1 | Raise a glass to help Salesian Youth Club, Nov. 7
You can sample some wines to help support the West County Salesian Youth Club. The Fall Wine Tasting & Cocktail Party will feature fine wines, creative cocktails, craft beers and hors d’oeuvres. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle that splits the winnings 50/50.
Fall wine tasting, Sat., Nov. 7, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., West County Salesian Youth Club, 2801 Moran Ave. $50 per person
2 | GRIP hosting annual community celebration, Nov. 7
The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) is hosting its annual community celebration. The 40th Annual GRIP Harmony Walk will feature a short walk around Nicholl Park as well as live music, children’s activities, food trucks, a community fair and raffles. The event is designed to support GRIP’s mission to end hunger and homelessness in west Contra Costa County.
GRIP Harmony Walk, Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave. Free
3 | ‘Kick Back’ event focuses on wellness for young adults, Nov. 7
Officials at YES Nature to Neighborhoods are hosting a resource fair to publicize programs that help young adults in Richmond. The Rich City Kick Back 2026 will focus on wellness services that improve mental health and promote healthy alternatives to substance use. There will also be entertainment.
Rich City Kick Back 2026, Sat., Nov. 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Richmond City Recreation Complex, 3230 Macdonald Ave. Free
4 | Learn figure drawing at Richmond Art Center, Nov. 7
Adults and children can learn how to draw sketches of live clothed models at an upcoming Richmond Art Center class. The Making History: Figure Drawing in the Galleries class was inspired by the sketch drawing courses taught by art center founder Hazel Salmi, beginning in 1936. Drawings will be done by pencil on paper. All ages are welcome, although children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Making History: Figure Drawing in the Galleries, Sat., Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave. Free
5 | Opening reception for colorful photography exhibit, Nov. 7
An opening reception will introduce a vibrant retrospective of work by Point Richmond photographer Kelly Nicolaisen. The exhibit, Technicolor: Currents, Concrete & Canopies, will feature photos that depict Nicolaisen’s view of the world in all shapes, sizes and colors. A DJ will provide the music.
Technicolor: Currents, Concrete & Canopies, Sat., Nov. 7, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Point Richmond Gallery, 145 West Richmond Ave. Free
6 | Exhibit features three local artists, Nov. 7
Works by three local artists will debut this weekend at the ar-ti-fact gallery. The Three Person Exhibit will include pieces from artists Pam Fingado, Jeanne Rehrig and Pam Johnson. An opening reception is scheduled on the first day of the exhibit, which is sponsored by the Visual Artists of Richmond.
Three Person Exhibit opening reception, Sat., Nov. 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ar-ti-fact gallery, 109 West Richmond Ave., Point Richmond. Closes Nov. 29. Free
7 | Seminar helps local students prep for college, Nov. 10
GO Public Schools is holding a seminar to help local students prepare to apply for college. Finding My Fit: Exploring College Options is designed for students from grades nine to 12 and their parents. It will cover applications, costs and financial support. Representatives from the National Park Service, San Francisco State University and California State University East Bay will speak.
Finding My Fit: Exploring College Options workshop, Tue. Nov. 10, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza. Free
8 | Veterans Day events in west Contra Costa County, Nov. 10-11
Several free events honoring veterans will be held next week in west Contra Costa County. The San Pablo Veterans Day Celebration is Tue., Nov. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the San Pablo Senior Center, 1943 Church Lane, San Pablo. The El Cerrito Lions Club Flag Placement Ceremony will take place on the holiday, Wed., Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary, 101 Colusa Ave., El Cerrito. The City of Pinole’s Annual Veterans Day Celebration, which is also on Wed., Nov. 11, is from 11 a.m. to noon at Fernandez Park, 595 Tennett Ave., Pinole.
Also check out our list of music and entertainment venues and our roundup of ongoing things to do (many of which are free). And add your events to our free community calendar.
