The Napa Valley Weekender
June 14, 2024
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Welcome to the Napa Valley Features Weekender, your guide to local events and experiences. With our valley-wide section and a dedicated segment highlighting volunteer opportunities, we aim to provide an overview of activities throughout the valley. Delivered every Friday in our convenient Scan and Plan format, you'll discover concise yet informative summaries with valuable links to streamline your planning.
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Napa Valley-Wide
(R) WineaPAWlooza at Burgess Cellars and Raymond Vineyards
Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22. WineaPAWlooza features top Napa and Sonoma vintners, a live wine auction and performances by local band WristRocket to support Jameson Humane's animal welfare programs. Tickets and details are available on their website. For more information call 707-815-8153. Burgess Cellars, 1108 Deer Park Road, and Raymond Vineyards, 849 Zinfandel Lane.
(R) Rock the Ride USA with Rep. Jackie Speier (Ret.) in Yountville
Saturday, June 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rock the Ride USA hosts its seventh annual event with biking and walking to raise funds and awareness for gun-violence prevention, featuring former Congresswoman Jackie Speier as the keynote speaker. Registration is $30 to $75 per person, free for ages 17 and under, with proceeds benefiting Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords and Alaina’s Voice Foundation. For more information, email rebecca@ridenapavalley.com, call 707-278-8377 or visit their website. 2900 Lincoln Ave., Yountville.
(R) Broadway and Vine’s 2024 concert series featuring top Broadway talent in Napa Valley
Broadway and Vine has announced an exciting lineup for its 2024 concert series, featuring top Broadway stars performing at wineries and resorts in the Napa Valley.
July 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m. Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose will open the series at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn. 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa.
July 25, 7:30 p.m. Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Darren Criss performs at Tre Posti Vineyards. 641 Main St., St. Helena.
Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Aaron Lazar will perform at Tre Posti Vineyards. 641 Main St, St. Helena.
Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean takes the stage at Tre Posti Vineyards. 641 Main St, St. Helena.
Oct. 13, 5 p.m. Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming will close the series with his new solo show UNCUT at Inglenook. 1991 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford.
Tickets start at $95. Visit their website for more information.
American Canyon
American Canyon Chamber of Commerce Calendar
American Canyon Library Events
Napa-Vallejo Flea Market
(R) American Canyon Library Events
Friends of the American Canyon Library: Wednesday, June 19, 6 to 7 p.m. A monthly meeting to discuss business, with new attendees always welcome.
Pint-Sized Polka: Saturday, June 22, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Join Mike Schneider, an award-winning children's polka musician, for interactive musical and dancing fun; recommended for ages 3 and up.
Preschool story time: Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets in a fun session aimed at fostering a love of books and the library for kids ages 3 to 5 years.
Friends of the American Canyon Library book donation day: Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate your good-condition books and DVDs to support the Friends of the American Canyon Library.
The library, located at 300 Crawford Way, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The library is closed on Sunday. These are just a few of many events on offer. Visit the calendar to see more or call 707-644-1136 for more information.
(R) Meet Me in the Street Series
The annual "Meet Me in the Street" event series returns to W American Canyon Road between James Road and Elliot Drive on the second Wednesday of June, July and August from 5 to 8 p.m. This popular event series, attracting more than 7,000 attendees, features a vibrant mix of activities that include a food-truck rally, business tables, live music, kids’ activities, a wine and beer garden, a classic car show and a corn hole tournament. Free admission.
Calistoga
Calistoga Farmers’ Market
Chamber of Commerce events
Picayune Cellars events
The Moonshine Theater events
UpValley Family Centers events
(R) Calistoga Library Events
Adult guitar lessons: Saturday, June 15, 10 to 11 a.m. Learn to play the guitar; call 707-942-4833 to register.
Pint-Sized Polka: Friday, June 21, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Join Mike Schneider, an award-winning children's polka musician, for interactive musical and dancing fun; recommended for ages 3 and up.
Paint Night: Wednesday, June 26, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Gather your friends and family or come solo to enjoy a fun and social atmosphere at our Paint Night event. Registration required.
These are just a few of the offerings. The complete countywide calendar can be found here. Visit the library at 1108 Myrtle St. with weekly hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on most days and extended hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The library is closed on Sundays. Call 707-942-4833 for more information.
(R) Calistoga Concerts in the Park at Pioneer Park
Thursday evenings from now to Aug. 15, the annual Summer Concerts in the Park series features a lineup of bands that include Maya, Dirty Cello and Sacred Fire, attracting 700 to 800 attendees each week. For more information, visit the website. Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St.
(R) Chick Harrity and Yvonne Henry Retrospective at Sharpsteen Museum
Grand Opening Reception Friday, June 21, 4 to 6 p.m. Sharpsteen Museum presents a retrospective of photojournalist Chick Harrity and fine-art photographer Yvonne Henry, showcasing photography from black and white to color, featuring various mediums. Harrity has photographed nine U.S. presidents, while Henry’s fine-art studies have won numerous awards. The exhibit is open to the public and on display through November 2024. For more information call 707-942-5911 or visit sharpsteenmuseum.org. 1311 Washington St.
Napa
Jarvis Conservatory events
Napa Chamber of Commerce calendar
Napa County Historical Society events
Napa County Library events
Napa Farmers Market
Napa Valley Chamber Orchestra events
Napa Valley College events
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County events
(N) Napa County Historical Society hosts 2024 summer walking tours +
Fridays and Sundays through Sept. 1, various times. The Napa County Historical Society offers guided walking tours of Historic Downtown Napa and Tulocay Cemetery during the summer. Keep an eye out in October for the popular Halloween Spooktacular Tour of Tulocay Cemetery. The tours are 90 minutes, with whisper headsets provided. For walking tour tickets, visit the website.
The Napa Valley Tour app offers a self-guided tour of historic landmarks throughout the Napa Valley and is available on Google Play and the Apple Store for $7.99. Another self-guided history tour, created by the Napa Valley Shakespeare Festival, is available through Otocast, “Echoes of the Napa Valley: The Tulocay Project.” This tour features monologues from the perspective of historic residents of the Valley performed by professional actors. Download the Otocast app and search for “napa history” or search by location. For more information call 707-963-3333, email info@napahistory.org or visit their website. 1700 First Street.
(N) Water to Wine - Guided Trip at Napa River
Tours launch at 9 and 11:30 a.m. from the Riverfront Plaza - Main Street Dock on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Paddle through the scenic Napa River and explore its natural beauty with a guided tour, followed by a free paddle session; add a $29 voucher for a wine flight at Outer Space Wines. Tour price is $79. Dad’s paddle for free with any purchase this Father’s Day. For more information visit their website or call 707-963-3333. 700 Main Street.
(N) 33 ⅓ Book Club at Folklore
Monday, June 17, 6 p.m. The 33 ⅓ Book Club discusses books from the 33 ⅓ series, focusing on individual record albums in music history. The first book is Exile On Main Street by Bill Janovitz. Books are available for $15 at Folklore. For more information call 707-812-5506 or visit their website. 1226 Third Street.
*(N) Events at Outer Space Wines
Class is in Session: Loire Valley. Thursday, June 20, 6 p.m. Dan Dawson leads a wine tasting class featuring six wines from the Loire Valley, including three whites and three reds. Tickets are $35.
Kira Ballotta, Olivia Brion and Cantadora Wines. Friday, June 21, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Winemaker Night with Kira Ballotta features a wine flight and insights into the vineyards and winemaking process. Tickets are $20.
Napa Valley Features subscribers receive special treats at these events. Tickets and details are available on their website. Purchase tickets here. For inquiries, contact 707-657-7401 or visit their website. Address: 974 Franklin St.
(R) Jane Lufkin Oils at Jessel Gallery
Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jessel Gallery presents Jane Lufkin's oil paintings with a pop-up event featuring Debbie Dean, Marcia Garcia, Leo Peck and Teri Taylor, alongside the "Ladies of the Napa Valley" exhibition running from July 1 to August 31. Bring a friend and enjoy a picnic on the deck. For more information call 707-257-2350 or visit their website. 1019 Atlas Peak Road.
(R) Lis MacDonald's Watercolor Workshop
Thursdays, June 20, July 11, 18 and 25, 10 a.m. to noon. A six-week Fearless Watercolor workshop by Lis MacDonald, costing $50 per day or $275 for the series. For more information, contact MacDonald at 707-337-1519, visit her website or email lismac25@gmail.com. 1520 Behrens St.
(R) Christian Cowan and Jock McDonald at di Rosa’s Expression Ball
Saturday, June 22, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Join an evening of glamour, art and philanthropy hosted by fashion designer Christian Cowan and photographer Jock McDonald to benefit the Napa art center. Tickets are $500 for individuals, $5,000 for a table of 10. For more information call 707-226-5991, email molly.costanza@dirosaart.org, or visit their website. 5200 Sonoma Highway.
(R) Robert Mondavi Arch & Tower summer celebration
Saturday, June 22, 6 to 9 p.m. Celebrate summer with a special evening featuring a rare, large-format cabernet sauvignon and culinary demonstrations by expert chefs at Robert Mondavi Arch & Tower. Enjoy dishes such as halibut ceviche, cedar-plank salmon and grilled ribeye. Tickets are $155, $124 for wine club members; dress is Wine Country casual. For more information, visit their website. 930 Third St.
St. Helena (and nearby)
Clif Family Winery's Street Food events
Rianda House events
St. Helena Chamber events
St. Helena’s Farmers’ Market
St. Helena Striders upcoming walks
UpStage Napa Valley presents
UpValley Family Centers events
(R) St. Helena Library events.
Summer Reading Challenge: June 1 to Aug. 31. The library offers reading challenges for adults, teens and children with prizes for participation, including gelato for kids, Six Flags tickets for teens and gift cards for adults. Pick up a booklet at the library to join.
Teddy Bear Picnic Puppet Show with Magical Moonshine Theater Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. Join the giant teddy bears on the library lawn for a puppet show featuring Chaucer's Canterbury tale about a rooster and a fox, complete with medieval costumes and live music.
Story Time at St. Helena Public Library: Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy fun story time and craft activities for children in the children's room.
For more information, call 707-963-5244 or email mariah@shpl.org. 1492 Library Lane.
These are just a few of the offerings. To learn more, visit the library’s calendar of events or call 707-963-5244. The library is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and is closed on Sunday. 1422 Library Lane.
(R) Cameo Cinema:
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is an action-packed prequel focusing on the warrior Furiosa's rise to power in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Rated R.
Showtimes: June 14-16, 18-20; various times, including open-caption sessions.
"The Michoacan File — CinemaBites” is screening a documentary about the cuisine of Mexico and its significance as an international heritage. The program benefits the St. Helena Farmers' Market. Rated PG-13. Showtime: June 17 at 5:30 p.m.
"Thelma" is a psychological drama about a young woman discovering supernatural abilities and dark family secrets. Rated PG-13.
Showtimes: June 21-23, 25-27; various times, including open-caption sessions.
General admission is $10, and tickets for students and seniors are priced at $8. For details call 707-963-9779 or visit their website. 1340 Main St.
Father’s Day Rally-4-Rianda
Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Rally-4-Rianda is a family-friendly event featuring over 45 classic cars, food trucks, beer and wine, music, a live auction, line dancing, and tai chi. No admission fee; ample parking available. For more information, visit their website (https://www.riandahouse.org). Adams St. and Library Lane.
(R) Mads Tolling Quartet at The White Barn
Saturday, June 15, 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m. Internationally renowned violinist and two-time Grammy Award-winner Mads Tolling returns with his quartet to perform jazz, '60s pop songs and original compositions. Featuring John R. Burr on piano, Gary Brown on bass and Eric Garland on drums. Tickets are $35. For more information, visit their website, call 707-987-8225 or email info@thewhitebarn.org. 2727 Sulphur Springs Ave.
(N) St. Helena Historical Society Dinner at the Heritage Center
Saturday, July 20, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The St. Helena Historical Society hosts Dinner at the Museum, featuring tapas, Gerard's paella, salad and dessert from the CIA and Napa Valley wines with a silent auction and flamenco guitarist. Tickets are $150 per person available online. Ticket deadline is July 10. For more information, email shstory@shstory.org. 1255 Oak Ave.
(N) Estilo Latam at Duckhorn Vineyards
Thursday, June 27, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Estilo Latam, a celebration of Latin American talent in fashion, music and wine, will take place at Duckhorn Vineyards. Tickets range from $150 to $550; guests must be 21+. For more information, visit their website. 1000 Lodi Lane.
Yountville (and nearby)
Napa Valley Museum events
Valley Players present
Yountville Art Walk
Yountville Chamber of Commerce calendar
Yountville Community Hall events
(R) Yountville Library Events
Book to Movie Magic: “Clifford the Big Red Dog”: Friday, June 21, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Embark on an enchanting adventure with our Book to Movie Magic program, featuring a cinematic experience of beloved stories brought to life on the big screen. Registration required.
American Mahjong: Saturday, June 29, 2 to 4 p.m. Join fellow American Mahjong enthusiasts for casual game play. Games are not competitive or played for money, and skill levels may vary.
These are just a few of the offerings. The complete countywide calendar can be found here. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information, contact the library at 707-944-1888. 6516 Washington St.
(N) Dads Are Our Heroes at Napa Valley Museum
Sunday, June 16 Celebrate Father’s Day with “Warrior Dogs: Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of America’s Four-Legged Fighters” where dads get free admission with one full-priced adult or two full-priced kids’ admissions. For more information call 707-944-0500, email marketing@napavalleymuseum.org or visit their website. 55 Presidents Circle.
(R) M*A*S*H Bash at Napa Valley Museum
Saturday, June 15, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Napa Valley Museum invites you to a M*A*S*H Bash at Rosie’s Bar with dance music, Kamikaze cocktails and Rescue Dog Wines, including admission to the “Warrior Dogs” exhibition. $25 for museum members, veterans and first responders; $35 general admission; must be 21 to attend. For more information call 707-944-0500, email marketing@napavalleymuseum.org or visit their website. 55 Presidents Circle.
(R) Yountville Chamber of Commerce announces Yountville Pride Celebrations
Monday, June 17, to Sunday, June 23. The second annual Yountville Pride Celebrations feature special offers, events and packages from chamber members, including Pride Trivia, wine and food pairings, a family Pride Dance and Pride Paint Night, culminating with Pride in the Park on Sunday, June 23, at Yountville Veterans Memorial Park. The Pride Flag will be raised at Town Hall on Tuesday, June 4, at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit the website.
(R) Friday Night Dances Groove into Yountville
Yountville Community Center at 6516 Washington St. invites guests 21 and over to its Friday Night Dances, happening the last Friday of each month. Each dance session, priced at $10, features Geoffrey Leigh spinning golden oldies and more. Light refreshments will be provided and attendees can register at their website or pay at the door. More info at their website or 707-944-8851.
Special Nearby Events
*(N) Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens Farm-to-Table Dinner Series
Join Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens for the 2024 Farm-to-Table Dinner Series, with themes changing monthly: Spanish on Saturday, July 13 featuring ingredients from Jackson Estates & Gardens; Southeast Asian Fusion on Saturday, Aug. 10 with Liberty Farms Duck and Dry Creek Peaches; Caribbean on Saturday, Sept. 14 with Costarella Seafood; and a special guest chef with Snake River Farms products on Saturday, Oct. 5. Each event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and includes a multi-course dinner paired with Kendall-Jackson Estate wines. General admission is $225 per person, except for the October dinner which is $300. A special 20% discount for Napa Valley Features subscribers is available for up to 4 tickets using the code FUN24. For more information call 707-571-8100, email reservations.kj@jfwmail.com or visit their website. 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton.
Astrological Events This Month
June 20: June solstice
The June solstice on the 20th (1:46 p.m.) marks the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. It's a time of heightened solar energy and extended twilight, offering unique lighting for evening sky observations.
June 22: Full Strawberry Moon
June's full moon on the 22nd (6:09 p.m., June 21), the Strawberry Moon, coincides with the peak of the strawberry harvesting season. This moon is also known as the Rose Moon and the Honey Moon, reflecting the romantic and fruitful aspects of early summer.
Please click here to view the entire list of night-sky events for 2024.
Napa Valley Volunteering+
Become a Volunteer Firefighter or EMS Responder in Napa County. This role offers a chance to protect lives, property and the environment while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. For those interested in contributing to the safety and resilience of their community, please fill out the interest form available online.
Community Health Napa Valley is seeking volunteers for various programs that include their Adult Day Health Care in Napa, Act Two retail store in St. Helena and their Hospice Program. Contact Anne House at 707-254-4172 for more information or visit Community Health Napa Valley Volunteer.
The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition. To volunteer, complete the signup form and get subscribed to their monthly newsletter. The Vine Trail office is located at 3299 Claremont Way, No. 5, Napa, phone 707-252-3547.
Napa Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of volunteer activities, including park cleanups, guiding, coaching, teaching and special-event assistance. These opportunities cater to various interests and schedules. Apply through their online Volunteer Interest Form.
Lowell Downey fabulous photos