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Evening plans that don't require driving down the hill: live music, wine, and a show.
The usual recipe works: dinner in Murphys, then whatever's on that night. Some evenings that's a band at the Lube Room in Arnold, some it's music at a winery, and in summer it's often a show up at Bear Valley.
Everything below is an upcoming evening event in the live music, wine, fine arts, or festival lanes. Start times run mostly 5 to 7 up here; check the event page for details and the weather chip before you pick a patio.
The Watering Hole hosts a free weekly summer concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm, featuring local bands and rotating featured breweries on their outdoor lawn. Running from late May through October 2026. This week: music by Echo Trail, with featured brewery Delirium.
Enjoy awesome wines and wonderful local musicians every Friday from 6pm-8pm on the comfortable and spacious Boyle MacDonald Wines Rooftop. No music on the First Friday of August and September so you can attend First Fridays Free Concerts in the Community Park! Wine tasting flights are served from 12pm-5pm. Wines are served by the glass and bottle beginning at 5pm. We do not take reservations. No loitering. 21 and older only, please. Thanks!
By David Bareford October 2 – 25, 2026 2 hours 15 minutes • With intermission A storm. A séance. And a lighthouse haunted by echoes of 150 years past. When a grieving novelist retreats to a remote Pacific Northwest lighthouse, past and present begin to overlap in unsettling and deeply moving ways. Winner of MCT’s 2025 Quill to Act Festival, this atmospheric world premiere blends ghost story, mystery, and romance. Audience Suggested for ages 12+ Content note: Themes of grief and supernatural suspense. TICKETS Patron tickets: $45 online / $50 at the box office All prices include fees. Yes. Really. Pay-What-You-Can at every performance Info & Tickets https://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/spirit-song
The Prospect 772 Concert Series is back! Join us on October 24th starting at 5 PM for live music by Boomer, food will be available for purchase, and a great evening of wine, music, and fun at Prospect 772 Winery. Tickets: $17.72 online | $20 at the door
By David Bareford October 2 – 25, 2026 2 hours 15 minutes • With intermission A storm. A séance. And a lighthouse haunted by echoes of 150 years past. When a grieving novelist retreats to a remote Pacific Northwest lighthouse, past and present begin to overlap in unsettling and deeply moving ways. Winner of MCT’s 2025 Quill to Act Festival, this atmospheric world premiere blends ghost story, mystery, and romance. Audience Suggested for ages 12+ Content note: Themes of grief and supernatural suspense. TICKETS Patron tickets: $45 online / $50 at the box office All prices include fees. Yes. Really. Pay-What-You-Can at every performance Info & Tickets https://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/spirit-song
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Make Your Halloween at Make and parTake in Arnold, with hand crafted themed jewelry, lace Halloween ware, candles, beadable keychains, earrings, corkscrews and wine stoppers, and decorative ceramics. Activities are $25 or less. Reserve a seat by calling or texting (209) 916-5675.
The Watering Hole hosts a free weekly summer concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm, featuring local bands and rotating featured breweries on their outdoor lawn. Running from late May through October 2026. This week: music by Sequoia, with featured brewery Lindemans.
Enjoy awesome wines and wonderful local musicians every Friday from 6pm-8pm on the comfortable and spacious Boyle MacDonald Wines Rooftop. No music on the First Friday of August and September so you can attend First Fridays Free Concerts in the Community Park! Wine tasting flights are served from 12pm-5pm. Wines are served by the glass and bottle beginning at 5pm. We do not take reservations. No loitering. 21 and older only, please. Thanks!
The Phantom of the Opera Event Returns to Ironstone Silent Movie & Dinner | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6 PM Put on your best mask and come on down. Our beloved October tradition is back at Ironstone. Don’t miss your chance to see our most popular Silent Movie, The Phantom of the Opera, in the magnificent Alhambra Music Room. The remarkably talented and eccentric Dave Moreno will play the famed Alhambra Theatre Pipe Organ live alongside opera singer Kerri Scott to the classic 1925 film “Phantom of the Opera.” Your ticket covers dinner, dessert, the show, and popcorn. $45 Per Person, $40 for Wine Club Members Event Schedule: 6:00 PM – Doors Open 6:30 PM – Dinner Served 7:30 PM – Films Begin There will be a brief intermission. Limited seating available. Grab your spot before the chandelier falls. Get Your Tickets Here or click the button below.
Howard's Mystic Saloon's annual Halloween party in Avery, with a costume contest for cash prizes and live music from Beer Drinkers & Hellraisers. Starts at 7 PM.
Looking for something fun to do on a Friday? How about creating your own custom blended bottle of wine? We will have a selection of wines for you to chose from to create your own custom blend. You’ll be able to taste and create a custom blend of your choice. We provide everything for you to create your custom vintage wine, taste it, blend it, cork it and label it! The night is sure to be full of wine and fun. Food specials available. You can buy your ticket online or in house before the event. Reservations Required This is a 21 and over event. Sorry, no refunds.
Enjoy awesome wines and wonderful local musicians every Friday from 6pm-8pm on the comfortable and spacious Boyle MacDonald Wines Rooftop. No music on the First Friday of August and September so you can attend First Fridays Free Concerts in the Community Park! Wine tasting flights are served from 12pm-5pm. Wines are served by the glass and bottle beginning at 5pm. We do not take reservations. No loitering. 21 and older only, please. Thanks!
Our annual popular event that pairs Jazz Cellars wines with a full 4 course dinner at the Murphys Hotel. Great food & wine, live music and one-night-only special wine sales. Limited seats available.
HONOR OUR VETS Ruby Parlor No. 46 NDGW and Chispa Parlor No.139 are again hosting our annual Veterans Day dinner. Doors open at 5:00, Flag Ceremony at 5:00, dinner at 6:00. A delicious pasta dinner including salad, bread dessert and wine will be served. THIS DINNER IS FREE TO ALL VETERANS. For all others the charge is $15.00. All proceeds will go to a veterans relate organization. Reservations are not necessary. For more information call Mary Kingshill 209-743-2551.
Enjoy awesome wines and wonderful local musicians every Friday from 6pm-8pm on the comfortable and spacious Boyle MacDonald Wines Rooftop. No music on the First Friday of August and September so you can attend First Fridays Free Concerts in the Community Park! Wine tasting flights are served from 12pm-5pm. Wines are served by the glass and bottle beginning at 5pm. We do not take reservations. No loitering. 21 and older only, please. Thanks!
Start with dinner on Murphys Main Street, then pick from the evening list on this page. The short version: live music somewhere in walking distance most weekends, tasting rooms into the early evening, and bigger shows at Ironstone or Bear Valley in season.
Evening events starting 4:30 or later in the live music, wine, fine arts, and festival categories. Kids' events and daytime meetings don't make the cut.
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