Calendar of Events

November 2019

November 1-December 31

Napa Valley Give!Guide 2019

Inspiring a community of givers! Look for the Give!Guide catalog in your November Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine, and give $10 or more online to your choice of fabulous Napa County nonprofits. nvgiveguide.org 

 

November 1-17

Napa Valley Museum Pop-Up History Gallery Goes on Tour!

Napa Valley Museum presents Land and People of Napa Valley through the end of November. Sponsored by Do Napa, the museum’s permanent exhibit ‘pops up’ in downtown Napa at the Goodman Library highlighting the Napa Valley’s history, people, geography and how the valley’s unique geology made the region’s agriculture and viticulture industries flourish. napavalleymuseum.org

 

November 1-3

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

When Randle Patrick McMurphy gets transferred for evaluation from a prison farm to a mental institution, he assumes it will be a less restrictive environment.But the martinet Nurse Ratched runs the psychiatric ward with an iron fist, keeping her patients cowed through abuse, medication and sessions of electroconvulsive therapy. A battle of wills begins between the rebellious McMurphy, who becomes a champion of the suppressed patients, and the inflexible Ratched. Soon, all the ward’s patients are affected and methods of dealing with McMurphy grow increasingly extreme. 266-6305 or luckypennynapa.com

 

November 1

Napa High and Vintage High –  2019 Big Game Car Raffle

For the first time ever, the Booster organizations at both Vintage High and Napa High are joining forces to fundraise for their Athletic Programs. Hanlees of Napa is graciously donating a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta (valued at $23,000) to be raffled off at this year’s Big Game. Athletes from both schools are selling $20 raffle tickets with the drawing at halftime of the Big Game. All proceeds from the raffle will go to support the Athletic Booster efforts at each school!

 

November 1

WASTED! The Story of Food Waste Film Screening

Approximately 40 percent of food in the U.S. goes to waste. It’s time we do something about it! Join the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County (EECNC) for a screening of the film, WASTED! The Story of Food Waste to learn about the problem of food waste and how to stop it. Doors open at 6:30 pm, film starts at 7 pm. All film proceeds go to benefit the Darcy Aston Environmental Advocacy Scholarship for local high school students pursuing environmental studies. 258-6002 or napaenvironmentaled.org

 

November 2-3

Treasures of Christmas Past

Community Projects Thrift Shop will stock the entire store with everything Christmas: trees, wreaths, greenery, ornaments, books, toys, stuffed animals, dolls, antiques, holiday decor, fine silver, heritage linens, handmade items and jewelry. Unique and collectible seasonal treasures saved especially for this event. communityprojectsnapa.com

 

November 3

Sing Napa Valley Presents Arias & Art Songs

Jan Lanterman, Artistic Director, and Sing Napa Valle invite guests to an afternoon of Arias & Art Songs at 3 pm at a private residence in Napa. This charming and exciting performance will feature a number of local soloists presenting the classics of Schumann, Beethoven, Debussy, Menotti, Mozart, and more, and will be accompanied by pianist Ellen Patterson. Complimentary wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and desserts will be served. Tickets at $40 per person. 255-4662 or singnapavalley.org 

 

November 3

Three Dog Night

Legendary music icon, Three Dog Night, celebrates nearly 5 decades and claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Their hits include; Joy to the World, Mama Told Me Not To Come, and Shambala. lincolntheater.com

 

November 6

Veterans Day Chapel 

The public is invited to attend Chapel as St. John’s Lutheran in Napa honors and recognizes all veterans. A coffee reception will take place immediately following Chapel. 

266-7970 or stjohnsnapa.org  

 

November 8-17

Matilda the Musical

Matilda is an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and vivid imagination, dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Production in partnership with Napa Valley College Performing Arts Department. Directed by Olivia Cowell and Aimée Guillot. Musical direction by Vivian McLaughlin. Inspired by the twisted genius (or beloved novel) of Roald Dahl. Book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. performingartsnapavalley.org

 

November 9 & 23 - Art Fellowship

Free adult painting class, acrylic, watercolor and more. The class meets the second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9 am to 12 pm at Grace Church, Reed Hall in Napa. 255-4033

 

November 9

23rd Annual Native American Art 

Auction Dinner

Suscol Intertribal Council, a non-profit organization, celebrates their annual Art Auction Dinner. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Suskol House, the land project to preserve and share Native American culture and traditions for future generations. Guests will enjoy Native art, local wines, salmon and bison dinner. Tickets are $75 per person. 256-3561 or suscolcouncil.org

 

November 13-17

Napa Valley Film Festival

The Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) is a 5-day celebration that blends the art of film, food, and wine together. Discover the best new independent films of the year, savor exquisite cuisine paired with legendary wines, and create lasting memories found only in the Napa Valley. napavalleyfilmfest.org 

 

November 15

Concert for the Climate – A Benefit for 

Napa Climate Now!

The SoMa Trio blends together their love of music and nature for this special benefit concert in support of Napa Climate Now! A portion of the proceeds will support Schools for Climate Action, Napa’s Youth Climate Movement. The program features works by Astor Piazzolla, Rebecca Clark, Henry Cowell, Beethoven and Brahms. Violinist Kate Stenberg, pianist Lisa Maresch and cellist Mary Artmann and form the SoMa Trio based in the South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco. Tickets are $25 and available through brownpapertickets.com.

 

November 16

NCHS New Volunteers Orientation

Interested in contributing to the work done at the Napa County Historical Society? Please consider joining their new volunteer training sessions. Volunteers commit to providing hospitality, research, and library/archives processing during weekly 2-4 hour shifts. Get connected on our current and upcoming projects. 224-1739 or info@napahistory.org

 

November 17

Napa Valley Youth Symphony Fall Concert

European Crossroads: For nearly 200 years, the border between central Europe and Western Europe was the hub of classical music. Prague and Vienna served as the capitals of Western Music, incorporating the styles of Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Russia into the pan-national style that we now simply call Classical Music. NVYS will explore this fertile region with the Egmont Overture of Beethoven. Brahms’ Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 and 6, and Vítězslava Kaprálová’s Suita Rustica bring folksongs to the concert hall in very different ways. The Finale from Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony presents this Brahms protogé at his most ebullient. nvyso.org

 

November 20-24

Oklahoma!

Don’t miss St. John’s Lutheran School’s musical production of Oklahoma! Please call or email for more ticket information. 226-7970 or musicaltheatre@stjohnsnapa.org 

 

November 22-24

47th Annual ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire

Come be part of a Napa holiday tradition! Shop, eat, and be merry! The Faire highlights 85 booths of handmade crafts, art, gourmet foods, holiday pieces and baked goods at the Napa Valley Expo. Friday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission and parking are free!

 

November 22

Felipe Esparza

After the 16-year “overnight success” of winning Last Comic Standing, Felipe went on to produce his first hour long stand-up comedy special, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You.” In addition to his live stand-up touring, Felipe hosts a weekly podcast on the All Things Comedy Network called “What’s Up Fool?” uptowntheatrenapa.com

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November 22

Napa On Ice Opening Day

Napa On Ice opens for its 9th season located inside the grounds of the Napa Expo. Skaters will enjoy skating outdoors on 6,300 square feet of real ice, in the sunshine during the day and under the stars at night! napaonice.com

 

November 22

Storytelling at the NCHS

Join this fall to dig into some of the stories from our early history and the Napa County Historical Society library collection. The storytelling will take place in the Tea Room at Goodman, originally created as a resting spot for the community downtown during Pioneer times. Suggested $5 donation, all proceeds will go towards preserving and mounting their 1915 County Map. 224-1739 or info@napahistory.org

 

November 24

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, GRAMMY Award winner. Nearly 40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted on Billboard, with 14 peaking in the Top 10. He is also the recipient of the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association, the most prestigious award offered by the organization. lincolntheater.com

 

November 24

Yountville Town & Tree Lighting

This family-friendly evening will include complimentary small bites, fun children’s activities, holiday performances, photos with Santa and more! Don’t miss the Tree Lighting ceremony at 6:15 pm. Event is free for Yountville residents and YES Families, but RSVP is required. 944-0904 or info@yountville.com

 

November 27

Napa’s Christmas Tree Lighting

Napa’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting starts at 6 pm at Veterans Park. Join Mayor Jill Techel and your neighbors in this traditional community event! Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, entertainment by local youth groups, and the 20’ tall Christmas tree lit up to start the holiday season! The event is free and open to the public. donapa.com

 

November 28

Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5K/10K

Athletic Feat Napa Valley Turkey Chase is a fun family event! Race, jog or walk this fast, paved course around the Napa Valley College and the Napa River Trail and work up your Thanksgiving appetite! Kids 100m Turkey Dash at 7:50 am (free, no prior registration required), 10K start at 8 am, 5K start at 8:15 am. napaturkeychase.com

 

November 30

Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration

Jim Brickman returns to Napa this Christmas to wow the crowd with his uplifting, family-friendly, holiday concert tradition: Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration live, for one night only! The best-selling piano artist of our time, Jim Brickman and his special guests, will dazzle audiences with holiday favorites, #1 hits, vibrant vocals, laughter and joy, in this bright, festive winter’s night celebration that the Dallas Morning News calls ‘pure entertainment.’ lincolntheater.com

 

November 30

Downtown Napa Christmas Parade

Whether you choose to march in the parade or just watch, you’ll be amazed at how creative Napans are at illuminating cars, trucks, people – even animals! Parade theme is “12 Days of Christmas” and Parade Grand Marshal is Napa Police Chief, Robert Plummer, and his wife Richene. Three cash prices of $500 each will be awarded to the entries judged for Best Use of Lights, Best Theme-Oriented, and Best Use of Music. Second and Third Streets, Downtown Napa. donapa.com

 

November 30-December 1

30th Annual Christmas Craft Faire

Please join for a wonderful shopping event from Napa crafters. Beautiful hand-designed jewelry and artwork, yard art, handmade delicious candy, hand-sewn clothing, Christmas aprons and towels, Avon products, crystal ornaments and much more. Coffee and goodies to enjoy as you shop. Plenty of free parking. Saturday 9 am to 4 pm, Sunday 9 am to 3 pm. 1040 Orchard Avenue, Napa Valley Mobile Home Park.