Paul’s Picks – August 1 – 7, 2025

Music in the Vineyard concerts and other events happen Aug. 1 to 24. www.musicinthevineyards.org
Friday, Aug. 1
The Yountville Twilight Market at Estate Yountville features artisan vendors and live music starting at 5 p.m. Admission is free and it’s open to the public. 6525 Washington St., Yountville
Tim Marco plays in the Hotel Villagio lobby from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Ben Ruttenburg plays in the Vintage House lobby from 5 to 9 p.m.
Napa Friday Nights in the Park features The Seventh Sons and Mama Said from 6 to 10 p.m. Veterans Park
The Blue Note welcomes saxophonist/singer Mindi Abair on Friday and Saturday, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Saturday, Aug. 2
Erik Yates performs in the Hotel Villagio from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Makers Market features American-made, handcrafted goods from more than 40 local artisans from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Street Napa Plaza, 1300 First St., Napa
Napa Free Folk Festival comes to Native Sons of the Golden West Hall in Napa from 2 to 5 p.m. 937 Coombs St., Napa, www.notloudconcerts.com
You Should Be Dancing – A Tribute to the Bee Gees appears at the Uptown Theatre at 8 p.m. 1350 Third St., Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
Sunday, Aug. 3
Blue Note presents The Fabulous Thunderbirds at 3 and 6:30 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Congressman Mike Thompson’s annual summer dinner will be held at Inglenook Winery from 5 to 7:30 p.m. $75. mikethompsonforcongress.com
Monday, Aug. 4
Country singer Ashley McBryde appears at the Uptown Theatre at 8 p.m. 1350 Third St., Napa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
Wednesday, Aug. 6
The St. Helena Summer Concert Series presents Band 707 from 6 to 8 p.m.in Lyman Park.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Hawai’i’s Henry Kapono appears at the Blue Note at 7:30 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
The Oxbow Commons on McKinstry Street in Napa is the perfect place for First Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m.
Carlos Ramirez Trio plays at Priest Ranch Tasting Room e in the Thursday Night Live series from 6 to 9 p.m. 6488 Washington St., Yountville, thekitchenatpr.com
Calistoga Concerts in the Park features the Boys of Summer Eagles Tribute Band on in Pioneer Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1320 Cedar St., Calistoga
Nikki Perez appears in the Hotel Villagio lobby from 5 to 9 p.m.
The Napa Town & Country Fair takes place Thursday through Sunday at Napa Valley Expo.
Paul Franson is the editor and publisher of NapaLife, a county-wide newsletter listing events and news for food, wine, the arts and business in Napa County. Learn more and subscribe at napalife.org. To suggest news for inclusion, email [email protected].
