Murphys, CA…What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 6 through April 16, 2016. 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 www.alchemymarket.com/music/ for more information.

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.

Grover Anderson’s Thursday Thing at Stevenot Tasting Room – Live music beginning at 5 pm

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.

April 9-10, 2016 – Milfiori, Etc. Vintage Home & Garden Sale – The old “Italian Store” in Douglas Flat is opened twice a year to showcase and sell the unique treasures carefully gathered throughout the year. The store is once again filled with a new collection and ready for the Spring Sale. Saturday, April 9th, 10 to 5 and Sunday, April 10th, 10 to 3 – visit them online at www.milfiori.net.

April 10, 2016 – Dames, Desserts and Wine Cocktails at Outer Aisle Foods – Enjoy talented women musicians: Meghan O’Keefe, Felicity Oceansong, Holly Johnston and the Cow Girls and more. $10 at the door or $25 for dessert and a free wine cocktail. Reservations recommended, call 209) 728-1164.

April 12, 2016 – Easy Entertaining Cooking Class at Marisolio Tasting Room – Marisolio presents a cooking class taught by Jennifer Wren-Stoicheff, popular local Chef and Caterer. Emphasis will be on entertaining preparation tips which will allow the host to enjoy the meal along with the guests. Tuesday April 12, 10 AM and 6 PM. Call 728-8853 for reservation. 488 Main St. Murphys.

April 15 to May 15, 2016 – Maple & Fine at the Black Bart Playhouse – Jordan Harrisons play features an urban power couple who have become allergic to their 21st century lives. They meet a charismatic man from a community of 1950’s reenactors and forsake their cell phones and sushi for cigarettes and tupperware parties. Visit murphyscreektheatre.org or call 209-728-8422 for tickets and information.

April 15, 2016 – Silent Movie Night at Ironstone – An Evening of Shorts beginning at 6pm with Buffet, Dessert and Popcorn, of course. Accompanied by Dave Moreno on the Pipe Organ. Call 209-728-1251 for reservations.

April 16, 2016 – Taste of Calaveras at Ironstone Vineyards – The Angels Camp Business Association invites you to join us for our 10th Annual “Taste of Calaveras” April 16, 2016 at Ironstone Vineyards. This annual event is a celebration of wine, food, art and culture of Calaveras County showcasing only Calaveras businesses and products. Featuring vintages from Calaveras wineries and foods from Calaveras restaurateurs. Calaveras artists will be attending with a special art show along with a silent auction featuring Calaveras Experiences and Calaveras products. During the day, guests will be entertained with live music, demonstrations and art. Visit www.angelscampbusiness.com/events/taste-of-calaveras/ for all the details.

April 16, 2016 – Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride – The Wild Ride of approximately 50K and the Wilder Ride of approximately 100K, will take riders through the county’s verdant countryside at the height of the wildflower season.Both routes begin and end at Feeney Park where all participants can enjoy an after-ride chicken-in-a-barrel barbeque, or vegetarian meal, included in the $60 registration fee. Get all the details at www.mrfrogswildride.org

April 16, 2016 -Sierra Nevada Film Festival AT NEWSOME-HARLOW WINERY – Four young cowboys train a string of wild mustangs and set out on a 3,000 mile journey from Mexico to Canada, hoping to bring attention to protecting and adopting the nation’s wild horses in tonight’s film “Unbranded.” Forging a route where there isn’t one through the West’s wildest terrain, the friends overcome daunting obstacles with grit, humor and the extraordinary stamina and strength of their mustangs. This film was the Audience Favorite at four separate festivals, including Telluride and Nevada City. Come to Newsome-Harlow for wine tasting, good company, and this great film. No admission charge. A portion of wine sales goes to support Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch. Doors open at 7:00pm for excellent wine and hors d’euvres; film begins about 8:00. Trailers for the films can be viewed at sierrafilmfest.org.