Derek Irving & His Combo at the Fink
The Fink presents Derek Irving & His Combo on Friday, April 25, from 8 to 10 p.m. Experience high-energy rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly and rhythm & blues with a vintage twist. With more than 20 years of performance experience, this powerhouse trio delivers a live show filled with dynamic sounds and energy. See www.derekirving.com. There’s no cover charge.
The Fink, 530 Main St., Napa, www.thefinknapa.com
Karrie O’Neill at Levendi
Karrie O’Neill plays at Levendi Tasting Room on Friday, April 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Singer-songwriter and guitarist O’Neill has a unique style bringing raw emotions to her music. She can manipulate her vocals to belt out strong tones like Linda Ronstadt and then bring them down to whisper-like tones like Nora Jones. Levendi Tasting Room, 1465 First St., Napa, www.levendiwinery.com
Folklore celebrates StreamFest
Folklore celebrates StreamFest Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, with drink specials, a bar takeover, snacks and free pop-up events. Folklore, 1226 Third St., Napa, folklore-napa.com
Anniversary tasting at Outer Space
Thad & Emily Duprey will hold an anniversary tasting of wines on Friday, April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. When they got married in 2019, Thad set out to collect wines for all future anniversaries but went a little overboard. So he’s sharing them. Most are from their personal collection and some will be for sale, some not. Tickets will be $30 Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, www.outerspacewines.com, 707-657-7401
Loire Whites at Back Room Wines
Back Room Wines hosts a tasting of Loire Whites on Friday, April 25, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Loire is a diverse and fascinating wine region only about 300 square miles in size. It is home to a wine merchant’s favorite, Chenin Blanc, as well as other equally delicious white wines. The cost is $30. Back Room Wines, 1000 Main St., Napa, www.backroomwines.com, 707-226-1378
El Cinco de Mayo at ‘El Toque’
Chef Ken Frank’s La Toque restaurant becomes “El Toque” for the 11th annual Cinco de Mayo dinner benefiting Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center on Sunday, May 4, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. It serves a five-course Mexican dinner prepared by La Toque’s team. La Toque will donate a part of ticket sales to Puertas Abiertas. The dinner is $95++ per person (drinks not included) plus a $100 donation to Puertas Abiertas. Call La Toque at 707-257-5157 (Wednesday through Sunday) to book a reservation (No online reservations). After booking, donate $100 per guest to Puertas Abietas. La Toque, 1314 McKinstry St., Napa, www.latoque.com, 707-257-5157
Napa Cocktail Week 2025
A new festival comes to town, Napa Cocktail Week starting Sunday, April 27. Restaurants and bars downtown, most on the west side of Napa River, will offer special meals, classes and fun:
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- Sunday April 27
- Masterclass with Lucas Assis at Folklore, noon
- Fernet event at The Fink, 5 to 8 p.m.
- Lalo tequila dinner at Chispa, 6 p.m.
- Guest shifts with Lucas Assis and Lalo at Folklore, 8 p.m.
- Monday April 28
- Suntory Toki carbonation class and ice program education at ArBARetum, noon to 2 p.m.
- Skurnik craft spirits trade show at 1331 Bar, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Guest shift with Mezcal Mikey of Real Del Valle Tequila and Tracy Doman of Divino Maguey Mezcal at Morimoto, 4 to 6 p.m.
- Cocktails & Karaoke charity event with Chinola and Barr Hill at Downtown Joe’s, 8 to 11 p.m.
- Tuesday April 29
- Sustainability class with the CEOs of Kuleana Rum and Halfshell Vodka at Wilfred’s, noon to 3 p.m.
- Breakthru/RNDC trade show at Wilfred’s, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Jonny Gonzalez from The Roost guest shift at The Q, 4 to 7 p.m.
- Dinner pairing at Eiko’s, 6 p.m.
- Fastest Hands in the North with William Grant and Remy Cointreau at Napa Yard, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday April 30
- Cognac education with Charles Neal at Bitter Bar, noon to 2 p.m.
- SWS/Winebow/Chambers & Chambers trade show at Napa Yard, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Carlos from Four Seasons guest shift for El Tesoro at Chispa, 4 to 6 p.m.
- Dinner pairing with Anthony of Casa Obsidiana at Los Agaves, 6 p.m.
- Gala closing party for Cocktail Week at The Garden with DJ Carl, 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 1
- Lunch pairing with Rosaluna Mezcal at Kitchen Door, 1 p.m.
- The Iron Shaker Cocktail Competition along First Street Corridor, 6 p.m.
- Sunday April 27
TJ Carter Live Music at Rebel Vintners
Join Rebel Vintners for a special REBEL AFTER DARK show!
Doors open at 6pm
Performance by the local talented TJ Carter
Festival Napa Valley: Festival Live!
Festival Napa Valley presents a living admission-free chamber concert featuring the students and faculty of The Frost School at Festival Napa Valley’s Blackburn Music Academy at Jackson Family Wines Amphitheater at CIA at Copia.
Festival Napa Valley: Novack Concert for Kids featuring Brass Over Bridges
Brass Over Bridges, an award-winning brass quintet, will perform an admission-free concert to school groups at Jackson Family Wines Amphitheater at CIA at Copia, bringing an exhilarating blend of upbeat jazz favorites and captivating classical masterpieces, performed with brilliance and joy.
Open to school groups.
Festival Napa Valley: Opera Scenes with Manetti Shrem Opera Fellows
Festival Napa Valley’s 2025 Manetti Shrem Opera Fellows perform a showcase of beloved opera scenes and musical gems together with Festival Orchestra Napa at Jackson Family Wines Amphitheater at CIA at Copia. Selected from a competitive audition, each year’s fellows represent the best and brightest of emerging opera singers. Maestro Ryan McAdams, renowned for his work in opera, symphonic music, and contemporary repertoire, conducts.
Festival Napa Valley: Bouchaine Young Artist Series featuring Maxim Lando in Concert
Pianist Maxim Lando takes the stage for Festival Napa Valley’s Bouchaine Young Artist series at Jackson Family Wines Amphitheater at CIA at Copia.
He has captivated audiences with his “brilliance and infectious exuberance” (The New York Times) and “dazzling fire-eater” intensity (ARTS San Francisco). Winner of the Vendome Prize, the Gilmore Young Artist Award, and the New York Liszt International Piano Competition, Lando has performed with major orchestras in renowned venues worldwide, gaining recognition for his expressive range and bold, dynamic performances.