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Kith & Kin will spark the St. Patrick’s Day sounds at Calistoga Inn. Submitted photo
Paul’s Picks for Napa County Times March 16 – 22, 2026
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March 16, 2026
San Francisco Chronicle columnist and film critic Mick LaSalle returns for his annual Napa Valley “Oscar Talk” on March 11 at Lucky Penny Theater. Submitted photo
Paul’s Picks for Napa County Times March 9 – 15, 2026
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March 9, 2026
Cory Branan will appear at Tonewood and Courage in Napa on March 7. Submitted photo
Paul’s Picks for Napa County Times March 2 – 8, 2026
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March 2, 2026
children on stage in costumes dancing and cheering
Paul’s Picks for Napa County Times Feb. 23-March 1
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February 23, 2026
The rebranded Napa Valley Opera House, which formerly housed The Blue Note and JaM Cellars Ballroom, will now be called Napa Music Hall. Paul Franson photo
Blue Note out, Napa Music Hall in as historic Napa Valley Opera House evolves
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January 21, 2026
Napa Friday in the Park at Veterans Park. Submitted photo
Paul’s Picks for Napa County – July 8 – 12, 2025
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July 8, 2025
The St. Helena fireworks will shine over Crane Park beginning at 9:30 p.m. Visit Napa Valley photo
Napa Valley celebrates Independence Day
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July 1, 2025
The St. Helena Community Band will play a free concert on the Fourth of July at Lyman Park. St. Helena Community Band photo
Paul’s Picks for Napa County – June 30 – July 6, 2025
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June 30, 2025
"Were You Invited” is one of the painted pieces by the late artist Seward Johnson. Photo courtesy Yountville Arts
Paul’s Picks for Napa County – June 25 – 29, 2025
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June 24, 2025
Lindsay Hoopes at the Coop by Hoopes in Yountville. Grand Opening set for Sat. June 21. Photo by Lisa Adams Walter
Paul’s Picks for Napa County – June 16 – 22, 2025
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June 17, 2025