Murphys, CA…Try out the Saturday Hopper bus service running between Valley Springs and Arnold with stops in Murphys. Enjoy a day in Murphys and leave the driving to Calaveras Transit! 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.

January 30 – April 29, 2018 – Cattle in the Sierras Exhibit at the Old Timers Museum – Funded by a California Stories grant from California Humanities, the Murphys Old Timers Museum, has produced an exhibit on the long-established practice of transhumance in the California Foothills and Sierra Nevada. Friday – Sunday 12-4 pm

March 2-25, 2018 – Arsenic & Old Lace at the Black Bart Playhouse – Murphys Creek Theatre launches its new vibrant season with the deep dark comedy classic Arsenic and Old Lace, opening March 2nd and runs till the 25th. The play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/

March 3, 2018 – Guided Hikes of the North Grove at Big Trees State Park – Meet at the Warming Hut a little before 1 pm to enjoy a walk or snowshoe hike (weather dependent) around the North Grove lead by one of the Park’s talented docents. The walk usually is about 2 hours. Bring water. Please call 209-795-3840 for current weather and trail conditions. Snow shoes are available for the first 30 adults and children, or you can bring your own. Experience on snowshoes is not required as the group stays together and hikes at an easy pace. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. On the walk, you’ll learn about how nature’s critters and plants adapt to winter and have opportunities for picture taking. Hike is free, entry fee into park applies. Visit bigtrees.org/ for more information.

March 3, 2018 – Grover Anderson at the Lucky Penny – 9pm to midnight.
March-May, 2018 – Spring Obsession at Ironstone Vineyards – Now in its 21st year, the Spring Obsession Art Show celebrates the annual release of Obsession Wines, part of the Ironstone Vineyards portfolio. Peruse original artwork on display throughout Ironstone Vineyards between March and May 2018.

March 6, 2018 – Winemakers Night at Alchemy – Join them for $5 glasses of wine from Jazz Cellars and live music by xxx. Call 209-728-0700

March 7, 2018 – Taize Service at First Congregational Church – A contemplative candlelit service of prayers, readings and songs offering comfort and Peace to help refresh and relax from 7-8 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Call 209-890-7466 for more information and to confirm schedule.

March 8, 2018 – Nicholas Lefler at the Lucky Penny – Warm up this Winter season with the hottest music by Classical Spanish Guitarist – Nicholas Lefler, every Thursday night at The Lucky Penny! Dinner and music from 6-8pm every Thursday until March 29. – Reservations recommended – 209-890-3122 All ages welcome.

March 9, 2018 – The Free Radicals at the Lucky Penny – 7pm

March 17, 2018 – Murphys Irish Day – Celebrate Murphys Irish Heritage with us on the third Saturday in March, St. Patrick’s Day 2018 – Enjoy the Parade, Vendors, Live Entertainment and all the tasting, shopping and small-town fun that Murphys has to offer! Don’t forget to grab your raffle ticket for a chance to win our famous trip to Ireland!