June 18, 2013

Calendar of Events

Calaveras Events

There’s always something fun and interesting happening in Calaveras County! This is a list of our current, upcoming events. Also check out our annual events page which tells you when our annual events occur including: Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, Calaveras Grape Stomp, Lumberjack Day, the Ironstone Summer Concert Series, Bear Valley Music Festival, Theater under the Stars, Murphys Irish Day, Snyder’s Pow Wow, Holiday Open House, and all of the holiday favorites. Check back often for upcoming events. We’re sure to bring a smile to your face.

  • June 18, 2013
    • Cook Class, Murphys - 209-728-8853
      At Marisolio Tasting Bar. 10am & 6pm. Class is approximately 2 hours. Tapas al Fresco. Starting with Gazpacho, then create season vegetable appetizers and other Spanish "little bites". $30 class fee. Call to reserve your place.

    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • June 19, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, Angels Camp - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by Fishtank Ensemble, a quintet of Balkan Gypsy muisc with soprano and saw, at Utica Park in Angels Camp. For more information, call 754-1774.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • June 20, 2013
    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Classic Car Cruise Night, Murphys 209-728-9971
      6-9pm. Free. Murphys Historic Hotel. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music". Food Available
      Bring your classic car. Spectators welcome.

  • June 21, 2013
    • Passport Wine Weekend - 866-806-9463
      Multiple day event. The event kicks off on Friday night with “Taste the World of Calaveras,” held in Murphys Park. Participants must be 21 years or older. Designated drivers passes $15 for the weekend & will be provided non-alcoholic beverages in addition to any food. Calaveras County wineries showcase their unique personalities and award winning wines. Participants are issued a commemorative glass and “Passport” that is stamped at each of the wineries visited on Saturday and Sunday, and if completed, entered in drawings for some outstanding prizes. Call for more information. Tickets can be purchased online at http://calaveraspassport.eventbrite.com/
      Speak Your Mind

    • Stand Up Comedy, Copperopolis - 209-785-4646
      At the Sports Pub in Copperopolis Micki and Larry's Sports Pub will be hosting stand up comedians Loranzo Thornton, Cory Robinson and Willie Mack with special guest and local comedian Julia Fretwell at 8:30 pm.
      Enjoy an evening of laughter and fun. No cover charge.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, featured winery is Ironstone Vineyards, music by Rick Moore, and a craft fair. Sponsored by AAA
      Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Golf Tournament, Arnold - 209-795-8999
      At Sequoia Woods Country Club. Tee off time 1pm. Call for more information.

  • June 22, 2013
    • Scott Street Sisterhood Sale, Murphys - 209-728-8634
      The Scott Street Sisterhood is offering discounts during Passport Weekend. The Sisterhood is made up of all the shops on Scott Street, Murphys, each owned solely by women. For this Passport Weekend, Gold Country Roasters, Independent Mercantile and maisieblue are combining female forces to offer their customers a special deal. Buy any item at one of these 3 shops and receive a coupon good for 10% off of a purchase at either of the other 2 shops.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Song of the Sierras, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Donation. Through stories and song we explore the call of the Sierra Nevadas: the incredible beauty and amazing history of a place we return to year after year. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Live Jazz, Murphys -209-768-7262
      At Brice Station Vineyards. Passport weekend. With Z-Man and Friends. 2pm. Bring a picnic and a chair. No outside alcoholic beverages. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information.

    • “In Train View” Photo Exhibit, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 209-984-0352
      Train View” Photo Exhibit, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - 209- Featuring photographs of Railtown 1897’s buildings, trains, and other equipment. Opening reception and first glimpse of the completed show will be Saturday, June 22 at 11am. Show runs through Sunday, September 1. Call or visit http://railtown1897.org/whats-new for more information.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Russ Faught Memorial Lokanee Derby - New Melones Reservoir - 209-745-4246
      Pick up entry form at Glory Hole Sports. Fishing starts at 5:30am. Must be registerd by June 22, late entries will be charged additional $10. Call for more information.

    • Birds of New Melones Lake, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      Discover birds significance while discussing how to identify species, flight patterns, habitats, calls and songs. Arts and crafts at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm.

    • Art Show, Hovey Winery, Murphys - 209-728-9999
      A wide range of artistic talent will be showcased. 11am-5pm. Open to the public free of charge. More than a dozen local artists will have their works for sale on the lawn of the tasting room. Call for more information.

    • Art In The Garden, West Point - 209-293-4259
      The Garden, West Point 9am-4pm. Art in The Garden Show and Sale. Featuring Art, Farmers Market, Community Events, Art Raffle. 2-10pm Concert featuring local musicians. 5-9pm burgers, beer and wine. Follow the signs to the Community Garden, 174 Spink Rd. Free admission. For more information, call 209-293-4259.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Fabulous Off Brothers. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Art, Jazz and Wine on the Square - Copperopolis Town Square
      10am-4pm. Local artists show and sale. Pro and amateur Food Art Competition. Music by Roger Garcia Trio and Jana & Friends. For information regarding the food art competion email: mail4jswig@yahoo.com or 209-743-0099.

    • Demonstration Garden, San Andreas - 209-754-6477
      The Calaveras County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden will be open from 10AM–2PM. The focus will be bee keeping with a demonstration. Plants will be offered for sale from 10AM–12PM. The Demonstration Garden is located at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd.

    • Farmers Market, Arnold - 209-795-7898
      Every Saturday through mid September from 10am-2pm at the Cedar Center.

    • Drums Under the Sky, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Using the power of drums, movement, stories and songs, Mark Dyken and his brother, Bear, bring a sense of universal rhythm and harmony. For more than 20 years, they have performed with a family group, Clan Dyken. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • "Escape to France", Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251
      Come on out for a weekend of fun with live music from Grover Anderson and Richard Bolmen.
      Don’t forget to have your passport stamped, drink Award Winning Wine and have some
      Delicious BBQ! 10am-5pm for a weekend you won’t forget!

    • Flint Knapping Demonstration,Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      10am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. The Mi-Wuk people expertly crafted arrowheads from obsidian that were both beautiful and deadly. Observe traditional practitioner Fred Velasquez as he demonstrates this ancient art. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • June 23, 2013
    • Scott Street Sisterhood Sale, Murphys - 209-728-8634
      The Scott Street Sisterhood is offering discounts during Passport Weekend. The Sisterhood is made up of all the shops on Scott Street, Murphys, each owned solely by women. For this Passport Weekend, Gold Country Roasters, Independent Mercantile and maisieblue are combining female forces to offer their customers a special deal. Buy any item at one of these 3 shops and receive a coupon good for 10% off of a purchase at either of the other 2 shops.

    • River Rafting Trip, Mokelumne River - 209-295-4900
      A rare opportunity to experience this Wild and Scenic eligible river. $70/person. Professionally guided by O.A.R.S. Advance reservations required.

    • "Escape to France", Ironstone Vineyards - 209-728-1251
      Come on out for a weekend of fun with live music from Grover Anderson and Richard Bolmen.
      Don’t forget to have your passport stamped, drink Award Winning Wine and have some
      Delicious BBQ! 10am-5pm for a weekend you won’t forget!

    • Art Show, Hovey Winery, Murphys - 209-728-9999
      A wide range of artistic talent will be showcased. 11am-5pm. Open to the public free of charge. More than a dozen local artists will have their works for sale on the lawn of the tasting room. Call for more information.

  • June 25, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • June 26, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, Mountain Ranch - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by B-Sides, sounds of the 60s Rock, at Mountain Ranch Community Park in Mountain Ranch. For more information, call 754-1774.

    • Wine Social with Live Music, Murphys 209-768-7262
      Calaveras Winegrape Alliance event. Anyone interested in wine and wine making is welcome. Bring a bottle of wine and hors d' oeuvre to share. Music starts at 5pm. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • June 27, 2013
    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • June 28, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Comedy Night, Valley Springs - 209-772-1082
      9pm at the La Contenta Event Center. Tickets $15 in advance. Limited tickets sold. Headliner, Ngaio Bealum. FOR MATURE audiences only. Doors open at 8pm. Seating first come first served. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information. Come get twisted! Featured winery is Twisted Oak, music by Los Bongoleros

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • June 29, 2013
    • Outdoor safety, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      Learn how to prepare before you go out and some hints to keep you safe in the outdoors. Presentation starts at 7pm.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080
      7:30pm Mumbo Gumbo. Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines! For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Keep on Singing, Lake Alpine -209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Cost: $2 Donation. Lake Alpine favorite Bill Roberson will delight you with entertaining music and interactive songs. Bring the family. Prepare to act silly and have fun. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Celtic Campfire, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Musicians from the group Sequoia will perform beautiful Irish tunes and fun sing-alongs that will put a smile on every face. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Swing Gitane. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Classic Car Show, Angels Camp - 209-728-9971
      9am-3pm. Utica Park in Historic Downtown Angels Camp. Close to Shopping & Restaurants. Awards, Dash Plaques, Raffle Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. Music, Vendors, BBQ and beverages. Spectators Free. Call or email terry.makemyday@email.com for more details.

    • Barn Dance and BBQ, Angels Camp - 209-728-3230
      At the Calaveras County Fairgrounds from 4-9pm. $30. Raffle, door prizes, silent auction, dessert auction, line dancing, music. Enter the horseshoe tournament. Dinner served at 6pm. Call for tickets, information and to register for the tournament.

    • Indoor Watercolor Workshop, Mokelumne Hill - 209-286-1387
      At Petroglyphe Gallery for all levels of artists. “Painting White Flowers in Watercolor”. 10am–4pm. $85. Registration is limited. Please visit http://www.gallerypetroglyphe.com/event/workshops for more info and to download the registration form.

    • Fireworks over New Hogan Lake, Valley Springs - 209-772-1343
      Find a parking spot prior to dusk. The best vantage point is on the water. Bring your boat and sit under the stars and watch the fireworks. Call park rangers for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • June 30, 2013
    • Blazing BBQ & Fixings Cooking Class, Murphys - 209-728-1251 ext. 11
      Join Chef Rob in Ironstone Vineyard's Gourmet Kitchen for a hands- on learning experience. Each creation you make is also paired with Ironstone’s Award Winning wine. $55 per person. 12pm–4pm. Call for reservations.

  • July 2, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • July 3, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, San Andreas - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by Grover Anderson, original folk and folk rock artist, at Turner Park in San Andreas. For more information, call 754-1774.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • July 4, 2013
    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • July 5, 2013
    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080
      7:30pm. Uncle Bonsai Concert and BBQ. Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines!

      For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts

    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Concert in the Park, Arnold 209-795-4222
      the Park, Arnold 209-642-1263 At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Featuring "Snarky Cats".

    • Gold Rush Days, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. ($2 Donation) In this popular Lake Alpine program, the ghosts of Mark Twain and Bret Harte return to talk about their time in the Sierra Nevada and entertain you with their stories and "stretchers." For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • First Fridays in the Park, Murphys
      5:30-8pm - Free concert at the Murphys Community Park. Fun for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs and/or a blanket and pack a picnic dinner. Local wines and a selection of other beverages are available for purchase. Dinner is available by some of Murphys favorites! Dinner tickets are $8 per person and are limited.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Lets get funky!! Featured winery is Renner, music by DyeMusica
      Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

  • July 6, 2013
    • New Melones Jeopardy!, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      7pm at the Amphitheater. Participate in one of America's favorite games, Jeopardy! Divide into teams and test your group's knowledge on history and wildlife that makes New Melones uniques. Prizes! Call for more information.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival, Arnold
      65 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment: swing/country music and jugglers; face painting. Pancake breakfast daily: 7:30-11am. Annual Ebbetts Pass Independence Day Parade at 10am on Saturday the 6th.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Independence Day Celebration, Murphys - 209-728-1251
      Fun for the whole family! Great food and wine, bounce houses, climbing walls and games. Live music. Gates open at 4:30. Beginning at dark, the fireworks show lasts about 30 minutes. Adults $10, 5 to12 yrs $5, 4 & under free. Call or visit http://www.ironstonevineyards.com for more information.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Blending Bash 2013, Vallecito - 209-736-1299
      At Irish Family Vineyards. Create your own blend of wine, enter a competition for the best blend, enjoy a great lunch and education and take two bottles home with you. Space is limited. Call or email events@irishvineyard.com

    • Creepers and Sneakers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Cost: $2 Donation. Reptiles and amphibians found in California. Experience a living display that showcases these amazing animals. Meet about 40 species up close and personal. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Featuring "Snail".

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Creepers and Sneakers, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Reptiles and amphibians found in California. Experience a living display that showcases these amazing animals. Meet about 40 species up close and personal. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

  • July 7, 2013
    • Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival, Arnold
      65 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment: swing/country music and jugglers; face painting. Pancake breakfast daily: 7:30-11am. Annual Ebbetts Pass Independence Day Parade at 10am on Saturday the 6th.

    • Eat a Bug Club!, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      Join in discussing creepy crawlies and their role in the ecosystem. Join the club by crunching down some crispy critters. Arts and crafts begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Call for more information.

  • July 8, 2013
    • Youth Archery Camp, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301
      July 8-12 High-performance youth archery instruction by Olympic-trained coaches. Day and overnight camps available. Call for more information or visit http://www.bearvalley.com

    • Adult Archery Adventure Camp, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301
      July 8-12 Adult archery instruction mixed with fun activities and a true camp experience. Day and overnight camps available. Call or visit http://www.bearvalley.com for more information.

  • July 9, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • July 10, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, Valley Springs - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by James Faifua & The Jukes, a blues infused with jazz and funk group, at the Ball Field in Valley Springs. For more information, call 754-1774.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • July 11, 2013
    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Fun Lunch Hikes, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      10am - 1pm - Hike with a Forest guide to a destination of spectacular scenery, geology and wonder. Meet at the boat ramp across from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • July 12, 2013
    • Lovin' Lake Alpine, Lake Alpine -209-795-1381
      7-8pm athe Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Donation. It's a lake that really isn't a lake that used to be a meadow. It's where Native Americans from east and west met to trade. Learn about this special place. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Natural History Discovery Workshop, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      A weekend-long program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural history of the park through a varied program of talks, hikes and other activities. $150/person. Attendance is limited. Call for more infomation and to save your space or visit http://www.bigtrees.org.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Concert in the Park, Arnold 209-795-4222
      At the Cedar Center from 6-8pm. Featuring "Chains Required". Cocktails, beer & wine plus hot gourmet dinners available for purchase.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

  • July 13, 2013
    • Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080
      7:30pm Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
      Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines!

      For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts

    • Oysters and Oinkers - 209-736-9541
      Details to come. Call for more information.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Natural History Discovery Workshop, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      A weekend-long program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural history of the park through a varied program of talks, hikes and other activities. $150/person. Attendance is limited. Call for more infomation and to save your space or visit http://www.bigtrees.org.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Water Safety, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-753-9543
      Learn how you can be water safe. Play the Life Jacket Relay and Save the Ranger games. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones. Activities begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Call for more information.

    • Pine Needle Basket Weaving, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      1-3pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Follow Mi-Wuk basket weaver Arvada Fisher's stories while she guides your hands in the art of pine needle basketry. An appreciation of basket weaving is guaranteed. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Drums Under the Sky, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Donation. Using the power of drums, movement, stories and songs, Mark Dyken and his brother, Bear, bring a sense of universal rhythm and harmony. Fore more than 20 years, they have performed with a family group, Clan Dyken. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 6-8pm. "The Tour Guides". Free. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Live Reggae, Murphys - 209-768-7262
      7pm at Brice Station Vineyard. Music by La Lune. $10. Call for more information or visit http://www.bricestation.com

    • Celtic Campfire, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Musicians from the group Sequoia will perform beautiful Irish tunes and fun sing-alongs that will put a smile on every face. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

  • July 14, 2013
    • Natural History Discovery Workshop, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      A weekend-long program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural history of the park through a varied program of talks, hikes and other activities. $150/person. Attendance is limited. Call for more infomation and to save your space or visit http://www.bigtrees.org.

  • July 16, 2013
    • Youth Soccer Camp, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301
      July 16-19. Coached by Santa Clara University coach Curtis McAlister and player coaches. Day and overnight camps available. Call for more information or visit http://www.bearvalley.com

    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • July 17, 2013
    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

    • Music in the Parks, Mokelumne Hill - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by Route 88, a classic rock and more group, at Shutter Tree Park in Mokelumne Hill. For more information, call 754-1774.

  • July 18, 2013
    • Fun Lunch Hikes, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      10am - 1pm - Hike with a Forest guide to a destination of spectacular scenery, geology and wonder. Meet at the boat ramp across from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Classic Car Cruise Night, Murphys - 209-728-9971
      6-9pm. Free. Murphys Historic Hotel. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music". Food Available
      Bring your classic car. Spectators welcome.

  • July 19, 2013
    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

  • July 20, 2013
    • Spotlight on Railtown - www.railtown1897.org
      6-9pm at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. A special "Behind-the-Scenes" event in the Roundhouse. Entertainment, Hor D' Oeuvres and wine, live and silent auction, train rides. $50/person. Visit http://www.railtown1897.org for more information.

    • Rods and Harley's Poker Run, Copperopolis - 209-785-4646
      9-3:30 pm. A benefit to 'Support our Troops' care packages. With food, fun and music! For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/534537456609957/ or call. Registration $25 per person at the door. $20 per person early registration by July 10. Call for a registration form to be mailed to you.

    • These Plants, Rocks, This Place, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Every plant, every rock, everything about this special place tells a meaningul story about the Native Americans who lived here for thousands of years. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Murphys Homecoming & Duck Race, Murphys - 209-728-8183
      11:30am at Murphys Community Park. Concert by Calaveras Community Band. "Old Timers" luncheon for Murphys, Douglas Flat and Vallecito residents 70 years of age or older who have lived in the area for 10+ years. No charge, but must reserve at 728-8183. Duck races begin at 1pm.

    • Wine, Dinner and Shakespeare, Murphys - 209-728-8422
      "Much Ado About Nothing". Dinner served 6:30-7:15. Tickets $20 - $45 with dinner. Available at Sustenance Books in Murphys. Call for more information or visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Western Days, Copperopolis Town Square - 209-785-1950
      11am-4pm. Cowboy up and join the fun! Barrel racing, prize buckles, live music, story telling, kids stick horse events, Dually The Performance Horse, Horseshoe tournament, Gunslinger Show, Vendors and much more! Call or visit http://www.copperopolistownsquare.com

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-1299
      6:30pm at Irish Family Vineyard. Dyemusica. Pre-Purchase Tickets: $10 each (Call or stop by the winery). At the Gate: $15 each. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your appetite! (No outside food or beverages, please.) Bring low back chairs and or blankets to sit on.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Arnold Classic Car Show - 209-795-4222
      At the Cedar Center. 10am-4pm. Car show, bbq, vendor booths, live music with The Tour Guides
      Call for entry and/or vendor information.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 5-8pm. Free. Featuring "The Tour Guides'. Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Bats are Your Buddies!, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      Learn why bats are really your buddies. Arts and crafts7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Forest Service Balladeers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Donation. Members of the renowned, nationally acclaimed Black Irish Band blend history with musical talent providing entertainment for the whole family. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • July 22, 2013
    • Youth Rock and Roll Summer Camp, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301
      July 22-28 Rock the Bear this summer with youth music classes and activities culminating in an end-of-the-week concert for the public. Day and overnight camps. Call or visit http://www.bearvalley.com for more information.

    • Youth Lacrosse Camp, Bear Valley - 209-753-2301
      America’s fastest growing sport comes to Bear Valley! Youth camp for boys with day and overnight camps available. Call or visit http://www.bearvalley.com for more information.

  • July 23, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • July 24, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, Murphys - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by Bill Welles, a folk americana artist, at Murphys Community Park in Murphys. Call for more information.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • July 25, 2013
    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Fun Lunch Hikes, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      10am - 1pm - Hike with a Forest guide to a destination of spectacular scenery, geology and wonder. Meet at the boat ramp across from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • July 26, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Vineyard Tour, Murphys - 209-728-9893
      5:45-6:45pm at Brice Station Vineyards. Join the folks at Brice Station as they tour the grounds. Event is open to the public. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - From Gershwin to Garland - A musical journey with Richard Glazier, Pianist/Narrator in an evening of music, narration, stories and film. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

  • July 27, 2013
    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Live Music, Murphys - 209-768-7262
      With Cantamos. 7pm. $10. At Brice Station Vineyards. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com

    • Tales of the Mother Lode, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Hard Luck Lin spins yarns of the Gold Rush much like those early California Argonauts who sat about campfires warming hands, drying britches and sharing tales. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080
      7:30pm Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys
      Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines!

      For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Blues and Bones Music and BBQ Festival, Angels Camp - 209-736-2561
      At the Calaveras County Fairground. Blues Festival BBQ Competition. John Lee Hooker Jr., Daniels Castro, Deja Blue and MORE! Visit http://www.bluesandbones.com for tickets or email walt@bluesandbones.com for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Asleep at the Wheel, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      the Wheel, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574 7pm - The Bear Valley Music Festival presents nine-time grammy award winner Asleep at the Wheel, a blend of famed western swing, boogie and roots-music. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Celtic Campfire, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost $2 Donation. Musicians from the group Sequoia will perform beautiful Irish tunes and fun sing-alongs that will put a smile on every face. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Awesome Arachnids! New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      Learn about these amazing creatures and just how important they are to our own existence. Arts and crafts begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Featuring "Plan B". Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

  • July 28, 2013
    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      11am - Meet the Conductor! Enjoy coffee, music and conversation, plus The Delphi Trio with new Music Director Michael Morgan. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

  • July 30, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • July 31, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, Angels Camp - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by Cantamos, an acoustic blend of folk, jazz, blues and latin group with vocals by Michela MacFarlane, at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp. For more information, call 754-1774.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - The Cliburn - 50 Years of Gold. Enjoy this special showing of film. Free to public. For information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

  • August 1, 2013
    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - Triple Play! Festival Orchestra with the Delphi Trio. Impresario Overture - Mozart, Triple Concerto - Beethoven, Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge - Britten. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Fun Lunch Hikes, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      10am - 1pm - Hike with a Forest guide to a destination of spectacular scenery, geology and wonder. Meet at the boat ramp across from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • August 2, 2013
    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080
      7:30pm The Deadly Gentlemen
      Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines!

      For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts

    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - Jazz in Bear Valley. Taylor Eigsti, Jazz Pianist with Dayna Stephens, Saxophone and the Festival Orchestra. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • First Fridays in the Park, Murphys
      5:30-8pm - Free concert at the Murphys Community Park. Fun for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs and/or a blanket and pack a picnic dinner. Local wines and a selection of other beverages are available for purchase. Dinner is available by some of Murphys favorites! Dinner tickets are $8 per person and are limited.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • August 3, 2013
    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Song of the Sierras, Lake Alpine -209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Donation. Through stories and song we explore the call of the Sierra Nevadas: the incredible beauty and amazing history of a place we return to year after year. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Van Cliburn Gold!, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - The Bear Valley Music Festival presents Van Cliburn Gold! Festival Orchestra with the Gold Medalist of the 2013 Van Cliburn Competition. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Featuring "Band Of Hope" Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Cajun Fete Dinner Dance Party, Sheep Ranch - 209-754-1774
      At the Historic Pioneer Hotel from 5-10pm. Music provided by Tom Rigney & Flambeau. BBQ Cajun dinner, No-Host bar. Silent Auction, complimentary candid photos. Call for more information or visit http://www.calaverasarts.org

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Eagles and Osprey, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      Join Ranger Greg for an insightful look at the raptors that call New Melones home. Arts and crafts begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Call for more information.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      11am - Music Comes Alive! A Family Concert featuring Dawn Harms. Hilarious and instructive - an interactive and energetic show to delight children of all ages! For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • August 4, 2013
    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      11am - Classical Stars of Tomorrow. Featuring talented, young, conservatory-trained musicians chosen especially by Maestro Morgan. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Amadeus, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - The Bear Valley Music Festival invites you to this free screening of Amadeus. For information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

  • August 6, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - Just a Taste! A pairing of fine wine and music featuring Festival Orchestra musicians and Nicole Darracq Bert, Sommelier/Wine Educator. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

  • August 7, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, Railroad Flat - 209-754-1774
      6:30 - 8pm - The Calaveras Arts Council presents Music in the Parks 2013 on Wednesdays from June 12 through August 14. Bring out your picnic and the entire family for these FREE, good energy concerts in parks throughout Calaveras County. Tonight's entertainment is provided by Dyemusica, a rock, reggae and funk jam band, at the Railroad Flat Elementary School. For more information, call 754-1774.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - The Delphi Trio - This fabulous trio returns in a free concert of exceptional music. For information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • August 8, 2013
    • Fun Lunch Hikes, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      10am - 1pm - Hike with a Forest guide to a destination of spectacular scenery, geology and wonder. Meet at the boat ramp across from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - Bravo for Broadway! Festival Orchestra with Katy Stephan, Soprano and Bobby Conte Thornton, Tenor. Celebrate mostly new Broadway selections with some of the old favorites. For tickets and/or information, call or visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org.

  • August 9, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      7pm - Summer Memories. Festival Orchestra with Shawnette Sulker, Soprano Czech Suite - Dvorak. Knoxville Summer of 1915 - Barber Sinfonietta - Poulenc. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

  • August 10, 2013
    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Keep on Singing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. Wakaluu Hepyoo favorite Bill Roberson will delight you with entertaining music and interactive songs. Fun for the whole family. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Tales of the Mother Lode, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Cost: $2 Donation. Hard Luck Lin spins yarns of the Gold Rush much like those early California Argonauts who sat about campfires warming hands, drying britches and sharing tales. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      5:30pm - Bollywood! Gala and Auction - Adorn yourself in color, bangles and bindis. Join us for a multi-course Indian feast, music and spirited dancing - an exotic and exciting evening to support the Festival. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Barrel Blending Party, Murphys - 209-768-7262
      2-10pm at Brice Station Vineyards. Blend your own bottle, dinner or just show up for the wine and music. $40 includes dinner and music. Music by The Original Snails. Music 7-10pm. $10 music only. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information.

    • Dragon and Damselflies, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      Learn about these tine dragons and their evolution. Arts and crafts begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm. Call for more information.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      the Park, Arnold At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Featuring "Blues Box Bayou Band". Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Gallery Exhibit, San Andreas - 209-754-1774
      "Broken Things". From August 10-September 7th. 22 Main Street at Gallery Calaveras. Reception August 10. Call for more information or visit http://www.calaverasarts.org

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • August 11, 2013
    • Bear Valley Music Festival, Bear Valley - 209-753-2574
      12 Noon - Mozart! Mozart! Mozart!
      Festival Orchestra with Guest Artists. For tickets and/or information, visit bearvalleymusicfestival.org or call 209-753-2574.

  • August 13, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • August 14, 2013
    • Music in the Parks, Arnold - 209-754-1774
      6:30-8pm. Bring out your picnic and the entire family. FREE. Tonight's entertainment is provided by Gillette Brothers, an award winning cowboy minstrels group, at Cedar Center in Arnold. Call for more information.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • August 15, 2013
    • Lake Alpine Junior Rangers, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Hands-on activities will introduce kids ages 4-12 to the world we live in and how to care for the outdoors we love. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Classic Car Cruise Night, Murphys -209-728-9971
      6-9pm. Free. Murphys Historic Hotel. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music". Food Available
      Bring your classic car. Spectators welcome.

    • Fun Lunch Hikes, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      10am - 1pm - Hike with a Forest guide to a destination of spectacular scenery, geology and wonder. Meet at the boat ramp across from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • August 16, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Twisted Folk Concert, Vallecito - 209-736-9080
      7:30pm Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore
      Twisted Folk concerts feature a variety of acoustic, bluegrass, folk, classical, and world music - along with tasty food and yummy Twisted Oak wines!

      For tickets or more information, visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

  • August 17, 2013
    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Murphys Rotary Shrimp Feed, Murphys - 209-736-3563
      At Murphys Park from 4pm-10pm. This annual event is a favorite! Live music, Dancing, Raffle, No host bar. Purchase tickets at jbailey@goldrush.com. Call for more information or tickets.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      11am-Noon at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $5 Materials Fee. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material fee includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Songs of the Sierra, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Cost: $2 Donation. Through stories and song we explore the call of the Sierra Nevadas: the incredible beauty and amazing history of a place we return to year after year. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381/

    • Campground Feud!, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      "Survey says" this will be an exciting fast-paced event on what the majority of people think about New Melones. At the amphitheater. Prizes. 7pm. Call for more information.

    • Big Rummage Sale, San Andreas - 209-754-1774
      Turner Park 9am-4pm. Call for more information.

    • An Evening in Polynesia, Murphys - 209-728-1251 ext. 11
      Polynesia, Murphys - 209-728-1251 6pm at Ironstone Vineyards. Spend the evening in the breezeway and caves as Ironstone celebrates all thing Polynesian. Live entertainment including Fire Dance and Hula lessons. Buffet dinner featuring authentic cuisine of the South Pacific. $55/per or $45/per for Wine Club members. Call for reservations and information or visit http://www.ironstonevineyards.com

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 4-8pm. Free. Featuring Rock, Jazz and Folk bands.

    • Family Day, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      10-3:30pm. A celebration of the park and its surrounding communities. Most activities are free. Live birds of prey, wagon rides, live reptiles, Miwok demonstrations, nature crafts, wild things, Arts of Bear Valley exhibit, Stargazers, live music, Smokey Bear, BBQ, icecream, baked goods and more. Call for more information. Park admission $8.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Flint Knapping, Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater. Cost: $2 Suggested Donation. The Mi-Wuk people expertly crafted arrowheads from obsidian that were both beautiful and deadly. Observe traditional practitioner Fred Velasquez as he demonstrates this ancient art. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • August 20, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • August 21, 2013
    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2. For more information, call the Ranger District office at 209-795-1381.

  • August 22, 2013
    • Fun Lunch Hikes, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      10am - 1pm - Hike with a Forest guide to a destination of spectacular scenery, geology and wonder. Meet at the boat ramp across from the Lake Alpine Lodge. Fore more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

  • August 23, 2013
    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Gyotaku-The Art of Fish Printing, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm. Children and parents will learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku. Using fish molds and ink, you will print a unique T-Shirt and learn about fish and the lake. Material Fee of $5 includes T-Shirt. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • August 24, 2013
    • Songs and Stories of the Old West, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      7-8pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Cost: $2 Donation. Join western fiddler and minstrel Dave Rainwater and Gold Rush writer Bret Harte as they paint a vivid picture of the Old West mining camps. For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Makin' Tracks, Lake Alpine - 209-795-1381
      2-3pm at the Marmot Picnic Area Amphitheater, Lake Alpine. Learn to read tracks left by wildlife and make your own plaster animal track to take home. Cost/Materials Fee: $2 For more information, contact the Ranger District Office at 209-795-1381.

    • Whooo's Up When You're Asleep, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      At the Amphitheatre. Find out who's up when you're not. Arts and crafts begin at 7pm, presentation at 7:30pm followed by a short hike in search of night-time creatures. Wear sturdy shoes. Flashlight or headlamp required. Call for more information.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 6-8pm. Free. Featuring "The Hot Dark". Cocktails, beer & wine plus gourmet dinners will be available for purchase.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

  • August 27, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • August 30, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Soap Box Derby, Bear Valley - 209-890-8060
      Friday- family movie & early registration, Saturday-Race Day, also zip line, climbing wall, petting zoo, pony rides, community yard sale and more. End the day with farm-to-table meal, live music, raffle, silent auction and awards ceremony. For more information call or visit http://www.bearvalleysoapboxderby.com. Register today!

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • August 31, 2013
    • Linger Longer at Hovey Winery - 209-728-9999
      Hovey Winery - 209- Hovey Winery will be open Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m. (or longer) starting June 14 through the summer. Please come and linger longer with a glass of wine on the porch or in the garden.

    • Soap Box Derby, Bear Valley - 209-890-8060
      Friday- family movie & early registration, Saturday-Race Day, also zip line, climbing wall, petting zoo, pony rides, community yard sale and more. End the day with farm-to-table meal, live music, raffle, silent auction and awards ceremony. For more information call or visit http://www.bearvalleysoapboxderby.com. Register today!

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Annual Cedar Center Arts & Crafts Festival, Arnold
      60 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment: swing music and jugglers; face painting. Pancake breakfast daily: 7:30-11am

    • Calaveras Community Band, New Melones Recreation Area - 209-536-9543
      6pm. Celebrate the end of summer. The community band will be playing all your favorites. Dance, clap and sing or sit back and enjoy the music.

    • Concerts in the Park, Arnold - 209-795-4222
      At Cedar Center 12-5pm. Free. Featuring "Homegrown".

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • September 1, 2013
    • Annual Cedar Center Arts & Crafts Festival, Arnold
      60 booths of fine crafts, art, gourmet foods, beer. Continuous live entertainment: swing music and jugglers; face painting. Pancake breakfast daily: 7:30-11am

  • September 2, 2013
    • Labor Day Concert, Murphys - 209-728-8183
      At Murphys Community Park. 6:30pm. The Calaveras Community Band, which traces its history to the
      days of the Gold Rush, will cover a wide range of concert band music. Concertgoers should bring a picnic supper. There will not be any food or beverages for sale in the park.

  • September 3, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • September 6, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • First Fridays in the Park, Murphys
      5:30-8pm - Free concert at the Murphys Community Park. Fun for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs and/or a blanket and pack a picnic dinner. Local wines and a selection of other beverages are available for purchase. Dinner is available by some of Murphys favorites! Dinner tickets are $8 per person and are limited.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • September 7, 2013
    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

    • Live Dance Music, Murphys - 209-768-7262
      7pm at Brice Station Vineyards. $10. Music by The Tour Guides. Call or visit http://www.bricestation.com for more information.

  • September 10, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • September 13, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Silent Movie Night, Murphys - 209-728-1251 ext. 11
      At Ironstone Vineyards. Charlie Chaplin in "The Gold Rush". $20 plus tax and gratuity includes buffet dinner, popcorn and movie. Doors open at 6pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. Call for more information and reservation.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • September 14, 2013
    • Harvest Party at Irish Vineyards, Vallecito - 209-736-1299
      Irish Vineyards, Vallecito - 209-736-1299 Enjoy a great evening of wine and fabulous food. Enjoy a stroll through the vineyard as you learn about wine varietals, sip on some delicious wine and enjoy fabulous appetizers. Wear your walking shoes and bring a jacket just in case. Live music, Dinner and wine. Call for more information.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • HermitFest, Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway - 209-
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    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Gallery Exhibit, San Andreas - 209-754-1774
      "Painting to the Nines" at Gallery Calaveras, 22 Main Street. Exhibit runs from September 14-November 2. Reception September 14. Call or visit http://www.calaverasarts.org

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

  • September 17, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • September 19, 2013
    • Classic Car Cruise Night, Murphys - 209-728-9971
      6-9pm. Free. Murphys Historic Hotel. Money Raffles, Local DJ "Decade Music". Food Available
      Bring your classic car. Spectators welcome.

  • September 20, 2013
    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • September 21, 2013
    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

    • Guided Hike, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      Free, however, entrance fee $8 per carload applies. Guided hikes available year round. When the snow covers the ground they become guided snowshoe walks every Saturday at 1pm. Snowshoes are provided free, first come first served. No reservations are allowed. Check in at the Warming Hut no later than 12:30 pm.

  • September 24, 2013
    • Wine Maker's Night at Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Alchemy, Murphys - 209- Every Tuesday night from 4:30-7:30 pm at Alchemy Restaurant. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. Live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call for reservations and more information.

  • September 27, 2013
    • Fridays at Victoria Inn Restaurant, Murphys - 209-728-0107
      Live Music by Nicholas Lefler from 6-8pm. Call for more information.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Karaoke Night, Angels Camp - 209-890-7155
      At Angels Camp Mercantile and Cafe from 6-10pm. Fun for all ages. Come out and share your talents! Call for more information.

    • Fridays At Alchemy, Murphys - 209-728-0700
      Pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s. 5:30-8 pm at Alchemy. The music is free. Room to dance. Call for more information.

    • Angels Camp Farmer's Market - 209-736-1333
      5pm-dusk at Utica Park. June-October. Enjoy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh foods, wine and drinks, live music and a craft fair. Call for more information.

    • Food and Wine Tours, Murphys - 800-407-8918
      Fridays and Saturdays 11:30am. Tours are 3-1/2 hours and 1.5 miles of walking along historic Main Street. Many food stops are included. Get the inside story about the area’s rough-and-tumble past. Call or visit http://www.Local-Food-Tours.com for more information and reservations.

  • September 28, 2013
    • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys - 209-728-3072
      Available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please call to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

    • Zucca After Hours Wine Bar, Murphys - 209-728-1623
      5-8 pm for Wine Bar service “al’Italiano”. Enjoy wines by the glass and a small bread plate, or choose your own flight of wines. Firepits to keep you comfy! Live music on select nights. Call for more information.

    • Seminar, Big Trees State Park - 209-795-3840
      A video presentation "Finding David Douglas". The Douglas Fir and Douglas squirrel are named for him. The film, which will appear on PBS, was filmed at the locations he covered in his travels and studies. Call or visit http://www.bigtrees.org for more information.

    • Concours d' Elegance, Murphys - 209-785-4234
      10am-4:30pm at Ironstone Vineyards. 300+ antique and classic cars. This classic car and automobile show also features vintage trailers, motorcycles and wooden boats. Food and wine available for purchase. For more information and pricing, visit http://www.IronstoneConcours.com or email info@ironstonefoundation.org

    • Artists Studio Tour - 209-754-1774
      Purchase passports for $10. Call or visit http://www.calaverasarts.org