Napa Valley - September Events

Ongoing Events

• Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing - Calistoga Inn
  Live Music: The Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery features live jazz, blues or latin style music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every night. Dinner reservations are recommended.Blues on the patio every Wednesday night, Open Mic in the pub every Wed., Singer/Songwriters in the pub every Thurs, dancing in the pub every Fri & Sat, jazz on the patio every Fri, Sat & Sun night. Call for details. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.
  Fee: Free or small coverTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.4101

• Ongoing -- Introducing Beringer Vineyards Tour
  Historic: This historic tour ushers you through our original winery and aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer's 130+ year history and commitment to quality. (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult). 2000 Main St., St. Helena.
  Fee: $15 per adult, (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult.)Time: 10:30 a.m. , 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Ongoing Year-Round -- California Wine Exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum
  Museums & Exhibitions, Wine Education: "California Wine: The Science of an Art", a million dollar, state-of-the-art interactive exhibit takes you through a year in the wine making process. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Senior $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Every Day -- Burgundian Tasting at Patz & Hall
  Wine & Food Education: Come taste six single vineyard pinot noirs and chardonnays in our tasting salon with seasonal food compliments, by appointment ($40), or walk in and sit at our new bar and enjoy three wines ($20). 851 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste A, Napa
  Fee: $20-$40Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.7700

• Daily -- The Hess Collection Gallery
  Exhibition: The Hess Collection of paintings and sculptures by contemporary European and American artists was acquired over the past 30 years by winery founder Donald Hess. The unique exhibition brings together an encompassing display of the vivid, powerful and thought-provoking works. At Hess Collection Winery, 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Daily, by appointment -- The Nose Knows: Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Join one of our experts as you learn to taste wine like a professional. This is a fun, round table setting designed to introduce you to various wine's signature aromas and to an understanding of how your sense of smell enhances your enjoyment of wine. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $30Time: by appointment Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Daily -- Taste of Beringer Tour at Beringer Vineyareds
  Historic, Wine Education: This tour captures the basics of vines and wines. Explore our demonstration vineyard and learn about the growing cycle of a grape vine. Tour the caves while tasting four different wines. We'll teach you to taste wine like a professional. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Daily, by appointment -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Learn the magic that our winemakers use to create Magnificat, our proprietary blend that each year is the highest expression of our vineyards and the vintage. In this hands-on seminar you'll play winemaker, creating your own blend with five classic Bordeaux varietals produced from our Oakville Estate, 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $30Time: between 11a.m. & 3 p.m., by appointment. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Year Round -- The Land and People of the Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Museum
  Exhibition: The exhibit focuses on the unique environment and fascinating history of the Napa region. Areas of interest include: Napa County, geography, geology, Wappo Native Americans, Mexican Rancho Days, Pioneers and Settlers, Chinese, Ranching, Farming, Viticulture, Wine, Mining, Transportation, and Hot Spring Resorts. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Seniors $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 FreeTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Ongoing -- Vintage Legacy Tour at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education, Historic: Experience the Beringer Brothers' vision from vineyard to bottle. Guests will begin the tour in Beringer's St. Helena Home Vineyard, part of the original estate in 1875, and proceed to the Old Stone Winery for a barrel tasting of a pre-release wine in the caves, followed by a sit-down tasting of three current-release wines. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call for availability. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $35 per personTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 #2222

• Daily -- Tasting in the Cellar at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education: A great opportunity for a semi-private tasting of five reserve level wines as well as learning more about our reserve wine program. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 24-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena
  Fee: $25Time: 2 p.m. & 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Reserve Tour and Tasting
  Wine Education: Participants will enjoy an escorted tour of winery operations, led by one of our knowledgeable and gracious tour guides, followed by a private tasting in our elegant Reserve Room. The tasting features a three-vintage vertical selection of Sterling's highly acclaimed Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Includes Sterling's one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride (a portion of the fee may be credited toward the purchase of Reserve wines). Reservations are recommended. 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $45Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• Daily, by appointment -- Girls Weekend Tour and Tasting
  Celebration: Girls Weekend Tour and Tasting Package at Clos Pegase. We offer a private tasting and beautiful cave tour, along with a tote bag filled with Girl's Week-end goodies including a cute logo baseball hat and logo crystal wine glass. Call for booking. 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $40Time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 737.1410

• Quarterly in March, June, September and December -- Barrel Tastings
  Wine Education: Sample great wine 'thieved' from the barrel at Merryvale. A unique wine country experience, the tasting also includes a second wine, usually an earlier vintage already bottled - a rare opportunity to taste how a wine evolves. Must be over 21 years of age. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $25 (Free to club members!)Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 326.6069 ext 451

• August 9 - September 20 -- New Art From Oakland at the di Rosa Preserve
  Exhibition: An exhibition exploring the creative talent exploding in Oakland today. Organized by di Rosa Preserve curator Michael Schwager, There will present a cross-section of contemporary artists who live and work in Oakland and contribute to the energy and vitality of Bay Area art. 5200 Carneros Highway 121 Napa
  Fee: $10 / $5 di Rosa Preserve membersTime: Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m Phone Number: (707) 226.5991

• August 15 - September 14 -- Manga & Anime Exhibition
  Exhibition: Napa Valley Museum presents Manga & Anime: An Exhibition of Popular Cartoon Art In Collaboration with Nichi Bei Times. 55 Presidents Cir., on the grounds of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville.
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students and Senior $3.50, Youth ages 7 to 17 $2.50, Children under age 7 free. Free Admission every Monday.Time: Open Daily Except Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• By Appointment, minimum 10 people -- "Blend Your Own Merlot" At Rutherford Hill
  Wine Education: "Blending in the Caves." This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you and your friends or colleagues become winemakers for a day! After your tour, your wine instructor will assist you with important considerations. Then, blend your own Merlot - even bottle it and take it home! Call the winery for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: By Appointment, Reservations Required Phone Number: (707) 963.1871 ext.218

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Progressive Tasting
  Wine Education: Guests will be able to sample tastes of limited-release wines in a "progressive tasting" throughout the scenic hilltop winery. At two strategic viewpoints along the way, winery staff will be available to answer questions while serving tastings. The balance of the five-wine tasting is completed in the Visitors Center's Main Tasting Room, where guests can enjoy a seated tasting with attentive table service and great views of the northern Napa Valley, while surrounded by Sterling's historical collection of wine-related art. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, Ca
  Fee: $20 adults, $10 under 21, under 3 FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (800) 726.6136

• Daily -- Vino Con Queso at Artesa Winery
  Wine & Food Education: Your culinary journey begins with a glass of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine as you take in the amazing vista overlooking our Carneros Vineyards and the San Pablo Bay. Your host will guide you to an exclusive setting where you will experience the pairing of our small production Limited Release and Reserve wines with fine cheeses. 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $40 per guestTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707)254.2126

• Daily -- The Estate Reserve Experience
  Wine Education: Begin your experience with a flute of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine followed by a tour of the subterranean barrel cellar. In the cellar, taste one of our prized Estate Reserve wines directly from the barrel and be guided by our Wine Educator through a private tasting of our finest Reserve wines from our Estate. Artesa Vineyards & Winery, 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $40 per guestTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.2126

• Daily -- Darioush Fine Wines, Artisan Cheeses
  Food & Wine Education: Darioush Napa Valley invites you to join us for a private tasting of several of the world’s finest small-production artisan cheeses paired with a selection of Darioush’s meticulously-crafted estate-based wines. This truly unique, ninety-minute tour and tasting experience is offered daily in the winery’s luxurious Barrel Chai. Reservations required. 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.2345 ext. 130

• June 26 - September 25 -- Sunsets on the Silverado Bench
  Celebration: Join us for a dreamy evening in Wine Country at William Hill Estate Winery! On the fourth Friday of the month, bring your favorite picnic goodies to enjoy under our picnic arbor and watch the sunset over the rolling hills of the Silverado Bench. Wine will be available for purchase to complement your picnic dinner. 1761 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.3024

• September 11 - 27 -- Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher
  Performing Arts: Don't miss the mystery and suspense of the play the New York Times calls "a most superior thriller." A gripping plot and chilling climax will keep you riveted! Opening Night Gala with wine by Vino D'Angelo and finger food by First Squeeze Cafe & Juice Bar. Dreamweavers Theatre, 1637 Imola Avenue, at the back of the River Park Shopping Center.
  Fee: $20 general; $18 Senior/Student/MilitaryTime: Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE (5483)

• Sunday thru Friday -- Napa Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours stretch limousines where you can join other Wine Country enthusiasts in enjoying 5 winery stops with time for tasting at each. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. from a popular Napa Valley location. "An inexpensive, yet luxurious way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" *Reservations are required.
  Fee: $69 per person Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• Every Sunday -- St. Supery Winery - Behind the Scenes
  Wine Education: Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a world class winery? Here is your opportunity to see first hand. Explore our cellar with a wine educator and learn about the entire winemaking process from crushing to bottling. Tour concludes with a barrel tasting of our estate grown reds. 8440 Hwy 29, Rutherford.
  Fee: $30Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4507 x58 or (800) 942.0809 x58

• Every Sunday -- Robert Mondavi, Artisanal Cheese & Wine
  Food & Wine Education: The marriage of wine and cheese dates back before the Roman Empire. Just as gourmet foods have evolved in the United States, so have exceptional handmade cheeses, which some feel are a natural complement to handcrafted wine. This two-hour presentation begins with a tour of the winery to understand Robert Mondavi's winemaking philosophy. Afterwards, you will sit down to enjoy a selection of local artisanal cheeses served with our wines. You will taste both red and white wines with the cheeses and try some new combinations that might surprise you. Limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $50.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Daily, by appointment -- Girard Winery: Food and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: We have teamed up with the experts at gourmet purveyor Dean & DeLuca and created a beautiful harmony of wine perfectly paired with the proper food. Spend 90 minutes with us in our private tasting room sampling Girard's wines with delectable gourmet cheeses and charcuterie. Please call the tasting room to make a reservation. 6795 Washington Street, Yountville
  Fee: $40 per personTime: 10a.m., 12p.m., 2p.m., & 4p.m. Phone Number: (707) 968.9297 x1

• Every Sunday -- Mimi Fox and friends at Uva Trattoria
  Live Music: Mimi Fox and friends, Lite Jazz Guitar at Uva Trattoria. Come join Uva for the best in Italian wines & food, cocktails & live jazz every week. 1405 Clinton Street, between Main & Brown, downtown Napa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.6646

• Selected Sundays -- Food and Wine Pairing Program at the CIA
  Food Education: "A Journey into Sensory Awareness" In this two hour and a half hour session, Chef John Ash will review the dynamics of how we taste and then dive into an exploration of how food and wine interact with each other. Participants will come away with some basic templates to operate from as they put food and wine together. You'll have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen in your own kitchens as well as outside dining experiences! Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena
  Fee: $95Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Monday -- Robert Mondavi Winery The Taste of Wine
  Wine Education: This two-hour long formal tasting will take you on a journey through your palate. You will learn to taste wine with care in order to appreciate its quality; to submit it to examination by your senses; to try and understand it by discovering its various characters and putting them into words. You will be able to "read" a wine by appreciating its visual aspect, evaluate its aromas and flavors as well as experience its mouthfeel. Understanding a wine is to savor it. Limited to 10 guests. Robert Mondavi Winery is located on Highway 29 in Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $75 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Tuesday - Saturday -- Tours of the di Rosa Preserve
  Exhibition: Located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, the di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature houses nearly 2,300 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California in its three contemporary galleries. 5200 Carnernos Hwy 121, Napa CA
  Fee: $10 / $15Time: 9:30a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991 x25

• Every Tuesdays -- Afro-Caribbean Dance Class
  Recreation: Join us for a fun, energetic dance class accompanied by live drumming! All levels welcome. Great fun and great exercise. Unity Church in Napa Valley, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa
  Fee: $13 drop-in; first class freeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 337.8540

• Every Tuesday & Saturday -- Robert Mondavi The Harvest of Joy Tour and Lunch
  Wine Education: Robert Mondavi's autobiography, entitled 'The Harvests of Joy', describes his love for wine and food, and his passion for sharing 'the good life' with others. Let us share our bounty with you with a tour of our winery followed by a three-course lunch in our Vineyard Room. You will savor dishes prepared by our Winery chef while enjoying idyllic views of the To Kalon Vineyard and the neighboring Mayacamas mountains. This program unfolds over about two and a half hours. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $100 per person, all inclusive; limited to 10 guests.Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) RMONDAVI, ext 2000

• Every Wednesday night -- Three for Thirty with no corkage fee
  Dining: Come to Restaurant Cuvee on Wednesday nights and receive three courses for $30. Bring a bottle of wine and we will waive your corkage fees. 1650 Soscol Avenue, Napa
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 5 p.m. - close Phone Number: (707) 224.2330

• The first four Wednesdays of each month -- Napa Boots and Belles Dancing
  Recreation: Napa Boots and Belles welcomes singles, couples and families for "Dancing in a Square", on the first four Wednesdays of each month. Refreshments available on each third Wednesday. Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa.
  Fee: $5 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.3161

• Every Wednesday Night -- Cioppino Night at Tra Vigne
  Dining: Every Wednesday night join us for Cioppino night! Salad, cioppino, grilled asparagus, roasted red potatoes, grilled bruschetta for $19.50. Tra Vigne does not charge corkage so please feel free to bring in your own wine! 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $19.50Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4444

• Every Wednesday night -- Drop-in Meditation Class for all
  Instruction: Learn to meditate, find inner meaning, improve your health & relationships, become more positive. Learn what Buddha taught. Join us at Summerville at Villa Del Rey, 3255 Villa Lane off Tancas, Napa. 2nd floor in chapel. Beginning April 4, continuing class.
  Fee: $10 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.8791

• Every Wednesday and Thursday -- Jazz at Silo's with Mike Greensill-Piano
  Live Music: Piano player Mike Greensill brings his unique brand of swinging jazz to Silo's. Napa's premier music room. Mike plays solo piano on Wednesday nights and is joined on Thursdays by renowned bassist Ruth Davies. Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• First Wednesday, every other month -- First Wednesday Downtown Calistoga
  Exhibition: Calistoga Art Center invites you to view and shop for art by local artists at downtown venues in Calistoga, such as cafes, banks and art galleries. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Calistoga Art Center.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 225.1003

• Every Wednesday -- Sicilian Wednesdays at Boskos Trattoria
  Wine & Food Education: Celebrate the foods and wine of Sicily! Come enjoy our menu items inspired by the island "off the boot." All bottles of Italian wines are 1/2 off. Mangia! 1364 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA
  Fee: 1/2 Price Italian bottlesTime: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.9088

• Thursday Hospitality Nights -- Hospitality Night Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley
  Celebration: Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley cordially invites local hospitality staff and a guest to a complimentary wine tasting from 6:00-8:00 pm each Thursday night beginning January 8th. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting while touring the art and furnishings galleries. Please bring your business card.
  Fee: Complimentary with business cardTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0889

• Every Thursday -- Robert Mondavi, Celebrating California Food & Wine
  Wine Education: Celebrating the California history of wine, this four-hour program begins with an educational tour of the winery and surrounding vineyards, followed by a presentation on the history of California winegrowing. After the presentation, we will serve you an elegant three-course luncheon in our Vineyard Room, created by our winery chef to complement a variety of our Napa Valley and District wines. Reservations are limited to 8 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $110.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Thursdays and Fridays -- Peju Winery Wine, Cheese, Tapas Tasting
  Experience Peju wines as never before with exotic and flavorful dishes presented in a private, interactive setting at our winery. Peju's wine and food programs are educational, fun and perfect for groups of friends, family and corporations visiting the Napa Valley! 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
  Fee: $40/Wine and Cheese, $60/Wine and TapasTime: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.3600

• Every Thursday Evening -- Jazz at Go Fish with Mike Greensill
  Live Music: Jazz on the Patio - Every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cindy Pawlcyn's wonderful and acclaimed restaurant "Go Fish". Located in beautiful St Helena. Join us for a swinging summer with "Jazz on the Patio" featuring the Mike Greensill Duo.
  Fee: No CoverTime: 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 965.0700

• Every Thursday Morning -- Napa Mom's Club Thursday Morning Walks
  Recreation: Come join a group of moms, who come together to socialize, network and provide time for our children to be with other children. Join us for weekly walks, play groups, monthly family activities and monthly mom's night out activities. Call for more details and location info.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 849.9040

• Thursdays - Saturdays -- The Hess Collection Experience
  Wine Education: The "Hess Collection Experience" includes a VIP private gallery tour of Donald Hess' extensive collection of paintings and sculpture, a tasting of three current Hess Collection varietal wines and a special menu selected by winery Chef Chad Hendrickson. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa
  Fee: $50Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144 x 213

• Every Friday -- B.Y.O.B. Barbeque & Happy Hour
  Hurley's Every Friday Night - B.Y.O.B. Barbeque & Happy Hour Bring your favorite bottle of wine and share it amongst friends every Friday and enjoy Chef Bob's Patio Barbeque. 6518 Washington St., Yountville CA
  Fee: $25/per person (no corkage with BBQ ticket)Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2345

• Every Friday & Saturday -- Bighorn Cellars Wine, Chocolate & Cheese
  Wine & Food Education: Please join us at Silverado Train Wine Studio as we pour the premium, single-vineyard wines of Bighorn Cellars paired with artisan cheeses and decadent chocolates. Our tasting room is casual and inviting. Our wines are world class. Join us for a unique Napa Valley experience you are sure to enjoy! Cheers!
  Fee: $7.00 (Fee is waived upon wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8569 x 115 or (888) 414.WINE

• Every Friday -- Charbay Distillery Bar at Tra Vigne
  Wine Education: Get your weekend started on a high note! Meet your local distiller, enjoy a Charbay cocktail and an appetizer (caviar, anyone?) The bar features Charbay's entire collection of fine wines, ports & spirits. Ask any questions about distilling vodka, whiskey and rum while enjoying Tra Vigne's classic patio.
  Fee: A la carte Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.9327

• Every Friday - May through October -- St. Helena Farmers Market
  Market: Backdropped by grapevines and mountains, purchase local farmer’s spring veggies, local lemons and olive oil for a fresh salad, accompanied with local cheeses and bread. Stroll through the market magic and music. North on 29, pass through ‘Rutherford,’ look for the grassroots sign, left on Sulphur Springs Road and follow the signs.
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (302) 584.0819

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Wesla Whitfield Jazz/Cabaret vocals
  LiveMusic: Acclaimed Cabaret/Jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield sings at Silo's, Napa's newest music room, with swinging jazz pianist Mike Greensill. The American Songbook at its best! Silo's at the Napa River Inn in Napa Ca.
  Fee: $20Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• Saturdays June - October -- Goosecross Cellars Wine Basics Class
  Wine & Food Education: Join us for a morning of fun and down to earth education as you explore tasting techniques, serving hints, wine storage suggestions and more. Reservations Required. 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Every Saturday -- Saturdays at the CIA
  Food Education: "Be among the first non-professionals to take a food or wine class at CIA Greystone. Learn to create tasty dishes inspired by the Napa Valley way of life and other alluring locations such as the traditional tapas bars of Spain and the small village cafes along the Mediterranean coast. Two hour hands-on adventurous cooking classes exploring the aromas, tastes and textures from wine country and The World Table. CIA at Greystone, St. Helena
  Fee: $75Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Saturday -- Napa RiverWalk historian George Webber
  Recreation, Historic: Local historian and raconteur George Webber leads walking tour through historic Napa. Visit historic landmarks, hear tales, old town lores, stories and fun facts. Starts at Riverbend Performance Plaza behind the Historic Napa Mill. Call Napa River Inn for info and reservations.
  Fee: $20pp; limited $10 tickets for localsTime: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.8500

• Every Saturday May - October -- Calistoga Farmers' Market
  Market: Every Saturday the market offers fresh produce & seasonal fruits, gourmet food, crafts, master gardeners, live entertainment and much more. Sharpsteen Plaza located across from the City Hall in downtown Calistoga at 1235 Washington Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.8892 / (707) 812.2640

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- Reserve Wine Tasting at Blackstallion Winery
  Wine Education: This comparative tasting features three very special wines: 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Library Release), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. Optional cheese pairing selected exclusively for Black Stallion Winery by renowned cheesemonger, John Raymond. 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) BSW.NAPA

• Saturdays & Sundays -- Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum Tours
  Family Fun, Museums & Exhibitions: Attractive still life displays of local habitats include local animals and plants. A well mounted 6' mt. lion in display case is most recent addition. Library, gift shop, kids games, microscope and hands on skins and bones available. Weekday tours available for groups. Call 255-6465. 3107 Browns Valley Rd, at Westwood Hills Park.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Weekdays by appt. Phone Number: (707) 255.6465

• Every second & fourth Saturday of the month -- Luna Vineyards, Appellation Knowledge
  Wine Education: Test your appellation knowledge with your host Alex Castillo at Luna Vineyards. Taste four red wines from Luna and learn how terroir impacts the wine. For reservations please call or email acastillo@lunavineyards.com. Luna Vineyards Tasting Room, 10-5 pm, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $25Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 869.5862 ext. 123

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- The Ultimate Tasting at Artesa Winery
  Wine Education: An exclusive barrel room tasting comprised of our very best wines, limited to those produced in 700 case lots and one extremely rare Single Vineyard wine. You will be greeted with a flute of our Grand Reserve Sparkling wine, and then proceed to the cellar for an exclusive candlelit tasting among our French oak barrels. 1345 Henry Road, Napa
  Fee: $50 per guestTime: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.2126

• Every Saturday -- Salsa Lessons at Ceja Vineyards
  Instruction, Recreation: Sizzling Salsa Saturday! Free Salsa Lessons & Happy Hour at Ceja Vineyards in downtown Napa. 5:30pm-7:30pm Happy Hour – get your salsa groove on – sample all Ceja wines at special discounts. 7:30pm Beginner Salsa & 8:30pm Intermediate Salsa. Open to 11:00pm. 1248 First Street, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beginner & Intermediate Phone Number: (707) 226.6445

• Every first & third Saturday of the month -- Luna Vineyards Wine & Cheese Pairing
  Wine & Food Education: Come join your host Alex Castillo in the Reserve Room at Luna Vineyards on Saturday, December 6th for an intimate wine and cheese experience. For reservations please call or email acastillo@lunavineyards.com. Luna Vineyards Tasting Room, 10-5 pm, 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $35 per personTime: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 869.5862 ext. 123

• Every Saturday -- Robert Mondavi, The Essence Tour & Tasting
  Wine Education: This three-hour adventure explores the flavor profile of wine. Offered throughout the year, the Essence Tour & Tasting unveils the mysteries of aromatic essences commonly associated with red and white wines such as green apple, leather, peach, smoke, pineapple or oak. The tour and tasting focus on the influences of soil, climate and the artful hand of the winemaker in developing the nuances of Robert Mondavi wines. Limited to 8 persons. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $60 per person; limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Saturdays and Sundays except the 4th weekend of every month -- 'Wine Component Tasting' Seminar at Merryvale
  Food & Wine Education: Your adventure begins with a tour of our historic winery before moving into our renowned 'Cask Room' to focus on wine and its essential components - sugar, alcohol, acid and tannins. Merryvale's acclaimed wines are tasted along with the separate elements to demonstrate how components blend together to create balance. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• Saturdays May - October -- Winegrowing Tour at Goosecross Cellars
  Wine Education: This tour takes you right into our Estate vineyard where you'll taste the grapes, check the sugar and learn about the way we craft our wines from the grape to the bottle. This 1.5 hour tour concludes with a private, al fresco tasting of Goosecross Cellars wines to complete your experience. Reservations are limited to ten people. 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA
  Fee: $20.00 per personTime: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• 2nd Weekend of the Month -- Hess Collection Cellar Door Red Weekends
  Celebration: The Hess Collection opens its original barrel chai for the public to fill commemorative jugs with a blended red wine from its Mount Veeder vineyards. The event recalls the 19th century origins of the winery as an exotic mountain resort in the Napa Redwoods, when Mount Veeder was a major tourist destination. 4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA
  Fee: Initial bottle $18, refills $15Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Every first Sunday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $75.00 per person, inclusiveTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Tuesday - Thursday; Friday and Saturday -- Gourmet Retreat at CasaLana B & B
  Food Education: CasaLana B&B offers hands-on cooking classes in the B&Bs' professionally-equipped kitchen. Classes are geared to avid home cooks. Classes range in length from 3 hours to 5 full days. 1316 South Oak Street, Calistoga. Please call for more information.
  Fee: $75 - $850Time: Times vary according to class. Phone Number: (707) 942.0615

• Fourth weekend of every month -- Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Series at Merryvale Vineyard
  Wine Education: This unique seminar is conducted by our own Sandra Barros, Merryvale's Hospitality Coordinator, who begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery. Taste Merryvale wines and small samples of selected foods while discovering simple guidelines to start you on your own personal journey into the joys of food & wine pairing. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• Every Third Thursday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Food & Wine Education: Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. : Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $125 per person, all inclusiveTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• 1st Saturday of Every Month -- 1st Saturday Calistoga Stroll
  Celebration, Live Music: 1st Saturday Stroll features a live music event and wine tasting from 1 to 7 p.m. Tickets for wine tasting are $25 for two and can be purchased online or the day of the event at the Calistoga Visitors Center, 1133 Washington Street
  Fee: $25 for 2Time: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

• Daily -- Mumm Cuvee Napa Photo Finish
  Museums & Exhibitions: The Mumm Cuvee Napa "Private Collection" Gallery exhibits Matthew Adams'collection of his grandfather Ansel Adams' photographs. Matthew has graciously loaned Mumm twenty-seven original, signed prints from the renowned "Museum Collection" of acclaimed photographer, Ansel Adams. 8445 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.7700

• Every Second Sunday of the month -- New Orleans/ Dixieland Jazz
  Live Music: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers (aka local musicians) will perform. Also hear the DixieCats, a youth band. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. At the Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa.
  Fee: $10.00 General Admission; $3.00 Ages 12-17; Under 12 freeTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5285 or (707) 258.8774

• Twice per month -- Murder Mystery
  Performing Arts, Wine Education: The Napa Valley Wine Train's Murder Mystery dinner theater features an interactive four-act drama, served along with a delightful four-course gourmet meal on the lavishly restored, antique rail cars. Dress the part, form a team and try to solve this historic mystery as you travel, through the Napa Valley.
  Fee: $145 per personTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124

• Last Wednesday of the Month -- Napa Wine Merchants Wine Tasting Class
  Wine Education: Held on the last Wednesday of each month, from May 31 - December 27. Classes will feature a different varietal each month. Wines will be tasted blind to evaluate appellation, quality and price. Limited to 16 people per class. 1146 First St., Napa.
  Fee: $10Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.6796

• First Saturday of the Month -- Saturday Opera Night
  Live Music, Performing Arts: Each Opera Night is unique, as vocalists who come to the Conservatory range in experience from student to diva. Tickets are available at the door when they open for general seating at 7:30. Complimentary tapas, wine, and mineral water are offered at intermission. Jarvis Conservatory is located at 1711 Main Street, near downtown Napa.
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445

• TBA -- Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala
  Benefit: Guide Dogs for the Blind will host the 7th Annual Support Our Canine Heroes Wine Gala. Join us at a new location this year: the Historic Carriage House at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, CA, located in the heart of Napa Valley. Proceeds from the event will help provide veterinary care for working Guide Dogs and puppies-in-training.Menu by: Chef Cindy Pawlcyn of Go Fidh, Mustards and Cindy's Back Street Kitchen and live auction with Ursula Hermacinski of Cool Hand Vineyards & Screaming Eagle Partners.
  Fee: $300 before September 1; $350 thereafterTime: 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 295.4050

• TBA -- 2nd Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival
  Festival, Live Music: 2nd Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival Sept 19 Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, 575 Third St. Also presenting a fundraising concert Fri., Sept. 18 at the Napa Valley Opera House 10 a.m. "Pulama" and continues with hula and music. Other acts: "Ka Ehu Kai", "Moana" "Hanapa'a", "Faith Ako"and Napa's own "Manaleo"
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 966.4017

• TBA -- 4th Annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival
  Celebration, Live Music: Enjoy Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber and the Susie Glaze Band, children's activities, arts & crafts, food, and Lake County wines. Supports projects of local non-profits. Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Hwy 53, Lower Lake
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 at the gate/Under 12 Free Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 995.2658

• TBA -- PEJU Annual Grape Stomp & Harvest Party
  Celebrate the 2009 Harvest with us at Peju! Start the day with a competitive grape stomp followed by a Spanish-style dinner with Peju wines and dancing to live music under the stars. Please call 800-446-7358, email events@peju.com or visit www.peju.com to make a reservation.
  Fee: Please call us for DetailsTime: 12-2 p.m. and 6-11 p.m. Phone Number: 800-446-7358

• TBA -- 10th Annual Home & Garden Tour
  Benefit: Tour five distinctive Napa Valley homes and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at the Caldwell Synder Gallery in St. Helena. Proceeds benefit the Napa Valley Symphony.
  Fee: $45Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6872

• TBA -- Viva Mexico
  Calistoga's Pioneer Park will again be home to cries of Viva Mexico! when the city celebrates Mexican Independence Day. For years Calistoga has celebrated Sept. 15 with Mexican food, music and dance.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.6333

• TBA -- 2009 Napa Valley Open Studios Tour
  Exhbition: Arts Council Napa Valley presents the 22nd annual Napa Valley Open Studios fine art tour on September 19 - 20 & 26 - 27. Open Studios is a juried program that includes two weekends of self-guided tours of artist's studios throughout the Napa Valley.
  Fee: Free Self Guided TourTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.7016

• TBA -- Twiga at Twilight at Safari West
  Benefit: Enjoy up-close-and-personal wildlife presentations, African-inspired cuisine, great local wines, African entertainment and silent and live auctions. Help us support our Discover Africa program, connecting under-served children to the beauty of nature and wildlife. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 793.2101

• TBA -- Tastings on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery
  Celebration: The winery's signature tasting event is now in its 58th year, and takes place on the estate's Great Lawn in the shade of heritage oaks. Tastings, delectable nibbles, & live music. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and straw hats are encouraged. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main Street, St. Helena
  Fee: $30 Advance/$35 At the Door/Wine Club ComplimentaryTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 747.5784

• TBA -- Trinitas Cellars Harvest Dinner at The Meritage Resort
  Celebration: Enjoy the "fruits of our labor" as we celebrate the harvest with Trinitas Cellars' latest releases at The Meritage Resort and Spa and Trinitas Tasting Room. Enjoy a special buffet with selections created by our Executive Chef, Laurent Berthon, to pair perfectly with Trinitas wines. Enjoy your flight of new releases along with live music and tour The Meritage Estate vineyards with Kevin Mills, Trinitas Cellars' winemaker. 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa
  Fee: $59, $49 for Wine Society MembersTime: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707)251.1917

• May - October -- Napa Downtown Farmers' Market
  Market: Join us every Tuesday and Saturday at the Napa Valley Wine Train parking lot, 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.7142

• TBA -- Napa Wine and Crafts Faire
  Fair, Wine Education: The Napa Wine & Crafts Faire is extremely unique in the world of craft shows. It is the largest one-day outdoor event in Napa, attracting up to 25,000 every year. Attendees can enjoy wine and 200 crafters located on First Street in Downtown Napa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322

• TBA -- Louis M. Martini's Annual Cellar Sale
  Wine Education: The Annual Cellar Sale offers the opportunity to buy cases of older vintage wines and big bottles, all at an incredible value with huge savings of 40-60% off retail prices! There will be a limited number of bottles available signed by Mike Martini. Italian style hor’deauves will be served and library wine tastings will be available. 254 South St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 549.2582

• TBA -- Just Imagine Auction
  Auction, Benefit: An evening to celebrate...silent and live auction, dinner and dancing to benefit the students of St. Helena's Public Schools. Held at the Culinary Institute of America.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2717

• TBA -- 17th Annual River Festival
  Festival, Benefit: Friends of the Napa River present the 17th Annual River Festival at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Napa featuring the Napa Valley Symphony.
  Fee: Free general admissionTime: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 254.8520

• TBA -- Staglin Family Music Festival for Mental Health
  Benefit, Auction: Founded in 1995 by Shari and Garen Staglin, the Music Festival for Mental Health grows with each passing year. And what a celebration it is! All revenues will go to mental health research projects throughout the nation. 1570 Bella Oaks Ln Napa, CA
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: Call for schedule Phone Number: (707) 944.0477

• TBA -- 9th Annual Cruisin' Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival & Car Show
  Festival: Custom & Classic Car Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Chili and Pasta Cook Offs, Beer and Wine Tasting 1 p.m.-4 p.m. DJ by "Duke Edwards" Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga
  Fee: $25Time: See description Phone Number: (707) 942.1473

• TBA -- Friends of Clif Farm 2009 Harvest Party
  Celebration, Benefit: Join owners Gary Erickson & Kit Crawford and winemaker Sarah Gott for an afternoon of local food, olive oil and wines from Clif Family Winery & Farm. A portion of the proceeds from the event will support the Community Alliance for Family Farmers.
  Fee: $100/person ($75 for wine club members)Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 968.0625

• TBA -- First Annual Napa Valley Fall Tennis Classic
  Recreation, Benefit: The First Annual Fall Tennis Classic, sponsored by Rocca Family Vineyards, is a fundraiser benefiting the Healthroots Foundation. The event is limited to 32 players and features an evening barbeque, as well as a tasting of award-winning Rocca Family Vineyards wines. Held at the Napa Valley Country Club.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.8467

• TBA -- MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour
  Benefit, Recreation: More than 1,500 cyclists are expected to participate in the Northern California Chapter of the National MS Society's 25th Annual MS 150 Waves to Wine Bike Tour. It will take riders on a tour of the Napa and Sonoma County wine country, provide cyclists with breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast before culminating in Petaluma.
  Fee: $35 + $250 fundraising minimum.Time: call for information and schedule Phone Number: (800) FIGHT-MS

• TBA -- 2009 Harvest Ball at V. Sattui
  Celebration, Dancing: For the twenty-fifth straight year, V. Sattui will hold its annual Harvest Ball this fall. This year there will be One Grand Ball at V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. Chef, Stefano Masanti from Madesimo, Italy, who will present a lavish six-course banquet. Make your reservations early!
  Fee: $200 per person Club Members ($225 non-members.)Time: 6 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7774

• TBA -- Family Pride Picnic
  Family Fun, Benefit: Mount St. Helena Vintage Lions Club invites you to the First Annual Family Pride Picnic at Macedonian Park in Calistoga! Featuring the Michael Thomason Band, Samvega and other local musicians, local artists, silent auction and fun-filled family activities. All proceeds go to further the community service work of our local Lions Club.
  Fee: $10Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 816.3670

• TBA -- Raymond Harvest Celebration
  Celebration: We are celebrating our 36th harvest this year and will mark this milestone by pouring limited edition wines, including our very first Syrah along with Rutherford Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, paired with wood fired pizzas. Tours of harvest activity will be offered. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena
  Fee: $25 per personTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800)525.2659