Community Calendar: Things to do in Napa Valley
Editor's Note: Event details are subject to change. Please contact event organizers for additional details. To submit an item for the Napa Valley Register print calendar, please use this form: napavalleyregister.com/forms/nvrcalendar. For more information, email Samie Hartley at .
Saturday, Oct. 5
NAPA FARMERS MARKET
BEYOND THE BIN
PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ
Noon-4 p.m. St. Helena Historical Society hosts its Heritage Center Museum at 1255 Oak Ave. in St. Helena on the first Saturday of the month. The museum traces the area's history that includes its native people and successive waves of immigrants from Europe and Latin America. Free admission. Info: shstory.org ; 707-967-5502.
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
Noon-6 p.m. The 14th annual Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ comes to the Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa, for an afternoon of epic eats, drinks and live music. This year's event will feature a classic car show. Free admission. Beer Garden bracelets are $60 ($50 during presale). Info: napabluesandbrew.com .
1 p.m. E & M Presents hosts a performance of Axis Theatre's "Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch" at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. Based on the award-winning children's book by Irene Spinelli, "Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch" include live actors and puppetry. Spanish translation of play text available free prior to each show. Meet Mr. Hatch post-show. A second performance is at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15; free for children 11 and younger. Info: eandmpresents.org .
CALISTOGA ART WALK
'MOVING PICTURES' RECEPTION
5-7 p.m. Artist Deborah Oropallo will be at di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art, 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa, to celebrate the opening of her show "Moving Pictures: A Survey Exhibition of Works by Deborah Oropallo and Collaborators." Tickets are $10. Info: dirosaart.org ; 707-256-7500.
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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 .
Sunday, Oct. 6
Monday, Oct. 7
LINE DANCING
BOW WOW FOR BOOKS
Tuesday, Oct. 8
NAPA FARMERS MARKET
6-8 p.m. Napa County Landmarks hosts a special reception to commemorate 50 years of historic preservation "Building A Legacy: A Lifetime of Stories" at Robert Mondavi's Arch & Tower, located in the historic Borreo Building in downtown Napa, 930 Third St. Tickets are limited to 55 guests and can be purchased online at NapaCountyLandmarks.org . Info: .
Wednesday, Oct. 9
MUSIC WITH RIC
6:30-8:30 p.m. City of Napa, in partnership with Napa County Resource Conservation District and UC Master Gardeners of Napa County, hosts the third installment of its Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop – with a focus on soils, compost and mulch – at the Pelusi Building (Kennedy Park), 2296 Streblow Drive, Napa. Learn how soil type influences watering efficiency and how to improve your soil with amendments and mulch. Free admission; registration required. Info: cityofnapa.org/workshops ; 707-690-3117; .
Thursday, Oct. 10
NEEDLERS' CLUB
5 p.m. St. Helena Historical Society hosts "The St. Helena Star: 150 Years of Local News" at 1255 Oak Ave. in St. Helena. Panel discussion includes thoughts from former Star staffers. Free admission. Info: shstory.org .
'EMOTIVE COLOR'
5:30-7 p.m. Yountville Arts hosts a reception for local artist Pamela Anderson whose work will be displayed at the Steve Rogers Gallery at the Community Center, 6516 Washington St., Yountville, through Nov. 29. The show is called "Emotive Color: Vineyards and Beyond." As a contemporary realist, her work reflects the "California Funk" movement that encouraged artists in the 1970s to explore and experiment. Free admission. Info: pamelaandersonfineart.com .
AUTHOR TALK
7 p.m. Author Michael G. Lee visits the New Technology High School Cyber Cafe, 920 Yount St., Napa, to discuss his new book "When the Band Played On" – a biography of Randy Shilts, the trailblazing journalist who was the first openly gay man to be hired by the San Francisco Chronicle as a reporter. The event is hosted by Napa Valley College LGBT Education Program. Free admission. Copies of the book will be available for purchase for $27.
7 p.m. Kellie Fuller and Mike Greensill present "A Night at the Dream Bowl" at Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St., Napa, featuring a 7-piece band. The event is designed to transport guests back to the Napa Valley Dream Bowl, which opened in 1941 and hosted talents such as Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and Count Basie. Tickets are $20-$45. 1940s attire or accessories are encouraged. Info: bluenotejazz.com/napa/shows .
Friday, Oct. 11
CRAFT & CHATNAPA ART WALK TOUR
3 p.m. The City of Napa Public Art Coordinator hosts a tour of the new Napa Art Walk installations. This year's theme is "Climate Action and Sustainability." A second tour begins at 5 p.m. Both tours leave from Dwight Murray Plaza, 1106 First St., Napa. Free admission. Info: napaartwalk.org .
'RIPCORD'
PLAYFEST 2024
Saturday, Oct. 12
ALL ABOUT BATS
ART ALONG THE RIVER
FLAVORS OF FILM: 'SIDEWAYS'
5:30 p.m. CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa, hosts a screening of the 2004 film "Sideways" as part of its Flavors of Film series. Following the film, director and writer Alexander Payne and actress Virginia Madsen will be available for a live Q+A. Dinner by Frank Ostini will be hosted in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. Tickets are $165. Info: ciaatcopia.com/flavors-of-film .
Sunday, Oct. 13
BROADWAY AND VINE
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Wednesday, Oct. 16
6:30-8:30 p.m. City of Napa, in partnership with Napa County Resource Conservation District and UC Master Gardeners of Napa County, hosts the final installment of its Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop – a Water-Wise Plant Show – at the Pelusi Building (Kennedy Park), 2296 Streblow Drive, Napa. Learn how to maintain and beautify your yard while saving water and money. Free admission; registration required. Info: cityofnapa.org/workshops ; 707-690-3117; .
Friday, Oct. 18
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Napa County Animal Shelter, 942 Hartle Court, Napa, hosts "Be A Hero, Save A Husky" – a special dog adoption event exclusively for huskies and husky mixes. Event continues Saturday and Sunday. Info: ; 707-253-4382.
REMEMBERING SASHA
Saturday, Oct. 19
HARVEST FESTIVAL
AVIATION EXHIBIT
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
'HOCUS POCUS'
5 p.m. RD Winery, 3 Executive Way, Napa, hosts a free screening of the Disney classic "Hocus Pocus." Add a candy and wine pairing package for $45. Advanced reservations recommended. Info: rdwinery.com .
Sunday, Oct. 20
AUTUMN MASQUERADE
Tuesday, Oct. 22
'THE PHILADELPHIA 11'
4-7 p.m. St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Napa, 1917 Third St., Napa, hosts a screening of the feature-length documentary film "The Philadelphia 11." The film tells the story of the first women to challenge the entrenched patriarchy to be ordained as Episcopal priests. Following the screening, stay for an informal conversation including local female clergy and other attendees. Free admission. Info: ; 707-255-0991; stmarysnapa.org .
Thursday, Oct. 24
HEALTH FAIR
Cope Family Center and Adventist Health St. Helena Hospital Foundation host a health fair at Cope Family Center, 707 Randolph St., Napa. Stop by to grab fresh produce and in addition to health services such as mammograms, flu shots, and health assessment screenings on site. Free admission. Info: ; 707-252-1123.
Saturday, Oct. 26
HOMETOWN HALLOWEENDI ROSA DAY
Thursday, Oct. 31
Please note event details are subject to change. To submit at item for the Napa Valley Register print calendar, please use this form: napavalleyregister.com/forms/nvrcalendar. For more information, email Samie Hartley at .
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