Murphys, CA…Happy Halloween Everybody!– Stay Safe Out There Saturdays in Murphys – are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Tim Chisholm at (209) 728-8511 to confirm dates and times or arrangements for large groups. No tours on event days!
November 1, 2019 – 1st Annual Dia de los Muertos Cultural Symposium – California! Kick off your weekend Friday evening with Murphys 1st annual Dia de los Muertos Cultural Symposium. Learn about the history of Dia de los Muertos; its cultural traditions, art, dancing, music and food. Symposium activities include Family Ofrendas, Artist inspired Coco Figures by Marlene Zamora, Aztec Dancers Kalpulli Ketzalkoatl Ehacatl, Music by Pedro Sermeño and a lecture by noted Spanish Professor Emeritus Dr. Jorge Santana. Tapas Menu will include Chicken Tamalitos, Champurrado, Quesadilla (Salvadorian bread). Suggested donation is $10. Wine sales will help support the Murphys Old Schoolhouse renovation project. Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Old Schoolhouse, Murphys. please RSVP by emailing evelyn@bodegadelsur.com or calling (209)728-9030.

November 2, 2019 – Murphys Dia de los Muertos – Celebrate the Day of the Dead in the Land of the Skulls. Murphys businesses and tasting rooms will be celebrating their 10th annual Day of the Dead again this year with traditional decorations, treats and celebrations between 11am and 6pm. Join us in celebrating the lives of those who have passed but are with us in heart and spirit on this day. Join the walking tour, shop the Folk Art Mercado, compete in the Catrin/Catrina dress contest, enjoy music and dancers in the Park, have your face painted, taste traditional foods, sip a little wine and stay for the final blessing of the messages. Visit us at visitmurphys.com or join the conversation on facebook.com/DiaDeLosMurtosMurphysCalifornia for more information.

November 2, 2019 – Coco, the Movie, at Murphys Creek Theater – MCT is having a special viewing of Disney’s COCO. Bring the whole family for this fabulous and heartfelt film. Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. 1-3 pm.

November 2, 2019 – Mayan Dinner – The founders of our Murphys Dia de los Muertos celebration, Bodega del Sur, Tanner Vineyards and Gossamer Cellars, are hosting this year’s Founders’ dinner in honor of the 10 year anniversary of Dia de los Muertos Event in Murphys at the Old Schoolhouse on Jones Street. Join Chef Guilberth from San Francisco’s Guilberth’s Mayan Restaurant for amazing authentic cuisine. Call and RSVP Bodega del Sur Winery at 209-728-9030.

November 2, 2019 – Day of the River of Dead Skulls Dinner – Learn the true meaning of “Calaveras,” and celebrate the Day of the Dead with a fabulous Twisted Wine Dinner! It’s happening Saturday, starting at 6:30pm, at the lovely Alchemy Cafe. A scrumptious multi-course Mexican theme dinner. Show up in costume and/or face paint! We’ll have a prize or two for the best! Space is limited – call 209-736-9080 for reservations.

November 3, 2019 – Pints with Pups at the Pourhouse – Tails are taking over the Murphys Pourhouse on Sunday, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm! Pints with Pups, presented by FOAC’s Dog House, will be a tail waggin good time for dogs and their owners. MW Fidography will be here to snap pictures of you and your pup. FOAC will be on site with information and adoptable dogs and kitties. All while sitting back and enjoying brews from Bike Dog Brewing out of Sacramento. We will also be donating 100% of the profits to FOAC from the draft sales of Bike Dog Brewing’s Zebra Pants and Dog Years – two fantastic IPAs.

November 3, 2019 – Sunday Funday Mimosas at Milliaire Tasting Room – Celebrate the bubbly side of Milliaire! Enjoy a Mimosa out on our Creekside Patio or in our Tasting Room and start your Sunday off right. Cheers!

November 6, 2019 – Trivia Night at Murphys Pourhouse – Join the Murphys Pourhouse every Wednesday at 6:00pm for Trivia Night with trivia master, Jeff Carrico! Bring a team, join a team, or compete solo to win prizes!

November 7, 2019 – Murphys Business Association Meeting – The Business Association meets at the Murphys Historic Hotel at 8:30 am on the first Thursday of most every month. All interested parties are welcome to join us. We’ll be reviewing recent events, talking about upcoming events and brainstorming about the challenges of success. Please drop by and add your voice to the conversation.

November 7, 2019 – Thriving Every Other Thursday at Outer Aisle – Every other Thursday we celebrate diversity, nutrition, and artistry – enjoy a meal and shop the produce market beginning at 6 pm. Call 209-728-1164 for more information or visit outeraislefoods.com.

November 8, 2019 – Totally Twisted Fridays – It’s cozy in our Twisted Oak Tasting Room in Murphys! The talented Mindy Lancanster is back! Mary’s Taco Truck will be parked out front. See you there from 5-8 pm!

November 8, 2019 – Holiday Appetizer Cooking Demo Featuring Bill Mitchell at Marisolio Tasting Room –
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