRoad Vines: Open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 221 Julian Lane, Fairfield. www.backroadvines.com.

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park: Open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 115 W. G St. 745-3385, www.parks.ca.gov.

Children’s Wonderland: Open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, contingent on weather, 360 Glenn St., Vallejo. 980-0004.

GV Cellars: Wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 1635 Mason Road, Fairfield. 864-2089, https://www.gvcellars.com.

Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co.: Tasting and tours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. 864-1529, www.ilfiorello.com.

Imagine That!: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 848B Alamo Drive, Vacaville. 474-5317, www.imaginethatvacaville.org.

Jelly Belly: Free tours; open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. 428-2838, www.jellybelly.com.

Loma Vista Farm: Open 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays; 150 Rainier Ave., Vallejo. https://lomavistafarm.org.

Mangels Vineyards: Open noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 4529 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 410-5392.

The Pioneer Taproom: Chris, Rob & Friends, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 4491 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 208-8408. www.facebook.com/pioneertaproom.

Scandia Family Fun Center: Miniature golf, arcade, laser tag, Clubhouse for Kids, Lil’ Indy Raceway, batting cages, Water Bugs bumper boats, opens at 10 a.m. daily, 4300 Central Place, Fairfield. www.scandiafamilycenter.com.

Seven Artisans Winery: Helios, 2 p.m. Jan. 11; Pub Katz, Jan. 18; tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 4341 Abernathy Road, Fairfield. 771-0911, www.sevenartisanswinery.com.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Jan. 20; 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.

Stars Recreation Center: Bowling, QZar laser tag, happy hour, open 24 hours daily, 155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville. www.starsrecreation.com, 455-7827.

Suisun Valley Wine Cooperative: Tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 864-3135.

Vezer Family Vineyard: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Blue Victorian, 5071 Suisun Valley Road, and Mankas Gardens, 2522 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.

Vino Godfather Winery: Open noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 500 Walnut Ave., Mare Island. www.vinogodfather.com.

Wooden Valley Winery: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 864-0730, www.woodenvalley.com.

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