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. No tours on March 17th!

May 8, 2018 – Vegetarian Cooking Class at Marisolio – Calling all Herbivores! Or want to be Herbivores– Come sample and enjoy fine vegetarian dining with Albert Hernandez. You will want to eat your vegetables!! Two Classes 10am-noon, 6pm-8pm – Call Marisolio at 209-728-8853 to make your reservation.

May 8, 2018 – Tuesday Night Music at Alchemy – Alex Kash plays from 5:30-8 pm.

May 10, 2018 – Karaoke Thursday at Murphys Historic Hotel – Show off your mad singing skills!

May 11-20, 2018 – Driving Miss Daisy at the Black Bart Theater – Presented by the Murphys Creek Theater – “Driving Miss Daisy” is the touching tale of Daisy Werthan and her African-American chauffeur Hoke Colburn. The story is simple, but its ramifications are universal. Get your tickets at murphyscreektheatre.org/

May 11, 2018 – Friday Night Music at Alchemy – Join us Friday from 5:30-8pm, for live music on the patio with very talented Nashville recording artist, Nick Tyrrel!

May 11, 2018 – Twisted Friday Night – Presenting: COOL BEANS!! Ras Beeken Dan, Eddie Castro & Alan Drown!! AMAZING!!! Excellent music in a lovely venue under the trees by the creek on Main Street in Murphys. Steven with Pizza B Goode will have his wood burning truck fired up with yummy pizza. It is a good time. Friends! Wine! Pizza! Music! Excited!! Let’s do this!!!

May 12, 2018 – The Twisted Concert Series Kicks off with Trio Brasileiro – Seating is “festival style”. Bring your chair or blanket. There are no “bad seats”, enjoy a great view of the stage from any spot, not to mention a great view of the surrounding countryside under the stars. We have Twisted Oak Wine, water, soft drinks, a dinner selection, and popcorn available for purchase.

May 13, 2018 – Mothers Day Brunch at Ironstone Vineyards – 10 a.m. seating & 1 p.m. seating – Includes Champagne, Mimosas, and Obsession Wine! Prices are all-inclusive. Now accepting reservations! Call: (209) 728-1251.

May 13, 2018 – Artisan Cheese & Wine Tasting with Cheesemonger Judy Creighton at Lavender Ridge – Dutch Masters: The Goudas – 2-3pm – Call 209-736-2305 to reserve your spot.

May 15, 2018 – Tuesday Night Music at Alchemy – Manual Sosa plays from 5:30-8 pm.

May 16, 2018 – Grand Tasting Event – Be the first to taste the best-in-show, double-gold and gold-medal winners of the 2018 Sierra Foothills Wine Competition. CWA in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be hosting a Grand Tasting Wine Event at 6pm on Wednesday in the Wine Pavilion at the Fairgrounds. This event will kick off the Fair and recognize the accomplishments of the local gold-medal winners by offering tastings of the winning wines as well as delectable catered appetizers. Tickets must be purchased at www.calaveraswines.org or through the Chamber website at www.calaveras.org. The event will be held at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds Wine Pavilion located from 6pm-8pm.

May 17, 2018 – MBA Mixer at the Jazz Cellar Tasting Room – Join us at 5:30pm for a chance to catch up with your fellow business owners and staff. Bring an appetizer to share if you can and enjoy drinks provided by the Business Association. Feel free to bring your other half or someone new to our business community.

May 17, 2018 – Classic Car Night at the Murphys Historic Hotel – Every 3rd Thursday of the Month, April thru
September. 5 – 9 pm. Bring Your Classic Car or Truck and Hang Out with the Locals. All Makes, Models and Years Welcome. If It’s Cool, Bring It !!! Rock to the 50’s with DJ Music by (“Decade Music”), Money Raffles, Food & Drinks Available Catered by the Hotel. No Registration Required. Everyone Welcome, FREE EVENT.

May 17-20, 2018 – The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is one of the longest running events in the State of California. Its earliest roots date back to 1893, held that year in Copperopolis, the fair eventually found a permanent home outside of Angels Camp. In the spirit of the old movie classic “State Fair,” the Calaveras County Fair is a blend of entertainment, exhibits, livestock, arena events, great food and our signature event, the Frog Jump.

May 17, 2018 – Astronomy Night at Big Trees State Park – 8-10 pm – Docents will be sharing information and telling stories. Two telescopes and astronomical binoculars will give you a closer look at the moon, planets and deep sky objects. We’re excited to launch the newly purchased webcam so images can be shown on a 40” monitor in real time. Meet us at the Scenic Overlook in the park, just a few miles past the Visitor Center. This is one of the best night sky viewing areas in the region. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The Astronomy program at the park is run entirely by docent volunteers with significant investment by the Calaveras Big Trees Association.