You may have noticed a little construction out back. Let’s just say your riverside beer garden hangs are about to get a lot more competitive. Drinks, putters, kids entertainment… we see no downside.
The Restore School. Workshops for the soul. Astrology, somatics, cooking, unretreats, and other land-based gatherings. We have absolutely no idea what an unretreat is, but we’re intrigued.
Calistoga.Introduces new sport: Kay-Skating this summer. A kayak. With skateboard wheels. Dropping into a skate bowl. We’ll let you figure out whether this one belongs in News to Us or Rumor Mill.
Vetra & Café.Opening late 2026 in Napa. Chef Matthew Accarrino’s new Cal-Ital spot is headed to The Elene. Seasonal menus, onsite gardens, dry-aged meats… this one’s got chef’s kiss written all over it.
Salty Sundays. Summer Residency at Napa Music Hall. Every Friday in July. Party favors and prophylactics suggested, but not required. Hydrate accordingly.
Char Theory Pizza.Coming soon? Serving up traditional New Haven apizza. Nope, not a typo—it’s pronounced “ah-beetz.” Welcome to pizza discourse.
Throughout the Valley. Outdoor summer concert season is here. The BottleRock crowds have gone home. Time to dust off the folding chair, pack the cooler, and remember how nice free music is.
Third Space Napa. Chess Nights, twice a month Tasting flights by day. Strategic gambits by night. Napa is full of surprises.
Cameo Cinema (St. Helena). FIFA World Cup Soccer Live Stream. Free soccer, giant screen, and air conditioning. Suddenly noon on a Wednesday doesn’t sound half bad.
The Fink.Sunday School with Professor Andrew Salazar. Class is in session. Get schooled by one of Napa’s finest mixologists and leave knowing the difference between stirring and shaking. Turns out the only homework is having another cocktail.
City of Napa.Lowers speed limits by 5 MPH. In a move to enhance road safety, the City of Napa is lowering speed limits by 5 mph as part of its multi-year strategy. Pedestrians and cyclists, this one’s for you. Stay alert for new signage as changes roll out soon.
Ruins Napa Valley (American Canyon). New-ish music venue Somewhere between a Berlin warehouse and a Napa tasting room lies... this.
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FEATURED EVENT
Family SummerFest at Tres Sabores June 26, $45+ Tickets
Featuring oysters, smores and birds of prey (!) the first annual FAMILY SUMMERFEST promises to be fun in the sun for the whole fam. Plus: The event benefits the Napa Valley State Parks Association. We love that! Go!
