Napa Valley Community Calendar
Thursday, Jan. 11
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.
8 p.m. Staind frontman Aaron Lewis performs country music at Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St., Napa. Tickets start at $30. There is a second show Friday at 8 p.m. Info: uptowntheatrenapa.com; 707-259-0123.
Friday, Jan. 12
6-7:30 p.m. Napa County Poet Laureate Aisha Rivera hosts an open mic at Napa Bookmine, 1625 Second St. Each performance slot (literary or musical) is limited to 5 minutes. Sign-ups begin 1 hour before the event. Sign-ups must be in person. Info: napabookmine.com/event/open-mic-3; 707-733-3199.
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MUSIC AT THE MANSION TERRACE
6 p.m. San Francisco’s Roem Baur performs at Silverado Resort and Spa, 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. Free admission. Info: silveradoresort.com/napa-valley-events.
7-10 p.m. Napa’s own Jake Rizzly presents a comedy showcase at The Hollywood Room, 2485 Stockton St., Napa. Tickets are $5. Info: napadistillery.com/events/live-events.
Saturday, Jan. 13
NAPA VALLEY STANDS WITH UKRAINE
1-4 p.m. Napa Valley to Ukraine, in collaboration with Ukrainian American House and the Town of Yountville, hosts its second annual fundraiser at Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St., Yountville. The celebration provides an immersive cultural experience with live Ukrainian music and a showcase of Ukrainian vendors. Tickets are $30 in advance; $40 at the door. Info: [email protected]; 707-480-7436.
‘LUCIAN FREUD—A SELF PORTRAIT’
4 p.m. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St, Napa, screens the documentary “Exhibition on Screen: Lucian Freud—A Self Portrait.” Tickets are $15. A second showing screens at 7 p.m. Info: Info: jarvisconservatory.com; 707-255-5445.
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.
Sunday, Jan. 14
NAPA VALLEY DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY
1 p.m. Tom Barnebey & the Hot Four Plus One performs at American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St., Napa. Tickets for the concert are $10-$15. Info: napatradjazz.org; 707-265-8183.
Monday, Jan. 15
‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’
3 p.m. Rianda House, 1475 Main St., St. Helena, hosts a free screening of “To Kill a Mockingbird” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Register at 707-963-8555, ext. 101. Info: riandahouse.org.
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.
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
7 p.m. Oakland-based band The Ogres perform at The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa. Cover charge is $5. Info: thefinknapa.com.
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.
Thursday, Jan. 25
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
