Napa Valley Community Calendar
Tuesday, Jan. 16
8 a.m. Rianda House sponsors a mens fitness class hosted by Evan Massaro at American Legion Hall, 1291 Madrona, St. Helena. All levels welcome at this one-hour fitness class geared to improve balance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness with a splash of dad jokes. Please bring a mat. Free. Info: riandahouse.org.
6-7:30 p.m. Napa County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa, hosts game night for guests ages 8 and older. Enjoy classic games or learn new ones. Info: events.napalibrary.org/events; 707-253-4241.
6-8 p.m. Local musicians perform at Grille 29 at the Embassy Suites Napa Valley, 1075 California Blvd., Napa. No cover charge. Info: 707-253-9540.
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6-9 p.m. Dennis DeVilbiss Music hosts an Open Mic at Johnny’s, 1473 Lincoln Ave. in Calistoga, each Tuesday. All performers welcome. Info [email protected]; 707-696-9628.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
1 p.m. Rianda House Senior Activity Center, 1475 Main St., St. Helena, hosts Music with Ric, is a sing-along program designed to rekindle the nostalgia of songs from the 1930’s to the 1960’s, allowing participants to rediscover and enjoy the music in their youth. Free admission. Info: riandahouse.org; 707-963-8555.
3:30-4:30 p.m. School-age readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog to improve their reading and communication skills at the Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa, on Mondays. Participants may select a book from the library collection or bring one from home or school. No registration required. Info: events.napalibrary.org/events; 707-253-4241.
Thursday, Jan. 18
9:30 a.m. Rianda House sponsors Zumba Gold at American Legion Hall, 1291 Madrona, St. Helena. The one-hour fitness class is taught by Becky Jo Peterson. Get your heart pumping while improving your balance and stamina. Free. Info: riandahouse.org.
7 p.m. Oakland-based band The Ogres perform at The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa. Cover charge is $5. Info: thefinknapa.com.
7:30 p.m. Justin-Siena Theatre presents Stephen Schwartz’s musical “Children of Eden” at Justin-Siena High School, 4026 Maher St., Napa. Described as “a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith,” the story follows Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them as they deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. Additional performances are Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Jan. 28. Tickets are $15-$25. Info: justin-siena.org/tickets.
Saturday, Jan. 20
8 a.m.-noon. Napa Farmers Market provides vendors offering seasonal produce, meat, eggs, seafood, locally prepared foods and hand-crafted wares. Located at 1100 West St. at Pearl. Info: napafarmersmarket.org.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Calistoga Farmers Market offers fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, gourmet and pre-packaged food, fresh seafood, and creative crafts and gift items. Sharpsteen Museum Plaza and Community Center on Washington Street, Calistoga. Info: calistogafarmersmarket.org.
NAPA VALLEY IDOL SEMI-FINALS
2 p.m. E & M Presents, Inc. hosts the Napa Valley Idol semi-finals, featuring 20 local contestants, at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa. The event also features a guest performance by Napa High Vocal Music Workshop. Tickets are $20; $12 for children 12 and younger. Info: eandmpresents.org; 707-501-8567.
2-4 p.m. Spend Saturdays at the Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St., with other American Mahjong enthusiasts. Games are not competitive or played for money. Sponsored by the Napa County Library. Info: 707-944-1888; events.napalibrary.org.
NAPA LIGHTED ART FESTIVAL
6-10 p.m. This free, walkable outdoor experience in downtown Napa features 10 lighted art sculptures. The installations are on display Monday through Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 6-10 p.m. Info: donapa.com/lighted-art-festival.
Sunday, Jan. 21
2 p.m. E & M Presents, Inc. hosts the Napa Valley Idol finals, featuring 10 local contestants, at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa. The event also features a guest performance by 2007 Napa Valley Idol winner Devon Hadsell, a Vintage High School graduate who now performs on Broadway. Tickets are $25; $12 for children 12 and younger. Info: eandmpresents.org; 707-501-8567.
Monday, Jan. 22
9:30 a.m. Rianda House sponsors Zumba Gold at American Legion Hall, 1291 Madrona, St. Helena. The one-hour fitness class is taught by Becky Jo Peterson. Get your heart pumping while improving your balance and stamina. Free. Info: riandahouse.org.
10:30 a.m.-noon. Grandma Joy reads to children on Mondays at the Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Choose a library book to share or ask to hear one of her favorites. Info: events.napalibrary.org/events; 707-253-4241.
3:30-4:30 p.m. School-age readers are invited to read to a certified listening dog to improve their reading and communication skills at the Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa, on Mondays. Participants may select a book from the library collection or bring one from home or school. No registration required. Info: events.napalibrary.org/events; 707-253-4241.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
7 p.m. The trio Time for Three performs a special program of high energy instrumental and vocal compositions, including collaborations with members of the Napa Valley College Chorale and Napa High School Chamber Choir, at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. Tickets are $15; $10 for students/seniors/veterans. Info: performingartsnapavalley.org/events.
Thursday, Jan. 25
6 p.m. The Napa Library invites all to exercise your right to read banned books. Banned Books and Bites is a new place to read and discuss challenged and banned books in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Open to ages 14 and up for light snacks and good conversation. This meeting includes a discussion of “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker. Free admission. Info, 707-253-4241.
6 p.m. Author Rosa Lowinger discusses her book “Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair” at Congregation Beth Shalom Napa, 1455 Elm St., Napa. Free admission; registration required. Info: 516-359-1919; [email protected].
7-9 p.m. Female-lead rock band Magenta Ray performs at The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa. Cover charge is $10. Info: thefinknapa.com.
Friday, Jan. 26
7:30 p.m. Lucky Penny Productions presents “Almost Maine” at its community theater located at 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. Synopsis: In the town of Almost, Maine, people experience the life-altering power of the human heart. In a series of playful and surreal experiences, relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Additional shows are Saturdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., through Feb. 11. Tickets are $28-$38, including fees. Info: 707-266-6305; luckypennynapa.com.
Saturday, Jan. 27
7-10 p.m. Sack Lunch, known for its wide variety of jazz, performs at The Hollywood Room, 2485 Stockton St., Napa. Tickets are $5. Info: napadistillery.com/events/live-events.
4 p.m. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa, presents a screening of the film “Driving Madeleine” as part of its international film series. The French film stars Danny Boon and Line Renaud. A second screening is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Info: 707-255-5445; jarvisconservatory.com.
5 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley hosts its annual crab feed fundraiser at Napa Valley Expo Chardonnay Hall, 575 Third St., Napa. Tickets start at $120 and must be reserved by Jan. 19. Info: begreatnv.org/events/napa-valley-crab-feed.
8-11 p.m. Singer Ariel Marin performs at Be Bubbly, 1407 Second St., Napa. Info: bebubblynapa.com; 707-637-4532.
Sunday, Jan. 28
8 p.m. Texican Rock n’ Roll band Los Lonely Boys perform at the Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. Tickets are $40-$60. Info, uptowntheatrenapa.com; 259-0123.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
7-9 p.m. Americana rock and roll band Radio Bobcat performs at The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa. Cover charge is $5. Info: thefinknapa.com.
Thursday, Feb. 1
‘THE LAST FIRE SEASON’
6 p.m. Author Manjula Martin discusses her new book “The Last Fire Season” at Napa Bookmine, 1625 Second St. Free admission; RSVP requested. Info: napabookmine.com; 707-733-3199.
5-8 p.m. Jazz vocalist Elaine Jennings performs at Be Bubbly, 1407 Second St., Napa. Info: bebubblynapa.com; 707-637-4532.
Friday, Feb. 2
6 p.m. Singer-songwriter Chanté Moore performs at Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St. Tickets are $55-$115. There is a second show at 9 p.m. Additional shows on Saturday at the same times. Info, bluenotenapa.com.
Saturday, Feb. 3
10 a.m.-noon. Napa Moms hosts its annual Childhood Expo at Las Flores Community Center, 4300 Linda Vista Ave., Napa. This free event is a one-stop-shop for to gather information about community resources and businesses catering to families in Napa Valley. Info: napamoms.org.
4-7 p.m. RD Winery, 3 Executive Way, Napa, hosts a Lunar New Year celebration to honor the Year of the Dragon. Festivities include a lion dance, music, food and wine. Admission is $10; free for children. Info: rdwinery.com/events.
11 a.m.-noon. Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., hosts Sensory Storytime for children ages 8 and younger who have a difficult time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, or have other special needs. This storytime combines preschool-level books, songs, and activities to engage all five senses in developing emerging literacy, social interaction, and both gross and fine motor skills. Sensory-friendly aspects include small group size, soft lighting, manipulatives and fidget toys. The program is approximately 30 minutes long, with an additional 30 minutes of free play. Info: 707-253-4241; napalibrary.org/events.
IT’S A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
7 p.m. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa, presents “It’s a Grand Night for Singing.” Tickets are $20 online or at the box office beginning at 6 p.m. Info: 707-255-5445; jarvisconservatory.com.
7 p.m. Napa High School’s Vocal Music Workshop presents the 18th annual A Cappella Extravaganza at Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. Napa High singers will be joined by students from Vintage and American Canyon high schools as well as performance groups Stanford Fleet Street Singers, Western Addition and The California Golden Overtones. Tickets are $35; $20 for students. Info: napachoir.org.
7-10 p.m. Indie rock band Last Pleasure performs at The Hollywood Room, 2485 Stockton St., Napa. Tickets are $10. Info: napadistillery.com/events/live-events.
Sunday, Feb. 4
CALIFORNIA REPARATIONS TASK FORCE
11 a.m. Donald Tamaki, a member of the California Reparations Task Force, speaks at Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa. The Task Force was created by the California Legislature to study reparations for African Americans. They issued their final report in June 2023 and now seek organizational endorsements to convince the California Legislature to adopt their recommendations. Info: nvuu.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA NIGHT
6 p.m. Test your knowledge at our Black History Trivia Night at the Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Open to participants 13 and older. Info: events.napalibrary.org/events; 707-253-4241.
Thursday, Feb. 8
5-8 p.m. Singer/Songwriter Jacob Philip Benning performs at Be Bubbly, 1407 Second St., Napa. Info: 707-637-4532; bebubblynapa.com.
Saturday, Feb. 10
11 a.m. Local nonprofit The Michael Leonardi Foundation hosts a presentation featuring journalist Ben Westhoff, author of “Fentanyl, Inc.: How Rogue Chemists Created the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic” at the Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St., Yountville. The Napa Opioid Safety Coalition and ALDEA Children & Family services will be on-site with information on their services, along with Narcan training and distribution. Free admission. Info: michaelleonardifoundation.org.
5:30-7 p.m. di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa, hosts an opening reception for the new show “We The People” by Jock McDonald. The video projection series, displayed on the center’s exterior nightly between the hours of 6-10 p.m., features stirring black-and-white portraits of San Franciscans morphing and blending into one another in a timely illustration of our connection and shared humanity. The event was rescheduled from Jan. 27. Tickets are $20. Info: dirosaart.org.
2-4 p.m. American Association of University Women Napa County hosts its 2024 Authors Forum and Scholarship Fundraiser at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa. Acclaimed authors Peggy Orenstein, Parini Shroff, Jane Smiley and Andria Williams will speak about their newest works of fiction and non-fiction. Tickets are $45. Info: NapaAAUWAuthorsForum2024.eventbrite.com; 707-337-2395.
8 p.m. Under guitarist Paul Mehling, the musicians of Le Jazz Hot perform at White Barn, 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave., St. Helena. Tickets are $35. Info: thewhitebarn.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
8 p.m. Multi-platinum singer Amy Grant performs at the Napa Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. Tickets are $60-$80. uptowntheatrenapa.com.
Saturday, March 2
5-9 p.m. Soroptimist International of Calistoga hosts its 22nd annual crab feed and auction at Boys & Girls Club of Calistoga, 1401 North Oak St., Calistoga. The menu includes crab, Caesar salad, bread, wine and cookies. In addition to the feast, the event includes silent and live auctions as well as a wine raffle. Tickets are $125. Info: sicalistoga.org; 707-548-3726.
