Paul’s Picks – September 12 – 18, 2025

Friday, Sept. 12
The opening reception for Art Association Napa Valley’s Open Studios Napa Valley will be at Jessel Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. 1019 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. openstudiosnapavalley.org o
The Yountville Twilight Market at Estate Yountvilletakes place from 5 to 8 p.m. 6525 Washington St., Yountville, www.theestateyountville.com
Avril Angevine will present a lecture on the art of Diego Rivera at the Yountville Library from noon to 1 p.m. 6516 Washington St., Yountville
La Cage aux Folles continues weekends at Lucky Pennythrough Sept. 21. 1758 Industrial Way, Napa, www.luckypennynapa.com
The Blue Note presentsAl Di Meola Electric Band Friday to Sunday at 8 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Napa Valley College tasting with Kristen Barnhisel of J. Lohr Vineyards at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20., 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa
Blue Note Summer Sessions presents We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach at The Meritage Resort at 7 p.m. 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Saturday, Sept. 13
Rep. Mike Thompson begins his reelection campaign in the Oxbow Commons, from 11 a.m. to noon. www.mikethompsonforcongress.com
The Michael Leonardi Foundation Music + Awareness Concert to raise awareness and safety around fentanyl from 2 to 5 p.m. atNapa Yard, 585 First St., Napa. MLFMusic.eventbrite.com,
Blue Note Summer Sessions presents Mavis Staples with Fantastic Negrito at theMeritage Resort at 7 p.m. 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Sunday, Sept. 14
Yountville Certified Farmers Market is held on Thursday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Ranch Market Too. 6498 Washington St., Yountville. www.instagram.com
Blue Note Summer Sessions bring David Lee Roth to the Meritage Resort at 7 p.m. 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Molly’s Angels hosts free senior event at Yountville Community Center on issues impacting older adults. on from 1 to 3 p.m. RSVP to [email protected]. 6554 Yount St., Yountville
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Shop, Sip and Stroll in downtown Napa from 5 to 7 p.m. For $10, get a wine cup and a wristband at Napa Barnhouse or the Napa Riverfront, then visit a dozen stores along Main and Clinton displaying balloons and get a taste from a tasting room.
The Blue Note Locals Night features 3 on a Match at 7:30 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
Thursday, Sept. 18
Steady Eddy & the Shakers perform on the patio at Priest Ranch Tasting Room from 6 to 9 p.m. Music is complimentary. The Kitchen at Priest Ranch, 6488 Washington St., Yountville, thekitchenatpr.com
Yountville Arts Presents opening night reception for artist Loretta Loy-Adair In the Momentfrom 5:30 to 7 p.m. Steve Rogers Gallery at the Community Center. 6516 Washington St., Yountville
The Blue Note presents Sean Carscadden Quartet at 8 p.m. 1030 Main St., Napa, www.bluenotejazz.com/napa
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].
