Murphys, CA…Mark Your Calendar – March 19, 2016 – Murphys Irish Day – Each year on the third Saturday in March, Murphys shuts down Main Street and prepares to celebrate like only the Irish can. Join us for a parade at 11 am, stay to eat, taste and shop the Irish Day booths, local tasting rooms and stores of Murphys, buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win our famous trip to Ireland and enjoy day long live music, dancing and Celtic entertainment on our two stages. Event opens at 10 am and you’ll want get here early to grab a good spot to watch the parade. Free parking will be available at Ironstone Vineyards with a free shuttle to town from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Paid parking will be available at the corner of Big Trees & Main, weather allowing. Accessible parking will be available behind Alchemy and the Arbors Shopping Center. Main Street will be closed to traffic from 6 am to 6 pm. Start your day with a Pancake breakfast at the First Congregational Church and end it with dinner at one of Murphys great restaurants.

Featured Artist February at Milliaire Tasting Room – The works of Dave Christian will be on display for the month of February.

Tuesdays at Alchemy – Winemakers Night – Every Tuesday is Winemaker’s Night at Alchemy, featuring $5 glasses of local wines, free live music on our patio from 5:30-8, our entire regular menu, plus wine paired specials. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations or visit our event page at www.alchemymarket.com/music/ for more information on the featured wine and musician each week.

Wednesdays at Rob’s Place – Weekly Specials & Live Music with Nicholas Lefler from 6-8 pm. Call 209-813-7003 for reservations and information.

Thursdays at the Murphys Hotel – Karaoke in the Saloon from 8:30 to Midnight.

Thursdays at Outer Aisles – Social Club Thursday with Live Music and Barbeque from 6 pm. Check their FB page for details.

Fridays at Prospectors Brewery – Live Music from 6-8 pm.

Fridays at Alchemy – Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances every Friday on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. The music is free, and there’s room to dance. Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.mattcullenonline.com for more information.

Fridays and Saturdays at Zucca Tasting Room – “Zucca After Hours” is open 5-8 pm. If you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a Friday or Saturday night, the Zucca garden is your place. We always welcome your picnic items or takeout from area restaurants should you want to make a night of it.

Saturdays in Murphys – Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.

February 19 to March 20, 2016 – The Clean Break at the Black Bart Playhouse – This hilarious play takes place at a laundromat where a cast of quirky characters is forced to interact because of a common need – clean laundry. Visit murphyscreektheatre.org or call 209-728-8422 for tickets and information.

February 25, 2016 – Wine & Investment Workshop – Join us for an entertaining and informative evening with wine and appetizers at the Historic Murphys Hotel compliments of BluePrint Asset Management. You’ll enjoy fun conversation, fantastic wine and food, and useful information about investments no one has ever told you before. You’ll learn how to cut your investment costs at least 30% AND achieve a portfolio expressly tailored to your risk tolerances and objectives, How to borrow money at 1.87% or less (as of 01/22/16) – refinance your car or truck, etc., and much more. RSVP via www.blueprintasset.com/ as soon as possible because space is limited!

February 27, 2016 – Honeywood and Friends at the Lucky Penny Public House – Live music starting at 9 pm in Murphys every Saturday night through Winter. Stay cool with hot music from the best local artists! Call 209-890-3122 for dinner reservations or visit their FB page for details.

March 5, 2015 – Jill and the Giants at the Lucky Penny Public House -Live music starting at 9 pm in Murphys every Saturday night through Winter. Stay cool with hot music from the best local artists! Call 209-890-3122 for dinner reservations or visit their FB page for details.

March 5, 2016 – Murphys Big Band Night – This is the annual fundraiser for the Murphys Senior Center and Food Pantry. This event helps pay for the local food pantry and community center. The event includes fabulous appetizers, A 14 piece Big Band, free take home portrait, silent auction, dessert and dancing all night. This year the incredible Night Sounds Band from Modesto will be featured. Call 728-1672 with questions.