Food & Wine Education: Our mouth-watering Bruschetta toppings complete this great Summer- time wine pairing.This pairing includes your appetizer plus the choice of 5 different wines from our impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 1 -- Fall Release Party & Argentine BBQ at Viader
Celebration, Wine Education: Featuring Viader and "V" new releases, with Mariela and Alan Viader's famous BBQ fare. 1120 Deer Park Road, Deer Park
Fee: $35, free to wine club membersTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.3816
August 1 -- Tastemaker Dinner at étoile Restaurant
Food & Wine Education: Enjoy a taste of summer with a three course dinner hosted by Chandon Assistant Still Winemaker, Joel Burt, and splendidly paired with Chandon sparkling and still wines. Domaine Chandon, 1 California Drive, Yountville, CA
Fee: 3-course menu $95 plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. seating Phone Number: (888) 242.6366
August 2 - 13 -- 12th Annual MidSummer MusiCamp
Performing Arts: Napa Valley Music Associates presents 12th Annual MidSummer MusiCamp for students 6-18 years with or without musical training. Three unique classes presented with performance by all students final day of MusiCamp. Call for more information and to register.
Fee: $175 (10 days) plus $25 Registration FeeTime: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.8671
August 4 - 22 -- Music in the Vineyards
Live Music: Music in the Vineyards is a nationally-acclaimed chamber music festival held each August in the Napa Valley. The three-week festival showcases world-class artists-in-residence performing new and classic chamber music repertoire in stunning winery settings.
Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 4 -- Music in the Vineyards - Hudson House
Celebration, Live Music: We open the festival in the delightful Hudson House, an historic home on the grounds of Beringer Vineyards with a wine tasting on the terrace at intermission. 6:30 pm Pre-Concert Talk — Free, 7:30 pm Enso String Quartet.
Fee: VariesTime: See description Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 5 -- Share our Strength - Hall Napa Valley
Benefit: Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid grows up hungry. Each spring & summer the nation’s hottest chefs donate their time, talent $ passion at nearly 40 events across the United States with one goal in mind to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger.
Fee: $75Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 532.0500
August 5 -- Los Lonely Boys at Uptown Theatre
Live Music: The essence of Forgiven, the gripping third album by Texas trio Los Lonely Boys? "Familia! That's what I think it represents. Three brothers. True American spirit – or Texican spirit." 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $45 / $55Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
August 6 - 7 -- V Foundation Wine Celebration
Celebration, Benefit: The V Wine Celebration is an annual fundraiser benefiting The V Foundation for Cancer Research. It's a magical weekend filled with fun, entertainment, love and generosity, focused on one powerful purpose: finding cures for cancer. The two-day format includes wine-oriented activities, gourmet meals at Napa Valley's best wineries, live entertainment, silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 963.0611
August 6 -- Wine Train CHEERS! TRAIN
Celebration: Park in Napa and let the Wine Train be your designated driver to the St. Helena CHEERS! community social. We are running a special train, with round trip transportation service between Napa, Yountville, and St. Helena for this event. Call for reservations. Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $35 and $80 per personTime: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
August 6 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 6 -- Johnny Smith Group at Silo's
Live Music: You'll definitely be entertained by one of the most outstanding voices in the Bay Area and beyond as he delivers a host of original rock, blues and reggae songs, as well as classic covers, and Jazz Standards . 530 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $20 Advance Cover, $25 Cover, $14 Club membersTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 6 - 8 -- Music in the Vineyards - Silverado Vineyards
Celebration, Live Music: Silverado Vineyards plays host to three MITV concerts this weekend. Enjoy the warm acoustics of the beautiful Event Room and sip wine on the terrace while watching the sun go down over this spectacular view of the Napa Valley.
Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 6 -- Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Dining: The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $135 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
August 6 -- Vine Village Annual Celebration
Benefit, Auction: Vine Village is celebrating its 37th year in the Napa Valley with its annual Golf Tournament and Celebration dinner. This year's event is being held at the Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa. The Celebration features a day of golfing, followed by dinner, and both silent and live auctions.
Fee: Call for information and ticketsTime: noon - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.4006
August 7 -- "Stars 2010"
Benefit: Sir Peter Michael, of famed Peter Michael Winery, Lady Michael and their son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Emily Michael, will host an intimate dinner and live auction at the breathtaking Peter Michael Winery in Calistoga, California. Benefits innovative prostate cancer research funded by the Peter Michael Foundation.
Fee: $2,000 approx. $1,500 tax deductibleTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 339.0400
August 7 -- Luvplanet at Silo'sLive Music: Luvplanet, Northern California's all original 4 piece rock quartet. Luvplanet features Mark McGee(Gregg Allman) and the captivating Nicole Sutton on guitars and vocals. Their 4th release 'Luvolution', released on Oct 10th, 2010, shows them at their best with inspired songwriting and top notch musicianship. 530 Main St., Napa, CA
Fee: $20 in advance, $25 at the doorTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 7 -- Sweet Treats @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Join us for an evening of wine and Tempting Sweet Treats at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of delectable sweet treats. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 7 -- Battle of the Bands
Live Music: Wandering Rose presents its 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands! Bands from around the Napa Valley will come together to perform on one stage and it will be up to the audience to decide the winner! Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa
Fee: $10 in advance, $12 at the doorTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.7372
August 8 -- Music in the Vineyards - Family Concert
Live Music, Family Fun: A family-friendly concert in this luxury resort followed by cake and juice on the lawn after the entertainment. Featuring: Enso String Quartet. Vintners’ Room, Meadowood, 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena, CA
Fee: VariesTime: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 8 -- Wine of Month @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Join us for an evening of wine and Tempting Sweet Treats at Wineries of Napa Valley.We are pairing our Wines of the Month,the R.A. Harrison 2006 Nobility and the Goosecross 2008 Muscat Canelli with sweet treats.No reservations required.Comfortable outdoor patio,indoor seating,wine tasting,Wi-Fi access & wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 9 -- The B-52s at Uptown Theatre
Live Music: It has been said that the B-52s are as quintessentially American as the Beach Boys. And twenty-five years and over twenty million albums into their career, the B-52s remain the among the most beloved rock stars ever. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $75 / $85Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
August 10 -- Chocolate/Wine @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Join us for a day of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats... No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 10 -- Napa Town & Country Fair Gala & Winetasting
Benefit: Join us for a benefit for the Friends of the Napa Valley Expo. This is a fun preview to the fair while sampling our valley's finest wines and culinary treats by local vintners, wineries and chefs.
Fee: $25 incl wine & food tastings & glassTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4900
August 11 - 15 -- Napa Town & Country Fair
Fair, Family Fun: The Annual Fair is a celebration of community, it's people, it's agriculture and it's talents. Join us for good food, fun exciting exhibits, entertainment, carnival rides, vendor booths, Jr. livestock show and auction. Napa Valley Expo, 575 3rd Street, Napa
Fee: $10 Adults/$7 Seniors 60+ & Juniors 6-12/5 & under FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4900
August 11 -- Music in the Vineyards - Hess Collection
Live Music, Celebration: The Hess Collection combines a spectacular art gallery with crystal-clear acoustics. You'll have the opportunity to view the exhibits and taste wonderful wine at intermission. 6:30 pm Pre-Concert Talk — Free, 7:30 pm Trio Cavatina. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, CA
Fee: VariesTime: See description Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 12 -- Ron White at Uptown Theatre
Performing Arts: Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White is best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon. But with two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 Million units, Ron has established himself as a star in his own right. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $65 / $80Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
August 12 -- Wine Train Varietal Dinner-Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Education: Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's best loved and most widely recognized red grape varietals. Full-bodied and rich, it is also the grape varietal that we are best known for here in the Napa Valley.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
August 13 -- Music in the Vineyards - Robert Mondavi Winery
Live Music: At the historic Robert Mondavi Winery, the Vineyard Room’s glass walls open to views of the vines and the mountains. Haydn: "London" Trio for flute, violin and cello, Gesualdo: Five Madrigals for string quartet, arranged by Bruce Adolphe, Hahn: Romanesque for flute, viola and piano, Schumann: Piano Quartet.
Fee: VariesTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 13 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 13 -- Live at Silos: Revolver does Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
Live Music: Crosby Stills and Nash and (sometimes) Young are one of the 60's most compelling, enduring and loved composures and vocal groups. Revolver in their 4th Silo's appearance, will perform a tribute to CSN (Y), along with the 3 earlier popular musical groups that spawned them: The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the Hollies. 530 Main Street, Napa
Fee: $25 Advance/$30 At the DoorTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 14 -- A Dreamy Evening at William Hill Estate Winery
Celebration: Join us for one of most beautiful nights of the year. Enjoy a family style feast at our Estate Winery with lobsters, shrimp, local vegetables and our Bench Blend Chardonnay. Then retire to the lawn for a movie and desserts under the Napa Valley night sky. This is an evening you don't want to miss! Call for more information or reserve tickets. 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa
Fee: $125/$100 Wine Club MembersTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 909.9463
August 14 -- Arty Party's Dance Party at Silo's
Celebration: Arty Party's Dance Party featuring DJ Stacy "The Spaceman" Reyes of Napa Valley TV. Join us for a night of Dance! Orale!! 530 Main Street, Napa
Fee: $10 Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 14 -- Jazz Guitar & Cabernet Celebration
Live Music: Join us for an evening of fine wine and live jazz featuring "The Benedetto Players" -Featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden and Howard Paul in celebrating the release of the 2007 Miner Benedetto Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon and Benedetto Guitars' 42th anniversary. Miner Vineyards, 7850 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA
Fee: $85 ($75 for Wine Club members)Time: Gates open 5:30 p.m., Concert 7 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 366.9463 ext 17
August 14 -- Nashville In Napa
Live Music, Benefit: Nashville Songwriters and Napa Valley winemakers come together to bring you the products of their passion – music and wine—paired with the stories behind their creations. The proceeds from the Aug 14, 2010 event will provide music education for school-aged children. Held in winery caves in the heart of Napa Valley.
Fee: $150 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.9261
August 14 -- Sterling Silver Screen Series - The Breakfast Club
Performing Arts: The Breakfast Club is the 1985 coming-of-age neo-classic written and directed by the late John Hughes. Five very different high school students come together during one Saturday detention. Features brat packers Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall. Proceeds benefit local charities through Sterling's Stars & Vines Fund. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, CA
Fee: $10 adults, $5 children (under 16)Time: The grounds open at 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3322
August 14 -- Music in the Vineyards - Frog's Leap Winery
Live Music: The renovated 1884 red barn has become an audience favorite, with delicious wine served in the beautiful organic gardens. Durufle: Prelude, Recitatif and Variations for flute, viola and piano, op. 3, Beethoven: String Trio in G major, Dohnányi: Piano Quintet. 8815 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford, CA
Fee: VariesTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 14 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Enjoy a fun and delicious tasting as our Napa Valley wines are joined by famous cheeses from France. We'll show you how to make an easy pairing to show off your wines as you taste from an impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 15 -- Music in the Vineyards - Harvest Inn
Live Music: A new venue for this year, the lovely Vineyard Terrace is an ideal al fresco setting featuring stunning views of Whitehall Lane Winery's Leonardini Vineyard and the Mayacamas Mountains. Piston: Quintet for flute and string quartet, Shostakovich: Prelude and Scherzo for string octet, Schubert: String Quartet, "Death and the Maiden". One Main Street, St Helena, CA
Fee: VariesTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 15 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Enjoy a fun and delicious tasting as our Napa Valley wines are joined by famous cheeses from France. We'll show you how to make an easy pairing to show off your wines as you taste from an impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 18 -- Music in the Vineyards - V. Sattui Winery
Live Music: The ambience of the old barrel room provides a cool setting for the virtuosic Pacifica Quartet. Pacifica Quartet, Shostakovich: String Quartet no. 3 in F major, String Quartet no. 10 in A flat major, String Quartet no. 5 in B flat major. 1111 White Lane, St. Helena, CA
Fee: VariesTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 18 -- Cyndi Lauper at Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 20 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 25 million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move. 1350 Third St., Napa
Fee: $75 / $85Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
August 19 -- Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Dining: The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $135 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
August 20 -- Napa Valley Jazz Society at Silo's
Live Music: N.V. Jazz Society presents Dena DeRose with Peter Barshay-Bass and Akira Tana-Drums. 530 Main Street, Napa
Fee: $30/$15 Napa Valley Jazz Society MembersTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 20 -- Wine Train Sinatra Family Estate Dinner
Food & Wine Education: "Come Fly With Me" aboard The Napa Valley Wine Train for a magical Sinatra-themed food, wine, and music extravaganza. Join wine stars John Schwartz and Danielle Price, along with Amanda Sinatra, and enjoy their award winning Sinatra Family Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as some other different wines from their famous properties worldwide.
Fee: $175 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
August 20 -- Annual Day for the Queen
Benefit: The day begins in the morning with tennis and golf tournaments for the sport enthusiasts. Mid-day there is a luncheon followed by a fashion show. The climax of the day is an evening barbecue dinner and dance. Benefits the Queen of the Valley Hospital. Silverado Country Club and Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa.
Fee: Various Activities - $55 - $250 Time: Various/7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.1882
August 20 -- Music in the Vineyards - Rubicon Estate
Live Music: The barrel room in this impressive 1880 Chateau also gives you the opportunity to see the Coppola movie museum and enjoy a wine tasting around the fountains. Chopin: Introduction and Polonaise Brilliante for cello and piano, Schoenberg:"Transfigured Night" for string sextet, Mendelssohn: Piano trio no. 1 in D minor. 1991 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA
Fee: VariesTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 20 -- Wine Train Vintners Lunch - Artesa
Wine Education: The "Jewel of Carneros" sparkles on board The Napa Valley Wine Train! Winemaker Mark Beringer showcases the fabulous wines from one of Napa's most exciting wineries. A fifth generation and award-winning winemaker from Napa Valley, Mark is proud to continue a family tradition of making high quality wines in California's premier AVAs. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
Fee: $154 per personTime: 10:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
August 20 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 21 -- Clinic Ole Chili Ball
Celebration, Benefit: The Clinic Ole Chili Ball benefits Clinic Ole, which provides affordable health care in Napa County. The event features chili by Napa Valley chefs, tacos by Mike Chelini and the Stony Hill Gang, and dancing. Beer and wine will be available for sale. Held at Charles Krug Winery.
Fee: $60 Adults/$25 Kids 6-12Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.1774 ext. 239
August 21 -- Lynn Asher Band at Silo's
Live Music: When Lynn Asher takes the stage you know you’re in for something special from the moment she launches into her first song. Known as "The Voice" among her fans and fellow musicians, Lynn’s power and versatility as an artist/entertainer is a force to be reckoned with. 530 Main Street, Napa
Fee: $20 Advance/$25 At the DoorTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 21 -- They Might Be Giants at Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Combining a knack for infectious melodies with a quirky, bizarre sense of humor and a vaguely avant-garde aesthetic borrowed from the New York post-punk underground, They Might Be Giants became one of the most unlikely alternative success stories of the late '80s and early '90s. 1350 Third Street Napa, CA
Fee: $28Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
August 21 -- Music in the Vineyards - Markham Vineyards
Live Music: The visually sumptuous barrel room at Markham is an acoustically satisfying venue for our final Saturday night concert. Gordon Getty: Four Traditional Pieces for string quartet, Martinu: Quartet for oboe, violin, cello and piano, Mendelssohn: Andante and Scherzo for string quartet, op.81, Elgar: Piano Quintet.
Fee: VariesTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 21 -- Harvest Party Lobster Fest
Celebration: Join us for new releases, fresh Maine lobster and lots of fun at The Meritage Resort for our Annual Harvest Party. Trinitas Cellars, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
Fee: $79, $69 Wine Society MembersTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.1956
August 21 -- Grilled BBQ @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Join us at Wineries of Napa Valley featuring a Grilled BBQ Appetizer paired with our Napa Valley wines. Includes appetizer plus the choice of 5 different wines from our impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar.1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 21 -- Napa Valley Art Festival
Exhibition, Benefit: The Napa Valley Art Festival is a juried exhibit and sale of over 300 original paintings by 30 of the West's premier representational artists. A portion of the sales will benefit Connolly Ranch Education Center. Held at the Yountville Community Center.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-256-3828
August 21 -- 8th Annual Main Street Reunion
Celebration: Stroll the streets of downtown Napa and see 400 pre 1976 cars. Cars will be judged and awards given in 29 categories. Tee shirts, henleys and baseball caps w/ pre registration. Food, beer, wine and other beverages available. The event is free and open to the public.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322
August 22 -- Rufus Wainwright at Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Affectionately referred to by Elton John as "the greatest songwriter on the planet" and praised by The New York Times for his "genuine originality," Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. 1350 Third Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $45/55Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
August 22 -- Music in the Vineyards - Closing Night Dinner
Celebration, Dining: Celebrate the 16th Season of Music in the Vineyards with the musicians in a closing night party under the stars complete with wine, hors d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner. Croquet Lawn, Meadowood 900 Meadowood Lane, St. Helena, CA
Fee: Call for informationTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 22 -- Grilled BBQ @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Join us at Wineries of Napa Valley featuring a Grilled BBQ Appetizer paired with our Napa Valley wines.Includes appetizer plus the choice of 5 different wines from our impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar.1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 22 -- Music in the Vineyards - Clos Pegase
Live Music: We close this year's festival in the atmospheric Cave Theater at picturesque Clos Pegase, where you can enjoy the gardens and art with your wine. Piazzolla: "Oblivion", Britten: Phantasy Quartet for oboe and string trio, Prokofiev: Sonata for 2 violins, Mendelssohn: String Quintet no. 2. 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA
Fee: VariesTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
August 23 -- Wine Train Moonlight Escape-Red Moon
Wine & Food Education: Share the magic of the Napa Valley in August as the sun sets at 7:52 pm. This moon is named the "Full Red Moon" because as the moon rises it can appear reddish through the hot, sultry haze. Our Moonlight Escape gourmet dinner takes place upstairs in the Vista Dome rail car with its almost 180-degree view.
Fee: $154 per personTime: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
August 26 -- Brix Unpaved
Celebration, Food Education: Brix Restaurant brings global flavors to the Napa Valley with "Brix Unpaved", a series of events celebrating the best in international "street food". Please join us for our food and drink celebrations set along our garden pathway and vineyard. Tonight's theme: Havana Nights. 7377 ST Helena Hwy Yountville CA
Fee: $38Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2749
August 27 -- CRV at Silo's
Live Music: Representing the Napa Valley and San Francisco's North Bay for 11 years, C.R.Vibes is a well seasoned 5 piece roots band. Versatile, C.R.Vibes explores the realms of Reggae, Dub, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Poly rhythmic Fusion. 530 Main Street, Napa
Fee: $20 Advance/$25 At the DoorTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 27 -- Cheese & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 28 -- Cooking with Joey at Cedar Gables Inn
Food & Wine Education: Joey Altman one of our celebrity chefs, hosted KRON TV's “Bay Café” television program, and has a new cookbook out “No Reservations Required”. Twelve lucky students will work with Joey in our showcase kitchen. The menu may include cooking on the outdoor barbeque. Cedar Gables Inn, 486 Coombs Street, Napa
Fee: $125 per personTime: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.7969
August 28 -- Chocolate/Wine @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Join us for an evening of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats... No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar.1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 28 -- 2nd Blues, Brews & BBQs
Celebration: Enjoy BBQ ed beef, chicken – even oysters, and sauces to buy. Musicians include a blues review, KFOG stage and more. Wine makers will compete in a rib eating contest. Beer, Napa Valley wines and other beverages available. The event is free and open to the public. Location: First and Main Streets in Downtown Napa
Fee: Free AdmissionTime: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322
August 28 -- Sterling Silver Screen Series - The Trouble with Harry
Performing Arts: The season concludes with The Trouble with Harry, a classic 1955 black comedy from the "master" – Alfred Hitchcock. A body is found in the woods and guilty hilarity ensues. Stars Shirley MacLaine, Ed Gwenn and John Forsythe and a cameo from Hitchcock himself. Proceeds benefit local charities through Sterling's Stars & Vines Fund. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, CA
Fee: $10 adults, $5 children (under 16)Time: The grounds open at 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3322
August 28 -- Hands Across The Valley
Benefit: Join us for the 17th Annual Hands Across The Valley event. Food and wine tasting courtesy of Napa Valley's great restaurants and wineries, a silent and live auction with rare wines and exciting dinner & travel packages and dancing under the stars. Proceeds benefit Safety Net Food Programs in the Napa Valley. The Ranch Winery, 105 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $150 - $500Time: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6136
August 28 -- Harvest STOMP
Celebration: The "MUST ATTEND" harvest party of the year! Enjoy an authentic grapegrower harvest celebration at one of Napa’s premier vineyard locations featuring exceptional wines, live music, and an array of exhibition-style food from all over the world. Hosted by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers.
Fee: $150Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.8311
August 28 -- The John Burdick Band at Silo's
Live Music: Singer Songwriter Talent John Burdick has created a blues rock acoustic rock feel that is so emotionally driven into performance and meaning and energy.these original songs are quite compelling.... story telling that you have always wanted to hear. 530 Main Street, Napa
Fee: $20 Advance/$25 At the DoorTime: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833
August 29 -- Holistic Healing Waters Cruise
Recreation: Meditate and Relax on the serene waters of the California Delta aboard the luxurious 83 passenger yacht the Island Serenade. Let Qigong, meditation, healthy diet, and Dream Interpretation transport you to a state of peace and harmony on this 3-hour scenic cruise. We are located at 51 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, just minutes from Napa
Fee: $47Time: 12 p.m - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 252.9300
August 29 -- Chocolate/Wine @ Wineries of Napa Valley
Food & Wine Education: Join us for an evening of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats... No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar.1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10.00 (Free for Wine Club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
August 29 -- Barn Tour-2010, Preservation Napa Valley
Historic: 2nd annual Barn Tour, in partnership with Napa County Farm Bureau, features historic barns + hidden gems of Carneros region. Includes Brunch in a Barn, live bluegrass, farm-focused art + docent assist. Barns include: Adastra Vineyards, Peter's Barn/Vine Village, V. Sattui’s Henry Ranch, Buhman Ranch and Scilego Barn.
Fee: $45/personTime: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.9286
August 29 -- Asia at Uptown Theatre
Live Music: Asia's debut album exploded onto the music scene in March 1982. This "supergroup", featuring bassist/vocalist John Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and guitarist Steve Howe, was the logical successor to their collective bands of the 70s - Yes, ELP, King Crimson, UK, and The Buggles. 1350 Third Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $40 / $50Time: Doors: 6:30 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 259.0123
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