The Benicia Old Town Theatre Group promotes live theater in Benicia by sponsoring two productions per year at the historic B.D.E.S. Hall at 140 West J Street. In existence since 1964, the organization has staged more than 87 plays in 44 years, from the likes of "Blithe Spirit" to 2010's "The Great American Trailer Park Musical."
Each July, Benicia Main Street hosts the Benicia Fine Art & Jazz Festival, with the Carquinez Strait as the picturesque backdrop for two days of live performances by top jazz musicians from the Bay Area and around the country. Activities include a juried fine art marketplace, gourmet food, wine and beer, and a kids' art activity area.
Nightlife continues to evolve in Benicia with wine bars, upscale taverns and all types of music that can be found throughout town, including jazz, folk, French, blue grass and rock and roll. Live local entertainment venues such as First Street Café and The Rellik Tavern present locally and regionally known musicians on a weekly basis.
The Benicia Performing Arts Foundation is dedicated to enriching the community's cultural life by presenting diverse, high-quality performing artists, and instruction and inspiration for aspiring performing artists.
The Benicia Arts and Culture Commission works cooperatively with the Benicia City Council, city boards and commissions, and other public and private organizations in creating and promoting art and cultural programs and activities within the city.
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Benicia Art Walk presents the opportunity to experience art in Benicia, and enjoy local cuisine, shops, and entertainment. Look for the blue Art Walk flags or use the brochure to take in all the great art of First Street. Art Walk takes place on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
A Mini Film Festival to raise funds to support the Benicia Films Festival-April 2014. Many of the films and shorts were produced and directed by Benicia High School students. Showtimes are every 2 hours beginning at 1:00 p.m. The last show is at 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited to thirty people per performance. Tickets are $10.00-Adults, $5.00-Students, Children 5 years old and under free. Tickets may be purchases at the Benicia Public Library, Bookshop Benicia, and Benicia Main Street. Food & beverages will be availalbe for purchase.
Benicia Art Walk presents the opportunity to experience art in Benicia, and enjoy local cuisine, shops, and entertainment. Look for the blue Art Walk flags or use the brochure to take in all the great art of First Street. Art Walk takes place on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
